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George Santos gets warning to tell truth about his campaign finances

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission is warning Representative George Santos to substantiate who is in charge of his campaign’s finances — or risk a ban on raising or spending any money.

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Justice Department reportedly won’t charge Rep. Matt Gaetz

WASHINGTON — The office of Rep. Matt Gaetz confirmed media reports Wednesday that the Justice Department had said it concluded a criminal investigation and does not plan to charge the Florida Republican with a crime.

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Messages: Officer often fed information to Proud Boys leader

A jury has heard testimony about Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's private communications with a police officer who provided him with internal information about law enforcement operations in the weeks before members of Tarrio's far-right extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

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Where is Gavin Newsom? Don’t try checking his schedule, because chances are you won’t find one

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s easy to know where President Joe Biden plans to be Thursday night. His schedule says he’s hosting a showing of the movie “Till” in the White House East Room.

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Government will hit debt limit as soon as July, CBO says

WASHINGTON — The federal government will run out of cash to pay all its bills sometime between July and September unless the statutory debt limit is lifted, the Congressional Budget Office warned Wednesday.

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Blinken off to Europe amid soaring tensions with China

Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Washington this week for meetings in Germany, Turkey and Greece

The Independent UK

Failed Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate gets trial date in Capitol siege case

DETROIT — A federal judge Wednesday said former Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley will stand trial July 31 in Washington on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol after prosecutors and Kelley failed to negotiate a plea deal.

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Feds finalize Buy America rules for EV chargers

WASHINGTON — All electric vehicle chargers funded through the federal government must be assembled in the United States, the Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.

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As Hawaii takes action against octopus farm, Washington state looks to impose its own ban

The owner of a controversial octopus "farm" on Hawaii's Big Island was ordered to "cease and desist" nonpermitted operations in January after a clamor of attention was directed at the small outfit, which charges visitors $60 for the opportunity to touch a wild-caught day octopus.

Los Angeles Times

Newcomer’s placement on Pentagon spending panel attracts notice - Roll Call

Rep. Mike Garcia's rapid ascent to a seat on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is turning heads in Washington.

Roll Call

Elon Musk nears world’s richest title again

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk is closing in on recapturing his title as the world’s richest person since falling behind Bernard Arnault in December, thanks to Tesla Inc.’s 70% rise this year.

The Times of India

DHS chief Mayorkas talks immigration with Latino Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussed immigration policy Tuesday afternoon with the Senate’s four Latino Democrats, as the administration prepares to lift pandemic-related border restrictions later this year.

Tribune News Service

Where are the Commanders ranked as a potential destination for Aaron Rodgers?

Where are the Commanders among nine potential options for Rodgers?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Washington’s China Hawks Take Flight

The story of how decades of U.S. engagement with China gave way to estrangement.

Foreign Policy

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Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees

WASHINGTON — Deborah Ross doesn’t like to miss hearings or markups, even if it means no sleep.

The Times of India

Warren Buffett’s quick $3.7 billion sale of TSMC stock spooks investors

WASHINGTON: Warren Buffett slashed his holding of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co just months after disclosing a major stake, an unusually quick reversal by the legendary stock picker that’s chilling investor sentiment toward the chip giant.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Vice President Mike Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on 2020 election

The special counsel looking into efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election says Mike Pence’s cooperation is essential.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she won’t run for reelection in 2024

Dianne Feinstein has been a trailblazer, dating back to her tenure as the first female mayor of San Francisco and stretching to the Senate, where she’s served since 1992.

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Biden nominates Alaskan as 1st Arctic ambassador

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday he plans to nominate Alaskan Michael Sfraga to serve as the first U.S. Arctic ambassador-at-large.

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US scrambles jets for ‘routine’ intercept of Russian warplanes

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon scrambled fighter jets to counter four Russian aircraft that approached but didn’t enter U.S. or Canadian airspace, in what officials described as a routine encounter unrelated to the series of unidentified objects shot down in recent days.

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Social media companies put profits over children, senators say

WASHINGTON — Senators sounded off against social media platforms and called for action during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, saying the companies lack accountability and are focused on profits at the expense of children.

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Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight

WASHINGTON — Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar said the search for a new architect of the Capitol will start “immediately,” while urging patience, as the process to find a replacement can take a year or more.

Los Angeles Times

'Financial criminals love crypto' and other takeaways from a Senate hearing on cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel met Tuesday morning to hear from a trio of expert witnesses about what the federal government can do to create safeguards for digital assets such as cryptocurrency.

Sports Illustrated

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Out Indefinitely Due to Family Matter

Washington has no timetable for its captain’s return.

Tribune News Service

Biden on MSU shooting: 'It's a family's worst nightmare'

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he and the first lady are praying for the three killed students and five others "fighting for their lives" after Monday night's mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University.

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