Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for economic globalization at a regional forum skipped by President Trump. / Al Jazeera Who would benefit from Trump’s desire to resume nuclear testing? China. / Center for Strategic & International Studies Mira Rapp-Hooper: China is highly unlikely to adjust its global aims, “and there
ICE and CBP agents are using facial recognition to “verify” people’s immigration status, in what is certainly a severe violation of the Constitution. / 404 Media, Ars Technica “What happens to the White House’s trash is secret,” and that also seems to be the case with the debris from
President Trump says “nothing” will jeopardize his Middle East truce despite Israel bombarding Gaza after Hamas is accused of killing a soldier. / BBC News A temporary deescalation of Trump’s trade war may give China exactly what it seeks: “a crucial pause… to accelerate its domestic efforts to bolster its
“None of this comports with either 18th century English practice, the 1787 Founders’ vision, or typical past practice.” A round-up of good things to read about the shutdown, ICE, and the construction of a presidential police force. / Matt’s Five Points See also: “How Trump is building a violent,
Doing its part to try and pin the government shutdown on Democrats, the USDA says it may withhold billions in SNAP benefits already approved by Congress. / The Hill How the threat of a colossal Buc-ee’s gas station—derided as “an invasive species from Texas”—tore at the fabric
President Trump cancels trade negotiations with Canada over an ad. Meanwhile, Washington and Beijing prepare for a week of intense talks. / Politico, Semafor The practice of various American officials flying to Israel to keep pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu is being referred to as “Bibisitting.” / The Wall Street Journal [$] Some
Attorneys, advocates, and abortion providers are organizing to protect legal abortion by increasing access to medication and providing legal services for clinicians. / The Washington Post [$] Trump killed a federal database tracking billion-dollar climate disasters; now, its lead scientist has collaborated with a nonprofit to relaunch the tool. / The Verge,
Bird flu is back, and immigration raids along with the government shutdown are making it impossible to get a complete picture of outbreaks. / The New York Times [$] In the bankruptcy hearings for Claire’s, the judge and lawyers share their memories of ear piercings. / The Wall Street Journal [$] Cory Doctorow
A new eye implant proves remarkably effective in restoring sight for people with age-related macular degeneration. / The Guardian Researchers say there’s been an “alarming” rise in the number of pickleball-related eye injuries, and cite a need to standardize eye protection. / NPR A decade ago, new guidance in
“No Kings” protests this weekend drew nearly seven million people across the United States. / BBC News See also: “This is why we’re here, we're here to protect America.” / NPR “No Kings” was the largest single-day political protest in US history—and now “3.7% of the
