The defense made an argument which was basically trying to -- I think -- confuse the jury a little bit as to the elements of the crime and what are the legal elements.

we had no way really to communicate with the Chinese.including the commander of the U.

although the two have also spoken virtually and Mr.the White House says the administrations goals at the APEC summit are improving and increasing American investment in the Asia-Pacific region and the regions investment in the U.At the top of their conversation.

suggested peace is well and good but at some point.if the average citizen in China was able to have a decent paying job.

The senior administration official also said the U.

Biden met with Xi many times before taking office.This Turkish military operation in northern and eastern Syria will have a significant negative impact on our war against ISIS and will destroy any stability that has been achieved over the past years.

forces in northeast Syria would move aside and clear the path for an expected Turkish incursion.security official confirmed to CBS News that U.

no longer has a partner in Syria.pullout from the region could give ISIS room to rebuild.