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Philippines to speed up US defence pact for troops, facilities

The Philippines wants to accelerate a defence pact with US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Tuesday briefing: What you need to know ahead of US midterms

In today’s newsletter: As Americans vote for senators, representatives and local officials, our Washington DC bureau chief explains why this contest is so important and how the balance of power might shift

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Pelosi says attack on husband will be factor in her future plans

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the attack on her husband, Paul, would be a factor in deciding her political future, and expressed dismay that former President Donald Trump and others, including Elon Musk, had cast doubt on the attack.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Oath Keepers founder calls members ‘stupid’ for US Capitol breach

WASHINGTON — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors at his seditious conspiracy trial that it was “stupid” for members of his right-wing group to join Donald Trump supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol last year to protest the presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Four big companies pour money into Washington's elections

SEATTLE — While Washingtonians have been casting ballots and making their voices heard in Tuesday's midterm elections, some of Washington's top corporations have put their money where their interests lie.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

If control of the House is close, Jan. 3 could be chaos

WASHINGTON — Consider the following scenario: Following a contentious midterm election, the House gathers on the first day of the new Congress to organize itself. With an unpopular Democrat in the White House, the party appears to have lost its House majority. But something’s amiss.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Russia’s Prigozhin Admits Interfering in US Elections

Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Monday he had interfered in US elections and would continue doing so in future, the first such admission from a figure implicated by Washington in efforts to influence American politics. In comments posted by the press service of his Concord catering firm on Russia's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022

One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol

WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

PHOTOS: The top images from the Commanders’ Week 9 loss to the Vikings

We look back at some of the best images from Washington's Week 9 game against the Vikings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022

Richland school board enacts new policy on race in U.S. history lessons

The Richland School Board in Washington state, which governs the 583rd largest school district in the country with 14,221 students, voted 4-1 on October 25, 2022, to adopt Policy 2360, which specifies how teachers can discuss race in U.S. history lessons. It is one of several recent responses to trends in…

Ballotpedia · Nov 7, 2022