Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden agree energy partnership as US pledges to boost UK gas supply Washington set to double liquified natural gas exports to Britain The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Lawsuit against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing is tossed WASHINGTON — A federal judge tossed a lawsuit brought against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in response to input from the Biden administration that claimed he was immune in his newly-appointed prime minister post. Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022
Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the fiance of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing President Biden's grant of immunity. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Most voters want Biden to fulfill promise on JFK records release, poll finds WASHINGTON – Almost three-quarters of of voters want President Joe Biden to comply with a Dec. 15 deadline to release the full records on the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, according to a recent poll. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
Jan. 6 Gold Medal ceremony gets awkward WASHINGTON — A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony Tuesday honoring Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was not without awkwardness. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
US opposes Al Jazeera’s push to take the Abu Akleh case to ICC Washington reiterates calls for ‘accountability’ although Israel ruled out criminal probe into killing of journalist. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022
Blinken says U.S. neither encourages nor enables Ukraine to strike inside Russia The United States has neither encouraged nor enabled the Ukrainians to strike inside of Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, but repeated Washington's determination to make sure Kyiv has the equipment it needs to defend itself. Reuters · Dec 6, 2022
Boeing's last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory After more than half a century, Boeing is rolling its last 747 out of a Washington state factory The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
U.S. military to increase presence of rotational bomber forces in Australia The U.S. military will increase the rotation presence of its forces in Australia, including bomber forces, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday after talks with his Australian counterpart in Washington. Reuters · Dec 6, 2022
Jan. 6 House panel will recommend criminal prosecutions, chairman says WASHINGTON — A House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will recommend criminal prosecution for people, possibly including former President Donald Trump, over efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election outcome. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
Chinese ambassador hails ‘very successful’ meeting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
US sticking with North Korea policy despite series of missile tests WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is not about to change its long-standing North Korea policy and will continue to focus on deterrence and stronger ties with Asian allies, a senior White House official said, despite leader Kim Jong Un’s unprecedented barrage of missile tests in recent months. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
Big Tech, free speech advocates join to oppose journalism bill WASHINGTON — Top social media companies and free speech advocates, groups that usually take opposing views over tech policy, are coming together to oppose a measure that would allow journalism organizations to jointly negotiate with tech companies. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
Jan. 6 House panel will recommend criminal prosecutions, chairman says WASHINGTON — A House panel will present the Justice Department with evidence that specific people, possibly including former President Donald Trump, committed federal crimes in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022 Religion, LGBTQ rights collide in Supreme Court case The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is sounding sympathetic to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 The UK and its Aukus allies push on towards hypersonic weapons and AI technology With defence ministers from Britain, the US and Australia due to meet in Washington, Kim Sengupta looks at what the future holds for the three-way pact
The Conversation · Dec 6, 2022 Early and mail-in voting: Research shows they don't always bring in new voters SciLine interviewed Jan Leighley, professor of government in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 4, 2022. Leighley discussed how early voting affects turnout, how turnout differs for midterm and presidential elections, how pollsters predict turnout and how to understand the persistent gap between…
Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022 More states offer health coverage to immigrant children A small but growing number of states are extending government health benefits to children regardless of their immigration status.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2022 Giants’ Brian Daboll defends team’s curiously conservative play-calling New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll had no issues with the team's play-calling in a 20-20 tie with the Washington Commanders in Week 13.
WEKU · Dec 6, 2022 Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists USCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.
Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022 Vows to reject corporate PAC money on the rise for incoming Congress WASHINGTON — In the 118th Congress, a growing contingent of lawmakers is telling corporate PACs: We don’t want your cash.
Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022 Five challenges Pakistan’s new army chief faces General Asim Munir has taken over at a time when Pakistan is tackling multiple crises.
Reuters · Dec 6, 2022 U.S. to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and fighter jets, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, amid shared concerns about China.
The Conversation · Dec 6, 2022 Australia and the US are firm friends on defence – now let's turn that into world-beating climate action Climate action is firmly on the political agenda in both Australia and the United States, following a recent change in government in both nations. As this year’s Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) get underway in Washington, the Albanese and Biden administrations appear keen for deeper bilateral cooperation on tackling climate change.
Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022 Biden will likely announce 2024 bid after holidays, his chief of staff says WASHINGTON — White House chief of staff Ron Klain said he expects that President Joe Biden will announce he’s running for reelection after the U.S. Christmas and New Year’s holidays.