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Stopgap funding measure advances after permitting concession

WASHINGTON — The path to averting a partial government shutdown by Friday night just became a little easier to see after a key procedural vote in the Senate showed broad bipartisan support for a temporary spending bill.

Tribune News Service

Stopgap funding measure back on track after Manchin concession on permitting

WASHINGTON — The path to averting a partial government shutdown by Friday night just became a little easier to see, after Senate Democrats said they'd drop a contentious environmental policy rider that had drawn critiques from the right and left.

Tribune News Service

FEC Republicans block probe of contributions by Chinese elites to Trump PAC

WASHINGTON — Elections finance law complaints against an Asian day spa operator from South Florida who allegedly funneled contributions from Chinese elites, likely including foreign nationals, to a campaign committee backing then-President Donald Trump have quietly been dismissed.

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After bipartisan rebuff, Sen. Joe Manchin abandons private legislative deal to help fossil fuel projects

WASHINGTON — For once, what Sen. Joe Manchin III wanted didn’t matter.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. preparing new $1.1 billion arms package for Ukraine -U.S. officials

The United States is preparing a new $1.1 billion arms package for Ukraine's battle with Russia that will be announced soon, U.S. officials said on Tuesday as Washington awaits the outcome of what it calls "sham" referendums in Ukraine.

Reuters

Jan 6 rioter sentenced to seven years in prison for providing taser used to attack police officer Michael Fanone

Kyle Young, 38, also brought his 16-year-old son to Washington DC from Redfield, Iowa, for the insurrection

The Independent UK

Biden’s student debt relief plan will cause tax hit, lawsuit claims

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration was sued over claims that its sweeping new program to forgive some federal student loans will harm borrowers in at least six states, where laws require tax payments on canceled loans because they’re treated as income.

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White House hunger strategy widens free school meals, food stamps

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration outlined a national strategy Tuesday of executive actions and legislative priorities it says will combat hunger and address diet-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and various cancers that plague millions of Americans.

Tribune News Service

The Iranian Protests Were Not Made in the U.S.A.

The onerous sanctions regime carried out by the Trump and Biden administrations has done immeasurable harm in Iran.

Reason

Prototype electric airplane takes first flight

A prototype, all-electric airplane took its first flight Tuesday morning in central Washington state

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-US meeting

Solomon Islands signals it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration negotiated by the United States and Pacific Island nations this week, dealing a blow to the White House ahead of a high-profile presidential summit with Pacific leaders in Washington.

ABC News

After funding tech research, lawmakers look at risk of theft

WASHINGTON — After passing legislation that could pump almost $250 billion into cutting-edge scientific research and semiconductor manufacturing, lawmakers are turning their attention to protecting the fruits of that spending from theft by America’s rivals, particularly China.

Tribune News Service

Sen. Joe Manchin III warns of strange bedfellows in permitting reform fight, but finds his own

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin III’s controversial bill that would make it easier to build new power plants, dams, pipelines, transmission lines, wind turbines and solar farms could get a vote in the Senate as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Los Angeles Times

Health: Protein supplement helps control Type 2 diabetes, says Study

Washington A study which holds potential for the dietary management of the condition, has shown that drinking a small amount of why protein before meals helps people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Health: Study reveals that babies react to taste and smell in the womb

Washington Scientists took 4D ultrasound scans of 100 pregnant women to see how their unborn babies responded to flavours from foods eaten by their mothers. The research team scanned some mothers to see fetal facial reactions to the kale and carrot flavours. Read more on Dynamite News:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Mediating Between Washington, Tehran

The Iraqi government is playing a role in “bringing opposites together and creating a situation that promotes dialogue” among neighboring countries, especially Arab Gulf states, Türkiye, and Iran, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly in…

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In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot.

Tribune News Service

Jay Ambrose: Abortions are a matter of harm, not freedom

The midterms are coming and governmentally reckless Washington Democrats, once quietly woeful about their chances to maintain congressional majorities, suddenly have higher expectations as many voters seem to agree with them that it is fine to kill unborn babies. In some states, abortions are suddenly facing tough restrictions as many…

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The Times of India

US asks Pakistan to seek debt relief from China after floods

WASHINGTON: US secretary of state Antony Blinken urged Pakistan to discuss debt relief and restructuring with China, its single-largest creditor after the flood-ravaged South Asian nation made a similar appeal to other countries.

The Independent UK

Washington announces more aid for floods-ravaged Pakistan

The United States is boosting aid for Pakistan's flood relief efforts with $10 million, in addition to the already announced assistance of $56.1 million

Reuters

U.S. VP Harris pledges to consult S.Korea over EV subsidy concerns

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told South Korea's prime minister on Tuesday that Washington will work to address Seoul's concerns over recently enacted electric vehicle (EV) subsidies that could disadvantage Asian automakers.

Al Jazeera

World Bank slashes economic outlook for Asia over China slowdown

The Washington-based lender expects the region to grow 3.2 percent in 2022, down from a 5 percent forecast in April.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Steps Up Activist, Journalist Arrests in Protest Crackdown

Iran is stepping up arrests of activists and journalists in a crackdown against civil society as anti-regime protests rage nationwide, activists say. Twenty journalists have been imprisoned since the protests erupted earlier this month over the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, who had been arrested by the country's notorious morality…

The Independent UK

Jury to be picked for Oath Keeper boss' Jan. 6 sedition case

Jury selection is expected to get underway Tuesday in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

Tribune News Service

‘He was so locked in’: Bryce Elder becomes first Braves rookie to pitch shutout since 1990

WASHINGTON — The Braves began Monday with a White House visit to celebrate their 2021 World Series and ended it with Bryce Elder – who was in the crowd but not on the stage because he was not a member of last year’s team – pitching his first career shutout…

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