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GOP urges ‘damage assessment’ after classified documents found at Biden office

WASHINGTON — Republicans are escalating their calls for swift federal action after the Justice Department announced that classified documents were found at the University of Pennsylvania office of President Joe Biden, arguing he should receive the same treatment as Donald Trump.

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After Bolsonaro supporters' siege in Brasilia, Lula must reunite society – and his approach could not be more different than his predecessor's

On 8 January, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s defeated former president, Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential offices, rallying against what they falsely claim was a rigged election. The scenes, which took place almost exactly two years after the US Capitol attack on 6 January 2021, when…

The Conversation

DOJ probes Biden document handling – what is classified information, anyway?

The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the discovery of classified documents found in an office no longer used by President Joe Biden at a think tank in Washington, D.C.

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Washington presses Southwest Airlines for prompt refunds, reimbursements after meltdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Pete Buttigieg will require Southwest Airlines to give prompt refunds and reimburse extra expenses after its holiday cancellation meltdown, adding pressure from Washington to speed along a move the carrier is already making to placate customers.

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Treasury’s Yellen to stay on at Biden’s request as showdown over debt ceiling looms

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to stay in her post, and she agreed, a White House official familiar with the matter said.

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House Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures

WASHINGTON — Two New York Democratic House members filed a complaint Tuesday with the House Ethics panel against fellow Empire State Rep. George Santos, a Republican who has found himself mired in scandal since winning his seat in November.

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GOP requests intelligence 'damage assessment' of Biden docs

The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has requested that the U_S_ intelligence community conduct a “damage assessment” of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute, Rep_ Mike Turner sent the request Tuesday to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, saying…

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Seattle Seahawks: 12 end of season statistical leaders

Here are 12 statistical leaders for the team at the end of the regular season.

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High stakes for Justice Department as Jan. 6 Proud Boys sedition trial gets under way

WASHINGTON — The trial of Enrique Tarrio and other members of the Proud Boys, a militant group that allegedly took part in organizing the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is set to begin in earnest this week with the start of opening statements.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity

WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.

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Biden news – live: President makes first response to classified papers trove as GOP accused Dems of hypocrisy

Latest revelations cast a shadow over Biden’s visit to Mexico City for three-day summit with counterparts Trudeau and López Obrador

The Independent UK

In first act, GOP-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding

WASHINGTON — The new Republican-controlled House passed a bill to claw back $71.5 billion in funding for the IRS that was part of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care reconciliation law last year.

Tribune News Service

Jury chosen to hear Proud Boys Jan. 6 sedition trial

A jury has been chosen for the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the far-right extremist group

The Independent UK

War game shows Taiwan stops China invasion but at ‘enormous’ cost

US military support critical for Taiwan to fend off Chinese invasion, but the victory may be ‘pyrrhic’, think tank says.

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Commanders’ top defensive player grades for Week 18, per PFF

What a performance from Washington's defense.

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North Korea: record number of missile tests in 2022 has raised fears of nuclear confrontation with the South

North Korea began 2023 as it had ended 2022 – with some characteristic sabre-rattling in the form of missile tests. Having launched more missiles in 2022 than in any other year, on the morning of January 1 this year, North Korea tested a large new multiple launch rocket system that,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye, Syria, Russia FMs Meeting to be determined after 'Committees' Talks

Reports on the upcoming meeting between the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Syria, and Russia continue to be discussed as Ankara suddenly demanded Turkish control over Aleppo as an "optimal solution" to the issue of Syrian refugees. Iran also entered the path of rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus. Sources close to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shtayyeh Warns of Palestinian Authority’s Collapse

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh warned Monday that Israeli sanctions on the Palestinian Authority “will promptly lead to its collapse.” Speaking to Haaretz, Shtayyeh was referring to the retaliatory sanctions the Israeli cabinet imposed over the weekend on the PA, including seizing 140 million shekels ($39 million) in tax revenues.…

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Classified Docs from Biden's VP Period Found at Washington Think Tank

Classified documents from the time when Joe Biden was serving as Barack Obama's vice president have been found at a Washington think tank that Biden sometimes used as office space, the White House said Monday. Lawyers for Biden discovered the documents last November while clearing out the office space and…

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Biden’s Mexico visit comes amid tension on immigration, fentanyl, energy

MEXICO CITY — In the first visit to Mexico by a U.S. leader in almost a decade, President Biden met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Monday to discuss trade, the drug war and record levels of illicit immigration in a wide-ranging conversation that was mostly cordial but…

Tribune News Service

Trump ally Giuliani gets subpoena from Washington grand jury

WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani, a close ally of former President Donald Trump involved in efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, received a subpoena to testify and provide documents to a federal grand jury in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

DOJ reviewing classified files found at former Biden office

WASHINGTON — Attorneys for President Joe Biden discovered classified documents while packing up the Washington office he used after serving as vice president and turned the materials over to the National Archives in November, the White House said in a statement.

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DOJ reviewing classified files found at former Biden office

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Chicago U.S. attorney reviewing potentially classified docs found at Biden office

U.S. Attorney John Lausch will look into files found in a Washington, D.C., office used by Joe Biden after serving as vice president and before becoming president.

Tribune News Service

House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

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