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Wall Street counsels Washington against kicking Russia off SWIFT

Some of Wall Street’s largest banks told lawmakers and the Biden administration that kicking Russia off the SWIFT financial-messaging system would have far-reaching fallout that could hurt the global economy and undermine the purpose of the penalties, people familiar with the matter said.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning its own invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia stood alone Friday to veto a U.N. resolution condemning its “brutal” invasion of Ukraine, killing the measure — for now. But all other members in the solemn session of the U.N. Security Council either voted in favor or abstained, testament to rounds of intensive diplomatic pleas by…

Los Angeles Times

Interesting Public Records vs. Academic Freedom Case Related to Animal Research

From Sullivan v. Univ. of Washington, decided yesterday by Judge Richard Jones (W.D. Wash.): The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ("IACUC") at the University of Washington monitors animal research conducted at the university. The committee "approves and monitors all proposed projects that include vertebrates or cephalopods" to "ensur[e] that…

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Trump fundraiser Kimberly Guilfoyle halts interview with Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The legal team for Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump campaign fundraiser, brought an abrupt halt to her interview Friday with the House Committee investigating last year’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, saying panel members were leaking details.

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Explainer-How the U.S. could tighten sanctions on Russia

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, targeting major banks and members of the elite coupled with new export control measures.

Reuters

Sen. Inhofe confirms he’ll resign in January, backs aide for Oklahoma seat

WASHINGTON — Oklahoma Sen. James M. Inhofe said Friday he would resign from the Senate next year, prompting a scramble to fill the seat in a solidly red state ahead of a June 28 primary.

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Biden slaps sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden imposed economic sanctions Friday on Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the U.S. sought to bolster an economic pressure campaign aimed at punishing Moscow for launching its unprovoked war with Ukraine, the White House said.

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Biden names Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, a history-making choice that would make her the first Black woman to ascend to the high court.

Los Angeles Times

Two cities added to Ballotpedia’s coverage scope following 2020 census

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of all elections within the 100 largest cities in the United State based on population. Following the 2020 census, two cities—Spokane, Washington, and Santa Clarita, California—entered the top 100 and another two cities—San Bernardino, California, and Birmingham, Alabama—did not make the cut. As a result, Ballotpedia…

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Washington Legislature considers collective bargaining for legislative staff

A new bill that would give state legislative staff the right to bargain collectively was introduced in the Washington House of Representatives after two similar bills missed the cutoff to be passed to the opposite chamber last week. Around 100 legislative staffers called in sick after the bills did not…

Ballotpedia

Rick Scott’s income tax plan may ‘rescue’ Democratic campaigns, give GOP a problem

Tasked with helping Republicans capture the Senate majority in November, Sen. Rick Scott handed Democrats an economic hammer to swing at his party this week with a plan that called for a tax increase on millions of Americans.

Miami Herald

Israel Seeks ‘Delicate Balance’ in Ukraine Crisis

With Russian forces in neighboring Syria, Washington its unswerving ally and about a million citizens with ties to the former Soviet Union, Israel is seeking a delicate balance in the Ukraine crisis. For residents of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv and home to many Jews with roots in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden names Judge Ketanji Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick

WASHINGTON — President Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, a history-making choice that would make her the first Black woman to ascend to the high court.

Los Angeles Times

Federal government announces new grants to expand internet access in rural areas

WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Friday announced nearly $300 million in new grant money meant to expand access to high-speed internet, part of a larger ongoing effort from the federal government to make broadband internet more widely available across the country.

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Biden to name Judge Ketanji Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday will select Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, according to a person familiar with the decision — a history-making choice that would make her the first Black woman to ascend to the high court.

Los Angeles Times

US struggles to raise support for UN resolution condemning invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Round the clock, senior U.S. diplomats have been in intense talks with their counterparts from dozens of countries hoping to persuade them to back a tough United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state by allowing the NFL team to forgo what could be $1 billion or more in future tax payments to help finance a potential new football stadium

Tribune News Service

Gun storage tax break is rare point of unity in firearms debate

An 11-year-old boy in eastern Tennessee grabbed his father’s shotgun and fired once, killing an 8-year-old neighbor girl — because she wouldn’t let him see her puppy. The boy was convicted of murder, but the adult gun owner was not charged with a crime.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Sanctions on Russia Serve China a Sharp Reminder of Need for its Own Chips

The sweeping restrictions imposed on Russia to block its access to global exports of goods from chips to computers and electronics are likely to accelerate China's own push for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry, analysts said. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, Washington - as part of a package…

Tribune News Service

For NIL company Montlake Futures, the goal is to help the University of Washington win without selling its soul

SEATTLE — Montlake Futures is chasing more than just money.

Roll Call

Biden Supreme Court pick Jackson brings criminal justice experience to the bench - Roll Call

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson got three Republican senators’ votes in an appeals court confirmation vote last year.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Companies Shut Ukraine Operations, Assess Impact of Sanctions on Russia

Japan Tobacco and a Coca-Cola bottler were among firms shutting factories in Ukraine on Thursday following Russia's invasion, while UPS and FedEx Corp suspended services in and out of the country. Ukraine closed its airspace as Russian forces attacked in the early hours, leaving budget airline Wizz Air trying to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions

Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day's rout with investors taking their lead from a rally on Wall Street after Washington decided against imposing the stiffest sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to send troops into Ukraine sent shockwaves through Asian and…

Tribune News Service

CDC’s shift on COVID risk assessments may ease mask rules

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to move away from counting new cases as its primary measure of how severe COVID-19 outbreaks are around the U.S., and instead focus on how many people are hospitalized, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

Advocates urge protections for Ukrainians in US

WASHINGTON — Hours after Russia began a sweeping invasion of Ukraine, immigrant and refugee groups ramped up calls Thursday for the Biden administration to protect Ukrainians in the U.S. and prepare for a wave of refugees fleeing the embattled country.

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