Biden's extraordinarily ambitious philosophy of governing
CNN
President Joe Biden's budget plan shows a president trying to redefine his centrist credentials and eager to undo not just the wounds from the pandemic but also the damage of the Trump years, writes Frida Ghitis. "These are plans meant to have a potent impact at home, but also keeping a sharp focus on America's global position, aiming to fortify its diplomatic muscle without weakening its military one. In that combination, there's something for the left and for the right to dislike."
With millions infected with the coronavirus and millions more unemployed, there was no question the magnitude of the problem required the government to step in boldly, and it did. Now, President Joe Biden is leveraging the crisis to correct problems that existed before the pandemic but became more visible during the disaster.When Kenyan President William Ruto touched down in Beijing seven months ago, he was welcomed on the tarmac with a red carpet and cordons of Chinese troops standing at attention. Among the goals of his three-day state visit in October: Securing another $1 billion in loans from China to help complete infrastructure projects.