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Lawmakers poised to renew push to criminalize Supreme Court leaks

WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court report this week on the leak of a draft opinion has revitalized an effort from two Louisiana Republicans to criminalize leaking information from the high court, a step some experts say could get messy if it became law.

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TribCast: Is bipartisan immigration reform a realistic goal?

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Washington correspondent Matthew Choi and immigration reporter Uriel J. García about U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s trip to the border and the odds of Congress passing a major immigration bill.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. Tim Kaine to seek a third term

WASHINGTON — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he would seek a third term on Friday, a decision likely to provide some relief to fellow Democrats who face a difficult map in their effort to keep their majority in 2024.

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Disability Rights Objection to Washington Nationals' Face Mask Mandate Can Go Forward

So holds a district court, allowing a damages claim under D.C. law for the Nationals' refusing to exempt from the mandate a man who alleged "that he had a medical condition and, because of it, could not wear a mask."

Reason

Bears request permission to interview Commanders DBs coach Chris Harris

Harris began his NFL playing career with the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders to interview Rams TE/assistant head coach Thomas Brown next week

Brown has spent the past three seasons working under Sean McVay with the Rams.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fighter jets, NATO, Congress and Ukraine: Complex issues roil US-Turkey relations

WASHINGTON — The United States is locked in a delicate dance with Turkey, one of its most problematic allies, that involves fighter jets, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Congress and, ultimately, the war in Ukraine.

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Washington history’s in the NFL playoff’s Divisional Round

Looking back at Washington's win over Green Bay in the 1972 divisional round.

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Factbox-Ukraine's military supplies: What ground vehicles are Kyiv's allies sending?

The United States and its allies have been ramping up supplies of armoured vehicles being sent to Ukraine amid their concerns about a Russian spring offensive.

Reuters

Anti-abortion groups marching in US capital to cheer fall of Roe

As anti-abortion activists rally in Washington, rights groups pledge to keep fighting on 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade.

Al Jazeera

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

Reuters

US Official: CIA Director Recently Traveled to Ukraine

CIA Director William Burns recently traveled in secret to Ukraine's capital to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a US official told Reuters on Thursday. "Director Burns traveled to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian intelligence counterparts as well as President Zelenskiy and reinforced our continued support for Ukraine and its defense…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says Iran is the World's Leading Sponsor of Terrorism

US State Department spokesman Ned Price described Iran as "the world's leading sponsor of terrorism." During a press briefing in Washington, Price commented on the European Parliament's resolution to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a foreign terrorist organization. He confirmed that this is a recognition by European partners…

Asharq Al-Awsat

March for Life returns to DC with new post-Roe v. Wade focus

One year ago, the annual March for Life protest against legal abortion took place in Washington amid a mood of undisguised triumph

The Independent UK

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US air traffic halt caused by ‘unintentionally’ deleted files

WASHINGTON: The contractors who damaged computer files leading to the massive Jan. 11 disruptions to the US flight system did so “unintentionally,” aviation regulators said Thursday.

The Times of India

US announces $2.5 billion in new weaponry, munitions for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States announced a massive new package of arms and munitions for Ukraine on Thursday as the country prepares for a new stage of war against Russia.

Tribune News Service

CIA Director Burns assures Ukraine of US support in Kyiv visit

WASHINGTON — CIA Director William Burns traveled to Kyiv last week, where he sought to reassure Ukrainian leaders that the U.S. would maintain support as the war drags on.

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New gun restrictions are coming in states where Democrats reign

Illinois lawmakers wasted no time in the new legislative session, taking just five days to pass major gun safety measures that include a ban on semi-automatic rifles, high-capacity magazines and gun attachments that simulate automatic fire.

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Supreme Court says it cannot determine who leaked draft abortion opinion last year

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Thursday it has failed to solve the mystery of who leaked its draft opinion last May in the pending abortion case that resulted in overturning Roe vs. Wade.

Reuters

CIA Director Burns recently traveled to Ukraine to meet Zelenskiy - U.S. official

CIA Director William Burns recently traveled in secret to Ukraine's capital to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Jake Sullivan meets Netanyahu amid rise of Israeli far right

The US official’s visit comes a month after Israel inaugurated the most far-right government in its history.

Tribune News Service

Former Trump adviser Navarro must face contempt of Congress trial, judge rules

WASHINGTON — Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro must face a criminal contempt trial for refusing to answer a subpoena by the congressional committee investigating the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a federal judge in Washington ruled.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court unable to determine who leaked abortion opinion

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Thursday it has failed to solve the mystery of who leaked its draft opinion last May in the pending abortion case that resulted in overturning Roe v. Wade.

Tribune News Service

As Roe anniversary approaches, Republicans debate next moves

WASHINGTON — Political messaging and state legislative activity related to abortion are ramping up in the lead-up to two milestones for abortion rights activists and opponents — the annual March for Life, scheduled for Friday, and the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision on Jan. 22.

Tribune News Service

House Republicans plan first hearing on Biden border policies

WASHINGTON — House Republicans announced on Thursday the first oversight hearing on U.S.-Mexico border security for next month and demanded a trove of records from the past two years, as they start to hammer the Biden administration on its immigration policies.

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