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US expresses ‘confidence’ in Pakistan to keep nuclear arms secure

Remarks come after US President Joe Biden called Pakistan ‘one of the most dangerous countries’ in the world.

Al Jazeera

The US is gearing up for midterm elections. What are they and what’s at stake?

The 2022 US midterms, taking place in one of the most closely divided Congresses in history, could have far-reaching consequences.

The New Daily

Wait! The primaries aren’t over yet

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There’s lithium in them thar hills – but fears grow over US ‘white gold’ boom

The treasured mineral is critical for electric vehicles and could help slow global heating, but locals worry about the harmful extraction near tribal land

The Guardian - US

Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: More than half of Illinois voters want abortion to stay legal — a little over a third do not

According to the poll, those who supported keeping abortion legal overwhelmingly voted for Democrat Joe Biden for president in 2020, tended to be women and skewed younger.

Chicago Sun-Times

"Most important" elections ever?

Brad Woodhouse of the Defend Democracy Project: These are no ordinary midterms; they'll determine America's future

Salon

OPEC's price hike: A history lesson

U.S. leaders threaten revenge against Saudi Arabia over OPEC's production cuts. They're missing the point

Salon

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Editorial: Compel Trump’s testimony under oath

The Jan. 6 select committee has proved beyond any doubt that Donald Trump incited and prolonged the mob violence that meant to subvert Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory in a scrupulously fair election.

Tribune News Service

Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

Biden's approval ratings are underwater, so many Democratic candidates in tough races have avoided campaign appearances with him. But there are places where he can help.

WEKU

Suburbs delivered recent wins for Georgia Democrats. This year, they're up for grabs

Whether Democrats can hold onto the Georgia suburbs may come down to candidate quality, shifting demographics and whether voters are more discouraged by inflation or abortion restrictions.

WEKU

Jackie Calmes: The Jan. 6 committee did the country proud but it hasn't changed our calcified politics

Senate Minority Leader Mitch "Party over Country" McConnell was wrong, again.

Los Angeles Times

Patricia Murphy: The debate Herschel Walker needed

Herschel Walker went into Friday night’s debate against U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock with one job — to convince the Republicans still undecided about him that he is capable of the basics of the job of being a U.S. senator.

Tribune News Service

Why pro-Israel lobby group Aipac is backing election deniers and extremist Republicans

The group places support for Israel over all over considerations, endorsing extreme rightwing candidates in the midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Bibi review: Netanyahu memoir is hard-eyed – if not where Trump is concerned

The former Israeli PM is under a legal cloud but fighting for office again. His book is well-written and self-serving

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

Democrats who flipped Congress in 2018 face hurdles in 2022

Election Day in 2018 saw Democrats flip more than 40 seats to regain the House majority

Tribune News Service

Top House Republican wants Afghanistan-withdrawal documents preserved

WASHINGTON — Rep. Michael McCaul asked the State Department to preserve documents linked to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a signal that Republicans will start a new investigation into the issue if House control switches in next month’s midterm elections.

The Independent UK

Ryan, Vance at odds on abortion, Jan 6 in Ohio Senate debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance are deflecting accusations that they're political lapdogs to their parties

The Independent UK

First lady Jill Biden talks cancer prevention on Newsmax

First lady Jill Biden has taken her husband’s unity agenda to an unlikely venue, sitting for an interview with conservative cable station Newsmax about cancer research

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Will student loan debt forgiveness be taxed in California? Here’s why it’s a ‘maybe’

Millions of people will soon benefit from President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, though it is unclear if Californians will be taxed on the relief funds.

The Independent UK

Senator's human rights objections block some US aid to Egypt

A veteran senator's objections over Egypt's human rights record have trimmed a symbolically significant $75 million off annual U.S. military aid to that country

Reason

Don't Blame Migrants and 'Open Borders' for Fentanyl Entering the Country

U.S. citizens traveling through legal ports of entry—not undocumented immigrants—are primarily to blame for fentanyl inflows.

The Independent UK

Student loan forgiveness: Here's how to apply

President Joe Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the door for millions of Americans to apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness

The Independent UK

White House signals Iran deal talks have stalled as protests rage in support of woman killed for not wearing headscarf properly

End of productive negotiations is major victory for Iran hawks in Washington DC

Tribune News Service

Top CDC official says Title 42 border policy ‘came from outside’

WASHINGTON — A top health official told a House select subcommittee that a directive that has restricted asylum access at the southwest border since the pandemic was drafted without input from the nation’s top health agency but was instead “handed to” them, a report published Monday states.

Bangkok Post

US-India ties too important to be neglected

The upcoming joint military exercise between the US-India known as War Practice, in a high-altitude area less than 100 kilometres from India's border with China, highlights the partnership's growing strategic importance. India holds more annual military drills with the US than any other country, as the two powers seek to…

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