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Takeaways from Washington primary: Herrera Beutler, Newhouse may become rare figures in surviving Trump impeachment vote

SEATTLE — Tuesday night’s initial ballot returns in the Aug. 2 primary carried lessons for Republicans and Democrats as they regroup for the fall general election. A look at four top takeaways:

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‘We were all there on Jan. 6’: Manchin, Collins make the case for elections overhaul

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill that overhauls a century-old election law may not be perfect, but doing nothing after the 2020 election could be far worse, senators heard Wednesday.

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Senate Judiciary Committee airs threats against elections workers

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department and election officials told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that election workers face increased threats ahead of the midterm elections, as Congress considers additional election protections.

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Open primary may save Trump's GOP targets in Washington

Two Republican members of Congress from Washington who drew interparty challenges due to their vote to impeach former President Donald Trump were leading other Republicans in the state’s top two primary

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Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., died in a car crash Wednesday, according to a statement shared by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

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Trading away Juan Soto brings an end to Nationals' greatest era

SAN FRANCISCO — Trea Turner took some groundballs on the field at Oracle Park, walked over to a group of children to sign autographs, and headed into the visitors' clubhouse to text a good friend Tuesday before first pitch against the San Francisco Giants.

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US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan

U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

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U.S. must act responsibly to save 2015 nuclear pact - Iran's chief negotiator

The ball is in Washington's court to save Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani tweeted ahead of his trip to Vienna, where Iran and the United States will resume indirect talks to try to secure the pact.

Reuters

Primaries continue with Tennessee voting on Thursday

WASHINGTON — Primary voters in Tennessee head to the polls Thursday to pick candidates for the November elections, including a GOP nominee in a House district that Republicans are looking to flip.

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Earmarks in Senate bills favor small states, retiring senators

WASHINGTON — Appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year unveiled in the Senate last week contain more than 3,100 earmarks totaling almost $7.8 billion, with Sen. Richard C. Shelby once again the uncontested champion of what senators have rebranded “congressionally directed spending.”

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Warning for US travellers after drone killing of al Qaeda leader

Washington has issued a warning to US travellers overseas of “higher potential for anti-American violence” in the wake of the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

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Exactly what will happen to Washington's most treasured possession as Sunderland council make a final decision

The public artwork forms part of a £4m regeneration of the area

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Bookstore owner to ask Pelosi to help Hong Kongers at Taipei meeting

A staunch defender of human rights and long-time China critic, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to meet rights activists in Taiwan on Wednesday, a move certain to ramp up already fraught tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Reuters

Emma Raducanu wins first singles match since early Wimbledon exit with straight-sets victory at Citi Open

Emma Raducanu secured a straight-sets victory over Louisa Chirico at the Citi Open in Washington DC as the British No1 won her first singles game since an early exit from Wimbledon.

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Russia's Lavrov: Pelosi visit to Taiwan creates 'annoyance'

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said on Wednesday that a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a deliberate attempt by Washington to irritate China.

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Hezbollah Dampens Mood in Lebanon-Israel Marine Border Talks by Slamming US

Hezbollah dampened the positive mood that prevailed during US Envoy for Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein's meeting with Lebanese officials over the demarcation of the marine border with Israel, by criticizing Washington and accusing it of preventing Beirut from extracting its offshore gas and oil. Hochstein had paid a two-day visit…

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Juan Soto traded to Padres; Nationals get big prospect haul

The San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline

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Herrera Beutler, Newhouse lead in Washington congressional races; Schrier heads to general election

SEATTLE — In a pair of nationally watched races testing Donald Trump’s continued hold over the Republican Party, U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse were leading their pro-Trump challengers despite backlash over their votes to impeach the former president.

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Why did Pelosi pick this moment to travel to Taiwan?

WASHINGTON — Some 30 years after the young, little-known lawmaker Nancy Pelosi unfurled a small flag of protest in Tiananmen Square, the now-House speaker waged a much more prominent show of defiance against the Chinese Communist Party by leading a congressional delegation to Taiwan on Tuesday.

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US Senate election results: Murray, Smiley advance in Washington state

SEATTLE — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat seeking a sixth term, led Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley in primary election results Tuesday, with most counties reporting.

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Trump-backed candidates prevail in U.S. midterm primaries; Kansas votes to preserve abortion rights

Republican voters on Tuesday chose a raft of candidates supporting Donald Trump's 2020 election falsehoods in multiple party primaries for the November general election - a stark display of the former president's grip on his party.

Newsday

Jacob deGrom looks like old self in return to mound, but Mets lose to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Yup, he still is Jacob deGrom.

Sports Illustrated

After Soto Trade, Crushed Nats Clubhouse Left to Root for Padres

Soto’s now-former Nationals teammates were sad to see him go. They’re also elated to see him play in games that matter.

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Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path

WASHINGTON — More than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

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Mets wrap up trade deadline by adding reliever Mychal Givens from Cubs

WASHINGTON — Just in the nick of time, the Mets got a reliever they so badly needed.

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