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A year of President Joe Biden: Join our expert panel as they discuss Biden’s first 12 months in office

The Independent UK

First Thing: Grisham tells of Trump’s ‘secret meetings’ in days before Capitol attack

Former White House press secretary provided significant details to House select committee investigating the 6 January attack

The Guardian - UK

US promises 'swift, severe, and united response' if Russia invades Ukraine

White House press secretary Jen Psaki publicly warned of the response Russia will meet in the case of an invasion and added that even action short of a military invasion will be responded to

Daily Mirror

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White House corrects Joe Biden gaffe after he says West may not act on ‘minor Russian incursion’ into Ukraine

The White House scrambled to correct one of President Joe Biden’s gaffes on Wednesday after he suggested Russia would not face sanctions over a “minor incursion” into Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Trump held secret meetings in days before Capitol attack, ex-press secretary tells panel

Stephanie Grisham gave more significant details than expected about what Trump was doing before 6 January, sources say

The Guardian - US

From a diabolical Afghanistan withdrawal, spiraling tension with Kamala and Covid hell — Joe Biden’s first year

After an initial honeymoon period for the Biden administration, the last twelve months have seen one setback after another. Can he turn it around? Oliver Wiseman reports

Evening Standard

White House eyes vaccine mandate for migrants crossing the border

The requirement would come as foreigners and U.S. citizens must be vaccinated to travel into the U.S.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's plea to shield White House records from Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down former President Donald Trump’s plea to shield his White House records from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Los Angeles Times

Biden defends his first-year record, challenges GOP critics to put forward ideas

WASHINGTON — A defiant President Joe Biden defended his record on Wednesday, arguing he had not overpromised what he could accomplish in the White House, even as his first year in office came to a close with his party having made little progress on many of his key priorities.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Supreme Court turns down Trump’s plea to shield White House records from Jan. 6 probe

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court allows release of Trump White House docs to January 6 committee

Former president argues documents were protected by executive privilege

The Independent UK

The Government Hoarded 750 Million N95 Masks While Telling You To Wear One

And now that the omicron variant is in retreat, everyone gets them for free. Great timing, guys.

Reason

Can’t order your free COVID tests from the government? Here’s what could be going on

A website through which people in the United States can request free COVID-19 tests from the government launched Tuesday, Jan. 18. But some people have reported technical issues with ordering the tests.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Jimmy Kimmel on White House’s free Covid tests: ‘Great idea, if this was a year ago’

Late-night hosts discuss the Biden administration’s website for at-home test kits and Stevie Wonder’s video for voting rights

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Los Angeles Times

After setbacks, Biden enters year two looking to emphasize accomplishments

WASHINGTON — On the eve of President Biden's first press conference in 10 months, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stepped to the briefing room podium on Tuesday and referred to the television screen over her shoulder that detailed what she described as the administration's year-one accomplishments — 6.4 million…

Los Angeles Times

White House to distribute 400 million N95 masks for free, starting next week

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality masks available to Americans for free starting next week in the hopes of offering better protection against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The Guardian - US

Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

The Independent UK

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week

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Tribune News Service

Bobby Ghosh: Trump isn’t responsible for Iran’s aggressive behavior

As the nuclear negotiations between the world powers and Iran approach a denouement, the Biden administration is turning up the heat on … Donald Trump!? Facing a Republican clamor against reviving the 2015 deal, the White House is keen to reframe the discussion in Washington about the talks in Vienna…

Reuters

Biden sees Russia moving on Ukraine, sows doubt on Western response

U.S. President Joe Biden predicted on Wednesday that Russia will make a move on Ukraine, saying Russia would pay dearly for a full-scale invasion but suggesting there could be a lower cost for a "minor incursion."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Putin may create a fake excuse to invade Ukraine — again

Last week the White House accused Moscow of sending saboteurs into eastern Ukraine to create a provocation that would give Vladimir Putin an excuse to invade the country, after amassing 100,000 troops on its borders.

The Independent UK

White House: Texas hostage-taker had raised no red flags

A White House spokeswoman says an armed British man who took four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue that ended in his death entered the United States without raising any red flags during multiple checks against law enforcement databases

Tribune News Service

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LA to host Summit of the Americas for region's leaders

Al Jazeera

US launches website to provide free at-home COVID tests

With new website, launched one day ahead of official date, Americans can order up to four free test kits per household.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris headed to Honduras for inauguration of country’s president

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro in Honduras next week, the White House said Tuesday, signaling a potential shift in relations with the Central American country as Harris continues efforts to deter migration.

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