Biden to leave for Hiroshima for G-7 summit on May 17 as planned

U.S. President Joe Biden will leave next Wednesday for Hiroshima to attend a Group of Seven summit, the White House said, indicating his travel may go forward as planned although talks over a looming government default have yet to bear fruit.White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said in a press briefing Friday that Biden will discuss with his counterparts "a range of the most pressing global issues including the G-7 unwavering support for Ukraine," climate change and food security.Her remarks came after Biden earlier this week did not rule out staying in the United States to handle an …READ FULL ARTICLE