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In conservative states, some families of trans kids consider leaving. But moving isn't easy

WASHINGTON — Rachel Gonzales, 39, has thought a lot about what she would do if child welfare agents came to her home in Dallas to investigate whether her 12-year-old daughter is receiving gender-affirming care. She's hired an attorney, given all three of her children the phone number, and told them…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support

The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2022

Commanders fans in unison regarding Dan Snyder?

It sure seems like Jim Irsay is a popular man in Washington after Tuesday's comments.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022

Colts owner Jim Irsay sees ‘merit to remove’ Dan Snyder as Washington owner

Tuesday afternoon in downtown Manhattan, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay became the first NFL owner to publicly call for Dan Snyder to be removed as Washington Commanders owner.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Biden, in speech, aims to keep abortion top of mind for voters as midterms near

WASHINGTON — As renewed concerns about the economy appear to be boosting Republicans’ chances in next month’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden spoke pointedly about abortion Tuesday in an effort to remind voters what’s at stake for women and families.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 18, 2022

U.S. seeking to make it harder for Iran to sell drones to Russia

The United States will continue to take "practical, aggressive" steps to make it harder for Iran to sell drones and missiles to Russia, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Tuesday, adding that Washington had a number of tools to hold both Moscow and Tehran accountable.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022

Biden, in speech, aims to keep abortion top of mind for voters as midterms near

WASHINGTON — With renewed concerns about the economy seeming to boost Republicans’ chances in next month’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden spoke pointedly about abortion Tuesday in an effort to remind voters what’s at stake for women and families.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 18, 2022

Iran agrees to supply missiles as well as drones to Russia

Defence secretary Ben Wallace flies to Washington to discuss dangerous new phase in invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

US Treasury's Adeyemo heads to Apec meeting with focus on trade, 'resilience'

WASHINGTON: United States Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Asia this week for a two-day meeting with finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific region and bilateral meetings in Thailand and Singapore, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 18, 2022

U.S. says it's raised concerns with Saudis over detention of U.S. citizen

The U.S. State Department confirmed that a Saudi-American citizen has been detained in Saudi Arabia, and said that Washington has repeatedly raised its concerns over his jailing, most recently on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022