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Mary Peltola sworn into office as Alaska’s new US representative

WASHINGTON — Mary Peltola was sworn in Tuesday to the U.S. House, becoming the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and the first woman to hold Alaska’s lone seat in the House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Justice Department says Trump undercuts himself in Mar-a-Lago documents arguments

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is trying to have it both ways by arguing that classified documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago home are personal property but also covered by executive privilege, the Justice Department said.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

California and New York could soon change how workers everywhere negotiate salaries

WASHINGTON — Anyone who has ever been on a job hunt knows that it is often difficult to find out what a new position might pay.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 13, 2022

US Allows Russia’s Lavrov to Travel to United Nations

The United States has given Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov a visa to travel to New York for the United Nations' annual gathering of world leaders next week with half the delegation Moscow requested, a Russian diplomatic source said on Tuesday. Moscow had asked Washington for 56 visas, according to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 13, 2022

‘One night a year’: Softball game gets personal for Sen. Amy Klobuchar

WASHINGTON — Whether it’s the Congressional Women’s Softball Game, a Senate hearing or simply when someone sits down in her office, Sen. Amy Klobuchar is always ready to set the scene.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Taxes won’t immediately rise from Biden student loan plan as GOP argues, experts say

WASHINGTON — Texas Republican lawmakers have been quick to attack President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan as a heavy burden for taxpayers. However, the arguments used don’t give the full picture of the situation faced by millions of families now sorting out how the forgiveness program impacts them.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

U.S. urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to cease hostilities and show restraint

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he was concerned that Russia could try to "stir the pot" in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as the United States urged the two countries to show restraint.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

After primaries, these 10 House members are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — It’s already been a rough cycle for House incumbents, and the midterm elections are still weeks away.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

A significant injury shouldn't derail your team this early in the fantasy football season, as long as you follow our waiver wire guidance

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2022

Kansas Democrats are still using Sam Brownback to drag down Republicans. Will it work?

WASHINGTON — Sam Brownback hasn’t gone away.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022