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On Trump indictment, deafening silence from many Texas Republicans in Congress

WASHINGTON — A handful of Texas Republicans in Congress have energetically defended Donald Trump since the Justice Department accused him of mishandling classified documents he shouldn’t have kept after leaving the White House.

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House GOP passes measure to undo pistol brace regulation

WASHINGTON — House Republicans passed a joint resolution Tuesday that would overturn the Biden administration’s rule to tighten federal regulations on pistol braces, an effort that faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden.

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Trump arraigned: Your questions on classified documents case answered

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump appeared Tuesday afternoon at the federal courthouse in Miami, pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts related to mishandling of classified documents.

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Could Trump win the presidency from prison?

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump meets the constitutional requirements to become president — he’s a natural born U.S. citizen over age 35 who’s been living in the country for at least 14 years.

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Senators, CFPB director spar over proposed credit card fee limit

WASHINGTON — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Tuesday defended the agency’s proposal to lower credit card late fees against criticism from Republicans at a Senate Banking hearing.

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Trump arrives for Miami arraignment following indictment in classified documents case

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has arrived at the federal courthouse in Miami where he is scheduled to make his first appearance Tuesday to respond to a 37-count indictment connected to his handling of classified documents and alleged attempts to prevent the government from recovering them.

Los Angeles Times

As demand for mental health services overwhelms WA jails, judge revisits settlement

Wait times for people in Washington jails to get into state psychiatric facilities continue to "skyrocket" five years after a settlement promised to prevent that from happening, a court monitor told a federal judge in Seattle on Monday.

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Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic. The two countries have a love-hate relationship.

Los Angeles Times

McBath, Democrats plan effort to get around GOP on gun control bills

WASHINGTON — With U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath helping to lead the way, U.S. House Democrats are launching an effort today to circumvent Republican opposition and force votes on gun control measures.

Tribune News Service

Silvio Berlusconi had a complex relationship with US presidents: Friend to one, shunned by another

When the administration of Geroge W. Bush needed an ally to help sell its proposed invasion of Iraq to a skeptical European audience, Silvio Berlusconi stepped forward.

The Conversation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi undertakes another truck ride, this time in U.S.

Rahul Gandhi’s journey in the truck during his recent visit to the United States came days after he took a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh to listen to the problems of truck drivers.

The Hindu

Too soon to say where counteroffensive going, US says, but Washington confident Kyiv will prevail – as it happened

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says Ukraine should expect ‘robust’ political and practical support from the Nato summit

The Guardian - AU

Landmark youth climate trial begins in Montana

WASHINGTON - The first ever climate trial in the United States opened Monday in Montana, brought by young activists suing the state for violating their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."

Bangkok Post

In Miami, Trump's ardent backers are a sign of the city's rightward shift

The federal charges against former President Donald Trump over classified documents have propelled the city of Miami to the center of a storyline that had been thought to be unfolding in Washington

The Independent UK

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Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams new threat

WASHINGTON: The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real -- an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake.

Chicago Sun-Times

Everyday citizens are ready to lobby Congress for climate change

Volunteers from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be in Washington, D.C., this week to talk to congressional leaders about policies to advocate for clean energy legislation

The Guardian - UK

Joni Mitchell review – first headline show in two decades is three hours of total joy

Many thought she might never play live again after an aneurysm, but Mitchell is in lively, fun-filled form at this all-star return in rural Washington state

The Guardian - US

Man returns book to Washington state library – 81 years after it was taken out

Brad Bitar, who returned a copy of The Bounty Trilogy, believes it may have been left by someone while visiting his family’s store

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'Unabomber,' whose attacks terrorized US, dies in prison

WASHINGTON - Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," who terrorized Americans from 1978 to 1995 with his sporadic, anonymous bombing campaign, died in prison Saturday, US authorities said.

Radio France Internationale

Erdogan weighs benefits of friendlier ties with Turkey's Western allies

Turkey's newly reelected president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, faces the challenge of balancing ties with Russia and Western allies as he seeks to make the country a major player on the world stage.

Bangkok Post

Trump took secret docs on nuclear and weapons programs: indictment

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump took secret documents dealing with US nuclear and weapons programs from the White House after leaving office, potentially putting national security at risk, according to the indictment of the former president unsealed on Friday.

The Independent UK

Young black bear wanders Washington D.C. neighborhood, sparking a frenzy before being captured

A young black bear gave residents of a quiet northeast Washington neighborhood a start Friday morning when they woke to find a furry interloper wandering backyards and sniffing around garbage cans

The Conversation

Nikki Haley: the 'new generation' candidate trying to win the Republican nomination

“The Washington establishment has failed us … It’s time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border and strengthen our country.” These are the words of former South Carolina governor and former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, as she formally announced her candidacy…

The Independent UK

Ten-year-old girl survives 24 hours lost in Washington wilderness

Shunghla Mashwani went missing on 4 June in the Cle Elum River Valley

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending June 9, 2023 - Roll Call

Seersucker Thursday, a new statue and a smoke-filled Washington are among the highlights of this week’s photos from the Hill.

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