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Biden to host India’s Modi at White House next month

Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington seeks to affirm ‘deep and close partnership’ between US and India, White House says.

Al Jazeera

US inflation shows signs of moderating, giving Federal Reserve room to pause

WASHINGTON: US inflation showed signs of moderating in April, giving the Federal Reserve room to pause interest-rate increases soon.

The Times of India

US inflation down only marginally

WASHINGTON: Consumer inflation in the United States nudged down only slightly in April, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, despite strong efforts to cool the economy and rein in price increases.

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White House announces PM Modi’s state visit to Washington DC in June

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner on June 22, 2023.

The Hindu

How has the Commanders 2020 draft class developed?

How would you judge Washington's 2020 NFL draft class right now?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a law to protect minors seeking gender-affirming care from the intervention of estranged parents

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Washington following an absence

Feinstein, 89, returns to work after being away for months to recover from shingles. She last voted in February, and her absence has spurred calls for her to resign.

WEKU

Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is returning to Washington after a more than two-month absence led to calls from within her own party for the oldest member of Congress to resign

The Independent UK

Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea

Announcement comes as Washington has increasingly sought to shore up influence in the Pacific to counter China.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Stocks and FXI

Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, and while China’s economy may be recovering, tensions between Washington, DC, and Beijing have caused investors to shun Chinese stocks. The FXI is an ETF product that holds Chinese large-cap stocks that trade on the U.S. and international equity exchanges.

Barchart

Debt Ceiling Prospects Look Grim as Political Leaders Meet Today

The debt ceiling prospects look grim as bipartisan political leaders meet today for the first time on the issue. There are only about three weeks left until Treasury Secretary Yellen says the risks emerge on June 1 for a U.S. sovereign debt default. Specifically, President Biden today will meet with...

Barchart

Andreessen's $500 million bet on "civic-minded founders"

The innovative program aims to connect Washington and tech.

Axios

Experts: New Pentagon stats "stunning"

Military-industrial complex uses unprecedented influence to corrupt D.C. and starve funding for everything else

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US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

Reuters

British foreign minister to meet Blinken in Washington to discuss Ukraine

British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on reaffirming support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Title 42 expulsions at the US-Mexico border

Biden administration is preparing for end of contentious US policy that let authorities turn away most asylum seekers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Senior Bowl executive director likes the Commanders’ 2023 draft haul

Jim Nagy believes the Commanders got several good players.

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The Independent UK

China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track

Al Jazeera

Five years after Trump’s exit, no return to the Iran nuclear deal

Trump’s slew of sanctions and a changing political climate have contributed to JCPOA remaining in limbo.

The Texas Tribune

For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few

The two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.

Reuters

Joint Philippines-U.S. patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter - envoy

Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.

Reason

Brickbat: This Blows

A Washington, D.C., law that took effect earlier this year bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The law carries a fine of up to $500. But it exempts those using leaf blowers on federal property. USA Today reports Washington is one of several cities around the country that have…

The Guardian - UK

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA expansion a hot-button topic as roster cuts begin

“We need more teams,” Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud tweeted. “These players deserve to be on a roster. It really kills me.”

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