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Texas Congressman Gonzales says both parties grandstand on border security

WASHINGTON — Both Republicans and Democrats have used migrant surges along the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to score political points, according to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas.

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Welsh railway station described as the 'third ugliest building in the world'

Newport station was only beaten on the ugly list by the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh and the J Edgar Hoover Building in Washington DC

Wales Online

Martin Schram: 2 old guys can help Biden take the high road

Here at Washington’s ever-congested intersection of politics, policy and the news media, we have finally gotten some experienced help.

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Iraq PM's Washington Visit Aims to Resolve 'Dollar Crisis'

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein are preparing to visit Washington separately to discuss two main issues: the dollar crisis and the “strategic framework” agreement between Baghdad and the US. While Hussein is slated to visit the US late next week, he announced that Sudani…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP

Lessons learned from the debt ceiling standoff more than a decade ago are rippling through Washington

The Independent UK

US confronts China over companies’ ties to Russian war effort

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has confronted China’s government with evidence that suggests some Chinese state-owned companies may be providing assistance for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, as it tries to ascertain if Beijing is aware of those activities, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Democrats renew push to confirm Biden’s picks for federal courts

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to make judicial nominations a priority this Congress, kicking off the first full session week with an expanded 51-seat majority that will make it easier for them to sweep President Joe Biden’s picks onto the bench.

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McCarthy urged to keep Schiff, Swalwell on House Intelligence panel

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries renominated two California Democrats to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, setting up a clash with Speaker Kevin McCarthy over committee assignments he has vowed to block.

Los Angeles Times

The First Amendment and Sexual Orientation "Conversion Therapy"—Next Stop, the Supreme Court?

From Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain's opinion respecting rehearing en banc released today (and joined by Judges Sandra Ikuta, Ryan Nelson, and Lawrence VanDyke) in Tingley v. Ferguson: Is therapeutic speech speech? Does a tradition of licensing a given profession override all First Amendment limits on licensing requirements? The three-judge panel answered…

Reason

Senate swears in newest member Pete Ricketts

WASHINGTON — Pete Ricketts had less than three weeks between his old job and his new one a thousand miles away. The former governor of Nebraska was sworn in to the Senate on Monday, raising his right hand as the chamber returned to start the year’s work in earnest.

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Jeff Bezos takes first step to buying Washington Commanders despite NFL side costing $7bn

Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos is reportedly ready to sell the Washington Post in order to complete a move for the Washington Commanders, an iconic NFL franchise

Daily Mirror

Supreme Court asks US to weigh in on cases about social media content moderation

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to weigh in on a pair of cases that could determine the future of social media law, a move that could delay resolution of the disputes until next year.

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US Hits Iran with New Sanctions over Crackdown on Protests

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Cooperative Foundation and senior Iranian officials, stepping up pressure on Tehran over its crackdown on protests. The move, taken in coordination with Britain and the European Union, is the latest Washington response to the Iranian deadly clampdown…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi PM walks diplomatic tightrope in crackdown on dollars smuggled to Iran

Under pressure from Washington to stem the flow of dollars into Iran, Iraq's prime minister sent elite counter-terrorism forces more accustomed to battling Islamist militants to shut down dealers smuggling the currency to the Islamic Republic.

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Rep. Ruben Gallego jumps into Arizona Senate race

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is jumping into the U.S. Senate race, declaring a run on Monday for the seat currently held by newly independent Sen. Krysten Sinema.

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Gallego launches bid to unseat Sinema

"The rich and powerful don't need any more advocates in Washington," Gallego said as polls show Sinema in trouble

Tribune News Service

Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion. But with the debate mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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Aviation industry in crosshairs for next biofuel push

WASHINGTON — Congress and the Biden administration aim to boost the use of sustainable fuels for the emissions-heavy aviation industry, setting up a new front for the debate over biofuels.

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U.S. decides not to send medium-range missiles to Japan

Washington has decided not to send ground-launched medium-range missiles to U.S. forces in Japan, sources from both nations said.

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Washington Commanders reached out to Frank Herzog after 18 years

The final installment of our interview with the legendary voice of Washington's franchise, Frank Herzog. Frank discusses coming back for Sonny's jersey retirement and how good everyone in the organization was to him.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Biden said the pandemic is over, but the pandemic won't cooperate

WASHINGTON — Three years after the United States logged its first case of COVID-19, the pandemic has slipped off the front pages and seemingly out of public consciousness.

Tribune News Service

Biden expected to name Jeff Zients as chief of staff

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to name Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, elevating the administration’s former COVID-19 czar to one of the highest-profile roles in Washington.

Los Angeles Times

‘We will not back down’: Vice President Harris spotlights abortion, challenges GOP in Florida speech

WASHINGTON — In a direct challenge to Republicans, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home turf on Sunday to proclaim the Democratic Party’s commitment to restoring abortion rights for every American.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rafik Hariri to Blair: 11 Meetings with Israel… It Requested Hezbollah’s Dissolution

Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Details of the Late Premier’s Meetings in London A series of recently declassified British documents reveal details of meetings held by the late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri with British officials in 1997 and 1999. According to the documents, Hariri informed his British counterpart Tony Blair that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s Raisi Pledges to Tackle Inflation

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday set the tackling of galloping inflation and currency devaluation as priorities for the 2023-2024 budget presented to parliament. The pledge came as the rial touched a new low. Addressing MPs, Raisi tried to reassure Iranians over the economy which faces a serious crisis due…

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