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Capitol riot sedition trial under way for Oath Keepers leader

Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged with seditious conspiracy, one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

France 24

Chicago officials say nearly 1,500 migrants have arrived from Texas as of Tuesday

CHICAGO — Nearly 1,500 migrants have arrived in Chicago from Texas as of Tuesday, city officials said.

Chicago Tribune

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.

Al Jazeera

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Secret Service seizes 24 phones from agents in Jan. 6 probe, report says

The Secret Service has reportedly seized 24 phones from agents in connection with a controversial investigation by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general into the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Tribune News Service

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US senators eye narrow fixes to raise bar for election challenges

Tribune News Service

White House mulling potential Yellen departure after midterms

It would be the first and most consequential exit in a potentially broad reorganization of Biden's economic team.

Axios

Biden not among leaders to attend Apec

At least five Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Apec summit to be held in Bangkok, Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

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US senators eye narrow fixes to raise bar for election challenges

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell threw his support Tuesday behind a bipartisan bill that would raise the bar for challenging presidential election results, boosting chances it will clear Congress this year.

Tribune News Service

Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways

The $408 million approved Tuesday by the Federal Highway Administration will help build a network of charging facilities every 50-70 miles along certain major Texas highways.

The Texas Tribune

Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000

President Joe Biden is formally keeping the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from refugee advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year

The Independent UK

U.S. VP Harris condemns 'disturbing' Chinese actions

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday "disturbing" actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen "unofficial ties" with Taiwan, days after the U.S. administration pledged its forces would defend the island.

Reuters

Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister ahead of Khashoggi lawsuit

New role likely to grant prince sovereign immunity in case concerning journalist murdered in Saudi Arabian embassy

The Guardian - UK

NAACP says Jackson's water problems are civil rights issue

The NAACP on Tuesday accused Mississippi of discriminating against Black residents by denying badly needed federal funds for drinking water infrastructure in Jackson and instead diverting money to largely-white communities that needed it less

The Independent UK

In letter to Biden, Puerto Rico governor requests Jones Act waiver to ease fuel shortage

MIAMI — Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi on Tuesday asked President Joe Biden to partially waive maritime shipping restrictions so more diesel and other fuels can arrive on the island immediately, a week after Hurricane Fiona knocked out the territory’s electrical grid and left residents relying on generators for daily…

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The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: States OK'd to build highway EV charger network

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Ky. anti-hunger advocates hope to see ambitious plans at White House hunger conference

Tribune News Service

Biden’s student debt relief plan will cause tax hit, lawsuit claims

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration was sued over claims that its sweeping new program to forgive some federal student loans will harm borrowers in at least six states, where laws require tax payments on canceled loans because they’re treated as income.

Reason

The First Significant Lawsuit Challenging Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

It was filed by Pacific Legal Foundation public interest lawyer Frank Garrison, and includes a novel strategy for getting around the problem of standing.

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The Independent UK

Puerto Rico seeks U.S. waiver as diesel dwindles after storm

Puerto Rico’s governor requested that the U.S. government waive a federal law to allow for more fuel shipments to the island amid concerns over a dwindling supply of diesel in the wake of Hurricane Fiona

Tribune News Service

White House hunger strategy widens free school meals, food stamps

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration outlined a national strategy Tuesday of executive actions and legislative priorities it says will combat hunger and address diet-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and various cancers that plague millions of Americans.

The Independent UK

McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection

The Independent UK

Top Republican on House Oversight Committee slammed for ‘disgusting’ comment about Hunter Biden’s assistant

James Comer claims president’s son is involved in ‘national security nightmare’

Reason

The Iranian Protests Were Not Made in the U.S.A.

The onerous sanctions regime carried out by the Trump and Biden administrations has done immeasurable harm in Iran.

The Independent UK

VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Tokyo

Vice President Kamala Harris will highlight a new U.S. law boosting support for computer chip manufacturing when she meets with Japanese technology executives on Wednesday

Reason

Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan Now Estimated To Cost $400 Billion

According to a new report for the Congressional Budget Office, student loan debt forgiveness will likely completely wipe out gains made by the Inflation Reduction Act—and then some.

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