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Zelensky to Meet Biden, Address Congress in 1st Trip Abroad Since War

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington on Wednesday, a visit the White House said will send Russia a strong message of Western unity. The visit will "underscore the United States' steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes,"…

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Putin supports plan to increase Russian armed forces to 1.5 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin supported a proposal by Defence Minister to boost the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from, and address, the problems it is facing in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.…

France 24

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday

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From Poland to Pelosi: Zelenskiy's high-security travels to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's surprise visit to Washington, his first overseas trip since Russia invaded his country 300 days ago, started with a secretive train ride to Poland late on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukraine president to address Congress - Roll Call

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is slated to visit Washington, where he will visit President Biden at the White House and address Congress.

Roll Call

Zelensky news – live: Ukraine president to meet Biden in first international trip since start of Russia war

Follow live updates on Zelensky’s visit to US where he will meet Biden in Washington 10 months into Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to address Congress in first foreign trip since Russian invasion

WASHINGTON — In his first known trip abroad since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to arrive in Washington on Wednesday to meet with President Biden and address a joint session of Congress.

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US urges Supreme Court to let Title 42 border policy end

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to reject a last-ditch effort by a group of states to preserve pandemic-related asylum restrictions, which were initially set to end Wednesday before the high court halted the termination.

Tribune News Service

Ukrainian President Zelensky to travel to US in first foreign visit today

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Joe Biden on a visit to Washington on Wednesday which would be his first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion

Daily Mirror

Trump’s tax records to be released by Democrats after House panel vote

WASHINGTON — A House committee voted to release Donald Trump’s tax information to the public in the coming days, capping a three-year legal saga initiated by Democrats to obtain and release the former president’s closely held financial documents.

Tribune News Service

Sam Bankman-Fried to fly to US Wednesday, escorted by FBI agents

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities are set to whisk Sam Bankman-Fried to the U.S. on Wednesday to face a range of criminal charges related to the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

Tribune News Service

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to speak with Biden, address Congress

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet in Washington with President Biden and Congress on Wednesday. The trip comes as lawmakers are debating billions more in aid for Ukraine.

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Congressional panel votes to release Trump's tax returns to public

WASHINGTON — A House panel voted Tuesday along party lines to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns, an unprecedented move that marks the culmination of a yearslong legal battle to disclose his financial records.

Los Angeles Times

Jeffries bypasses two Californians in his pick for House Democrats' campaign arm

WASHINGTON — Incoming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on Tuesday named Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., to chair House Democrats' campaign arm, bypassing the two Californians who were actively seeking the post.

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Invoking World War Two, Zelenskiy tells Congress aid is not charity

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that aid to Ukraine is an investment in democracy, not charity, and invoked American victory over the Nazis in a key World War Two battle to press for continued assistance.

France 24

Ukraine's Zelensky plans to travel to US, first trip abroad since war started

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit DC on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February

Tribune News Service

As threats rise, Congress agrees on extra money for Capitol Police

WASHINGTON — As part of a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package released Tuesday, the $6.9 billion fiscal 2023 Legislative Branch portion would give a boost to the Capitol Police as the force grapples with threats against lawmakers.

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Reuters

Zelenskiy may visit Washington to meet Biden, congressional leaders- sources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to visit the White House and the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, though security concerns could force a change in plans, two sources familiar with the planning said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Trump’s tax records poised for release as Democrats vote

WASHINGTON — A House committee is set to vote Tuesday on releasing Donald Trump’s tax information to the public, capping a three-year legal saga initiated by Democrats to obtain and release the former president’s closely held financial documents.

Reuters

U.S. hopes to see China defeat current COVID outbreak

The United States on Tuesday indicated it stands ready to assist China with its surging COVID-19 outbreak, warning that an uncontrolled spread there may have implications for the global economy.

The Independent UK

Cause of death revealed for Washington woman who went missing after snorkelling in Hawaii

The 60-year-old woman from Washington State was snorkelling off the coast of Maui last week with her spouse

Tribune News Service

EPA strengthens smog-forming emissions rules for heavy trucks

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implemented new, more stringent limits on smog-producing emissions from heavy-duty trucks Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

The public may not see all of the Jan. 6 committee's work for decades — if ever

WASHINGTON — The final report by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection will provide the most comprehensive account yet of what led to the worst attack on the Capitol in more than 200 years. But it's not likely to include all of the evidence the panel collected…

Reuters

U.S. sees 'conflicting' views in Russia on fresh Ukraine offensive

There are conflicting views in Russia on whether or not to launch a renewed offensive in Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday, reiterating that Washington would keep backing Kyiv regardless of which scenario plays out.

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