Morning Wire China Travel Restrictions & New Divided Congress | 1.3.23
Jan 3, 2023
Travel restrictions on travelers from China are tightening due to rising COVID-19 concerns and questions about government transparency. The potential emergence of new variants raises global alarms, juxtaposing China's handling of the situation with the Biden administration's responses. Meanwhile, the newly seated Congress showcases a power shift with the Democrat-led Senate and Republican-led House introducing significant new laws, particularly in California, which address restorative justice and social issues amidst ongoing cultural debates.
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China's COVID Surge and Travel Restrictions
- COVID cases are surging in China, and travel restrictions are being implemented.
- Experts suspect potential new variants and low population immunity due to prolonged lockdowns.
House Speakership Uncertainty
- Kevin McCarthy faces challenges securing Speakership due to opposition from hardline conservatives.
- The House may see multiple rounds of voting before a Speaker is chosen.
Divided 118th Congress
- The 118th Congress convenes with a divided government.
- Republicans control the House, while Democrats hold a slimmer majority in the Senate.