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Biden holds call with China’s Xi ahead of Japan, Philippines meetings

President Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday morning, in a first follow-up call since the two leaders met in California last year. The timing of the call comes ahead of critical meetings between Washington and allies from the Indo-Pacific, which China views as provocative. This includes a state visit by Japanese Prime...

The Russian Orthodox Church declares ‘holy war’ on Ukraine

Russian Orthodoxy has become a central component of the Kremlin’s propaganda.

Raffensperger pokes Larry David over Georgia arc in ‘Curb’: ‘Gotten used to bigger stars’

Georgia's top election official couldn't curb his enthusiasm over his state's role the final season of Larry David's popular HBO show. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger penned a letter to David poking fun at a critical plot point in "Curb Your Enthusiasm": David, who plays an exaggerated version of himself in the show, was arrested...

Ship owner looking to limit liability in Baltimore bridge collapse

The owner and management company of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week asked a federal judge Monday to limit its legal liability for the deadly bridge collapse.  In a joint “limitation of liability” filing Monday, Singapore-based Grace Ocean Pte. Ltd., the cargo ship's owner, and Synergy...

Outdated inspections are eroding the Housing Choice Voucher program

HUD retained the inspection regime for a housing quality system that no longer exists. 

Hogan edges past Alsobrooks, Trone in Maryland Senate race: Poll

Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is edging past Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone in the Maryland Senate race, according to a new poll. A Goucher College poll released Tuesday showed Hogan receiving 44 percent of voter support, leading Alsobrooks by 4 points in a hypothetical head-to-head match-up. A separate 11 percent said they...

Biden, China’s Xi hold phone call on Taiwan, AI, trade

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call to discuss Taiwan, artificial intelligence and other issues, the White House says.

McConnell putting ‘main part of my focus’ on opposing Russia in Ukraine: ‘A worldwide problem for democracies’

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will focus on combating the "isolationist movement" in the GOP, insisting the Ukraine war is "a worldwide problem."

House Republicans eye crackdown on family-sponsored immigration

A new House GOP-led bill is aimed at cracking down on abuse in the family-sponsored visa system.

RFK Jr.’s running mate an ‘unknown quantity’ with ‘deep pockets’ as GOP, Dems fear spoiler campaign: experts

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s running mate could assist him in appealing to various groups as both Republicans and Democrats panic about the third-party bid.

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