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Biden has come through his first foreign policy crisis | TICKER VIEWS

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By Bruce Wolpe. Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre and Ticker News US political contributor

Biden has officially handled his first foreign policy crisis – but what does this tell us?


President Biden successfully brought the war in Gaza to an end – at least for now.  How did he do it?  What does it mean for his foreign policy going forward? 

First and foremost, the past two weeks showed us how much Bide’s deep expertise – decades of it in the Senate  as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, and eight years as vice president under Barack Obama – and he brought it fully to bear on Gaza. He has seen war in Gaza before.   He knew what to do.  He knows the players.  He knew how he wanted to get there.

Biden operates more inside than outside.  He worked the phones – and not the UN.   His language with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu was very measured – in public.  It was much harder in private.  And he ratcheted it up each day — from “Israel has a right to defend itself” to “De-escalate” to “Ceasefire” – to the point where, when the moment was ripe late last week, he said: “Ceasefire. Now”.  

He will do more for Palestine but in the context of a press for a two-state solution to the conflict.

Biden stands with allies.   In the Gaza crisis, He supported Israel.  He worked with Egypt’s al-Sisi, and the Palestinian’ Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas.   And those alliances paid off.

In his broader foreign policy agenda, Biden is going forward with a “New Realism”:  the projection of American values — democracy, human rights —  together with the US  engaging with anyone in good faith to get done what can be achieved by reaching the best working relationship without compromising US values.  So this will guide what happens with Russia and China and North Korea and Iran.

With Biden, Asia is at parity with US attention to Europe and the Middle East.  The first two White House visitors were the leaders of  Japan and South Korea.

The top priorities are clear:  Rebuild US alliances.  

China:  re-engage and demand clear rules for conduct in Asia.  In fact, push back as needed –  US allies alongside pushing with Biden.  

Climate:  make decisive  progress possible. 

Iran: a deal if it can be done.  

Russia: Ukraine; cyber security; the fate of dissident Navalney.  

North Korea:  a deep effort to get Kim to roll back his nuclear arsenal.  

What Biden accomplished last week showed us how he wants to advance US interests through his presidency.

Bruce Wolpe is a Ticker News US political contributor. He’s a Senior Fellow at the US Studies Centre and has worked with Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff.

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

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– OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent for autonomous computer-based tasks and enhanced user capabilities.
– Pro, Plus, and Team users gain access today, with more features rolling out for Enterprise and Education users soon.
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent, an innovative model capable of performing computer-based tasks autonomously.This new feature expands upon existing capabilities, allowing users to conduct research, generate reports, and interact with external data sources and applications.


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The ChatGPT agent can manage tasks like reviewing calendars, preparing meals, or analysing competitors. It navigates websites and prompts users for logins when necessary.

Users can halt tasks for additional instructions and must grant permission before actions are executed. The rollout begins today for Pro, Plus, and Team users, with Pro users receiving access by the end of the day and others over the next few days.

OpenAI will extend this feature to Enterprise and Education users soon. Pro users will receive 400 messages monthly, while Plus and Team users will get 40, with options for additional credits.


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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled by CBS

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

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– The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 due to financial reasons.
– Colbert’s show will not be replaced, despite strong viewership and Emmy nominations.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026.CBS confirmed the cancellation is due to financial reasons, although Democratic Senator Adam Schiff suggested potential political motives behind the decision.


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Colbert’s show will not have a replacement. CBS stated the cancellation stems from financial challenges in the late-night landscape, asserting it is unrelated to the show’s content or performance.

Reports indicate CBS’s parent, Paramount, is negotiating an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Recently, Paramount also settled a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump regarding a CBS interview with Kamala Harris.

In response to his show’s cancellation, Colbert expressed offence and critiqued the situation on air.

Despite the cancellation, Nielsen ratings show Colbert has maintained strong viewership with over 2.4 million viewers, and his show has been nominated for another Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show.


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Trump under fire over Epstein case secrecy

69% of Americans think Trump is hiding Epstein client details; approval for his handling drops to a record low of 17%.

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69% of Americans think Trump is hiding Epstein client details; approval for his handling drops to a record low of 17%.


A new poll shows 69% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s administration is hiding details about Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged clients.

Public confidence has nosedived, with just 17% approving of Trump’s handling of the issue, his lowest on record.

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