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Exclusive-Under U.S. pressure, Lula delays Brazil docking of Iran warships -sources

Brazil bowed to U.S. pressure and declined an Iranian request for two of its warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro at a time when Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was planning his trip to Washington to meet U.S. leader Joe Biden, sources said.

Reuters

How To Answer North Korea's New Nuclear Taunt

Denuclearization is not possible at any remotely acceptable price, and that may not change for decades to come.

Reason

Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report of alleged unethical behavior

WASHINGTON — Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton oscillated between dodging and outright denial Thursday as lawmakers peppered him with questions about allegations of unethical behavior and abuse of his office.

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Coastal Storm To Bring Wind, Rain And Snow To Parts Of US

This weekend, a storm will form over areas of the southeastern United States, bringing rain and strong gusts

Zenger

House passes resolutions to block DC voting, criminal code changes

WASHINGTON — The House passed resolutions Thursday to overturn District of Columbia bills that would allow immigrants to vote in local elections and reduce criminal penalties, the first time the chamber has voted to nix local measures in eight years.

Tribune News Service

Donald Trump might lose millions in backing from conservative donors

WASHINGTON — Key Republicans are trying to choke off any momentum that Donald Trump can build for a third White House campaign to make room for a fresh GOP standard-bearer.

Tribune News Service

Exclusive-U.S. eyes joining Amazon Fund during Biden-Lula visit

The United States is considering its first contribution to a multilateral fund aimed at fighting Amazon deforestation, with a possible announcement during President Joe Biden's meeting with Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House on Friday, two U.S. official with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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US takes custody of Venezuela's embassy in wake of Guaidó's ouster

The State Department took custody of Venezuela’s embassy and official residences in Washington and New York after Juan Guaidó was voted out as interim president and the country was left without diplomats recognized by the U.S., people familiar with the matter said.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in apartment elevator

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator in her D.C. apartment building on Thursday, her chief of staff said in a statement.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota congresswoman assaulted at Washington apartment

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota is recovering after an assault in her Washington apartment building

The Independent UK

Minnesota congresswoman used hot coffee to fend off man who attacked her in elevator of DC apartment building

Attacker ‘punched her on the chin area of her face, and later grabbed her neck,’ police report states

The Independent UK

More than 200 freed Nicaraguan anti-government protesters, opposition leaders en route to US

Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to Washington on Thursday, a senior Biden administration official confirmed.

France 24

Brazil's Lula to meet Biden on Friday at White House

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traveled to Washington on Thursday, invited to the White House by President Joe Biden in a visit that will focus on support for Brazilian democracy and shared environmental commitments.

Reuters

Senior diplomat Sherman hopes U.S., China climate cooperation can continue at "difficult time"

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Thursday she hoped that Washington and Beijing would be able to continue to work together on climate "at this difficult time."

Reuters

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France 24

US-China balloon row: Breaking down centuries-old spying technology

This week, tensions between the US and China spiked further after an alleged spy balloon was shot down by Washington. Beijing later said it would firmly defend its interests after President Joe Biden vowed to protect the sovereignty of the United States. China continues to insist the balloon was for…

The Independent UK

Nicaragua frees 222 opponents, sends them to US

A senior Biden administration official says 222 inmates considered by many as political prisoners of the government of President Daniel Ortega are on their way to Washington

Bangkok Post

US: Chinese balloon 'clearly' for spying

 WASHINGTON: Images from U2 spy planes showed that the Chinese balloon that flew over the United States last week was unmistakably equipped for collecting intelligence and not weather data, a US official said on Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Biden mixes doable, aspirational health messages in speech

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden reiterated a call to “finish the job” on insulin prices, address the mental health crisis and “end cancer as we know it” in his address to Congress on Tuesday — initiatives that could have bipartisan support from lawmakers.

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Wait, layoffs and job growth? What's going on with the economy and is recession still coming?

WASHINGTON — Only a few months ago many economists warned that a recession was not just inevitable, it was around the corner. Inflation would take years to curb. Surging unemployment was on its way.

Tribune News Service

Q&A: Why Bernie Sanders says his ‘Medicare for All’ dream must wait

After railing at the injustices of U.S. health care for decades, Sen. Bernie Sanders in January became the new chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee. The job gives the health care industry’s biggest Washington nemesis an unprecedented opportunity to shape health care reform in Congress. But…

Al Jazeera

Lula goes to Washington eyeing a ‘new era’ in US-Brazil relations

Brazil’s president will join Joe Biden for talks in US capital Friday amid political turmoil, deep divisions at home.

Roll Call

Don’t sleep on Rep. Mike Lawler - Roll Call

He toppled DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney in one of the most shocking upsets of the midterms. Now the Republican is settling into Washington.

Reuters

With eye on China, U.S. Democrats want more resources for Indo-Pacific

Washington must commit more diplomatic and security resources to the Indo-Pacific to push back against China as Beijing seeks to create a regional sphere of influence and become the world's most influential power, U.S. Senate Democrats said on Thursday.

Reason

Brickbat: Rough Landing

A group of students from a Catholic school in South Carolina and their chaperones were kicked out of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., in January because they were wearing hats that said "pro-life." The group had just attended a pro-life rally. When a South Carolina…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Panama Says Iran Warships Might be Allowed Through Canal

Iranian naval ships will be allowed to sail through the Panama Canal as long as they abide by international norms, Panamanian authorities said Tuesday following reports that Tehran was sending vessels to the strategic waterway. Any Iranian military presence in the Canal would anger the United States, which built the…

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