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DeSantis doles out millions but fails to mention it mostly comes from Uncle Sam

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has been on a spending spree for months, taking credit for millions of dollars in federal stimulus money he’s handing out to mostly rural Republican counties while at the same time bashing President Joe Biden’s big government spending.

Orlando Sentinel

Time running out on the 'one opportunity' for a climate bill - Roll Call

Washington is focused on Ukraine and midterms, and the likelihood of Congress passing significant climate legislation appears slim.

Roll Call

For two years, this Washington island has grappled with the long reach of COVID

The virus hit Whidbey Island early in 2020, and photojournalist Lynn Johnson was there. A million deaths later, we return to see how the pandemic has subtly but indelibly altered life there forever.

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Intentional crashes by pilots remain a rare form of air disaster

WASHINGTON: Indications that someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed a China Eastern Airlines Corp plane in March suggests the tragedy may join a rare group of air disasters deliberately caused by a pilot or passenger.

The Times of India

‘I lost a sister’: Shireen Abu Akleh honoured at Washington vigil

US attendees pay tribute to slain Al Jazeera journalist and call for independent investigation into her killing.

Al Jazeera

Baby joy eases agony for heartbroken daughter of Paula Tiffin after horror crash death

Amie Tiffin says new daughter is "a gift" from her mum who died in a horror smash 15 years after her seven-year-old son was killed falling from scaffolding in Washington

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U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

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IMF: Pandemic School Closures Could Inflict Lasting Economic Toll

School closures during the pandemic have set back children's learning in many G20 countries and could have a long-lasting negative impact on GDP in advanced economies, the IMF said Tuesday. Recent assessments of schoolchildren show that widespread virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in lower academic levels in India,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US seeks to wean India from Russia weapons with arms-aid package

WASHINGTON: The US is preparing a military aid package for India to deepen security ties and reduce the country’s dependence on Russian weapons, people familiar with the matter said.

The Times of India

US-Taliban deal pushed Afghanistan to collapse, watchdog finds

WASHINGTON — The U.S. deal with the Taliban — forged under President Donald Trump and implemented under President Joe Biden — was “the single most important factor” in the rapid collapse of Afghanistan’s forces as American troops withdrew last year.

Tribune News Service

It’s officially Charles Booker vs. Rand Paul in the fall for Kentucky’s US Senate seat

WASHINGTON — Charles Booker became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky on Tuesday, setting up his long-shot challenge to Sen. Rand Paul in November.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

US Justice Department seeks transcripts from Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has requested access to transcripts of interviews conducted by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service

Biden will ease sanctions on Venezuela for Maduro commitment to dialogue with Guaidó

MIAMI — The Biden administration will ease sanctions on President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a commitment from the government to dialogue in Mexico City with Venezuela’s opposition movement, sources familiar with the matter told McClatchy and the Miami Herald, marking a turning point in Washington’s pressure campaign…

Miami Herald

Spot a UFO? The Pentagon wants to know

WASHINGTON — If you see an unidentified flying object in the air, let the Pentagon know — and officials have promised to take you seriously.

Los Angeles Times

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Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history

WASHINGTON — The leader of Greece on Tuesday implored Congress to take seriously internal democratic erosion in the United States, which he said was critical to confront if Washington is to maintain its global leadership role.

Tribune News Service

Q&A: Brenda Lawrence sums up her political career

WASHINGTON — Brenda Lawrence is calling it quits in Congress, but she’s not done with public service. “It’s what drives me,” the retiring Michigan Democrat said.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois man gets 37-month term for threatening to kill Democrats at Biden inauguration

CHICAGO — A south suburban man was sentenced to just over three years in federal prison Tuesday for leaving a message for a U.S. representative threatening to shoot up “terrorist” Democrats at Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington early last year.

Los Angeles Times

Will the fall of Mariupol change the course of Ukraine war?

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his forces had conquered the strategic Ukrainian port of Mariupol a month ago. Only now, however, does that seem to be true.

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US set to block Russian debt payments, raising odds of default

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is poised to fully block Russia’s ability to pay U.S. bondholders after a deadline expires next week, a move that could bring Moscow closer to the brink of default.

Reuters

Venezuela hopes "all sanctions" will be lifted by Washington -VP

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday said her government hopes the United States' decision to ease some sanctions, as a key political dialogue is set to resume soon, will pave the way for a total lifting of restrictions on the country.

Tribune News Service

Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain

WASHINGTON — Unidentified flying objects were a punchline for years, but now Congress is taking these unexplained encounters more seriously.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon argues Ukraine crisis makes case for Scottish independence 'more important'

The First Minister used an interview in Washington DC to claim Scottish independence "was not about turning away from the world".

Benzinga

Caldwell Expands Partnership Capabilities With Addition Of Byron Marchant; Establishes New Offices

Caldwell Partners International Inc (TSX:CWL) (OTC:CWLPF) has added Byron Marchant as a partner in the Board & CEO Practice, adding to its capabilities in the U.S. federal and state public sector, public utilities sector, and the sports and entertainment space. Marchant joins Caldwell from the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni and Foundation, where…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tehran Criticizes Washington's Support for Peaceful Assembly of Iranians

Protests against deteriorating living conditions continued in several Iranian provinces, while Tehran protested the support of the US State Department's spokesman for the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Iran. US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a tweet on Sunday: “We support their rights to…

Tribune News Service

Clashing abortion laws in northwest US show chaos of post-Roe care

The stark divides and murky legalities of how U.S. states handle abortion rights may be most intense at the northwest corner of the country.

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