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US Imposes New Sanctions over Iran Sanctions Evasion, Targets Chinese Firms

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates that Washington accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products to buyers in East Asia. The latest US move against Iranian oil smuggling comes as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 121-120 win over the Wizards

This game had a lot of good photos as the Thunder defeated the Wizards, 121-120.

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Republican control of the House could deepen America's red-blue divide

WASHINGTON — Florida is a "refuge of sanity" and a place where "woke goes to die," Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said after winning reelection last week. California is a "true freedom state" that rejects "demonization coming from the other side," Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom promised.

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US watchdog blames Washington, Ghani for the fall of Kabul

SIGAR identifies six factors that contributed to the collapse of the Afghan government and return of Taliban to power.

Al Jazeera

Republicans ride ESG backlash to state financial offices

WASHINGTON — Republicans picked up state financial officer positions during the midterm elections amid a campaign against environmental, social and governance investing.

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How New York became friendly turf for Trump-aligned candidates

WASHINGTON — Last week, voters from Arizona to Pennsylvania rejected politicians who embraced former President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Kremlin says it cannot imagine public negotiations with Kyiv

The Kremlin on Thursday accused Kyiv of shifting the goalposts regarding possible peace talks, saying it could not imagine engaging in public negotiations with Ukraine.

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NFC East continues to have best record in NFL

It was another banner week for the NFC East, led by the Commanders' upset over the Eagles.

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Trump’s presidential run faces legal challenges over his role in Jan. 6 ‘insurrection’

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump faces an unprecedented effort to disqualify him from being on the ballot again over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, raising the specter of legal chaos in the 2024 election long before voters go to the polls.

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Editorial: What Congress must accomplish: Some must-dos in the waning days of the 117th session

Democrats will control the Senate and, it seems, Republicans, the House in the 118th Congress starting on Jan. 3, but the current 117th session still has some important business remaining. Even as Election Day vote counting continues on the last few House contests, the lame ducks in Washington must finish…

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Commentary: Washington needs to strike a new bargain with the Global South

Representatives of the G20, the world’s largest economies, have convened for their annual summit this week in Bali, Indonesia. The Ukraine crisis hangs heavily over the gathering, with participants deciding to forgo a group photo due to discomfort with Russia’s presence. While they might not approve of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing…

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North Korea Fires Missile, Vows 'Fiercer' Response to US

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to the US, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret.” North Korea has conducted a record number of such tests this year, and also fired hundreds of artillery shells into the sea…

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Report: Congress’ Dan Snyder Probe Could End in January

With Republicans projected to win majority in the House, the probe into the embattled owner reportedly could come to an end.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Vice President Harris, Philippines' Marcos to discuss Taiwan -envoy

Tensions over Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr next week, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Thursday.

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Pelosi era draws to a close as GOP flips House, Democrats look for change

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi’s historic run as speaker will come to an end with the Democrats’ unexpectedly narrow loss of their House majority, a power flip that will revive pressure on her to let a new generation of leaders take over the party.

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Billionaire Republican donor Schwarzman says he will back ‘new generation’ over Trump

WASHINGTON — Blackstone Inc. Chief Executive Officer and Republican megadonor Stephen Schwarzman won’t be backing former President Donald Trump’s bid for a return to the White House, saying it is time for the party to move on.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Cawthorn a no-show for latest votes. What’s next for NC’s embattled congressman?

WASHINGTON — Rep. Madison Cawthorn should have been on the House floor Wednesday afternoon.

Bangkok Post

Republicans take control of US House, but Congress split

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President Joe Biden's agenda for the final two years of his term –- and leaving power in Congress split.

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Ivanka Trump says she won’t be part of father’s 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON: Shortly after her father announced that he was running for president in 2024, Ivanka Trump said she would not be taking part in the campaign.

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama opens tour for new book, 'The Light We Carry'

Michelle Obama has opened a monthlong, nationwide tour to promote her new book, “The Light We Carry.”

Tribune News Service

Trump launches 2024 comeback bid vowing to ‘make America great and glorious’

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump launched a comeback bid Tuesday night, jumping into the 2024 campaign as a divisive but formidable front-runner – buoyed by unshakable support from the base and resisted by a sizable number of party insiders.

Los Angeles Times

Controversial Title 42 border policy vacated by federal judge

A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday vacated a controversial border policy known as Title 42, a public health law invoked by the Trump administration during the pandemic that had allowed border agents to quickly turn back migrants.

Tribune News Service

F-35 jet funding is running $1.4 billion short, Pentagon tells Congress

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has found that it’s $1.4 billion short of funds for the next major contract to buy F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp., according to a new list of so-called unfunded priorities sent to Congress.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback

WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback

WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris.

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