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Biden, in speech, aims to keep abortion top of mind for voters as midterms near

WASHINGTON — As renewed concerns about the economy appear to be boosting Republicans’ chances in next month’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden spoke pointedly about abortion Tuesday in an effort to remind voters what’s at stake for women and families.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. seeking to make it harder for Iran to sell drones to Russia

The United States will continue to take "practical, aggressive" steps to make it harder for Iran to sell drones and missiles to Russia, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Tuesday, adding that Washington had a number of tools to hold both Moscow and Tehran accountable.

Reuters

Biden, in speech, aims to keep abortion top of mind for voters as midterms near

WASHINGTON — With renewed concerns about the economy seeming to boost Republicans’ chances in next month’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden spoke pointedly about abortion Tuesday in an effort to remind voters what’s at stake for women and families.

Los Angeles Times

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Iran agrees to supply missiles as well as drones to Russia

Defence secretary Ben Wallace flies to Washington to discuss dangerous new phase in invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

US Treasury's Adeyemo heads to Apec meeting with focus on trade, 'resilience'

WASHINGTON: United States Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Asia this week for a two-day meeting with finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific region and bilateral meetings in Thailand and Singapore, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

U.S. says it's raised concerns with Saudis over detention of U.S. citizen

The U.S. State Department confirmed that a Saudi-American citizen has been detained in Saudi Arabia, and said that Washington has repeatedly raised its concerns over his jailing, most recently on Monday.

Reuters

Packers expected to face Commanders backup QB Taylor Heinicke in Week 7

Starting QB Carson Wentz (finger surgery) is out, leaving Taylor Heinicke as the expected starter for Washington against the Packers on Sunday.

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Biden has shunned campaign appearances in key states. Blame his approval rating

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden’s political travel schedule is lighter than his two immediate predecessors at the same point in the midterm campaign, highlighting the challenge unpopular presidents face trying to stave off congressional losses.

Tribune News Service

Robert Griffin III ‘would entertain’ return to Washington

Here we go again.

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50 years later, '72 Dolphins remain unmatched in perfection

It has been nearly 50 years since the Miami Dolphins defeated Washington in the Super Bowl to complete their perfect 17-0 season

The Independent UK

Cyclist left with ‘great memories’ as Anti-Slavery Day ride comes to an end

Briton Gordon Miller began his cycle in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 5 and is to finish in Washington DC on October 18.

The Independent UK

Top House Republican wants Afghanistan-withdrawal documents preserved

WASHINGTON — Rep. Michael McCaul asked the State Department to preserve documents linked to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a signal that Republicans will start a new investigation into the issue if House control switches in next month’s midterm elections.

Tribune News Service

Freed from Russia, Texas native Trevor Reed touts GOP Rep. Pfluger in new election ad

WASHINGTON — Trevor Reed, the Fort Worth native and Marine veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for almost three years, has thrown his support behind freshman Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, in a new video ad for the congressman, who’s running for reelection this Nov. 8.

Tribune News Service

Moscow still has not notified U.S. about expected nuclear drills, U.S. official says

Russia has not yet notified the United States about exercises of its nuclear forces that Washington expects Moscow to carry out soon, a senior U.S. military official said on Monday.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

White House signals Iran deal talks have stalled as protests rage in support of woman killed for not wearing headscarf properly

End of productive negotiations is major victory for Iran hawks in Washington DC

Tribune News Service

Top CDC official says Title 42 border policy ‘came from outside’

WASHINGTON — A top health official told a House select subcommittee that a directive that has restricted asylum access at the southwest border since the pandemic was drafted without input from the nation’s top health agency but was instead “handed to” them, a report published Monday states.

Bangkok Post

US plans for Indo-Pacific 'misguided'

To ensure a free, open, prosperous, and secure world, the United States must be the winner in the race for global supremacy. For the US, the biggest challenge now is to compete with China, while at the same time containing Russia. That was the key message of the US' national…

Zenger

Top Biden Aides Among Those Who Will Benefit From Student-Loan Forgiveness Plans They Helped Craft

Two White House press secretaries are among the "fortunate 11" top Biden aids who will have their student loans reduced.

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Tribune News Service

Secret Service paid Trump hotels ‘exorbitant’ rates, House panel says

WASHINGTON — The Secret Service paid more than $1.4 million to former President Donald Trump’s company, renting rooms for as much as $1,185 a night, almost six times the normal maximum hotel rate the federal government pays for traveling employees, according to documents released Monday by a House committee.

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Secret Service paid Trump hotels ‘exorbitant’ rates, House panel says

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Justice Department requests prison sentence for Steve Bannon

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department recommended a sentence of six months in prison and a $200,000 fine for Steve Bannon on charges that he defied a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine seeks more help as growing GOP skepticism casts doubt on future US aid

WASHINGTON — At a Rockwall, Texas, town hall in August, U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon served up plenty of conservative red meat to the right-leaning crowd.

Tribune News Service

In partisan year, some Democrats stress work with Trump, GOP

WASHINGTON — Like many Democrats, Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut hasn’t been hesitant to attack Donald Trump. She accused him when he was president of bullying and racism and said his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, posed a grave threat to democracy.

Tribune News Service

Congressional fundraising climate favors Democrats

WASHINGTON — New filings from House and Senate candidates show Democrats drew strong financial support from contributors this summer and early fall, especially in battleground races for the Senate.

Reuters

'How's Brexit going?' British politics mocked at home and abroad

Britain's political and economic turmoil has been greeted with thinly veiled satisfaction among pro-European and leftist politicians abroad, with some commentators drawing parallels to chaotic Italy.

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