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Taoiseach Micheal Martin tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington and forced to cancel White House visit

It emerged Mr Martin was positive late on Wednesday night at a gala event where up to 800 people were in attendance for the Ireland Funds gala

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

A group came into Albio Sires’ office not long ago to talk about human rights. “They’re telling me about human rights violations here and there, and they don’t mention Cuba,” Sires says.

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US Donates More than 500 Million Covid Vaccines to Other Countries

The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. "The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost,…

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Commanders re-sign wide receiver Cam Sims

The Washington Commanders re-signed wide receiver Cam Sims Wednesday.

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Biden's China 'pivot' complicated by Russia's war in Ukraine

Joe Biden set out to be the U.S. president who finally completed the “Asia pivot,” Washington lingo for a long sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect the rise of China

The Independent UK

Taoiseach Micheal Martin tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington DC

Mr Martin had been due to speak at the 30th anniversary of the Ireland Funds Gala dinner on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

Pierce County, Washington, deputy shot while serving warrant dies from his injuries

TACOMA, Wash. — The 35-year-old Pierce County deputy shot and gravely injured Tuesday while serving a warrant on a convicted felon in Spanaway died Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Department said.

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Biden’s sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. government will send $800 million in weapons to Ukraine, bringing the total over the last year to $2 billion, but pressure is growing on Capitol Hill to do even more.

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Hoyer sees quick start to fiscal 2023 budget process

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Wednesday he expects President Joe Biden to submit his fiscal 2023 budget request shortly and believes congressional leaders and the White House could strike a topline discretionary spending deal as soon as this month.

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Harris announces grants for HBCUs that received bomb threats

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday announced grants and a resource guide for historically Black colleges and universities that were targeted with bomb threats, saying the Biden-Harris administration would "do everything in our power to protect all our communities, from violence and from hate."

Los Angeles Times

Everything we know about suspected serial killings of homeless people in NYC and DC

‘In addition to all the dangers that unsheltered residents face, we now have a cold-blooded killer on the loose,’ New York and DC mayors say in joint statement

The Independent UK

Biden to send more aid after Zelenskyy's emotional plea to Congress

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers Wednesday with an emotional request for additional financial support, weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fend off the Russian invasion, a remarkably rare speech that effectively circumvented the White House and went directly to the American…

Los Angeles Times

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.

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Daily Mirror

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

Tribune News Service

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.”

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

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.

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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.

Tribune News Service

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…

Benzinga

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…

The Independent UK

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?

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Roll Call

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.

Salon

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

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