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Biden student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s student loan-forgiveness plan has been temporarily blocked by a federal appeals court, delaying distribution of up to $20,000 in debt relief for more than 40 million eligible borrowers.

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Biden dismisses calls for abolishing debt limit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a push from congressional Democrats to get rid of the statutory debt ceiling, calling the idea of doing so “irresponsible.”

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Analysis: Biden sharpens final midterms pitch by ramping up rhetoric, touting economic gains

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is sharpening his final sales pitch for next month’s midterm elections, casting himself as fully in control of a solid economy even as economists and Republicans warn of a coming recession.

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New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war

WASHINGTON — A day-old Pentagon policy on female servicemembers’ access to reproductive health services is already triggering election-year sniping among lawmakers and figures to loom large in forthcoming legislation.

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Warning signs: Hiring in WA may be at a tipping point

For much of the pandemic, hiring in Seattle and across Washington outpaced the rest of the nation, thanks in part to a red-hot tech sector.

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Trump subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 select committee issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump, calling him the “central cause” of a coordinated effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Los Angeles Times

Poll: In Washington's Senate race, Patty Murray still leads but Tiffany Smiley closes gap

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray holds an 8-point lead over Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley in a new poll commissioned by The Seattle Times and partners, a result that shows Smiley gaining 10 points since a similar poll taken in July.

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2 arrested after 2 killed, tribal officer shot in Washington

Authorities say they have arrested two of the three people they were searching for after two people were found dead and a police officer was shot on a tribal reservation in northeastern Washington

The Independent UK

Trump subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 select committee issued a subpoena Friday to former President Donald Trump, ordering him to produce documents by Nov. 4 and appear for a deposition under oath by Nov. 14.

Los Angeles Times

Venezuela's opposition unwilling to back interim Guaido govt for 2023

Venezuela's opposition parties have warned they are likely to withdraw backing for Juan Guaido's Washington-endorsed interim government in 2023, four people familiar with the matter said, raising questions about the future of the country's overseas holdings.

Reuters

Police hunting suspect as two dead and officer shot on Washington tribal reservation

Officer recovering from injuries

The Independent UK

US budget deficit plunges to $1.38 trillion as pandemic aid unwinds

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit saw a record reduction for the 2022 financial year, a second straight annual drop that reflects the drying up of COVID-related aid spending alongside a surge in revenues propelled by wage and employment gains.

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Trump subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 Select Committee officially issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump, ordering him to produce documents by Nov. 4 and appear for a deposition by Nov. 14.

Los Angeles Times

Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump, was ordered to spend four months in jail and pay a $6,500 fine for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Saudis plot energy cooperation with China amid tensions with Biden

It's "a clear rebuke aimed at Washington."

The Guardian - US

Washington state woman survives being stabbed and buried alive

Victim was able to alert contacts via smartwatch after attack by estranged husband, then escape from early grave to seek help

The Independent UK

Trump adviser Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in jail for contempt of Congress

The sentence is shorter than the six-month sentence prosecutors had asked a federal judge to impose

USA Today Sports Media Group

Packers vs. Commanders: 5 things to watch and a prediction for Week 7

Five things to watch and a prediction for Sunday's Week 7 showdown between the Packers and Commanders.

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Why are CBs J.C. Jackson, William Jackson III, A.J. Terrell, and Amani Oruwariye struggling in 2022?

J.C. Jackson, William Jackson III, A.J. Terrell, and Amani Oruwariye. Why are these great cornerbacks struggling in the 2022 NFL season?

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Shah's Son Praises 'Revolution' of Iranian Women, Calls for Establishment of Democratic System

Iran's Former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi praised the latest wave of protests led by women, calling for a regime change in Iran and a transitional government to establish a "democratic system." During a press conference in Washington, Pahlavi addressed the Iranian women leading the country's first women's revolution, supported by…

The Independent UK

Top Trump adviser Kash Patel has testified over Mar-a-Lago secret documents, report says

Patel seen spending hours at the Washington courthouse

WEKU

Rusty the red panda, who briefly ran free in D.C. in 2013, has unexpectedly died

Rusty the red panda escaped his National Zoo enclosure and was briefly free in Washington, D.C., in 2013. He has died at age 10 of unknown causes.

The Times of India

US mulls security reviews for Elon Musk deals, including Twitter buy

WASHINGTON: Biden administration officials are discussing whether the US should subject some of Elon Musk’s ventures to national security reviews, including the deal for Twitter Inc and SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, according to people familiar with the matter.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chris Cooley declines to attend ceremony honoring 90 greatest players

Chris Cooley will not be in attendance for Sunday's game, where he will be one of 10 Washington greats honored.

Axios

Seattle has world's worst air quality as wildfire smoke clouds Pacific NorthWest

The top 10 places in the U.S. with the worst air quality today are all in Washington or Oregon as fires rage in the states.

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