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Secret Service texts that could shed light on Trump’s actions erased, Jan. 6 panel says

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol is seeking to recover U.S. Secret Service text messages that could shed light on then-President Donald Trump’s actions as the attack unfolded, but were erased from the agency’s computer system.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence

Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji.

The News Lens · Jul 14, 2022

As Ukraine grain deal emerges, U.S. aims to ease concerns over Russia sanctions

The United States on Thursday sought to facilitate Russian food and fertilizer exports by reassuring banks, shipping and insurance companies that such transactions would not breach Washington's sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

Q&A: Rep. Clyburn talks about his future in party leadership, what Biden has done for Black voters

WASHINGTON — Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat and the highest-ranking African American in the House, spoke recently with the Los Angeles Times about Democrats' plan before the midterm elections, the Jan. 6 hearings, his future in the party's leadership and when he'll know when it's time…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022

Reconciliation talks so far quiet on Medicaid expansion

WASHINGTON — Advocates are pushing to squeeze Medicaid expansion and home health funding into a potential budget reconciliation bill after Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., renewed negotiations with moderate West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

SEC seeks to ease barriers for investors’ ESG proposals

WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday proposed expanding investors’ ability to resubmit proposals on environmental, social and governance issues as the 2022 proxy season sees record levels of votes and Republicans ramp up criticisms of the agency.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

Iran says it will have a "harsh response" to any mistake from U.S. or its allies

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that the Islamic Republic will have a "harsh and regrettable response" to any mistake coming from Washington or its allies, during a speech in Kermanshah province on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

National 988 crisis hotline readied for rollout

WASHINGTON — The long-awaited three-digit crisis hotline known as 988 rolls out nationally Saturday, a win for mental health advocates who see the simplified number as the first step on a path toward building out crisis care.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

Is It A Fur-Meer: The Bear Who Paints Abstract Masterpieces

This is the moment Fern the bear paints an abstract masterpiece on the floor of her enclosure at an animal park.

Zenger · Jul 14, 2022

Mexico says U.S. will increase work visas for Mexicans, Central Americans

The United States agreed to increase the number of work visas for Mexicans and Central Americans during high-level talks in Washington this week, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022