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These veterans' student loans are gone, but so are their GI Bill benefits. How that could change

WASHINGTON — When her Army career was cut short by a medical discharge in 2005, Tasha Berkhalter decided to pursue a degree that she hoped would lead to a career as an FBI agent. The now-defunct, for-profit ITT Technical Institute promised a flexible class schedule that would meet her needs…

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Analysis: FDA case may reveal if Supreme Court's conservative justices are abortion foes above all else

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's fast-track encounter with abortion pills this week may reveal much about the three justices who were crucial to overturning Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion.

Los Angeles Times

US envoy visits WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian jail

Ambassador says reporter is ‘in good health and remains strong’ as dozens of countries voice concern over his arrest.

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U.S. to offer additional help to Ukraine for Russian war crimes probes

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Monday the Justice Department intends to appoint a prosecutor and a legal adviser to assist Ukraine with its efforts to investigate and prosecute suspected war crimes by Russian forces.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula draws Russian praise, U.S. scorn for Ukraine views

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva drew criticism from the United States on Monday for his recent comments suggesting the West had been "encouraging" war by arming Ukraine, while he was praised by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for his proposal for peace talks.

Reuters

Slow start on World Bank reform angers climate-hit countries

World Bank meetings in Washington were supposed to be a first step in a new era of affordable loans for developing nations hard hit by climate change

The Independent UK

Pediatrician launches new PAC focused on children

WASHINGTON — A pediatrician from South Carolina is forming a new political organization focused on children’s issues.

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Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature

WASHINGTON — The first three months of this year saw a new Republican majority take control of the House and, after a bumpy start marked by a prolonged speaker election, try to exert its influence on Democrats who control the Senate and White House.

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China says condemns US sanctions on its firms allegedly involved in fentanyl trade

China strongly condemns U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms over their allegedly involvement in the fentanyl trade, and has lodged solemn representations with Washington, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

S.Korea, US, Japan Hold Missile Defense Drills to Counter N.Korea

South Korea, the United States and Japan staged joint naval missile defense exercises on Monday, in a push to improve security co-operation and respond better to North Korea's evolving missile threats, Seoul's navy said. The news came days after the three nations agreed at talks in Washington to hold regular…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GOP leader McConnell returning to Senate after head injury

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will be back at work in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, almost six weeks after a fall at a Washington-area hotel and undergoing extended treatment for a concussion

The Independent UK

Justice Thomas reported income from defunct firm, Washington Post says

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported income from a real estate firm founded by his wife and her family, even after the company ceased to exist, The Washington Post said.

Tribune News Service

Graham calls for people to be ‘fired’ over US intelligence leak

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham questioned why a low-ranking Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking secret intelligence had access to the information and demanded people lose their jobs over the security failure.

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Feinstein needs to decide her future in Senate soon, Klobuchar says

WASHINGTON — Dianne Feinstein, who has been absent from the U.S. Senate for weeks due to illness, needs to make a decision soon about her fate if she doesn’t recover enough to return for key votes in the closely divided chamber, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.

Los Angeles Times

Pentagon leak details reservations for support of Ukraine from US allies Egypt, Israel and South Korea

WASHINGTON — Since the day Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 14 months ago, President Joe Biden has cited the strength of the widespread international commitment to the mission of defending an independent democracy against a brutal aggressor.

Tribune News Service

Advocates eye farm bill to avert drop in affordable rural housing

WASHINGTON — Housing advocates are turning to this year’s farm bill in an effort to steer rural communities away from an affordable housing cliff ahead.

The Guardian - UK

Age of globalisation is now the age of instability – and we need a plan

Bridgetown Initiative could be way for rich nations’ development finance words to become action

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Trump attorney compelled to testify recuses from Mar-a-Lago work

WASHINGTON — Evan Corcoran, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team, has stopped working on the federal criminal investigation into alleged mishandling of classified documents in light of his recent appearance before a grand jury, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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Tim Scott has $22 million to test waters for presidential run

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has a nest egg that would allow him to seek the Republican nomination.

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Blinken looks to deepen Vietnam ties as China tensions simmer

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States wants to formally upgrade its relationship with Vietnam, in part to reinforce the “rules-based” order in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington continues to seek deeper ties with countries in Asia wary of China’s rise.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces he will not run for president in 2024

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Friday afternoon he would not be running for president this year, putting an end to a potential presidential bid that failed to pick up momentum.

Reuters

Chinese spy balloon's solar panels could power sophisticated radar -Washington Post

A Chinese spy balloon that was shot down by the U.S. in February carried solar panels that could generate enough electricity to power a type of radar that can generate images at night and through clouds, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing leaked U.S. intelligence documents.

Daily Mirror

Ron Rivera breaks silence on Dan Snyder following Washington Commanders sale

Dan Snyder is finally set to complete the sale of the Washington Commanders, and head coach Ron Rivera has spoken out about the situation following months of uncertainty

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Hal Brands: What went wrong in the Afghan pullout? Biden’s not saying

This month marks two years since President Joe Biden ordered the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, bringing America’s two-decade war there to an end. One might hope that Washington would be engaged in a searching debate about what went wrong in that conflict. So far, alas, it’s not clear…

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