Circle hires former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert as top lawyer Tarbert's experience and Washington connections may help Circle navigate hostile regulatory waters. Fortune · Jun 8, 2023
Biden and Sunak to focus on Ukraine and economic security in British PM's first White House visit President Joe Biden is welcoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for wide-ranging talks on Thursday as the British leader makes his first White House visit as premier The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Ex-Trump aide testifies before federal grand jury in Florida investigation of Mar-a-Lago documents Taylor Budowich, who had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency and now runs a pro-Trump super PAC, testifies in the probe of classified documents. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023
Sunak keen to see more children playing chess ‘because it’s so good for you’ The Prime Minister was visiting the Friendship Tech Prep Academy in Washington. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
AP PHOTOS: From NYC's skyline to Washington DC's monuments, wildfire haze envelopes familiar sites As firefighters in Canada battled hundreds of wildfires, the smoke spreading south engulfed New York City, Washington D.C. and beyond in a yellowish haze on Wednesday as people, many wearing masks, passed by familiar landmarks obscured by the smoky fog. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Trump’s lawyers told he is target in Mar-a-Lago documents investigation Move dramatically raises stakes for former president as investigation appears to near its conclusion The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023
UK trade deal with US ‘has not been priority’ Rishi Sunak admits The Prime Minister will meet President Joe Biden during his trip to Washington - but not presidential hopeful Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
UK not too small to be centre of AI regulation, says Rishi Sunak PM uses Washington visit to push Britain as global centre for technology and seek US involvement in safety summit The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak not seeking meeting with Donald Trump because of ‘busy schedule’ - OLD The Prime Minister will meet President Joe Biden during his trip to Washington. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
In State Legislatures, Targeted Bills and Bipartisan Support Were Key To Passing Housing Reforms Meanwhile, big, partisan "everything bagel" zoning reform bills that tried to squeeze through the entire YIMBY agenda floundered. Reason · Jun 7, 2023
UK Prime Minister Sunak talks trade, AI and Ukraine on US trip The UK prime minister is set to meet with US Congress members, business leaders and President Biden on a two-day visit. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Trump reacts with fury at news of possible indictment in classified documents case: ‘I’ve done NOTHING wrong’ ‘I have assumed for years that I am a Target of the WEAPONIZED DOJ & FBI,’ Trump says The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Police Almost Beat Him To Death. After His Conviction Was Dismissed, Prosecutors Are Recharging Him. Joseph Zamora spent nearly two years in prison after being convicted of assaulting police officers. The Washington Supreme Court overturned his conviction, but local prosecutors want to charge him again to show him the "improperness of his behavior." Reason · Jun 7, 2023
Fla. grand jury may target Trump workers Special counsel may be "investigating a one-off charge in Florida against an individual defendant or two" Salon · Jun 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 The Guardian view on Sunak’s foreign policy: a Europe-shaped hole Editorial: Britain’s alliance with Washington would be stronger if the PM cultivated better relations with continental neighbours
WEKU · Jun 7, 2023 A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires Some of the worst air quality was recorded in the Great Lakes region and in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Roll Call · Jun 7, 2023 House GOP signals plan at hearing to tighten DC voting laws D.C.'s election laws are ripe for voter fraud, undermining Americans’ confidence in elections, according to House Republicans.
Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023 Foreign aid sets up Ukraine to strike tough Russian defenses WASHINGTON - Ukraine has to breach multiple lines of heavily fortified defenses in its counteroffensive against invading Russian forces, and equipment and training provided by the United States and others will play a central role.
Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023 'AI doctor' better at predicting patient outcomes, including death WASHINGTON - Artificial intelligence has proven itself useful in reading medical imaging and even shown it can pass doctors' licensing exams.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 Paul Keating sent explosive email to Labor cabinet two hours before attack on Aukus, FOI documents reveal Exclusive: Former PM warned cabinet ministers over China, Pacific and US hegemony in lead-up to his pointed speech at National Press Club
GoodToKnow · Jun 7, 2023 9 fun Father's Day facts for kids - plus when is Father's Day 2024 and why do we celebrate it? Mark your calendar - Father's Day is nearly here... but why do we celebrate it?
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023 OPINION - Rishi’s US visit is short, but he will need it to be sweet too for key goals When David Cameron arrived at the White House on a beautiful spring day in March 2012, President Obama joshed that he was “chuffed to bits” to welcome the British prime minister to Washington. Since then there have been bumps in the road over Syria and Afghanistan, Brexit, trade, and two…
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023 Multiple witnesses subpoenaed in Florida in Trump Mar-a-Lago case Unreported involvement of top prosecutor Jay Bratt in the Florida grand jury could suggest questions about Espionage Act violations
Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2023 Why the Commanders Can’t Afford to Tank in 2023 Washington (and the rest of the NFL) has plenty of reasons not to throw in the towel early in the season. Plus, outlook for Justin Fields, the Bengals hype train, Soldier Field sadness and more.
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: Mr Sunak goes to Washington – but he faces an uphill battle The Prime Minister heads to Washington DC today for a two-day visit, during which he will meet President Joe Biden, members of Congress and business leaders.