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Analysis: Biden, recognizing the power of Zelenskyy's plea to Congress, beefs up defense aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Throughout his nearly 14 months in office, President Joe Biden has spoken often about the world being at “an inflection point” in a broader ideological “battle between democracies and autocracies,” vowing that the U.S. and allies are determined to deliver for those who’ve chosen freedom.

Los Angeles Times

Saudi prince, rebuked by West, faces dilemma over Russia and China

The United States and Britain are ramping up pressure on Saudi Arabia to pump more oil and join efforts to isolate Russia, while Riyadh has shown little readiness to respond and has revived a threat to ditch dollars in its oil sales to China.

Reuters

Real-life 'Up house' owner forced developers to build around home despite £770,000 offer

Edith Macefield, 84, bought her Seattle, Washington home in 1952 and has refused to leave the farmhouse because she did not want the stress - her story warmed the hearts of many in its similarity to the 2009 Disney film Up

Daily Mirror

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Analysis: In the game of earmarks, Shelby has no peers

WASHINGTON — As one longtime congressional staffer told us years ago: Sen. Richard C. Shelby “usually gets what he wants.”

Tribune News Service

Biden sends more aid after Zelenskyy invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor in emotional address to Congress

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers and the American public Wednesday with an emotional request to the Biden administration for additional financial support, more weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fight off the Russian invasion.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine's Zelenskyy make urgent appeal to Congress for more supplies to fight Russia

WASHINGTON — In the first virtual presentation by a foreign leader to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal the U.S. on Wednesday for an urgent round of financial support and more weaponry to assist his country stave off the invasion by Russia.

Los Angeles Times

California brings in over $760 million in new congressional earmarks

WASHINGTON — After a decadelong prohibition, congressional earmarks make their return this week, sending more than $760 million in transportation, military, health care and other projects to California.

Los Angeles Times

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Spending deal undercuts Biden’s UN climate pledge

WASHINGTON — The spending legislation President Joe Biden signed Tuesday provides about one-third of the money the White House, the House and the Senate wanted to spend on international climate programs and stripped out all congressional money for a fund for low-income nations to mitigate and adapt to the impacts…

Tribune News Service

Russia Admits West Sanctions Will Not Jeopardize Its Trade Relations With Iran

Russia admitted that the U.S. has provided "written guarantees" that sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine would not affect its nuclear supply agreements with Iran, potentially clearing the way for resuming talks to revive the 2015 atomic accord, Bloomberg reports. Iran and global powers had moved closer to an agreement…

Benzinga

Six things to watch for when Ukraine’s president Zelensky addresses Congress

How will Washington react to the Ukrainian leader’s pleas for further assistance?

The Independent UK

5 reasons why J.D. McKissic will not return to Washington

Here are five possible reasons why J.D. McKissic chose to sign with the Bills rather than return to Washington.

USA Today Sports Media Group

People should ‘inform themselves’ on Cuba situation, says Rep. Albio Sires - Roll Call

New Jersey Rep. Albio Sires reflects on frustrations that drove him to retire and why he doesn't play basketball with his colleagues.

Roll Call

Making endless war great again

The doctrine of perma-war dominated the world for 40 years. Thanks to Putin, the U.S. and the arms biz, it's back

Salon

K Street firms starting to tap private equity, even go public - Roll Call

Firms taking on investor partners or selling stock say they can expand into new business areas or outside of Washington.

Roll Call

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Study finds malaria drug hydroxychloroquine could combat chemotherapy-resistant head, neck cancers

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): A new study suggests that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine inhibits pathways that drive resistance to the chemotherapy agent cisplatin in head and neck cancers and restores tumour-killing effects of cisplatin in animal models.

Tribune News Service

Jury selection to begin in Fortenberry trial

WASHINGTON — A jury is set to be picked Wednesday that will decide whether Rep. Jeff Fortenberry lied to federal authorities who were investigating illegal contributions to the Nebraska Republican’s 2016 reelection campaign.

The Independent UK

Father of man accused of attacking homeless in DC and NYC says he’s ‘crushed’ about arrest

Gerald Brevard III arrested for allegedly shooting multiple homeless people

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tested positive for coronavirus, the vice president’s office announced Tuesday evening, hours after he attended an outdoor event in Washington, D.C. where he interacted with AmeriCorps volunteers.

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

Tribune News Service

On day before Zelenskyy address, Ukraine envoy urges ‘immediate’ military aid

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States asked Washington to rush air defense weapons to the embattled Eastern European country — but did not mention Polish fighter jets or explicitly call for a no-fly zone, a probable preview of her president’s rare virtual address to Congress on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

2 deputies shot, suspect killed during SWAT operation in Seattle suburb

TACOMA, Wash. — Two Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were shot and wounded and a 40-year-old suspect was killed during a SWAT operation Tuesday near Spanaway, according to the sheriff’s department.

Al Jazeera

‘Turning point’: War in Ukraine tests shaky US-China relations

Beijing’s stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine could define future ties with Washington, analysts say.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach unveils bust of John Hume in Washington

The ceremony was attended by members of Mr Hume’s family, as well as Congressman Richard Neal and SDLP leader Colum Eastwood.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking to Congress on Wednesday. What does he want?

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday morning in a virtual session. The Ukrainian leader’s passionate defense of his country as it fights off a brutal invasion from Russia has won over the world.

The Independent UK

What are the Ukraine ‘biolabs’ and why have they become a focus for Fox News and the US right?

Explainer: Andrew Buncombe sets out what we know about bio-labs – and the claims being made about them

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