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Biden rallies Democrats as crises threaten the party’s majority

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in a speech to the Democratic National Committee on Thursday night, presented an optimistic vision of the party’s prospects in November’s midterm elections despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inflation continuing to slice into Americans’ purchasing power.

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Suspending the 18.4 cent-a-gallon federal gas tax is on the table. Will lawmakers do it?

WASHINGTON — Serious talk has begun in Washington and among governors about suspending the 18.4 cent a gallon federal gasoline tax this year.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden names Colombia a ‘major non-NATO ally,’ countering Putin’s influence in Latin America

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will name Colombia as a major non-NATO ally, a significant recognition as the United States tries to undercut Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence in Latin America after his invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

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Senators question why the White House opposed the Polish plane transfer to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Senators pressed intelligence officials Thursday about why the Biden administration will not to facilitate the transfer of Soviet-era planes to Ukraine as it fends off an invasion from Russia.

Los Angeles Times

Latest Ukraine updates: UN stresses ‘urgent’ need for talks

Ukraine-Russia news from March 11: UN says it is not aware of Ukraine biological weapons programme.

Al Jazeera

US to sanction North Korea over recent long-range missile tests

WASHINGTON — The White House plans to impose new sanctions on North Korea on Friday over two recent missile tests that the administration has concluded were clandestine attempts to evaluate Pyongyang’s ICBM capabilities.

Los Angeles Times

USC vs Washington College Basketball Prediction, Game Preview, Lines, How To Watch

USC vs Washington prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Thursday.

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At the Races: Retreat rerouted - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Washington State Voters To Weigh In On 'Facilitated' Psilocybin Sessions: Advocates File Legalization Initiative

Washington State lawmakers kicked off 2022 with the introduction of a bill that would create a state-licensed program to provide medical treatment with psilocybin, the main active component of psychedelic mushrooms.

Benzinga

U.S. dismisses Russian claims of biowarfare labs in Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday denied renewed Russian accusations that Washington was operating biowarfare labs in Ukraine, calling the claims "laughable" and suggesting Moscow may be laying the groundwork to use a chemical or biological weapon.

Reuters

War in Ukraine: Is Moscow preparing a chemical attack?

The White House is warning that Russia could be planning a chemical or biological weapon attack in Ukraine. Washington says it's "very concerned" about the potential for the war to escalate and the possibility that Moscow may deploy non-conventional weapons. To discuss this and more, we're joined for Perspective by…

France 24

Washington State Tax Guide 2025

Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.

Kiplinger

Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq Jennifer Gavito, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, confirmed that Washington is committed to reinforcing Saudi defenses. Gavito admitted US concerns towards Iranian influence in Iraq undermining the stability and security of national institutions in the country. She pointed out that US…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Editorial: The US Supreme Court tells the nation, and NY courts, that hyperpartisan redistricting can be derailed

The Supreme Court justices down in Washington just sent a clear message to a Supreme Court justice up in Steuben County: In assessing partisan redistricting, judges should measure the lines drawn by legislatures against state laws and the state Constitution.

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Financial Times

Facebook Libra: the inside story of how the company’s cryptocurrency dream died

It had the blue-chip partners, the tech and the right players. None of which could save it

The Independent UK

Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war

The Philippine ambassador to Washington says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to open the country’s “facilities” to American forces under a 1951 mutual defense treaty if Russia's war against Ukraine turns for the worse and embroils the United States in the fighting

The Independent UK

US citizens seek to join foreign fighters in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the smaller nation’s embassy in Washington an unexpected role: recruitment center for Americans who want to join the fight

The Independent UK

S. Korea's president-elect wants tougher stance on N. Korea

South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol says he would solidify an alliance with the United States, build up a powerful military and sternly cope with North Korean provocations

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Al Jazeera

US denies Russian claims of biowarfare labs in Ukraine

White House Press Secretary also warns that Russia may seek to use chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

It’s that time again: Congress debates adopting year-round daylight saving time

WASHINGTON — Our clocks will once again “spring ahead” one hour this Sunday as daylight saving time begins. But if some in Congress have their way, there won’t be a “fall back” in November.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war marks paradigm shift on the scale of 9/11, says Liz Truss

Foreign secretary says in Washington that democracies must never again allow authoritarian aggression to grow unchecked

Sports Illustrated

The Commanders’ Trade for Carson Wentz Is a Desperate Move in a Thin Market

This deal matches a player who didn’t have a choice and a team that didn’t have any better options.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles fans, media react to the Colts trading QB Carson Wentz to Washington

The #Philadelphia #Eagles will face Carson #Wentz twice a season after the #Colts traded the QB back to the #NFCEast and #Washington #Commanders, the #Twitter reactions were about what you'd expect

Tribune News Service

Stephen Miller sues over Jan. 6 subpoena of phone records

WASHINGTON — Trump White House senior adviser Stephen Miller sued the House Jan. 6 committee to block a subpoena of his parents’ T-Mobile family plan, which provides him with a number.

Tribune News Service

How much oil do Pacific Northwest refineries get from Russia?

Washington's five Puget Sound refineries in 2021 imported $700 million of Russian crude oil, equal to just under 5% of their annual processing capacity, according to an analysis of federal import information by the Seattle-based Sightline Institute.

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