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Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal, repeating his critiques of the case against him as politically motivated and calling for his conviction to be overturned on appeal.“Those appellate courts have to step up and straighten things out or we’re not going to have a country anymore,” Trump said at a Phoenix town hall organized by Turning Point, a conservative youth organization that has seen its influence rise alongside Trump’s takeover of the GOP. ... Read the Full Story!
Biden says Putin is ‘not a decent man – he’s a dictator’ in blistering critique | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday issued a fierce critique of Russian President Vladimir Putin while defending his decision give Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using US weapons.
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Exclusive: Biden tells Muir he wouldn't pardon son Hunter, says Trump got 'fair trial'
ABC News anchor David Muir asked President Joe Biden on Thursday if he would accept the outcome of his son Hunter's trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.
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Trump: Critics saying I'd seek retribution are 'wrong,' but 'I would have every right' to go after opponents
Former President Trump tells "Hannity" why 2024 is the "most important election in the history of our country" and talks about his thoughts on NY v. Trump.
Trump believes he should run away with election but ‘Democrats vote out of habit’ - Washington Examiner
Trump expressed confusion as to why he wasn't set to win the presidential election in a landslide.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at international ceremony to standing ovation
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Biden warns about "price of unchecked tyranny" as he vows to continue to help Ukraine
The president warned that the "dark forces" that were present 80 years ago "never fade," tying the lessons of history to the continued threats posed today during a commemoration of D-Day.
www.cbsnews.comUS to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say
Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine in a new package.
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Austin tells CNN granting Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes on Russian territory will be ‘very, very helpful’ | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told CNN Thursday he believed the new policy allowing the Ukrainian military to carry out limited strikes inside Russia with US munitions will be “very, very helpful to the Ukrainians going forward.”
www.cnn.comFar-Right Vows to Tie Up the Senate to Avenge Trump Are So Far Mostly Empty
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott is so furious over the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump that the Florida Republican says he and his colleagues need to take it out on the Senate, by acting as disrupters and blocking all Biden administration nominees and legislation. “We can’t have...
4 big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial
Here are four big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary
Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed.
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Divisiveness between Biden, Trump voters over cultural issues widens, Pew study shows
Backers of President Biden and Donald Trump remain deeply divided over immigration, abortion laws, crime and gun rights, a new Pew study indicates.
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Clarence Thomas received far more in ‘gifts’ in last 20 years than other justices combined: Watchdog - Washington Examiner
Clarence Thomas reportedly received almost all of the nearly $5 million in gifts given to justices since 2004.
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Biden says he won't pardon son Hunter, vows to accept verdict in felony gun crime trial
In an interview with ABC News, President Biden said he will not pardon his son Hunter in the ongoing felony gun crime trial and will accept the verdict.
Democratic leader denounces potential Trump VP over Jim Crow comments
The House Minority Leader called out Rep. Byron Donalds for comments he made while trying to court Black voters in Philadelphia this week.
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US says Israel must be open over Gaza school strike
Israel says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.
www.bbc.comTrump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
A judge granted prosecutors’ request to make Bannon begin serving his prison term after a three-judge panel upheld his contempt of Congress conviction.
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Hunter Biden trial: Prosecutors plan to rest gun case on Friday - Washington Examiner
Federal prosecutors expect to rest their case against Hunter Biden on Friday after they call two final witnesses to the stand to testify in his trial.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAs Hunter Biden Stands Trial, a Republican Noise Machine Goes Silent
For nearly four years, Republicans have delved into the darkest corners of Hunter Biden’s life, seeking to tie his troubles to his father, President Joe Biden. But as the younger Biden stands trial in Delaware on gun charges, the case’s glaring political contradictions have rendered the GOP...
Footage released of Hallie Biden throwing Hunter Biden’s gun in grocery store trash can - Washington Examiner
Prosecutors in the trial of Hunter Biden released a video of Hallie Biden throwing his gun in a grocery store garbage can.
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Analysis: The GOP fires up its vengeance 2024 tour | CNN Politics
In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction, the “R” in the Republican brand might just as well stand for revenge.
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Inside Myanmar: The devastating cost of fighting the military junta
The BBC hears allegations of rape and torture by Myanmar's military in Chin State.
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Trump classified docs judge expands hearing to consider 'unlawful' appointment of special counsel Jack Smith
The judge presiding over former President Trump’s classified documents case has expanded a hearing for later this month to focus on whether the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unlawful and invalid.
Progressives Urge Biden to Push Harder on ‘Greedflation’
WASHINGTON — As high prices at grocery stores, gas pumps and pharmacies have soured many voters on his first term, President Joe Biden has developed a populist riposte: Blame big corporations for inflation, not me. But despite facing a tough reelection battle where economic issues will be...
Trump says he will announce running mate at GOP convention next month | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said in interviews aired Thursday that he would announce his running mate at the Republican National Convention next month.
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Hunter Biden trial highlights: Hallie Biden details tumultuous relationship and his addiction struggles
Updates and the latest news on Hunter Biden's criminal trial on gun charges, as testimony from the gun dealer resumes.
www.nbcnews.comAs Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage combat aircraft to be able to defend their country against Russian aggression.
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Biden campaign ramps up efforts to flip moderate Republicans in 2024
Moderate Republicans, specifically those who supported Nikki Haley's GOP presidential run, have been targeted by the Biden campaign since she dropped out of the primary race.
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Hunter Biden gun crime trial reveals more evidence of addiction as Beau's widow testifies
Hunter Biden returns to the Delaware federal courthouse for the fourth day in his federal gun crime trial Thursday. Proceedings will begin with the cross examination of Gordon Cleveland, the gun store employee who sold Biden the revolver in 2018. The prosecution says they have six additional...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 833
As the war enters its 833rd day, these are the main developments.
Putin threatens to provide weapons to attack the West
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the Russian leader had “concerned me for 40 years,” but emphasized that the U.S. and its allies were not allowing Ukraine to attack deep inside Russian territory using their weapons.
www.nbcnews.comSecret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
The head of the U.S. Secret Service says security plans for the Republican National Convention are still being determined as protesters blasted restrictions they claimed will violate free speech with just weeks until the event.
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Alex Jones agrees to liquidate his assets to pay Sandy Hook families, in move that would end his ownership of Infowars | CNN Business
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Thursday moved to liquidate his personal assets, agreeing to demands from the families of Sandy Hook victims whom he owes more than $1.5 billion in damages over his lies about the 2012 school massacre.
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Hunter Biden gun trial: 'Politics never came into play,' juror says after guilty verdict
Get updates on the federal gun trial of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
For U.S. schools in disrepair, federal infrastructure dollars can't come soon enough
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
www.cbsnews.comHunter Biden may be doomed to lose his trial. His best bet is appealing a 'vindictive prosecution.'
President Joe Biden promised not to interfere with his son's criminal case. Hunter's lawyers say that perversely allows prosecutors to politicize it.
Seven takeaways from Trump’s VP short list - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has narrowed down his vice presidential short list to seven candidates.
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Biden campaign's 2020 narrative about Hunter's laptop collapses after Biden DOJ enters into trial evidence
The federal government recently confirmed the validity of Hunter Biden's laptop which the Biden campaign was previously implicated in working to discredit.
Gaza war: Witnesses tell of 'unimaginable' shelter air strike
Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in the strike which Israel says targeted Hamas.
www.bbc.comFormer officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6 visited the Pa. House. Some GOP members jeered
Some Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives booed and walked out this week when two former police officers who helped protect the U.S.
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James Carville demands more 'slanted coverage' of Trump, slams New York Times
James Carville demanded more "slanted coverage" of Donald Trump on Thursday and called out New York Times executive editor for saying the paper would be objective.
‘Scene of devastation’: Gaza hospital inundated after deadly Israeli attack
Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah a ‘sinking ship’, overwhelmed with wounded and dead, after days of bloody attacks.
Will the UK and US cut interest rates like Europe?
The move marks the beginning of a new phase for the global fight against inflation.
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'Latinos for Trump' rebrands and is set to launch as 'Latino Americans for Trump'
Former President Donald Trump will launch the campaign’s Hispanic outreach in Las Vegas on Sunday. When asked why now, a spokesperson said Trump’s trial had put plans on hold.
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Trump thanks four D-Day veterans in Trump Force One call: ‘I’ll see you in January’ - Washington Examiner
Trump thanked four D-Day veterans in a FaceTime call on Trump Force One.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom
The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on dozens of Georgian officials and law enforcement authorities.
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‘That was gross’: Former New Jersey AG says Menendez tried to meddle in ally’s case | CNN Politics
Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal testified about past conversations with Sen. Bob Menendez, who is currently on trial on bribery and other charges.
www.cnn.comA New Hurdle for Asylum-Seekers: 4 Hours to Find a Lawyer
Migrants who want protection in the United States are now facing another hurdle, even after President Joe Biden announced a near-total ban on asylum. Starting Wednesday, migrants who cross into the United States illegally have four hours to find a lawyer if they want to argue that they should be...
South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says
ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades, invites other parties to join a unity government.
Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited
The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point, moving ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as central banks around the world lean toward lowering borrowing costs — a shift with far-reaching consequences for home buyers, savers and investors.
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'Terrible thing.' Donald Trump talks about brother's addiction when asked about Hunter Biden
Asked about Hunter Biden's trial on gun charges, Donald Trump talked about ravages of people such as his own brother suffering addiction.
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Trump VP-shortlister Tim Scott pledges $14 million in Black voter outreach
Sen. Tim Scott is one of several Black Republican lawmakers who are looking to shift minority voters away from Democrats.
www.cbsnews.comTim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections.
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Mike Johnson is likely safe through the election, one of his GOP detractors says
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., told NBC News he doesn't expect another motion to oust the speaker to come up before the election, but maintained that he should be replaced.
www.nbcnews.comJan. 6 rioter caught in a woman’s Bumble dating app sting sentenced to prison
WASHINGTON — A Donald Trump supporter who assaulted law enforcement officers with bear spray and a metal whip — and who was arrested thanks to a woman’s sting operation on the dating app Bumble — was sentenced to just over six years in prison on Wednesday.
Eleven Trump rally attendees sent to hospital due to Arizona heat
Millions of Americans are under heat warnings as temperatures surge, including in Phoenix, Arizona
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Nancy Mace first of McCarthy’s ousters to face primary challenge - Washington Examiner
While McCarthy has not explicitly endorsed Mace’s challenger, he has poured millions of dollars into Templeton’s campaign to boost her candidacy.
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NAACP asks Biden to halt weapons to Israel as he seeks to shore up Black voter support
The NAACP said the U.S. must use its influence with Israel to bring a permanent ceasefire to Gaza.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process
Getting the NBA’s next round of media rights deals completed is an extremely complex proposition, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, especially because nobody can say with any certainty what the viewing landscape will look like in the future
New Mexico voters oust incumbents from Legislature with positive implications for paid family leave
New Mexico voters have ousted several incumbents from the Democratic-led Legislature in the state’s primary election amid tensions over paid family leave initiatives and a reckoning with accusations of sexual harassment.
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Biden administration pushing Middle East allies to make threats to Hamas in push for a Gaza ceasefire deal | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has spent the last week pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of an urgent campaign to push the group towards accepting the latest Israeli ceasefire and hostage proposal that would pause the fighting in Gaza.
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Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi’s attacker
David DePape was convicted last month of assaulting a federal official’s family member and attempting to kidnap a federal official.
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Hillary Clinton commemorates D-Day with post suggesting Trump is comparable to Hitler
Hillary Clinton appeared to compare her 2016 presidential rival former President Trump to the Nazis in a D-Day post on X, provoking a response from the Trump campaign.
Texas sheriff says 7 suspects arrested, 11 migrants hospitalized after sting near San Antonio
Seven migrant smuggling suspects have been arrested and 11 migrants are hospitalized after a law enforcement sting near San Antonio.
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Sudan’s RSF kills at least 100 in attack on village, activists say
Activists accused the paramilitary of using heavy artillery against civilians. “The people of Wad Alnoura called on the army to rescue them, but they shamefully did not respond.”
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Four biggest takeaways from Trump’s interview with Hannity - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump tells the country he doesn't want to indict Joe Biden as he moves forward from a guilty verdict.
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United States cricket team scores major upset over Pakistan in T20 World Cup | CNN
The US cricket team orchestrated a shocking defeat of powerhouse Pakistan following a dramatic Super Over victory at the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup on Thursday in Dallas.
www.cnn.comBiden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy
President Joe Biden has marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day by pledging during a ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy that “we will not walk away” from Ukraine.
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'I am ashamed': Hallie Biden gives emotional testimony on finding Hunter Biden's gun, using drugs
Hallie Biden on Thursday testified about finding a gun Hunter Biden purchased that's now at the center of his felony trial in Delaware.
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George Clooney called White House to complain about Biden’s criticism of ICC and defend wife’s work: report
George Clooney reportedly called a top Biden aide to complain about the president’s critique of the ICC seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What is Hunter Biden on trial for? The gun charges against him, explained
The charges against Hunter Biden stem from paperwork he filled out when he bought a handgun nearly six years ago, when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine.
www.cbsnews.comVice President Kamala Harris met by protesters outside fundraiser in San Francisco
Harris talked about the loss of abortion rights and repeated President Biden's call for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza. She was greeted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan's coast as China concerns rise
Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels have conducted their first three-way drill off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims
Families of US hostages in Gaza plead with Americans: Don't forget your fellow citizens
The families of American hostages in Gaza say they are hopeful for a deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring their loved ones home.
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Illegal immigrant arrests at border in May defy odds - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration achieved a major feat as the number of illegal immigrants arrested in May dropped to the second-lowest in 40 months.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: School strike contradicts ‘all moral values’
Outrage after Israeli air raids on UN-run school sheltering civilians kills dozens of people, including 14 children.
Biden makes his play for anti-Trump Republicans he hopes can give him a second term | CNN Politics
Donald Trump hasn’t shown much interest in reaching out to Republicans who hate him.
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Woman says she battles trauma, depression 1 year after not receiving abortion care under Florida law
Deborah Dorbert's son Milo died shortly after his birth in a Florida hospital.
Biden's big ad advantage won't last forever: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the political upshot of the Hunter Biden trial.
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Biden White House urged Democrats to call back Wall Street Journal as it reported on president's mental acuity
The White House urged Democrats to call back the Wall Street Journal and correct "false" narratives as it reported concerns about the president's mental acuity.
Bannon ordered to prison July 1 to serve time for contempt of Congress conviction
Former Donald Trump's aide Steve Bannon was ordered to prison to serve time after his appeal on his contempt of Congress conviction failed.
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Records tumble across Southwest US as temperatures soar well into triple digits
Records tumbled across the United States Southwest as temperatures soared past 110 degrees in parts of Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
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Netherlands kicks off E.U. election as Geert Wilders eyes far-right win
Wilders is riding a wave of support in the Netherlands, where his promises of a crackdown on asylum migration already brought him a large win at the general election in November.
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Trump heads to Silicon Valley fundraiser on wave of support
Emboldened by billionaires like Elon Musk, some of tech's big names are turning to Donald Trump.
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Judge orders ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1
Judge Carl Nichols has ordered former Trump adviser Steve Bannon to surrender to prison by July 1, revoking his bail.
Possibility of ranked-choice voting in Colorado faces a hurdle with new law
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill that would impose another hurdle for the implementation of ranked-choice voting, which may be on the November ballot.
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Former President Donald Trump's felony conviction in his hush-money trial makes firearm possession a federal crime.
Billionaire Frank McCourt's TikTok bid wins key backer as he looks past app’s prized algorithm
As a business executive and philanthropist, McCourt spent years advocating for a new internet in which a user’s data is owed by the user.
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Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death could face new charges, state media says
Truong My Lan accused of illegally transferring $4.5bn in latest development in country’s biggest-ever fraud case.
UFO investigation launched in Japan after U.S. report designates region as "hotspot" for sightings
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said.
www.cbsnews.comStock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as Wall Street’s momentum cooled following its latest record-setting day.
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Vermont GOP rules bar it from promoting any candidate who is a 'convicted felon'
The party can vote to exempt a candidate, but it so far appears to be following the rule.
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Trump blasts Biden's border executive action in Arizona Washington Examiner -
Donald Trump is claiming he will reverse Biden's executive action on the southern border in his first day in office.
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State senator pleads not guilty in Arizona fake electors case | CNN Politics
Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges related to his alleged role in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results.
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George Clooney phoned White House over fears his wife, Amal Clooney, could face sanctions, report says
The Washington Post reported Clooney was concerned after President Biden attacked the International Criminal Court, which Amal Clooney had assisted.
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A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
A federal appeals court says eight books dealing with subjects including racism and transgender issues must be returned to library shelves in a rural Texas county that had removed them.
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Hear what Christianity Today editor thinks about some evangelical leaders backing Trump | CNN Politics
Christianity Today editor-in-chief Russell Moore discusses evangelical voters’ support of former President Donald Trump and their willingness to overlook his past behavior.
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D-Day's last living links recount brutal, and inspiring, memories on Normandy’s beaches
“We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of the years to come. We must remember it, must honor it and live it,” President Joe Biden said on the landings' 80th anniversary.
www.nbcnews.comA murderous romance or a frame job? Things to know about Boston's Karen Read murder trial
The trial of a woman accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowbank finished its sixth week Thursday.
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Campus protests haven't stopped as schools clear out for the summer
Pro-Palestinian students are training new recruits and participating in off-campus rallies, like one planned this weekend in Washington.
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Hillary Clinton's D-Day comments spark fierce backlash: 'Sick and disgusting'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was blasted on social media after she commemorated D-Day heroes with a post encouraging Americans to vote.
Florida's Supreme Court rejects state prosecutor's bid to be reinstated after suspension by DeSantis
Florida’s highest court has rejected an effort by a suspended state attorney to get reinstated after she was removed from office last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address joint meeting of Congress next month
A date has finally been set for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.
Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings kept 'blueprint' of crimes on computer, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island, New York, kept a document he used to “blueprint” his crimes.
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DNC to unveil new billboard calling Trump a "convicted felon"
It marks the first time the DNC is using the language "convicted felon" in paid advertising since former President Donald Trump was found guilty in his "hush money" trial.
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Russian court begins trial of U.S. soldier arrested on theft charges
Black’s arrest further complicates U.S. relations with Russia, which have grown increasingly tense as the fighting in Ukraine continues.
www.nbcnews.comKentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles
Kentucky's governor says electric vehicles have ignited enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from former President Donald Trump and other critics.
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Boeing's Starliner successfully docks at ISS after helium leaks, thruster issue
Boeing's Starliner successfully docked at the International Space Station after managing three helium leaks and a thruster issue,
Oregon man indicted on murder charges for deaths of 3 women pleads not guilty | CNN
An Oregon man charged in the deaths of three women pleaded not guilty to a six-count indictment during an arraignment hearing in Multnomah County District Court on Thursday.
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Biden and Zelenskyy to meet amid tensions over pace of U.S. military aid
Ukraine and its supporters say the prolonged deliberations and delays have cost lives and undermined Ukraine’s progress on the battlefield.
www.nbcnews.comGOP backers of 3 initiatives sue to keep their fiscal impact off the November ballot
The Republican backers of three initiatives that could change important state policies are suing to keep each measure’s fiscal impact from appearing on the November ballot.
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Americans right to be concerned as Biden plays 'chicken' with Russia, Gabbard warns
Fox News contributor Tulsi Gabbard criticized Biden for "playing chicken" with Russia" and the "consequences" his administration's policies will have on the election.
Biden mixes D-Day commemoration with warnings about democracy’s vulnerability
Biden never mentioned Donald Trump by name, but he argued against the Republican's "America First" ideology.
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New York City Audubon changes name over namesake’s slave-owning history - Washington Examiner
The New York City Audubon has changed its name due to John James Audubon's racist history.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned
A Navy veteran of World War II is being mourned after his death en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Israeli troops uncover Hamas tunnel entrance inside child's room in Rafah
Israeli forces uncovered a cache of weapons in Rafah as well as a Hamas tunnel connected to a child's bedroom on Thursday.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 6/6/2024
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as Wall Street’s momentum cooled following its latest record-setting day.
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Sen. Bob Menendez's wife is excused from court after cancer surgery
Nadine Menendez was scheduled to attend a pretrial hearing next Wednesday, but her lawyer said she’s experiencing intense and chronic pain.
www.nbcnews.comThe Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says
The Office of Inspector General says the Census Bureau didn’t adequately monitor contract orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars dealing with advertising to promote participation in the 2020 census.
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Taliban publicly flogs 63 people accused of crimes, including women
The U.N. office condemned corporal punishment and called for respect for international human rights obligations.
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Two survivors of domestic violence discuss their stories, the role of restraining orders
A pending SCOTUS case will decide whether or not people with restraining orders against them will be allowed to possess guns.
The ACLU is making plans to fight Trump's promises of immigrant raids and mass deportations
The American Civil Liberties Union has prepared a blueprint for using lawsuits, advice to state and local officials and lobbying in Congress to try and thwart the large-scale raids, huge detention camps and mass deportations that former President Donald Trump has promised should he win a second term
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US cricket team stuns Pakistan in huge upset at T20 World Cup - Washington Examiner
On Thursday, the US national cricket team beat Pakistan’s team at the T20 World Cup held in Dallas — the biggest upset in the history of the Cricket World Cup.
www.washingtonexaminer.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.48 to $75.55 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $1.46 to $79.87 per barrel.
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Police apologize for 'mock shooting' that left high school students terrified
High school students in Burlington, Vermont were left terrified Wednesday after police staged a "mock shooting," which the teens were not aware was fake.
Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
The 5-4 decision means the government will cover millions in overhead costs that two tribes faced when they took over running their health care programs.
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Takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden’s gun trial as brother’s widow testifies | CNN Politics
The prosecution’s most important witness against Hunter Biden, his sister-in-law-turned-girlfriend Hallie Biden, testified Thursday that she believed he was using drugs when she saw him in October 2018, the month he claimed on a federal background check that he was clean.
www.cnn.comWidow of Beau Biden tells jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial that she threw firearm in a trash can
The widow of Hunter Biden’s brother has told jurors in his federal gun trial about the moment she found the revolver in his truck.
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Biden lauds WWII veterans on D-Day 80th anniversary, vows NATO solidarity in face of new threat to democracy
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
www.cbsnews.comBiden spoke so low during a key White House meeting that some attendees struggled to understand his words, report says
Biden's age remain a major issue impacting his reelection bid, as Democrats continue to rally around him while many Republicans question his acuity.
In Hawaii, Maui council opposes US Space Force plan to build new telescopes on Haleakala volcano
Local officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui have voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes on the summit of Haleakala volcano.
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Guatemala lawyer who defended rural and Indigenous people killed in attack
A Guatemalan lawyer who worked closely with organizations representing farmworker and Indigenous groups has been killed in an apparent ambush
U.S. regulators to open antitrust probes into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
This follows the FTC’s January decision to conduct an extensive study on AI industry heavyweights, like Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI.
www.nbcnews.comIsraeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas
The Israeli military claimed, without immediately offering evidence, that Hamas and the Islamic Jihad used the school as a shelter to plan attacks.
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www.washingtonexaminer.comD-Day anniversary haunted by dwindling number of veterans and shadowed by Europe's new war
The dwindling number of World War II veterans joined a new generation of leaders to honor the dead.
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Hochul paying policy price for political decision to delay congestion charge - Washington Examiner
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority now faces a $15 billion gap in its budget to make critical repairs to the subway and bus systems of New York City.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance are neck and neck in the Dutch election for the European Parliament.
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Prince William gives update on Kate Middleton's health amid cancer treatment
Kate announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Panama community pushed from Caribbean island by rising sea levels moves into new houses
Hammocks have begun appearing this week in the doorways of 300 new houses built in what was previously a yucca field along Panama’s Caribbean coast.
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Trump supporters suffer heat exhaustion at former president’s Arizona event - Washington Examiner
At least 11 people were reportedly seen suffering from heat exhaustion in the 102-degree weather, Phoenix fire officials said.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat's at stake in the European Parliament election that concludes Sunday?
Around 400 million European Union citizens will go to the polls to elect members of the European Parliament, or MEPs, in one of the biggest global democratic events.
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