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US-Taliban deal pushed Afghanistan to collapse, watchdog finds

WASHINGTON — The U.S. deal with the Taliban — forged under President Donald Trump and implemented under President Joe Biden — was “the single most important factor” in the rapid collapse of Afghanistan’s forces as American troops withdrew last year.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

It’s officially Charles Booker vs. Rand Paul in the fall for Kentucky’s US Senate seat

WASHINGTON — Charles Booker became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky on Tuesday, setting up his long-shot challenge to Sen. Rand Paul in November.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2022

US Justice Department seeks transcripts from Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has requested access to transcripts of interviews conducted by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Illinois man gets 37-month term for threatening to kill Democrats at Biden inauguration

CHICAGO — A south suburban man was sentenced to just over three years in federal prison Tuesday for leaving a message for a U.S. representative threatening to shoot up “terrorist” Democrats at Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington early last year.

Chicago Tribune · May 17, 2022

Will the fall of Mariupol change the course of Ukraine war?

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his forces had conquered the strategic Ukrainian port of Mariupol a month ago. Only now, however, does that seem to be true.

Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022

US set to block Russian debt payments, raising odds of default

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is poised to fully block Russia’s ability to pay U.S. bondholders after a deadline expires next week, a move that could bring Moscow closer to the brink of default.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Venezuela hopes "all sanctions" will be lifted by Washington -VP

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday said her government hopes the United States' decision to ease some sanctions, as a key political dialogue is set to resume soon, will pave the way for a total lifting of restrictions on the country.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain

WASHINGTON — Unidentified flying objects were a punchline for years, but now Congress is taking these unexplained encounters more seriously.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon argues Ukraine crisis makes case for Scottish independence 'more important'

The First Minister used an interview in Washington DC to claim Scottish independence "was not about turning away from the world".

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

Caldwell Expands Partnership Capabilities With Addition Of Byron Marchant; Establishes New Offices

Caldwell Partners International Inc (TSX:CWL) (OTC:CWLPF) has added Byron Marchant as a partner in the Board & CEO Practice, adding to its capabilities in the U.S. federal and state public sector, public utilities sector, and the sports and entertainment space. Marchant joins Caldwell from the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni and Foundation, where…

Benzinga · May 17, 2022