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Harlan Crow's stonewalling over gifts to Justice Thomas tests Senate's power

WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the conservative billionaire who bestowed luxurious trips and private real estate deals on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, is signaling a will to do what auto-industry chieftains and Wall Street titans dared not: defy a Senate subpoena.

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DOD anti-extremism efforts draw scrutiny in GOP defunding push

WASHINGTON — Provisions to defund the Pentagon’s anti-extremism efforts are on tap for potential inclusion in the fiscal 2024 defense policy bill when members of the House Armed Service Committee hold their marathon markup session on June 21.

Tribune News Service

US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country

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Singapore: 'Premature' for any Asean talks with Myanmar

WASHINGTON: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Friday that conditions were not yet right for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to open high-level talks with Myanmar on the country's political situation.

Bangkok Post

Luis Arraez breaks out of slump with five-hit game in Marlins’ 6-5 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON — Luis Arraez was looking to break out of his mini slump, a three-game stretch in which the Miami Marlins’ hit-collecting second baseman was held without a hit.

Miami Herald

Illinois man charged with involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

CHICAGO — An Illinois man was arrested Thursday and charged with participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and will be transported to Washington, D.C., to face the charges.

Chicago Tribune

Staffer for lawmaker attacked at gunpoint after Congressional baseball game

Staffer expected to ‘make a full recovery’ after incident outside Washington DC residence

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NDAA could address Pentagon’s ‘revolving door’

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in both chambers are looking to rewrite the ethics and lobbying rules that affect Pentagon officials, retired brass, executives with U.S. defense contractors and even foreign governments.

Tribune News Service

Iran’s Raisi secures array of agreements on Latin American tour

Ebrahim Raisi visits Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, Tehran’s three allies in the region, on five-day trip.

Al Jazeera

The Global South is forging a new foreign policy in the face of war in Ukraine, China-US tensions: Active nonalignment

What does the Ukraine war have to do with Brazil? On the face of it, perhaps not much.

The Conversation

Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

France 24

Next Gen Stats has Terry McLaurin among NFL’s most reliable wide receivers

McLaurin is one of the NFL's best wide receivers by any metric.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘More extreme, more violent’: experts’ warning over khaki-clad Patriot Front

Their button-up shirts and chinos have prompted mockery but experts say the far-right group is becoming increasingly violent

The Guardian - US

Why is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken going to China?

Expectations are modest for Beijing and Washington in attempt to improve relations after a particularly bumpy year.

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How Biden and Taylor Swift beat Ticketmaster

WASHINGTON — Ticketmaster, the country’s largest ticket seller, will begin disclosing fees up front after angry Taylor Swift fans demanded change and the Federal Trade Commission proposed new regulations.

Tribune News Service

Biden’s hope to kill debt limit evaporates after recent deal

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s deal with congressional Republicans staved off a federal default crisis for another two years — but also evaporated hopes for now of ending debt ceiling battles once and for all, legal experts and White House allies say.

Tribune News Service

Owning the libs: GOP routs Dems at Congressional Baseball Game

WASHINGTON — The annual Congressional Baseball Game provides a chance for the grown men and women who lead the nation to dress up and play make believe like they’re real-life major leaguers.

Tribune News Service

US, Iran inch toward understanding aimed at easing tensions

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Iran are close to an informal understanding under which Tehran would free American prisoners and eventually limit its nuclear program, people familiar with the matter said.

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PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Daily Mirror

Man pushes fiancée to safety before drowning in kayak horror two days after engagement

Travis Valenti was kayaking on Lake Crescent in Washington state's Olympic National Park when his kayak began taking on water. In a heroic final act, he pushed his fiancée to safety before disappearing into the water

The Guardian - US

Washington threatens to disrupt PGA Tour’s merger with Saudi-funded LIV Golf

US Senator Ron Wyden has threatened to introduce legislation to disrupt deal which would see the PGA Tour merge with Saudi-backed breakaway tour

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine pilots being trained to fly F-16 jets, says Nato

Move follows months of debate in Washington, as Ukraine reports success in its counteroffensive

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court upholds adoption law seeking to protect Native American children

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the landmark federal adoption law that seeks to keep Native American children with tribal families.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Bradley Beal era in Washington hasn’t been pretty but it’s still worthy of appreciation

Bradley Beal deserves a little love from Wizards fans

Zenger

Deflation Pushes Producer Prices To 28-Month Lows Ahead Of Fed’s Interest Rate Decision

The PPI print follows the May consumer price index (CPI) reading, which came in lower than expected.

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