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Pillar Two of AUKUS More Important Than Nuclear Subs, but Is Floundering, Says Analyst
Director of Strategic Analysis Australia Michael Shoebridge says the technology exchange part of AUKUS matters more, but is in trouble.
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Australia May Not Get AUKUS Subs Under Alternative Plan Presented to Congress
Lack of shipbuilding capacity and Australia’s refusal to unquestioningly back the US in regional conflicts are among reasons AUKUS might not happen.
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Congress Returns to Session—Here Are the Thorny Issues on Its Plate
The divided 118th Congress, which has so far been incapable of passing major legislation, faces a slew of deadlines in the first weeks of the new year.
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Senate Postpones Recess to Work on Ukraine, Border Deal
The House adjourned for the holidays on Dec. 14, but senators will return next week in an effort to provide a $45 billion aid package to Ukraine by Christmas.
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Republicans Seek Replacement After McCarthy’s Ouster
Frustrated Republicans met to form a plan for replacing their ousted speaker, a task complicated by internal divisions and an ongoing appropriations battle.
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Bipartisan Senators Focus on Averting Government Shutdown, Setting Up Clash With House
Senators expect to complete the appropriations process this month to avoid a government shutdown, setting up a clash with the House.
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Pillar Two of AUKUS More Important Than Nuclear Subs, but Is Floundering, Says Analyst
Director of Strategic Analysis Australia Michael Shoebridge says the technology exchange part of AUKUS matters more, but is in trouble.
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Australia May Not Get AUKUS Subs Under Alternative Plan Presented to Congress
Lack of shipbuilding capacity and Australia’s refusal to unquestioningly back the US in regional conflicts are among reasons AUKUS might not happen.
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Congress Returns to Session—Here Are the Thorny Issues on Its Plate
The divided 118th Congress, which has so far been incapable of passing major legislation, faces a slew of deadlines in the first weeks of the new year.
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Senate Postpones Recess to Work on Ukraine, Border Deal
The House adjourned for the holidays on Dec. 14, but senators will return next week in an effort to provide a $45 billion aid package to Ukraine by Christmas.
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Republicans Seek Replacement After McCarthy’s Ouster
Frustrated Republicans met to form a plan for replacing their ousted speaker, a task complicated by internal divisions and an ongoing appropriations battle.
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Bipartisan Senators Focus on Averting Government Shutdown, Setting Up Clash With House
Senators expect to complete the appropriations process this month to avoid a government shutdown, setting up a clash with the House.
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