The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

In Biden’s start, Democrats see a troubling repeat of Obama’s presidential pattern

WASHINGTON — One was a new Democratic president who inherited an intractable crisis while pushing a stalled legislative agenda marked by contentious debate.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

Security beefed up in Washington DC ahead of major anti-vaxx rally

‘United States is in a period of heightened threat,’ DHS says

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

What exactly could the United States do to aid Ukraine if Russia invades

Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Dredgers spotted at Cambodian naval base

WASHINGTON: Dredgers have been spotted off the Ream naval base in Cambodia, where China is funding construction work and deeper port facilities would be necessary for the docking of larger military ships, an American think tank says.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2022

US, Russia Promise to Work to Ease Ukraine Tensions

Washington and Moscow's top diplomats on Friday agreed to keep working to ease tensions over Ukraine, with the United States promising a written response to Russian security requirements next week and not ruling out a presidential meeting. As fears grew that Russia could invade its pro-Western neighbor, US Secretary of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2022

Biden officials talking to Qatar about supplying gas to Europe

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials have been talking with Qatar about possibly supplying Europe with liquefied natural gas if a Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to shortages, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

Tens of thousands ‘march for life’ in Washington as fate of Roe v Wade looms

Court’s conservative supermajority appears open to reversing Roe, overturning nearly 50 years of precedent since 1973 decision

The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2022

Report: Trump may endorse more than one Republican in Missouri Senate Primary

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s endorsement is coveted among Republicans running for U.S. Senate in Missouri. All of the candidates talk about their support of Trump on the campaign trail. At least two have brought on former Trump staffers as paid advisers.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022

U.S. calls on Bosnian leaders to stop divisive rhetoric, actions

The United States on Friday called on Bosnian rival ethnic leaders to put aside divisive rhetoric that threatens the volatile country's economy and future, saying Washington was ready to impose more sanctions on those obstructing stability.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide Friday, in a ruling that leans on a Supreme Court order last week that stopped a similar rule for larger businesses.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022