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U.S. invites Japan, S. Korea to create nuclear deterrence body

WASHINGTON -- The United States has approached Japan and South Korea to create a new consultative body on nuclear deterrence to enhance information sharing and other matters, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2023

Efforts needed to ensure framework is effective

WASHINGTON -- The United States' move to create a trilateral consultative body on nuclear deterrence with Japan and South Korea reflects concerns about the increased anxiety among its allies regarding the U.S. nuclear umbrella.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2023

States rake in billions from taxes on weed sales. Here's where the money goes

Voters in Oklahoma turned back a ballot measure that would have legalized adult recreational marijuana. By one estimate, totals for taxes on medical and recreational use reached $3.7 billion in 2021.

WEKU · Mar 8, 2023

Q&A: Chair of New Democrat Coalition seeks to bridge the congressional divide

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ann McLane Kuster has been on the front lines of tight races, and over and over again she’s come out victorious.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Carl P. Leubsdorf: The surprising parallels between Reagan and Trump

On a February night in 1975, as the chief political writer of The Associated Press, I attended the second annual meeting of a new conservative organization for a speech that was to have a historic long-term impact.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

China accuses Washington of trying to block its development

Is the United States out to sabotage China

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Editorial: Josh Hawley is right: The GOP is dead. Pompeo and Trump are fighting over its corpse

Mike Pompeo almost got it exactly right with his critique of what’s gone wrong in the GOP circa 2023. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., last week, the former Kansas congressman and secretary of state put his finger on the deep problems in the Republican Party.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs: US Regional Presence Will Not Diminish, We Have Strong Security Partnerships

US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf defended Washington’s policy in the Middle East and stressed that her country realizes that its partners in the region face real security threats. The diplomat revealed that the US Central Command is working to establish an integrated security structure…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023

US, Israeli Officials Hold Talks to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

Senior US and Israeli officials have held talks in Washington to reinforce security coordination with the aim of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and deterring its increasing hostile activities in the Middle East and other regions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023

Commanders will not be pursuing Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson to Washington is not going to happen.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2023