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Sinema caught trashing Dems, White House

White House thinks the only way to reach Sinema is to let private equity executives lobby her, Politico reports

Salon · Mar 23, 2023

Fetterman expected back 'soon,' but no certain timeline yet

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Congress may boost Puerto Rico food assistance under plan backed by NY Sens. Gillibrand and Schumer

WASHINGTON — Americans who need food shouldn’t get vastly less help than other citizens just because they live in Puerto Rico, lawmakers on Capitol Hill said Wednesday as they introduced a bill that would level the scales for the island territory.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

Leo Varadkar meets Biden after apparent Clinton-Lewinsky joke

Irish leader meets US president at White House for traditional St Patrick’s Day event a day after making gaffe

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023

Leo Varadkar to thank Joe Biden for support on Brexit at White House

‘President Biden has said all the right things from our point of view in the past couple of years,’ the Irish premier said.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Senators beginning effort to repeal Iraq War authorization

The Senate is taking the first steps toward repealing two measures that give open-ended approval for military action in Iraq

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Brexit: MPs will vote on key part of Rishi Sunak’s protocol deal within days

Parliament will be asked to vote on ‘Stormont brake’, as Tony Blair backs UK-EU agreement

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

DUP urged to restore powersharing institutions by US senate leader

Irish premier Leo Varadkar said that the Good Friday agreement was one of the most significant successes in American foreign policy.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Eric Garcetti confirmed as US ambassador to India after 20-month fight

WASHINGTON: Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles mayor and a close ally of President Joe Biden, has been confirmed as the United States' ambassador to India by the US Senate. The confirmation followed a lengthy two-year nomination process that saw allegations of mishandling workplace harassment complaints leveled against Garcetti.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2023

Tucker Carlson news – Fox host defends QAnon Shaman and calls Zelensky a ‘despot’

Presenter’s reframing of US Capitol riot as ‘peaceful protest’ infuriates lawmakers

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023