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Inside the head-spinning week of Donald Trump’s legal drama
Donald Trump’s criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony. But the unprecedented moment of a former president standing trial unfolded this past week amid a crescendo of developments in other legal cases.
Biden swings at Trump during White House Correspondents’ Dinner remarks as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden took jabs at his predecessor and poked fun at his own age at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday as a sizable group of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the venue underscored the trouble his campaign faces amid criticism over his handling of the war in...
www.cnn.comTrump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York’s Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes.
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Keith Siegel and Omri Miran: Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
Keith Siegel and Omri Miran are shown in undated footage released by the armed wing of Hamas.
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Tornado threat continues after 4 injured, hundreds of homes damaged
A multi-day tornado outbreak continues Saturday with powerful storms expected from Texas to the Great Lakes.
Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza
This year's dinner was being held in the face of a call for journalists to boycott it, given the killings of Arab journalists covering the war in Gaza.
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Biden jokes about himself and Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden acknowledged that “Yes, age is an issue” in his rematch against former President Donald Trump in November.
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House GOP lawmaker accuses Biden admin of using taxpayer funds for his re-election 'campaign activities'
Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, decried the Biden administration for allegedly using taxpayer funds to support President Biden's re-election campaign on "Fox News Live."
Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time?
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more than six months ago.
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College protests live updates: Police crackdown leads to hundreds of arrests
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
Colin Jost roasts Biden and Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner - Washington Examiner
Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live wasted no time in poking fun at President Joe Biden on Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAs border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
Alex Padilla is taking practically every opportunity to put his stamp on the Democratic Party’s approach to immigration.
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Democrats are worried. But will RFK Jr take more votes away from Trump?
In a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.
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A suspect is in custody after 5 people were shot in the nation's capital, police say
Police say six people were shot outside a nightclub in the nation’s capital
A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow is trying to harness a voter backlash to abortion restrictions to unseat Georgia Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson.
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Biden and Trump inch closer to debate stage | CNN Politics
After a full court press from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and its allies, he and Joe Biden may be one step closer to meeting on the debate stage ahead of voters deciding who will hold the Oval Office next year.
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Choppers, dogs and towers: Inside the Fed's fight against illegal immigrant intruders
Border Patrol agents are combining multiple layers of enforcement to stop illegal immigrants coming across the southern border, using both the wall and technology.
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat
The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate at its annual convention.
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Democrats fear chaos of 1968 convention as they prepare to renominate Joe Biden in Chicago
The violence of the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago has haunted the party for a half-century. Could it happen again in August?
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David Pecker testimony at Trump trial reveals the seedy underbelly of his tabloid journalism
The former National Enquirer publisher's secret agreement with Donald Trump is shocking, even by the sensational standards of the publication.
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Justice Thomas raised crucial question about legitimacy of special counsel's prosecution of Trump
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas raised a question Thursday that goes to the heart of Special Counsel Jack Smith's charges against former President Donald Trump.
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
The law is backed mainly by Shia Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in Iraq’s parliament.
RFK Jr. responds to Trump calling him a ‘Democrat plant’ - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied the "wild and inaccurate claims" from his opponent Donald Trump that he is a Democrat plant.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPlanning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
President Joe Biden’s administration has formally begun planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election.
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Cornyn ‘not too worried’ about prospect of primary challenge from Ken Paxton - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said Friday that he sleeps “very well at night” despite a possible 2026 primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Seaside city resisting state Dems' attempt to force it into 'submission' over voter ID law
California officials are suing Huntington Beach for its voter ID law in what the city's conservative mayor says is "government overreach" by Sacramento.
Analysis: Two Trump courtroom dramas could help shape the tone of a future presidency | CNN Politics
A wild day of often outlandish legal arguments and tabloid tales could not obscure the stakes for the country.
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Biden swipes at Trump at White House correspondents' dinner
President Joe Biden on Saturday used his White House correspondents' dinner speech to swipe at former President Donald Trump, taking shots at the presumptive GOP nominee while highlighting the stakes of the election.
Biden cracked jokes at his political rival's expense and tackled age head-on, saying that he was "a grown man running against a six-year-old.”
The president said later that age was the only thing he and Trump had in common, adding, "My vice president actually endorses me," a reference to former Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to...
Continue reading...Biden cracked jokes at his political rival's expense and tackled age head-on, saying that he was "a grown man running against a six-year-old.”
The president said later that age was the only thing he and Trump had in common, adding, "My vice president actually endorses me," a reference to former Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to...
White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
An election-year roast of President Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday butted up against growing public discord over the Israel-Hamas war, with protests outside the event condemning both Mr. Biden's handling of the conflict and the Western news' media coverage of it.
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump. He followed the jokes with solemn warnings...
Continue reading...Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump. He followed the jokes with solemn warnings...
WATCH: Biden speaks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Joe Biden poked fun at his age, Donald Trump's legal issues, Lauren Boebert and Fox News during his remarks at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Continue reading...Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned
A lawyer said the disgraced movie mogul was "somewhat of a train wreck health wise".
Continue reading...Chants of ‘shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
An election-year roast of President Joe Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday butted up against growing public discord over the Israel-Hamas war, with large protests outside the event condemning both Biden's handling of theconflict and the Western news' media coverage of it.
In previous years, Biden, like most of his predecessors, has used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association gala to needle media coverage of his administration and jab at political rivals...
Continue reading...In previous years, Biden, like most of his predecessors, has used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association gala to needle media coverage of his administration and jab at political rivals...
Biden, Trump both indicate they are willing to debate
In a radio interview Friday, President Biden said he would be "happy to debate" former President Donald Trump. In response to Biden's comments, Trump indicated he would be willing to take part in a debate as well. Natalie Brand has more.
Continue reading...Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships in new law
Those flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years.
Continue reading...Influencer Harry Jowsey diagnosed with skin cancer
The TV personality urges his followers to "please wear sunscreen" after being diagnosed with skin cancer.
Continue reading...Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?
In a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.
Continue reading...Tornado threat continues after 4 injured, 83 tornadoes reported
A multi-day tornado outbreak continues Saturday with powerful storms expected from Texas to the Great Lakes.
Continue reading...WATCH: Tornadoes rip through Nebraska
Several tornadoes tore through eastern Nebraska on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction.
Continue reading...Have Iran-Israel missile strikes changed the Middle East?
Political and military leaders are still absorbing the extraordinary exchange of fire, writes James Landale.
Continue reading...Germany grapples with wave of spying threats
Six arrests in quick succession show Germany is being targeted by spies but also that it is fighting back.
Continue reading...Teenager describes chaos at launch of Channel deaths boat
Marcus, 16, says he fled a life as a child soldier in South Sudan and hopes to study in the UK.
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