Trump harshly criticised FBI Director Christopher Wray for his earlier uncertainty. Wray had told Congress that there was "some question about whether it was a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear."

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian declared the decision, citing that ongoing American arms sales to Taiwan, which China views as a renegade province, had severely disrupted the political environment necessary for continued bilateral consultations.

‘International leaders tell me “You have got to win”. Not because of me, but because of the alternative. And they say, 'Because my democracy depends upon it', meaning their democracy,’ Biden said.

The Security Council on Monday held an important meeting to vote on the resolution, which called for a cease-fire throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Vivek Taneja was the cofounder and president of Dynamo Technologies. According to the company's website, Taneja "leads Dynamo's strategic, growth, and partnership initiatives, with an emphasis on the federal government contracting arena."