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U.S. agrees to renew strategic pact with second Pacific island state

The United States and Palau agreed on Wednesday to renew a key strategic pact, part of U.S. efforts to shore up support among Pacific island states to counter competition from China, even as President Joe Biden called off a historic stop in the region.

Reuters

The top 5 Washington draft choices for Ron Rivera: No. 4

Counting down Rivera's top five draft picks in Washington. Today, we look at No. 4.

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Commanders believe Virginia will offer best incentive package for a new stadium

No decision has been made and the RFK site remains a possibility for a new Washington stadium.

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Stock Index Futures Move Higher on Signs of Optimism Over Debt-Ceiling Talks, Target Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.30%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.20% this morning as market participants pinned hopes on talks in Washington to resolve the deadlock on raising the U.S. debt ceiling.

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Stocks Higher, Elon Musk Stays, Target Earnings, Cisco Systems Reports, Debt Ceiling Talks - 5 Things To Know

Stock futures higher on debt ceiling optimism; Tesla gains as musk says he'll stay on as CEO, spend less time at Twitter; Target earnings on deck as retail picture remains mixed; Cisco Systems edges higher ahead of Q3 earnings after the bell and President Biden to cut Asia trip short…

The Street

Disappointment in Papua New Guinea after Biden cancels first visit by a US leader

After six months of preparation in Port Moresby, the President cut short his trip in order to focus on debt limit talks in Washington

The Guardian - AU

New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment

Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse

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Twisted teen planned sick far-right terror attack to 'kick-start race war' in UK

Luke Skelton, of Washington, Teesside is due to be sentenced on June 19 after today being convicted of preparing to carry out an act of terrorism targeting police stations

Daily Mirror

Biden cancels Australia visit as debt ceiling default nears

An unfolding crisis over the U.S. debt ceiling prompted President Joe Biden on Tuesday to postpone plans to visit Papua New Guinea and Australia, cutting short an upcoming Asia trip so he can return to Washington.

Reuters

Bowser argues for DC autonomy as she defends city on crime response - Roll Call

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser sought to “set the record straight” Tuesday as Republicans ramp up criticism of the city’s policies.

Roll Call

Senate sends joint resolution on DC police to Biden - Roll Call

The Senate voted to block a Washington, D.C., police overhaul measure even though President Biden has vowed to veto it.

Roll Call

Recess starting to feel distant as debt limit deadline nears - Roll Call

The federal government is expected to run out of enough funds to pay all its bills on time as soon as June 1.

Roll Call

The top 5 Washington draft choices for Ron Rivera

We look back at Ron Rivera's top five draft choices thus far, beginning with No. 5.

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House Republican deficit plan seen as shift in thinking on China - Roll Call

The Republican effort to cut spending suggests a shift in Washington thinking about how to confront Beijing's ambitions.

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The Independent UK

Why a drug decriminalization crisis looms for Washington state lawmakers

Lawmakers in the state of Washington are going into special session hoping to avert a crisis over the decriminalization of drugs

Reuters

US defence pact to strengthen military, police -PNG leader

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said that the United States had been a "silent" security partner to his nation but that a defence cooperation pact to be signed when Joe Biden arrives Monday will see Washington "stepping out".

The Independent UK

South Korea and Japan use G-7 to push improvement in ties long marked by animosity

Amid the high-level efforts to settle global crises, this weekend’s Group of 7 summit of rich democracies will also see an unusual diplomatic reconciliation

ABC News

ASX slips, Reserve Bank warns of further rate hikes, consumer confidence sinks to COVID-19 lows

The Australian share market has ended its day lower, while the Reserve Bank warns there may be further interest rate hikes, and consumer confidence sinks to its lowest levels since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1990s recession.

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Supreme Court will hear a subpoena case that — surprise — Trump and Biden agree on

The case dates back to then-citizen Trump's 2013 agreement with the GSA to lease the Old Post Office Building in Washington for conversion into the Trump International Hotel.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel lease

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Wiz bested in ’18 East semis; Bing inducted; Nelson, Vaughn born

On this day, the Boston Celtics sent the Washington Wizards fishing in the '18 East Semis, and guard Dave Bing was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

ABC News

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly offered to reveal Russian troop locations to Ukraine

Yevgeny Prigozhin offered to reveal the position of Russian troops to the Ukrainian government, the Washington Post reports, citing leaked US intelligence documents.

The Conversation

Will Europe's right-wing populists rally behind Trump in the 2024 presidential election?

In a controversial town hall interview on CNN, former United States president Donald Trump said if re-elected he would consider pardoning “a large portion” of the rioters who were convicted for their roles in the attack on the U.S. Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Guardian - US

Unusual early heatwave set to sweep Pacific north-west of US

Record-breaking temperatures expected as National Weather Service issues heat advisory for parts of Oregon and Washington

The Independent UK

Watch: Biden delivers commencement address at Howard University graduation ceremony

Watch as Joe Biden delivers the commencement speech at Howard University in Washington DC for the class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, 13 May.

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