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What we’ve learned so far in the Trump hush money trial and what to watch for as it wraps up

NEW YORK (AP) — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. The other says it’s a dangerous distraction meant to seed doubts before this year’s presidential election.

In recent months, the specter of immigrants voting illegally in the U.S. has erupted into a leading election-year talking point for Republicans. They argue that legislation is necessary to protect the sanctity of the vote as the country faces unprecedented levels of illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

























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Senior Republican criticizes Biden in speech to Israeli parliament

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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5/19: The Takeout: Reporter Craig Whitlock on his new book about the "Fat Leonard" scandal

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
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Schumer says Senate to take up border bill again this week

  • News source: FOX News
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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
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Minnesota House passes equal rights constitutional amendment with protections for abortion rights, LGBTQ Minnesotans

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — After delays due to prolonged debates on other legislation, the Minnesota House early Sunday approved an amendment that would enshrine equal rights in the state constitution, including protections for LGTBQ Minnesotans and abortion rights.

The equal rights amendment states that "the state shall not discriminate against any person in intent or effect on account of" race, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity. It also protects "making and effectuating decisions about all matters relating to...
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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.
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Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.
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Biden calls for cease-fire in Morehouse commencement address

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Speaking at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, President Biden called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Nikole Killion has more.
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Morehouse defends students, faculty who turned their backs during Biden speech: ‘We are proud’

  • News source: FOX News
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Morehouse College is praising its students and faculty after at least seven graduates and one faculty member sat with their backs turned to
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Top moments from Biden's Morehouse commencement address

  • News source: FOX News
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President Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, his first appearance on a college campus amid widespread unrest and anti-Israel protests.

Biden's speech touched on everything from his history serving as vice president under
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WATCH: Comet lights up the sky over Spain and Portugal

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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A bright comet fragment lit up the skies in a spectacular display visible over parts of Spain and Portugal late Saturday night, according to the European Space Agency.
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Texas crime victims liaison pleads guilty to human smuggling with county vehicle

  • News source: FOX News
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U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

  • News source: Alan Rappeport
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The United States and Europe are coalescing around a plan to use interest earned on frozen Russian central bank assets to provide Ukraine with a loan to be used for military and economic assistance, potentially providing the country with a multibillion-dollar lifeline as Russia’s war effort intensifies.

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said in an interview on Sunday that several options for using $300 billion in immobilized Russian assets remained on the table. But she said the most promising idea was for Group of 7 nations to issue a loan to...
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Sen. Marco Rubio won't commit to accepting 2024 election results

  • News source: Alexandra Marquez | NBC News
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Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, widely seen as a potential vice presidential pick for former President Donald Trump, on Sunday refused to say whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election, instead blaming Democrats for sowing doubts about the election.

The senator, appearing on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” said, “I think you’re asking the wrong person. The Democrats are the ones that have opposed every Republican victory since 2000. Every single one.”

He added, “And you have Democrats now saying they won’t certify 2024 because...
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024

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On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:

Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation."

MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.

And this week on Face the Nation: From the courtroom to the campaign trail, election 2024 is in full swing. Crisscrossing key states, former President Trump and President Biden spent the weekend rallying crucial voting groups just about one month before they have agreed to face off in the first presidential debate of 2024.

But will it be enough to turn out voters...
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