Washington Post – Politics:
The senator once dubbed “Flyin’ Ted” for a Cancún trip during a Texas storm was spotted en route to California as more harsh weather approaches. His office said it was a planned work trip.
Author: Adela Suliman
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Trump calls for 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates for a year
Washington Post – Politics:
President Donald Trump, who has sought to emphasize affordability ahead of this year’s mid-term elections, did not specify how the proposal would be implemented.
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Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ like China, Russia, at campaign event
Washington Post – Politics:
President Biden’s remarks have not elicited a formal response from the countries he named. But experts said they were likely to have offended, particularly in Japan.
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Biden chatted for so long after State of the Union, the lights went down
Washington Post – Politics:
President Biden took about 35 minutes to exit the House chamber as he stayed to talk to lawmakers, take selfies and discuss the Israel-Gaza war.
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Who is Stormy Daniels, the adult-film star in Trump N.Y. hush money case?
Washington Post – Politics:
Stormy Daniels is an adult-film star who loves horses and has played a role in Donald Trump’s indictment but says she isn’t a “victim.” Here’s what to know.
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Trump endorses Jim Jordan for House speaker after Kevin McCarthy ouster
Washington Post – Politics:
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) “will be a GREAT Speaker of the House,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Who is Matt Gaetz? Republican goes from sidelines to ousting a House Speaker
Washington Post – Politics:
The Florida Republican and Trump ally has taken center stage in U.S. politics after instigating the vote to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
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George W. Bush recalls dinner served by Wagner’s Prigozhin: ‘I survived’
Washington Post – Politics:
George W. Bush said former Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin, nicknamed “Putin’s chef,” once served him dinner at a G-8 summit in St. Petersburg.
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Who is Jack Smith? What to know about the special counsel who charged Trump.
Washington Post – Politics:
Jack Smith, 54, who enjoys biking and has completed more than 100 triathlons, is leading federal investigations of Donald Trump. Here’s what to know about the prosecutor.