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Republican senator wants to pick a better battle than black Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON — Some Republicans say they are worried that overheated rhetoric about President Joe Biden’s promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court could backfire, detracting from arguments about the pandemic and the economy in this year’s midterm elections.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

Feds pledge they’ll do more to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s electric grid

WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi and a coterie of top White House officials signed an agreement Wednesday directing the federal government to do more to help the territory rebuild its ailing electric grid and meet its renewable energy goals, the latest attempt from the Biden administration to provide…

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 3, 2022

Appeals court skeptical of judge’s ruling blocking access to Sen. Burr warrant

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court indicated Wednesday it may overturn a judge’s ruling that blocked the public’s access to a search warrant for Sen. Richard Burr’s cellphone, which was part of an investigation into his stock trades.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022

Israel Non-committal amid US Pressure over Palestinian’s Death

An Israeli general said on Wednesday it would be foolish to speculate on whether troops might be prosecuted over the death of an elderly Palestinian-American they detained, a case in which Washington has called for "full accountability." After reprimanding a battalion commander and dismissing two officers involved in the Jan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

House poised for party-line vote on China package

WASHINGTON — The House appears headed to a mostly party-line vote this week on a sprawling Democratic-crafted bill aimed at boosting U.S. investment in a range of sectors to better compete against China’s aggressive efforts to dominate the technology realm.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022

Don’t panic: why Ukraine doesn’t like western talk of imminent attack

Analysis: While Putin’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv would rather it didn’t get classed as the next Kabul

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022

"We're not done" with sanctions on Myanmar junta and its supporters, says U.S. envoy

Washington will continue to impose sanctions on Myanmar's military and those who have helped the junta that seized power a year ago, U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2022

Washington mayor wants Commanders back in D.C.

Washington, D.C. mayor wants the Commanders back in D.C.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2022

Ukraine crisis: US to deploy more troops to Eastern Europe

Pentagon stresses US forces are not going to Ukraine, but to bolster security of NATO nations in Eastern Europe.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2022

The Commanders: NFL team in Washington, DC gets new name

Washington joins other major professional sports teams to drop names Indigenous people say are racist.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2022