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News Wrap: White House warns of veto on House refugee bill

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama would veto a forthcoming House Republican bill to increase screening for refugees from Syria and Iraq, according to the White House. Also, Chinese President Xi Jinping reassured world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting that China's economy remains strong, despite flagging growth.

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The “Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol” has confirmed that their ninth public hearing will take place the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28.
President Joe Biden against a black background.
President Joe Biden will give an Oval Office address Thursday on the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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