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Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
MIAMI (AP) — The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June 2022 for an H-1B visa for a worker at a $65,000 annual salary, the lowest wage category allowed under the program. Federal immigration data shows the company was approved for a visa a few months later. The company says it did not hire the worker.
Trump says RFK Jr. will hurt Biden. In private, he’s not so sure.
Trump is taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as several recent polls show he may have more to lose from the independent's presence on the ballot.
www.nbcnews.com'Catch-and-kill' to be described to jurors as testimony resumes in hush money trial of Donald Trump
A longtime tabloid publisher is expected to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign.
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Schumer looks to expedite $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid package through Senate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to face opposition from both parties as he looks to expedite the passage of foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid | CNN
Ukraine looks forward to new US military aid, but challenges remain
www.cnn.comTrump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?
Former President Donald Trump faces serious charges in two separate cases over whether he attempted to subvert the Constitution by overturning the results of a fair election and illegally remain in power.
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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s valet Walt Nauta was told that if he was charged with lying to the FBI, the former president would pardon him when he won a second term in 2024, according to notes from an interview with a witness in the federal classified documents investigation.
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Trump trial to resume with gag order arguments, testimony from ex-National Enquirer publisher
Judge Juan Merchan is expected to hear arguments Tuesday on whether former President Trump violated the gag order imposed upon him in his criminal trial.
In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds
President Biden is seeking to capitalize on the unceasing momentum against abortion restrictions nationwide.
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Biden condemns "antisemitic protests" and "those who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians"
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
www.cbsnews.comWhat to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court on Thursday boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office.
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Supreme Court waves off Kari Lake lawsuit over electronic voting machines | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court brushed aside a lawsuit Monday from Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake challenging the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona.
www.cnn.comAid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay
The Senate could pass the aid package, now combined back into one bill, as soon as Tuesday afternoon if senators are able to agree on the timing for a vote.
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How Columbia University became the epicenter of disagreement over the Israel-Hamas war
Columbia University in New York City has become a hotbed of disagreement over the Israel-Hamas war in recent weeks. Here's why.
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NYU students and faculty arrested at tense pro-Palestinian protests - Washington Examiner
Several students and faculty at New York University were arrested hours after officials had told assembled pro-Palestinian protesters to disperse.
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In 2 years since Russia's invasion, a U.S. program has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians with little controversy
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
www.cbsnews.comKey takeaways from the opening statements in Donald Trump's hush money trial
The opening statements in the first criminal trial of a former American president provided a clear roadmap of how prosecutors will try to make the case that Donald Trump broke the law, and how the defense plans to fight the charges on multiple fronts.
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Georgian opposition parties urge mass protests against 'Russian' bill
Six Georgian opposition parties appealed last week for mass protests against a bill on "foreign agents" which they say aims to block the South Caucasus country's path towards the European Union and NATO.
Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway
Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories from becoming public, a prosecutor told jurors.
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Columbia University extends hybrid classes through end of semester as tense protests prompt safety concerns | CNN
Columbia University faces a seventh day of tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations as solidarity protests have rippled to other colleges and prompted arrests at NYU and Yale.
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Zelenskyy meets members of the US Congress in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met members of the US Congress in Kyiv on Monday after concluding a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
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House Freedom Caucus chair calls for end to taxpayer-funded media after NPR scandal ends with editor's exit
House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good is calling for taxpayer funds to stop going toward NPR and any media outlet.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 789
As the war enters its 789th day, these are the main developments.
Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded by describing Musk as an “arrogant billionaire” who considered himself above the law and was out of touch with the public.
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North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to testing activities and threats that hav...
New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word
A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too.
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Wyoming GOP convention recap: Republican Party goes all in for Trump, all out for governor
The Cowboy State's GOP convention gives Trump the nod and censures Republican Governor Mark Gordon
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Supreme Court sharply divided over enforcing municipal homeless camping ban
The Supreme Court appears deeply conflicted over a city's ban on homeless camping in public spaces that is meant to fight the growing homelessness crisis.
Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation
Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at bases near Gaza.
Philippine troops kill 12 suspected Muslim rebels in clash that wounded 7 soldiers
Philippine troops have killed the leader of a small Muslim rebel group and eleven of his men blamed for past bombings and extortion in a clash in the country’s south.
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As Trump mulls his VP pick, an abortion-rights group warns about 'extremist' candidates
EMILY’s List President Jessica Mackler said voters are living in a "state of chaos and cruelty" because of Trump's record on reproductive rights.
www.nbcnews.comModi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally
The opposition accused him of hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” and used some of his most incendiary rhetoric to date.
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Putin didn't pledge Russian support for Iran if US retaliates for attack on Israel | Fact check
Multiple experts say Putin didn’t make that statement. A post claiming he did was shared three days before his first public comments on Iran's attack.
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CIA botched its handling of sexual assault allegations, House intel report says
The committee’s findings were based on interviews with 26 whistleblowers and a review of 4,000 pages of CIA documents.
www.nbcnews.comAs Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week. The trip comes as U.S.
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Biden student loan forgiveness promises coincide with rise in scams - Washington Examiner
The FTC is warning about scammers as the president hypes plans to cancel loans.
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'Possible kidnapping' caught on home-security camera, police say
"We are looking for any information the community may have regarding this incident," Hillsboro Police said in a press bulletin.
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday.
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Rousing a sleeping giant: Trump perks up as testimony begins in hush money trial
Analysis: After frequently closing his eyes through the rote legal procedure, Trump focused more intently on the other key players in the room once opening statements began.
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2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 people on board
Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board
China evacuates over 100,000 as heavy rain continues to lash south
China is facing increasingly extreme weather events as climate change takes its toll.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case filed by Starbucks against the National Labor Relations Board.
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Speaker Johnson’s first big win - Washington Examiner
The United States is now
www.washingtonexaminer.comPennsylvania's primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race
Pennsylvania's primaries will cement the lineup for a high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick.
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Pennsylvania community outraged over transgender student with ‘hit list’ beating female student - Washington Examiner
Parents and students of North Penn School District in North Wales, Pennsylvania, called out teachers and administrators after a transgender student, a biological male identifying as a female, brutally beat an unidentified middle school girl with a Stanley cup in the school cafeteria last week...
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Suspect arrested and charged with vandalizing Rutgers Islamic center, stealing Palestinian flag during Eid al-Fitr | CNN
A suspect has been charged with a federal hate crime after allegedly breaking into and destroying property at Rutgers University’s Center for Islamic Life.
www.cnn.comGlobal plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
Plastic production continues to ramp up globally and is projected to double or triple by 2050 if nothing changes.
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Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Philippe Lazzarini tells Al Jazeera that Israel’s campaign against UNRWA aims to strip Palestinians of refugee status.
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary.
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Texas House Republican’s district office vandalized by ‘anti-Israel activists’ - Washington Examiner
John Carter's Texas district office was vandalized by "anti-Israel activists" on Monday morning.
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Prosecutors at hush money trial say Trump led 'porn star payoff' scheme to 'corrupt' 2016 election
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was called as the prosecution’s first witness following opening statements from both sides.
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House GOP blame game erupts after Johnson forces through $95B Ukraine, Israel aid plan
House Republicans are blaming each other after their latest bid to pass border security measures failed over the weekend.
Trump's $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise
New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Donald Trump have settled their differences over a $175 million bond that Trump posted to block the collection of a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals.
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Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?
The measure sailed through the House as part of a foreign aid package.
Supreme Court prepares to debate Trump immunity claim in election interference case
The high court will hold arguments Thursday morning in what could determine Donald Trump's personal and political future
With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on homelessness, which is reaching record levels in the United States.
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Trump trial: Prosecution say hush money was 'pure election fraud'
But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.
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Not a winning strategy: Four times House GOP all-or-nothing politics has cost it - Washington Examiner
In the 118th Congress, House Republicans have been riddled with party infighting and chaos since being sworn into office earlier in 2023.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSupreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences. The high court will consider whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Top 4 takeaways from Day 5 of Trump's hush money trial
Here are the top takeaways from the fifth day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Trump says it's a "very, very sad day in America" as historic hush money trial starts
For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
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Biden offers qualified condemnation of antisemitic protests at Columbia - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden delivered a qualified denunciation of anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
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'No place to go': Supreme Court debates cities' leeway to crack down on homeless camps
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Supreme Court, lying down under blankets to show their solidarity with the people at the center of the case.
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Few have heard about Biden's climate policies, even those who care most about issue — CBS News poll
Those who prioritize climate change feel somewhat unsatisfied — more of them feel Biden has done too little.
www.cbsnews.comSupreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Biden administration appeal over the regulation of difficult-to-trace ghost guns.
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Trump trial: 1st week of testimony ends with testimony from Michael Cohen's former banker
See updates from the first two weeks of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel yet to back up UNRWA claims – report
Independent review of UN agency for Palestinians says Israel yet to provide evidence for allegations against its staff.
Analysis: Polls show substantial support for candidates like RFK Jr. How much of it is real? | CNN Politics
Historical precedent suggests the election performances of third-party and independent candidates rarely live up to their pre-election polling.
www.cnn.comReview of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
A review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency found Israel never expressed concern about anyone on the staff lists it received since 2011.
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NY vs Trump: The evidence prosecutors can present if former president testifies
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg may bring up E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit and Attorney General Letitia James' case should former President Trump take the stand, the judge presiding over the trial ruled Monday.
Supreme Court conservatives skeptical of challenge to Oregon city's crackdown on homeless
The case, concerning ordinances in Grants Pass, raises questions under the Constitution's Eighth Amendment, which bars cruel and unusual punishment.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports
Asian benchmarks extend gains after U.S. stocks claw back some of their losses from last week. The yen weakened further to fresh 34-year lows.
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Blinken, ahead of China visit, calls out Beijing’s ongoing 'genocide' against minority Muslims
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reported to have alleged that Beijing is still committing genocide against Uyghur Muslim minorities.
Bernie Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez boost Joe Biden's climate agenda on Earth Day
President Joe Biden announces $7 billion in grants to help provide solar power for nearly a million low-income families.
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Climate politics and the bottom line — CBS News poll
Many Americans see an economic cost to combating climate change.
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‘Battlelines’ drawn as jury hears opening remarks in Trump hush money case
Opening arguments deliver starkly different portraits of the former US president in historic criminal trial.
Mass arrests made as US campus protests over Gaza spread
Demonstrators at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.
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Biden administration finalizes controversial minimum staffing mandate at nursing homes | CNN Politics
The Biden administration will finalize on Monday the first-ever minimim staffing mandate at nursing homes, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.
www.cnn.comPro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at NYU and Yale, and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed.
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Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report
The report adds Israel has not provided "supporting evidence" that many UNRWA staff are members of terror groups.
www.bbc.comBiden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
President Joe Biden has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine.
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Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers
Isreal Easterday took "a symbol of treason, defiance of the law, and insurrection" to the Capitol before he temporarily blinded two officers with chemical spray, prosecutors said.
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Supreme Court to consider clash of Idaho abortion ban with federal law for emergency care
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about whether Idaho's near-total ban on abortion is preempted by Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA.
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What to know about Pennsylvania and the 2024 election
Pennsylvania’s presidential primary election is Tuesday. It's a prelude to the November general election, when the commonwealth is expected to again play a critical role in the race for the White House.
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Melania Trump announces initiative to woo gay voters during fundraiser, organizer says
Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for her husband, an organizer said
Israeli military intelligence chief resignation will put peers on the spot
Haliva also called for establishing an investigative committee, in what would be a first step towards accountability.
AOC helps Pennsylvania ‘Squad’ member Summer Lee who could lose seat over Israel - Washington Examiner
The Pennsylvania Democrat has received help from her colleagues on the Hill, including firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
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Biden admin notes 'urgent' concern over Israel in Gaza human rights report
Israel was prominently featured in the preface of the Biden administration's 2023 Human Rights Report from the Department of State, which highlighted U.S. concerns about the civilian toll in Gaza.
Image of Trump post saying he's 'just as innocent' as O.J. Simpson is fabricated | Fact check
The image is fabricated. There is no such statement about Simpson's death on Trump's Truth Social account or on the former president's website.
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Papua New Guinea leader blasts Biden for claiming his uncle was eaten by cannibals
President Biden is facing heavy criticism from the leader of Papua New Guinea after his comments suggesting his uncle was eaten by cannibals in the nation.
Trump trial updates: Prosecutors say Trump engaged in criminal conspiracy and a cover-up. Defense lawyers call it 'democracy.'
Former President Donald Trump's historic trial on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records got underway in Manhattan on Monday.
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was ‘Plasmic Echo,’ court records show | CNN Politics
Plasmic Echo – a name that could conceivably work for 1970s rock band or could describe the supernatural goo left behind by the ghosts chased in the movie “Ghostbusters” – appears to be the code name for the FBI investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House.
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Nike cuts 740 workers from Oregon headquarters - Washington Examiner
Nike is set to lay off at least 740 employees from its Oregon headquarters as the sportswear giant prepares for an anticipated revenue drop.
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In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights
The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.
Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
President Joe Biden has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine.
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The remarkably stable 2024 race: From the Politics Desk
Plus, New York prosecutors for the first time lay out their case against Trump in a courtroom.
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Analysis: Will Trump testify? What he says and why it’s a risky bet | CNN Politics
Prosecutors and defense lawyers for former President Donald Trump opened the New York criminal trial on Monday by laying out their opposing sides of the case.
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Trump, New York AG resolve dispute over $175M bond in civil fraud case
Attorneys for Donald Trump at a Monday hearing successfully defended the $175 million bond the former president secured in his New York state civil fraud case.
Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools
With cameras not allowed at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, live news blogs are coming into their own as an important news tool.
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Biden builds early advertising edge as Trump spends millions on legal fees | CNN Politics
Joe Biden holds a big edge on the airwaves over Donald Trump in the opening weeks of their general election matchup. The president and his allies nearly tripled his rival’s network in ad spending over the past month and half while Trump has had to devote millions of campaign funds to legal expenses.
www.cnn.comIsrael's military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack on Oct. 7
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation sets the stage for what’s expected to be more fallout from Israel’s top security brass over the Oct. 7 attack.
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NY court will publish transcripts from Trump's hush money trial. Here's how you can access them.
New York courts typically do not allow for cameras in the court room. But for Trump's hush money trial, transcripts will be published online daily.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear dispute over Biden administration's "ghost guns" rule
The Supreme Court will consider a court fight over a rule from the Biden administration that imposed requirements on the manufacturers and sellers of ghost guns.
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Judge rules against NY attorney general, says Trump's $175M judgment bond will stand
Former President Trump’s $175 million bond judgment stemming from his non-jury civil trial will stand, a New York judge ruled Monday after New York Attorney General Letitia James attempted to invalidate it.
Washington Examiner’s Sarah Bedford argues anti-Israel mentality in US could be vulnerability for Biden in 2024 - Washington Examiner
The United States has seen a growing number of protests held against Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
A Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while carrying a Confederate battle flag has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for pepper spraying two police officers in the face, temporarily blinding both of them.
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Supreme Court confronts the US homelessness crisis
In a tense hearing, the justices weighed whether sleeping outdoors could be criminally punished.
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 4/22/2024
U.S. stocks have clawed back some of their losses from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% Monday to recover more than a quarter of last week’s rout.
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Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms
Protesters call Gustavo Petro’s policies ‘dire’ as his government attempts to reform healthcare and other sectors.
Good Samaritans band together to save 71-year-old in fiery highway crash
A group of good Samaritans jumped into action to help save a 71-year-old after his car became engulfed in flames on a Minnesota highway.
House Democrat warns Columbia president over antisemitic protests: Your job is on the line - Washington Examiner
Jared Moskowitz said Columbia University President Minouche Shafik should look to the former Harvard University and UPenn presidents for "what not to do."
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Trump trial highlights: DA alleges Trump led 'cook the books' scheme to hide 'porn star payoff'
Opening statements are set to begin today in former President Donald Trump's historical New York criminal trial.
www.nbcnews.comBiden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
The medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal.
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Opening statements and the first witness | CNN Politics
Prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys delivered opening statements and the first witness – a former National Enquirer publisher – was called Monday
www.cnn.comJury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands
A jury says BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of 2 people who were exposed to asbestos when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town.
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RFK Jr. has a new plan for government transparency: ‘Budget on blockchain’ - Washington Examiner
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the public to know how much something as trivial as a toilet seat will cost the government.
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Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays
Since 1983, the state has promised families and pregnant women a right to shelter. Now, lawmakers are moving to overturn that right.
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RFK Jr railing against 'racially rancid' voter ID laws in unearthed writings
Independent White House hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. railed against voter ID laws in resurfaced writings and interviews done ahead of the 2008 presidential election.
Defense lawyer Todd Blanche goes after Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels in opening arguments
In Donald Trump's trial for 34 counts of falsifying business records his defense lawyers attacked key witnesses in their opening statements.
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Lawmakers criticize CIA's handling of sexual misconduct but offer few specifics
A congressional committee is criticizing the CIA’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations in its ranks, saying victims have been deterred from coming forward and were aware of “little to no accountability or punishment for the perpetrators of the assaults.”
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Manchin endorses pro-union Democratic mayor in bid to replace him - Washington Examiner
In a critical move for Democrats in West Virginia, outgoing-Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has made his endorsement choice in the state’s Democratic primary.
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Israel lashes out as U.S. expected to cut aid to IDF battalion over alleged human rights violations
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.
www.cbsnews.comThe US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?
Israel expects its top ally, the United States, to announce that it’s blocking military aid to an Israeli army unit over gross human rights abuses in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago.
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The Jewish vote could play a huge role in 2024. Pennsylvania is about to put up an early test.
Jewish voters could play a major role in the big battleground state this fall. Before that, there's a key primary approaching Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
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Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.
Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
Thousands of Indigenous people are gathering in Brazil's capial for what is expected to become a protest against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's unfulfilled promises to create reserves and expel illegal miners and land-grabbers from their territories.
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Michael Douglas claims Biden ‘sharp as a tack’ ahead of fundraiser hosted by Hollywood couple - Washington Examiner
The actor brushed off concerns that some have had over President Joe Biden seeking a second term in office.
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They were promised jobs in Russia. They ended up fighting in Ukraine.
Frustrated families of Indian migrant workers forced to fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine say they feel they have no choice but to travel there to get their loved ones back.
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'Our Revolution': Far-left lawmakers host event taking aim at 'anti-peace' pro-Israel group
Leftist lawmakers in the House of Representatives are featured at a Monday evening event aimed at attacking the pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. and "building progressive power in Congress."
Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace COVID-19's origins, despite publicly declaring support for an open scientific inquiry, an AP investigation finds.
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Papuan leader dismisses Biden 'cannibalism' remark
James Marape says the US president had a "blurry moment" when describing his uncle's fate in World War Two.
www.bbc.comBill allowing parents to be fined for child's criminal offenses heads to Tennessee governor
A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their child’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.
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Israel-supporting House Democrat denies apology from ‘rabid racist’ celebrity father - Washington Examiner
Ritchie Torres denied an apology from celebrity father Mohamed Hadid after a report he had sent the New York Democrat homophobic and racist messages.
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Agitator behind ‘Death to America’ chants in Chicago contributes to Iran state TV, Hezbollah-linked channel
Activist who led crowd in chants of “Death to America" has a long past of promoting Iran and the causes of terrorist organizations while claiming to hold “anti-war" stance.
Poland's leader says his country is ready to host NATO members' nuclear weapons to counter Russia
Poland’s president says the NATO member would be ready to host the nuclear weapons of the military alliances’s other members in response to Russia’s moving its nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus.
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Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits | CNN Politics
An appeals court in Texas ruled in favor of Sidney Powell last week, upholding a state court judge’s ruling that tossed out an attorney discipline petition against the lawyer for her involvement in former President Donald Trump’s election reversal efforts.
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Russia and Kazakhstan still struggling with floods
Parts of Russia and Kazakhstan continued to experience widespread flooding, even as water levels in some rivers begin to drop, Russian state TV said on Monday.
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Donald Trump set to receive $1.25 billion worth of Trump Media stock in DJT earnout bonus
Trump Media, which owns the Truth Social app, was trading at around $35 per share at midday Monday.
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In major homelessness case, Supreme Court grapples with constitutionality of anti-camping ordinances
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
www.cbsnews.comIowa lawmakers address immigration, religious freedom and taxes in 2024 session
Iowa lawmakers have wrapped up the General Assembly’s four-month session that focused on reforming the way special education is managed and speeding up tax cuts.
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Pining for Pennsylvania: McCormick seeks do-over in fight for crucial Senate seat - Washington Examiner
Neither candidate is new to the Pennsylvania campaign trail, raising the stakes for Republicans and Democrats as they pour millions into the Keystone State.
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House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims | CNN Politics
The CIA has “failed to handle allegations of sexual assault and harassment within its workforce” in a “professional and uniform manner,” and appeared to mete out “little to no accountability or punishment” for perpetrators, according to a House report released on Monday.
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Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia
California reject bill to crackdown on how utilities spend customers' money
A crackdown on how California utilities spend customers' money has failed to pass the state Legislature.
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'Weaponization' of the ATF? Fatal Arkansas raid has lawmakers asking what went wrong?
Federal and state lawmakers demand answers and more transparency from the ATF after the fatal March 19 raid in Arkansas.
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Tennessee's GOP governor says Volkswagen plant workers made a mistake in union vote
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga made a mistake by voting to unionize under the United Auto Workers.
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Deadly opioids smuggled into UK in dog food, BBC learns
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.
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Grindr facing U.K. lawsuit over alleged data protection breaches
A law firm alleges users’ highly sensitive information, including HIV status and the dates of their latest HIV tests, were provided to third parties for commercial purposes.
www.nbcnews.comSupreme Court denies request by Arizona candidates seeking to ban electronic vote tabulators
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider a request by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
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How a trial works: Trump’s first criminal case heads to sentencing | CNN Politics
To better understand what’s going on during Donald Trump’s hush money case, CNN compiled the steps of a criminal trial.
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Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice: Lose his arm or lose his life
Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm
Missouri lawmakers again try to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
Lawmakers are poised to take another shot at defunding Planned Parenthood in Missouri. The House's majority leader on Monday said the chamber will send the bill to Republican Gov.
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TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
www.cbsnews.comAs jury begins deliberations in Trump’s hush-money trial, here’s what happened in the case
Former president’s New York criminal trial draws to a close as the US awaits a verdict
Judge denies new sentencing hearing for 2 brothers awaiting execution for 'Wichita massacre'
A Kansas judge has denied a request for a resentencing hearing for two brothers awaiting execution for a quadruple killing known as the “Wichita massacre,” ruling that he lacks jurisdiction to approve a reexamination of the sentences.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Mike Johnson to resign and Columbia classes go virtual over protest tensions: Morning Rundown
And opening statements will begin today in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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Cheney: Supreme Court should conclude Trump has ‘no immunity’ - Washington Examiner
Liz Cheney said the Supreme Court should find Donald Trump has "no immunity" and that any delay of his trial will have a "profoundly negative impact."
www.washingtonexaminer.comAid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines
The seven-month effort to pass the package effectively held Ukraine hostage to the internal politics of its biggest ally.
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Trump trial in "hush money" case gets underway with opening statements and first witness
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 29 cents to $82.85 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for June delivery fell 29 cents to $87 per barrel.
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Protests engulf Columbia University and other campuses with encampments, arrests
Columbia University has been thrust into turmoil after a congressional antisemitism hearing with President Nemat Shafik and a rise in Israel-Gaza war protests on campus.
Mexico's likely next president would be its first leader with a Jewish background
By mid-2024, Claudia Sheinbaum will most likely become Mexico’s first female president. She would also be its first leader with a Jewish background in a country that’s home to nearly 100 million Catholics.
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LA District Attorney Gascon files felony charges against suspect in break-in at Mayor Karen Bass' home
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has filed felony charges against the man accused of breaking into Mayor Karen Bass’ home on Sunday morning.
Cheney warns of ‘profoundly negative impact’ if SCOTUS doesn’t resolve Trump immunity case quickly | CNN Politics
Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney said Monday if the Supreme Court does not resolve the issue of presidential immunity “quickly and decisively,” it will have a “profoundly negative impact” on the country.
www.cnn.comUK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged that deportation flights to Rwanda would begin this summer.
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Freedom Caucus defends moves that sent Ukraine funding to Senate without border aid - Washington Examiner
The House did have a separate border security bill, but it failed to pass with the necessary 2/3 threshold.
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Trump's lawyers argue 'democracy' in response to 'porn star payoff' allegations. What you missed on Day 5 of his trial.
The prosecution detailed allegations of a sensational tabloid scheme to “catch and kill” stories that could have proved damaging to Trump.
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Debunking misinformation about Stormy Daniels amid Trump hush money trial | Fact check
Roundup from the USA TODAY Fact-Check Team about Stormy Daniels and former President Donald Trump's ensuing hush money trial.
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Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns
Jewish Tunisians who organize an annual pilgrimage to one of the world’s oldest synagogues are planning a scaled-down event next month.
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Ukraine and the European Union must adapt their strategies to US aid realities - Washington Examiner
Ukraine and the European Union must adapt their battlefield and political strategies in recognition that this may be the last major U.S. aid package.
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Documents found on a North Korean server suggest US studios may have unknowingly outsourced animation work | CNN Politics
North Korean illustrators and graphic designers appear to have helped produce work for US animation studios unbeknownst to those companies, suggesting that unreleased episodes of a few popular American cartoons could include work from one of the most closed-off economies in the world.
www.cnn.comTrump cedes control of the cash collateral for his $175M civil-fraud bond under new agreement with NY officials
The GOP frontrunner and his bond underwriters agreed Monday to keep the cash in what's essentially a Trump-proof lockbox while he appeals.
No charges yet in weekend crash that killed 2 siblings at Michigan birthday party
Investigators in Michigan need more time to collect information before charges are filed in the deaths of two young siblings who were killed by a suspected drunken driver at a birthday party.
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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden has marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities
Labeling skeptics of Ukraine aid as Putin stooges is a lazy smear - Washington Examiner
Labeling skeptics of Ukraine aid as Putin stooges is offensive and lazy. Supporters of Ukraine funding should instead address their opponents' concerns head-on.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed 13 earlier this month
Schools and offices in Hualien and the surrounding county were ordered closed as hundreds of aftershocks continued to strike on land and just off the coast in the Pacific Ocean.
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Russia spymaster meets with Cuban, Bolivian, and Brazilian counterparts in Moscow - Washington Examiner
Nikolai Patrushev has met with Cuban, Brazilian, and Bolivian security chiefs in Moscow.
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Earth Day 2024 report card: Experts address America's climate change action
As the effects of climate change come knocking at American doors, experts say U.S. lawmakers can no longer rely on crisis response measures and must take action.
Myanmar’s figurehead vice president, a rare holdover from Suu Kyi's civilian government, steps down
Myanmar’s Vice President Henry Van Thio is stepping down. He served in the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and then continued in the position after the military ousted her to seize power in 2021.
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Man kills wife, 3 kids in murder-suicide mass shooting; 4th child survives unharmed: Police
A man killed his wife and three of his children in an apparent murder-suicide mass shooting at a home in Oklahoma, according to police.
India sends supersonic missiles to Philippines that ‘can hit’ China’s ships - Washington Examiner
Philippine forces have acquired supersonic cruise missiles from India, enhancing Manila's ability to target China's forces in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army
A lawyer for a military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq says the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people.
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Judge approves safeguards for Donald Trump's $175 million civil business fraud appeal bond
A New York judge approved an agreement Monday to strengthen the $175 million bond in Donald Trump's civil fraud case while he appeals.
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Chinese generosity in lead-up to cleared doping tests reflects its growing influence on WADA
In the two years before the World Anti-Doping Agency cleared 23 Chinese swimmers of doping allegations, that country’s government contributed nearly $2 million in additional funding to WADA programs, including one designed to strengthen the agency’s investigations and intelligence unit.
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Ground beef potentially contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a consumer alert on certain ground beef that could possibly be contaminated with E. coli.
Nearly 100 Belarus political prisoners have severe medical problems, rights group says
A human rights group says that nearly 100 political prisoners in Belarus who were incarcerated in a severe crackdown on dissent are suffering severe medical problems and could be close to death.
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