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Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge

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The Independent UK

After Cornyn blames jeers at Texas GOP on ‘mob,’ gun rights group demands apology

WASHINGTON — Jeered at the Texas Republican convention for his role in Senate gun talks and drowned out by chants of “No red flags,” Sen. John Cornyn dismissed the booing GOP delegates as a “mob.”

Tribune News Service

House Jan. 6 committee to reveal Meadows’ pressure on Georgia election officials

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee plans to show in its fourth hearing Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s then-chief of staff Mark Meadows “had an intimate role ... in this plot to put pressure on (Georgia) state legislators and on elections officials,” Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., a member…

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Missouri Senate candidate Greitens puts out gun-toting video that depicts him hunting members of his own party

WASHINGTON — Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens put out a video Monday that showed him and a group of men in tactical gear with guns hunting Republicans who they do not deem adequately conservative, ramping up the war-like messaging of his campaign for U.S. Senate.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden says not likely to go to Ukraine in coming Europe trip

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he is not likely to visit Ukraine when he travels to Europe later this month for summits with Washington's allies.

Reuters

Despite protests, Dave Chappelle's high school is finally dedicating a theater to him

After a recent visit to his former high school in Washington, D.C., took a tense turn, Dave Chappelle is going back for more.

Los Angeles Times

Biden says he's nearing decision on suspending the federal gas tax

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he’s aiming to decide this week whether to move to suspend the federal gasoline tax in a bid to ease the impact of soaring prices at the pump.

Tribune News Service

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House Jan. 6 committee to reveal Meadows’ pressure on Georgia election officials

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee plans to show that President Donald Trump’s then-chief of staff Mark Meadows “had an intimate role … in this plot to put pressure on (Georgia) state legislators and on elections officials,” Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a member of the panel, told the Los…

Los Angeles Times

Missouri Senate candidate Greitens puts out gun-toting video

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Criminal Libel Law, Partly Coming Back in Washington State in Harassment Order Cases

When a judge hearing a protection order petition thinks the defendant is engaged in "harassment," which can include two or more statements the judge thinks is libelous, the judge can effectively criminalize future libels of the plaintiff by the defendant.

Reason

The Washington discount store where you can get 60 per cent off M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco & more

Customers at the Company Shop in Washington's Pattinson Industrial Estate can bag huge deals, but there's a catch

Chronicle Live

How the Ukraine war is benefiting Russian insurers – and pushing up insurance premiums everywhere

An EU/UK plan to ban their insurers from providing cover to ships transporting Russian oil is causing tensions with Washington. America contends that Europe’s dominance of global insurance will make it very difficult for Russia to export oil if this goes ahead, potentially pushing oil prices far higher than they…

The Conversation

Seahawks: Highlights from team’s annual 12 Tour to eastern Washington

Highlights from the Seattle Seahawks' annual 12 Tour to eastern Washington, which included stops in Yakima, Richland, Pasco and Kennewick.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Putin alert for signs of eroding Western unity on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Vladimir Putin looked very much at ease.

Los Angeles Times

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Blames US for Stalled Nuclear Talks

Iran said on Monday that Tehran is ready to reach a "good deal" with world powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised news conference, blaming the US for stalling talks to revive their 2015 nuclear pact. "Even today, we are ready to return to Vienna to reach a…

Reuters

Russia should not negotiate with U.S. on nuclear issues yet, ex-president says

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Moscow should not negotiate with Washington on nuclear disarmament until the United States "crawled" back to talks.

The Independent UK

What to watch in Alabama Senate runoff, DC mayor's race

The two Republican candidates in Alabama’s U.S. Senate primary runoff on Tuesday can each boast that at one point they had Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race

The Independent UK

Washington DC shooting: Teen killed and police officer wounded as gunman opens fire at Juneteenth event

Shooting took place during Moechella in downtown Washington

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Tribune News Service

Teen dies, 3 others shot, including cop, during downtown DC music concert Moechella

A 15-year-old died and three adults were wounded Sunday evening — including a cop who was hospitalized in stable condition — when gunfire broke out during an informal gathering near the Moachella Music Festival in Washington, D.C.

Dynamite News

US: Teenager killed, police officer among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

A teenager was shot dead and three others including a police officer were injured in a shooting in the area of 14th and U Street Northwest in Washington, DC, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Washington DC shooting: Teen dead and 'several injured' in night of violence

A police officer was also shot and injured when gunfire broke out at a street event in Northwest DC on Sunday evening

Tribune News Service

Granholm sees ‘tough summer’ for US drivers as fuel demand rises

WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned U.S. drivers against expecting quick relief on gasoline prices amid tight oil supplies worldwide.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies’ sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Until a few days ago, the Phillies didn’t know for sure if Zach Eflin would be able to pitch Sunday.

The Conversation

In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…

Tribune News Service

Pence could be subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee, Schiff says

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence could be subpoenaed to testify to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Adam Schiff said on Sunday.

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