Reading archive 2022-11-12

Congressional Republicans panic as they watch their lead dwindle: Private consternation reached a public boiling point Friday as lawmakers in both chambers confronted the fallout from Tuesday’s elections

Biden works to convince the world U.S. is back as Asia tour starts

A red wave of criticism crashes into Donald Trump after midterm losses: The former president has faced and survived Republican blowback before. Is this time different?

Former British embassy guard pleads guilty to spying for Russia in Berlin - "Prosecutors argued Smith was fueled by a hatred of Britain and angry that the embassy had flown an LGBT+ flag, while his lawyer said the defendant contested the prosecution’s depiction of his motivation, according to the BBC."

One man’s bold protest against China’s leaders inspires global copycats