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President Biden on Wednesday will address the second U.S.-led Summit for Democracy, seeking to bolster unity among the world’s democratic governments amid war in Ukraine and concerns about backsliding even among some allies. Biden is set to announce up to $690 million in funding for his administration’s Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal, a senior administration official said. The money will be dispersed around the globe to help fight corruption, bolster free and independent media organizations and defend free and fair elections. Another major theme of this week’s summit will be working to ensure technology is used to benefit democracy. Biden...
