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A Narrow Escape, a Massacre, an Invite to Washington

U.S. officials hatched a plan to smuggle Chad’s pro-democracy leader to safety—while Washington planned to fete his tormentor.

Foreign Policy

What to read (and gift): Capitol Hill insiders share their favorite books of 2022 - Roll Call

Books are the ultimate power gift in political Washington, so we asked some people with impressive-sounding job titles for their picks.

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Seahawks S Ryan Neal posts team’s highest PFF grade in loss to 49ers

One exception to the rule was safety Ryan Neal, who's had a superb season and become the team's most-consistent defender.

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Death penalty researchers call 2022 ‘Year of the Botched Execution’

Seven of the 20 execution attempts in the US over the past year were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time, a Washington DC study reveals

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4 keys to victory for the Commanders in Week 15 vs. Giants

If the Commanders do these four things Sunday, they will beat the Giants.

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A moderate in a ‘toxic’ place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress

WASHINGTON — When Michigan’s Fred Upton retires in a few weeks after 36 years in Congress, it’s possible Democrats will miss him more than his fellow Republicans.

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Tehran Blames Washington for its Ouster from UN Rights Body

Iran sharply criticized the US a day after it was voted out from a UN commission on women's rights for its suppression of demonstrations since the death of Mahsa Amini in September. The death of Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, in the custody of Iran's notorious morality police had triggered…

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Moroccan-American Commitment to Bolster Trade Cooperation

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch held talks in Washington with Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative. The meeting, which took place in the presence of the Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, comes within the framework of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, which will be held on December 13-15…

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Biden Tells Leaders US is 'All in' for Africa

US President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world as he also vowed to champion democracy in a continent where China and Russia have enjoyed rising clout. "The United States is all in on Africa and all in with Africa," Biden told nearly…

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Jake Oettinger’s stellar night spoils Alex Ovechkin’s night in Stars victory

WASHINGTON — By the time the puck dropped at 7:08 p.m. at Capital One Arena on Thursday night, The Ovi Show had already begun.

Tribune News Service

Washington Metrorail to stay open later for Sunday Night Football

The Washington Metro will stay open one hour longer for the Commanders' Sunday night game against the Giants.

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Senate sends fiscal 2023 defense authorization bill to Biden’s desk

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to pass the final defense authorization bill for fiscal 2023, clearing the sweeping measure for President Joe Biden’s signature.

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Biden plans Africa visit in follow-up to summit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced he plans to travel to Africa as he participated in a summit in Washington with leaders from the continent.

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Joe Manniello's Week 15 NFL picks

Here. We. Go. The byes in the rearview mirror, it’s full speed ahead to the playoffs with 64 games over the next four weeks to close out the regular season. There are still many teams in the playoff hunt, so try to pinpoint motivation levels, as difficult as that may…

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Immigration deal for ‘Dreamers’ appears to run out of time

WASHINGTON — Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis appear to have run out of time to pass a bipartisan immigration deal this month that would legalize roughly 2 million so-called Dreamers in exchange for stronger border security.

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FTX political contributions flowed to Texans in both parties in 2022 midterm elections

WASHINGTON — Two super PACs associated with disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Samuel Bankman-Fried pumped more than $2.7 million into a Dallas congressional race, helping Democrat Jasmine Crockett top a crowded primary field and coast to election last month.

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One-week stopgap bill clears as appropriators work to close out omnibus spending package

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday cleared a one-week continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 23, as Appropriations Committee leaders distributed final spending allocations to their dozen subcommittees to ready a sprawling omnibus package they plan to unveil Monday afternoon.

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Omnibus spending package dropping Monday, Rep. DeLauro says

WASHINGTON — Appropriators plan to introduce a long-awaited omnibus spending package Monday afternoon in the Senate and pass it before Christmas Eve, House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro said Thursday.

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Allocations in hand, appropriators ready to wrap up omnibus spending package

WASHINGTON — Appropriations Committee leaders distributed spending allocations to their dozen subcommittees on Thursday, sources familiar with the talks said, one of the last steps before lawmakers and staff can finish drafting the sprawling omnibus package they plan to unveil Monday afternoon.

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Rudy Giuliani likely committed misconduct over 2020 election, DC Bar panel finds

Attorney disciplinary regulators recommended Rudy Giuliani be disbarred after a Washington, D.C., Bar committee announced a preliminary finding that he likely violated at least one attorney practice rule in pressing Donald Trump’s failed legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in Pennsylvania.

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Top tax writers diverge on lame-duck Social Security fix

WASHINGTON — Key lawmakers aiming to fix a Social Security provision that cuts benefits for public workers who also get government pensions remain at odds on how to treat people who benefit more under the current formula.

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Sen. Bennet unveils bill to revise agricultural visa system

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado unveiled long-awaited legislation Thursday to revise the agricultural visa system and offer migrant farmworkers a path to permanent residency — a last-ditch effort to enact changes after bipartisan talks fell apart.

Reuters

U.S. targets Russian financial services sector, businessman Potanin

The United States on Thursday targeted Russia's financial services sector and Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin, increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

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ESG funds plunge, underscoring need for SEC standards, group says

WASHINGTON — A decline in sustainable investments due to current and expected regulatory scrutiny is highlighting the industry’s need for better standards on what qualifies as an environmental, social and governance asset, a top sustainable investing group said.

Reuters

Biden announces U.S. support for African Union joining G20

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he would support the African Union joining the G20 group of large economies as a permanent member, part of Washington's efforts to reinvigorate ties with a region that has taken a back seat to other priorities in recent years.

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