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Biden pitches optimism to skeptical Americans in State of the Union address

WASHINGTON — President Biden is delivering his second State of the Union speech, and hoping to convince skeptical Americans that they are better off than they were when he took office two years ago.

Los Angeles Times

In State of the Union speech, a feisty Biden battles hecklers and calls for bipartisanship

WASHINGTON — A feisty and occasionally combative President Biden sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security in a State of the Union address that began as an appeal for bipartisanship.

Los Angeles Times

In State of the Union, a feisty Biden calls for bipartisanship

WASHINGTON — In a State of the Union address that began as a bipartisan appeal, President Biden appeared combative and feisty at times as he sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security.

Los Angeles Times

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State of Union: US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’, Joe Biden says

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday night that if China threatens US sovereignty, US will act to protect the country.

The Times of India

Pentagon says China refused to take call over balloon uproar

WASHINGTON — China rebuffed a U.S. effort to arrange a phone call between the two countries’ top defense officials after the United States shot down an alleged spy balloon, a Pentagon spokesman said, in a stark new sign of how the uproar over the balloon has sent ties between the…

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House oversight panel clashes at hearing on border security

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on a House oversight panel traded barbs Tuesday at a hearing over the Biden administration’s policies at the U.S.-Mexico border, as Democrats accused their Republican colleagues of fueling inflammatory rhetoric against migrants.

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Lawmakers ready to investigate Chinese spy balloon

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers returned to Washington this week eager to tackle outstanding questions about a Chinese spy balloon’s journey across the U.S. and what it means for the broader relationship between the U.S. and China.

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These are the most interesting guests who'll be at the State of the Union

WASHINGTON — At 9 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, President Joe Biden will appear before a joint session of Congress to deliver his second State of the Union address.

Los Angeles Times

Walsh to leave Labor Department for NHL players' union

WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will leave the department for the top post at the union representing players in the National Hockey League, the first Cabinet-level departure during the Biden administration.

Tribune News Service

GOP’s probe into Hunter Biden risks political blowback, polls suggest

WASHINGTON — The House Republican investigation into the financial dealings of President Joe Biden’s family risks turning off more voters than it attracts, as Democrats paint the inquiry as time-consuming political retribution that diverts attention from the approaching debt crisis and other problems.

Tribune News Service

Charges against Trump in Georgia over 2020 election could lead to bigger federal case

WASHINGTON — The first major criminal charges that Donald Trump could face for interfering in the 2020 election might come from Atlanta — and what happens in Georgia isn’t expected to stay in Georgia.

Tribune News Service

UK and EU look for new roles after Brexit

Britain has made moral and military support for Ukraine a fundamental plank of its post-Brexit foreign policy, winning support in Eastern Europe and aligning itself with the US, Alexander Zevin writes is this month's Monde Diplomatique

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Federal Reserve Chair talks about future stock trends to Economic Club of Washington DC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to the Economic Club of Washington DC today, 7 February, about future stock trends.

The Independent UK

Despite fears agency could be crippled, House fills ethics posts

WASHINGTON — Even though ethics advocacy groups predicted House Republicans’ changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics could sideline the watchdog in the 118th Congress, they now say their worst fears appear unlikely.

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Little-noticed US funding for China tech sector now draws scrutiny

WASHINGTON — Even as Washington takes a hard line on keeping U.S. technology and data beyond China’s reach, the federal government has thus far been slow to close another channel of technology assistance: potentially billions of dollars in U.S. investment in Chinese tech startup companies.

Los Angeles Times

What’s happening with the Trump special counsel investigation?

WASHINGTON — Jack Smith, a veteran Justice Department prosecutor, is tasked with overseeing criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents after he left the White House, and a separate probe into attempts to stop President Biden from assuming office after the 2020 election.

Radio France Internationale

French, German ministers in Washington to defend EU economies

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Two Commanders named among the top 5 in their position groups

Only two Commanders make the top 5 of their respective positions.

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The Independent UK

Winning lottery ticket for $747m Powerball jackpot sold in Washington state

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds Monday night to win an estimated $747m Powerball jackpot

Roll Call

Little-noticed US funding for China tech sector now draws scrutiny - Roll Call

Even as Washington tries to safeguard US technology from China, venture capitalists are funding Chinese tech startups.

Tribune News Service

How Zach Bryan’s ‘Something in the Orange’ was made at renowned Seattle-area studio

SEATTLE — Zach Bryan's music had been bubbling online for a few years. The country-adjacent singer-songwriter was serving as a Navy ordnanceman stationed in Washington state while his passionate following grew, sort of by accident. After workdays spent arming and disarming bombs or training for his next deployment, the Johnny…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders land quarterback in new ESPN 2-round mock draft

No offensive line help in this new 2-round mock draft.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: How does the US-China relationship continue after the spy balloon saga?

If you thought the Chinese spy balloon saga would deflate as fast as the balloon did over the Atlantic Ocean, you’re sadly mistaken. Days after a U.S. F-22 destroyed the device with a single air-to-air missile at 58,000 feet, the story continues to hover over the news cycle like a…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The EPA finally protects Bristol Bay and its salmon

The next time someone moans that Congress needs term limits, remember Bristol Bay. Sometimes it takes a long time to accomplish important goals in Washington, D.C.

WEKU

A player in Washington state wins the $747 million Powerball prize

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds Monday night to win an estimated $747 million Powerball jackpot. Lottery officials said that a single ticket matched all six numbers.

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