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Congress excludes protections for Afghan evacuees in Ukraine bill

WASHINGTON — Congress left out of a Ukraine-focused supplemental spending bill a White House proposal to grant Afghan evacuees permanent protections in the U.S., leaving roughly 36,000 of them in legal limbo.

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Biden to have 'private time' with each ASEAN leader -senior U.S. official

U.S. President Joe Biden will have "private time" with each in a group of visiting Southeast Asian leaders during a summit this week in Washington, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Untapped global vaccine stash raises risks of new COVID variants

WASHINGTON — The world finds itself awash in COVID-19 vaccines, but governments can’t get them into arms fast enough, as hesitancy and logistical hurdles threaten to indefinitely extend the pandemic.

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US to Allow Foreign Investment in Northeast Syria without Sanctions

The United States will allow some foreign investment in areas of northeast Syria outside government control without coming under sanctions, it said on Wednesday, a move it says is aimed at helping a region previously controlled by ISIS. Speaking in Marrakech at a meeting of the global coalition against ISIS,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As abortion protests spread, Sen. Josh Hawley equates them with the Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — As abortion rights protests have spread across the country, targeting churches, anti-abortion clinics and the homes of senators and Supreme Court justices, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is equating them to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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At political road race, Rep. Jim Cooper eyes the finish line - Roll Call

As captain of team “Not Running for Re-Election,” Rep. Jim Cooper is running the Capital Challenge race for the last time as a House member.

Roll Call

Biden Seeks to Keep China in Focus by Welcoming ASEAN Leaders

President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington this week, seeking to show his administration remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China despite the Ukraine crisis. A two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) begins with a White House dinner…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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High inflation leaves food banks struggling to meet needs

Kendall Nunamaker and her family of five in Kennewick, Washington, faced impossible math this month: how do they pay for gas, groceries and their mortgage with inflation driving up prices

The Independent UK

Russian spy boss compares U.S. to German Nazi propaganda machine

A Russian spy chief on Wednesday compared the U.S. State Department to the World War Two Nazi propaganda machine constructed by Joseph Goebbels, saying Washington had launched an anti-Russia messaging campaign across social media.

Reuters

Senate to vote on abortion rights; Democrats hope to send message

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on a bill to establish a federal right to abortion in hopes of drawing a sharp political contrast with Republicans who support the Supreme Court's expected ruling to undo the Roe vs. Wade decision.

Los Angeles Times

Mets fans have now adopted a Rally Rat after the rodent invaded the field in Washington

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Q&A: What will cannabis banking, and Capitol Bill baseball, do without Rep. Ed Perlmutter?

WASHINGTON — Out of all the many retirement announcements in Congress this year, Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s might’ve been one of the most surprising. Sure, some younger members are calling it quits, as are some who were once seen as their party’s future.

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Doctors trained abroad want to see you now

It took 11 years for Vladislav Zimin to complete his training in Russia to become an interventional cardiologist, a specialist who places stents in clogged arteries. After that, he practiced for five years, ultimately becoming head of his Moscow hospital’s cardiology and radiology department.

Tribune News Service

What price will Ukraine pay for Washington's 'Lend & Lease' generosity?

The US has approved legislation that will revamp the World War II-era military "Lend-Lease" program to boost Ukraine's military. But, as France and other allies have experienced, US assistance in times of crisis can come with a price.

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Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders

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Kuwait, US Affirm Importance of Enhancing Military Cooperation

Kuwait and the US have affirmed the importance of enhancing military cooperation. Kuwaiti Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Saleh Al-Sabah and US Army Chief of Staff General James McConville met on Tuesday at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., said the Army General Staff in a statement. It noted…

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Jordan's King to Meet with Biden in Washington on Friday

Jordan's King Abdullah II will visit Washington on Friday for talks with US President Joe Biden. The trip "will reinforce the close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan," the White House said in a statement. "Jordan is a critical force for stability in the Middle East…

The Times of India

India-China relations will 'remain strained': US intel

WASHINGTON: The ties between India and China will "remain strained" in the wake of the "lethal clash" in 2020, the US intelligence community has told lawmakers as it also expressed concerns over any potential crisis between India and Pakistan.

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Senate confirms Lisa Cook as the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Lisa Cook as the first Black woman to join the Federal Reserve Board.

Newsday

McNeil's 2-run double backs Carrasco as Mets top Nats

WASHINGTON — Nearing the end of an important two-week stretch of schedule, 13 consecutive games against their fellow members of the NL East, the immediate group against which they must measure themselves, the Mets are — as manager Buck Showalter would say — presenting well.

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House approves measure by Rep. Andy Levin allowing congressional staffers to unionize

WASHINGTON — Amid a surge in labor organizing across the country, the U.S. House late Tuesday approved a resolution by Michigan Rep. Andy Levin that would recognize congressional staffers' right to organize and bargain collectively.

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WVa's Mooney ousts GOP colleague McKinley, who drew Trump’s wrath

WASHINGTON — Rep. Alex Mooney, boosted by support from former President Donald Trump, defeated Rep. David McKinley Tuesday in the Republican primary in West Virginia’s redrawn 2nd District.

Tribune News Service

Revised $40B Ukraine aid package unveiled, heads to House floor

WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders introduced a nearly $40 billion supplemental package of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon just hours before an expected floor vote.

Reuters

Panama's Commerce Minister appointed ambassador to the United States

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen said on Tuesday he had appointed Ramon Martinez, currently the country's Minister of Commerce and Industries, as Panama's ambassador to Washington.

Tribune News Service

Democrats demand US Treasury probe on Texas shifting COVID funds to border security

WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats in Congress have asked the U.S. Treasury to investigate whether Gov. Greg Abbott has misused up to $1 billion in pandemic relief funds to pay for the state’s controversial border security effort.

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