US-Vietnam diplomacy, Republican primaries, and spending bill issues.

First: US President Biden held a press conference today in Hanoi, Vietnam on strengthening the US-Vietnam relationship, saying he does not intend to isolate or harm China. Next: Republican presidential candidates have been canvasing in Iowa and North Dakota. Florida Governor Ron Desantis has been complaining about COVID19 prevention policies to attempt to gain more support in the Republican Presidential primary. Then: Congress has 21 days to reach a spending deal, and some Republicans have been threatening a government shutdown and advocating for an impeachment inquiry.

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