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Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee running for mayor of Houston

WASHINGTON — Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for mayor of Houston, joining other Democrats who sought to leave the House recently for a chance to lead one of the nation’s largest cities.

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Business groups, automakers call for fix to 'broken' permitting system

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of business groups, including major automakers, signed on to a letter led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Monday urging Congress to reduce bottlenecks for companies starting energy and infrastructure projects.

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DeSantis begins ramping up South Carolina outreach for 2024, with backing from state lawmakers

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies are starting to lay the groundwork for a presidential campaign in South Carolina, moving to build a political operation and court local leaders in a state likely to be fiercely competitive in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.

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Proposed ATF budget runs into opposition from House Republicans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s proposed budget increase for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in fiscal 2024 faces sharp opposition from many House Republicans who want to make cuts this budget cycle.

Tribune News Service

Mike McDaniel had the best jab after learning Dan Snyder’s asking price for the Washington Commanders

Joke or not, this was a totally legitimate question to ask!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Can the government prosecute someone for ‘encouraging’ illegal immigration? Supreme Court to decide

WASHINGTON — Is it a crime or free speech for someone to “encourage” immigrants to come to this country illegally, or remain here after their visas have expired?

Los Angeles Times

House GOP’s energy bill hitting the floor amid market volatility

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are pitching legislation queued up for a floor vote this week as a salve to high gasoline and electric costs, though it remains hazy how quickly and aggressively the measure would lower prices.

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High School Football Coach Prays And Receives $1.7M Payout For Religious Tradition On Field

A former public high school football coach in Washington who lost his job for leading prayers on the field after games

Zenger

White House’s EV tax credit implementation in the spotlight

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric vehicles with the first formal guidance on which cars qualify for subsidies expected this week.

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Lawmakers open to Biden’s call to claw back SVB executive pay

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s call for legislation that would allow regulators to claw back executive bonuses and stock sale proceeds in the lead up to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse has found a receptive audience on Capitol Hill.

Tribune News Service

Will US consumers have to bail out struggling banks?

WASHINGTON — Could taxpayers wind up bailing out wealthy customers at banks such as Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and others that are struggling?

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Putin ally says Russia has weapons to destroy US if its existence is threatened

An ally of President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia has the weapons to destroy any enemy, including the United States, if its own existence is threatened, accusing Washington of underestimating Moscow's nuclear might.

Reuters

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana.

Reuters

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

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What I learned staying at an eco retreat in US Virgin Islands

It's easy to forget that the Virgin Islands are a part of the United States. St. John in particular is so lush and untouched that it feels worlds away from the States, yet, in reality, it's just a three-hour flight from Washington, D.C. One of the most surprising — and…

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Pro-Khalistan protest in Washington: SC lawyer files complaint with Delhi Police, seeks revocation of protesters' passports

The Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Jindal on Monday filed a complaint in Delhi Police against Pro-Khalistani protesters who are protesting at Indian Embassy, in Washington. Read further on Dynamite News:

Los Angeles Times

Top Democrats warn Biden: Don’t restart family detentions

WASHINGTON — Top Democrats are warning President Joe Biden against restarting the controversial practice of detaining migrant families who cross the U.S. southern border without authorization.

Daily Mirror

Bridget Phillipson says her single mum was 'pushed into poverty' over lack of childcare

Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, who grew up in a council house in Washington, Tyne and Wear, said her mum Clare didn't go back to work full time until she started school because no childcare was available.

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Is war with China inevitable?

There's no clear evidence that China is likely to invade Taiwan anytime soon. Why is Washington fixated on war?

USA Today Sports Media Group

McShay recalls when Commanders owner Daniel Snyder attended a pro day

Washington fans certainly remember the last time an NFL owner attended a pro day.

The Independent UK

India summons top Canadian diplomat as ‘violent’ Khalistan protests spread

A journalist was also assaulted by supporters of separatist movement outside Indian embassy in Washington DC

The Guardian - US

After Dianne Feinstein: as a political giant steps down, California weighs its future

As the state’s longest serving senator prepares to retire, the new leadership will determine the trajectory for the Democratic party

Bangkok Post

No indication Russia plans to use nuclear weapons: US Dept of Defense

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defense said on Saturday that there are no indications that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons after Moscow's announcement to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Tribune News Service

Rouse to depart as one of Biden’s top economic aides on March 31

WASHINGTON — Cecilia Rouse, one of President Joe Biden’s senior economic advisers, will leave the administration on Friday, marking the latest personnel shift in the White House.

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McConnell finishes treatment for fall and is working from home

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center on Saturday after treatment for injuries suffered in a fall and said he’ll still work from home for “the next few days.”

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