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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

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.

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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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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 Guardian - US

Emma Raducanu eclipsed by Liudmila Samsonova at Citi Open

Fellow Brit Dan Evans also went down in Washington.

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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.

Roll Call

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…

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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.

Reuters

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.

France 24

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

The Independent UK

Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China Sea, seeking to allay concerns about the extent of the U.S. commitment to a mutual defence treaty.

Reuters

Herrera Beutler in trouble as Kent gains in Washington's 3rd District; Newhouse advances in the 4th

SEATTLE — Challenger Joe Kent gained on U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in vote counts released Friday, leaving the six-term incumbent teetering on the brink of defeat amid the backlash over her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Trump-backed Joe Kent surges to just 257 votes behind Republican who backed impeachment

‘Pro-impeachment Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler needs a miracle’

The Independent UK

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Tuesday, we covered elections in six states—Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Washington. Here are some results highlights:

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China's suspension of bilateral climate talks with U.S. 'punishes the world' -Kerry

China's decision to suspend bilateral talks on climate change with the United States does not punish Washington, "it punishes the world," U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry said on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Democrats line up behind budget bill while GOP pledges ‘hell’

WASHINGTON — The Senate is “on track” to start debating a roughly $300 billion deficit-reducing budget package Saturday after Democrats reached agreement late Thursday on changes to the bill needed to secure 50 votes, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said.

Tribune News Service

DC mayor’s request for federal assistance for influx of migrants sent by Texas is denied

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense denied D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser’s request for the National Guard to assist in the influx of migrants sent by charter buses from Texas, a day after Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the mayor at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

The Independent UK

Trump-backed challenger gains in Washington U.S. House count

Rep. Dan Newhouse was maintaining his lead among other Republicans in Washington state’s primary after days of vote counts

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Russia To America: Keep It Cool And We'll Talk Prisoner Exchange, If Not Brittney Griner Stays In The Penal Colony

The Kremlin said Friday that it is now open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving Brittney Griner, although Russian diplomats are warning - scolding might be a better word - that Washington had better keep a lid on...or else.

Reuters

White House says U.S. has nothing to rectify over Taiwan

The White House said on Friday that the United States had nothing to rectify regarding U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, following demands from Beijing that Washington fix its "mistakes."

Al Jazeera

Lightning strike kills two, injures two others near White House

White House says it is ‘saddened by the tragic loss’ after fatal incident at Lafayette Park during a thunderstorm.

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers call on State Department to fight for Pittsburgh-area native jailed in Russia

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania's U.S. lawmakers are urging the State Department to recognize the plight of a Pittsburgh-area resident who has been sentenced to hard labor in Russia, and they are asking why the administration has not highlighted his case among other detained citizens, including WNBA player Brittney Griner and former…

Reuters

U.S. must rectify mistakes on Taiwan after Pelosi visit - Chinese Embassy official

The only way out of the crisis in U.S.-Chinese relations triggered by a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is for the United States to immediately rectify its mistakes, a senior Chinese Embassy official in Washington said on Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is now busing migrants to New York City

Abbott made the announcement Friday in the state’s latest confrontation with an East Coast city that is steeped in politics.

Reuters

Texas governor sends migrants to New York City as immigration standoff accelerates

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, said on Friday he has started to send buses carrying migrants to New York City in an effort to push responsibility for border crossers to Democratic mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat.

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