Summary of Biden Touts Senate Control After Meeting With China's Xi | NPR Politics

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The Senate's control of the government is still up in the air, but Democrats retained control of the Senate after Nevada's midterm election. This is a big deal because it means that President Biden can continue to reshape the federal judiciary. It's also a tricky situation for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy because he lacks the support to pass legislation.

• 00:00:00 The podcast discusses President Biden's trip to China, where he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Biden said that the relationship between the United States and China has been difficult in the past due to disagreements over human rights, trade, and Taiwan. The meeting was an effort to create a "floor" for the relationship, which Biden said he wanted to prevent from spiraling further down.
• 00:05:00 The Senate's control of the government is still up in the air, but Democrats retained control of the Senate after Nevada's midterm election. This is a big deal because it means that President Biden can continue to reshape the federal judiciary. It's also a tricky situation for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy because he lacks the support to pass legislation.
• 00:10:00 In the video, Vice President Biden discusses the Senate's control and the obstacles that stand in the way of Democratic dreams of retaining the majority. He also mentions the importance of the January 6th panel and the need for Republicans to compromise in order to maintain a functioning government.