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WaPo slams Biden admin's move to shield MBS in Khashoggi killing suit

"By going along with this scheme, President Biden is turning his back on fundamental principles of press freedom and equality."

Axios

Biden administration says Saudi Arabia's MBS has immunity in Khashoggi civil case

The Biden administration declared Thursday that the high office held by Saudi Arabia's crown prince should shield him from lawsuits for his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, a turnaround from Joe Biden's passionate campaign trail denunciations of Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the brutal slaying.

France 24

Biden administration says Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit

The Biden administration ruled on Thursday that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity from a lawsuit over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, drawing immediate condemnation from the slain journalist's former fiancee.

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Biden administration says Mohammed bin Salman should be granted sovereign immunity in Khashoggi civil case

Court filing says Saudi crown prince’s promotion to the role of prime minister meant that he was ‘the sitting head of government and, accordingly, immune’

The Guardian - US

US moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing

The Biden administration says Saudi Arabia's crown prince should be shielded from lawsuits over his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist

The Independent UK

Biden to ask Supreme Court to resume student debt relief plan

The legal battle over President Joe Biden’s plan for student debt relief could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court as the government seeks to lift a lower court order that blocked the program indefinitely.

Tribune News Service

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile with range to strike US mainland

North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters on Friday in its second major weapons test this month that showed a potential ability to launch nuclear strikes on all of the US mainland.

France 24

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California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter has survived a bitter reelection fight in Southern California

The Independent UK

Seoul: N. Korea fires another ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

The Independent UK

Lawmakers project unified front supporting tougher rhetoric on Iran at bipartisan press conference

Members of Congress push for hawkish Iran stance after nuclear talks collapse

The Independent UK

GOP faction signals tougher fight for Ukraine aid ahead

WASHINGTON — A group of conservative House Republicans said Thursday they would oppose any further funding for Ukraine and foreshadowed a looming fight for the Biden administration to keep supporting Kyiv when Republicans control the House next term.

Tribune News Service

US VP Harris arrives in Thailand for Asia-Pacific summit

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Thailand, where she plans to affirm America’s commitment to Southeast Asia and drive home the message that the region can count on the United States

The Independent UK

Parents of Cuba protesters blocked from meeting US officials

Activist groups and U.S. officials say at least six parents of Cubans serving harsh prison sentences after they participated in protests last year were temporarily detained and prevented from visiting an American delegation

The Independent UK

America is heading for a soft landing while the U.K. is expecting its worst decline in living standards—ever

Americans are fretting over an expected recession, but the economy is in many ways strong. Things are gloomier in the U.K.

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Reuters

FBI director 'very concerned' by Chinese 'police stations' in U.S

The United States is deeply concerned about the Chinese government setting up unauthorized 'police stations' in U.S. cities to possibly pursue influence operations, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers on Thursday.

Texas Observer

Climate Activists Sit In At Department of Transportation Over Oil Exports

Deepwater terminals in the Gulf would fuel output and growth despite the Biden administration's promises of steep emissions cuts.

Los Angeles Times

Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — After months of speculation about her future, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term but will remain in Congress.

Reason

Europe Threatens New Tariffs Over Biden's 'Buy American' Tax Credits

Amid initial concerns about the 'Buy American' electric vehicle tax credit, the European Union is now considering further protectionist retaliation.

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The Independent UK

Biden admin to ask high court to take up student debt plan

The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing

Al Jazeera

Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russia’s Mordovia region

WNBA player, whose whereabouts had been publicly unknown, is in penal colony 500km southeast of Moscow, lawyers confirm.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Nancy Pelosi steps down, leaving a powerful — and polarizing — legacy

WASHINGTON — The Nancy Pelosi era is over, her decision Thursday to step down as House Speaker being the coda to the story of arguably the most effective — and most polarizing — political figure of the 21st century.

The Independent UK

GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe

The Republican Party’s capture of the House majority is upending the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals and vigorously challenge the policies of President Joe Biden and his administration

The Conversation

How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law

While public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.

The Independent UK

‘In a room of men’: Inspiring photo of Pelosi goes viral as she calls for more women in power after departure

Nancy Pelosi, 82, announced her departure as leader of the House Democrats on Thursday

WEKU

Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

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