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Stop at self-ruled island unconfirmed as US House Speaker jets off for Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan
US House Speaker’s planned trip could provoke military response from modernised People’s Liberation Army
Tensions run high over senior US lawmaker’s planned visit to island
China has stepped up military activity, stoking fears of a once ‘unthinkable’ conflict
US president to speak with Chinese counterpart on Thursday for fifth time since taking office
Taipei officials warn of ‘chilling effect’ of China’s intimidation tactics if Biden administration cancels trip
Beijing alarms White House by privately suggesting possible military response to Speaker’s visit
The House speaker is exhibiting the exorbitant irresponsibility of the US legislator
Comments by US president follow reports that House speaker is planning trip to Taipei in August
Trip will be first in 25 years by a Speaker of the US House of Representatives
House Speaker changes course as support grows to restrict buying and selling of equities by members and staff
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About 90% of social safety net package is ‘agreed to and written’, according to Nancy Pelosi
Progressives say they are willing to lower cost of $3.5tn package of measures that has split party
Divisions burst into open as moderate attacks leaders over delayed voted on critical Biden legislation
Postponement comes after White House fails to broker a deal between progressives and moderates
Democrats divided over whether to put a bipartisan spending bill first or a much bigger progressive budget
US House Speaker adds pressure on China over claims of abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang
Deal with Republicans provides time to consider Biden appointments and stimulus
Party haggles with Republicans over push for relief package and timing of Trump impeachment trial
Bipartisan House vote charges president with ‘incitement to insurrection’ in deadly Capitol attack
US president accused of inciting insurrection amid worries of more violence in run-up to Biden inauguration
Man who broke into Nancy Pelosi’s office is among 13 indicted in federal court
Chief of force responsible for protecting Congress resigns as death toll rises to five
Vice-president accused of ignoring call to discuss invoking 25th amendment
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