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Five takeaways from Joe Biden’s Md. rally: ‘I don’t respect these MAGA Republicans,’ Wes Moore calls Dan Cox a ‘threat’

ROCKVILLE, Md. — In a show of party unity, the Democratic National Committee jump-started its midterm campaign in the Washington, D.C., suburbs Thursday evening, showcasing gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore and some of Maryland’s political heavy-hitters alongside President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service

Green group targets six House races in $2 million ad campaign - Roll Call

The $2 million ad campaign by LCV Action Fund will air in California, Connecticut, Kansas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Roll Call

10 Players to watch in Bears’ final preseason game vs. Browns

Here are 10 players we're keeping an eye on when the Bears take the field this preseason one last time before the regular season begins.

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Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.

Al Jazeera

Russia says it would be ready to extend spaceflight sharing deal with U.S.

The deal is an unusual example of Moscow and Washington still cooperating at a time when ties are at a post-Cold War low due to tensions.

The Hindu

Commanders still rank among the top 10 most valuable NFL franchises

The Commanders are among the top 10 most valuable NFL franchises — and No. 3 in the NFC East.

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Sammis Reyes says goodbye to Washington

Sammis Reyes says goodbye to Washington.

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Towns may grow millions more trees with $1.5 billion for urban forestry

Last year, legislators in Washington state passed a law to bolster the urban forestry work of the Department of Natural Resources. The agency’s urban and community forestry program, which had just two staffers in 2020, will grow to nine positions once the department finalizes new hires.

Tribune News Service

It sounds like Antonio Gibson will be Washington’s kick returner in 2022

Gibson was an outstanding kick returner during his final season at Memphis.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Potential changes in control of one or both chambers in the midterm elections could put the practice of earmarking federal funds for local projects on the chopping block in the next Congress.

Tribune News Service

US Tries to Ease Israel’s Concerns over Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata held talks in Washington this week to ease Tel Aviv’s concerns over the US offering more concessions to Iran in the nuclear deal negotiations, media reports said. Speculation has been growing that the United States and Iran are close to agreeing a return to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Warns Moscow Not to Divert Power from Ukraine Nuclear Plant

Washington on Thursday warned Russia against diverting energy from a nuclear plant Kyiv says was cut off from its grid, as calls for an independent inspection of the facility mount. Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is under occupation by Moscow's troops and was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Herschel Walker skips details in bid to oust Raphael Warnock

Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker has plenty to say about how his Democratic rival, Sen. Raphael Warnock, does his job in Washington

The Independent UK

US approves $1.95 billion sale of Black Hawks to Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 40 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia for an estimated $1.95 billion, the latest move toward strengthening military ties between Canberra and Washington.

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US elections may be the next big bet for Wall Street

WASHINGTON — American political junkies may get to bet tens of thousands of dollars legally on the outcome of November’s U.S. congressional elections.

The Independent UK

Report: Benefits of dams must be replaced before breaching

The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the Snake River must be replaced before the dams can be breached to save endangered salmon runs

Tribune News Service

Justice Department affidavit used to search Trump's Mar-a-Lago will be unsealed, with redactions

WASHINGTON — A federal magistrate judge in Florida has ordered the Justice Department to release a redacted version of the affidavit laying out the government’s case for executing a search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Deal reached to address 2 leaking nuke waste tanks

A deal to address two nuclear waste storage tanks that are leaking radioactive materials into the soil in Washington state has been reached between Washington state and the U.S. Department of Energy

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Rams’ Sean McVay Hires Former NFL Head Coach As Consultant

The two coaches worked together on the Buccaneers staff, in the UFL and on the Commanders staff.

Bangkok Post

The clean energy race is on but it needs investment

The United States has entered the clean-energy race in a big way with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Not only will the law subsidise US renewable-energy producers and consumers to the tune of US$369 billion (13 trillion baht) over 10 years; it also authorises the Department of Energy…

Reuters

Spike in China tensions won't change U.S. Taiwan weapons policy, for now -sources

China's aggressive military drills around Taiwan in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit put Washington on edge, but not enough to spur an immediate sharp increase in weapons sales to the island, sources told Reuters.

Tribune News Service

Justice Department files redacted affidavit used to search Trump's Mar-a-Lago

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a sealed version of its proposed redactions to the FBI affidavit used to get a search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, moving closer to a possible public release of parts of the highly sensitive document.

Reason

Washington Is Learning the Wrong Foreign Policy Lesson in Ukraine

So far, U.S. support for Ukraine hasn’t had any consequences for us. We shouldn’t expect it to always be that way.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Fact check: Will taxes go up for the middle class under the new Democratic plan?

WASHINGTON — Republicans are warning people: The new Democratic-written tax and spending law is going to mean a bigger tax burden, whether you make $40,000 or $400,000.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Warns of Sanctions Against Türkiye over Russia Ties

Türkiye's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia. Washington is growing increasingly alarmed that the Russian government and businesses are using Türkiye to evade Western financial and trading restrictions imposed in response to the…

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