#Five takeaways from President Biden’s trip to Ukraine

#Five takeaways from President Biden’s trip to Ukraine

Five takeaways from President Biden’s trip to Ukraine President Biden made a covert journey to Kyiv on Monday, breaking cover to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the nation’s capital. It was a huge moment, just days before the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. It also came at a time when American public support for Ukraine…

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#DOJ decides not to charge Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe

#DOJ decides not to charge Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe

DOJ decides not to charge Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in its sex-trafficking investigation into him, the congressman’s office said Wednesday.  The office said in a statement that the DOJ told Gaetz’s attorneys that it had concluded its probe and will not…

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#Santos getting icy reception from House GOP

#Santos getting icy reception from House GOP

Santos getting icy reception from House GOP Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is getting an icy reception from colleagues in the House GOP even as he receives committee assignments and continues to serve his constituents on Long Island. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) calls him a “bad guy;” Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) describes him as an “imposter.”…

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#Letters to the Editor — Jan. 11, 2023

#Letters to the Editor — Jan. 11, 2023

“Letters to the Editor — Jan. 11, 2023” The Issue: Republicans’ decision to allow Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become House speaker after 15 votes. What a disgusting display of disunity some in the Republican Party showed the nation and the world (“ ‘Argggh!’ of the deal for Kevin,” Jan. 8). When the new House convened the…

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#Damar Hamlin shows the best of us, Congress not so much

#Damar Hamlin shows the best of us, Congress not so much

“Damar Hamlin shows the best of us, Congress not so much” In the news business, reporters track stories independently and don’t generally see common ground, except in retrospect. The two big stories over the past week were the battle for the US House of Representatives speakership and the sudden cardiac arrest during the Bills-Bengals NFL…

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#Trump takes credit for McCarthy Speaker win

#Trump takes credit for McCarthy Speaker win

Trump takes credit for McCarthy Speaker win Former President Trump is taking a victory lap following Speaker Kevin McCarthy‘s (R-Calif.) win after 15 rounds of voting. “The Fake News Media was, believe it or not, very gracious in their reporting that I greatly helped Kevin McCarthy attain the position of Speaker of the House,” Trump wrote…

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