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Republicans move beyond repeal-and-replace to other health care priorities

WASHINGTON — The Republican health care agenda was dominated for years by the all-consuming goal of repealing former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act but that singular focus seems to have faded.

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Robin Abcarian: Scandal, villainy, treachery — the Jan. 6 committee report is replete with juicy bits

The final report from the House Jan. 6 committee is a true gift to the American people.

Los Angeles Times

From the top of the political world to a basement office: How John Fetterman will fit in the US Senate

For close to two years, John Fetterman was a political celebrity starring in one of the nation's most closely watched — and well funded — Senate races.

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Judge cites Jan. 6 committee to reject alleged rioter’s defense

A federal judge in Washington rejected a proposed defense from a man accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riot that he was just following orders of then-President Donald Trump.

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Why 'Call of Duty' game matters to the FTC in Microsoft-Activision deal

Vancouver, Washington, resident Michael Feist has logged nearly 163 hours on "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" since it was released two months ago.

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2022 NFL playoffs: Who can qualify and how in Week 17?

Check out all of the NFL playoff scenarios that exist or Week 17.

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Kelly signs executive order banning TikTok from some Kansas government devices

WASHINGTON — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday signed an executive order to ban the social media app TikTok from state-issued devices in the executive branch, citing growing concerns about the security of data on the app, which is owned by a Chinese company.

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‘Stop the steal’ organiser pushes blame onto far-right allies during Jan 6 testimony, transcript reveals

Mr Kirk deleted a tweet boasting about sending “80” buses of “patriots” to Washington DC ahead of the Capitol riot

The Independent UK

Biden faces international climate-aid challenge in fiscal 2024

WASHINGTON — Even with Democrats narrowly controlling both houses of Congress, President Joe Biden was unable to convince lawmakers to fully fund his requests for contributions in fiscal 2022 or 2023 to international funds that help poor nations address climate change.

Tribune News Service

Seahawks RB Ken Walker ranked No. 17 by PFF going into Week 17

The Seahawks have drafted themselves at least one bonafide Pro Bowler and several other players with All-Star potential. Ken Walker is one of them.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With Biden and US officials making deals, could other Texans detained abroad be home soon?

WASHINGTON — After the White House secured the release of WNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner from Russian prison in early December — the U.S.’s second prisoner swap of the year with Russia — it committed to bringing home all other Americans wrongfully detained abroad.

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Texas congressman sees new law pushing world toward music instead of missiles

WASHINGTON — Texas Rep. Michael McCaul was asked in 2014 at a South By Southwest panel about the power of music to change the world.

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Biden builds a judicial legacy with diversified federal courts

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are transforming the federal courts at a blistering pace and creating an unrivaled legacy of diversity that will redefine the federal bench for a generation.

Tribune News Service

New chapter of U.S.- China competition

Both Washington and Beijing are trying to manage their superpower competition — and still come out on top.

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Los Angeles Times

Alexandra Grant's new coffee table book examines what it means to be a civic artist

In 1980, artist Alexandra Grant, then 7 years old, and her mother set out in a red Chrysler LeBaron headed from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City. Her mother, formerly a professor at Oberlin College, was relocating the two of them so she could take a post as a foreign service…

Axios

Atmospheric rivers sweeping West Coast trigger flooding and power outages

All 11 states in the Western U.S. were under weather alerts due to the storm.

Chronicle Live

The full list of North East road closures and ongoing roadworks this week

Drivers will be able to use the information to plan their journeys in advance

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers lose to Wizards, 116-111, as Joel Embiid’s 48 points are not enough

WASHINGTON — Joel Embiid clearly thought about attempting the potential game-tying three-pointer with less than a minute to play, but tried to drive to the bucket instead.

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Giuliani and Trump spoke up to 10 times a day, Jan. 6 panel told

WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani was in daily contact with President Donald Trump between Nov. 5, 2020, and Jan. 15, 2021, as much as 10 times a day, according to testimony by former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court refuses to lift Trump-era rule at the southern border

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court refused Tuesday to lift the Trump-era rule that has turned away migrants at the border as a public health threat.

Reuters

Japan, US arranging summit meeting in Washington on Jan 13 - Yomiuri

The United States and Japan have begun making arrangements for a summit meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington on Jan. 13, the Yomiuri daily reported on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Transportation Department to scrutinize Southwest after high rate of cancellations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will investigate Southwest Airlines’ onslaught of cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers and their luggage at airports and wreaked havoc on holiday plans.

Tribune News Service

Mnuchin and Pompeo briefly discussed 25th Amendment to remove Trump, Jan. 6 transcript shows

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo briefly discussed removing President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack but rejected the idea, according to a transcript of Mnuchin’s testimony.

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Supreme Court orders Title 42 border restrictions to remain in effect

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ordered pandemic-era border restrictions to remain in effect, granting a request by Republican state officials who said lifting the rules would have produced an unmanageable surge of migrants seeking to enter the country.

Tribune News Service

Mineta? SJC? Airport rebrand aims to show the way to San Jose while still honoring namesake

New York has John F. Kennedy, Washington, D.C. has Ronald Reagan, and New Orleans has Louis Armstrong.

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