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Lawmakers poised to block imports of Russian energy, end other favorable tariffs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. could join Canada in raising tariff rates on imported Russian goods if Congress approves legislation to revoke most-favored-nation treatment that goods receive as lawmakers look for ways to inflict pain on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

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Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police department needs to better understand and address potential officer hesitancy to use force, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Monday regarding steps the department should take to improve preparations for violent demonstrations like Jan. 6.

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Capitol riot jury urged to convict militia member as trial ends

Federal prosecutors in Washington wrapped up the first criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection, urging a jury to convict Texas militia member Guy Reffitt on charges including obstruction of Congress and threatening his teenage children to keep them quiet.

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Senate Judiciary leaders spar over Supreme Court confirmation hearing timeline

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee signaled Monday that his party will complain about the “unnecessary artificial timeline” that Democrats scheduled for the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, which Democrats answered by pointing to the GOP’s more speedy process for now-Justice Amy…

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US considers banning Russian oil, easing sanctions on Venezuela

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a ban on imports of Russian oil while weighing actions that would boost energy production by autocracies in the hopes of mitigating the impact on American consumers and global energy markets, U.S. officials said.

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Asean heads gear for summit with Biden

Can Asean and the US forge a "more united than ever" relationship for the future?

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International Women’s Day 2022: The US states with the highest and lowest gender pay gap

In Washington DC, Utah, and Wyoming, wage gap is above $15,000

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Biden’s EPA proposes new rule to reduce smog from trucks and other heavy vehicles

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is proposing new emission standards that would reduce smog-forming pollutants from tractor-trailer trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles as part of a multiyear plan to improve air quality across the nation.

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Trucker convoy returns to Washington Beltway in COVID protest

WASHINGTON — A fleet of truckers protesting the government’s response to COVID-19 and other grievances returned to the Capital Beltway on Monday, ringing Washington to draw attention to their cause.

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GM is beefing up its Washington team. Here's why

General Motors Co. is making several top-level hires to its Washington team as it seeks to influence Democratic policymakers who share its vision for an electric transportation future.

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Uphill climb seen for employment tax credit in omnibus talks

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to restore a pandemic-era tax break for small businesses and nonprofits as part of a massive spending bill taking shape, after Congress stripped the benefit away for the final months of 2021.

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Trucker convoy - ‘Freedom’ protest threatens to snarl traffic as it laps DC for second day

The convoy organiser said he wants to keep the convoy out of Washington DC to avoid arrest

The Independent UK

‘President Zelensky Way’ road sign erected outside Russian embassy in Washington DC

Lithuania and Latvia have renamed streets in solidarity with Ukraine

The Independent UK

Sunderland school pupils tackle issues including LGBT+ pride through art

A total of 18 art pieces from St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy and their mixed sixth form with St Aidan’s Catholic Academy were chosen to feature in the Washington Arts Centre

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First Thing: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy vows revenge on Russian forces

The president of Ukraine made a video address after a young family was killed trying to flee near Kyiv. Plus, are Putin’s Hollywood pals cringing?

Reuters

How U.S. law enforcement could take control of Russian oligarchs' assets

The U.S. Justice Department last week launched a task force aimed at choking off assets that Russian oligarchs own in the United States, part of Washington's efforts to pressure Moscow to cease its invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the US-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea. US policy toward East Asia and the Indian Ocean and efforts to strengthen military ties…

The Independent UK

China lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the U.S.-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea

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Iran nuclear deal possible soon, Russia's contribution constructive -Iranian spokesperson

Iran believes a deal on its nuclear programme can be quickly reached if Washington accepts points made by Tehran at talks in Vienna, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, adding that Russia's contribution to negotiations so far had been constructive.

Reuters

U.S. seeks to calm fears in Baltics that Putin 'will not stop in Ukraine'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought on Monday to reassure Washington's Baltic allies who fear President Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine in trying to redraw the borders of Europe.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Criticizes Russian ‘Interference’ in Nuclear Talks

Iranian officials criticized Russian "interference" in the final stages of talks aimed at reviving Tehran's nuclear deal with major powers, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. Talks to revive the 2015 pact have been mired in uncertainty following Russia's demands for a US guarantee that the sanctions it…

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Russia Hits Ukraine from Air, Land and Sea with Civilians Trapped

Russian forces pummeled Ukrainian cities from the air, land and sea on Monday, with warnings they were preparing for an assault on the capital Kyiv, as terrified civilians remained trapped in besieged Mariupol. The relentless fire has pushed more than 1.5 million people across Ukraine's borders as refugees, though many…

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Congress’ police force declares emergency over trucker convoys

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police Board issued an emergency declaration Sunday in response to convoys of truck drivers who assembled around the capital region to protest the government response to COVID-19.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea’s presidential candidates face balancing act amid rising anti-China sentiment

With an election days away, the two leading candidates must negotiate pitfalls of a reliance on US for security and on China for trade

The Independent UK

Washington DC shrugs and few notice as small trucker convoy circles city

Bid to ensnarl DC traffic largely turns into photo op for supporters

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