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Ron DeSantis Is Clumsily Backing Away From His Past as a Russia Hawk

DeSantis' foreign policy seems to be defined by a simple rule: Whatever Democrats do is wrong, but whatever Republicans do is right.

Reason

Biden previews Medicare drug price, tax increase proposals

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he’ll propose increasing taxes on some upper-income business owners and expanding prescription drug cost controls enacted in last year’s budget reconciliation package as a means of lowering federal deficits and extending Medicare’s solvency.

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Biden previews Medicare drug price, tax increase proposals - Roll Call

Plan would increase taxes on some upper-income business owners to reduce federal deficits, extend Medicare's solvency.

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Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes her FCC confirmation - Roll Call

She had only the narrowest of paths to get through the Senate on Biden's third attempt to get her confirmed to the commission.

Roll Call

Biden to host South Korean leader Yoon for 2nd state visit

President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for the second state visit of his administration

The Independent UK

Biden proposes tax hike on income over $400,000 to fund Medicare

President Joe Biden’s budget will propose hiking payroll taxes on Americans making over $400,000 per year and allowing the government new power to negotiate drug prices as part of an effort the White House says will extend the solvency of a key Medicare program for another quarter century.

Tribune News Service

White House cybersecurity strategy likely to face obstacles

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s new cyber strategy calling for minimum security standards across multiple economic sectors looks likely to face opposition from some lawmakers and businesses as U.S. officials work to implement the blueprint.

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White House cybersecurity strategy likely to face obstacles - Roll Call

The White House strategy to apply minimal cybersecurity standards in many business sectors faces resistance.

Roll Call

Consumer group, former advisers file complaint over McCarthy's release of Jan. 6 riot footage - Roll Call

Public Citizen and ethics advisers under Obama and Bush urged an investigation of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s release of Jan. 6 footage.

Roll Call

Biden will seek Medicare changes in new budget

President Joe Biden has started to unveil parts of his budget proposal being released later this week

The Independent UK

George Skelton: There's no home field advantage in California for Vice President Kamala Harris

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Politicians with White House ambitions who don't have strong support in their home state probably should not run for president.

Los Angeles Times

White House Urges UN to Investigate Poisoning of Iran Schoolgirls

The White House said Monday an investigation into the recent poisoning of school girls in protest-hit Iran could fall under the mandate of the United Nations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

DeSantis to argue US should be like Fla. ahead of 2024 bid

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida’s future

The Independent UK

Ex-White House comms director Hope Hicks visits Manhattan DA’s office as Trump probe intensifies

NEW YORK — Ex-White House communications director Hope Hicks visited the Manhattan district attorney’s office on Monday as prosecutors’ criminal probe into the former president intensifies.

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US military spent about $2 million to shoot down aerial objects

WASHINGTON ― The U.S. military spent $1.6 million to $2 million last month to shoot down three unidentified, high-altitude objects over North America, with half of that spent on the mission over Lake Huron in Michigan, the Air Force said Monday.

The Independent UK

Former Obama official is killed as ‘severe turbulence’ rocks plane

Dana Hyde was travelling on a private jet owned by Conexon

Tribune News Service

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Trump’s threat of a third-party run is undercut by ‘sore loser’ laws

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NYC mayor tapped for team of Biden reelection surrogates

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams has joined a team of surrogates set to support President Joe Biden’s expected reelection campaign, a signal that the White House sees the mayor as an able national messenger despite a dip in his popularity in the city.

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The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped

The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved.

Tribune News Service

CBO director to brief House members ahead of budget release

WASHINGTON — Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip L. Swagel will brief House members Wednesday on the agency’s budget and economic outlook as lawmakers consider whether to adjust spending levels in conjunction with lifting the debt limit.

Salon

Ex-Hutchinson lawyer hit with complaint

Stefan Passantino allegedly tried to get Cassidy Hutchinson to withhold information from investigators

Salon

CPAC straw poll "terrible" for Trump

Trump was also mocked for speaking to a "half-full" room by former GOP ally Chris Christie

The Independent UK

CPAC veepstakes: Who does Trumpworld want to replace Mike Pence?

The far-right is largely settled on their pick for 2024. But who will run at their side?

Tribune News Service

As DC backtracks on changes to city's criminal code, Senate vote is moving forward

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has rejected a plea from the Democratic chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council to cancel a planned vote on a House-passed measure blocking the district’s new criminal code.

The Independent UK

Biden's upcoming budget part of 2024 political messaging

President Joe Biden has decided to get out of the White House to unveil his proposed budget this week in Pennsylvania, a must-win state in 2024

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