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US warns Solomon Islands against China military base as Australian MPs trade blame

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg refuses to say when Australia first knew of pact between Solomon Islands and China

The Guardian - AU

Biden Picks Career Diplomat Michael Ratney as Envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday. Ratney previously served as the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the US special envoy for Syria. Ratney, whose official biography says he speaks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence

A former White House official told the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, had been advised of intelligence reports showing the potential for violence that day

The Independent UK

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US to ‘respond accordingly’ if China sets up base in Solomons

The U.S. will “respond accordingly” should Beijing’s security pact with the Solomon Islands lead to a permanent Chinese military presence in the Pacific nation.

Tribune News Service

Pfizer's COVID-19 pill will soon be available across the US

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is finishing plans to make Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 pill available at any pharmacy across the country, with supply increasing as the BA.2 subvariant drives an uptick in cases and hospitalizations.

Tribune News Service

In court, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene can’t recall much about her actions surrounding Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday became the first Republican lawmaker to testify under oath about her actions leading up to and during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, but she avoided directly answering many questions that might shed light on her role in…

Los Angeles Times

US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy

The White House issues a stern warning for Solomon Islands leaders not to allow China to establish a military presence in the region, in a stoush a former diplomat has labelled the first act in "a multi-part play".

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Biden signs order to protect US old-growth forests from wildfires

On Earth Day, US president pledges to plant 1.2 billion trees and compile inventory of old-growth across the country.

Al Jazeera

Biden to nominate Michael Ratney as envoy to Saudi Arabia, White House says

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Ratney to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday.

Reuters

First Thing: Russia to stage sham referendum in south Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

Ukrainian leader tells residents in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia not to give personal information to Russian forces. Plus, 350,000 fewer American kindergarteners vaccinated against common diseases

The Guardian - UK

Biden order aims to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

President Joe Biden is taking steps to restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight

The Independent UK

Audio: McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told other GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign

The Independent UK

Iowa GOP open to non-Trump prospects as 2024 gets underway

Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the nomination process

The Independent UK

Biden's election year challenge: Blame GOP for nation's woes

President Joe Biden has an election year message for frustrated voters: At least he’s trying

The Independent UK

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U.S. warns of response to any move toward permanent China presence in Solomons

A senior-level U.S. delegation met the Solomon Islands' leader on Friday and warned that Washington would have "significant concerns and respond accordingly" to any steps to establish a permanent Chinese military presence in the Pacific island nation.

The Independent UK

Harris replaces chief of staff in latest VP office shakeup

Vice President Kamala Harris is naming Lorraine Voles as her new chief of staff, replacing Tina Flournoy who is leaving the administration, in the latest shakeup in her office, the White House said

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Gaslit’: Julia Roberts skillfully settles into the ’70s as Martha Mitchell, a Watergate wife who wouldn’t be silent

She’s electric opposite Sean Penn, playing corrupt Nixon aide John Mitchell in the darkly funny Starz series.

Axios

Kamala Harris chief of staff to leave amid growing exodus

Tina Flournoy will be replaced by senior advisor Lorraine Voles this spring.

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The Independent UK

Biden sees quake-resistant runway to start Northwest swing

President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing more on the airport where he landed than on any of the region’s more traditional, natural attractions

Benzinga

Biden Administration Dodges Marijuana Decriminalization Question: Will Joe Legalize It?

The unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20 on Wednesday once again stirred up discussion among top lawmakers and officials in the U.S. about the drug's legal status.

Benzinga

President Biden To Outline Strategy To Tackle Drug Addiction, Overdose: Reuters

U.S. President Joe Biden will reveal a new strategy today for dealing with drug addiction and overdoses to expand access to medications for opioid overdoses, increase funding for law enforcement, and expand sanctions against traffickers. According to U.S. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Data, the U.S. opioid crisis fueled more than…

Reuters

Greek PM Mitsotakis to visit White House in May

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the White House on May 16 to meet U.S. President Joe Biden, with the two leaders expected to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.

Reuters

Senior U.S. officials to arrive in Solomon Islands for talks on Thursday - State Department

A White House delegation led by Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell is due to arrive in the Solomon Islands for talks later on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said, amid concerns about a security pact between the Pacific Island country and China.

Salon

Trump team ordered to pay Omarosa $1.3M

The sum is the largest known attorney fee award against a political campaign or president, lawyer says

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pentagon: US Rapidly Developed ‘Ghost’ Drones for Ukraine

So-called "Ghost" drones that are part of a new $800 million US arms package for Ukraine were rapidly developed by the US Air Force for Kyiv and have similar capabilities as armed "Switchblade" drones, the Pentagon said on Thursday. "This was rapidly developed by the Air Force in response specifically…

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