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MNI POLITICAL RISK - Biden To Host Historic Camp David Summit

Executive Summary:

  • President Biden will host his Japanese and South Korean counterparts at Camp David today for a historic summit designed to restore the ROK-Japan bilateral relationship and institutionalise cooperation between the three nations.
  • House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is facing yet another showdown with conservative House Republicans. This time over a decision to pursue a Continuing Resolution to fund the government beyond September 30.
  • Former President Donald Trump has called for an April 2026 trial date for his federal prosecution on charges related the 2020 election. An optimistic request which would push the flagship DoJ prosecution well beyond the 2024 presidential election.
  • Trump says he wouldn't nominate Jerome Powell to serve another term atop the Federal Reserve, should he win the 2024 presidential election.
  • A leaked memo has been published outlining Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) strategy for the upcoming Republican presidential debate.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met yesterday with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and held a call with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, as Washington continues to prod the two nations toward normalisation.
  • Poll of the Day: Voter confidence in the US economy ticks up.

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