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Iran deploys more centrifuges as it proposes new round of talks

Tehran has maintained a potential sustainable agreement would require ‘flexibility’ by Washington.

Al Jazeera

33% of Washington state legislative incumbents face contested top-two primaries

Thirty-one of the 95 Washington state legislators who filed for re-election—22 Democrats and nine Republicans—will face contested primaries on Aug. 2. This represents 33% of incumbents who filed for re-election, lower than in 2020 but a higher rate than other recent election cycles.

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Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan risks upsetting Beijing to no advantage

Analysis: House speaker’s arrival is likely to inflame relations between the US and China without making Taiwan safer

The Guardian - UK

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Blinken sidesteps question on U.S. return to Iran nuclear talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday it remains to be seen whether Tehran is willing to move forward on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and he sidestepped a question on whether Washington was prepared to return to talks on the issue.

Reuters

Israel Signals No Change on Nuclear Policy as US Reaffirms Anti-proliferation Drive

Israel signaled it would not change policy around its assumed nuclear arsenal on Monday as Washington affirmed a global treaty designed to roll back the spread of such weaponry. The rare, if veiled, remarks by Prime Minister Yair Lapid came as countries party to the 1970 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Manchin spending deal includes billions in oil import taxes

WASHINGTON — The climate and tax spending deal announced last week by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin could cost billions in new taxes.

Tribune News Service

Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan, ramping up US-China tensions

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, defying Chinese authorities who have warned of consequences if the trip takes place, according to people familiar with her plans.

Tribune News Service

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Israel signals no change on nuclear policy as U.S. reaffirms anti-proliferation drive

Israel signalled it would not change policy around its assumed nuclear arsenal on Monday as Washington affirmed a global treaty designed to roll back the spread of such weaponry.

Reuters

Taiwan military on high alert with leave cancelled and air defences 'preparing for war' with China

China has warned its military would never "sit idly by" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi were to visit Taiwan, the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing

Wales Online

‘If she dares’: China warns Nancy Pelosi against visiting Taiwan

Foreign ministry threatens ‘serious consequences’ if the US house speaker makes a trip to the self-ruled island.

Al Jazeera

Five questions about House primaries in five states

WASHINGTON — While there are many uncertainties, one sure thing about Tuesday’s primaries in five states is that at least one House incumbent will lose the chance to be in the next Congress. That’s because Democratic voters in one Michigan district have to choose between two incumbents. But other sitting…

Tribune News Service

Three Republicans who backed impeachment face the voters

WASHINGTON — Tuesday’s primaries mark the biggest one-day electoral test so far for the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Three states’ Senate primaries will fill gaps in fall landscape

WASHINGTON — Voters in three states will pick Senate nominees Tuesday, with Missourians setting the general election contest to fill the seat being vacated by the pending retirement of a fixture in Missouri and Capitol Hill politics. In Arizona and Washington state, all eyes will be on who makes it…

Tribune News Service

Taiwan 'preparing for war' with China as armed forces placed on high alert

It comes as US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Singapore ahead of her four-country tour of Asia amid intense speculation that she may risk the wrath of Beijing by also visiting Taiwan

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Juan Soto Trade Deadline Predictions

The best young hitter since Ted Williams is on the block. Which team will he be playing for after Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET?

Ballotpedia

Upcoming minimum wage ballot measures

Welcome to the Monday, August 1, Brew.

Reuters

U.S. and Japan pursue commercial diplomacy to counter China, envoy to Tokyo says

Chips, batteries and energy are key collaboration areas between the United States and Japan as the allies seek to secure supply chains and counter China, Washington's envoy to Tokyo said.

Roll Call

Three states’ Senate primaries will fill gaps in fall landscape - Roll Call

Republicans are picking challengers to Arizona's Mark Kelly and Washington's Patty Murray, while Missouri sets matchups for open seat.

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She voted to impeach Trump. Now Rep. Herrera Beutler tries to navigate a tough primary

The Washington state congresswoman was one of just 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after Jan. 6. And she is one of three who are on the ballot Tuesday — in Washington and in Michigan.

Roll Call

Five questions about House primaries in five states - Roll Call

Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington elections feature incumbents facing ouster, battleground challengers being chosen.

Roll Call

Three Republicans who backed impeachment face the voters - Roll Call

Michigan’s Peter Meijer and Washington’s Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse face Trump-backed challengers.

Reuters

Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn't be intimidated by Chinese threats to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

The Independent UK

What to watch in primaries in Arizona, Michigan, elsewhere

Primary elections are behind held in six states on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Top election official races feature deniers of 2020 results

An Arizona lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump and another lawmaker who also believes the 2020 election should be overturned are among four Republicans vying to be the top election officer in Arizona

Bangkok Post

Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crash

WASHINGTON: An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. An American having suicidal thoughts. An 84-year-old widow's lost life savings: People caught in the meltdown of crypto lender Celsius are pleading for their money back.

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