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Trump sought strike on top Iran military figure for political reasons – Esper book

Key adviser Robert O’Brien told top general shortly before 2020 election that Trump wanted to kill unnamed official, according to Esper memoir

The Guardian - US

‘Are you?’: Jen Psaki raises laugh as Fox News’ Peter Doocy says he’s ‘sorry to see you go’

The Fox News reporter and White House Press Secretary have frequently sparred with each other inside the Brady press room

The Independent UK

Who’s Karine Jean-Pierre? 5 things to know about the next White House press secretary

WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre is slated to step into her new role as the next White House press secretary within just a few weeks, the White House announced Thursday.

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Biden isn’t serious about forgiving student debt. ‘Means-testing’ is a con

The Biden administration’s proposal is cynicism masquerading as populism — and it will enrage everyone and hurt the Democrats’ electoral chances

The Guardian - US

Unless Democrats start fighting like they mean it, they’re going to lose Congress

We are engaged in an existential battle over the identity of this nation. The Biden administration’s tepid midterm strategy is failing

The Guardian - US

Biden to plug manufacturing initiative at Ohio metal company

President Joe Biden is set to announce that five major U.S. manufacturers have made commitments to boost their reliance on small and medium American firms for 3D printing

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia weighs heavy on WNBA as new season starts

As the WNBA tips off its 2022 season on Friday, uncertainty remains over the future of one of the league’s most beloved stars

The Guardian - US

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Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK

Congress Fires Its Warning Shot on Iran Nuclear Deal

The US Congress fired a warning shot at the US administration's efforts to return to the nuclear agreement with Iran. A total of 16 Democrats voted with almost all Republicans to approve Sen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boeing Will Shift Base To Arlington As It Seeks Closer Ties With Washington

Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) on Thursday said it would shift its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia from Chicago, Illinois — a move that would help its senior management and other key members get closer to decision-makers at the White House.

Benzinga

Karine Jean-Pierre named as first black White House press secretary

President Joe Biden has vowed to name top officials, cabinet members and judges who reflect the diversity of America

Evening Standard

I warned national guard of possible coup, Trump defense secretary says

Mark Esper writes in new memoir of how worried he was that Trump would try to use US military to hold on to power

The Guardian - US

White House Welcomes Finland, Sweden Deliberations on NATO

The White House on Thursday welcomed deliberations by Finland and Sweden on potentially joining the NATO alliance, a development resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “We obviously strongly support NATO's open-door policy and the right of each country to decide its own future foreign policy and security arrangements," White House…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit

Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis

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The White House has appointed its first black woman and openly gay person as press secretary. So who is Karine Jean-Pierre?

US President Joe Biden appoints 44-year-old Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary — the first black woman and openly gay person to serve in the role.

Salon

Karine Jean-Pierre new press secretary

Currently principal deputy press secretary, Jean-Pierre will take over as press secretary when Jen Psaki departs

Chicago Tribune

President Joe Biden heading to Chicago to address electrical workers’ union

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to attend the 40th convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the White House announced Thursday.

The Independent UK

Official: US gave intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship

The U.S. says it shared intelligence with Ukraine about the location of the Russian missile cruiser Moskva prior to the strike that sank the warship

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Salon

Trump wanted to bomb Mexican drug labs

Trump's former defense secretary, Mark T. Esper, tells of Trump's weapons-based problem solving in his new memoir

Reuters

U.S. offers assurances to Sweden, Finland over NATO application

The United States is confident it can address any security concerns Sweden and Finland may have about the period of time after they apply for NATO membership and before they are accepted into the alliance, the White House said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as new White House press secretary

Jean-Pierre will become first Black woman to hold key post when Jen Psaki leaves White House next week.

The Guardian - US

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre press secretary as Jen Psaki steps down

The current principal deputy press secretary will be first Black person and first out gay person to hold job

Los Angeles Times

Psaki to cede White House lectern to her history-making deputy, Karine Jean-Pierre

WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre has been selected to be the next White House press secretary, becoming the first Black person and out gay woman to serve in that role.

The Independent UK

Biden meets Amazon union leader at White House meeting on ‘extraordinary’ organising efforts

Christian Smalls wears ‘eat the rich’ jacket to White House meeting on union efforts

The Independent UK

Karine Jean-Pierre: Who is the incoming White House press secretary?

Ms Jean-Pierre will take on the new role on 13 May

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