Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Biden's cabinet fears budget cuts threaten China strategy

Three senior cabinet members in US President Joe Biden's administration are warning that proposed budget cuts could undermine Washington's ability to compete with China.


In a rare move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo testified together at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to put the country "in a position of strength" against what they call the "most consequential geopolitical challenge." 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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