The 75th NATO summit has concluded as pressure in Europe builds. NATO has announced plans to increase military capabilities to the east, as well as further afield. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also met with G7 foreign ministers on the sidelines of the summit. Meanwhile, Russia is accusing the alliance of escalating tensions and aiming toward confrontation.
President Joe Biden told reporters at the NATO summit that he’s the best candidate to win the presidential election. He said his administration has more to do, and has to finish the job. The president held a highly anticipated press conference on July 11 at the end of the three-day NATO summit. He said calls for him to step down as the Democrat nominee are premature.
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has said the Chinese regime is a decisive enabler of Russia’s war in Ukraine. His statement was made after NATO leaders issued a joint declaration saying China is involved in the war.
Topics in this episode include:
1. President Biden Says He’s Determined to Win Reelection
2. Blinken Meets G7 Foreign Ministers at NATO Summit
3. NATO to Build Bridge for Ukraine Membership
4. NATO Says Chinese Regime is Enabling Russia’s War
5. China’s Military Is Large, But Is it a Match for the US?
6. US Looks at Early End to Gaza Aid Pier
7. ‘Inherent Contempt’ Resolution Against Garland Fails
8. Trump Lawyers Ask to Overturn Conviction, Cite Immunity
9. Virginia: Congressman Bob Good Requests Recount
10. Wisconsin GOP Gets Ready for RNC
11. ‘Rust’ Armorer Called to Testify in Baldwin Trial
12. Americans Brace for Storms, Sweltering Heat
13. What to Expect at Next Week’s RNC in Milwaukee
14. Shark Sightings Close Parts of NYC Beach
15. Relief in Rouen, France After Cathedral Fire Extinguished
16. Dollar General to Improve Safety in Settlement
17. Staying Hydrated on ‘Slurpee Day’
18. Free Fries for National French Fry Day
19. NATO Calls China a ‘Decisive Enabler’ of Russia’s War
20. French Love of Cheese Hasn’t Changed, But Eating Habits Have
21. Candlelight Vigil Remembers Victims of CCP’s Repression
