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MNI POLITICAL RISK - White House Continues 'Bidenomics'​ Tour

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  • Congress departed on Friday for its summer recess with a long list of pending legislation. The lack of movement on spending bills and the intracrine squabbles within the GOP over spending levels has increased the risk of a government shutdown.
  • With Congress on recess the White House will continue its ‘Bidenomics’ tour, talking up economic opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is testing a new tactic to salvage his presidential campaign – taking a firmer line on former President Donald Trump.
  • Saudi Arabia is set to host peace talks early next month between western countries, Ukraine, and neutral developing nations - including India and Brazil.
  • Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is expected to run for governor in 2025, leaving open a competitive seat that Democrats will likely have to win if they are to retake the House of Representatives in 2024.
  • Officials from the US and Australia have released a joint statement after annual ministerial consultations.
  • Poll of the Day: Trump leads his primary challenges across nearly every category and region.
Full article: US Daily Brief

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