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Republican calls out Ginni Thomas' texts

Thomas' texts called for 2020 presidential election results to be overturned

Salon · Mar 25, 2022

US to Increase Pressure on Iran If Nuclear Diplomacy Fails, Says White House

The United States is still pursuing talks on Iran's nuclear program but will work with allies to increase pressure on Iran if diplomacy fails, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday. The talks were close to an agreement until Russia made last-minute demands of the United States,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2022

BA.2: What we know about the ‘stealth Omicron’ variant in the US

BA.2 subvariant now accounts for nearly 55 per cent of confirmed infections in US

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

China to 'dance' between Russia, Western economic ties - senior U.S. official

China is likely to offer some support to Russia's economy amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but will engage in a "dance" to maintain economic ties with Europe and the United States, a senior White House official said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

U.S. calls India's position over Ukraine 'unsatisfactory' but unsurprising

A senior White House official said on Friday India's position at the United Nations over the crisis in Ukraine has been "unsatisfactory" but was also unsurprising given its historical relationship with Russia.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in L.A. and across the nation

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022

U.S., EU agree on transatlantic data rules

The agreement will head off risks to U.S. companies in the wake of an EU court decision.

Axios · Mar 25, 2022

Wife of Supreme Court Justice texted Trump chief about overturning 2020 election

The wife of a Supreme Court judge texted Donald Trump begging him to overturn his 2020 election loss as apart of a conspiracy theory that led to the storming of Capitol Hill

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Biden to meet Singapore's prime minister at the White House on Tuesday

U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House on Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

U.S. engaged in "contingency planning" for Russian strike on NATO territory

The White House has tasked a special "Tiger Team" to examine a possible response.

Axios · Mar 25, 2022