Washington Post – Politics:
Asif Merchant’s case played out amid a broadening conflict in the Middle East. He was accused of working with the Iranian government to kill high-ranking U.S. officials.
Author: Rachel Siegel
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Trump says he might sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for ‘gross incompetence’
Washington Post – Politics:
It isn’t clear what specific claims could be brought against Powell or when.
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The saga of Sen. Bob Menendez
Washington Post – Politics:
Stacks of cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and arms sales to Egypt – they’re all in the details of the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez. This week, the New Jersey Democrat pleaded not guilty. So what’s next for the embattled senator?
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House to vote on debt ceiling deal as leaders scramble for votes
Washington Post – Politics:
Lawmakers are rushing to avoid a disastrous June 5 default after weeks of touch-and-go negotiations.
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Debt ceiling deal faces first hurdle in Republican-led House
Washington Post – Politics:
The deal struck by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) would raise the debt ceiling for two years — past the 2024 elections — while trimming spending.
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Evacuations begin from Mariupol plant as shelling in east continues
Washington Post – Politics:
It’s unclear whether hundreds more civilians and soldiers will be able to get out as talks between Russia and Ukraine appeared fraught.