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Russia Says ‘Quite Old’ US Patriot Missiles in Ukraine Won’t Stand in Its Way

Russia said that Ukraine acquiring Patriot missiles from the United States, announced during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington, would not help settle the conflict or prevent Moscow from achieving its goals. Though the Patriot air defense system is widely regarded as advanced, President Vladimir Putin dismissed it as "quite…

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The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not

When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation: If you ever want to know when, how — and where — to kill someone, I can tell you, and you’ll get away with it. No problem.

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Texas vs Washington Valero Alamo Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Texas vs Washington game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday, December 29

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Zelenskyy's surprise visit to DC was months in the making

The idea of a daring wartime trip by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington had percolated for some time before the surprise visit was revealed just hours ahead of the Ukrainian president’s arrival

The Independent UK

Russia dismissive of Ukraine getting U.S. Patriot missiles

Moscow said on Thursday that Ukraine acquiring Patriot missiles from the United States, announced during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington, won't help settle the conflict or prevent Russia from achieving its goals.

Reuters

Hopes dim for quick omnibus spending passage amid Title 42 dispute

WASHINGTON — Senators left the Capitol late Wednesday as a partisan dispute over pandemic-era border restrictions snarled debate on the massive fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package.

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President Biden and Zelensky try to keep US Congress from balking

Volodymyr Zelensky's dramatic visit to Washington was a moment for the White House to demonstrate to Russia's Vladimir Putin that the United States would sustain its commitment to the war for, as President Joe Biden put it, “as long as it takes.”

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Budget talks drag on as Congress seeks to beat weekend deadline to avoid government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Senate was scrambling Wednesday to agree on passing a budget to keep the government from shutting down at midnight on Friday.

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House Jan. 6 committee releases 34 transcripts from investigation

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection delayed publishing its final report Wednesday, but provided new details with the release of 34 transcripts of depositions taken during its investigation.

Los Angeles Times

Ukrainian Americans see Zelenskiy visit as promising sign, urge more U.S. support

Ukrainian Americans in Washington saw President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's U.S. visit as a promising sign that displayed strong relations between the countries but also urged more American assistance to defend against the Russian invasion.

Reuters

Zelenskyy to Congress: 'Your money is not charity'

WASHINGTON — Making a dramatic, risky wartime visit to Washington on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strategized privately with President Joe Biden at the White House, addressed a packed joint session of Congress and delivered an impassioned pitch for sustained U.S. military aid for his country.

Los Angeles Times

4 Seahawks voted to Pro Bowl Games roster, 6 named as alternates

The NFL has announced that four Seattle Seahawks players have been voted onto the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster and six named as alternates.

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GOP congressman accuses Biden of ‘fooling himself’ on Ukraine aid

A Republican congressman contended ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to Congress on Wednesay that Joe Biden was the biggest hurdle standing in between Capitol Hill and Washington approving more aid to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

House Jan. 6 committee releases 34 transcripts from investigation

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As nation awaits Jan. 6 report, Republicans release their own

WASHINGTON — On the eve of the expected release of the final report from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol, a group of Republican lawmakers put out their own account of the attack that focused instead on Capitol Police preparedness that day.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How the latest US aid makes Ukraine stronger

The presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington puts a dramatic exclamation point on the Biden administration’s latest announcement of military aid to the war-torn nation

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Congressional negotiators agree to add $1 billion for 9/11 health fund in end-of-year spending bill

WASHINGTON — A last-second deal in the massive government funding bill will add $1 billion to the World Trade Center health program and buy several years before it runs into a budget crunch, the New York Daily News has learned.

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The Independent UK

Analysis: Biden, Zelenskyy try to keep Congress from balking

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dramatic visit to Washington is a moment for the White House to demonstrate to Russia’s Vladimir Putin that the United States will sustain its commitment to the war for “as long as it takes.”

Reuters

Explainer-What is the Patriot missile defense system?

Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington on Wednesday, the Biden administration said it would provide another $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including the Patriot air defense system that the Ukrainian leader has said his country urgently needs to fend off Russian attacks.

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Zelenskyy stresses urgency of more US weapons in White House visit - Roll Call

During his visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden and addressed a joint meeting of Congress.

The Independent UK

Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crosses the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe

Reuters

For Biden and Zelenskiy, U.S. visit highlights trust after friction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday marks a high point in ties between Ukraine and its most important ally, putting the spotlight on a relationship strengthened by Russia's invasion, but not without some friction along the way.

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David McLay-Kidd is set to design a links-style course along Washington’s Pacific coast

Westport Golf Links is approaching the final stages of the environmental review process.

Los Angeles Times

In risky venture out of Ukraine, Zelenskyy gets warm US welcome — and Patriot missiles

WASHINGTON — As Washington prepared for a risky wartime visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, the Biden administration announced $1.8 billion in new aid to Ukraine, including a sophisticated Patriot missile battery that the country’s military has long sought.

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