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‘We don’t trust him’: Gun control advocates look past McConnell for action

WASHINGTON — Advocates seeking new restrictions on the ability to buy guns were inherently skeptical of Mitch McConnell’s initial step to greenlight the bipartisan brainstorming of solutions.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 4, 2022

NY Rep. Chris Jacobs ends campaign after his support for gun restrictions riled Republican Party

WASHINGTON — Facing a likely challenge in the Republican primary for saying he would support some gun control proposals, New York Rep. Chris Jacobs said Friday he would not seek reelection for a second full term.

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

Former Trump aide Navarro faces contempt charges after defying Jan. 6 subpoenas

WASHINGTON — Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro was indicted on charges of defying a subpoena by the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, giving the panel fresh ammunition as it probes the post-election acts of Donald Trump and his allies.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Until the US Senate is accountable to America, we’ll never get gun control

Democrats are heading into this year’s elections without having tried even basic steps to balance the chamber, including ending the filibuster or admitting liberal Washington DC as a state

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2022

United States, South Korea and Japan preparing for North Korean nuclear test, envoy says

The United States' special envoy for North Korea says it is "preparing for all contingencies", in close coordination with its South Korean and Japanese allies, as it monitors North Korean arrangements for a possible nuclear test explosion.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill Battle to Rebuild Images

After an explosive six-week libel trial followed by millions on social media and live TV, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard each face an uphill battle: trying to rebuild their images and careers. Depp already has a head start, with a jury verdict Wednesday largely favoring his narrative, that his ex-wife…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

Russia, China not interested in working with U.S. on N.Korea - U.S envoy

China and Russia are clearly not interested in working with the United States to manage North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenal, Washington's nuclear envoy said on Friday, after Beijing and Moscow vetoed a U.S. proposal for new sanctions.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Many hospitals don’t fully comply with price transparency rules

WASHINGTON — A federal rule requiring hospitals to post prices online took effect a year and a half ago, but spotty data and noncompliance have meant the rule has yet to live up to its promise of lowering health care costs, employers and researchers say.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

U.S.-Taiwan trade talks could outpace Indo-Pacific effort -USTR official

New U.S. trade negotiations with Taiwan could move more quickly than broader talks with 12 Indo-Pacific countries given strong interest in Taipei and Washington in deepening economic ties, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

House Judiciary Committee advances gun control bill

WASHINGTON — Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday with swath of gun control proposals, setting up a floor vote as early as next week.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022