Washington Politics
Are Democrats falling into a hawkish trap on China?
The president has actually opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but partisan politics are preventing some lawmakers from walking on through
May 14, 2026
The president has actually opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but partisan politics are preventing some lawmakers from walking on through
Insights from my trip two weeks ago: Beijing doesn't want to indulge Trump's actions in Iran, nor lead international condemnation or an 'Axis of Upheaval'
The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it
American support is emboldening DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, creating powerful expectations in Kinshasa
This will surprise many Americans because Trump and Co. are flooding the zone with age-old misconceptions in order to prevent panic and opposition to the war.
The senator’s comments stand in sharp contrast to the prevailing mood in Washington toward Beijing
