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Washington justices uphold $18M fine in GMO-labeling case

The Washington Supreme Court has narrowly upheld an $18 million fine levied against an association of large food brands that funneled dark money into a state political campaign

The Independent UK

Sudan Council Agrees with US Officials on Amending Democracy Transition Document

Sudan's Sovereign Council has agreed with a US delegation on amending the constitutional document governing Sudan's transition to democracy to bring it into line with new developments in the country, it said in a statement on Thursday. The Sovereign Council, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, also agreed on forming…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Europe present united front before Blinken-Lavrov talks

Washington says any Russian aggression towards Ukraine will be met with a ‘severe, united’ response from the West.

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Washington S. Ct. Upholds $18M Fine for Violating Campaign Disclosure Rules

The court rejected an Excessive Fines Clause challenge (by a 5-4 vote) and a First Amendment challenge.

Reason

'Peril' co-author Robert Costa moves from Post to CBS News

CBS News announced the hiring of Robert Costa of The Washington Post as the network's chief election and campaign correspondent

The Independent UK

Exclusive-U.S. seeks way to speed delivery of new fighter jets to Taiwan

The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan's next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, U.S. officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force's ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei see as increasing intimidation by China's military.

Reuters

Selling the dream: How one real estate agent takes to the water to show off South Florida mansions

On a recent Saturday afternoon, real estate agent Bonnie Heatzig was escorting her clients, visiting from Washington, D.C., on a tour of luxury properties in Boca Raton.

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainians accused of spreading Russian disinformation

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four current and former Ukrainian officials it accuses of working with Russia's intelligence service to destabilize Ukraine as Washington warned it was prepared to take further action if Moscow invaded its neighbor.

Reuters

Biden is stuck with a divided party

WASHINGTON — Among President Joe Biden's most valuable political skills has been a knack for planting himself firmly at the ideological center of the Democratic Party, a trait that helped him win elections amid shifting winds over five decades in public life. In office, that strategy enabled him to cobble…

Los Angeles Times

Congress considers banning its members from buying, selling stock following Burr scandal

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers have renewed their interest in the past week in banning members of Congress from buying and selling stock.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Overruling Roe may not be conservatives' best strategy – Brown v. Board of Education shows how Supreme Court can uphold precedent while gutting its meaning

Tens of thousands of anti-abortion protesters are expected to descend on Washington on Jan. 21, 2022, for the March for Life rally – as they have done annually since 1974 to protest the Roe v. Wade ruling of the previous year.

The Conversation

North Korea Hints at Restart of Nuclear, Long-range Missile Tests

North Korea hinted Thursday it could resume nuclear and long-range weapons tests as it prepares for "confrontation" with Washington, its latest threat after a string of sanctions-busting missile launches.

Asharq Al-Awsat

What can Joe Biden do to tackle record inflation in the US?

During a press conference to mark his first year in office, US President Joe Biden cited high prices as one of the biggest problems facing the United States. Inflation hit a 40-year high of 7 percent in December. Our correspondents report from Washington on how a higher cost of living…

France 24

Abortion fight in states picks up as legislative sessions begin

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s consideration of a near-total abortion ban in Texas and other limits in Mississippi are motivating state officials to pursue either tougher abortion restrictions or protections in case legal precedents change.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Pushes for Int’l Position against Houthi Attacks

Washington is seeking to mobilize an international position against the Iran-backed Houthi group’s attacks, as its envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking starts a new Gulf tour to "reactivate peace and ceasefire efforts in Yemen." Lenderking’s tour coincides with the Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi,…

Evening Standard

From a diabolical Afghanistan withdrawal, spiraling tension with Kamala and Covid hell — Joe Biden’s first year

After an initial honeymoon period for the Biden administration, the last twelve months have seen one setback after another. Can he turn it around? Oliver Wiseman reports

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Seeks United Front with European Allies over Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to Berlin for meetings with key European allies, as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour to stop Russia from marching on Ukraine. Blinken will seek a united front with counterparts from France and Germany as well as Britain's junior foreign minister before…

Los Angeles Times

Biden and Blinken offer assurances to Ukraine, warnings to Russia

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered in-person assurances to Ukraine’s besieged leaders Wednesday as President Joe Biden vowed to punish Russia if it invades the former Soviet republic.

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Republicans block Democrats’ voting rights push in the Senate

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked President Joe Biden’s voting rights measure, handing Democrats their second high-profile setback in as many months.

Reuters

N.Korea suggests it may resume nuclear, missile tests; slams 'hostile' U.S

North Korea will bolster its defences against the United States and consider resuming "all temporally-suspended activities", state news agency KCNA said on Thursday, an apparent reference to a self-imposed moratorium on tests of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles.

The Independent UK

Washington hunting for mystery naked jogger who runs with his dog

Victim told police ‘the male’s actions became more sexual in nature’ on second encounter

Los Angeles Times

Blinken offers assurances, more military aid to a Ukraine fearing Russian invasion

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blnken delivered in-person assurances to Ukraine’s besieged leaders Wednesday, threatening to punish Russia if it invades the former Soviet republic.

Benzinga

DraftKings Partners With Tulalip Tribes To Operate Sports Betting In Washington

DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) has entered into an exclusive market access partnership with Tulalip Tribes of Washington to bring its retail sportsbook experience to the state of Washington. DraftKings plans to open retail sportsbook locations at Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek Casino, located about 30-minutes north of Seattle in Tulalip. The DraftKings…

Los Angeles Times

After setbacks, Biden enters year two looking to emphasize accomplishments

WASHINGTON — On the eve of President Biden's first press conference in 10 months, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stepped to the briefing room podium on Tuesday and referred to the television screen over her shoulder that detailed what she described as the administration's year-one accomplishments — 6.4 million…

The Guardian - US

Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

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