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The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here’s why
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine whether former President Donald Trump can keep running for the White House. Trump on Wednesday appealed a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that he’s ineligible for the presidency because he violated a rarely used constitutional prohibition on those who hold office having “engaged in insurrection.” On Tuesday, he appealed a similar ruling from Maine’s Democratic secretary of state, but it’s the Colorado appeal that’s most significant.
Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates unsealed
The documents stem from a 2015 civil lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has led about 60 fellow Republicans in Congress on a visit to the Mexican border.
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Pat McAfee apologizes for Aaron Rodgers’ claims about Jimmy Kimmel in reference to Epstein documents | CNN
Pat McAfee has apologized for comments New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made on “The Pat McAfee Show” about TV host Jimmy Kimmel and the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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Threats made to capitols in at least 5 states prompt evacuations, searches
Officials in Kentucky, Mississippi, Michigan, Georgia and Montana confirmed their respective state capitols received bomb threats.
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Former Harvard president Claudine Gay speaks out in op-ed
Harvard's former president is speaking out following her resignation from her role in an op-ed.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to review a Colorado ruling that bars him from the state’s ballot over his role in Jan. 6 attack.
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Clinton and Trump are named in Jeffrey Epstein documents, no wrongdoing alleged
The two former presidents were among dozens named in papers released Wednesday night. Neither has been accused of misconduct in the Epstein case.
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A border deal to nowhere? House GOP ready to reject Senate compromise on immigration | CNN Politics
A trio of senators have spent weeks laboring to cut a complex immigration deal with the Biden administration – all in an effort to curtail the surge of migrants at the southern border while easing passage for aid to Ukraine and Israel.
www.cnn.comRepublicans want to impeach the Maine official who cut Trump from the ballot. They face long odds
Republicans want to unseat Maine’s secretary of state for barring former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot.
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Trump campaign shifts 'Kiss of Death' aim from DeSantis to Haley ahead of Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 operation appears to have slowly transitioned away from attacking Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), opting instead to target former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley who has seen more momentum in the race ahead of the first nominating contests.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden to use executive action at the southern border
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
www.cbsnews.comRussia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
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Ukraine attacks Russian city of Belgorod and occupied Crimea overnight as retaliatory strikes intensify
The latest attacks continue an intensification of aerial warfare and "tit for tat" strikes by Russia and Ukraine over the last few days.
US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea
The United States is calling on the U.N. Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the key Red Sea trade route, and is warning their longtime financier and weapons supplier Iran that it has a choice
US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action
The United States and 12 allies have given what amounts to a final warning to Houthi rebels, telling the militants to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action.
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Nevada judge attacked by airborne defendant during sentencing in Vegas courtroom
A bloody brawl ensued.
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Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents released | CNN Business
Hundreds of pages of unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein were publicly released on Wednesday. The documents are expected to include nearly 200 names, including some of Epstein’s accusers, prominent businesspeople, politicians and potentially more.
www.cnn.comTrump's vows to deport millions are undercut by his White House record and one family's story
In summer 1954, the Eisenhower administration launched a military-style effort to remove Mexican immigrants who were in the country illegally.
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Congressional leaders see new hope for a spending deal to prevent a shutdown
As talks continue, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he's "hopeful" Congress can avoid a government shutdown ahead of deadlines on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2.
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Nevada judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Vegas courtroom scene
A Nevada judge was attacked in court by a defendant who vaulted the bench and sparked a bloody brawl with court officials and attorneys as he was about to sentenced to prison in a felony battery case
Release of Epstein court records reveals details about high-profile contacts
The first of the more than 150 names of people allegedly associated with the late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein were released by a court on Wednesday.
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Jeffrey Epstein allegedly said Bill Clinton 'likes' young girls, documents reveal
Former President Bill Clinton's name was unsealed as a John Doe in the unredacted documents from the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
How Rep. Lauren Boebert’s new Colorado congressional district stacks up against her old one | CNN
The firebrand is competing for the seat in a Whiter, wealthier and more Republican district — a recipe that could help keep Boebert in Congress for another term.
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Trump loses last-ditch appeals court bid to delay E. Jean Carroll rape defamation civil trial
Writer E. Jean Carroll has said Donald Trump raped her in a New York department store in the 1990s. The former president denies her allegation.
Justice Department sues Texas, Gov. Abbott over state law allowing migrant arrests, deportations
In a federal lawsuit, prosecutors argue that Texas' Senate Bill 4 will infringe and counteract federal efforts to enforce immigration law.
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House Republicans travel to border, attack Biden and Democrats over migrant crisis
House Speaker Mike Johnson led more than 60 GOP lawmakers on a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and laid the blame for the migrant crisis on Joe Biden.
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DeSantis in Iowa criticizes House Republicans for not making impact or keeping promises
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is criticizing House Republicans on the campaign trail, lamenting to a crowd in southwestern Iowa that he has “not noticed much of a difference” since they edged into the majority after the 2022 midterm elections.
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NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies
NATO says it will help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine
‘Israeli warning’: Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon
On the streets of Beirut, there is anger over what people believe was an Israeli violation of their sovereignty.
US-led coalition issues warning to Houthis, vows 'consequences' for Red Sea attacks
The U.S. and its allies issued an ultimatum to Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Wednesday, saying the group would bear responsibility for recent Red Sea attacks.
Unsealed documents name associates of Jeffrey Epstein but offer few revelations
Bill Clinton and Donald Trump are mentioned in the documents but are not accused of wrongdoing connected to the late sex offender.
www.politico.comIran says at least 73 people killed, 40 wounded in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike.
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SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns.
www.bbc.comAfter tumbling in polls, Netanyahu clings to power and aims to improve political standing during war
Critics say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly using his perch as wartime leader to improve his political fortunes.
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Donald Trump appeals bombshell ruling disqualifying him from Colorado ballot to Supreme Court
Colorado's top court ruled Trump was barred from another term by the 14th Amendment. Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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In White House meeting, Biden officials discuss options for military actions against Houthi rebels
The options include strikes on Houthi targets inside Yemen. To date, the White House hasn’t approved any strike options that were prepared by the U.S. military.
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Biden opens 2024 campaign push with planned speech ahead of January 6 anniversary | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will use the backdrop of two historic sites in Pennsylvania and South Carolina in the coming week to lay out some of the central arguments of his 2024 reelection bid, including protecting democracy and personal freedoms, as he prepares for a possible rematch with former...
www.cnn.comThe Trump clock is ticking on California’s waivers
The state is waiting on a half-dozen permission slips from the feds to set its own pollution rules.
www.politico.comJustice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new law that would allow police in the state to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally.
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Trump built the Supreme Court's conservative majority, but it doesn't always rule in his favor
Trump appointed three justices, creating a rock-solid conservative majority, but since he left office the court has not been receptive to his claims.
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DHS chief Mayorkas calls out Texas for 'failure of governance' amid illegal immigrant crisis and impeachment
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's migrant bussing policies are a "remarkable failure of leadership" in a TV interview.
Why Congress is still divided on a government spending package | CNN Politics
With just over two weeks to go before the federal government partially shuts down if Congress doesn’t act, the House and Senate remain divided over how to fund federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year.
www.cnn.comGeorgia state senator joins Republican congressional race for seat opened by Ferguson's retirement
A Georgia state senator is joining the race for an open congressional seat. Carrollton Republican Mike Dugan filed papers Wednesday to raise campaign contributions for the 3rd Congressional District.
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Trump appeals Colorado 14th Amendment election disqualification to US Supreme Court
Colorado's Supreme Court had barred him from the state's GOP primary ballot.
‘Heinous’: World reacts to twin blasts that kill dozens in Iran
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised a ‘harsh response’ to attack in southeastern city of Kerman.
MIT President outlines 'new steps' for 2024: What to know about Sally Kornbluth
Sally Kornbluth remains in her role as MIT's President with new plans for 2024, even after Harvard and Penn's leaders were forced to resign.
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Harvard agitators turn their ire toward Penny Pritzker
The Dem mega-donor pushes back at hedge-funder Bill Ackman’s call for her to resign.
www.politico.comUnsealed court records offer new detail on old sex abuse allegations against Jeffrey Epstein
A court released a batch of previously secret court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which offer new details on old sex abuse allegations.
apnews.comUS intel confident militant groups used largest Gaza hospital in campaign against Israel: AP source
The United States is confident Palestinian militant groups used Gaza’s largest hospital to hold hostages seized during their bloody Oct. 7, 2023, attack and to house command infrastructure.
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What's behind Jimmy Kimmel's threat to sue Aaron Rodgers
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at Aaron Rodgers on social media on Tuesday night.
Biden official resigns over administration's handling of war in Gaza
A Biden administration official resigned over the administration's stance on the war in Gaza.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMother and uncle of a US serviceman are rescued from Gaza in a secret operation
The U.S. has coordinated with Israel, Egypt and others in rescuing the mother of a U.S. serviceman and her American brother-in-law who were pinned down during heavy fighting in Gaza City.
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Florida Surgeon General calls for halt to COVID-19 vaccine usage after FDA said he spread misinformation
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo is calling for a halt to the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna, citing various health risks.
U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border following dramatic drop in migrant crossings
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
www.cbsnews.comTrump appeals Colorado and Maine decisions to boot him from ballot. What that means and what's next.
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appealed a decision made by Colorado's Supreme Court to remove him from the primary ballot. It comes a day after he appealed a similar decision made to remove him from the ballot in Maine. Here's what it means and what's next.
Israel's Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike
One of the top leaders of the Palestinian Hamas was killed in a strike in Beirut and that was widely blamed on Israel and heightened the risk of a broader Middle East conflict.
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'Eric Adams is not the Messiah for New York City': Eric Adams sparks new clash with fellow Democrat and sometimes-ally
New York City mayor and city's elected watchdog trade personal barbs over fight on policing policy.
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Trump helped tank Emmer, Scalise speakership bids. Now they're endorsing him for president
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday earned an endorsement from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer -- whose speakership bid he helped tank last year.
What's true and false about Jeffrey Epstein and the individuals on his list
A roundup of claims about Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.
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DOJ files lawsuit against Texas over law creating 'state immigration crimes'
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Texas over its law creating state immigration crimes.
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House GOP leaders close ranks around Trump as No. 3 Republican reveals 2024 support
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is the latest senior Congressional leader to endorse former President Trump for 2024 less than two weeks before the Iowa caucus.
Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seat
Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being left vacant after U.S. Rep.
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US has weighed a new envoy role for Middle East crisis
For now, it’s sticking with a post focused on humanitarian issues, but that could change if conditions do.
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Initial tranche of nearly 950 Epstein court documents released
Papers include names of dozens of powerful men who associated with financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Florida man arrested and accused of threatening to kill Rep. Eric Swalwell and his kids
Prosecutors say a 72-year-old man from Greenacres left voicemail messages that included threats to “come after you and kill you” and “come and kill your children.”
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US doubles down on assessment Hamas used Gaza hospital as command hub | CNN Politics
The US doubled down on its assessment that Hamas and other Gaza militants used the enclave’s largest hospital complex as a command hub as well as to hold hostages and store weapons, with a senior intelligence official pointing to newly declassified intelligence that reinforces the conclusion of...
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Schumer holds out hope for a productive 2024
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Iran: At least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 95 people at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020
Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza
A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad.
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House Republicans find border crisis 'stopped' in Eagle Pass after cartels halt operations
Illegal immigration through the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, came to a screeching halt in the lead-up to a major congressional visit, an example of just how much control Mexican cartels have over the crisis, according to lawmakers.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse GOP leaders close ranks around Trump as No. 3 Republican reveals 2024 support
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is the latest senior Congressional leader to endorse former President Trump for 2024 less than two weeks before the Iowa caucus.
House committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Biden Homeland Security chief | CNN Politics
House Republicans will forge ahead with steps to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, a GOP source tells CNN.
www.cnn.comBiden’s kicking off 2024 by delving into some of the country’s darkest moments
President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly U.S.
apnews.comKevin McCarthy gives cheeky answer for his newest government gig
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who resigned from Congress last month, posted about his newest government gig.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents include big names but few new details
The New York financier, who was facing multiple sex trafficking charges before his death by suicide in jail in 2019, had run in elite circles with prominent figures and politicians.
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A restless Gen Z is reshaping the Chinese Dream
Millions of young Chinese face an uncertain future in the world's second-largest economy.
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Biden to speak at Valley Forge to mark 3 years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
George Washington staged American troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
www.cbsnews.comOsprey 'black box' from fatal Japan crash that killed 8 recovered with data intact, Air Force says
The Air Force has recovered the flight data recorder from the Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Japan in late November, and the data is intact — which could provide valuable clues for investigators as to what caused the crash.
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DeSantis confronted by supporter: 'Why haven't you gone directly after [Trump?]'
Gov. Ron DeSantis was questioned by one of his own supporters Wednesday, asking why he hasn't gone after former President Donald Trump more directly.
Former Texas congresswoman embroiled in alleged 'Grubgate' scandal
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores was involved in a scandal dubbed "Grubgate" on Wednesday after she appeared to imply that some Mexican dishes, and the photos of them, were hers.
www.washingtonexaminer.com72-year-old Florida man charged with threatening to kill member of Congress and member’s children | CNN Politics
A Florida man, 72, was arrested Wednesday and charged with threatening to kill a member of Congress and the member’s children in several voicemail messages allegedly left at the lawmaker’s office in Washington, DC.
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Biden takes growing heat from Democrat allies, far-left 'Squad' on Israel decision
Rep. Ilhan Omar is the latest Democrat piling on the Biden administration for its decision to bypass Congress on Israel aid for the second time in a month.
Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage
Harvard President Claudine Gay’s resignation followed weeks of mounting accusations that she lifted language from other scholars in her doctoral dissertation and journal articles.
apnews.com‘Uh-oh’: psychic’s prediction of ‘sense of loss’ for Trump unnerves Fox News host
Jesse Watters seemed disappointed by Paula Roberts’s tarot card reading, which also foretold ‘lots of money’ for Biden
GOP puts immigration front and center with border visit and a new push to impeach Mayorkas
Speaker Mike Johnson and 60 House Republicans gathered on the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, ahead of a push to impeach the homeland security secretary.
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Trump campaign targets Nikki Haley for first time on New Hampshire airwaves
The immigration-focused ad comes as Haley has been rising in the polls ahead of the state's Jan. 23 primary.
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Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton named in court files
Files detail sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's connections but no bombshell revelations immediately emerge.
www.bbc.comBiden campaign staff issue anonymous letter protesting approach to Israel-Hamas war
The letter says it is a moral imperative for the president to publicly "call for a cessation of violence."
www.politico.comHarvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignation
Harvard University is trying to move past the firestorm brought on by the plagiarism allegations, congressional testimony and resignation of Claudine Gay, the school’s first Black president.
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Florida surgeon general calls for stop to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
Florida's surgeon general issued a call Wednesday for healthcare providers to stop utilizing Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines due to concerns about genetic contamination.
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FBI 'aware' of hoax bomb threats sent to state capitols around the country
The FBI is "aware" of hoax bomb threats sent to state capitols around the country.
Vivek Ramaswamy argues Trump is ‘wounded’ and his movement needs a new leader
Ramaswamy is largely praising Trump, while mixing in some criticism — and courting his voters by suggesting outside forces are too solidly arrayed against the former president.
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Democratic Party's strategy of relying on young voters 'now in ruins,' warns liberal columnist
Democrats are losing younger voters of color after decades of mobilizing them, a New York Magazine columnist warned, putting their party in 'peril.'
Dozens killed in blasts near Iran general’s tomb
At least 95 killed and 211 others injured in twin explosions near tomb of Qassem Soleimani, Iran health minister says.
Mortgage rates are plummeting. Should homebuyers jump into the market?
Homebuyers could realize thousands in gains but the approach carries risks, experts said.
Senior education official cites Biden's 'blind eye to the atrocities' in Gaza as reason for resignation
Tariq Habash's resignation is the latest sign of unease within the ranks of the Biden administration over the president’s handling of Israel.
www.nbcnews.comImam killed outside New Jersey mosque, and the shooter remains at large, authorities say
Officials say a New Jersey imam was shot multiple times and killed outside his mosque Wednesday, and authorities continue to search for the shooter.
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Speaker Johnson, GOP visit border to pressure Biden, Democrats on immigration deal
Speaker Johnson and House Republicans visited the southern border as pressure builds on lawmakers and Biden administration to reach a deal on immigration policy.
Johnson Visits Border, Turning Up Heat on Biden for an Immigration Deal
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is kicking off the new year by leading more than 60 House Republicans to the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday, in a bid to raise pressure on President Joe Biden and Democrats to agree to strict new immigration policies to choke off the flow of migrants streaming...
ESPN host defends Aaron Rodgers amid Jimmy Kimmel feud
ESPN host Pat McAfee has come to the defense of Aaron Rodgers following late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's threat of legal action.
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Outgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards touts accomplishments in farewell address
Gov. John Bel Edwards has used his farewell speech to recount his administration’s accomplishments over the last eight years, including the state’s Medicaid expansion, climbing out of a historic budget deficit, advancing criminal justice reform, increasing teacher salaries and implementing coastal r
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Judge allows lawsuit against Snap from relatives of dead children to move forward
Relatives of over 60 young people who died from fentanyl overdoses sued the company, saying it provided a defective product that facilitates the trade of illegal drugs.
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Kelly Clarkson explains why she needed a ‘fresh start’ in New York | CNN
Kelly Clarkson’s big move is working out well for her.
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Biden campaign staffers issue letter protesting Israel-Hamas war, call for cease-fire, end of aid to Israel
In an anonymous letter, 17 current Biden for President staff members called for the president to issue an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Felon used unregistered rifle in New Year's chase and shootout with Honolulu police, records show
Court records show the subject of an islandwide manhunt New Year’s Day in Hawaii was a felon barred from owning the high-powered rifle he used to open fire on Honolulu police in a shootout that left two officers wounded and the suspect dead.
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Israeli defence minister: Expect no change in south Gaza operations
Gallant says Israel’s attacks on the area, which have included bombing of refugee camps, will continue
Bomb threats cause evacuations at multiple US statehouses
Statehouses in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Connecticut and Michigan had to be evacuated.
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Trump, potential VP pick and former actress swarm Iowa ahead of caucuses
Trump will appear at more Iowa campaign events in the first two weeks of January than in the last 2 ½ months combined.
www.cbsnews.comOregon police confirm investigation into medication theft amid report hospital patients died
Oregon police and medical officials have confirmed that they are investigating the theft of medications prescribed to patients at a hospital in the southern part of the state.
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Texas Democrat urges GOP to collaborate as Mayorkas impeachment moves forward
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) is urging Republicans to work with Democrats to resolve the crisis at the border as a House committee moves impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas forward.
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Tariq Habash: Education Department official resigns over Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
A Department of Education political appointee resigned on Wednesday, citing in a letter the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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Flu season is intensifying and unvaccinated kids are being hospitalized, doctors caution
While older adults are most at risk, young children can also become seriously ill. Some pediatricians say their sickest patients didn't get the flu shot this year.
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Nikki Haley's book confession about changing husband's name resurfaces: 'He looks like a Michael'
Republican Presidential contender Nikki Haley's 'renaming' of her husband from Bill to Michael has resurfaced amid the Republican primary.
Missouri GOP says LGBTQ issues will take a back seat to child care, education policy in 2024
Republicans spent much of last session crafting new transgender-related laws, despite considerable pushback from Democrats and LGBTQ advocates.
www.nbcnews.comDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has reached across the partisan divide to urge a cohesive effort with Republican lawmakers to uplift Kentucky's economy, education and health care.
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READ: Trump’s appeal to Supreme Court in Colorado 14th Amendment case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump formally asked the US Supreme Court to reverse a Colorado state Supreme Court ruling disqualifying him from the state’s 2024 ballot under the Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban.”
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Israel Gaza war: Yemen's Houthis warned against new attacks on shipping in Red Sea
The US, UK and ten other states warn Yemen's rebels they will face consequences if attacks persist.
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Antonio Sabato Jr. tells Ian Ziering to leave California ASAP after biker gang attacked star
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. encouraged fellow actor Ian Ziering to leave California after the Beverly Hills 90210 star was assaulted by a gang of bikers on the street in Los Angeles.
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Maersk halts Red Sea shipping until further notice after Houthi militant attack
The decision by the Danish shipping giant extends a 48-hour pause implemented Sunday immediately after the attack.
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Far-right Israeli ministers' remarks on future of Gaza draw rebuke from State Department
The State Department rebuked comments from far-right Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir calling for migration of Palestinians out of Gaza.
Nevada judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Vegas courtroom scene captured on video
A Nevada judge was attacked in court by a defendant who sparked a brawl with court officials and attorneys as he was about to be sentenced to prison.
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Fetterman revives call for Menendez's expulsion from Senate following new allegations
In September, John Fetterman, D-Pa., became the first senator to call for the expulsion of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., following the initial bribery charges against him.
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Ex-Kentucky official Kim Davis, who denied same-sex marriage licenses, owes over $360,000 after new ruling | CNN
The former Kentucky county clerk who in 2015 declined to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples must pay $260,000 in fees and expenses to the couple’s attorneys in addition to the $100,000 in damages awarded by a jury last year, a federal judge ruled.
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Hezbollah leader threatens Israel, says there is no fear of war following death of top Hamas official
The head of Hezbollah threatened Israel, saying the Lebanese terrorist group is not afraid of war following a drone strike that killed a senior Hamas leader in Beirut.
New Mexico considers setback requirements for oil wells near schools and day care centers
A bill to ban oil and gas production within a mile (1.6 kilometers) of schools and day care centers across New Mexico is among the first published proposals as the state Legislature prepares for a 30-day session that could bring an overhaul to fundamental oil and gas regulations.
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Analysis: Trump’s appeals on ballot access raise existential constitutional arguments | CNN Politics
Ex-President Donald Trump is one of America’s most frivolous litigants, whose suits over business disputes and false claims of voter fraud often failed the laugh test.
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Jeffrey Epstein contact names released by court. Here are key takeaways from the unsealed documents.
A judge ruled in December that names of Jeffrey Epstein contacts, stemming from documents in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, should be unsealed.
www.cbsnews.com13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris — by breaking it
13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first player to officially beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris — by breaking it.
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Biden 'absolutely' has confidence in Mayorkas in face of border surge and impeachment
President Joe Biden remains confident that Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas can lead the Department of Homeland Security in the face of a historic migration crisis.
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San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge
Justice Department sues Texas over state's new border security law
The Biden administration threatened it would sue Texas over the new law.
www.cbsnews.com2 former aides to ex-Michigan House leader plead not guilty to financial crimes
Two people who had close ties to a powerful Republican lawmaker when he ran the Michigan House have pleaded not guilty to financial crimes, including embezzlement from nonprofit funds created for political purposes.
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Analysis: Why Trump’s GOP rivals don’t dare hit his greatest liability even as time runs out to take him down | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s closest and increasingly desperate primary rivals are cranking up the heat of their attacks, accusing him of lying about them, running scared of debates and even of being a bust as president.
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Chris Christie confronts 'View' host for 'insulting' suggestion his voters would 'waltz over to Nikki Haley'
GOP presidential candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said a "View" co-host's suggestion that his supporters would go to Nikki Haley if he dropped out was "insulting" because of her past defense of former President Donald Trump.
Major winter storm expected to hit East Coast, and it could bring the first heavy snow to cities in years
While most of the snow is expected to fall west of the I-95 corridor this weekend, cities such as New York and Philadelphia could still snap long-standing, record-setting snow droughts.
www.nbcnews.comMore hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
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A court has ruled Texas doctors don't need to perform emergency abortions. Here's what that means
This week, a federal appeals court ruled Texas doctors don't need to perform emergency abortions despite guidance from the Biden administration. Here's what that means.
WATCH: Biden admin shifts blame as national debt reaches historic high of $34 trillion
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre attempted to blame Republicans for the record high national debt despite President Biden having been in office for nearly three years.
US new vehicle sales rise 12% as buyers shake off high prices, interest rates, and auto strikes
American consumers bought 15.6 million new vehicles last year. The numbers indicate car buyers were undeterred by high prices, rising interest rates, autoworker strikes and a computer-chip shortage that slowed assembly lines.
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Bombings near Soleimani's grave likely a terrorist attack in ISIS mold, US official says
The United States's early evaluations are that the two explosions that occurred Wednesday in Iran were a terrorist attack resemblant to previous ISIS bombings.
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Family demands answers after Florida father fatally beaten in jail by cellmate allegedly for being gay
The family of an incarcerated man -- Janard Geffrard, 29 -- killed by his cellmate in a Broward jail is demanding answers from jail officials.
Amateur Missouri investigator, YouTube creator helps break decade-old missing person cold case
A decade-old cold case of a veteran who went missing without a trace in rural Missouri has a new start after an amateur sleuth and YouTube creator found the man's car.
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Biden official gets heated in clash with reporter who asks if US has escalated Gaza war with Red Sea presence
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby got heated with a reporter who suggested the U.S. has provoked Iran by responding to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump urged the justices to reverse the Dec. 19 ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court.
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Biden huddles with democracy scholars and historians ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden had an off-schedule lunch with unnamed scholars and historians Wednesday as the third anniversary of Jan. 6 comes into view.
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Arrest made in shooting deaths of pregnant Texas teen Savanah Soto and boyfriend Matthew Guerra
An arrest has been made in the shooting deaths of Savana Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, San Antonio police said.
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Blackburn demands Durbin subpoena unredacted Epstein flight logs as Senate Judiciary Committee's 'first act'
Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., called on Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Dick Durbin to subpoena the unredacted versions of Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is 'actively involved in talks' with several potential VP picks
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday his campaign is vetting people to be his running mate in 2024.
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