China’s ’Two Sessions’ and US Border Showdown: Key Political Events to Watch

China's biggest political event of the year, the 'two sessions', is set to take place, providing insights into the country's economic trajectory and government plans. Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid a government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls. Concerns rise over a potential Israeli incursion into Lebanon. Biden and Trump's dueling border visits highlight the immigration crisis and the failure of polarized politics. Stay informed with 'Simply Politics' as we cover these key political events and their implications for global affairs, national security, and immigration policy.

Sources:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3253627/two-sessions-what-watch-during-chinas-biggest-political-event-year
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/congressional-leaders-reach-a-tentative-deal-to-avoid-government-shutdown-but-ukraine-aid-stalls
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/concern-rising-biden-officials-israel-lebanon-incursion/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/border-visits-biden-trump/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:47) The ‘two sessions’: what to watch for during China’s biggest political event of the year
(00:03:52) Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls
(00:06:51) Concern rising among Biden officials that Israel is planning incursion into Lebanon
(00:10:12) Biden and Trump’s dueling border visits will encapsulate a building election clash