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Blinken says U.S. will keep pressure on North Korea until it changes course

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said the United States will continue to keep pressure on North Korea until it changes course, after Washington this month warned that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct a seventh nuclear test.

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A ‘definitely intoxicated’ Giuliani urged Trump to push fraud claims on election night, aide says

WASHINGTON — An allegedly intoxicated Rudolph W. Giuliani was one of the few presidential advisers telling former President Donald Trump on election night 2020 that the election was stolen and that he should declare victory, according to testimony from another key campaign adviser shown Monday at a hearing held by…

Los Angeles Times

Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota urge Congress to lift EV tax credits cap

WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. sent a letter to congressional leaders Monday urging them to lift the 200,000 customer cap for existing electric vehicle tax credits.

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If abortion is made a crime, will Microsoft, Amazon and other big data players cooperate with police?

In a moment when dozens of states are poised to curtail abortion access, Washington has been put forward as a safe harbor for reproductive rights.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court rejects bond hearings for immigrants facing deportation

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that immigrants being held for deportation have no right to seek their release on bond, regardless of how long they may be held.

Los Angeles Times

Pro-choice protesters blockade intersections near the Supreme Court ahead of Roe v Wade abortion ruling

Intersections in Washington, DC, near the high court were closed off as groups of abortion rights advocates took to the streets

The Independent UK

Terry McLaurin to skip Washington Commanders’ minicamp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is expected to skip the team's minicamp as he seeks a new deal.

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Stepien, Barr repeatedly told Trump that fraud claims were false

WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien and former Attorney General Bill Barr recounted in video depositions with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection their repeated admonitions to former President Donald Trump that his election fraud claims were groundless, testimony that set the tone for…

Los Angeles Times

Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien will not testify at Jan. 6 hearing due to family emergency

WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign manager William Stepien will not testify Monday in a hearing expected to focus on the former president’s decision to spread false allegations of election fraud, despite admonitions from his own administration and campaign staff who told him his claims were groundless.

Los Angeles Times

Jan 6 updates: Garland says he’s watching hearings as pressure mounts to charge Trump – as it happened

Attorney general speaks as DoJ faces pressure to bring charges against Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

After subcommittees’ work, Pentagon funding remains a question mark

WASHINGTON — Last week, House Armed Services subcommittees approved their portions of the Pentagon’s annual policy bill, indicating support for a big pay raise for troops and some resistance to ship retirements. But the panels left the biggest question unresolved: how much defense funding to authorize.

Tribune News Service

Top Trump targets Nancy Mace and Tom Rice face GOP voters

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s effort to extract revenge on lawmakers who challenged his hold on the GOP meets its latest test Tuesday in South Carolina, where he has thrown his weight behind challengers to Reps. Tom Rice, who voted to impeach him, and Nancy Mace, who criticized his…

Tribune News Service

GOP Senate retirements could spell trouble for earmarks’ future

WASHINGTON — The Senate Republican Conference will lose some prolific earmarkers to retirement next year, as the party faces some soul-searching over whether to keep the practice if they retake one or both chambers after November’s midterms.

Tribune News Service

Two Trump impeachment trials later, Rep. Zoe Lofgren will lead hearing on his Jan. 6 actions

WASHINGTON — Rep. Zoe Lofgren was at work on Capitol Hill each of the four times Congress moved to impeach a president in modern U.S. history, first as a staffer and later as representative — the only member with such experience.

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Biden's foreign policy prioritizes alliances. Beyond Ukraine, there's little to show for it

WASHINGTON — A year ago during his first meetings with Group of 7 and NATO leaders, President Joe Biden vowed that "America is back," promising the world's other industrialized democracies that they could once again count on the U.S. to shore up alliances and the global order.

Los Angeles Times

Jan. 6 panel to show evidence that Trump knew he lost, but spread fraud lies anyway

WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign manager William Stepien will testify Monday in a hearing expected to focus on the former president's decision to spread false allegations of election fraud, despite admonitions from his own administration and campaign staff who told him his claims were groundless.

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Turkey holiday 'nightmare' after Washington grandad struck down with pneumonia as family bid to get him home

Samuel Major had just celebrated his 80th birthday before jetting off to Antalya, but he is now in a Turkish hospital after falling ill

The Independent UK

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has met with Thailand’s prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, in an effort to strengthen what Austin says is Washington’s “unparalleled network of alliances” in the region

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Roll Call

Republicans seek midterm momentum in Texas special election - Roll Call

A win by Republican Mayra Flores could boost her party even if the open seat in Texas' 34th District flips back to Democrats in November.

Reuters

What next? Ukraine's allies divided over Russia endgame

Is it better to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine or to isolate him? Should Kyiv make concessions to end the war, or would that embolden the Kremlin? Are ramped up sanctions on Russia worth the collateral damage?

The Independent UK

Vulnerable Dems run against Washington — and their party

Many of the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats are actively trying to distance themselves from Washington — and their party — as the midterm season enters its next phase

Tribune News Service

Breaking down the provisions in the tentative gun legislation deal emerging in the Senate

WASHINGTON — The group of senators led by Texas Republican John Cornyn and Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy describe the bipartisan federal gun proposals they released Sunday following the Uvalde school shooting in Texas as “commonsense” measures.

Tribune News Service

Michigan advances to second DNC round of consideration for early 2024 primary spot

WASHINGTON — Michigan is bound for the second round of the Democratic National Committee's process for deciding which states will be among the first to vote for the party's 2024 presidential nominee.

Los Angeles Times

Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…

Bangkok Post

New Asean-US era

The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.

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