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Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
WASHINGTON (AP) — As former President Donald Trump and a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders argued in strong terms on Sunday that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing.
Trump draws backlash after saying he'd let Russia attack NATO countries he deems 'delinquent'
The former president's remarks at a rally in South Carolina drew criticism from the head of the trans-Atlantic alliance, who said they could put the lives of American and European soldiers at risk.
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Senate clears hurdle to passing aid package for Ukraine, Israel as more GOP lawmakers sign on
Senate lawmakers on Sunday voted to push forward an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies, clearing a key hurdle as 18 GOP lawmakers have signaled their support.
NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risk by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’
NATO's leader is warning that Donald Trump is putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk.
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McConnell’s GOP critics grow louder as party descends into feud over Ukraine and immigration | CNN Politics
Mitch McConnell had long prided himself in maintaining GOP unity during his 17-year tenure as Senate GOP leader.
www.cnn.comPlaybook: ‘Wild’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump upstages ‘elderly’ Biden
And Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) will not seek reelection.
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Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get immunity: 'No one is above the law'
Trump isn't "above the law" and shouldn't be granted presidential immunity, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on Sunday
‘Unbelievable hypocrisy’: Democrats hope to turn the tide on border security
Republicans have gone all in on the migrant crisis, but the failure to move a bipartisan bill gives Democrats hopes of blunting the attacks.
www.politico.comWill Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There's no commitment yet
Former President Donald Trump is challenging Joe Biden to debate. But he is also receiving calls to debate from his remaining primary opponent.
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Biden allies go on defense blitz following Hur report: 'Bucket of BS'
President Biden allies such as Mitch Landrieu and Robert Bauer joined Sunday morning shows to defend Biden following the release of the Hur report.
Donald Trump threatens NATO, says he would 'encourage' Russia to 'do whatever the hell they want'
Donald Trump again stirred fears about the future of NATO by suggesting he might not aid allies if they are attacked
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GOP senators defy Trump by advancing foreign aid bill
The vote was a decisive 67-27.
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Senate clears another procedural hurdle on foreign aid package in rare Sunday vote
The package has been stalled for months after Republicans tied the foreign aid to enhanced border security measures.
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Biden allies say president is ‘sharp,’ special counsel criticism is ‘B.S.’
Senior adviser to the president Mitch Landrieu said on NBC News' “Meet the Press” that recent criticisms of President Joe Biden are “just a bucket of B.S.”
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Senate breaks filibuster, clearing key hurdle in advancing $95 billion foreign aid package
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle, with more than 60 Senators on both sides of the aisle voting to advance a $95.34 billion aid package during a rare Sunday session.
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Congress barrels toward government shutdown deadlines with little progress so far
The House and Senate have just two confirmed days left in session together before the first of two government spending deadlines March 1.
Trump talks classified documents probes at NRA event
Donald Trump took swings at President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents in the wake of a special counsel's report that found that Biden willfully held onto and shared with a ghostwriter highly-classified information.
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Nikki Haley says president can't be someone who "mocks our men and women who are trying to protect America"
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley rebuked Donald Trump for comments he made about her husband, who is deployed.
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Trump says he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to any NATO country that doesn’t pay enough | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country that doesn’t meet spending guidelines on defense in a stunning admission he would not abide by the collective-defense clause at the heart of the alliance if...
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Trump to Taylor Swift: Don't be ungrateful
Endorsing Joe Biden would "be disloyal to the man who made her so much money," Trump posted.
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Megyn Kelly and Gaetz blast 'black national anthem' at Super Bowl: 'Does not belong'
Megyn Kelly and Rep. Matt Gaetz criticized the NFL for its inclusion of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Biden demands 'credible' civilian protection as Israel presses toward Rafah: Live updates
The leaders also spoke about the negotiations to free the hostages and the need for increased humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
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Trump indicates he "would encourage" Russian aggression against NATO allies who don't meet spending targets
Trump's comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid money to Ukraine.
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Rubio dismisses concerns about Trump’s NATO remarks as backlash mounts | CNN Politics
Sen. Marco Rubio defended former President Donald Trump’s controversial campaign trail comment that he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to a NATO member country that didn’t meet defense spending guidelines.
www.cnn.comRepublicans work to recruit female, minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
House Republicans may be critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in November.
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Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say ‘yes’
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans.
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Haley calls for ‘diminished’ Biden, Trump to take mental acuity tests
Nikki Haley suggested that Biden and Trump have mentally "diminished" due to their ages and called on them to show that they're "at the top of their game."
Poll: Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term
The president's allies continued to push back against that notion.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in critical care unit for monitoring, doctor says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Sunday "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," a Pentagon spokesman said in a statement.
Comer wants to know whether Biden's brother and son were interviewed in Hur report
Rep. James Comer's (R-KY) statement comes as the House is conducting its own investigations into the Biden family.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden's legal team went to Justice Dept. over what they viewed as unnecessary digs at his memory
President Joe Biden’s personal attorney said Sunday that they went to both the special counsel and the attorney general to register concerns over what they viewed to be pejorative and unnecessary digs at the president’s memory.
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Chris Christie calls Taylor Swift conspiracies 'outrageous': 'The kind of thing Donald Trump brings about'
"We should be celebrating her, not having all these crazy conspiracy theories. But this is the kind of thing that Donald Trump brings about."
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'Timing is everything': Here are Trump's options for appealing his immunity ruling
As former President Trump faces a Monday court deadline in his fight for presidential immunity in his Jan. 6 case, here are his options for furthering his appeal.
Iraq says US troop drawdown talks will go on 'as long as nothing disturbs the peace of the talks'
Iraq and the U.S.-led military coalition have resumed meetings on how to draw down troops who have been deployed there for years combating the Islamic State.
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Legal experts question if Biden is 'using all of the resources at his disposal' in light of failed border bill
Legal experts weigh in on whether the Biden administration is "flouting" U.S. immigration law in light of the failed Senate border bill.
As storm threatens voter turnout, Suozzi blasts Pilip as ‘George Santos 2.0’ on last day of early voting
The candidates leaned on familiar campaign strategies in the final days of the contest for New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
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Netanyahu defends Gaza bombardment after Biden criticizes 'over the top' offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his military's bombardment of Gaza after President Joe Biden criticized it as excessive
Analysis: For Senate Democrats, 2024 is the year of living dangerously | CNN Politics
In this fall’s Senate elections, Democrats will be defending more seats in precarious political terrain than in any other election during the decade of the 2020s.
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Rubio defends Trump campaign 'increasing nastiness' just like 'every campaign'
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) defended Donald Trump's campaign strategies and promises after endorsing him as the 2024 Republican nominee.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAllies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump return
With a divided electorate and gridlock in Congress, the next American president could easily become consumed by manifold challenges at home.
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Russia launches barrage of 45 drones over Ukraine as Kyiv changes more military leaders
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have launched 45 drones over Ukraine in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage
Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict
President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages in Gaza and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah.
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It's a hot mess in DC: Biden's mental acuity, Trump's courtroom drama, Congress' stalemate
While crisis is no stranger to Washington, the breadth of dysfunction in the space of a week may mark a new high. Or low.
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Biden defends Nikki Haley’s husband, bashes Trump
“This guy wouldn’t know service to his country if it slapped him in the face," Biden posted about Trump on X.
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New York Democrats are worried about Tuesday’s special election. They have good reason to be | CNN Politics
How bad were the 2022 midterm elections for Democrats in New York? One way to explain it: Republican George Santos’ victory in the state’s 3rd Congressional District might have been the highlight of their year.
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Israel rescues 2 hostages; IDF launches airstrikes on Rafah despite global concern
Netanyahu pledges safe passage for Rafah civilians ahead of Israel ground invasion; Israel says it discovered tunnels under U.N. agency's Gaza headquarters; CIA chief heading to Egypt for hostage, cease-fire talks
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Biden, Netanyahu speak after president criticizes Israel's campaign in Gaza
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday had a "back-and-forth" about a potential operation in the Gaza city of Rafah, an official said
Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has now transferred authorities to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and remains in the hospital.
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Robert Kraft-founded organization runs Super Bowl ad targeting antisemitism - Washington Examiner
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, an organization founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, ran an advertisement during the Super Bowl on Sunday to spread awareness of a rise in anti-Jewish sentiments, which have increased since Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. The ad, titled...
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Israeli offensive on Rafah would ‘blow up’ captive talks: Hamas
Hamas comments come as the UN and several nations express concern over planned Israeli offensive on Rafah.
Super PAC supporting RFK Jr. airs $7 million ad during Super Bowl
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
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Fellow 80-year-olds weigh in on President Biden's age, abilities ahead of election: 'You don't bounce back'
Several 80-year olds weighed in on questions surrounding President Biden's ability to serve another term in the White House following the release of the Special Counsel report.
Trump meets with GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson
The former president had dinner with the casino executive on Thursday.
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Senate moves one step closer to passing package with aid to Ukraine and Israel despite Trump’s opposition | CNN Politics
The Senate on Sunday moved one step closer to passing a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel with a key vote to advance the package.
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Defense Secretary Austin transferred to critical care unit after hospitalization for apparent bladder issue
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was transferred to the critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday night after being hospitalized for a bladder issue.
Feel the need for speed? Late president's 75-mph speedboat is up for auction
When former President George H.W. Bush felt the need for speed in the waters off Maine, he just hopped aboard his 38-foot speedboat.
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Analysis: The 2024 campaign gets grimmer, with Trump’s extremism on full display alongside concerns over Biden’s age | CNN Politics
The events of recent days have shown just how grim the likely choice between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump may appear to many voters.
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Biden aide acknowledges missteps on Gaza and regrets failure to express concern over loss of Palestinian life
In a closed-door meeting, a top Biden aide told Arab Americans in Michigan that "I do not have any confidence" in the current Israeli government taking steps toward a Palestinian state.
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Rubio declines to criticize Trump over comments on Haley's husband
"It's just part of these campaign cycles," he said.
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Finland center-right candidate Alexander Stubb declares presidential victory with nearly 52% of vote
Alexander Stubb was elected as Finland's 13th president on Sunday, ousting liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto, in a close race.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 719
As the war enters its 719th day, these are the main developments.
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
Biden isn’t expected to personally join the platform, aides said, nor the others in his administration.
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'This Week' Transcript 2-11-24: PM Netanyahu, Sen. Coons & Gov. Kemp
<p><br />Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Chris Coons & Gov. Brian Kemp were on "This Week" Sunday, February 11. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.</p>
‘Unjustified’: Calls to prevent Rafah offensive grow after night of bombing
Countries and international groups warn against large-scale Israeli attack on city crowded with displaced Palestinians.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration
The president’s national security spokesman John Kirby is getting an expanded role at the White House.
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President Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer says Hur report was "shoddy work product"
Bob Bauer, personal counsel to President Biden, said Sunday that a recent report about the president's handling of classified documents "went off the rails."
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Abortion pill studies cited in ruling set for Supreme Court are retracted
Studies cited in a ruling to suspend FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone were retracted by Sage Publishing earlier this week.
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
According to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, minors make up almost half of the 28,176 Palestinians killed so far.
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Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church shooting: Two shot and female suspect killed - Washington Examiner
The female suspect who police say opened fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Sunday afternoon has been killed. The woman, about 30-35 years of age, walked into the church's property shortly before 2 p.m., accompanied by a child at about the age of 5, Houston Police Chief...
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Pakistan election updates: Crackdown threats as PTI protests ‘rigging’
These were the updates on the Pakistan election results for Sunday, February 11.
NBC News host asks DHS Sec. Mayorkas point blank: 'Why do you deserve to keep your job?'
Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas was asked point-blank on Sunday about why he deserves to keep his job during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press."
February 12, 2024 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
Dozens of people, including children, were killed as “extremely intense” Israeli airstrikes and shelling pounded multiple locations in Rafah on Monday, according to local officials.
www.cnn.comFormer PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto
The winner's main task will be to steer the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member of NATO, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Taylor Swift swoops into Vegas for the Super Bowl — and a victory kiss with Travis Kelce
With the help of Tokyo’s 17-hour time difference ahead of Las Vegas, Swift had a window of more than 35 hours to cover the 5,500-mile journey.
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Xi Jinping's never-ending hunt for corruption in the Communist Party
The latest phase of the anti-corruption drive targets the finance sector and elite nuclear rocket force.
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Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages as airstrikes kill around 100 Palestinians in Rafah | CNN
Two Israeli-Argentinian men taken captive by Hamas on October 7 were rescued on Monday in an early morning raid in which the Israeli military carried out airstrikes that local officials said killed around 100 people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Netanyahu brushes off Biden claim Israel response in Gaza is ‘over the top’ - Washington Examiner
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed off President Joe Biden's comment last week that the country's operations against Hamas terrorists in Gaza have been "over the top." Biden made the comments during a press conference defending his mental acuity on Thursday, and it marked his...
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‘They killed her twice’: Hind Rajab’s mother mourns girl, 6, found killed in Gaza
“This is the most difficult feeling,” Hind’s mother, Wissam Hamadah, told NBC News on Saturday as her child's body was found some 12 days after her desperate appeal for help.
www.nbcnews.comMarathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash
Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in the crash, said Kenyan runner Milcah Chemos.
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Moderate Dems silent as Biden skirts Senate confirmation for John Kerry's replacement
Senate Democrats were silent when asked by Fox News Digital for a response to President Biden's decision to appoint John Podesta to a top policy role without Senate confirmation.
Departure at critical energy regulator threatens to stymie clean power
Allison Clements’ decision to exit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could leave the agency in a bind as it tries to update rules needed to prepare the grid for a green power buildout.
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Biden blames big companies for consumer prices in Super Bowl-day bid for economic approval - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden released a video on Super Bowl Sunday targeting companies for practicing "shrinkflation." Biden's video, released on social media, featured the president discussing the frustrations consumers have had when buying Super Bowl snacks over the years and noticing how they are...
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American woman killed in apparent crossfire in a drug dispute at Mexican beach resort
An American woman and a man from Belize have been killed in what appears to have been a dispute between drug dealers at a beach club in the Mexican resort city of Tulum
Qatar frees eight ex-Indian navy officers previously on death row
The Indian foreign ministry says seven of the men have already returned to India.
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Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC’s Twitter probe
The SEC is examining whether Musk followed the law when he filed the required paperwork about his purchases of Twitter stock and whether his statements about the deal were misleading.
www.nbcnews.comNicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile
Nineteen priests kicked out of the country, dozens of incidents of harassment and church desecrations, rural areas lacking worship and social services.
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Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54
The landslide struck Tuesday night near a gold mine in Maco town in the province of Davao de Oro.
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Biden calls on snack companies to stop shrinkflation ahead of Super Bowl | CNN Business
Joe Biden doesn’t want corporate greed to eat into your Super Bowl snack spread.
www.cnn.comWoman killed after she opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch, boy with her shot, hospitalized
Police say a woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch before being gunned down by two off-duty officers who confronted her.
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Is Kim Jong Un preparing North Korea for war?
Kim has renounced the isolated communist state’s long-held goal of reunification with South Korea and intensified his nuclear threats, raising fears he may be planning military action.
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Mayorkas denies ‘responsibility for broken system’ at border - Washington Examiner
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he doesn't take "responsibility" for the influx of illegal immigration into the United States. Mayorkas appeared on Meet the Press on Sunday after he narrowly avoided impeachment earlier in the week. Host Kristen Welker asked him if he felt...
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rushed to hospital again Sunday
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer.
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Super Bowl 2024: Kansas City Chiefs defend NFL title after beating San Francisco 49ers in overtime
The Kansas City Chiefs fight back to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime and win their third Super Bowl in five years.
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What Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce said to each other on the field after Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win
Swift ran onto the field with Kelce's family after his third Super Bowl win.
Usher joined by Alicia Keys and will.i.am at Super Bowl half-time show
The R&B star performed a hit-heavy half-time show with help from will.i.am and Alicia Keys.
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The threat of fungal infections is growing. Why is it so hard to make new drugs?
The race to develop new drugs is complicated by the equally urgent need for new fungicides to treat diseases in crops.
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Netanyahu pushes back on international concerns about an attack on Rafah
“Those who say that under no circumstances should we enter Rafah are basically saying lose the war," the Israeli prime minister said.
www.politico.comBiden's memory struggles could imperil national security, defense experts warn: 'Not only weak but confused'
A report that described Biden as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," has led some to question how he may react in a time of crisis.
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza | CNN
Four months since the war, Israel is yet to meet its objectives. The war rages on, leaving Gaza’s civilian population at the mercy of aid that must be approved by Israel.
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Chris Christie not leaving the Republican Party: ‘I will never stop fighting’ - Washington Examiner
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie denied he has considered leaving the Republican Party, despite his fierce opposition to former President Donald Trump and that wing of the GOP. Christie said he "will never stop fighting to change" the Republican Party and was firm in his belief...
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Donald Trump issues appeal to Taylor Swift before Super Bowl: Don't endorse Joe Biden
Trump called on Taylor Swift not to endorse President Joe Biden. “Joe Biden didn’t do anything for Taylor, and never will,” Trump shared
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Kansas City mother charged in death of 1-month-old after allegedly mistakenly placing infant in oven: Officials
A Kansas City mother was arrested and charged Friday after her 1-month-old infant died from being placed in an oven, according to the district attorney's office.
Transcript: 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Transcript: Michael Morell and Samantha Vinograd on "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with CIA deputy director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell and Samantha Vinograd, a former top counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security and CBS News contributor, that aired on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on Feb. 11, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Bob Bauer, President Biden's personal attorney, on "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bob Bauer, President Biden's personal attorney and former White House counsel under Obama, that aired on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS election law contributor David Becker, the founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Feb. 11, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Nikki Haley and former White House counsel Bob Bauer join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comCongress barrels toward government shutdown deadlines with little progress so far
The House and Senate have just two confirmed days left in session together before the first of two government spending deadlines March 1.
Trump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he'd 'encourage' Russia to do what it wanted
NATO’s leader said Trump’s words could undermine security and put American and European forces at risk.
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Trump's comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid money to Ukraine.
www.cbsnews.comSome of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps
A look at some key quotes from Putin, supplying context and background.
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Trump says he would 'encourage' Russia to attack Nato allies who do not pay their bills
The US presidential hopeful says he would not protect any country failing to pay its bills.
www.bbc.comFormer PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto
The winner's main task will be to steer the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member of NATO, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
apnews.comJill Biden questions whether a special counsel referenced her son's death to score political points
”We should give everyone grace, and I can’t imagine someone would try to use our son’s death to score political points,” Jill Biden said in an email to campaign donors.
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White House reveals Biden will visit East Palestine on Friday - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday, Feb. 16, to mark the anniversary of the train derailment, according to a White House readout. The White House had previewed a visit to East Palestine in late January, but it was unknown when it would occur. “On Friday, February...
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Opinion | Tucker Carlson just gave Vladimir Putin exactly what he wanted
Putin is a former KGB officer. That means he’s a master at manipulating and exploiting events for desired outcomes.
www.msnbc.comIsraeli offensive on Rafah would ‘blow up’ captive talks: Hamas
Hamas comments come as the UN and several nations express concern over planned Israeli offensive on Rafah.
Israel rescues 2 hostages; IDF launches airstrikes on Rafah despite global concern
Netanyahu pledges safe passage for Rafah civilians ahead of Israel ground invasion; Israel says it discovered tunnels under U.N. agency's Gaza headquarters; CIA chief heading to Egypt for hostage, cease-fire talks
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Turf battle erupts in SC after Trump questions Haley's husband's military service
The former South Carolina governor responded furiously to the mocking speech as the former president further ignited controversy over commitment to NATO.
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Haley responds to Trump questioning her husband's whereabouts amid deployment
Nikki Haley responded to former President Donald Trump's question about her marriage on Saturday.
This small New York village made guns for 200 years. What happens when Remington leaves?
Residents of Ilion are bracing for Remington’s exit, ending an era that began when Eliphalet Remington forged his first rifle barrel nearby in 1816.
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Trump says he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to any NATO country that doesn’t pay enough | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country that doesn’t meet spending guidelines on defense in a stunning admission he would not abide by the collective-defense clause at the heart of the alliance if...
www.cnn.comVerbal gaffe or sign of trouble? Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common
Any parent who's ever called one of their children by the other's name likely could empathize when President Joe Biden mixed up the names of French leaders Macron and Mitterrand.
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Did special counsel cross the line in bashing Biden's memory? Even some Republicans think so
Special Counsel Robert Hur's 345-page report has plenty of critics and supporters among politicians. But here's what veteran prosecutors had to say .
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As Biden’s memory issues draw attention, neurologists weigh in
Forgetting the names of acquaintances or having difficulty remembering dates from the past doesn’t affect decision-making or judgment, brain experts say.
www.nbcnews.comGallagher says he won't run for Congress again after refusing to impeach Homeland Security chief
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher says he won't run for a fifth term in Congress. The Wisconsin Republican announced his retirement Saturday, just days after he refused to vote with his fellow House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee?
It is nearly impossible for the Democratic Party to replace Biden, and the president has given no indication that he intends to step aside — nor is anyone asking him to.
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Analysis: Two years into war, Putin gets a propaganda opportunity as Congress dithers over Ukraine | CNN Politics
As the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, it feels like everyone has been sucked into a bizarro world.
www.cnn.comHaley tells Trump to 'say it to my face' after he questions her military husband's whereabouts
The race for the Republican nomination got personal when Donald Trump questioned the absence of Nikki Haley’s husband on the campaign trail.
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GOP senator demands answers from Biden admin on 'confusing' regulation that could crush farming families
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is calling on the Biden administration to answer for a delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout that she says is financially hurting farmers and their families.
Trump says US should no longer provide foreign aid unless it’s structured as a loan | CNN Politics
The day before the Senate is set to begin voting on a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that would provide for Israel and Ukraine, former President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US should stop providing foreign aid unless it is structured as a loan.
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New Jan. 6 footage appears to show rioter firing a gun in the air during Capitol attack
John Emanuel Banuelos was previously identified by NBC News as a Jan. 6 rioter who told police he had a weapon that day. New footage appears to show him firing it.
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Trump blasts Biden’s fitness to run for president if special counsel says he’s ‘not fit to charge’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump questioned whether President Joe Biden is mentally fit to run for office on Saturday after a special counsel report this week refused to charge him with a crime. Special counsel Robert Hur released a report on Thursday that claimed pressing charges against the...
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‘No One Is in Charge Over There Right Now’: A Top Senate Dem on the GOP’s Border Meltdown
Sen. Chris Murphy helped negotiate a sweeping bipartisan border bill. Then he watched it fall apart.
www.politico.comHow Biden and his allies are pushing back against a special counsel's claims about his memory
Democrats have been reminded of President Joe Biden’s political shortcomings this week. But Biden’s team hopes it has found an unlikely opportunity to go on offense — and perhaps to unite an anxious Democratic Party — following the release of a special prosecutor’s report that questioned his memory.
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Trump ramps up attacks on special counsel decision not to charge Biden | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday ramped up his criticism of special counsel Robert Hur’s decision not to charge President Joe Biden over his handling of classified documents, while repeatedly questioning his successor’s mental acuity and peddling conspiratorial claims about former...
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Kemp: Presidential election should not be a ‘race to the bottom’
“This election should be about results, not personalities. It should be about the future of our country, not a race to the bottom," the Georgia governor told students at Washington and Lee University.
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Nikki Haley's request for Secret Service protection raises eligibility questions: ANALYSIS
The Republican presidential candidate was the target of two recent "swatting" incidents at her home.
Mitt Romney Defends Joe Biden: 'Sometimes You Say The Wrong Word'
The Utah Republican said that age is going to be a "huge issue" in the 2024 election for both 81-year-old Joe Biden and 77-year-old Donald Trump.
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on the issue resonating with voters in this election year.
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Biden's brutal week: president battered by gaffes, damaging special counsel report
President Biden endured a bad week filled with the special counsel report questioning his mental acuity. It also involved several blunders.
'Globalist ... Grumpy old men:' Donald Trump, Nikki Haley trade insults in S.C. campaign
Two weeks before the pivotal South Carolina Republican primary, ex-president Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stump the state.
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DNC accuses RFK Jr. campaign and super PAC of colluding on ballot access effort
The super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential run is investing up to $15 million on ballot access for him.
www.cbsnews.comThe Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
The U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia. Senators are working through the weekend on a $95 billion military aid package for Kyiv, Israel and other allies.
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Haley sticks up for husband after Trump attacks him for absence on campaign trail - Washington Examiner
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley defended her husband after her 2024 opponent Donald Trump attacked him in a speech. Trump was in South Carolina Saturday addressing a rally in Conway to get out the vote ahead of the state's Republican primary on Feb. 24. Haley is also in...
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Flipping the script: Biden promises to hit Trump 'every day' over southern border
President Joe Biden is hoping to turn an election weakness into a strength by going after Donald Trump for crashing a bipartisan border deal.
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What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?
Ranked choice voting has been popularized in the U.S. and continues to face backlash from some critics over its effectiveness and fairness. But what is it exactly?
Social welfare organization or political party? Why No Labels may need a label
Critics have raised questions about how No Labels, which is not a political party, plans to run a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.
Netanyahu ahead of Rafah ground invasion: 'Victory is within reach'
As Israel prepares to launch a ground assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News "victory is within reach."
Haley challenges Trump on her home turf in South Carolina as the Republican primary looms
With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is trying to challenge Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president tries to quash his last major rival’s narrow path to the nomination.
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Arab American community leaders postpone meeting with Harris amid concerns, sources say | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans to meet with members of the Arab American community were abruptly postponed this week after leaders decided not to move forward, according to two sources familiar with the situation, marking the latest sign of the obstacles the administration faces in trying...
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Imran Khan’s party wants to form government, demands release of full results in Pakistan's election
The nation of 241 million people voted on Thursday in a general election, as the country struggles to recover from an economic crisis and battles militant violence in a deeply polarized political environment.
www.nbcnews.comGaza mediators and others warn Israel of disaster if it launches a ground invasion on crowded Rafah
Israel’s neighbors and key mediators are warning of disaster and repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah.
apnews.comDems plead with Biden to do more, not less, media as doubts grow about his capacity for the job
Party faithful say a more visible president will ease mental fitness concerns.
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What to know about landmark AI regulations proposed in California
A proposed bill aims to address potential extreme risks posed by the technology.
Forget about it: Biden’s memory problems aren’t the only thing voters are worried about - Washington Examiner
Political analysts speculate that the chief hurdle in President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign may be that voters do not see him as having the qualities of a capable president. Biden’s mental acuity has come into question following a special counsel report into his handling of classified...
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Even in Haley’s backyard, there’s evidence of Trump’s GOP makeover | CNN Politics
Joy Rendulic was hesitant when her husband first suggested a move to South Carolina. Then she visited a small ice cream shop for sale near the spectacular coast of this barrier island town.
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Opinion | The reason Putin sat down with Tucker Carlson is obvious — and important
There is no one besides Carlson — save perhaps for Donald Trump — who has done more to boost Russia’s image inside the GOP.
www.msnbc.comTrump Calls His Classified Documents Case ‘Selective Persecution’
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump, who faces a criminal case accusing him of illegally retaining classified documents, blasted on Friday a special counsel’s decision not to charge President Joe Biden for his handling of classified material, accusing prosecutors of an unfair double...
An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills 2 in one of the deepest hits inside the country in weeks
An Israeli drone strike has hit a car near Lebanon’s southern port city of Sidon, killing at least two people and wounding two others.
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Progressive California mayors back effort to amend crime laws amid 'rampant' drugs and theft
Progressive Democratic mayors are backing an effort to undo certain policies in a decades-old California crime referendum that downgraded penalties for petty theft and drug possession.
Trump claims 'selective prosecution' while talking gun rights and attacking Joe Biden
Coming off an expected win in Nevada, former President Donald Trump began his South Carolina campaign Friday at a gun rights event in Pennsylvania.
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Trump attacks Haley for absence of her husband, who is deployed | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump, riding high after one of the best days of his campaign, used a rally in South Carolina on Saturday to attack rival Nikki Haley in her home state — and to mock the absence of her husband, who is deployed overseas.
www.cnn.comIndonesia's president, who mingles with people and listens to Metallica, still popular in last term
Joko Widodo’s phenomenal rise from a riverside slum to the presidency of Indonesia shows how far the world’s third-largest democracy has veered from a brutal authoritarian era.
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Republican presidential race moves to Haley's home state of South Carolina after Trump romps in Nevada
After sweeping Nevada's GOP caucus, former President Donald Trump has his eyes on the next contest on the 2024 GOP nominating calendar, Nikki Haley's home state of South Carolina.
Senegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections as violent protests erupted across the country.
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Israel-Gaza war: Death and Israel’s search for ‘total victory’
Jeremy Bowen looks at Gaza's humanitarian crisis and a growing panic in Rafah over a looming Israeli offensive.
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Hamas compound found under UNRWA Gaza headquarters - Washington Examiner
The Israeli forces have unearthed a Hamas military installation under the headquarters of the United Nations’s aid agency for Palestinians. The compound under the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA, headquarters in Gaza City appears to be an important communications and...
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warns 2024 election could become 'a race to the bottom'
Georgia’s GOP Gov. Brian Kemp urged his party to focus on a positive vision for the future rather than making 2024 about “who can outlast the other 80-year-old politician.”
www.nbcnews.com2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
As schools across the country respond to a youth mental health crisis accelerated by the pandemic, many are confronting the thorny legal, ethical, and practical challenges of getting parents on board with treatment
Fact check: Trump falsely claims he cooperated with the feds ‘far more than Biden did’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump, now the leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, made false claims Friday about the extent to which he and President Joe Biden each cooperated with federal authorities over the classified documents they each retained after they left office.
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What the Long Island special election tells us about the battle over the suburbs
The race between former Rep. Tom Suozzi and Mazi Melesa Pilip could provide clues for both parties on immigration and crime as they gear up for 2024.
www.politico.comHungary's president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Novák’s resignation came as a rare episode of political turmoil for Hungary’s nationalist governing party Fidesz, which has ruled with a constitutional majority since 2010.
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Trump mocks Haley by asking where her deployed husband is: 'Where is he? He's gone'
Former President Trump mocked Nikki Haley during a speech in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, by asking why her deployed husband is, and why he's not with her at events.
Opinion | Robert Hur’s pro-Trump hit job is a trap
A Republican special counsel puts his finger on the scale once again.
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Northern Ireland's new first minister says Hamas will be thought of as 'future partner for peace': report
In an interview on Tonight with Andrew Marr, Northern Ireland's new first minister claimed Hamas will eventually be regarded as a 'future partner for peace' in the Middle East.
Texas woman who threatened judge overseeing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case sentenced to three years in prison | CNN Politics
A Houston woman, who left a series of threatening voicemail messages for a federal judge overseeing one of former President Donald Trump’s legal fights in Florida, has been sentenced to serve 37 months in federal prison for “usinginterstate communications to threat, kidnap or injure,” the U.S...
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Illegal immigration outpacing U.S. births? No, that claim is built on misused data | Fact check
A graph went viral as people used it to falsely claim illegal immigration rates are higher than American birth rates. That's a misuse of the data.
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Leader of South African opposition party promises jobs, land ahead of election
The election is expected to be highly contested because the ruling African National Congress, which has governed the country since 1994, faces myriad challenges.
apnews.comWhy a stalled bill on Capitol Hill could make for a ‘very, very stressful tax season’
Lack of direction from Congress on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 could complicate filing season for millions of taxpayers.
The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year.
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Prosecutor faces political glare after Biden report
Robert Hur unleashed a political firestorm with his report into the president's handling of secret files.
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James Carville says Biden skipping Super Bowl interview is a 'sign': 'No other way to read this'
James Carville said that President Biden's decision to turn down a Super Bowl Sunday interview was telling, arguing that it would have given him a massive audience.
Joe Biden is looking for ways to get his message to break through. He’s hoping his Cabinet can play a key role. | CNN Politics
Janet Yellen isn’t a political operator, but she’s one of President Joe Biden’s strongest and most credible economic messengers.
www.cnn.comHow a run-down Ford launched a music revolution that swept Brazil’s Carnival
Behemoth sound trucks known as electric trios are a fixture of Brazil's Carnival festivities and draw millions to the streets.
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Trump rails against ‘fascist’ Democrats but jokes indictments have been ‘good for the polls’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump, on Saturday, slammed President Joe Biden for the several criminal and civil indictments against him launched by the Department of Justice but joked that they have strengthened his support heading into the 2024 election. "It's hard to say it's good to be indicted...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden's biggest problem in 2024 isn't age or a shaky memory. It's the war in Israel.
Biden's opponents have a new talking point, but voters already know he's old. What's harder to shake off is progressive outrage over Israel.
Hind Rajab, 6, found dead in Gaza days after phone calls for help
Hind was last heard from trapped in a car under fire, surrounded by bodies of her relatives, 12 days ago.
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DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance
The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.
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Bill Maher says Biden can be switched out at the DNC convention: He sold himself as a 'one term' president
HBO host Bill Maher floated the idea of switching President Biden out at the DNC convention following the bombshell report released by Special Counsel Robert Hur.
'They are shooting at us.' A fleeing Gaza family is killed along with the medics sent to find them
A desperate rescue attempt in Gaza by medics with the Palestinian Red Crescent has ended with the discovery of their ambulance, blackened and destroyed.
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‘Want to go home’: Nepalis fighting for Russia in Ukraine describe horrors
They were lured by the promise of $3,000 paycheques and Russian citizenship. Now they’re trapped, wounded or dead.
Advocates call on Senate to approve amendment giving Afghan evacuees path to legal residency | CNN Politics
As the Senate continues its debate over a national security supplemental funding bill, advocates are calling on lawmakers to approve an amendment that would give Afghans who were evacuated during the US’ withdrawal of Afghanistan a path to permanent legal residency in the US.
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Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows
A strong performance in financial markets, particularly an outsize gain for the stock market in 2021, helped entrench existing trends of wealth inequality during the pandemic, new data released this week show
Andy Kim sinks first lady Tammy Murphy in NJ Senate race’s first Democratic convention
His victory shows he can get support of the rank-and-file Democrats he'll need to overcome Tammy Murphy's advantages.
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Live results: Pakistan elections 2024
About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges.
Haley to troll Trump in South Carolina with mobile billboard highlighting his age
The mobile billboard will appear outside a Trump rally on Saturday.
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Obama's WH physician says special counsel report proves Biden has 'serious issues': 'Worse by the day'
Former White House physician Ronny Jackson said special counsel Robert Hur's report "validates" what he and many have known for years: President Biden has "serious issues."
What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
The U.S. administration has been pushing for a prolonged cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, but so far has not succeeded.
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Image shows migrants who crossed English Channel, not US-Mexico border | Fact check
The image shows people believed to be migrants crossing the English Channel, not the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Mexican drug cartels are targeting America’s ‘last best place’
Cartel associates have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth – and also set up operations on Indian reservations, where law enforcement is scarce.
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War in Gaza divides Seattle’s Jayapal, Smith on strategy, politics
Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith both represent Seattle, but their differences on the war are emblematic of larger splits in the party.
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Andy Kim knocks Tammy Murphy in landslide victory for New Jersey Senate primary - Washington Examiner
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) defeated New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy in the state’s first Democratic convention of the 2024 Senate primary race. Kim’s blowout victory in the Monmouth County Democratic convention, with 56.8% to Murphy’s 38.8%, was the first test among the Democratic candidates for...
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Snow forecast creates early-vote crunch in race to replace Santos
There's a chance of snow on Long Island for Election Day, so the final weekend of early voting could prove critical.
www.politico.comIsrael unveils tunnels underneath Gaza City headquarters of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
The unveiling of the tunnels marks the latest chapter in Israel’s campaign against the embattled agency, which it accuses of collaborating with Hamas.
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'His fingerprints all over it': Nikki Haley says Trump's to blame for Republicans' rough week
The GOP presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor told a crowd in her home state that 'chaos follows' Trump, current party favorite.
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King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis
Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort" in first statement since diagnosis.
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Sudan war is ‘world’s largest child displacement crisis’ with millions facing malnourishment, UNICEF says
The U.N. organization estimates that 3.5 million children will suffer from acute malnutrition this year, and for about 700,000 it could be life-threatening.
www.nbcnews.com'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2
Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.
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Biden retained records related to Ukraine, China; Comer demands 'unfettered access' amid impeachment inquiry
President Biden retained documents marked “secret" and “confidential" related to Ukraine and China, according to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report.
Faisal Islam: Russia’s war economy cannot last but has bought time
Western nations must now weigh up the risks of diverting some seized assets to Ukraine.
www.bbc.comTeen accused of shooting tourist in Times Square charged with attempted murder
A 15-year-old accused of shooting a Brazilian tourist in the leg in Times Square Thursday night and then firing at a police officer is being charged as an adult with two counts of attempted murder.
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‘No allies left’: Dreamers, DACA recipients are left out amid rightward shift on immigration
DACA recipients once had political leverage and hopes for legalizing their status, but they were a glaring omission in the failed border deal.
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America's Becoming Less Religious. Is Politics to Blame?
What is really driving the declining influence of religion in the U.S.
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah
More than half of Gaza's 2.3 million people are packed into Rafah, many after being uprooted repeatedly by Israeli evacuation orders that now cover two-thirds of Gaza's territory.
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UN says civilians in Rafah must be protected; dozens dead in Israeli airstrikes: Updates
Israeli airstrikes hitting Rafah on Saturday killed dozens Palestinians, health officials said. Latest updates.
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Israeli strikes kill 44 Palestinians in Rafah after Netanyahu warns of ground invasion
More than half of Gaza's 2.3 million people are packed into the southern Gaza city.
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Illness outbreak spreads aboard Queen Victoria cruise ship, leaving 154 sick
An outbreak aboard a Queen Victoria cruise ship has left 154 people experiencing diarrhea and vomiting. The cause of the outbreak is unknown.
Phillips going to bat for Biden doesn’t win him any goodwill from Democrats - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) claimed he wanted "to really defend" President Joe Biden after special counsel Robert Hur‘s scathing report cast serious doubt on the president's mental faculties. Phillips made a round of television interviews after Biden’s competence was called into question by Hur...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSearch continues for suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy; 2 related arrests made
Law officers in eastern Tennessee are continuing their search for a man accused of fatally shooting one sheriff’s deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop.
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White House allegedly blames Garland for damning Special Counsel claims about Biden: Report
Per a new Politico report, sources close to President Biden say he is placing part of the blame for the fallout of the Robert Hur report on Justice Department Secretary Merrick Garland.
Jack Sweeney: The planespotting student who angers Taylor Swift and Elon Musk
Jack Sweeney's social media accounts track private planes. Some celebrity owners do not like it.
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Trump, who has skirted attacks on Biden’s age, leans in as controversy swirls
Trump has generally avoided directly addressing the age question, even claiming Biden’s mental unfitness stems from factors other than his age.
www.politico.comAstronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip
Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden are back on Earth, ending a private three-week trip to the International Space Station.
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Florida Republicans formally back Trump for president
The party’s support solidified Trump’s dominance in his adopted home state.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Republican and China hawk, will not seek re-election
Mike Gallagher, chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, will leave office at the end of his current term in Congress.
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Critical Atlantic Ocean current system is showing early signs of collapse, prompting warning from scientists | CNN
A crucial system of ocean currents may already be on course to collapse with devastating implications for sea level rise global weather — leading temperatures to plunge dramatically in some regions and rise in others.
www.cnn.comRepublicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party
Montana Republicans gathered in a hotel ballroom this weekend aiming to unite ahead of the 2024 election and defeat three-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
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Senate sweepstakes take a turn as Democrats dealt gift with Montana but suffer blow with Maryland - Washington Examiner
It was a consequential week for the 2024 race for control of the Senate, where Democrats were dealt both a political gift and a new challenge in races in Montana and Maryland as they attempt to hold on to their slim Senate majority. Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) announced Friday that he will run...
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Russian drones kill 7 in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
Three children died in the attacks on the eastern city, which caused large fires and damaged residential buildings, the Kharkiv regional governor said.
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Gaza residents surviving off animal feed and rice as food dwindles
The UN says hundreds of thousands of people in the territory are at growing risk of famine.
www.bbc.comTrump talks classified documents probes at NRA event
Donald Trump took swings at President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents in the wake of a special counsel's report that found that Biden willfully held onto and shared with a ghostwriter highly-classified information.
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Biden skipping the Super Bowl interview perplexes CNN's Tapper: ‘What’s he afraid of?’
During an interview with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked if Biden is afraid of being interviewed the Super Bowl and that's why he's skipping it.
Unimaginable devastation seen inside Khan Younis, the southern Gaza city once a safe haven for the displaced | CNN
Driving from the border fence to the heart of Khan Younis in a military vehicle offered a limited vantage point, but there didn’t seem to be a single building that was untouched by the war.
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Even Kevin McCarthy Wouldn’t Have Let This Happen
The speaker of the House still don’t govern too good.
The Debrief with Conn Carroll: Congress faces a border deal disaster - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner Commentary Editor Conn Carroll joins Investigations Editor Sarah Bedford to discuss the dead border deal, the criticism it received from GOP lawmakers and commentators, and its aftermath. They also discuss President Joe Biden's decision to blame former President Donald Trump...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFlu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others
Flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline.
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Trump makes peace with Club for Growth
The rapprochement represents the latest turn in the ongoing, hot-cold relationship between Trump and the conservative organization.
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Myanmar's military government enforces conscription law
Young people will have to serve at least two years in the army - which is struggling to contain insurgencies.
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Dems one step closer to replacing Biden with Michelle Obama after damning report, Ramaswamy says
Former GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy tells Fox News Digital he believes Michelle Obama will be recruited by Democrats to replace President Biden at the top of the ticket.
Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
Seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing sold at stores like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s are part of the growing recalls of products made by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.
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Bill Maher is convinced Taylor Swift can 'swing the election': MAGA people 'should be very careful'
Liberal comedian Bill Maher said Taylor Swift could "swing the election" for President Biden by getting her fans registered to vote during a panel discussion on his HBO show.
Chiefs vs 49ers: The economics of the 2024 Super Bowl - Washington Examiner
This year’s Super Bowl will drive millions of fans to bars and restaurants and have a major economic footprint as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in the biggest game of the year. The Chiefs are the defending champions after narrowly defeating the Philadelphia Eagles last...
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Construction crew makes a curious find from World War II era near Florida airport | CNN
A Florida construction crew dug up a piece of history this week: an inert World War II-era bomb, possibly leftover on a former military airfield decades ago.
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Indonesia election: An 'impossible' country tests its hard-won democracy
Indonesia has survived much since it ousted a dictator 26 years ago. But this election is a test.
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Three children among seven dead in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian gas station
At least seven people, including three children, were killed in a Russian drone attack on a gas station in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday, local officials said.
Rumors in Mexico triggered surge across border in December and sharp drop in January - Washington Examiner
Rumors that the U.S. government planned to stop admitting immigrants into the country through its CBP One app fueled illegal crossings at the border in December and the dramatic decline in illegal immigrant arrests last month, according to one immigration analyst. Border Patrol agents nationwide...
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