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Bowser argues for DC autonomy as she defends city on crime response - Roll Call

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser sought to “set the record straight” Tuesday as Republicans ramp up criticism of the city’s policies.

Roll Call · May 16, 2023

Senate sends joint resolution on DC police to Biden - Roll Call

The Senate voted to block a Washington, D.C., police overhaul measure even though President Biden has vowed to veto it.

Roll Call · May 16, 2023

Recess starting to feel distant as debt limit deadline nears - Roll Call

The federal government is expected to run out of enough funds to pay all its bills on time as soon as June 1.

Roll Call · May 16, 2023

We don't have a position on one candidate: US on Pakistan turmoil over Imran Khan

WASHINGTON: Amidst a domestic turmoil in Pakistan, the United States on Monday voiced support to freedom of expression without any violence and reiterated that a strong, stable and prosperous Pakistan is crucial to its ties with the country.

The Times of India · May 16, 2023

South Korea and Japan use G-7 to push improvement in ties long marked by animosity

Amid the high-level efforts to settle global crises, this weekend’s Group of 7 summit of rich democracies will also see an unusual diplomatic reconciliation

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

ASX slips, Reserve Bank warns of further rate hikes, consumer confidence sinks to COVID-19 lows

The Australian share market has ended its day lower, while the Reserve Bank warns there may be further interest rate hikes, and consumer confidence sinks to its lowest levels since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1990s recession.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Supreme Court will hear a subpoena case that — surprise — Trump and Biden agree on

The case dates back to then-citizen Trump's 2013 agreement with the GSA to lease the Old Post Office Building in Washington for conversion into the Trump International Hotel.

WEKU · May 15, 2023

Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel lease

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

On this day: Wiz bested in ’18 East semis; Bing inducted; Nelson, Vaughn born

On this day, the Boston Celtics sent the Washington Wizards fishing in the '18 East Semis, and guard Dave Bing was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 15, 2023

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly offered to reveal Russian troop locations to Ukraine

Yevgeny Prigozhin offered to reveal the position of Russian troops to the Ukrainian government, the Washington Post reports, citing leaked US intelligence documents.

ABC News · May 15, 2023