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Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming
NEW YORK (AP) — After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.Prosecutors called 20 witnesses. The defense called just two. Trump decided not to testify on his own behalf.
The trial now shifts to closing arguments, scheduled for Tuesday.
After that, it will be up to 12 jurors to decide whether prosecutors have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump falsified his company’s business records as part of a broader effort to keep stories about marital infidelity from becoming public during his 2016 presidential campaign. He has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing. ... Full Story - AP
Trump and RFK boxed out of consideration for Libertarian nomination - Washington Examiner
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr qualified to be voted on for the Libertarian Party’s nomination Sunday.
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Trump loudly booed at Libertarian convention when he asks attendees to ‘nominate me or at least vote for me’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump was loudly and consistently booed throughout his speech Saturday at the Libertarian Party’s national convention, particularly when he asked attendees to “nominate me or at least vote for me.”
www.cnn.comThe death toll in Kharkiv attack rises to 14 as Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop movements
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive along Ukraine’s northern border as the death toll rose to 14 in an aerial bomb attack on a large construction supplies store in the city of Kharkiv.
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Arizona leader warns threats against election officials are domestic terrorism as 2024 fears grow
"We have to also protect the people who protect democracy," Michigan Sec. Jocelyn Benson said.
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Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza's Rafah as displaced people are hit
Palestinian medics say an Israeli airstrike has killed at least 22 people when it hit tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Election officials in key battleground states say they're prepared for threats to poll workers ahead of 2024 elections
The secretaries of state from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan joined “Meet the Press” to discuss how they’re dealing with threats and misinformation.
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Severe storms tear through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, killing at least 15
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
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RFK Jr. loses in first round of Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination vote. Trump didn’t file paperwork to qualify | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was eliminated from contention for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination during the party’s convention Sunday.
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11 dead, dozens injured after apparent tornadoes tear through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, officials say
At least 11 people were killed as apparent tornadoes tore through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma on Saturday night and into Sunday, law enforcement said.
Trump, RFK Jr. face hostile reception at Libertarian convention amid efforts to sway voters
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
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Insiders predict this 'powerhouse' Republican would bring major boost as Trump VP pick
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik of New York is a "powerhouse," who could bring a major boost to Donald Trump's campaign, experts largely agree.
At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple states in the South
Powerful storms have killed at least 15 people and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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‘Over 30’ killed in Israeli strike on Rafah displacement camp
The Israeli army bombed a displacement camp in south Gaza, the Gaza Civil Defence said, killing and wounding dozens.
The rise of ‘abortion abolitionists’ targeting women, doctors and Donald Trump
Operation Save America promotes legislation that would pave the way for women to be prosecuted and locked up for having an abortion.
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Trump met with boos asking Libertarians for nomination, votes at chaotic convention
Former President Donald Trump was met with a booing crowd at the Libertarian National Convention.
Over 670 people died in a massive Papua New Guinea landslide, UN estimates, as survivors seek safety
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
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How Uvalde’s GOP congressman is navigating a tense runoff and plotting to take out right-wing ‘anarchists’ | CNN Politics
Rep. Tony Gonzales called his GOP opponent in Texas a “neo-Nazi” and an “anarchist” intent on “burning the place down” — and said Republican hardliners seeking to oust him are a bunch of “scumbags” and MAGA wannabes.
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Low percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Rep. Pat Ryan says
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
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Trump booed and jeered at Libertarian National Convention
Each time Trump asked attendees for their votes or the party’s nomination, he was met with raucous boos.
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Tony Gonzales tells Biden to ‘look to the House’ for solution on border crisis - Washington Examiner
“Now if Joe Biden wants to secure this thing long term, I think he needs to stop looking at the Senate for a solution and look to the House,” Gonzales said.
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Trump, in hostile territory, faces booing during Libertarian Party convention as members pick their nominee
Libertarian delegates jeered former President Donald Trump during his speech at the Libertarian Party convention Saturday night as he attempted to pull some unlikely voters.
Sunak’s plan to make 18-year-olds do national service grabs attention on UK election trail
All 18-year-olds in Britain will have to perform a year of mandatory military or civilian national service if the governing Conservative Party wins the July 4 national election.
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Donald Trump welcomed two rappers charged in a felony gang case on stage at his Bronx rally
Trump eagerly embraced Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, Brooklyn rappers accused of running a violent street gang. Both have gun convictions.
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U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan days after new president takes office
“I think it’s very important that we show our strong support for Taiwan. I think it is a deterrent,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Memorial Day: World War II veterans descend on DC as their numbers dwindle - Washington Examiner
Marvin Gilmore Jr., the grandson of slaves, was 20 when he and other U.S. troops stormed the beaches in Normandy, France, in 1944.
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Democrats grapple with the right way to talk about Biden’s immigration policies | CNN Politics
Democratic efforts to triangulate between liberal and conservative immigration and border security policies have reignited an ongoing debate within the party.
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Why parents with young children are reporting a dramatic drop-off in their financial well-being
Data from the Federal Reserve also shows that nearly one-third of Americans report having no financial concerns whatsoever.
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'There is no other choice': Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy endorses Joe Biden over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"There is no other choice than Joe Biden," Patrick Kennedy said, refusing to endorse his cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his bid for the White House.
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In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?
Just 81,000 people live in rural Chatham County in North Carolina, where there are more than 1,000 farms. But life is changing.
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Israel-Gaza live updates:
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Brown University president's commencement speech briefly interrupted by protesters
Protesters have briefly disrupted an outdoor commencement address given by Brown University’s president.
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Closing arguments for Trump’s hush money trial begin Tuesday. Here’s what to know | CNN Politics
When prosecutors make their final pitch Tuesday to a New York jury for why they should convict Donald Trump of a slew of business crimes, they’ll face the burdensome task of weaving together weeks of testimony and evidence they say proves the former president committed felonies to help his 2016...
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Tlaib implies voters should protest Biden at the ballot box in November at pro-Palestinian confab - Washington Examiner
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) insinuated that voters should bring their disapproval over President Joe Biden's handling of the war in Gaza to the ballot box.
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Donald Trump asked Libertarian voters for their support. He was booed at their convention.
Former President Donald Trump spent his weekend proposing "a partnership" with the Libertarian Party, but the early indications suggest it won't be a close friendship.
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Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy
For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.
House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is traveling to Taiwan a week after its new president was inaugurated, despite demands from China to stay out.
Don’t laugh: Biden thinks he’s been tough on the border - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is now trying to sell to voters the idea that he is actually tough on illegal immigration. Don’t laugh, he really means it.
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Ron Johnson calls on Biden to drill for more oil over using US petroleum reserve - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it would release a total of 1 million barrels of gas from storage sites in the Northeast.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLithuanians return to the polls with incumbent president favored to win 2nd election round
Lithuanians are returning to the polls for the second round of the Baltic country’s presidential election as incumbent President Gitanas Nausėda seeks to hold off Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė and win another five-year term.
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Presidential candidate Jill Stein slams DNC for posting, deleting ‘Third Party Project Manager’ job
Longshot Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein slammed the Democratic National Committee Friday for posting, and then deleting, a job for monitoring third party candidates.
Putin arrives in Uzbekistan on the 3rd foreign trip of his new term
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the capital of Uzbekistan where he is to hold talks with President Shavkay Mirziyoyev.
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Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island | CNN Politics
House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Michael McCaul and a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers arrived in Taiwan Sunday following the election of the island’s new president and after days of Chinese military drills.
www.cnn.comIn a north Texas county, dazed residents sift through homes mangled by a tornado
Residents sifted through their mangled homes after seven people there were killed when a tornado ripped through the region near the tiny community of Valley View.
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At least 15 dead, nearly 400,000 without power in Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky as storms batter central U.S.
Concerns about severe weather also forced a delay for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, set to take place Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
www.nbcnews.comLow percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Rep. Pat Ryan says
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
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Strong earthquake hits Vanuatu but no reports of tsunami risk or damage
A strong earthquake has struck the South Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu but there are no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage
Armenians throng center of the capital to demand the prime minister's resignation
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have held a protest in the center of the capital of Armenia, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after Armenia agreed to hand over control of several border villages to Azerbaijan.
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RFK Jr. commits to releasing his medical records after ‘brain worm’ revelation - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, admitted during a 2012 deposition that a parasitic worm "ate a portion" of his brain in 2010.
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Trump attorney concerned jury instructions could be biased toward prosecution: 'Zero confidence' in this judge
Trump attorney Alina Habba joined "Sunday Morning Futures" over Memorial Day weekend, where she discussed the alleged bias toward the prosecution in the Trump v. NY case.
Death toll in Kharkiv attack rises to 14; Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop movements
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive along Ukraine’s northern border as the death toll rose to 14 in an aerial bomb attack on a large construction supplies store in the city of Kharkiv
4 people killed and over 30 injured after a bus and a cargo train collide in Peru
Police in Peru say four people are dead and more than 30 are injured after a passenger bus and a cargo train collided.
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Hamas launches rocket barrage into Israel from Rafah, sounding alarms in Tel Aviv
Hamas terrorists launched rockets into Israel for the first time in months on Sunday, with at least 8 originating from Rafah.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
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Jared Moskowitz says Biden leaving 2024 race is ‘not a conversation worth having’ - Washington Examiner
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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Live updates: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma face tornadoes and severe weather risk
At least 15 people, including children, are dead after severe storms and possible tornadoes in Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas overnight. Follow for live updates.
Aid group says over 100 people killed in 2 weeks of fighting in a Sudanese city
An international aid group says more than two weeks of fighting between Sudan’s military and a notorious paramilitary group over a major city in the western Darfur region killed at least 123 people.
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Grayson Murray’s parents confirm the golfer died by suicide | CNN
Professional golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, his parents confirmed in a statement released through the PGA Tour.
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Who is Ross Ulbricht, the prison inmate who could be key to Trump’s libertarian support - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump received a frosty reception at the Libertarian convention but was applauded for promising to commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence.
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Transcript: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Reps. Pat Ryan and Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Pat Ryan, Democrat of New York, and Mike Waltz, Republican of Florida, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comFull transcript of "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Margaret Brennan.
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Trump, accustomed to friendly crowds, confronts repeated booing during Libertarian convention speech
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention in Washington, with many in the crowd shouting insults during his speech.
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Key Senate Democrats seek meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over ‘Supreme Court’s ethics crisis’
The senators are asking Roberts to “ensure” that Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from certain cases.
www.nbcnews.comTrump, RFK Jr. face hostile reception at Libertarian convention amid efforts to sway voters
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
www.cbsnews.comBiden's message to West Point graduates: You're being asked to tackle threats 'like none before'
President Joe Biden has told graduates of the U.S. Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the country’s ideals at home “like none before.”
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Trump VP short list has new top contender: report
Former President Donald Trump is heavily considering Sen. Tom Cotton as a potential running mate in his 2024 campaign, according to a report from the New York Times.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have secured “combat control” of areas where Russian troops entered Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region earlier this month.
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Washington Post: Justice Samuel Alito’s wife said upside-down American flag was ‘an international signal of distress’ in 2021 | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s wife previously said the inverted American flag flown at the couple’s house in January 2021 was “an international signal of distress,” The Washington Post reported Saturday, detailing an encounter during that time between the Alitos and a Post reporter...
www.cnn.comUN court order demanding that Israel halt its Gaza offensive further isolates the US position
The operation faces mounting international condemnation, but American officials describe it, at least for now, as limited and targeted.
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Trump repeatedly booed during Libertarian convention speech
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention in Washington, with many in the crowd shouting insults during his speech and decrying him for running up towering federal deficits and enriching pharmaceutical...
Trump’s hand of friendship bit by members of Libertarian Party - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump’s attempt at extending a “hand of friendship” to members of the Libertarian National Convention was rebuked Saturday night.
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Cruz is just the latest Republican to appease Trump by raising 2024 voter fraud fears | CNN Politics
Top Republicans are already rushing to buy into a new 2024 election fraud narrative sown by ex-President Donald Trump in their zeal to appease their party’s presumptive nominee.
www.cnn.comTrump TV: Internet broadcaster beams the ex-president's message directly to his MAGA faithful
Right Side Broadcasting Network has gone from an upstart internet broadcaster to a major player in Donald Trump’s universe, amassing more than 2 million subscribers on its YouTube channel and Rumble.
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Some of Arizona’s indicted fake electors want your spare change to help with legal bills
Six of those indicted in the case have accounts on GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding site that also collects prayers for the beneficiaries.
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Biden touts expansion of NATO and actions in the Middle East during West Point commencement | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden touted the expansion of NATO, his actions in the Middle East and progress in lowering military sexual assault in a commencement address to the West Point graduating class.
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What does Louisiana's new abortion pill law mean for patients?
The law classifies mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV substances, meaning they require greater oversight.
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'A great sadness': Venezuela is first Andean country to lose of all its glaciers
Scientists explain the loss of the Humboldt Glacier, the last in the Sierra Nevada, which they believe makes the South American country the first in modern history to lose all its glaciers.
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Libertarians and MAGA supporters clash ahead of Trump speech: ‘This isn’t your convention’ - Washington Examiner
Tensions rose at the Libertarian National Convention as delegates filed into a ballroom to see Donald Trump speak, only to find seats were not saved for them.
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Trump, RFK Jr. in split-screen showdown at Libertarian National Convention
A split-screen showdown between Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will occur this weekend at the Libertarian National Convention.
Tom Cotton emerging as a top contender to be Trump’s running mate: Report - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is becoming a leading candidate to join former President Donald Trump on the Republican presidential ticket, according to a report.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGroups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit
Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
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Biden gets GOP ally in Ohio ballot access push: 'Absurd situation'
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a special legislative session for the purpose of passing a bill that will guarantee President Biden is on the presidential ballot this year.
Israel-Gaza briefings: How plans for ‘the day after’ could help end war in Gaza
This subject will be on the table when EU and Middle Eastern foreign ministers meet.
www.bbc.comProsecutors seek to bar Trump from statements endangering law enforcement in classified records case
Federal prosecutors overseeing the classified documents case have asked the judge to bar the former president from public statements that “pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents”.
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Martha-Ann Alito claimed in 2021 that upside-down flag was ‘signal of distress’: Report - Washington Examiner
Martha-Ann Alito asserted from the beginning that her display of and upside-down American flag was meant as a "signal of distress," according to a report.
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Trump courts Libertarians amid mounting concern over third-party candidates | CNN Politics
Donald Trump will address the Libertarian Party’s convention Saturday, a move illustrative of his campaign’s intensifying concern over third-party candidates.
www.cnn.comTornado warning issued for parts of Oklahoma amid severe storms as heat scorches South Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Oklahoma. The service's office in Norman said Saturday night that the warning was for northern Noble and far southern Kay counties, north of Oklahoma City.
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Biden highlights US commitment to Israel, Ukraine in West Point Speech
The speech before graduating U.S. Army cadets is part of a push by Biden to highlight efforts to support active and retired military personnel.
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2024 wild card: Could Trump criminal trial verdict rock White House race?
It is one of the biggest wild cards right now in the Biden-Trump 2024 rematch: How will a verdict in former President Trump's criminal trial impact the presidential election?
Roughly halfway through primary season, runoffs in Texas are testing 2 prominent Republicans
The 2024 primary season is roughly halfway over and there have been few shakeups so far. But the runoffs in Texas on Tuesday are putting two prominent Republicans on edge.
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DNC launches first billboard campaign targeting Trump’s options for vice president - Washington Examiner
The billboard specifically targets Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy, who both previously ran for president and are now considered contenders to become Trump's running mate.
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The hikikomori in Asia who withdraw from society: A life within four walls.
Many young people across Asia are cutting themselves off from society, locking themselves at home for months or years. Here’s why.
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What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.
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Boos and anti-Trump chants at Libertarian convention where former president is set to speak
Vivek Ramaswamy was booed when he mentioned Trump, while a convention-goer who called for "Donald Trump to go f--- himself" was met with widespread applause.
www.nbcnews.comRepublican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Then-Gov.
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Could RFK Jr., Libertarian Party team up? How it could be a game-changer for him
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is set to speak Friday at the Libertarian Party's national convention. The party has ballot access in at least 37 states.
Controversial flags flew above Supreme Court Justice Alito's homes: What do they mean?
Plus: Two new USA TODAY investigations into campus protests and QAnon. It's the week in extremism.
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European elections: Far right eyes vote surge and ditches German AfD
Far-right parties are on the rise and could become a powerful force in the European Parliament.
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In the 4 years since George Floyd was killed, Washington can't find a path forward on police reform
Four years after George Floyd's murder, work on federal police reform legislation has halted almost entirely amid a partisan stall on Capitol Hill.
www.cbsnews.comRanked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
Alaska’s new electoral system — with open primaries and ranked-choice voting — has been a model for voters in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ballot box.
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US sending military aid to Ukraine to help repel Russian attacks on Kharkiv | CNN Politics
The United States is sending $275 million in military assistance to Ukraine “part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharkiv,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday.
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Are migraines getting worse?
Doctors suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.
www.nbcnews.comIsrael-Gaza live updates:
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Trump ally urges GOP leaders to delay funding battle in sign of confidence for November: Report - Washington Examiner
The move might indicate an early effort to clear the way for Trump to fire off policy actions if he beats President Joe Biden in November.
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We asked readers whether they are better off in 2024. Here’s what they said | CNN Politics
By many metrics, the US economy is doing well, but polls show that lots of Americans aren’t feeling it. CNN designed its own quiz to ask readers whether they are better off now. Here are four factors that multiple readers said shaped their views.
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Video shows death on the streets of Ukraine town at heart of new Russian offensive
Just three miles from the Russian border, the town of Vovchansk has become the focal point of the new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.
www.nbcnews.comTakeaways: How a right-wing internet broadcaster became Trump's loyal herald
By letting Donald Trump be Donald Trump, the Right Side Broadcasting Network has grown from a shoestring operation to a major player in the former president's universe.
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Arab Americans disappointed with meeting with US Secretary of State on Israel, Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other officials in the State Department met with Arab American leaders to discuss Middle East policies.
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Biden faces small but growing group of uncommitted delegates at DNC convention - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is facing a small and growing group of uncommitted delegates before the DNC convention.
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Senate Republicans renew call for Democrats to consider Laken Riley Act after bill blocked again
Senate Republicans renewed their call for Democrats to take up the Laken Riley Act in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who blocked consideration of the bill this week.
Top assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel extradited to US to face charges, Justice Department says
The U.S. Justice Department says a top assassin for the Sinaloa drug cartel who was captured by Mexican authorities last fall has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug, gun and witness retaliation charges
How a global seafood giant broke Red Lobster | CNN Business
Thai Union’s damaging decisions drove Red Lobster’s fall, former executives say.
www.cnn.comEmergency convoy delivers provisions to survivors of devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea
The relief effort was delayed by the landslide closing the province’s main highway, which serves the Porgera Gold Mine and the neighboring town of Porgera.
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Tornado warnings issued in parts of Texas; heat hits the South over Memorial Day weekend
Eighteen million people are under threat of severe storms on Saturday, reaching from Texas to Iowa.
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Ana Navarro blasts Latino supporters of Trump for ‘stupid attitude’ - Washington Examiner
CNN commentator Ana Navarro raged against her fellow Latinos for supporting Donald Trump for president in 2024.
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Bryan Hagerich, father arrested for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, returns to US after paying fine
American Bryan Hagerich was spared a lengthy prison sentence under Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws and will return to the U.S. after paying a fine.
Scuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza
Divisions among Israelis have deepened over how Netanyahu has handled the war against Hamas after the attack that killed about 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage.
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Disgraced EcoHealth Alliance reaped nearly $100M in taxpayer funds since 2008
EcoHealth Alliance – a U.S.-based nonprofit with a stated mission of preventing pandemics – received upwards of $90 million dollars from the federal government over the last 16 years.
Israel's military probes video appearing to show reservist calling for mutiny against defense minister
The video, which was shared on Telegram by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son Yair, was a “serious violation of IDF orders,” the military said in a statement.
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Trump's son-in-law, ex-administration official meet in Michigan with Arab Americans
Arab American leaders gathered in Troy to hear former Ambassador Richard Grenell and Michael Boulos, a Trump son-in-law of Lebanese descent.
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At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say
Police said they have detained the owner and the manager of the amusement park for questioning as they launched an investigation in the cause.
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Birmingham-Southern College folds, but baseball team very much alive and headed to College World Series
Century-and-a-half-old BSC announced in March it was shutting down on May 31, citing financial shortfalls and declining enrollment.
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Special counsel asks judge for gag order in Trump classified documents case | CNN Politics
Special counsel’s office prosecutors have asked a federal judge in Florida to place a gag order on Donald Trump that would limit his ability to comment about law enforcement that searched his Mar-a-Lago resort.
www.cnn.comSouth Africa's 4 big political parties begin final weekend of campaigning ahead of election
South Africa’s four main political parties have begun a final weekend of campaigning before a possibly pivotal election that could bring the country’s most important change in 30 years.
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Trump vows to commute prison sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Former President Trump on Saturday vowed to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the online drug-selling site Silk Road in an effort to win the Libertarian vote.
Trump team warns The Apprentice filmmakers not to distribute the movie in cease-and-desist letter - Washington Examiner
An attorney for Donald Trump sent a cease-and-desist letter to filmmakers behind The Apprentice – claiming defamation and illegal election interference.
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Louisiana governor signs bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances into law
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
www.cbsnews.comMillions vote in India's grueling election with Prime Minister Modi's party likely to win third term
Millions of Indians are voting in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election in the searing summer heat.
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Man convicted of murder in the death of a Washington state police officer who was mistakenly shot by a sheriff's deputy
The convicted man had stabbed the officer, but his cause of death was gunshot wounds to the torso.
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Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
Bette Nash served as an American Airlines flight attendant for nearly 67 years.
Soaring rents a top concern for younger voters - Washington Examiner
Economic costs have been top of mind for many as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high and housing costs soar, particularly among young voters .
www.washingtonexaminer.comChile accuses volunteer firefighter and ex-forestry official with causing huge fire that killed 137
Prosecutors said that according to Mondaca’s testimony, there was an economic motive behind the plot — providing more work in fighting fires.
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China wraps up 'punishment' war games around Taiwan
Beijing staged mock missile strikes and dispatched fighter jets carrying live missiles during two days of drills in the Taiwan Strait.
www.nbcnews.comWhat you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.
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Gaza war: Israelis attack aid convoys sent for Palestinians
Israeli protesters have tried to block border crossings, or even attacked aid convoys bound for Gaza.
www.bbc.comCar bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehicles
Syria's state media says a bomb attached to a car exploded in the western part of the Syrian capital that is home to several diplomatic missions, killing one person and causing material damage.
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Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz says she's received death threats and hateful messages since being crowned
“Since I’ve gotten this title, I’ve dealt with a lot of bullying and harassment, and it really does, it breaks my heart,” she said.
www.nbcnews.comThe Biden administration is targeting corporate giants in a 'deliberate' antitrust push
Biden's administration has launched antitrust lawsuits against several large corporations, including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duties after successful follow-up medical procedure | CNN Politics
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “underwent a successful, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center” on Friday and has resumed his duties as secretary, according to the Pentagon.
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US military boats encounter rough seas during aid mission to Gaza - Washington Examiner
Four U.S. Army vessels supporting the maritime humanitarian aid mission in Gaza have been impacted by “heavy sea states” near the battered region.
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After the second Dreyfus Affair, will the ICC target the US? - Washington Examiner
For the ICC, prosecutor Karim Khan, and celebrity advisers such as Amal Clooney, the target is not simply Israel, but also the United States.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFriday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airports
A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.
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Democratic Arizona congressional candidate talks about why she was a Republican
Galán-Woods was a Republican while the party opposed abortion, stalled climate action and backed S.B. 1070. She explains why.
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Trump courts Libertarians to draw party activists away from RFK Jr.: 'If we unite, we are unstoppable'
Donald Trump will addressed the Libertarian Party National Convention on Saturday night in an effort to win over activists who are skeptical of the GOP frontrunner.
Reparations package clears California's state Senate. What would the bills do?
Lawmakers in early January introduced a slate of 14 reparations bills to compensate Black residents, a first-in-the-nation effort.
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PGA winner Grayson Murray, 30, dies after withdrawing from Charles Schwab Challenge
Murray's death on Saturday morning was one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge citing an illness.
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
A mysterious company has caused a stir for trying to auction Elvis Presley's Graceland property in a foreclosure sale.
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Justice Sotomayor describes crying after some Supreme Court decisions | CNN Politics
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the senior most liberal on the conservative Supreme Court, told an audience at Harvard University on Friday that she sometimes cries after the court hands down its decisions – and she suggested there may be more tears ahead.
www.cnn.comJoe Biden, a father’s love and the legacy of ‘daddy issues’ among presidents
Biden’s relationship with his father contrasts with perhaps every president in the last four decades, who either had absent or distant fathers or abusive or alcoholic fathers or stepfathers.
Hillary Clinton swipes Democrats, gives Republicans 'credit': 'Nothing like it on our side'
Hillary Clinton had some tough words for her fellow Democrats for their complacency leading up to Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court.
Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs during recent commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs in a recent commencement speech and he said he has received support as well as “a shocking level of hate” from others.
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Pilot dies after Spitfire crash in Lincolnshire field
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
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4 girls wounded in stabbing attack in AMC movie theater near Boston; suspect arrested
A man stabbed four girls inside a theater at an AMC multiplex in Braintree, Massachusetts, police said.
www.cbsnews.comIdaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger
The jury unanimously found that Summer Bushnell defamed Eric Posey when she posted a doctored video of his performance at a Pride event.
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Lara Trump starts North Carolina GOP convention by embracing change - Washington Examiner
Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump celebrated key changes to the national Republican party, including endorsing mail-in voting.
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For a moment, George Floyd's murder changed everything. Those days are gone.
George Floyd's death at the hands of police seemed to mark a turning point in America's race relations, but politics has overtaken the response.
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Israel forced to work on Jewish Sabbath as UN court judge calls out colleagues in scathing dissent
The U.N. International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to end its military offensive in the southern city of Rafah in Gaza, responding to South Africa's claims of genocide.
Severe weather onslaught continues as big storms threaten holiday travel
There is a major severe weather threat in the Plains on Saturday with more than 8 million people across seven states facing the possibility for dangerous weather.
Analysis: The key moments of Trump’s trial, according to CNN’s in-the-room reporters | CNN Politics
With a holiday weekend happening between the final witness testimony and closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money criminal trial, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at what we’ve just seen.
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Dutch police release Nicki Minaj after drug arrest - Washington Examiner
Rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested Saturday in Amsterdam after drugs were discovered in her luggage. She has since been released.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGlobe-trotting archeologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones dies at age 94
Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American adventurer who went on to run an Oxford University museum, has died
Trump ‘unified reich’ video reportedly traced to Turkish designer’s template
CNN reports video published on Truth Social and removed hours later was made from template and placeholder text not changed
From Seinfeld to Butker, commencement speaker appearances invite controversy
The raging war in Gaza and divisive social commentary have driven backlash at a growing number of college graduation ceremonies.
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Iran's military supply line to Houthi terrorists exposed by dissident group
New information uncovered by an Iranian dissident group claims to show how Iran has been supplying its Houthi terror proxy with weapons and training.
After George Floyd's death, many declared racism a public health crisis. How much changed?
In 2020, hundreds of communities agreed racism is a public health crisis. But experts say progress has been slow and the issue has become polarizing.
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Mary Poppins songwriter Richard Sherman dies aged 95
Richard Sherman composed scores for Mary Poppins and the Jungle Book, amassing Oscars and Grammy awards with his brother.
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Venezuela’s last glacier melts beyond recognition - Washington Examiner
La Corona, the last glacier in Venezuela, has melted to the point that it is no longer considered a glacier.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden needs popular down-ballot Democrats to rally support for him if he's going to win in November
The popularity of key swing-state Democrats could drive turnout for Biden's reelection bid — a reversal of the usual presidential coattails.
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