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How to get on the Supreme Court? Smile a lot, speak a little

When presidents nominate a candidate to serve on the Supreme Court, they often ask an experienced Washington hand to help shepherd that candidate through the Senate confirmation process

The Independent UK

Oil company executives called to hearing on gas price increases

WASHINGTON — The top executives of six oil companies have been called to appear at an April hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in connection with elevated gasoline prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

With eating disorders on the rise, lawmakers seek legislative answer

WASHINGTON — When Robin Nelson sought treatment for her daughter’s serious eating disorder in 2019, she hit a number of walls.

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As nurses quit, states seek to train more

Under pressure from short-staffed hospitals and burned-out nurses, lawmakers in several states recently passed bills designed to expand nursing schools.

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Covid casts its long shadow over Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day visit to US

Micheal Martin is currently self-isolating at Blair House, near the White House, after testing positive during his visit.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland economy minister flies to US to boost trade and investment

Gordon Lyons was on a three day visit to New York, Maryland and Washington DC

Birmingham Post

Matt Calkins: Wanting trade while in prime of career, Russell Wilson takes a unique path out of Seattle

RENTON, Wash. — His number will hang at Lumen Field for as long the Seahawks play there. He will be embraced by 12s whenever he steps foot in Seattle.

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Analysis: Americans are in an anti-war mood — but partisan differences are bubbling

WASHINGTON — Americans are in no mood for a direct military conflict with Russia, but the same pressures that created the country’s tribal politics could threaten its anti-war mood.

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New Russian cosmonaut team welcomed aboard International Space Station

Three Russian cosmonauts arrived safely at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, docking their Soyuz capsule with the outpost for a mission that continues a 20-year shared Russian-U.S. presence in orbit despite tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

How ‘Ukrainian bioweapons labs’ myth went from QAnon fringe to Fox News

A feedback loop involving Russia and Tucker Carlson is promoting claims of US funding for biological weapons in Ukraine

The Guardian - US

Can Seoul Court Beijing’s Perception Problem?

While it might be unrealistic for Seoul to completely sever itself from Washington’s global geostrategy, Beijing and Seoul could still reach a modus vivendi on South Korea’s contribution to the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy and its future relationship with the Quad.

The News Lens

Biden outlines ‘consequences’ if China aids Russia – as it happened

Ukraine president says time has come for ‘meaningful’ talks; Biden warns Xi Jinping of ‘implications’ if Beijing helps Russia during call to China president

The Guardian - AU

Biden looks to assess where China's Xi stands on Russia war

President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping are set to speak on Friday as the White House warns Beijing that providing military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger severe consequences from Washington and beyond

The Independent UK

Could proxy voting make the House more inclusive? Some lawmakers hope so

WASHINGTON — “When my son graduated from college, I remember praying,” Texas Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar told the House Rules Committee during a hearing Thursday.

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White House defends Jackson against GOP attacks on sex offense sentencing, Guantanamo work

WASHINGTON — The White House sought Thursday to combat a sharp attack against President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee by the same Republican senator who led the unsuccessful effort in the Senate to overturn Biden’s election.

The Independent UK

Good Friday Agreement ‘cannot change’, Biden warns at St Patrick’s Day event

The US president made an impassioned plea that the Good Friday Agreement be protected amid ongoing post-Brexit negotiations.

Tribune News Service

Washington governor: Idahoans can undergo abortions in his state if Idaho restricts it

BOISE, Idaho — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday said his state will protect Idaho residents’ access to abortion procedures as he signed a bill solidifying some health care workers’ ability to perform abortions and forbidding Texas-style punishment for providers.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach disappointed to miss White House visit after contracting Covid

Michael Martin contracted Covid during his visit to Washington for St Patrick’s Day

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Blinken accuses Russia of committing ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

Top US diplomat says Washington will ensure ‘accountability and consequences’ for abuses committed in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Fauci warns of potential rise in US COVID cases as funding runs dry

WASHINGTON — The U.S. could soon see COVID-19 cases rise again and vulnerable people are likely to need a fourth vaccine dose, one of President Joe Biden’s top health advisers warned as the White House calls for more money to fight the pandemic.

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Jha to lead White House response as pandemic enters new phase

WASHINGTON — White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients is leaving his post at the helm of the administration’s virus response effort, and Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, will replace him as the U.S. navigates a new phase of the pandemic, the White…

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin in lockdown in Washington and stuck in US for ten days

“I'm feeling good, and I think that reminds us of the importance of vaccines."

The Independent UK

Cowboy politician 2nd person to go on trial in Jan. 6 riot

An elected New Mexico official who helped found the group Cowboys for Trump faces trial next week on misdemeanor charges for being on restricted grounds at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot

Reuters

Biden, Ireland's Martin meet virtually as COVID derails St. Patrick's Day plans

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted Ireland's leader for a virtual St. Patrick's Day visit amid the ongoing pandemic after Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Washington.

Benzinga

Irish Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Meeting With Biden

The fabled luck of the Irish was in short supply for Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who tested positive for COVID-19 during a visit to Washington, D.C.

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