US and China Resume Military Talks; Santos to Exit Politics

Amidst escalating global tensions, Biden and Xi agree to reopen communication lines, while scandal-hit Congressman Santos decides not to seek re-election.

• President Joe Biden and China's leader, Xi Jinping, have agreed to resume military communications during talks in San Francisco, aiming to reduce the risk of miscalculation.
• Scandal-ridden Republican congressman George Santos from New York will not seek re-election following a scathing ethics report alleging misuse of campaign funds.
• Members of the United Auto Workers union are on track to approve new contracts with America's 'Big Three' carmakers, following six weeks of strikes.
• Senate has approved a stop-gap funding bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, ensuring the federal government will be funded until January 19th.
• Demonstrations calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have escalated across America, with President Biden rejecting calls for a ceasefire.

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