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China's leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his "America first" policies, saying Beijing "is ready to work with a new U.S. administration." … [Read more...] about In their final meeting, Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration

American nuclear forces will be required to deter growing nuclear threats posed by a combination of dangers from China, Russia and North Korea at the same time, according to a Pentagon report on the employment of nuclear weapons made public Friday. … [Read more...] about Pentagon: China, Russia, North Korea collaborating on strategic weapons threats

A CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran was ordered by a federal judge Thursday to face felony charges in Virginia. … [Read more...] about CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia

President-elect Donald Trump's decision to name Army veteran and outspoken Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth as his choice to lead the Pentagon and the 1.3 million active duty men and women in uniform was a surprise to supporters and opponents alike, raising immediate questions over whether Mr. Trump's often-rocky relations with the military brass in his first term will be … [Read more...] about Pete Hegseth’s combat experience may come in handy after surprise Pentagon pick

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen lawyer Willian McGinley to serve as his White House counsel. … [Read more...] about Trump names William McGinley White House counsel