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White House ties Republicans to a tax-increase plan disowned by GOP

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in his battle to craft a winning message on the fight to tame decades-high inflation, has sought to tie Republicans to a plan that calls for higher taxes on low-income Americans.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse

Advocates say US should not allow Israel to investigate itself for killing of second American citizen this year.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022

US House panel sets hearing on baby formula shortage exacerbated by recall from Michigan plant

WASHINGTON — A U.S. House committee on Wednesday announced plans for a May 25 hearing on a national baby formula shortage fueled in part by a February recall by the manufacturer Abbot for products made at its Michigan plant.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

US to Allow Foreign Investment in Northeast Syria without Sanctions

The United States will allow some foreign investment in areas of northeast Syria outside government control without coming under sanctions, it said on Wednesday, a move it says is aimed at helping a region previously controlled by ISIS. Speaking in Marrakech at a meeting of the global coalition against ISIS,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

As abortion protests spread, Sen. Josh Hawley equates them with the Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — As abortion rights protests have spread across the country, targeting churches, anti-abortion clinics and the homes of senators and Supreme Court justices, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is equating them to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

At political road race, Rep. Jim Cooper eyes the finish line - Roll Call

As captain of team “Not Running for Re-Election,” Rep. Jim Cooper is running the Capital Challenge race for the last time as a House member. 

Roll Call · May 11, 2022

Biden Seeks to Keep China in Focus by Welcoming ASEAN Leaders

President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington this week, seeking to show his administration remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China despite the Ukraine crisis. A two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) begins with a White House dinner…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

High inflation leaves food banks struggling to meet needs

Kendall Nunamaker and her family of five in Kennewick, Washington, faced impossible math this month: how do they pay for gas, groceries and their mortgage with inflation driving up prices

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Russian spy boss compares U.S. to German Nazi propaganda machine

A Russian spy chief on Wednesday compared the U.S. State Department to the World War Two Nazi propaganda machine constructed by Joseph Goebbels, saying Washington had launched an anti-Russia messaging campaign across social media.

Reuters · May 11, 2022

Senate to vote on abortion rights; Democrats hope to send message

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on a bill to establish a federal right to abortion in hopes of drawing a sharp political contrast with Republicans who support the Supreme Court's expected ruling to undo the Roe vs. Wade decision.

Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022