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Public University Committee Members' Names Aren't Protected by the Right of Expressive Association

The University of Washington thus wasn't barred by the First Amendment from disclosing such names in response to a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals public records request.

Reason

Texas border Republican accuses GOP of using immigration crisis for politics

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said in an interview with the Washington Examiner that his fellow Republicans benefit politically from a sustained border crisis. The attack indirectly alluded to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s contentious border security bill.

The Texas Tribune

Myanmar parallel government asks U.S. for more sanctions, funding for anti-junta forces

Myanmar's pro-democracy forces want the United States to issue stronger sanctions against the junta that seized power in the country two years ago and increase funding for pro-democratic forces, the parallel civilian government's foreign minister told Reuters on Friday

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DOJ search of Pence's office turns up no new classified docs

The Justice Department has searched the office of former Vice President Mike Pence’s Washington advocacy group as part of its investigation into the discovery of sensitive documents at the homes and offices of current and former top U.S. officials

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris: Biden is not too old for presidency and I intend to run with him

Vice-president dismisses ‘Washington chatter’ about whether president should run for a second term in the White House

The Guardian - US

Why hundreds of doctors are lobbying in Washington this week

They came to tell Congress about their "recovery plan" for physicians, which includes a Medicare pay boost and an end to some frustrating insurance company requirements.

WEKU

ISIL leader killed, 4 US troops injured in Syria raid: Pentagon

US military says ‘senior’ ISIL official Hamza al-Homsi was killed in helicopter raid in northeastern Syria.

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Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s newly unlocked access to a handful of additional bases in the Philippines will boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression while deepening collaboration with a key ally in the region.

Tribune News Service

Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse

WASHINGTON — Years-old sanctions on the Bashar Assad regime are receiving new scrutiny amid efforts to speed delivery of humanitarian aid to the tens of thousands of Syrians injured or displaced by this month’s devastating earthquake.

Tribune News Service

John Kirby: ‘When the weather improves, the Russians will make additional offensive moves’

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby sat down with FRANCE 24’s Washington correspondent Kethevane Gorjestani to talk about the war in Ukraine, the United States’ diplomatic relations with China after the latter sent a spy balloon over its territory, and why the Iran nuclear deal is currently off…

France 24

1/10th of Congress needs dementia test under Nikki Haley plan aimed at Trump and Biden

WASHINGTON – How old is too old?

Tribune News Service

Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington

The US-China rivalry in east Asia has taken an interesting turn after the recent visit of US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, to the Philippines. Austin’s trip ended in an expanded deal, the enhanced defense cooperation agreement (EDCA).

The Conversation

McConnell in winter: For GOP leader in thinly divided Congress, it’s 2014 again

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell has been here before.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Russia Accuses United States of Inciting Ukraine to Escalate the War

Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia. Moscow was responding to comments by US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland…

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Brickbat: OK, Everyone Is Welcome

Centennial Elementary School in Washington has backed off a plan to create a "safe space" club open only to "black, indigenous and people of color" students. After the club was announced, several white students expressed an interest in joining. Meanwhile, some parents said the idea of a racially segregated club…

Tribune News Service

Eduardo Porter: Treat Mexico like a partner, not a wall

Something is afoot in American immigration policy.

Reuters

Russia accuses United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war

Reuters

U.S. tries to woo India away from Russia with display of F-35s, bombers

BENGALURU -The United States brought its most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to India for the first time this week alongside F-16s, Super Hornets and B-1B bombers as Washington looks to woo New Delhi away from its traditional military supplier, Russia.

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Meetings in Washington Pave Way for Establishment of Strategic Iraqi-US Ties

Iraq and the United States concluded on Wednesday week-long negotiations in Washington that tackled the future of relations between their countries in line with their 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with…

The Independent UK

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it found a Chinese weather balloon on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies

The Independent UK

Romney, outspoken about his own party, weighs reelection run

After four years in Washington, Republican Mitt Romney has established himself as a rare senator willing to publicly rebuke members of his own party

Reuters

External backers pour billions into Ukraine to counter war damage

Pictures of devastation in Ukraine following Russia's invasion have sparked urgent questions over how its reconstruction can be paid for. But before they can even begin to be answered, Kyiv is seeking billions just to ride out this year.

Reuters

North Korea threatens military action as South, U.S. plan drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats.

Miami Herald

Panthers hold off Capitals in ‘biggest game of the season,’ move into tie for wild card

The Florida Panthers spoke in cliches and hyperbole in the lead-up to their matchup with the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Radko Gudas called it “the biggest game of the season” on Tuesday. Carter Verhaeghe on Tuesday said it would be “like a playoff game.” It’s what a game like this…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Talks between Eric Bieniemy and Commanders went well, will continue Friday

Things appear to be trending in the right direction for Washington and Eric Bieniemy.

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