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Jury to hear closing arguments in Proud Boys leaders' trial

A federal jury is set to hear closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial of Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to use force to keep then-President Donald Trump in power

The Independent UK

Philippines' Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said he will press U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to make clear the extent of Washington's commitment to protect his country under a 1951 security pact, citing growing regional tension.

Reuters

Türkiye Accuses the US of Establishing ‘Terrorist State’ on its Border

Türkiye has accused the US of establishing a "terrorist state" on its border with Syria, referring to its support to the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG), which is the largest component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Washington's ally in the war against ISIS. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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UN human rights experts begin US tour focusing on racial justice and policing

Panel established in response to George Floyd killing will visit Washington DC, Atlanta, LA, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York

The Guardian - US

Giant panda Ya Ya to return to China from US

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Female giant panda Ya Ya, having lived in the United States for two decades, will return to China within the next few days, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

Bangkok Post

US public sours on a Biden-Trump election rematch in 2024

WASHINGTON — Americans are souring on the prospect of a 2024 election rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, even as that looks like the most likely scenario at this stage, according to an NBC News poll.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy says House will pass GOP debt limit bill this week

WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House will pass his $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase plan this week, but he dodged when asked if he has already secured the 218 Republican votes he needs.

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How rich are the US Supreme Court justices?

WASHINGTON — The nine Supreme Court justices in total are worth at least $24 million. Or it might be closer to $68 million.

Tribune News Service

Report: Ukrainian forces across key river, raising hopes

A Washington-based think tank says that Ukrainian forces have successfully crossed the wide Dnieper river in the country's south to establish and maintain positions on its east bank

The Independent UK

Five days in Washington DC: what to do and where to go in a city with so much to offer

'It is the home of the President, Congress, the Supreme Court and many more must-visits such as the Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and Arlington.'

Irish Mirror

Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing to propose limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants that are so stringent they could almost wipe out the U.S. electricity sector’s planet-warming pollution by 2040.

Tribune News Service

Washington Renews Calls on Iran to Release American Detained Citizens in Tehran

Washington described Iran’s imprisonment of US nationals for use as political leverage as outrageous and inhumane, calling on the Iranian authorities to release US nationals wrongfully detained in Tehran. US Department of State Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the US has no higher priority than securing the release of its…

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US evacuated under 100 people from embassy in Sudan amid fighting

All U.S. government personnel were evacuated from Washington's embassy in Khartoum, as well as a small number of diplomatic personnel from other countries, U.S. officials said on Saturday, as fighting rocks Sudan.

Reuters

Special Forces Rescue US Embassy Staffers in Warring Sudan

US special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation of the American embassy violence-torn Sudan, US officials said late Saturday, sweeping in and out of the capital, Khartoum, with helicopters on the ground for less than an hour. No shots were fired and no major casualties were reported. With the…

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Italy rethinks its close China ties as US backs stronger break

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is getting dragged into the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing as she tries to disentangle Italy from its close relationship with China.

Tribune News Service

Nationals tag Pablo López for five earned runs, win second in a row at Target Field

MINNEAPOLIS — Venezuela born and major league raised by way of Miami, the Twins' newly signed starter Pablo López lasted four innings in Minnesota's cold during Saturday's 10-4 loss to last-place Washington at Target Field.

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At least 9 members of Congress sold bank stocks during turmoil, report says

WASHINGTON — At least nine members of Congress sold banking stocks before and during the market turmoil in March, the Financial Times reported.

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Chief Justice Roberts hasn’t responded to invitation to testify on ethics matter, Durbin says

WASHINGTON — A request by Senate Democrats that Chief Justice John Roberts investigate possible ethics violations by Justice Clarence Thomas has instead been referred to a judicial panel, prompting a renewed request for Roberts to testify on the matter.

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The Independent UK

Twelve-year-old girl among eight people hurt after drive-by shooting in Washington DC

Police say a shooter or shooters in a black sedan began firing ‘indiscriminately’ at around 10pm Friday

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brian Baldinger doesn’t believe the Commanders did enough at quarterback

Baldinger talks the NFL draft and Washington's QB situation in comparison to the rest of the NFC East.

Tribune News Service

Patricia Murphy: The $787M settlement for Fox News isn’t enough

In what feels like a previous life when I lived in Washington, D.C., I used to appear frequently on all three cable news networks as a political analyst.

The Times of India

There’s no silver bullet for Ukraine against Russia: Top US general

WASHINGTON: America’s top uniformed military officer said there is no “silver bullet” the US and its allies can give Ukraine to win against Russia even as the Ukrainian troops prepare to train on the M1 Abrams battle tank.

The Times of India

'2024 a big year for India-US relationship'

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration's point person for South and Central Asia has said, observing that 2024 is going to be a “big year” for the India-US relationship.

Bangkok Post

US Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, freezing rulings by lower courts that would have banned or severely restricted availability of the drug.

Tribune News Service

US Supreme Court keeps abortion pill fully available for now

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Texas judge’s restrictions on a widely used abortion pill from taking effect, keeping the drug fully available while a legal fight goes forward.

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