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US defense secretary calls Russia ‘reckless,’ says drone flights will continue

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart about a U.S. surveillance drone that crashed into the Black Sea after an encounter with a Russian fighter jet, as officials sought to keep the incident from further escalating tension already high over the invasion of Ukraine.

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Biden and Xi Are Doomed to Escalation

Neither Beijing nor Washington seems capable of cooperation or building trust.

Foreign Policy

Senate hears about legal fallout from Supreme Court gun decision

WASHINGTON — Last year’s Supreme Court case that expanded Second Amendment rights has wreaked havoc on the nation’s gun control laws, witnesses told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

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Farewell, sweet prince: Jacoby Brissett signs with the Commanders

One of the most fun players to cover in 2022 is off to Washington D.C.

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Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Los Angeles Times

Russian, U.S. defence ministers speak by phone after U.S. drone crash

The Russian and U.S. defence ministers held a phone call on Wednesday, the Russian defence ministry said, a day after a U.S. military drone crashed over the Black Sea in an incident Washington called "unsafe" and "reckless"

Reuters

Senate clears way for final vote on Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India cleared an important procedural hurdle on the Senate floor Wednesday, a strong indication that he will be confirmed to the post later in the day.

Los Angeles Times

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Watch as Nasa’s SpaceX crew discuss trip to ISS

Watch from Washington, DC, as Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-5 discuss their recent trip to the International Space Station.

The Independent UK

Analysis: Renewed Saudi-Iranian ties, brokered by China, force new calculations in Mideast

BEIRUT — The surprise announcement of a resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to a deal brokered by Beijing, underscores regional governments’ interest in a de-escalation of tensions — and China’s willingness to wield its economic clout to achieve it.

Los Angeles Times

Idaho search warrants show Moscow homicides police work before Bryan Kohberger’s arrest

Dozens of newly released search warrants in the investigation into November’s University of Idaho homicides reveal for the first time how law enforcement pursued and developed evidence that led to the arrest of suspected killer Bryan Kohberger.

Tribune News Service

Blinken asks Ethiopia to strengthen peace on first post-war visit

ADDIS ABABA - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to "deepen the peace" in its war-torn north, as he announced a $331-million aid package to the country during a visit aimed at repairing relations shaken by the two-year conflict.

Bangkok Post

Russia warns US away from air space after drone crash

Moscow has told Washington to keep well away from its air space after a US drone intercepted by Russian jets crashed into the Black Sea.

The New Daily

Supreme Court case features twist on appropriations power

WASHINGTON — Congress has used a clause in the Constitution for more than two centuries to control how the federal government spends funds, but the Supreme Court is poised to decide whether that same language also limits what lawmakers can do.

Tribune News Service

As 2023 started, 18 House and Senate campaigns were in debt

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers wrangle over the nation’s debt, 18 members of the House and Senate started this year with campaign committees that each reported at least $100,000 in unpaid bills.

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Russia decries ‘hostile’ flights after US drone crash

Moscow warned against “hostile” US flights on Wednesday, as tensions simmered a day after a Russian fighter jet was accused of colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea.

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Commanders’ fans react to Taylor Heinicke’s departure

Washington fans and local media reacted to the news of Taylor Heinicke's departure.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: Relations with US in Dire State amid Drone Incident

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that its relations with the United States were in a "lamentable state" and at their lowest level, after Washington accused Russia of downing one of its reconnaissance drones over the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there had been no high-level contact with Washington…

Evening Standard

Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington home goes on sale for £21.9 million

The house was combined with the two neighbouring buildings in 2017 to create a 15,000sq ft mega mansion

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‘Watershed’ $1 trillion defense budget on the horizon

WASHINGTON — The $1 trillion American defense budget is in sight.

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Editorial: Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses show regulation is needed

After Friday’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, big bankers are again looking to Washington with outstretched hands. We should be skeptical.

The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg calls out Pence for being two-faced in controversial ‘maternity leave’ jibe

‘It’s a strange thing to me, because last time I saw him, he asked me about my kids like a normal person would’

The Independent UK

Ukraine war – live news: Kyiv troops ‘sent to death’ in Bakhmut as Putin suffers ‘heavy losses’

Russia-US relations in ‘lamentable’ state after drone collision as war in Ukraine continues to rage

The Independent UK

Yoon: Seoul-Tokyo ties key to address N Korea, supply chains

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for Japan to join his efforts to improve bilateral relations strained by historical grievances as he prepares to travel to Tokyo for a highly anticipated summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders release running back J.D. McKissic

McKissic is a terrific player but dealing with a neck injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Taylor Heinicke posts ‘thank you’ message to Washington

Taylor Heinicke is grateful for his time in Washington.

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