Beijing Pushes Back As US Sanctions Chinese Oil Refinery Over Iran Links

Beijing has pushed back on a US decision to sanction the Hengli oil refinery, rejecting Washington’s accusations that the company “plays an outsized role” in buying Iranian oil. The US Treasury Department last week sanctioned the Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, based in China’s northeastern Liaoning Province, for having “purchased billions of dollars’ worth” of Iranian…

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Harris alum launches bipartisan group to advance Mexican-American relations

A collection of former ambassadors and CEOs is launching a new group, the American Mexican Leadership Council (AMLC), focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighbors and advocating for one of the largest Latino communities within the U.S. “This organization is truly the first of its kind, an organization that is connecting leaders across……

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Florida lawmakers eye redistricting push: What to know about DeSantis's House map

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled a new congressional map on Monday that looks to nab Republicans four extra seats in the House — just one day before state lawmakers are slated to meet for a redistricting special session. Florida lawmakers are set to convene Tuesday to mull the mid-decade redistricting push and other legislative priorities, with the session……

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