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Russian diplomat says it may be time to reduce number of U.S. reporters in Russia

Russia's ambassador to the United States said Washington had threatened retaliation after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained on espionage charges, and suggested it might be time to cut the number of U.S. journalists in Russia.

Reuters

Workers at anti-poverty World Bank struggle to pay bills

As finance leaders from around the world meet at the World Bank in Washington this week, food service workers at the poverty-fighting organization are highlighting what they see as a galling situation: The workers who put food on the table for an organization whose mission is to fight poverty are…

The Independent UK

Former Washington players react to the news that Dan Snyder has agreed to sell the team

Some former Washington players speak on the potential new ownership group.

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White House building more bridges as most recent investment tour concludes

Vice President Kamala Harris headlined the final day of the White House’s three-week “Investing in America” tour touting infrastructure and technology projects across the country with a visit to a span of the 14th Street bridge in Washington, D.C.

Tribune News Service

Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.

Los Angeles Times

Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina endorses Donald Trump for president in 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, just a week after Trump became the first president in history to be arrested on felony charges.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

U.S., UK, EU officials met with financial firms on Russian sanctions evasion

Senior officials from the United States, Europe and Britain met on Thursday with financial institutions to brief them on efforts by Russia to evade Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior U.S. Treasury official told reporters.

Reuters

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Massachusetts Air National Guards member arrested in leak of classified military documents

Jack Teixeira, 21, talked about God, guns are war secrets in chat rooms, friends say. The files show U.S. spying on allies, foes, shaking capitals from Kyiv to Seoul to Washington.

Chicago Sun-Times

McConnell to return to Senate Monday following recovery from fall

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he’ll return to the U.S. Senate on Monday, more than five weeks after suffering injury from a fall that sidelined the 81-year-old Republican leader from public work.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Supreme Court Justice Thomas, relatives sold family properties to wealthy GOP donor

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and relatives sold three Georgia properties that include Thomas’s boyhood home to GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow in 2014, according to a report, marking the first known instance where money flowed to the Supreme Court justice from the same Texas real estate magnate who…

Tribune News Service

Biden administration will ask Supreme Court to preserve full access to abortion pills

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that the Biden administration will ask the Supreme Court to preserve full and easy access to the abortion medication that has become the most-used method of ending early pregnancies.

Los Angeles Times

Dan Snyder’s Reported Deal to Sell Is Reason for Commanders Fans to Celebrate

The soon-to-be-former Washington owner can’t buy anything to prevent your happiness.

Sports Illustrated

US arrests suspect behind leak of Pentagon documents

Jack Teixeira, 21-year-old US air national guardsman, is believed to have led online group where classified files appeared

The Guardian - US

McCarthy planning to unveil 1-year debt ceiling extension

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is preparing to unveil next week a plan that would suspend the nation’s debt ceiling for a year in return for spending concessions, according to people familiar with the talks.

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Dan Snyder agrees to sell Commanders for $6 billion

A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the team.

Reuters

U.S. arrests 21-year-old National Guardsman for online intelligence leaks

The FBI on Thursday arrested Jack Douglas Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the U.S. Air National Guard, over the leaks online of classified documents that embarrassed Washington with allies around the world.

Sports Illustrated

Reports: Snyders Close to Deal to Sell NFL’s Commanders

Daniel Snyder acquired the Washington franchise in 1999.

The Independent UK

AP source: Harris/Rales group has deal to buy Commanders

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder

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Axios

Reports: Dan Snyder to sell Washington Commanders to Josh Harris-led group

It would be the highest price ever paid for a sports team.

Al Jazeera

‘Embarrassing’: Pentagon leaks damage US security, analysts say

Public exposure of secret US intelligence assessments could compromise sources and strain ties with allies, experts say.

Tribune News Service

Justice Department to ask Supreme Court to intervene in abortion pill case

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Biden administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the availability of a widely used abortion pill after a federal appeals court cleared the way for new restrictions to take effect Friday.

Tribune News Service

Former Capitol Police officer sentenced for interference with Jan. 6 probe

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a former Capitol Police officer to 120 days of home incarceration and two years of probation for a felony conviction tied to Facebook messages with a rioter who was in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Reuters

Blinken seeking to upgrade Vietnam ties as Hanoi treads narrow path

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Vietnam on Friday hoping for progress towards upgrading relations with a key trade partner that shares U.S. worries about China's growing might.

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán’s political allies in Hungary in sights of US sanctions

Congress group drafts legislation targeting officials and government supporters, mainly affiliated to Fidesz party

TV Tech

NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards

Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony June 6 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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