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Big write-offs, Tax-cut perks: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s tax returns

WASHINGTON: Massive losses and large tax deductions in Donald Trump’s returns reveal how the former president was able to use the tax code to minimize his income tax payments.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2022

Four first-degree murder charges for man arrested in killings of University of Idaho students

BOISE, Idaho — A graduate student at nearby Washington State University was arrested in Pennsylvania in the killings of four University of Idaho students, Moscow police confirmed Friday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022

Speaker race headed toward dramatic floor election

WASHINGTON — Whether or not Kevin McCarthy becomes speaker under the incoming House Republican majority, the Jan. 3 floor election to determine who will take the gavel from Nancy Pelosi is poised to be the most dramatic in a century.

Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022

Republicans prepare to reopen the House gallery to the public

WASHINGTON — After nearly three years of pandemic- and insurrection-related security restrictions, tourists next week will be allowed into the House gallery, and unescorted visitors on official business will be able to enter House office buildings.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

Rep. G.K. Butterfield of NC resigns just days before term ends

WASHINGTON — Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced Friday morning his plans to retire just before midnight Friday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

China's new foreign minister will be Qin Gang, the current ambassador to Washington

China's diplomacy will offer "Chinese wisdom, Chinese initiatives and Chinese strength," Qin said in his first statement as foreign minister. He is seen as one of Xi Jinping's trusted aides.

WEKU · Dec 30, 2022

China Promotes its US Envoy Qin Gang to Foreign Minister

China has appointed Qin Gang, its ambassador to the United States and a trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, as its new foreign minister, as Beijing and Washington seek to stabilize rocky relations. Qin, 56, replaces Wang Yi, who has been foreign minister for the past decade.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

Jan. 6 committee is running out of time. Key documents may soon be locked away for decades

WASHINGTON — Just days before it disbands and loses control over the millions of pages of evidence it has gathered, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection has released transcripts of just 126 of the more than 1,000 interviews it conducted.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

Trump’s tax returns are out. Here’s how he was able to pay so little — so often

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s seven-year battle to keep the public from seeing his taxes ended in defeat Friday as a House committee released six years of returns documenting his aggressive efforts to minimize what he paid the IRS.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022

White House sending Jake Sullivan to Israel for talks with Netanyahu

The trip could set up a possible visit by Netanyahu to Washington.

Axios · Dec 30, 2022