All eyes on Taiwan as Pelosi's Asia trip continues amid China's warnings
The U.S. House speaker is expected to visit the island China claims as its own. But Beijing has been adamant in warning that she shouldn't.
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China warns against Pelosi trip to Taiwan
New tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could add a stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports from Taiwan, then Robert Ross, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the consequences of a potential visit.
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Pelosi's expected Taiwan visit draws outrage from China
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Lawmakers resume coronavirus aid talks
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Biden faces deeply divided Congress
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As Pelosi starts Asia tour, China warns of military action if she visits Taiwan
The House speaker hasn't said whether she will, but a government spokesman said China's military would "never sit idly by" if she does.
Biden's COVID rebound; Pelosi heads to Asia
President Biden remains in isolation two days after testing positive for COVID-19 again in what doctors are calling a rebound case. This comes as questions arise over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible plans to stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but makes no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi would be the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Nancy Pelosi to potentially visit Taiwan
Chinese officials have threatened military action if U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during a congressional trip to Asia. China claims the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of its territory. Christina Ruffini has more.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in birthright citizenship case today
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in birthright citizenship case today
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