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Biden Welcomes Gaza Truce, Laments Civilian Casualties

US President Joe Biden on Sunday welcomed a truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, urging all parties to implement it fully. The president said in a statement that Washington had worked with officials from the Jewish state, the Palestinian Authority and various countries in the region to “encourage…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden 'concerned' as China extends military drills around Taiwan

(This Aug 7 story corrects quote from Chinese foreign ministry in par 30 to 'waters off its own territory' not 'in our own waters')

Reuters

Bopanna loses doubles semifinals in Washington

In the Challenger in Lexington, US, second seeds Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni won the doubles title

The Hindu

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“This is horrific,” New York City mayor says of Greg Abbott’s policy as second busload of migrants from Texas arrives

In an expansion of the governor’s plan to bus migrants from the Texas border to East Coast cities, 64 asylum-seekers arrived in New York City over the weekend.

The Texas Tribune

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker take commercial flight after private jet backlash

Kourtney Kardashian and husband Travis Barker reportedly flew on board commercial flight from LA to Washington, following heavy criticism of sisters Kim and Kylie's use of private jets

Daily Mirror

Winners and losers in Democrats’ signature tax and energy bill

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are the biggest winners now that a huge piece of Democrats’ economic agenda is hurtling toward enactment.

Tribune News Service

Sweeping budget package passes Senate; House will take up measure Friday

WASHINGTON — After a year of negotiations, impasses and political maneuvering, the Senate passed Democrats’ top domestic priority: an economic package that would pump hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy programs, raise taxes on corporations and lower health care costs.

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Senate Democrats pass sweeping health care, tax and climate bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Sunday passed a sweeping health care, tax and climate change bill that will allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs — a significant political win as the party tries to send a message before the midterm election that it is delivering on its promises.

Los Angeles Times

Former Eagles linebacker Nate Gerry to sign with Commanders

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nate Gerry signs with the Washington Commanders

USA Today Sports Media Group

Iran says success of Vienna nuclear talks depends on Washington's flexibility

Iran seeks revival of a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, the Iranian foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that success of indirect talks between Tehran and the United States depended on Washington's flexibility, Iranian state media reported on Sunday.

Reuters

Scalia’s legacy lives on in Supreme Court’s abortion, gun cases

WASHINGTON — The seeds of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings on guns and abortion lie in the legal theories of a justice who died six years ago.

Tribune News Service

Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens

The Independent UK

Syria's Kurds Face US, Russian 'Betrayals'

A few days ago, an Arab official asked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the secret behind the unique cooperation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Lavrov answered that Putin and Erdogan enjoyed a "special personal relationship." Putin believes that Erdogan keeps his promises…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Donald Trump at CPAC Dallas complains, ‘I’m always being persecuted’

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump brought his dark views of Joe Biden’s presidency to Dallas on Saturday night, warning that “American civilization will collapse” if he’s not returned to power and reciting his oft-peddled falsehoods about the 2020 election.

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Los Angeles Times

Democrats clear first hurdle on health care, tax and climate bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Saturday advanced their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill following months of back-and-forth on whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities before the midterm election.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats clear first hurdle on health care, tax and climate bill

Tribune News Service

Who is and isn’t getting COVID boosters in Washington — and why that’s causing worry

SEATTLE — Filled with action figures, stickers and cartoons, Seattle Children's COVID-19 vaccine clinic has kept busy for months, accommodating hundreds of immunization appointments per week. But staffers have noticed a glaring hole in their schedule recently: Fewer and fewer people are returning for booster shots.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats' health care, tax and climate bill faces its first key Senate vote

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats face a key vote Saturday to advance their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill following months of back and forth on whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities before the midterm election.

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The Guardian - US

Republican who voted to impeach Trump projected to win primary

Dan Newhouse, one of 10 GOP members of Congress to vote for impeachment, set to beat Trump-backed Loren Culp in Washington state

The National (Scotland)

Emma Raducanu eclipsed by Liudmila Samsonova at Citi Open

Fellow Brit Dan Evans also went down in Washington.

Roll Call

Newhouse declared winner while Herrera Beutler’s lead narrows - Roll Call

One of the two Washington State Republicans who voted to impeach Trump last year won his primary while another held a narrow lead.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Chides China’s ‘Irresponsible’ Cut in US Communication Channels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritizing peaceful resolution towards use of force. His comments came as Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack…

Reuters

Blinken chides China's 'irresponsible' cut in U.S. communication channels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritising peaceful resolution towards use of force.

France 24

Taiwan accuses China of simulating an attack as retaliation for Pelosi visit intensifies

Taiwan accused the Chinese army of simulating an attack on its main island Saturday, as Beijing doubled down on its retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei after announcing a suspension of cooperation with Washington on key issues.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu’s Citi Open run ends after quarter-final defeat

Raducanu fell 7-6 (6) 6-1 to Russian world number 60 Liudmila Samsonova

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