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Fortenberry to resign following conviction on charges tied to illegal contribution

WASHINGTON — Bowing to pressure from Republican leaders following his criminal conviction for lying to authorities about illegal campaign contributions, Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said Saturday he will resign next week.

Tribune News Service

In fiery speech, Biden calls out Putin on Ukraine: ‘This man cannot remain in power’

LVIV, Ukraine — With the war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, President Joe Biden on Saturday used the capital of a country once dominated by the Soviet Union to demand an end to Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s vast power and to exhort U.S. allies to stand up to Russia’s…

Los Angeles Times

In fiery speech, Biden calls out Putin on Ukraine: ‘This man cannot remain in power’

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Biden calls for end of power for Russia’s Putin in speech on Western unity on Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — With the war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, President Joe Biden on Saturday used the capital of a country once dominated by the Soviet Union to demand an end to the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin and to exhort U.S. allies to stand up to…

Los Angeles Times

Biden meets with Polish president as Russia war in Ukraine dominates agenda

LVIV, Ukraine — With the war in Ukraine appearing to have reached a critical juncture, President Joe Biden met with his counterpart in neighboring Poland on Saturday, promising to protect the country if Russia spreads its attacks into the eastern flanks of NATO territory.

Los Angeles Times

Biden Labels Putin a ‘Butcher’ after Meeting Ukrainian Refugees

US President Joe Biden spoke with top Ukrainian government officials in Warsaw on Saturday, and branded Russian President Vladimir Putin a "butcher" during a meeting with refugees who have fled the war in Ukraine to the Polish capital. On the second day of a visit to Poland, Biden dropped in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken set to see Israelis, Arabs wary about Iran, Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will try to use his three-nation tour of the Middle East and North Africa to reassure wary Israelis and Arabs that the Biden administration is committed to the region’s security at a time when Washington is confronting multiple foreign policy challenges

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North Korea Has 'Likely More in Store' after Missile Test, Says US

North Korea likely has "more in store" after successfully test-firing its largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile, a top US official said Friday, as Washington called for tougher international sanctions at the UN Security Council. Thursday's launch was the first time Pyongyang has fired Kim Jong Un's most powerful missiles at full…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU envoy heads to Iran to help finalise stalled nuclear talks

Enrique Mora, the coordinator for nuclear talks, hopes to help Iran and US finalise stalled talks on restoring the deal.

Al Jazeera

Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power' in fiery speech on Ukraine war

U.S. President Joe Biden said that Russia's leader Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power" in Poland Saturday, remarks a White House official said later were meant to prepare the world's democracies for extended conflict over Ukraine, not back regime change in Russia.

Reuters

Brent Hennrich interview: ‘Jaimie Herera Beutler was 100% correct to impeach Trump – but still wrong for our district’

Democrats have not held Washington’s third congressional district since 2010, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK

Democrat looks to flip critical House seat after Trump intervention splits Republicans

Brent Hennrich leads crowded primary field in race held by Republicans since 2010, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK

US will give airlines a break on takeoff rights in NYC, DC

Federal officials are extending pandemic relief to help major airlines keep their coveted takeoff and landing rights at big airports in New York and Washington this summer

The Independent UK

Sinema, Kelly want border plan ready before Title 42 ends

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona urged President Joe Biden against lifting a public health directive used to close the border to asylum-seekers until the administration has a plan in place to process migrants’ claims.

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Ginni Thomas’ pro-Trump texts put husband’s Supreme Court role in focus

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas is facing calls to recuse himself from U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the 2020 presidential election after revelations that his wife repeatedly pushed former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff to do more to overturn his loss to Joe Biden.

Reuters

U.S. condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities -State Dept

Washington condemned "unacceptable" attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi energy facilities, State Department deputy spokesperson Jalina Porter said on Friday, adding the United States would continue to work with Saudi Arabia to strengthen its defenses.

The Independent UK

Affordable housing, long overlooked, getting federal boost

States and localities are increasingly tapping federal funds to help finance efforts to build more affordable housing, repair dilapidated units or reduce their homeless numbers

Reuters

Exclusive-IMF board approves $45 billion Argentina program -sources

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Friday approved a $45 billion program for Argentina after more than a year of negotiations, two sources with direct knowledge said, allowing the South American grains exporter to avoid a costly default with the Washington-based lender.

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Spencer Dinwiddie Has Been a Difference Maker in Dallas. Watch Out, West.

The rejuvenated point guard has given Luka Dončić and the Mavs a major boost—and a real shot at making noise in the playoffs.

Benzinga

US DOJ Accused 4 Russian Nationals For Targeting Global Energy Sector

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted four Russian government workers connected with hacking campaigns between 2012 and 2018 that targeted the global energy sector, the Financial Times reports. The DOJ alleged the four Russian nationals of “attempting, supporting and conducting” cyberattacks targeting companies in the energy sector across over 135…

McClatchy Washington Bureau

The IRS promises your tax refund within three weeks. Here are some exceptions

WASHINGTON — More people are getting bigger federal tax refunds this year, but not everyone will be getting their refund within the 21 days the Internal Revenue Service promised.

Zenger

Time Running Out To See Iconic Flowers Bloom In US Capital

Cool, calm weather can lengthen the blooming period whereas windy, rainy days can quickly shorten it.

Reason

Biden Is Poised To Make Freight Trains Less Safe. You Can Thank Special Interests.

Once again, Washington is giving us every reason to believe it's selling favors to cronies even if it means everyone else loses.

Reuters

Kremlin says U.S. talk of Russia using chemical weapons a tactic to divert attention

The Kremlin said on Friday that U.S. talk of Russia possibly resorting to chemical weapons in Ukraine was a tactic to divert attention away from awkward questions for Washington.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey's position on procurement of Russian S-400s unchanged -media

Turkey's position on its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defence systems is unchanged and the matter is a "done deal", President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Friday, adding talks with Washington on new F-16 jets and kits were going well.

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