OnPolitics: Party diplomacy for introverts

Laurent Bili, France's ambassador to the United States, and his approach to party diplomacy.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Tue May 30 2023 Hi, OnPolitics readers. While the debt ceiling is still the talk of the town, and you can scroll down this newsletter for more, we're starting with this exclusive feature on a relatively new figure in Washington: Laurent Bili, France's ambassador to the United States. Before coming to the nation's capital, Bili was posted in China – four months before the country went into lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The career diplomat has since traded isolation and PPE for cocktail parties and passed hors d'oeuvres. Yet he's still a little overwhelmed by the carousing that takes place in Washington, USA TODAY reporter Francesca Chambers writes. Bili's arrival comes at a crucial time as the U.S. and France work to mend their frayed relationship. So how does the self-described introvert approach life as a diplomat in Washington, as much is at stake for both countries? Keep reading to find out: France's new ambassador to the U.S. puts his flair on party diplomacy 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter 'Betrayal': McCarthy faces revolt from GOP conservatives over debt deal The chair of the Freedom Caucus, Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., wouldn't rule out trying to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership. READ MORE Advertisement What's in the debt ceiling deal − and what's not? Here are 7 takeaways President Joe Biden conceded on several spending cuts, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn't get everything Republicans wanted either. READ MORE DeSantis flubs rollout, abortion divides: Surprises in the GOP 2024 race Ron DeSantis turns out not to be Mr. Competent, at least at his launch, and legal perils don't dent Donald Trump, at least not yet. READ MORE How banning gas stoves became a heated debate in the culture wars Staff emails from a federal safety watchdog released this month show officials scrambling to regain control of the gas stove ban story. READ MORE 'Horrific.' Sen Ted Cruz joins outcry over Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law Sen. Cruz has spoken out against the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. He also criticized a Texas law criminalizing gay sex. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback

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