Brian Knowlton

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Release of 2023 Biden recording renews debate on his capabilities

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brian Knowlton

A newly published recording of former US president Joe Biden speaking hesitantly and struggling to remember key events and dates has fueled renewed debate over his mental capabilities while still in office. The four-minute audio clip, obtained by news outlet Axios and published Saturday, coincides with the upcoming release of a book that alleges White House staff covered up Biden's decline even as he was seeking reelection.
Trump says no one 'off the hook' on tariffs but markets rise

1 month ago | philstar.com | Brian Knowlton

WASHINGTON, United States — Markets on Monday welcomed a US tariffs reprieve for electronics, but President Donald Trump warned no country would get "off the hook" in his trade war -- especially China. The world's two largest economies have been locked in a fast-moving game of brinkmanship since Trump launched a global tariff assault that particularly targeted Chinese imports.
Tech tariff exemptions may be short-lived, US officials say

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Brian Knowlton |Mary Yang

Recent exemptions to US import tariffs may be short-lived, with China urging their complete removal. The exemptions benefit US tech companies but could be reversed with upcoming sector-specific tariffs. Trump’s tariff strategy has caused economic turbulence, with criticism from Wall Street and global uncertainty.
US woman thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Brian Knowlton

An American woman freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated her release, in a video shared Saturday by US President Donald Trump, in which she thanked him for helping secure her freedom. In a video shared on Trump's Truth Social account, Faye Hall is seen smiling and in apparently good health, saying: "Thank you for bringing me home."Hall, a British couple and their Afghan translator were detained on February 1 as they traveled to central Bamiyan province.
US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | kdhnews.com | Brian Knowlton

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US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | yahoo.com | Brian Knowlton

Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia. "We need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war," National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told CNN.
US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | annistonstar.com | Brian Knowlton

By Brian KNOWLTON Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia. "We need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war," National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told CNN.
US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | thecouriertimes.com | Brian Knowlton

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US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | djournal.com | Brian Knowlton

Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia. "We need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war," National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told CNN.
US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Mar 2, 2025 | cbs19news.com | Brian Knowlton

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