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4 Texas bills that could limit Chinese, Iranian, North Korean and Russian land ownership

Multiple bills have been filed in the current Texas legislative session seeking to regulate some people from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and their purchasing property in the state. Similar bills have been filed in at least 15 other states and Washington, D.C.

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Sen. John Fetterman: I was ‘indifferent’ to whether I lived or died

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said he was “indifferent” to whether he lived or died before he checked into a Washington-area hospital to be treated for depression.

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Commentary: Ken Fisher’s Texas move is about politics, not taxes

Billionaire Ken Fisher’s money-management firm announced last month that it was moving to Texas from Washington state, the latest example of a tycoon loudly departing a blue state for a red one. Fisher chalked the decision up to taxes, but in reality such moves often have more to do with…

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US urges release of WSJ reporter, Russia sees politicization

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who Russia accuses of spying, in a call on Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said Washington should not politicize the case.

Reuters

Saudi Fintech Sector Sees Unprecedented Growth

A report by the Washington-based Saudi-American Business Council pointed to an “unprecedented” growth in the field of startup investments. Saudi Arabia has one of the most developed financial services sectors in the Middle East and North Africa region. The report indicated that during August 2022, the Kingdom witnessed a 79…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden’s landmark climate bill lures China’s clean energy giants

China’s leading renewables companies are joining the rush to open factories in the U.S. after Washington passed a landmark climate bill that supports local clean energy manufacturing.

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Matt Olson, Braves’ high-powered offense rout Nationals

WASHINGTON — Someone forgot to tell Matt Olson he left North Port.

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US lawmakers to meet with Taiwan’s Tsai, Tim Cook, Bob Iger

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is taking their concerns about China to California next week where they plan to meet with top technology and entertainment executives, as well as with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

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Idaho abortion 'trafficking' bill opens Pandora's box of questions for Washington

SEATTLE — Don't vacation in Idaho.

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Pacific trade deal is more useful to Joe Biden than it is to the UK’s economy

Hailed by Tory MPs as a Brexit benefit, CPTPP membership actually turns the UK into a willing pawn in Washington’s geopolitical game

The Guardian - UK

Jason Wright on Commanders’ sale: ‘I just want it to be done’

So do Washington fans.

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Washington state bill to legalize psychedelics stalls, but pilot program still possible

SEATTLE — Washington psychonauts will have to wait at least another year before therapy using psychedelic mushrooms is broadly legalized in the Evergreen state, but legislators could still approve a small pilot program to give veterans and first responders early access to the treatment.

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Indiana GOP senator carves out dealmaking niche on taxes

WASHINGTON — Sen. Todd Young has a pitch to clear a path forward on tax legislation after a partisan standoff last year gave way to a monthslong chill. He’d pair a more generous research and development benefit for businesses with affordable housing measures to aid low-income families.

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Prosecutor hits back against House GOP on Trump indictment

WASHINGTON — The Manhattan district attorney’s office hit back Friday against “unfounded allegations” from House Republicans that the investigation of Donald Trump was politically motivated, as other members of Congress reacted further in the wake of the first indictment of a former president.

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Man charged with murder in deaths of missing mom, girl

The man named as a person of interest in the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old daughter has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder

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US Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan diagnosed with cancer: 'I am going to get through this'

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., said Friday that he has been diagnosed with "a serious but curable form of cancer."

Los Angeles Times

House Republicans rally after Trump indictment, amping up attacks on Manhattan DA

WASHINGTON — Dozens of House Republicans rallied to Donald Trump’s defense Friday, a day after he became the first former president in U.S. history to be criminally prosecuted and following weeks of contentious letters traded between Capitol Hill and the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

Orlando Sentinel

Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards

WASHINGTON — The Orlando Magic have a clear hierarchy in the type of field-goal attempts they want: shots near the rim, free throws and feet-set 3-pointers.

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Trump joins list of ex-presidents around the world who have been prosecuted in criminal cases

WASHINGTON — The criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump is unprecedented, but only as far as U.S. history goes.

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Getting a discounted electric vehicle is about to become harder

WASHINGTON — It will soon become harder to get a full $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle under proposed rules released Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department — and interested buyers should move fast.

WEKU

Sen. Fetterman will return to the Senate on April 17 after his hospital release

The Pennsylvania Democrat had been receiving treatment for depression at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Fetterman's depression is now in remission, according to his doctor.

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Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig's alleged attacker indicted for assaulting member of Congress, police

WASHINGTON — A man who allegedly attacked Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in an elevator earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury and is facing three criminal charges.

Reuters

U.S. to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific

The United States plans to open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the State Department said on Friday, in Washington's latest move to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence.

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New electric vehicle credit rules set, over Manchin’s objections

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department laid out specifics on how automakers can certify whether their electric cars qualify for new subsidies of up to $7,500 enacted in last year’s climate spending package.

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Some ‘Biden district’ Republicans hedge on Trump indictment

WASHINGTON — The indictment of former President Donald Trump drew an array of reactions from lawmakers in battleground districts: Some lashed out at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, some expressed confidence in the legal process and some simply kept quiet.

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