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Is This TikTok’s Huawei Moment?

As bans of the video app pile up around the world, the question is how far the U.S.—and its allies—will go.

Foreign Policy

Biden's proposed budget includes increase for Capitol Police

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police would receive a significant funding boost under President Joe Biden’s proposed fiscal 2024 budget, according to figures released Monday.

Tribune News Service

Ethiopia Is Not Ready for Transitional Justice

Washington should not engage with the country’s government unless it pursues accountability for war crimes.

Foreign Policy

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Man allegedly posed as grocery employee to steal $700,000 of seafood

David Subil is accused of posing as grocery employee to steal seafood deliveries from distributor in Washington state

The Guardian - US

Biden visit does not increase pressure on DUP to accept deal – Donaldson

Speaking from Washington, the DUP leader said his party needed to see legislative frameworks around the new EU-UK post-Brexit deal.

The Independent UK

Falcons to sign former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke will not be returning to the Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders earn high marks for Andrew Wylie addition

One analyst loved Washington's signing of Andrew Wylie.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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‘Watershed’ $1 trillion defense budget on the horizon - Roll Call

As the Pentagon unveils its $842 billion budget request for fiscal 2024, the prospect of a $1 trillion defense budget looms.

Roll Call

Daron Payne thrilled to remain with the Commanders

Daron Payne had the most fun he's ever had playing football last season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WATCH: Daron Payne is greeted by Commanders’ coaches and staff

Daron Payne is greeted by Ron Rivera, Jack Del Rio and others. And he's all smiles.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With Iran-Saudi deal, Beijing aims to bring its friends closer together

“This is about bloc-building rather than peace-building."

Axios

Iran Says Agreement on Exchange of Prisoners is Ready, Throws Ball in US Court

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the prisoner exchange deal is now in Washington's court, stressing that it was waiting for the US to solve some technical issues. Iranian sources reported that the discussions of Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri-Kani, focused on three main issues: the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait Appoints New Ambassadors to Riyadh, Washington

The two Kuwaiti ambassadors-designate to Riyadh and Washington took the oath on Monday before Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden says banking system is safe, promises accountability for Silicon Valley Bank failure

WASHINGTON — “This is not 2008”: That was the mantra of Biden administration officials Monday as they sought to reassure investors and the public that a regulatory takeover of two failed banks and rescue of their depositors, along with newly implemented safeguards, would be enough to avert a broader crisis…

Los Angeles Times

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Chicago Sun-Times

Washington tries to contain chaos from Silicon Valley Bank’s failure

Analysts say there is little chance of a wider banking crisis after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, as the banking system is well-capitalized and passed stress testing.

WEKU

Mitch McConnell discharged from the hospital after suffering a concussion last week

The Kentucky senator suffered a concussion and minor rib fracture when he fell during a Washington D.C. dinner event Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Biden intends to visit N Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Mr Sunak revealed that Mr Biden had also invited him to visit Washington DC in June.

Tribune News Service

Biden expected to have call with China’s Xi Jinping but no date set

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to hold a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, once the legislature concludes its annual gathering and the government in Beijing returns to work, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.

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VP Harris lauds Texans asking court to remind doctors that abortion is legal in emergency

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday lauded the five “courageous” women pressing in court to clarify the Texas abortion ban after doctors — fearing prosecution — refused to end their pregnancies despite medical emergencies.

Tribune News Service

Certain Ukrainians eligible to extend their stays in the US

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that certain Ukrainians who entered the U.S. at a land border shortly after Russia’s invasion, and were given permission to stay for one year, may be eligible to remain longer in the country.

Tribune News Service

Mitch McConnell released from hospital, headed to inpatient physical therapy

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital Monday after suffering a concussion and a minor rib fracture from a fall last week.

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital six days after hotel fall

Kentucky lawmaker fell at private dinner in Washington DC’s Waldorf Astoria hotel last week

Tribune News Service

GOP takes up arms against Biden’s energy, climate spending plan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s budget request would allocate billions of dollars for climate and low-carbon energy programs just as Republicans press for less environmental protection and more fossil fuel production, muddying the outlook for potential areas of agreement.

Reuters

Black Sea grain deal talks at 'critical moment' -U.S. State Dept

U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday it was a "critical moment" in negotiations on the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative, which Washington hopes will be extended before it expires on March 18.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Washington for St Patrick's Day meeting with Joe Biden

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will travel to Washington today for a three-day visit. He will attend the White House for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on Friday, where it is expected the President could announce a trip to Ireland.

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