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An update on 153 state legislative leadership roles

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Ballotpedia · Dec 15, 2022

Democrats look to protect fertility treatments in post-Roe era

Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) are introducing a bill to protect access to fertility treatments.

Axios · Dec 15, 2022

2022 Feature Photos of the Year - Roll Call

Feature Photos of the Year: The best of Congress and Washington n 2022 as photographed by CQ Roll Call photojournalists.

Roll Call · Dec 15, 2022

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Editorial: Hostage-trading rarely ends well for US administrations, but it's a sad fact of life

The kidnapping sprees that made international travel perilous for Americans back in the 1980s and 1990s have returned in force. Only this time, other governments are joining in taking American civilians prisoner on trumped-up charges and effectively holding them hostage for use in trades with Washington. This rarely ends well…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 15, 2022

US Efforts to Restore African Confidence, Confront Russian Influence

US President Joe Biden and administration officials in Washington pledged to recognize Africa as a major geopolitical player in the international arena and announced Washington’s support for the African Union to join the G20 as a permanent member. The Biden administration’s biggest challenge is convincing the leaders of Africa that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 15, 2022

Anti-Kevin McCarthy group vows not to be picked off one by one

WASHINGTON — As Republicans huddled Wednesday to discuss House rule changes that could help Kevin McCarthy in his quest to become speaker, five members who have publicly opposed him made clear they’re organizing as a bloc and can’t be peeled off individually.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

US Senate votes to ban TikTok app on government-owned phones

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted to ban the hugely popular TikTok video-sharing app from all government-issued phones and other devices as the Biden administration considers restrictions on the Chinese-owned platform.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: ‘I don’t have any expectations’ on sale of Commanders

Roger Goodell is questioned about a potential sale of the Washington Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Biden meets with African leaders to encourage fair elections

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met with leaders of six African nations facing elections in 2023 and urged them to ensure that balloting is free and fair.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Nancy Pelosi unveils her portrait at the Capitol, marks end of an era

WASHINGTON — Nancy D’Alesandro Pelosi, the first woman speaker of the House and arguably America’s most important political figure of the last 20 years, took a bow Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

House sends Senate 1-week stopgap funds extension to buy time

WASHINGTON — The House passed a stopgap measure Wednesday to give Congress an extra week to complete an overdue omnibus spending package.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Missing Amtrak keys pose public safety risk, watchdog reports

WASHINGTON — Amtrak employees have tried to sell “high-security keys” used to operate rail switches and other “critical sensitive infrastructure,” posing security risks to passengers and crews, according to the government-owned passenger rail system’s Office of Inspector General and court documents.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Final defense authorization bill removes most House provisions on hate groups

WASHINGTON — The lawmakers who wrote this year’s final defense authorization bill deleted or diluted all eight House-passed NDAA provisions pertaining to extremism in the U.S. military or American society.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Morocco defeated by France in World Cup semi-final clash

It's the end of the road for Morocco's World Cup campaign, after France beat them 2-0 in their semi-final showdown. The Atlas Lions have still made it further than any African team in the history of the tournament. Also, as the US-Africa Summit continues in Washington, $55 billion have been…

France 24 · Dec 14, 2022

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022

Report: Dan, Tanya Snyder Likely to Sell Commanders

The Washington co-owners hired Bank of America in November.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022

Should the Wizards Trade Bradley Beal?

Washington should consider parting ways with Beal and Kristaps Porzingis after a dismal start to the season.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022

Alleged attacker of Paul Pelosi spoke of ‘evil’ in Washington

The US man who allegedly beat Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer during a home invasion has pleaded not guilty.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022

Biden promotes partnerships with Africa at leadership summit

US president announces new investments, trade deals in Africa, highlighting sustainable energy and infrastructure.

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France 24 · Dec 14, 2022

Biden pushes closer ties with US to African leaders

President Joe Biden is making his case to African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States can be a critical catalyst to their growing continent in the years ahead.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Washington man indicted in fires at Jehovah's Witness halls

A Washington state man who is already in federal custody on weapons charges has now been indicted in a series of arsons at Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls

France 24 · Dec 14, 2022

Charm offensive: Biden courts continent at US-Africa summit

We've seen African summits in Paris, Brussels, Beijing and Ankara. For the second time ever, after 2014, Washington is hosting an African leaders' summit. With superpower rivalries heating up, no long lectures are planned on human rights and corruption. Instead, the Biden administration is bowing to the African Union’s own…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2022

Washington State vs Fresno State Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Washington State vs Fresno State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl Presented by Stifel on Saturday, December 17, 2022

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2022

Ohio State flips 4-star QB Lincoln Kienholz from Washington

Four-star 2023 quarterback Lincoln Kienholz flips his college commitment from Washington to Ohio State.

Miami Herald · Dec 14, 2022

US is considering program that would limit entry for Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering whether to limit the number of Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans who can claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border while opening other avenues for immigration, but have yet to make any final decisions, several sources told McClatchy and the Miami Herald.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Dec 14, 2022

McConnell: Trump’s candidates fumbled 2022 away for GOP in Senate

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell said former President Donald Trump’s overwhelming influence in Republican Senate primaries led to hobbled candidates in 2022 who lost winnable general election races, leaving Democrats in control of the upper chamber for at least another two years.

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