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GOP-led states ask to defend border policy in Washington case - Roll Call

More than a dozen Republican-led states asked Monday night for permission to defend a pandemic-related border directive in court.

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Commanders’ top defensive player grades for Week 11, per PFF

What a terrific day for Washington's defense! Who graded the highest for the Commanders?

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How GOP state supreme court wins could change state policies and who runs Congress

Republican wins in state supreme court races could not only shape abortion and voting rights, but also the balance of power in Washington.

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Türkiye Tells US to Stop Backing Syrian Kurdish Militia as Clashes Escalate

Türkiye called on the United States to halt support for a Syrian Kurdish militia on Tuesday after an escalation in retaliatory strikes along the border which prompted Washington to warn against military action that would destabilize Syria. The comments came as Turkish artillery kept up bombardment of Kurdish bases and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kosovo delays fining Serb drivers for 2 days after U.S. request

Kosovo has postponed for another 48 hours its plan to fine drivers who continue using Serbian-issued car license plates, after a U.S. request for a delay due to the West's fears that fines may trigger ethnic violence.

Reuters

US VP Harris visits Philippine island in contested S. China Sea

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visits the Philippine island of Palawan in the South China Sea, part of a three-day trip to an Asian ally that is central to America's bid to counter China's increasingly assertive stance in the region.

Bangkok Post

U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea - Harris

Washington will stand by the Philippines in the face of intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday while visiting the Palawan island in the disputed waters.

Reuters

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U.S. says continues to oppose any military action destabilizing Syria

The United States continues to oppose any military action that destabilizes the situation in Syria, a State Department spokesperson said on Monday, adding that Washington has communicated its serious concerns to Ankara over the impact of such an offensive on the goal to fight against Islamic State.

Reuters

Civil rights groups urge Twitter ad boycott over Trump return

WASHINGTON — Civil rights leaders are urging major advertisers to stay away from Twitter after Elon Musk, the company’s new billionaire owner, reinstated former President Donald Trump over the weekend.

Tribune News Service

After GOP wins House control, Republican leader threatens Rep. Ilhan Omar's committee role

WASHINGTON – Republican Speaker hopeful Kevin McCarthy is vowing to stop Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee just days after the GOP won control of the U.S. House.

Tribune News Service

Despite Wales draw, US fans happy to see team back in World Cup

After eight-year wait, jubilant US fans celebrate their national team’s return to the World Cup in game against Wales.

Al Jazeera

UN resolution proposing Haiti rapid reaction force loses steam

WASHINGTON — A U.S. plan for an international force to intercede in Haiti’s war on heavily armed criminal gangs is losing momentum over a month after the Biden administration proposed a rapid action deployment at the United Nations.

Miami Herald

Oath Keeper’s lawyer tells jury ‘hoodlums’ caused Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors failed to present evidence that members of the extremist Oath Keepers militia planned to violently attack the Capitol on Jan. 6, lawyers for three defendants on trial for seditious conspiracy said in closing arguments to a federal jury in Washington.

Tribune News Service

UN Security Council members condemn North Korean missile launch

US among 14 nations that slam Pyongyang’s recent launch of intercontinental ballistic missile as ‘dangerous escalation’.

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Permitting legislation finds roadblocks in path to defense authorization bill

WASHINGTON — Prospects that Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., will be able to attach an energy permitting proposal of his to the annual defense policy bill dimmed after two key Republicans said they opposed the idea.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden pardons turkeys ‘Chocolate and Chip’ before they retire to NC State’s campus

WASHINGTON — As Americans prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden ensured two ingredients won’t make it onto dinner plates Thursday: Chocolate and Chip.

Reuters

U.S. monitoring alleged executions in Ukraine, says war crimes envoy

Washington's envoy for war crimes said on Monday the United States was monitoring allegations of Ukrainian forces summarily executing Russian troops, and said all parties should face consequences if they commit abuses in the conflict.

Tribune News Service

Oath Keeper’s lawyer tells jury ‘hoodlums’ caused Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Members of the right-wing Oath Keepers militia on trial for seditious conspiracy “didn’t touch or push open a single door, or break any windows” as the U.S. Capitol was overrun by a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters, a defense lawyer told jurors on Monday.

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Commanders flirt with shutout in Houston

When was the last time that Washington shut another NFL team out?

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Texans coach Lovie Smith gets testy about starting quarterback situation following 23-10 loss to Washington

Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith did not want to address the starting quarterback situation following the team's 23-10 loss to Washington.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texans QB Davis Mills says pick-six against Washington was ‘good play by the defender’

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills explained what happened on his pick-six during the offense's opening drive against Washington in Week 11.

Tribune News Service

Did the televised hearings on Jan. 6 insurrection tip some midterm races to Democrats?

WASHINGTON — A House inquiry into the Capitol insurrection helped focus voters’ attention before the midterms on the risk that election deniers posed to democracy, potentially tipping key races away from GOP candidates backed by Donald Trump.

Bangkok Post

US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties

The US and Chinese defence chiefs are likely to meet for their first talks since Beijing suspended dialog with Washington over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s August visit to Taiwan -- the latest sign that ties between the two nations are stabilising.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky’s terrible start too much to overcome. No. 2 Gonzaga hands Cats another loss.

SPOKANE, Wash. — It was an all systems fail from the get-go for the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday evening.

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Texans coach Lovie Smith ‘not going to change’ when it comes to offensive coordinator

Coach Lovie Smith expressed his confidence in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton despite the Houston Texans' paltry production against Washington.

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