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Trump among 5 targets as Jan. 6 panel weighs criminal referrals

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee is considering criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump, his chief of staff Mark Meadows and at least three other key allies involved in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Tribune News Service

With US-Saudi ties at a nadir, China’s leader comes calling

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — It was no fleeting fist bump, but a five-second handshake. And rather than a grimace and stiff hello, there were smiles and warm words of greeting.

Los Angeles Times

At least four Trump associates may face criminal referrals from January 6 committee

Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jeffrey Clark, and Rudy Giuliani could all recieve criminal referrals

The Independent UK

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How the Biden admin says the prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner happened

"It was a choice between bringing home one particular American — Brittney Griner — or bringing home none."

Axios

Republican cries over same-sex marriage

Rep. Vicky Hartzler made a tearful plea for her colleagues to help oppose what she views as a "dangerous bill"

Salon

Griner swap wasn't what US hoped for, but what it could get

The one-for-one swap involving Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout was not the one that U.S. officials had hoped to negotiate or were willing to accept

The Independent UK

Warnock returns to US Senate with busy agenda, high expectations

After he stepped off a plane from Atlanta and walked through one of Washington’s busy airports Wednesday, passers-by reportedly cheered and applauded newly reelected U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.

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The right’s misplaced obsession with Hunter Biden

What is this Hunter Biden obsession really about? Consider the timing. For seven years, the right has been explaining, excusing, avoiding and eventually cheering the most morally depraved figure in American politics.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yellen says U.S. listening to Europe's concerns over new climate law

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday said the Biden administration was listening to concerns raised by European allies over the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, a $430 billion green energy subsidy package.

Reuters

Donald Trump, who ignored Paul Whelan for two years, says deal to return Brittney Griner to US was ‘stupid’

Mr Trump did not mention Mr Whelan’s name a single time during the two years he was held in Russia on his watch, nor did he bring up the former US Marine during a 2019 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Yellen says no reason to believe Russia involved in decision to block ships from Mediterranean

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters on Thursday that the Biden administration had no reason to believe the Russian government was involved in a decision by Turkey to block ships from transiting to the Mediterranean Sea.

Reuters

House Republicans detail border security initiatives for next Congress

WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a sweeping border security proposal on Thursday they plan to advance once they hold the majority in the 118th Congress.

Tribune News Service

Dems try new child tax credit tactic

Progressives threaten to block Republican tax break for companies unless they can lift more kids out of poverty

Salon

Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, according to multiple news sources, including President Joe Biden.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russia in one-for-one swap for arms dealer

President Joe Biden announced that WNBA star Brittney Griner had been released from detention in Russia, celebrating her one-to-one swap for a notorious arms dealer who had been convicted and imprisoned in the United States.

Al Jazeera

Griner’s release raises fresh concerns about fate of Paul Whelan

As US welcomes release of basketball star Brittney Griner, calls grow to free other US citizen detained in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Timeline: Everything Leading Up to Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia

After being detained for 10 months, a prisoner swap has released her from Russian custody.

WEKU

Biden vows to bring longtime detainee Paul Whelan home from Russia too

The former U.S. Marine has been held in Russia since 2018. As supporters celebrate Brittney Griner's release, they — Whelan himself included — are wondering why he was left behind.

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FTC sues to block the $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover of the video game company could suppress competitors to Microsoft's Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

Roll Call

At the Races: What pushing for voting rights accomplished - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Independent UK

Conservatives blast Biden over Brittney Griner release, complaining he ‘left behind’ man imprisoned during Trump presidency

Mr Whelan was taken captive and convicted during the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner released - live: Biden shares the moment he informed WNBA star’s wife ‘she’s on the ground’

The WNBA star was detained at a Russian airport in February

ABC News

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

The young basketball star became embroiled in a tussle between the United States and Vladimir Putin right at the moment the Russian strongman was isolated and increasingly desperate for leverage.

The Independent UK

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House

The Guardian - US

Griner release is cause for relief but Viktor Bout transfer tough to stomach

Critics label Biden’s decision to release Russian arms dealer ‘deeply disturbing’ – even if Brittney Griner’s freedom is excellent news

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