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Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China

U_S_ Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U_S_ trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.”

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

McCarthy touts measure that would 'responsibly raise' debt limit, looks to a vote next week

WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair their favored spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase lasting through early next year.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Adam Frazier homers off the bench and Kyle Bradish cruises in return as Orioles shut out Nationals again, 4-0

WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, when pitcher Kyle Bradish went down with a foot injury against the Texas Rangers, starter Tyler Wells volunteered to pitch in relief and tossed five no-hit innings to not just save the Orioles’ bullpen, but lead the club to victory.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

White House urges patience as Sen. Feinstein’s absence leaves judicial agenda in jeopardy

WASHINGTON — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health issues are threatening to imperil President Joe Biden’s quest to remake the federal judiciary — but so far the White House is willing to be patient.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

US imposes $300m penalty on Seagate over Huawei shipments

WASHINGTON: United States authorities on Wednesday imposed a US$300 million penalty on Seagate Technology, to resolve alleged violations of export controls related to selling hard disk drives to Huawei Technologies, the Commerce Department said.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

Generic abortion pill maker sues FDA to protect access

A generic-mifepristone maker sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect access to the medical abortion pill amid a welter of litigation stretching from Texas to Washington.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

A top administrator with Washington’s health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information for thousands of users, including members of Congress

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington Legislature

A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles has cleared the Democratic-controlled Washington state Legislature

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Biden to discuss Venezuela sanctions with Colombia's Petro in White House talks -official

President Joe Biden will discuss Venezuela in wide-ranging talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday, including U.S. willingness to further ease sanctions on the OPEC nation only in return for concrete steps toward free elections there, a senior administration official said.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2023

Biden to huddle with donors next week as 2024 launch nears

President Joe Biden is summoning top Democratic donors to Washington next week as he prepares to launch his 2024 reelection bid

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023