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SDC’s Ahmed: Washington Rejects Any Turkish Attack Inside Syrian Territory

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is once again threatening to launch a new cross-border military operation in Syria against the remaining areas of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG). US armed forces, Russian forces and forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are deployed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Japan hosts military symposium U.S. hopes will help contain China

Military commanders from Japan, the United States, South Korea, the Philippines and fourteen other countries met in Tokyo this week for a gathering that Washington hopes will help forge cooperation between nations that can help it contain China.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Report: Goodell Accepts Invitation to Testify at House Hearing

The NFL commissioner will speak at the June 22 hearing regarding the investigation into the Commanders’ workplace culture.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2022

On DACA anniversary, Democrats call for Senate immigration action

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders on Wednesday called on the Senate to pass legislation to enshrine permanent protections for young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, a decade after the Obama administration announced a program to give them temporary relief.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Supreme Court ends challenge over ‘public charge’ rule

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a Republican attempt to revive and defend a Trump-era immigration rule that made it harder for low-income immigrants to qualify for green cards.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify before Congress

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has accepted an invitation from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to testify about their investigation into the Washington Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2022

Supreme Court limits California labor law that allows private suits against employers

WASHINGTON — In a victory for California employers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited a state labor law that has authorized private lawsuits on behalf of groups of workers, even if they had agreed to resolve their disputes through individual arbitration.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2022

Every state but Florida preordered COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

WASHINGTON — Every state has placed an order with the federal government to ensure coronavirus vaccines for young children are delivered as soon as regulators authorize their use — except for one.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 15, 2022

Bannon must face criminal trial over Jan. 6 probe obstruction

WASHINGTON — Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon must face trial on criminal contempt charges over his refusal to cooperate with the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot, a judge ruled.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022