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GOP leader pledges China investigation If Republicans win House

WASHINGTON — House Republicans would set up a committee to investigate how COVID-19 spread from China and focus on military and economic threats posed by Beijing if the GOP wins control in Nov. 8 congressional elections, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

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Conservative justices may end affirmative action in college admissions — and beyond

WASHINGTON — Following last term's overturning of Roe v. Wade and an expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court's conservatives are moving now to sharply limit or strike down affirmative action at colleges and universities.

Los Angeles Times

We are a tinderbox’: Political violence is ramping up, US experts warn

In San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood, an intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and violently attacked her husband. In a New York courtroom, a man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. In Washington, federal law enforcement warned that violent domestic extremism posed…

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Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered Xi

President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking term as Communist Party leader

The Independent UK

Russia scolds U.S. over grain deal remarks

Russia's ambassador to Washington scolded the United States on Sunday for making what he said were false assertions about Moscow's decision to suspend its participation in a U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal.

Reuters

Federal judge rules in favor of bikini baristas over dress

A Washington city's dress code ordinance that says “bikini baristas” must cover their bodies at work has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court

The Independent UK

Ohio State’s Elite Recruits Are Crucial to Its Success

Washington-born defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau had a field day in Happy Valley, wrecking Penn State's offense en route to a 44–31 win.

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Gov. Jay Inslee, lawmakers aim to keep anti-abortion 'tentacles' out of Washington

SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and state Democratic lawmakers revealed details Friday about a push to enact a "shield law" that would protect abortion patients and providers from out-of-state legal action, and announced two more bills in the works designed to ensure to reproductive health care access.

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What to know about the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband

What is known at this point about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband is that a man broke into their home in San Francisco and severely beat Paul Pelosi with a hammer

The Independent UK

Behind Enemy Lines: 5 questions with Commanders Wire

Going behind enemy lines with Commanders Wire ahead of this matchup.

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Commanders planning to stick with Cornelius Lucas at right tackle this week

The Commanders are sticking with Cornelius Lucas at right tackle this week, which is the correct move.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Washington has been owned by the Colts, losing four straight

Can you guess who the last Washington head coach was to beat the Indianapolis Colts?

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Iran and US set for UN confrontation over Mahsa Amini protests

An Iranian intelligence report claims arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death were trained by the US.

Al Jazeera

U.S. says North Korea policy unchanged after nuclear remark raises eyebrows

The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a senior U.S. official responsible for nuclear policy raised some eyebrows by saying Washington would be willing to engage in arms-control talks with Pyongyang.

Reuters

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US attorney general changes rules on reporter searches

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland this week announced guidelines restricting federal prosecutors from seizing telephone records and notes from reporters — a move applauded by media advocates who remain concerned about federal, state and local government practices.

The Independent UK

Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees to Washington

Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state, atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws

Tribune News Service

Biden trade chief says next phase of China relationship unclear

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is waiting to see how leadership changes in China will affect the economic relationship between the countries, and will continue to defend American interests until Beijing undertakes reforms, the U.S. trade chief said.

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Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch the NBA

The Indiana Pacers will meet the Washington Wizards in NBA action on Friday night at the Capital One Arena.

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Former Capitol Police officer guilty of interference with Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON — A federal jury convicted a former Capitol Police officer Friday on one of two charges that he interfered with the grand jury investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol related to the deletion of Facebook information.

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Washington Can’t Find A Path Forward In Iran Nuclear Talks, Says Senior Israeli Official

A senior Israeli official is concerned about the Biden administration's attitude toward Iran after stalled talks over nuclear deal

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Washington HS football coach Joseph Kennedy reinstated after Supreme Court decision

Bremerton (Wash.) assistant football coach Joseph Kennedy reinstated after Supreme Court decision regarding prayer after games.

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Appeals court won’t review House request for Trump tax returns

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in Washington declined Thursday to revisit a ruling that said the House Ways and Means Committee could gain access to former President Donald Trump’s tax records.

The Times of India

‘Bird is freed’: Musk takes Twitter; Parag Agrawal and Vijaya Gadde are said to exit with big payouts

WASHINGTON: Twitter’s new boss Elon Musk wasted no time on Thursday firing CEO Parag Agrawal, legal head Vijaya Gadde and three other top executives of the company moments after he took charge, tweeting “the bird is freed” to indicate the social media platform would now be more open to unfettered…

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Photos: Veterans participate in the 2022 PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week at Congressional Country Club

Twenty veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges traveled to the nation's capital for specialized golf and wellness training.

Tribune News Service

‘I had my son on my hip’: How this congresswoman from Delaware landed her first internship

WASHINGTON — When Lisa Blunt Rochester went to a town hall meeting in the late 1980s, she wasn’t necessarily looking for a job. She just wanted to hear what her elected officials had to say.

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