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An aggressive Supreme Court reshapes the US as its standing erodes

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in the midst of a run of decisions that have stress-tested the core principles of U.S. democracy, has rarely been so aggressive in using its powers — or been viewed with more skepticism by Americans.

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Jordan Montgomery and Dylan Carlson set tone as Cardinals win fourth in a row, 9-3 over Nationals

WASHINGTON — Rested and refreshed after a day off on Monday, Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson launched a pair of home runs into the night sky, and left-hander Jordan Montgomery kept the Washington Nationals hitters from inflicting any significant damage as the Cardinals matched their longest win streak of the season…

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Pentagon says a $6 billion accounting error allows more arms for Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said it will be able to spend $6 billion more than originally expected on arms for Ukraine thanks to what it called accounting errors.

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Ways and Means will meet to review private tax documents

WASHINGTON — Hours after court filings revealed Hunter Biden, the president’s son, agreed to plead guilty to tax evasion charges, the House Ways and Means Committee announced it would meet to discuss confidential tax information related to a “high-profile individual.”

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Washington, D.C., Extends Bar Hours During Women’s World Cup

The move is being made to accommodate overnight game times in Australia and New Zealand.

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Washington And Tehran Near ‘political Cease-fire’ In Nuclear Program Talks

Iran would limit uranium enrichment and halt attacks against American contractors, while the US would not increase sanctions.

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Mothers tell first lady of ‘demeaning’ ordeals with doomed fetuses, state abortion bans

WASHINGTON — Two Texas women whose doctors refused to perform legal and medically urgent abortions met Tuesday with first lady Jill Biden, recounting their ordeals as the White House pressures Congress to codify rights the Supreme Court erased nearly a year ago.

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Trump says he’ll restore presidential ‘impoundment’ authority

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to roll back the “impoundment” provisions of the landmark 1974 budget law in order to give presidents more power to withhold funds appropriated by Congress.

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Baby bonus a new twist in Democrats’ child tax credit push

WASHINGTON — House Democrats’ latest proposal to expand the child tax credit includes a new feature: a $2,000 payment for newborn babies.

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FBI investigation leads to North Carolina politician’s campaign finance sentence in federal court

WASHINGTON — A federal judge sentenced a North Carolina politician Tuesday to a year of probation and a $7,500 fine after prosecutors said in court records last week that she “thwarted the voting public’s ability to make informed decisions at the ballot box.”

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Joe Biden's son Hunter reaches plea deal on gun, tax charges

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden's son Hunter has reached a plea deal on minor tax and gun charges, concluding a five-year probe that involved persistent Republican allegations that major crimes were being covered up.

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PM Modi in U.S. | Narendra Modi arrives in New York; to lead Yoga Day at United Nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York in the early afternoon of June 20 on his first State visit to the United States. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lead the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations on Wednesday before flying to Washington DC for the core…

The Hindu

As states pass anti-LGBTQ laws, Sharice Davids says she still feels optimistic about progress

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Sharice Davids, a Kansas Democrat, compared the journey for LGBTQ rights to walking up a spiral staircase.

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US welcome of India’s Modi is darkened by rights record

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will this week receive Washington’s top honors for a foreign dignitary: a state dinner at the White House and an address — his second — to a joint meeting of Congress.

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Saving lives from extreme heat: Lessons from the deadly 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave

The heat dome that descended upon the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021 met a population radically unprepared for it.

Roll Call

US welcome of India’s Modi is darkened by rights record - Roll Call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be feted in Washington next week, but his visit will be darkened by India's human rights record.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders season opener in 83 days: Washington’s best No. 83?

Another easy pick.

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Plan B to land in vending machines on Wash. college campuses

SEATTLE — On the basement floor of the University of Washington's main undergraduate library, one vending machine stands out. Instead of bags of chips and candy, the shelves are stocked with emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, condoms and over-the-counter pain medications.

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Prime Minister Modi leaves on 5-day state visit to US and Egypt

PM said his visit to Washington will be an opportunity to enrich the depth and diversity of the India-US partnership. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

PM Modi US visit to deepen strategic partnership between 2 countries

The Times of India

Together India, US stand stronger in meeting shared global challenges: PM Modi

The Independent UK

Biden is ready to fete India's leader, looking past Modi's human rights record and ties to Russia

President Joe Biden is honoring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state visit this week

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals rally to beat Nationals and extend winning streak to three games

WASHINGTON — Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pulled it together after he gave up five early runs, and he somehow managed to still be standing on the mound in the seventh inning with the his club leading by multiple runs.

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WA wins e-fuel and hydrogen power pledges at Paris Air Show

PARIS — On the opening day of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced that California-based clean energy startup Twelve plans to set up an industrial facility in Moses Lake to make jet fuel from electricity, water and air.

The Independent UK

Blinken says US ‘doesn’t support Taiwan independence’ in visit to ease relations with China

‘We remain opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side,’ US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says

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