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Ukrainian rebel region residents can join Russian military

A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine who hold Russian passports to join the Russian army

The Independent UK

In wildfire ‘pivot,’ experts question federal focus

WASHINGTON — A series of forest fires burned 3 million acres in Idaho, Montana and Washington over two days in 1910, prompting a new firefighting era.

Tribune News Service

What next for world powers in war-torn Libya?

The presence of both Turkish and Russian forces in the North African country is deeply unsettling to European powers.

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Fox host on Kamala's "female problem"

Watters made the remark during a discussion about Harris claiming she felt she was in a "bubble" in Washington D.C.

Salon

Egypt, US Exchange Views on Region’s Crises

Egypt and the United States have stressed continuous coordination to achieve stability in the region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral ties during a phone call. Spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Hafez, said the two ministers discussed reinforcing bilateral relations. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan VP meets U.S. house speaker as ends overseas trip

Taiwan Vice President William Lai wrapped up his visit to the United States and Honduras with a virtual meeting with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in a further show of support from Washington for the Chinese-claimed island.

Reuters

Rights groups warn Biden against re-blacklisting Yemen’s Houthis

Labelling rebels ‘terrorists’ would disrupt flow of aid and basic goods to war-torn Yemen, advocates warn US president.

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Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback

Former President Donald Trump is already declaring himself the 45th and 47th president of the United States

The Independent UK

Obama Presidential Center will have space named for Hadiya Pendleton, murdered South Side teen

Pendleton was caught in gang gunfire on Jan. 29, 2013, days after traveling to Washington to celebrate President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 14 people allegedly involved in false elector scam

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot sent subpoenas to a group of people from seven states Joe Biden won in the 2020 presidential election who allegedly submitted fake slates of Electoral College votes for Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Bill targeting election lies mulled by Washington lawmakers

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is urging state lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence

The Independent UK

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says

US officials call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the crisis, warning that war would be ‘horrific’.

Al Jazeera

Putin gripes about NATO as US deploys more troops to Europe

Russian president says NATO and the US did not address Moscow’s main security demands, as Ukraine tensions simmer.

Al Jazeera

'Horrific' destruction, casualties if Russia invades Ukraine -U.S.

If Russia unleashes the forces it has amassed near Ukraine's border to invade its neighbor, the outcome would be "horrific" and result in significant casualties, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday, comparing this moment to the Cold War.

Reuters

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Support of Taiwan independence could spark U.S. military conflict with China -Chinese ambassador

China and the United States could end up in a military conflict if the United States encourages Taiwan's independence, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said in a U.S. radio interview broadcast on Friday.

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Conflict in Colorado over potential bill to expand public-sector collective bargaining

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) said he won’t support the current version of a public-sector collective bargaining bill Democratic leaders are drafting.

Tribune News Service

IRS budget in focus as brutal tax filing season arrives

WASHINGTON — Anticipation of a fraught tax season is leading Democrats to consider more funding for the IRS to assist and educate taxpayers.

Chicago Tribune

Obama Presidential Center will dedicate public space to Hadiya Pendleton, teen slain days after performing at inauguration

CHICAGO — Hadiya Pendleton made sure to send her mother a picture of her outfit each day of her trip to Washington, where she and her high school bandmates performed at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.

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Putin Says West Has Not Addressed Key Concerns in Ukraine Standoff

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the United States and NATO had not addressed Moscow's main security demands in their standoff over Ukraine but that it was ready to keep talking. Putin offered his first reaction to the US and NATO responses to Russia's demands in a phone call…

The Independent UK

US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine

Russia is known for using disinformation as part of its conflict strategy

Reuters

Ukraine's president lashes out at too much 'panic' over Russia tensions

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday did not rule out a full-blown war with Russia but said Ukraine was not a sinking Titanic and accused Washington and media of fuelling panic that weighed on the economy while there were "no tanks in the streets".

Chicago Sun-Times

At the one-year mark, Joe Biden is in good company on polling

Chances are Joe Biden hasn’t yet encountered whatever it is that will determine his administration’s place in history. But it’s clear that poll numbers won’t define it.

The Independent UK

Russia says it won't start a war as Ukraine tensions mount

Russia’s top diplomat says that Moscow will not start a war

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy urges no ‘panic’ over tensions

Latest Ukraine news from January 28: President calls on the West to avoid creating ‘panic’ as Russia tensions simmer.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘RINO approach’: Conservatives turn up heat on McConnell for a Republican agenda

WASHINGTON — Key conservatives are panning Mitch McConnell’s decision against offering an alternative agenda to voters if Republicans reclaim control of the U.S. Senate later this year.

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