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Iran says success of Vienna nuclear talks depends on Washington's flexibility

Iran seeks revival of a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, the Iranian foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that success of indirect talks between Tehran and the United States depended on Washington's flexibility, Iranian state media reported on Sunday.

Reuters

Scalia’s legacy lives on in Supreme Court’s abortion, gun cases

WASHINGTON — The seeds of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings on guns and abortion lie in the legal theories of a justice who died six years ago.

Tribune News Service

Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens

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Syria's Kurds Face US, Russian 'Betrayals'

A few days ago, an Arab official asked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the secret behind the unique cooperation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Lavrov answered that Putin and Erdogan enjoyed a "special personal relationship." Putin believes that Erdogan keeps his promises…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Donald Trump at CPAC Dallas complains, ‘I’m always being persecuted’

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump brought his dark views of Joe Biden’s presidency to Dallas on Saturday night, warning that “American civilization will collapse” if he’s not returned to power and reciting his oft-peddled falsehoods about the 2020 election.

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Democrats clear first hurdle on health care, tax and climate bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Saturday advanced their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill following months of back-and-forth on whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities before the midterm election.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats clear first hurdle on health care, tax and climate bill

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Who is and isn’t getting COVID boosters in Washington — and why that’s causing worry

SEATTLE — Filled with action figures, stickers and cartoons, Seattle Children's COVID-19 vaccine clinic has kept busy for months, accommodating hundreds of immunization appointments per week. But staffers have noticed a glaring hole in their schedule recently: Fewer and fewer people are returning for booster shots.

Tribune News Service

Democrats' health care, tax and climate bill faces its first key Senate vote

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats face a key vote Saturday to advance their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill following months of back and forth on whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities before the midterm election.

Los Angeles Times

Republican who voted to impeach Trump projected to win primary

Dan Newhouse, one of 10 GOP members of Congress to vote for impeachment, set to beat Trump-backed Loren Culp in Washington state

The Guardian - US

Emma Raducanu eclipsed by Liudmila Samsonova at Citi Open

Fellow Brit Dan Evans also went down in Washington.

The National (Scotland)

Newhouse declared winner while Herrera Beutler’s lead narrows - Roll Call

One of the two Washington State Republicans who voted to impeach Trump last year won his primary while another held a narrow lead.

Roll Call

Blinken Chides China’s ‘Irresponsible’ Cut in US Communication Channels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritizing peaceful resolution towards use of force. His comments came as Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken chides China's 'irresponsible' cut in U.S. communication channels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritising peaceful resolution towards use of force.

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Taiwan accuses China of simulating an attack as retaliation for Pelosi visit intensifies

Taiwan accused the Chinese army of simulating an attack on its main island Saturday, as Beijing doubled down on its retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei after announcing a suspension of cooperation with Washington on key issues.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu’s Citi Open run ends after quarter-final defeat

Raducanu fell 7-6 (6) 6-1 to Russian world number 60 Liudmila Samsonova

Reuters

Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China Sea, seeking to allay concerns about the extent of the U.S. commitment to a mutual defence treaty.

Tribune News Service

Herrera Beutler in trouble as Kent gains in Washington's 3rd District; Newhouse advances in the 4th

SEATTLE — Challenger Joe Kent gained on U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in vote counts released Friday, leaving the six-term incumbent teetering on the brink of defeat amid the backlash over her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.

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The Independent UK

Trump-backed Joe Kent surges to just 257 votes behind Republican who backed impeachment

‘Pro-impeachment Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler needs a miracle’

Ballotpedia

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Tuesday, we covered elections in six states—Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Washington. Here are some results highlights:

Reuters

China's suspension of bilateral climate talks with U.S. 'punishes the world' -Kerry

China's decision to suspend bilateral talks on climate change with the United States does not punish Washington, "it punishes the world," U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry said on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Democrats line up behind budget bill while GOP pledges ‘hell’

WASHINGTON — The Senate is “on track” to start debating a roughly $300 billion deficit-reducing budget package Saturday after Democrats reached agreement late Thursday on changes to the bill needed to secure 50 votes, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said.

Tribune News Service

DC mayor’s request for federal assistance for influx of migrants sent by Texas is denied

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense denied D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser’s request for the National Guard to assist in the influx of migrants sent by charter buses from Texas, a day after Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the mayor at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

The Independent UK

Trump-backed challenger gains in Washington U.S. House count

Rep. Dan Newhouse was maintaining his lead among other Republicans in Washington state’s primary after days of vote counts

Benzinga

Russia To America: Keep It Cool And We'll Talk Prisoner Exchange, If Not Brittney Griner Stays In The Penal Colony

The Kremlin said Friday that it is now open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving Brittney Griner, although Russian diplomats are warning - scolding might be a better word - that Washington had better keep a lid on...or else.

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