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Senate Judiciary Committee sends D.C. Circuit nominee to the floor

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs for the influential federal appeals court in Washington, in a bipartisan 17-5 vote that sets up a later final confirmation vote on the Senate floor.

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What happens to employment when the minimum wage is increased?

Data shows that minimum wage increases can lead to short term increases in employment for some of those workers.

USAFacts

Antony Blinken says US is not seeking ‘cold war’ with China

US secretary of state vigorously defends existing global order but admits Washington sees Beijing a ‘long-term challenge’

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State ballot initiatives on health focus on abortion, drugs

WASHINGTON — It’s still early, but so far at least eight of the estimated 90 state initiatives that voters will decide on this year are related to health, including four amendments — the most ever in one year — related to abortion access.

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Five things Washington DC is mulling on guns – and whether anything will come of it

Many paths forward with little hope for success in the Senate

The Independent UK

Supreme Court leak prompts investors to press companies on abortion

WASHINGTON — Activist shareholders, seeking to galvanize support following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating that justices are poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, are pressing companies to explicitly explain how they will support their workers’ access to abortion and reproductive health services.

Tribune News Service

Analysis: Left-wing Colombian candidate plans drug war shakeup

Leading Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro is roundly critical of the U.S.-led war on drugs and has questioned the extradition of a drug kingpin, views that may herald a shakeup of how the Andean nation battles the narcotics industry.

Reuters

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How 'gate' became the syllable of scandal

On June 17, 1972, Washington, D.C., police arrested five men for breaking into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Although the administration’s press secretary, Ron Ziegler, dismissed the crime as a “third-rate burglary,” its scope would grow to consume Richard Nixon’s presidency and then bring it to an end…

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Senate Judiciary Committee sends DC Circuit nominee to the floor

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs for the influential federal appeals court in Washington.

Roll Call

Q&A: Boomers are in charge, and they still haven’t peaked

WASHINGTON — For Kevin Munger, generational conflict is no joke.

Tribune News Service

Missouri’s GOP Senate candidates want Trump’s endorsement. Its power is being tested

WASHINGTON — Rep. Billy Long thinks he has two paths to winning the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri.

Tribune News Service

Barney Frank’s life is now a graphic novel in ‘Smahtguy’

Cartoonist Eric Orner made his graphic novel debut this month with “Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank” about his former boss.

Roll Call

China strategy is about rules-based order, not 'new Cold War,' Blinken says

The United States will not block China from growing its economy, but wants it to adhere to international rules, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday in a long-awaited speech on U.S. strategy to address China's rise as a great power.

Reuters

‘Always a possibility of change’: incarcerated teens seek justice as adults

Harsh sentencing in the US has led to many economically deprived young men receiving hard-to-contest life sentences but in new documentary Since I Been Down, hope awaits

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Los Angeles Times

Cuba says it won’t attend Summit of the Americas in LA after Biden administration snub

WASHINGTON — The president of Cuba announced Wednesday that his country will not attend next month’s Summit of the Americas, a major conference to take place in Los Angeles, after the U.S. refused to extend a proper invitation.

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New Zealand’s Ardern urges US to return to regional trade pact

Remarks are latest signal by an Asia-Pacific leader that US President Biden’s engagement with region is falling short.

Tribune News Service

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says Jan. 6 panel’s subpoena violates Constitution

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan swatted back his subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — demanding the panel first turn over information to him.

Los Angeles Times

After months of optimism, prospects for Iran nuclear deal 'tenuous' at best, US says

WASHINGTON — It's only been a couple of months since U.S. and European officials said a renewal of the Iran nuclear deal was "imminent."

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘Words simply fail’: McConnell offers solace, avoids solutions after Texas shooting

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell recounted the still emerging details of how the horror transpired. He solemnly described the characteristics of the 10-year-old victims. And he invoked a Bible verse to offer comfort to the brokenhearted families.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

US engages a Lebanese general for help freeing Austin Tice in Syria

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials have asked a Lebanese general for help securing the freedom of Austin Tice, a journalist missing in Syria since 2012, as well as five other Americans held in the Middle East, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

The Orange County Register

Dodgers shut out for first time this season, lose to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Mookie Betts got most of the day off Wednesday. The Dodgers’ offense took the whole day.

Los Angeles Times

‘Enough!’ Biden, decrying mass shootings and excessive force, signs executive order on policing

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Wednesday marked the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer by signing an executive order aimed at reforming policing at the federal level.

Tribune News Service

Buttigieg, Canadian official discuss lessons from Ambassador Bridge shutdown

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discussed February's seven-day blockage of the Ambassador Bridge during a supply chain meeting Tuesday in Washington, Alghabra said.

Los Angeles Times

FDA acknowledges slow response, 'suboptimal' decisions leading up to infant formula shortage

WASHINGTON — Sluggish response and questionable decisions by the Food and Drug Administration exacerbated the nation's infant formula shortage, agency officials told lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

The Hindu

As Washington ramps up efforts to bring India on board with sanctions against Russia, U.S. treasury official on visit to Mumbai and Delhi

U.S. Assistant Secretary to discuss Russian oil purchases by India, rupee-rouble trade mechanism

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