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Trump tells Arizona Legislature to act after GOP blocks bills to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Former President Trump on Friday urged Arizona lawmakers to act “as fast as possible” to adjust the state’s abortion policy after a state Supreme Court ruling upheld an 1864 law and made performing the procedure a felony. The comments marked the latest fallout of the decision, which has left Republicans scrambling to respond as Democrats relentlessly hammer Trump on the issue of abortionHouse passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool without including broad restrictions on how the FBI uses this crucial program to search for Americans’ data.
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Biden's message to Iran about retaliatory strike on Israel: 'Don't'
At the same time, he said he expects an Iranian attack "sooner than later."
Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
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Israel-Gaza updates:
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Biden tells racial justice meeting, 'We've kept our promises,' as he looks to energize Black voters
President Joe Biden has virtually addressed the Rev. Al Sharpton’s racial justice conference, telling a sympathetic crowd “we’ve kept our promises” as he ramps up efforts to energize Black voters who will be vital to his reelection bid this fall.
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Harris goes on the offensive over abortion rights in Arizona: ‘Trump did this’ | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday placed the blame squarely on Donald Trump as she went on the offensive over abortion rights in Arizona and across the country.
www.cnn.comJudge declines to delay Trump’s NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case has turned down the former president's request to postpone his trial because of publicity about the case.
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Trump says he would 'absolutely' testify in his New York criminal trial
Jury selection in the former president's hush money case begins Monday.
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Speaker Mike Johnson said noncitizen voting is a 'threat.' The facts say otherwise
Studies consistently find virtually no examples of noncitizens voting in federal elections, and no evidence of elections being stolen.
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Trump holds Mar-a-Lago joint appearance with Johnson amid speakership threat
As Speaker Mike Johnson faces a threat of ouster from the House’s top job, former President Donald Trump held a joint appearance with the speaker.
Nauta told FBI he was unaware of classified material in Trump’s boxes - Washington Examiner
Walt Nauta told the FBI that he did not have any knowledge that boxes he helped moved at Mar-a-Lago contained classified material, according to a transcript.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry.
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Mike Pence lands new gig after failed 2024 presidential bid
Mike Pence, who served as vice president under former President Donald Trump and run for the presidency in 2024, has announced a new gig.
Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to 'remedy' state abortion ruling that he says 'went too far'
Donald Trump is declaring anew that the Arizona Supreme Court “went too far” with a ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene held Trump stock. Now that it's tanking, she won't say what happened to it.
Greene is one of two Republicans who disclosed buying stock in the company that took Trump's Truth Social public. Its share price is down at least 45% month to date.
www.nbcnews.comTrump will be first ex-president on criminal trial. Here's what to know about the hush money case
Donald Trump will make history as the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges when his hush money case opens with jury selection.
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How Speaker Johnson helped Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election | CNN Politics
Years before becoming House speaker, Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana played a leading role aiding Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Biden campaign: We don't want the votes of 'Death to America' protesters in Michigan
The Biden campaign has condemned anti-American chants made at a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, and said it does not want the votes of the anti-Israel agitators.
Nebraska lawmakers pass a bill to restore voting rights to newly released felons
Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill to restore the voting rights of those convicted of felonies upon the completion of their sentences, including prison and parole time.
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German parliament votes to make it easier for transgender people to change their name and gender
The “self-determination law,” which is set to take effect on Nov. 1, is one of several social reforms pledged by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s liberal-leaning coalition government.
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Trump's hush money trial begins Monday. Here's what to expect.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in New York next week, and the trial could last as long as eight weeks.
www.nbcnews.comHow a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
Donald Trump's visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant location in Atlanta near the campuses of prominent historically black colleges and universities electrified conservative media at a moment when Republicans hope to make inroads with Democrats' most committed voting bloc.
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What is FISA? Surveillance law and key spy program in spotlight
What to know about FISA amid debate on Capitol Hill on reauthorizing and reforming the surveillance law.
Pence’s second act: Former VP will teach about Christianity in public institutions at Pennsylvania college - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence has found his first job since dropping from the Republican presidential primaries, and will teach at a college in Pennsylvania.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people
Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for the LGBTQ community.
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Biden had similar legal aid arrangement he slammed Trump over
The DNC paid legal fees for President Biden during the special counsel investigation into his possession of classified documents, while his campaign slammed former President Trump for using donor funds to similarly pay his legal bills.
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the firm’s sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from the Biden administration on economic and national security grounds.
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House passes FISA reauthorization bill after previous GOP setback
The House on Friday voted to reauthorize a key U.S. spy program considered crucial to national security.
The US and UK restrict the trade of Russian-origin metals
The U.S. and U.K. will begin restricting the trade of new Russian-origin metals — including aluminum, copper and nickel — on global metal exchanges and in derivatives trading.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: One dead as settlers rampage in West Bank
Man shot to death in the occupied West Bank town of al-Mughayyir during one of 700 settler attacks on Palestinians.
Trump defends Mike Johnson at Mar-a-Lago amid threats to House speakership - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) received public words of support from former President Donald Trump as he faces the threat of losing his speakership. Johnson visited Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, marking the first time the two men held a public event...
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House votes to renew FISA spying tool after earlier Republican revolt
Prior to passage, the House failed to adopt a bipartisan amendment to curtail warrantless surveillance inside the U.S. Section 702 of the law expires on April 19 unless it's renewed.
www.nbcnews.comOil and gas companies must pay more to drill on federal lands under new Biden administration rule
Oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on federal lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old or abandoned wells under a final rule from the Biden administration.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors | CNN Politics
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, setting up a showdown with Republican state lawmakers.
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Russian soldiers who quit Putin's war get no hero’s welcome abroad as asylum claims surge
Asylum claims from Russians have surged in the U.S., France and Germany since the invasion two years ago, but few are getting in.
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Trump raises millions in ritzy Atlanta neighborhood that wants to secede over violent crime
Former President Donald Trump attended a fundraiser in an Atlanta, Georgia, district that tried to secede from city over spiraling crime and lack of police support.
Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden's legal bills for special counsel probe
Democratic donors covered more than $1 million in legal fees racked up by attorneys representing President Joe Biden in a yearlong special counsel probe into his handling of classified documents.
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Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s co-defendants’ attempts to get some charges dismissed in classified documents case | CNN Politics
A federal judge appeared dubious of efforts by former President Donald Trump’s two co-defendants in the classified documents case to get the charges against them thrown out and to get more information from prosecutors about the charges.
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U.S. meets Venezuelan officials to express concerns over electoral process
The Biden administration has vowed to reinstate oil sanctions that it suspended in October unless President Nicolás Maduro makes progress on meeting his promises for the July 28 presidential election.
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Several countries issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions
Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on Iranian consulate in Syria.
Jury convicts former DEA agent of obstruction but fails to reach verdict on Buffalo bribery charges
A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents.
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Fact checking Trump's claims about 'election integrity'
Former President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson are set to have a joint appearance where they are expected to talk about "election integrity."
Ghana ruling party presidential candidate says he opposes same-sex relations
Ghana's parliament unanimously passed a bill in February that would intensify the suppression of LGBTQ rights and punish those promoting queer identities.
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Trump loses another delay attempt for hush money trial, this time over pre-trial publicity
A New York judge rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to delay his criminal hush money trial based on pre-trial publicity around the case.
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North Carolina on Team Biden’s mind: Does the president have a realistic chance at nabbing the usually red state from Trump? - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign efforts at expanding the 2024 election playing field begin with the rolling hills of North Carolina.
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Court says judge had no authority to halt Medicare Advantage plan for Delaware government retirees
Delaware’s Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that halted the implementation of a controversial plan to move state government retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan.
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US expects Iran to carry out direct attack on Israel, sources say, as Biden warns ‘don’t’ | CNN Politics
The US expects that Iran will carry out strikes against multiple targets inside Israel in the coming days and is prepared to help intercept any weapons launched at its ally, sources tell CNN, as the Biden administration is on high alert for what could be the eruption of a significantly volatile...
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‘At war until you die’: Ukraine scraps service limit, angering tired troops
Facing manpower shortages, officials scrapped a measure to pull servicemen from the front lines after extended periods.
Colorado groups say they've collected enough signatures to place an abortion rights measure on the ballot
The proposed constitutional amendment is now all but certain to appear before voters in this fall's election.
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Drug shortages hit record high, pharmacists warn
Drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a record-high with more than 300 medications currently in short supply, pharmacists are warning.
Trump's co-defendants in classified documents case ask judge to dismiss charges against them
Lawyers for two co-defendants of former President Donald Trump in the Florida classified documents case have asked a judge to dismiss charges against them.
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Border arrests dropping sharply, House lawmaker says - Washington Examiner
The number of migrants arrested at the southern border has plummeted to the lowest levels seen in President Joe Biden’s term.
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Trump post on nominating judge in docs case for Supreme Court is fabricated | Fact check
No such post appears on Trump's Truth Social account, though he has defended the judge assigned to his classified documents case.
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Critics warn schools are skirting Texas DEI ban after university shuffles DEI officials to other departments
Conservatives in Texas are warning universities may be trying to skirt a new law banning DEI at public universities by reshuffling DEI officials to other departments.
A Palestinian is killed as Israeli settlers rampage in his village and troops fire on stone-throwers
Palestinian health officials and an Israeli rights group say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village in the West Bank, opening fire and setting homes on fire.
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Kamala Harris ties Trump to Arizona's strict new abortion ban during campaign visit
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled Friday to Tucson, Arizona, after the state's highest court upheld an 1864 abortion ban.
Does Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's anti-protest bill violate the First Amendment?
The Last Frontier legislature considers bill that would make street protests without a permit illegal
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Biden administration raises cost for oil and gas drilling on public lands for first time in decades - Washington Examiner
Interior officials said the final rule is the first update to the U.S. oil and gas leasing program in decades.
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More young people choosing permanent sterilization after abortion restrictions, new research shows
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there's been an ongoing increase in adults ages 18 to 30 who undergo tubal ligation or vasectomy, new research shows.
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Germany cancels pro-Palestine event, bars entry to Gaza war witness
Police halt Palestine Congress, saying one of the speakers was subject to a ban on political activity in Germany.
US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsens
Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economy has ticked down but remains near a recent high, with Americans’ outlook largely unchanged this year.
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'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid rebellion from right
Trump and Johnson met in Palm Beach Friday as the House speaker faces pressure from the right. Trump said, "I stand with the speaker."
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New data reveals voters are shifting to this major political party ahead of heated 2024 rematch
A Pew Research Center analysis found that the gap between political party affiliation among Americans is narrowing ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line
The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones as early as 2027.
www.bbc.comTrump boasts ‘We broke Roe v Wade’ as abortion dogs GOP election hopes
Republican presumptive nominee struggles to articulate position on divisive issue after meeting with House speaker
Biden heads to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to talk about taxes
President Joe Biden is headed to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to talk about who he believes should be paying more in taxes and who should be paying less.
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House passes FISA renewal without added warrant mandate for US data
A bill to renew a key federal government surveillance tool passed the House of Representatives on Friday.
Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the conditions are appropriate”.
Democrats trying to keep Trump off ballot shocked GOP would return fire - Washington Examiner
Democrats are somehow routinely shocked when their partisan power grabs are met with GOP retaliation.
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Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people
Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for the LGBTQ community
'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announced in an interview with "Good Morning America" that they are divorcing.
Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations Friday in an update on the progress of its SAVE Plan.
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Katie Hobbs accuses GOP of ‘political opportunism’ amid abortion law - Washington Examiner
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) claimed the newest abortion ban in Arizona was exactly what Republican leaders wanted in their efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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House passes modified surveillance bill after it failed earlier this week | CNN Politics
The House on Friday passed a modified surveillance bill, just two days after an earlier version failed to advance in a public rebuke to GOP leadership.
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Supporter who hugged Trump at Atlanta Chick-fil-A says media isn't honest about Black community's support
One Trump supporter who met him at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A slammed the media, accusing mainstream outlets of "warping" the perception of Black voters' support of the 45th president.
Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin says that a draft agreement between Russia and Ukraine negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year.
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US restricts staff in Israel from traveling outside cities as Iran attack threat persists
The U.S. State Department is restricting movements of staff and their families inside Israel as concerns remain high of an imminent attack from Iran.
With ‘Latine,’ the Left begs Hispanics to move right - Washington Examiner
The left is phasing out Latinx and introducing Latine, it will only help erode support for the Democratic party among Hispanics.
www.washingtonexaminer.comExplainer-What does the gag order mean in Trump's hush money trial?
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star will on Tuesday consider prosecutors' request to fine the former U.S. president for violating a gag order barring him from talking publicly about certain people involved...
Ocasio-Cortez Never Steered Money to a Key Arm of Her Party. Until Now.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made her first-ever contribution to the campaign arm of House Democrats — a $260,000 donation that is a milestone in the New York Democrat’s long and complicated relationship with her own party’s political establishment. In an interview, Ocasio-Cortez said her...
'Traumatizing': Family calls for justice after teen holding toy gun shot by Akron police officer
The family of a 15-year-old who was shot by an Akron, Ohio, police officer while holding a gun that was determined to be a toy is calling for the officer to be fired.
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea, as U.S.
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Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel
Tehran says UN Security Council should have condemned Israel’s deadly air raid on Iranian consulate in Damascus.
'Huge amount' of Gaza surgery on children, says UK doctor
Doctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished.
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Dow tumbles 475 points, S&P 500 suffers worst day since January as inflation woes erupt
Rising oil prices coupled with fresh U.S. imports data added fuel to inflation concerns that have put pressure on the market.
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Democrats weigh different paths to getting Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio | CNN Politics
Democrats are exploring their options to get President Joe Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio after top Republican elections officials warned that he would miss the deadline to be certified as the Democratic nominee in both states.
www.cnn.comWhat is Fisa, and what does it mean for no-warrant spying?
After a week of debate, Congress on Friday reauthorized section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Polish lawmakers have voted to continue work on proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion, a highly divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country.
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How to get a last-minute tax filing extension
An extension affords filers more time but comes with limitations.
20 million people lost their Medicaid coverage in the last year. Here’s what happened to them | CNN Politics
Justin Gibbs had finally gotten his high blood pressure under control with a combination of three medications. But after he had his Medicaid coverage terminated in December amid a nationwide eligibility review, he had to go without one medication for a week and a second for several days...
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Israel withdrew most soldiers from Gaza, but not 'complete withdrawal' | Fact check
An IDF spokesperson said its 162th Division remains in Gaza. Several media outlets reported thousands of troops remain in the enclave.
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Real estate tycoon's death sentence is a turning point in Vietnam's anti-corruption campaign
Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for orchestrating the country’s largest ever financial fraud case.
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Ruby Franke's husband sues her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt over child abuse
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke's husband, Kevin Franke, filed a lawsuit against former business partner Jodi Hildebrandt over the abuse of two of the couple's children.
Foreign adversaries could exploit Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Intelligence report
The collapse rerouted $80 million in maritime cargo and trucking and disruptions at other ports "could have an outsized impact on the flow of goods," the report said.
Four ways Democrats can fight GOP officials warning Biden might not make it on the ballot in November - Washington Examiner
Democratic Party leadership in Ohio and Alabama are seeking options to ensure Joe Biden appears on the ballot in November.
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Hear from Arizonans on both sides of the abortion debate
People in the state are divided after its Supreme Court reinstalled a near-total abortion ban from 1864.
www.bbc.comThe Latest | Israel says it opened new aid crossing into hard-hit northern Gaza
Tensions have soared in the West Bank, where over 460 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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China is giving Russia significant support to expand weapons manufacturing as Ukraine war continues, US officials say | CNN Politics
China is helping Russia ramp up its defense industrial base at such a large scale that Moscow is now undertaking its most ambitious expansion in military manufacturing since the Soviet era as it continues its war against Ukraine, according to senior Biden administration officials.
www.cnn.comUS restricts staff in Israel from traveling outside cities as Iran attack threat persists
The U.S. State Department is restricting movements of staff and their families inside Israel as concerns remain high of an imminent attack from Iran.
German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
The “self-determination law,” one of several social reforms that Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s liberal-leaning coalition government pledged, would take effect on Nov. 1.
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White House sees consumer sentiment on the rise, girding hopes for November amid persistent economic pessimism | CNN Politics
White House advisers are looking to one economic indicator to give them quiet confidence that the economy is heading in the right direction amid persistent inflation, high interest rates and lackluster wage gains.
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Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist
What should we make of Israel’s obscene social media stunts in Gaza?
Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner rather than later' as US moves troops
President Joe Biden issued a one-word caution to Tehran as Israel prepared for a possible barrage: 'Don't.'
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At least 13 people are killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya
The United Nations say heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people.
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Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in European polls
Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.
1 dead, several injured after 18-wheeler crashed into Texas Department of Public Safety office, driver arrested | CNN
A man drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety building Friday, killing one person and injuring 13 others, according to local officials.
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What would really happen if a civil war broke out? New dystopian movie depicts conflict in near-future USA
The new A24 "Civil War" film starring Kristen Dunst has sparked reactions from social media and experts who offered tips to navigate a hypothetical conflict.
The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it means
OJ Simpson’s death came almost exactly three decades after the murders that changed his reputation.
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Trump had 4 years to remake Obamacare. Here’s what he did | CNN Politics
Instead of terminating the Affordable Care Act, former President Donald Trump is now promising to make it “much better, stronger and far less expensive” if he wins the presidential election in November.
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Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise
A Texas mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her two young children home for days to go on a cruise, court records show.
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87
Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died.
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Trump and Mike Johnson zero in on noncitizen voting. It’s already illegal and very rare.
The House speaker said Republicans would introduce a bill to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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Iran 'escalation is not in anyone's interest,' State Department says
Following recent threats from Iran against Israel, the State Department has spoken to foreign leaders to "urge Iran not to escalate."
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A Gaza teen spent last Eid surrounded by her family. Now, she's collecting their bones.
“Last Eid, six of my uncles came and visited me. It was pure happiness,” Seraj al-Najjar, 19., said.
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Harris casts blame for Arizona abortion ban: ‘Trump did this’ - Washington Examiner
The vice president has become the Biden administration's top spokesperson on the issue.
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Wall Street falls sharply to close out its worst week since October
U.S. stocks fell sharply following a mixed start to earnings reporting season. The S&P 500 sank 1.5% Friday.
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New York ratchets up security for Trump’s trial now that he’s the presumptive GOP nominee | CNN Politics
When former President Donald Trump appears in a New York courtroom Monday to face an unprecedented legal battle in his hush money case, law enforcement will deploy a sophisticated and multi-layered security plan greater than that of his previous high-profile cases in Manhattan, law enforcement...
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Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations
Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.
NPR editor's bombshell essay causing 'turmoil' at liberal outlet: Report
The New York Times reported that NPR is facing "turmoil" among staff following the bombshell essay penned this week by veteran senior business editor Uri Berliner.
Will Hogan be a hero in Maryland Senate race? - Washington Examiner
Republican Larry Hogan left office as one of the most popular governors in the history of overwhelmingly Democratic Maryland. Now can he win for U.S. Senate?
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer US ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for serving as secret agent for Cuba
A former career U.S. diplomat has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting he worked for decades as a secret agent for communist Cuba.
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How 2 teenagers plotted their best friend's murder
"20/20" explores the 2012 murder of Skylar Neese and the subsequent investigation that uncovered a dark plot concocted by her two friends.
Cornel West and running mate Melina Abdullah refuse to condemn Hamas’ actions in first joint TV interview | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, defended their pro-Palestinian views Thursday night in their first joint television interview since Abdullah joined West’s campaign this week.
www.cnn.comRussia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile
The Russian military says it has conducted a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
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McCarthy blames ouster on lawmaker who wanted to stop ethics complaint that he 'slept with a 17-year-old'
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said he was ousted from his role because of a congressman angry about an ethics complaint alleging he "slept with a 17-year-old."
Robert MacNeil, legendary PBS News anchor, dies at age 93 | CNN Business
Longtime broadcast journalist Robert MacNeil, who covered some of the biggest headlines of the 20th century and co-anchored PBS nightly news for two decades, died on Friday, PBS announced. He was 93.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/12/2024
U.S. stocks fell sharply following a mixed start to earnings reporting season. The S&P 500 sank 1.5% Friday.
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Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at 83
Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at 83.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 64 cents to $85.66 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 71 cents to $90.45 per barrel.
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