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Trump secures second extension on financial asset disclosure

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump — fresh off a weekend campaign appearance where he said he’s “more committed” than ever in his third bid for the White House — was given a second 45-day extension to file his financial disclosure form with the Federal Election Commission.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

White House officials to attend Memphis funeral for Tyre Nichols

WASHINGTON — Four White House officials will attend the funeral this week of Tyre Nichols, the Black man whose death following a traffic stop has spurred renewed calls for police reform.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

White House to end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11

WASHINGTON — The White House will end a pair of COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, the latest signal that the administration is winding down its fight against the virus.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Bolsonaro has no intention of cutting his stay in Florida short

WASHINGTON — Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is in no rush to leave Florida, making life deeply uncomfortable for the White House as it gets ready to welcome his successor and bitter rival next month.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

US not interested in pressing Israel amid violence: Experts

US will continue to prop up ‘status quo’, analysts say, as Blinken visits region following spate of deadly attacks.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2023

Where do Hollywood screenplays come from? Sometimes Washington - Roll Call

People in and near Washington come from all walks of life. And some of them spend their time writing screenplays.

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2023

They work for Congress. They also have second jobs

WASHINGTON — No one would confuse the photos for high art. One shows a woman dressed in smart business attire standing in front of the Supreme Court, her face obscured by a cartoon hand flashing the peace sign; the other is just a hand holding a Trader Joe’s employee name…

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect

WASHINGTON — It’s been more than three months since a damning inspector general report was published listing a series of alleged offenses committed by Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and more than two months since a group of Democrats called for his resignation.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

China warns against US House speaker's plan to visit Taiwan

China on Monday warned against a reported plan by US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan this spring, urging Washington to abide by the one-China principle and refrain from doing anything that could affect bilateral relations.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Manhattan district attorney to present Trump hush money case to grand jury – as it happened

Alvin Bragg recently empaneled grand jury to look into allegation that he paid off porn star before 2016 election

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2023