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US preparing for possible evacuation of embassy staff in Sudan

Pentagon says it moved ‘military capabilities’ near Sudan in case it needs to facilitate departure of embassy personnel.

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Biden aims to unveil China investment curbs with G-7 backing

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden aims to sign an executive order in the coming weeks that will limit investment in key parts of China’s economy by American businesses, people familiar with the internal deliberations said.

Tribune News Service

Colombian President Petro meets Biden in Washington, DC

The two leaders discussed issues such as climate change, migration and drug trafficking in a White House meeting.

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Nevada takes steps towards allowing assisted suicide pill

Eight states and Washington, DC have already legalised assisted dying

The Independent UK

Security comes first in U.S.-China economic relations, says Treasury Secretary Yellen

Still, U.S. and China need to work together on issues like climate change and debt relief.

WEKU

House committee advances disapproval resolution on gun rule

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee advanced a joint resolution Thursday that would block a Biden administration rule to strengthen regulations on firearms with stabilizing braces.

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Of Course Washington and Moscow Are Fighting a Proxy War

That doesn't mean Russia is right. It means we're being honest about how much the U.S. is involved.

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New caucus in Congress condemns poisoning of Iranian girls

A new bipartisan caucus in Congress is condemning the Iranian government over the recent poisoning of school girls in the country, amplifying the growing criticism in Washington against the Islamic Republic and its disregard for human rights

The Independent UK

'So grateful': Inside John Fetterman's hopeful first week back in the Senate after his treatment for depression

WASHINGTON — John Fetterman had been here before — but not really.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

US war game on Taiwan shows need for 'decisive action' to boost arms

A U.S. congressional war game simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan showed the need to arm the island "to the teeth," the chair of a committee on China said on Thursday, after the exercise indicated the U.S. must boost production of long-range missiles and businesses must brace for economic fallout.

Reuters

Republicans said abortion rules should be up to the states. Instead they’re in the courts

WASHINGTON — On the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and with it the constitutional right to an abortion, Sen. Josh Hawley was thrilled.

Tribune News Service

These Members of Congress Have a Revolutionary Idea: Write and Pass a Budget the Old-Fashioned Way

A return to so-called normal order wouldn't fix all of Washington's many problems, but it would be a step in the right direction.

Reason

Parents horrified as students forced to play 'vile' LICKING game with school staff

Disturbing video shows students at Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick, Washington, US, licking marshmallow cream off a plexiglass. Disgusted pupils were heard shouting "that's so gross"

Daily Mirror

Democrat Lucas Kunce focuses on Josh Hawley’s Jan. 6 actions in Senate campaign. It’s paying off

WASHINGTON — Democrat Lucas Kunce easily outraised Sen. Josh Hawley in his first three months after declaring that he would take on the incumbent Missouri Republican in the 2024 Senate race, centering his campaign around Hawley’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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House passes bill barring transgender athletes from sports

WASHINGTON — House Republicans passed a bill Thursday that would bar transgender women and girls from playing on athletic teams that correspond with their gender identity, a key campaign promise that Democrats denounced as cruel and discriminatory.

Sports Illustrated

The Dan Snyder Era May Have Devalued the Commanders, but He'll Still Cash In

Despite overseeing the downfall of what was once considered a premium franchise, the Washington owner will walk away with a sizable return on investment.

Roll Call

Hydrogen energy gets ready for its close-up as US funds flow - Roll Call

Politicians in Washington and U.S. states are jockeying to land federal funding for hydrogen technology demonstration projects.

Axios

A U.S. arms race with Russia and China could spin out of control

China is closing the gap with the Cold War era nuclear superpowers.

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Trade Envoy Tai Says US Not Seeking to 'Decouple' from China

Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who is on her fourth visit to Japan after being appointed the top US trade envoy, said all members of President Joe Biden's administration have…

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New US Sanctions on Hezbollah-Linked Network

The United States imposed on Wednesday new sanctions on 52 people and companies based in nine countries for assisting Lebanese businessman and art collector Nazem Said Ahmad, accused by Washington of financing Hezbollah. In a press statement, the US Department of State said that in coordination with the Department of…

The Independent UK

Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China

U_S_ Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U_S_ trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.”

Tribune News Service

McCarthy touts measure that would 'responsibly raise' debt limit, looks to a vote next week

WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair their favored spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase lasting through early next year.

Tribune News Service

Adam Frazier homers off the bench and Kyle Bradish cruises in return as Orioles shut out Nationals again, 4-0

WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, when pitcher Kyle Bradish went down with a foot injury against the Texas Rangers, starter Tyler Wells volunteered to pitch in relief and tossed five no-hit innings to not just save the Orioles’ bullpen, but lead the club to victory.

Tribune News Service

Gillibrand looks to bolster UFO office budget

WASHINGTON — In a rare open hearing Wednesday on the Pentagon’s so-called UFO office, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., panned the Biden administration for not sufficiently funding the outfit’s research.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court delays decision in abortion drug case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court gave itself more time on a decision expected Wednesday about a commonly used abortion drug, extending until Friday a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would restrict availability of mifepristone.

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