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Biden administration set to extend student loan pause

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is expected to extend a pause on student loan repayments through Aug. 31, an official familiar with the plans said.

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Obama, returning to Biden White House, touts his signature health care law’s anniversary

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his landmark health care law — and to provide a political lift to President Joe Biden and Democrats.

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White House broadens initiative to address long COVID

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase awareness and response to the long-term effects of COVID-19, directing Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to helm an interagency effort to coordinate research and support for long-term patients.

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Obama, returning to White House with Biden, touts his signature health care law’s anniversary

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his landmark health care law, which President Joe Biden bolstered with two new actions.

Los Angeles Times

Washington S. Ct. Reverses Attempted Child Rape Conviction, Remands for Retrial with Entrapment Instruction

An interesting illustration of the difference between the police merely providing an opportunity to commit an offense (in which case the offense is a crime, even if the intended victims don't exist) and the police inducing someone to commit a crime, which can give rise to an entrapment defense that…

Reason

Devin Nunes is off to a rough start with Trump’s Truth Social as he seeks to go after big tech

WASHINGTON — Most people who are on and have reviewed Truth Social, former President Donald Trump’s social media platform, write on Apple’s App Store that they like it.

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In space, Russians and Americans remain 'dear friends'

WASHINGTON: After nearly a week back on Earth, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said Tuesday the relationship between US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts remained positive while on board the International Space Station, despite their countries' animosity over Moscow's February invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

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Mooney ethics inquiry probes alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, tampering with investigation

WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators have probed whether Rep. Alex X. Mooney misused taxpayer money by having staff perform personal errands and tried to determine whether he tampered with a previous ethics inquiry into his campaign spending, according to documents obtained by CQ Roll Call.

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Stablecoin issuers seek bank licenses to reassure customers

WASHINGTON — Firms that issue or trade stablecoins are looking to secure banking licenses, largely as a signal to customers that the coins are safe as bank deposits.

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'This is it for me': Upton plans to retire from US House, won't face Huizenga in primary

WASHINGTON — Longtime Michigan Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton said Tuesday he will retire from the House at the end of his term after nearly 36 years in office, ending speculation about his political future that had swirled for months.

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Infrastructure law demands new focus on transit worker assaults

WASHINGTON — Mohammed Miah signed onto the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City to operate trains. He did not sign up to be punched in the face.

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5 Cannabis Fintech Companies Striving To Overthrow Cashless ATMs: Is This Possible?

The burgeoning recreational marijuana industry – illegal at the federal level yet legal for adults in some 18 U.S. states and Washington DC – has faced multiple challenges throughout the years, mostly because of the Schedule 1 status of the cannabis plant. The biggest problem? Banking, of course.

Benzinga

Kidnapped 3-year-old girl found safe after Amber Alert issued

Police say the girl and the stolen car she was in were both found in Snohomish County, Washington at about 6.30am

The Independent UK

Obama, back at White House with Biden, celebrates his signature Obamacare's anniversary

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama will return to the White House Tuesday for the first time since leaving office to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his landmark health care law, which President Joe Biden is planning to bolster with two new actions.

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Poland signs deal for purchase of 250 Abrams tanks

Poland on Tuesday signed a deal with Washington to purchase 250 Abrams tanks as it seeks to bolster its military in an effort to deter potential Russian aggression on its eastern border.

Benzinga

Flora Growth's JustBrands Named Director To US Hemp Roundtable

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:FLGC) reported that its newly reported that its newly acquired JustBrands LLC has been selected as a director to the US Hemp Roundtable, a non-profit lobbying organization designed to exclusively work toward "enhancing, advancing and improving economic and business conditions for the hemp industry. Flora CEO Luis…

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Washington owner Daniel Snyder faces more allegations

Mike Florio continues to pile on the Commanders.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Warns of Nuclear Response if South Provokes It

For the second time this week, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated South Korea for touting its supposed preemptive strike capabilities against the North, saying her country’s nuclear forces would annihilate the South’s conventional forces if provoked. In a statement carried Tuesday by North Korea’s…

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Iran Says Nuclear Talks ‘Hostage’ to US Domestic Politics

Tehran accused Washington of holding the Vienna talks “hostage” to its internal affairs and partisan “swaps.” It held the White House responsible for “prolonging” the negotiation process, demanding a response to the proposals the European coordinator recently brought from Tehran to Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday urged…

Tribune News Service

Push is on in Congress to help millions of Americans cope with high insulin prices

WASHINGTON — Shane Thompson knows the nightmare facing diabetics struggling to afford the insulin necessary to regulate their blood sugar.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Extradition Bid Certified for Man Accused in Iraq Killings

A judge has certified the Iraqi government’s extradition request for a Phoenix driving school owner on charges that he participated in the killings of two police officers 15 years ago in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the leader of an al-Qaeda group, sending the extradition decision to Washington to…

Al Jazeera

World Bank cuts Asia’s 2022 growth outlook on Ukraine war

Washington-based lender forecasts five percent growth for the region this year, down from 5.4 percent in October.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Abbott sets June 14 election to replace Democrat Vela in Congress; Texas may see rare fight of incumbents

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott set a June 14 special election Monday to fill a South Texas congressional seat left vacant by last week’s sudden retirement of Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela.

Tribune News Service

US switchblade drones for Ukraine will include tank killers

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon plans to order and send to Ukraine 10 of the newest model Switchblade drones armed with tank-busting warheads in addition to previously announced deliveries of a less powerful version, according to two people familiar with the decision.

Sports Illustrated

Commanders Issue Statement Denying Report of Alleged Financial Impropriety

The report claims Washington withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams.

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