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Ginni Thomas’ pro-Trump texts put husband’s Supreme Court role in focus

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas is facing calls to recuse himself from U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the 2020 presidential election after revelations that his wife repeatedly pushed former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff to do more to overturn his loss to Joe Biden.

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U.S. condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities -State Dept

Washington condemned "unacceptable" attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi energy facilities, State Department deputy spokesperson Jalina Porter said on Friday, adding the United States would continue to work with Saudi Arabia to strengthen its defenses.

Reuters

Affordable housing, long overlooked, getting federal boost

States and localities are increasingly tapping federal funds to help finance efforts to build more affordable housing, repair dilapidated units or reduce their homeless numbers

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Exclusive-IMF board approves $45 billion Argentina program -sources

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Friday approved a $45 billion program for Argentina after more than a year of negotiations, two sources with direct knowledge said, allowing the South American grains exporter to avoid a costly default with the Washington-based lender.

Reuters

Spencer Dinwiddie Has Been a Difference Maker in Dallas. Watch Out, West.

The rejuvenated point guard has given Luka Dončić and the Mavs a major boost—and a real shot at making noise in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

US DOJ Accused 4 Russian Nationals For Targeting Global Energy Sector

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted four Russian government workers connected with hacking campaigns between 2012 and 2018 that targeted the global energy sector, the Financial Times reports. The DOJ alleged the four Russian nationals of “attempting, supporting and conducting” cyberattacks targeting companies in the energy sector across over 135…

Benzinga

The IRS promises your tax refund within three weeks. Here are some exceptions

WASHINGTON — More people are getting bigger federal tax refunds this year, but not everyone will be getting their refund within the 21 days the Internal Revenue Service promised.

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Time Running Out To See Iconic Flowers Bloom In US Capital

Cool, calm weather can lengthen the blooming period whereas windy, rainy days can quickly shorten it.

Zenger

Biden Is Poised To Make Freight Trains Less Safe. You Can Thank Special Interests.

Once again, Washington is giving us every reason to believe it's selling favors to cronies even if it means everyone else loses.

Reason

Kremlin says U.S. talk of Russia using chemical weapons a tactic to divert attention

The Kremlin said on Friday that U.S. talk of Russia possibly resorting to chemical weapons in Ukraine was a tactic to divert attention away from awkward questions for Washington.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey's position on procurement of Russian S-400s unchanged -media

Turkey's position on its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defence systems is unchanged and the matter is a "done deal", President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Friday, adding talks with Washington on new F-16 jets and kits were going well.

Reuters

US Announces New Sanctions after North Korea ICBM Test

The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on entities and people in Russia and North Korea after Pyongyang's latest ICBM missile test. The targeted persons and organizations are accused of "transferring sensitive items to North Korea's missile program," according to a State Department statement. "These measures are part of our…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden to Visit near Ukraine Border in Show of Solidarity

US President Joe Biden will travel to a town near the Polish-Ukrainian border Friday, trying to signal Western resolve against a Russian invasion that has increasingly turned to a grinding war of attrition. Air Force One will jet into the eastern Polish town of Rzeszow -- bringing the US president…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Face recognition tech joins Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, a complex and unprecedented avenue for software already seen as problematic, experts said on Thursday.

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Another senator places a ‘hold’ on LA Mayor Garcetti’s nomination to become ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Another Republican senator has acted to slow down Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s confirmation to become U.S. ambassador to India.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration to give federal employees time off to vote, work the polls

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is directing federal agencies to let federal workers take leave to vote — and to serve as poll workers.

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Putin stirs US concern that he feels cornered and may lash out

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials are worried that Russian President Vladimir Putin may lash out dangerously as Russian troops find themselves bogged down in Ukraine and Western sanctions begin to bite.

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US Indicts 4 Russian hackers for attacks on energy sector

WASHINGTON — Four Russian nationals who worked for their government committed cyberattacks against hundreds of companies in the energy sector worldwide, including the operator of a nuclear power facility in Kansas, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday as part of a sweeping pair of indictments aimed at curbing state-sponsored hacks.

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8 can’t-miss moments from the Jackson Supreme Court hearing

WASHINGTON — Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees are long and often contentious. The hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson featured marked highs, lows and viral moments from senators on both sides of the political aisle.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘The court-packers' pick’: McConnell a ‘no’ on Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he would vote against Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is set to become the first Black woman ever to sit on the nation’s highest bench.

Tribune News Service

Windfall profits tax, consumer rebate options under discussion

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Democrats are discussing ways to tax large oil and gas companies’ excess profits that could be tied to the recent spike in global crude oil prices and use the revenue to provide financial support to consumers impacted by higher costs at the pump.

Tribune News Service

‘A violation of my oath’: Abortion providers say new Idaho law will devastate access

BOISE, Idaho — Abortion providers said they’ll have to turn away many people seeking to terminate pregnancies after Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a bill that will allow families to sue anyone who performs an abortion after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia says first phase of war near end

Ukraine war news from March 25: Russian general says Moscow will push to fully capture eastern region of Donbas.

Tribune News Service

Parties close arguments over Supreme Court pick Jackson

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee put Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on the path to confirmation to the Supreme Court after closing her nomination hearings Thursday with character witnesses and outside experts.

Tribune News Service

Democrat Filemon Vela of Texas leaving House in coming weeks to join lobbying firm, reports say

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas reportedly plans to resign from Congress in the coming weeks to take a post at the Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld lobbying firm.

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