Focus Washington January 2022

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Biden, One Year In – Republicans More Enthused About Voting – Ds vs. Rs on Issues

January 20, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, January 20, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 41%Same as Sunday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 40% (Gallup, Politico) to 42% (Economist). Biden’s disapproval […]

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Former Pope Benedict Accused of Inaction Over Child Sexual Abuse

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Former pope Benedict XVI has been accused of failing to stop clergymen who were accused of child sexual abuse in Munich. A law firm carried out an investigation and found that the former pope failed […]

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Germany Wants Telegram Removed from App Stores

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Citing the platform’s failure to delete calls for violence and hate speech, German Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called on Thursday on tech giants to ban the Telegram app from their offerings in the […]

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Saudi Boutique Group to Develop Kingdom’s Historical Palaces

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A new hospitality brand that will manage and convert into ultra-luxury boutique hotels a myriad of iconic historic and cultural palaces in Saudi Arabia was launched Thursday by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and […]

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CIA Found No US Foe, Specific Weapon Behind ‘Havana Syndrome’

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The so-called Havana syndrome is not result of a deliberate global campaign by any US adversary or hostile power although in some cases there is a possibility of foreign involvement, the interim report of the […]

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Slovakia Divided by a Simple Defence Agreement with the US

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Although similar agreements have already been signed by 23 NATO members, including Poland and Hungary, a significant uproar is disturbing Slovakia for over a week now around the possible defence cooperation agreement with the United […]

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Delay on 5G Masts Near Airports Over Concerns

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

U.S. phone carriers AT&T and Verizon agreed to temporarily delay turning on towers that are near key airport runways due to a potential crisis caused by 5G technology. Both of the main wireless carriers launched […]

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Germany’s to Scrap Nazi-Era Abortion Law

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Germany’s new government will scrap a Nazi-era abortion law that banned doctors from providing women with information about abortion. The move has been praised by activists who have argued for decades that this law hindered […]

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US and Russia to Hold Talks on Ukraine Again

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The hope for a diplomatic solution for the ongoing Ukraine situation is not yet extinguished. The United States and Russia are set to hold talks once again at the end of this week amid fears of […]

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UK Flies Weapons to Ukraine to Defend Against Russian Invasion

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United Kingdom said this week that it has begun to supply Ukraine with weapons in order to help the country defend itself if Russia were to invade. The U.K. government has told its Foreign […]

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Tonga Tsunami Sparks ‘Unprecedented Disaster’

January 20, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Tonga said the country is suffering from “unprecedented disaster”, in the government’s first public update since a massive underwater volcanic eruption triggered a giant tsunami, causing catastrophic damage to the islands. Communication with Tonga has […]

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US Aviation Approves 5G Waivers to Avoid Flight Delays

January 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

As the first day of a new 5G service started with very minor flight disruptions, US aviation regulators obtained clearances for a popular Boeing Co. widebody plane to continue flying, Bloomberg reports. According to two […]

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The ports and waterways funding comes from President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, which was signed into law by Congress last year

Biden Administration Sets Up Budget to Bolster Ports, Waterways

January 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will invest $14 billion in programs to modernize the country’s ports and waterways in order to boost resilience to climate change, clean water supplies, and the American […]

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School Mask Mandates May Open the Door to Lawsuits: Missouri AG

January 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) of Missouri declared on Tuesday that he will sue school districts that continue to impose school mask mandates on pupils, arguing that “coronavirus causes very little harm to kids.” Judge […]

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CDC Releases New Study on Protection against Coronavirus Infection

January 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, both immunization and prior infection offered protection against coronavirus infection and hospitalization, but incidences were relatively lesser among those […]

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As Biden's one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden is sure to face a long list of questions

Press Conference Set to Address Biden’s One-Year Anniversary in Office

January 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

As Biden’s one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, the US President is sure to face a long list of questions about ties with Russia, the country’s rocky coronavirus response, and the […]

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GOP Members Demand an Apology from Fauci after He Called Roger Marshall a Moron

January 19, 2022 Dime

In a letter to White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci, the GOP Doctors Caucus demanded that he should immediately apologize for calling Republican Senator Roger Marshall, a “moron,” Fox News informed. The doctors’ letter […]

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House Republicans Seek Tighter Monitoring of Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal

January 19, 2022 Dime

With new legislation aimed at holding President Biden’s State Department accountable, House Republicans are seeking tighter monitoring of the disastrous Afghanistan pullout, Fox News informed. Reps. Young Kim of California, Elise Stefanik of New York, […]

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Chuck Schumer Will Try to Convince Manchin, Sinema to Amend Senate Rules by Proposing Talking Filibuster

January 19, 2022 Dime

Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader is set to propose a filibuster in order to convince Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., to amend Senate rules and hold a vote on the Democratic-led […]

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Kamala Harris calls for unity of democracy

VP Harris to Travel to Honduras to Address Illegal Immigration Issue

January 19, 2022 Dime

Vice President Kamala Harris will head the American Presidential Delegation to Honduras for President-elect Xiomara Castro’s inauguration, Fox News informed. Harris announced a plan to contribute $540 million in private investment to Central America a […]

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Biden Administration to Distribute Hundreds of Millions N95 Masks for Free

January 19, 2022 Dime

According to a report, the Biden administration is set to distribute hundreds of millions of N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile for free, Fox News informed. According to Politico, the plan of the administration […]

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Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Responds to Uyghur Comment Backlash

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

“Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs,” billionaire investor and minority owner of the NBA team Golden State Warriors, Chamath Palihapitiya, said on his podcast. “Of all the things that I care about, I’d […]

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Black Space Diamond Heading to Auction

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

This black diamond is literally from out of this world. The auction house Sotheby’s unveiled today in Dubai a 555.55-carat black diamond called “The Enigma.” It’s believed to have come from space. Sotheby’s believes that the […]

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Oil Hits Seven-Year High With Rise in Regional Tensions

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Oil prices have climbed up to their highest level in the past seven years, with an increase in tensions caused by a Houthi attack on the United Arab Emirates causing an increase in supply chain […]

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Global Heating Linked to Early Birth and Damage to Babies’ Health

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

How is the climate crisis affecting the health of babies, infants, and fetuses? Six new studies have found that the increase in heat from global warming has been linked to fast weight gain in babies, […]

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Trump Rally Attendees Lash Out On Social Media

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Some of former President Trump’s supporters were left infuriated over the weekend when they were forced to wait for hours before leaving his rally in Arizona. After Trump left the stage, people in attendance said […]

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Alibaba’s Cloud Unit Screened for National Security Risks by the US

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

As the US government ramps up scrutiny of Chinese tech companies’ dealings with firms in the United States, the e-commerce giant Alibaba’s cloud business has found itself under review by the Biden administration trying to […]

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US to Return to Iraq Two Valuable Stolen Artifacts

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Iraq foreign ministry announced on Tuesday it will receive back from the US authorities two stolen artifacts dating back more than 4,000 years this week, without providing more details about the pieces or how they […]

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Yemen Bombed by Saudi Jets in a Reprisal for Abu Dhabi Drone Strike

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Saudi state media have announced on Monday evening that the Saudi- led coalition F-15 fighters have bombed the Yemeni capital, targeting and destroying two ballistic missile launchers the Houthis allegedly used in the strike against […]

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Moscow Claims Embassy in Ukraine Works Normally After Evac News

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Russian embassy in Kyiv is operating in a standard way, the Russian Foreign Ministry has claimed on Tuesday following a New York Times report that Moscow had begun evacuating the families of envoys in […]

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