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Biden dismisses calls for abolishing debt limit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a push from congressional Democrats to get rid of the statutory debt ceiling, calling the idea of doing so “irresponsible.”

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

Analysis: Biden sharpens final midterms pitch by ramping up rhetoric, touting economic gains

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is sharpening his final sales pitch for next month’s midterm elections, casting himself as fully in control of a solid economy even as economists and Republicans warn of a coming recession.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war

WASHINGTON — A day-old Pentagon policy on female servicemembers’ access to reproductive health services is already triggering election-year sniping among lawmakers and figures to loom large in forthcoming legislation.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

Trump subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 select committee issued a subpoena Friday to former President Donald Trump, ordering him to produce documents by Nov. 4 and appear for a deposition under oath by Nov. 14.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022

Venezuela's opposition unwilling to back interim Guaido govt for 2023

Venezuela's opposition parties have warned they are likely to withdraw backing for Juan Guaido's Washington-endorsed interim government in 2023, four people familiar with the matter said, raising questions about the future of the country's overseas holdings.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Police hunting suspect as two dead and officer shot on Washington tribal reservation

Officer recovering from injuries

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

US budget deficit plunges to $1.38 trillion as pandemic aid unwinds

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit saw a record reduction for the 2022 financial year, a second straight annual drop that reflects the drying up of COVID-related aid spending alongside a surge in revenues propelled by wage and employment gains.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

Trump subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 Select Committee officially issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump, ordering him to produce documents by Nov. 4 and appear for a deposition by Nov. 14.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022

Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump, was ordered to spend four months in jail and pay a $6,500 fine for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

Saudis plot energy cooperation with China amid tensions with Biden

It's "a clear rebuke aimed at Washington."

Axios · Oct 21, 2022