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“It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave of political activism in Uvalde

The father of one shooting victim has launched a write-in campaign for county commissioner. Other parents have traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to pressure elected officials to support stricter gun laws.

The Texas Tribune

Iran's Raisi says thwarting U.S. sanctions needs new solutions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that thwarting "draconian" U.S. sanctions required new solutions, asserting that an expanding central Asian security organisation could help defy Washington's unilateralism.

Reuters

China plans sanctions on CEOs of Boeing Defense, Raytheon over Taiwan sales

China will impose sanctions on the chief executives of Boeing Defense and Raytheon over their involvement in Washington's latest arms sales to Taiwan, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Reuters

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China's top legislator to meet S. Korea leaders for talks

China’s top legislator is to meet South Korean leaders including new President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, as Yoon’s push to buttress a military alliance with Washington has caused concerns that it could hamper Seoul’s ties with Beijing

The Independent UK

GOP governors bused migrants to liberal cities. Texas sent them to the vice president’s home

WASHINGTON — Politicians have been using migrants as props for decades. Republicans visit the Southwest border and declare that immigration is out of control. During the Trump administration, Democrats made their way to detention centers to decry the treatment of children locked in cages.

Los Angeles Times

Rep. Maloney introduces bills to curb future Trump-like presidents

WASHINGTON — A package of bills that Democrats hope will curb any future Trump-like presidents passed the House Thursday, advancing measures that could stand as a legacy to departing Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

Tribune News Service

Robinson Jr. Back to Practice Field After Being Shot in Leg

Washington's rookie running back continues to make strides after getting shot twice during a suspected armed robbery attempt on Aug. 28.

Sports Illustrated

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Trump documents will be reviewed by retiring judge, court rules

WASHINGTON — U.S. District Court Judge Raymond J. Dearie was named as special master to review all 11,000 documents seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last month.

Tribune News Service

Michigan State football releases uniform combo for Washington game

Michigan State will be wearing a fan favorite uniform this weekend in Seattle

USA Today Sports Media Group

Yellen defends IRS cash infusion, plugs customer service plans

WASHINGTON — The IRS will use part of its new $80 billion influx of cash to fully staff in-person help centers, increase phone and online services and assemble a team of experts to guide the agency’s customer service efforts, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Sniper denied parole, 20 years after terrorizing D.C. area

Virginia has denied parole to convicted Washington, D

The Independent UK

Senate doesn’t have to release full CIA torture report, judge rules

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate does not have to release its full report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency’s interrogation and detention program following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams will miss rest of 2022 season with injury

RENTON, Wash. — Confirming the worst fears the moment the injury happened Monday night, Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee/quad injury in Seattle’s 17-16 win over Denver that will require surgery.

Tribune News Service

With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

Tribune News Service

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Texas sends two buses of migrants to US vice president’s home

Migrants stood outside Kamala Harris’s residence in Washington, DC before aid workers guided them to nearby church.

Los Angeles Times

Migrants, long used as political props, were dumped Thursday at the vice president’s residence

The Texas Tribune

Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard

The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points.

The Independent UK

Officer who claimed she ‘can drive 90mph’ sparks new criticism after only getting one-shift suspension

Washington Federal Way Police Department (FDWP) officer Breanna Strauss was given a 10-hour suspension

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The Independent UK

2 busloads of migrants dropped off near VP Harris' residence

Two buses of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in residential Washington on Thursday

Tribune News Service

With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

The Independent UK

Texas sends two buses of migrants to Kamala Harris’s home

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency last week and announced the city would be creating a new office to provide services for migrants

Tribune News Service

Biden says deal to avert rail strike is a ‘big win’ for America

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hailed a tentative railway labor agreement, one that he helped broker and that averted an economically perilous nationwide work stoppage less than two months ahead of the November midterm elections.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 1972 Washington Redskins were a ‘special’ team

Washington's 1972 team was a special group.

WEKU

Biden says tentative railway labor deal has been reached, averting a strike

President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.

Chronicle Live

Former Washington social club will be transformed into a 'family-friendly gym'

The Whitehouse Social Club will be replaced by a new facility with a climbing wall, boxing club and space for yoga

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