Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media after attending the day’s proceedings at his hush money trial, in New York, Monday, May 20, 2024. (Sarah Yenesel/Pool Photo via AP)
Trump’s social media account shares a campaign video with a headline about a ‘unified Reich’
NEW YORK (AP) — A video posted to Donald Trump’s account on his social media network Monday included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical news headlines if he wins the election in November.
The headline appears among messages flashing across the screen such as “Trump wins!!” and “Economy booms!” Other headlines appear to be references to World War I.
Judge in Trump's hush money trial threatened to remove witness from court for behavior on stand
The landmark trial will kick back off in Manhattan with more defense cross-examination of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
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Senate Democrats revive bipartisan border security bill as GOP vows to block it again
Republicans, including Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, who negotiated the immigration package, say they will block it this week, dismissing the vote as a political exercise.
www.nbcnews.comWhat's next for Iran's government after death of its president in helicopter crash?
Ebrahim Raisi, was seen as a prime candidate to succeed the 85-year-old supreme leader, and his death makes it more likely that the job could eventually go to Khamenei's son.
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5 big takeaways from Day 19 of Trump's hush money trial
Prosecutors in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president rested their historic case Monday after presenting 20 witnesses and more than 200 pieces of evidence.
Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP's $76 million
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee say they they raised more than $51 million in April, falling well short of the $76 million that Donald Trump and the Republican Party reported taking in for the month.
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ICC: Netanyahu angrily rejects move to seek his arrest
Israel's prime minister lambasts the ICC, saying it has compared Israel to "mass murderers".
www.bbc.comIran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed, state media reported.
apnews.comSenate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW
A Senate inquiry has found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
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Oregon citizens consider approving conservative secession plan to flee liberal-led state - Washington Examiner
The "Greater Idaho Movement" is gaining momentum in the Northwestern state as some rural residents feel they no longer belong in Oregon.
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Generative AI poses threat to election security, federal intelligence agencies warn
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
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Trump trial updates: Appeals court denies defense's bid for judge's recusal
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Will Trump Run as a Felon? A Big 2024 Question Will Soon Be Answered.
The witness list is winding down. Closing statements could come as early as Tuesday. Then a New York City jury will gather in the first criminal trial of a former president to determine whether Donald Trump will campaign this fall as a convicted felon. The political impact of one of the most...
The 'hungry gut' gene variant may indicate who responds best to Wegovy
Researchers looked at 84 patients who were prescribed the weight-loss drug for obesity.
www.nbcnews.comSupreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
The Supreme Court has declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons.
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What ICC arrest warrants mean for Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas
The Israeli and Hamas leaders are suspected of committing war crimes during the continuing war in Gaza.
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'A tyrant': Donald Trump displeased by judge's scolding of defense witness Bob Costello
Judge Juan Merchan cleared his courtroom to chastise a key defense witness for Donald Trump after he made an exasperated comment about the judge's rulings.
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Takeaways from a tense Day 19 of the Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
The prosecution rested their case against Donald J. Trump on Monday in the former president’s hush money trial, which is barreling toward a conclusion as soon as next week.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Death toll in Rafah airstrike rises to 50: Action Aid UK
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
House GOP says revived border bill "dead on arrival" as Senate plans vote
House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.
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Iran’s President Raisi killed in a helicopter crash: What we know so far
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and FM crashed while travelling back from East Azerbaijan province.
Biden is struggling in Nevada. His economic messaging in the key swing state will be one of the biggest tests of his 2024 campaign.
President Biden will have to work hard to address some of the top concerns of Nevada voters: inflation, housing affordability, and health care.
Analysis: Stakes are high for prosecutors to rescue Cohen testimony as Trump trial enters endgame | CNN Politics
The biggest questions as Donald Trump’s first criminal trial resumes Monday are whether his attorneys have destroyed the credibility of star witness Michael Cohen — and how much of the damage prosecutors can fix.
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Austin says 'expectation' is Ukraine won't use US weapons outside its territory, despite Russian advance
Russia has made "tactical gains" in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, a military expert told ABC News.
Hatch Act gets more teeth after White House ‘loophole’ closed - Washington Examiner
The agency responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act is attempting to rein in years of White House violations with new guidance
www.washingtonexaminer.comHelicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East
The helicopter crash in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials were killed is likely to reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran’s influence runs wide and deep.
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Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
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Trump hints Ken Paxton could have a powerful spot in his Cabinet - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump confirmed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is in the running to be his attorney general, calling him "a very talented guy."
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NY v Trump: Michael Cohen admits to stealing tens of thousands from former president's business
Michael Cohen, a lawyer who previously worked for former President Trump, admitted Monday in the NY v. Trump case that he stole thousands from The Trump Organization.
Prosecutors rest their case in Donald Trump's hush money trial
The prosecution rests in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, turning the trial over to the defense for chance to call witnesses.
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Iran helicopter crash: Five days of mourning declared for President Raisi
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei offered condolences after the deaths of the president and foreign minister.
www.bbc.comThe White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's toxic workplace culture
The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down from his post once a successor is appointed.
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Louisiana governor poised to sign stringent transgender bathroom bill
The Louisiana state legislature passed on Friday what critics claim to be one of the most stringent transgender-related policies of any state.
US ‘condolences’ for Iran’s Raisi prompt outrage - Washington Examiner
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's team offered condolences for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death, angering a prominent Iranian women's rights activist.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWar crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu.
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New Hampshire day care owner charged with secretly sprinkling melatonin on kids' food
Sally Dreckmann and three employees were charged with 10 counts each of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Manchester police.
www.nbcnews.comSen. J.D. Vance Says The U.S. 'Could Learn From' Viktor Orbán's Policies
The Ohio Republican is one of the top contenders to become Donald Trump's vice presidential pick ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
The U.S. was set to move 11 detainees out of Guantanamo. Then Hamas attacked Israel.
The move was imminent and Congress had already been notified it would take place when it was called off. More than seven months later, no new date for the transfer has been set.
www.nbcnews.comMichael Cohen testifies it would be better for him financially if Trump gets acquitted: 'It gives me more to talk about'
Donald Trump's not getting convicted would give Michael Cohen more to talk about on his podcast, Cohen testified.
Prosecutors rest their case against Donald Trump in dramatic day of testimony
Trump's lawyers grilled his former fixer Michael Cohen while Judge Juan Merchan briefly booted reporters from the courtroom after scolding a key defense witness.
www.nbcnews.comNevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say
Abortion access advocates in Nevada say they have submitted almost twice the number of petition signatures needed to qualify a measure for the November ballot that would enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
apnews.comHow Kevin McCarthy is influencing the race for his former congressional seat
Rep. Kevin McCarthy resigned from Congress last year after being voted out as House speaker. But McCarthy's political influence is still a major factor in the race to succeed him.
Biden suggests he was vice president during COVID-19 pandemic: 'Barack said to me, go to Detroit'
President Biden appeared to make a gaffe during his speech to an NAACP campaign event in Michigan, suggesting he was vice president during the pandemic.
Image shows wrecked police plane in 2020, not crash that killed Iran's president | Fact check
The Instagram post shows the wreckage from the crash of an Iranian police plane in 2020, not the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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During arraignment, Capitol riot defendant defiantly predicts Trump will win election and shutter Jan. 6 criminal cases
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
www.cbsnews.comMany remember solid economy under Trump, but his record also full of tax cut hype, debt and disease
Numbers show that the economy during Donald Trump’s presidency has never lived up to his own hype. But polling shows Americans are more confident about his economic leadership than that of President Joe Biden.
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'Are you staring me down?': Fiery moment between judge, defense witness in Trump hush money trial
In a fiery moment on Monday, Judge Juan Merchan reprimanded a key witness testifying in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, appointed Iran's acting president after a helicopter crash?
Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed president after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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Trump trial: Cohen says he stole thousands from company
The prosecution rested Monday and closing statements are expected to take place next week.
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Why was a black congresswoman not criticized for her racist comment about white men? - Washington Examiner
A black congresswoman made a racist comment about "white men."
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New York man with ties to European royalty disappears in California, authorities say
Attilio Brillembourg was last seen early Saturday in Malibu, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
www.nbcnews.comAustralia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
Violent unrest that has beset the French Pacific archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence from France.
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Woman pleads guilty to shooting rural Pennsylvania prosecutor, sentenced to several years in prison
A Pennsylvania woman will serve four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a county prosecutor after a confrontation about a property transfer he handled as a private lawyer
The Latest | US and Israel strongly condemn ICC prosecutor's request to arrest Israeli officials
The United States and Israel both vehemently condemned a request by the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in connection with the seven-month war in Gaza.
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Trump allies meet with Netanyahu and other Israeli officials as pressure builds on prime minister
Former national security adviser Robert O’Brien was accompanied by John Rakolta, who was a U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, and Ed McMullen, a former U.S. ambassador to Switzerland.
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Biden courts battleground state Black voters with two big speeches
In Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.
www.cbsnews.comNikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's allies and opponents alike are awaiting her decision on whether to endorse Donald Trump.
apnews.comBiden: what would Trump have done if the Capitol riots had been led by Black Americans?
The US president Joe Biden asks at civil rights event: ‘what do you think he would have done … if Black Americans had stormed the Capitol?’
What other leaders have died in aircraft crashes? Iran's Ebrahim Raisi only the latest
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is the latest world leader to die in a plane crash. Some have caused suspicion, grief, and conspiracy theories.
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Minnesota GOP aims to take down Klobuchar with backing of conspiracy theorist former NBA player - Washington Examiner
The Minnesota Republican Party's endorsement of Royce White, an ex-NBA player who has embraced a number of right-wing conspiracy theories, came as a surprise.
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‘Hell on Earth’: Gaza ‘nightmare’ intensifies as Israeli forces attack
UN officials issue urgent warnings as aid flow dries up during Israeli army operations and restrictions.
State Department offers condolences for death of Iran's president in 'baffling' move, human rights lawyer says
The State Department offered its official condolences Monday for the death of two Iranian officials, including its president, who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
EPA says it will step up cyber regulation of water systems amid increase in cyberattacks | CNN Politics
The US Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up inspections of water facilities that may be vulnerable to cyberattacks, the agency said Monday, citing an increase “in frequency and severity” of cyberattacks on the nation’s water plants.
www.cnn.comJudge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
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Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry
The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area
Death toll grows to 8 in severe Houston-area storms
Nearly 200,000 customers remained without power in southeastern Texas, days after the deadly storm.
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MIT hit with civil rights complaint over race and sex discrimination - Washington Examiner
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was hit with a civil rights complaint Monday, noting one of its programs only allows "women of color" to participate.
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Key witness Michael Cohen testified on weeks of evidence: See tape, emails shown to jury
Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial has concluded its fifth week. Here is some key evidence that jurors saw under key witness Michael Cohen.
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NY v. Trump: Defense motions for order of dismissal, prosecution rests case
Former President Donald Trump's defense team has motioned for an order of dismissal after the prosecution rested its case on Monday. Trump's defense team has called its first witnesses, including Robert Costello, a former legal representative of Cohen. The trial is nearing its conclusion.
www.foxnews.comTop US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug is going forward without the support of the nation’s premier narcotics agency.
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Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of a growing election threat this fall
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
www.cbsnews.comPro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University in Philadelphia over the weekend, prompting a lockdown of school buildings, a day after authorities thwarted an attempted occupation of a school building at the neighboring University of Pennsylvania campus.
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Alaska's declining crab population due to trawlers catches attention of lawmaker
A scientist credited with protecting 370,000 square miles of ocean floor comments on redefining 'midwater' trawl nets that contact the ocean floor.
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Key Senate Democrat doesn't plan to probe Justice Alito over upside-down flag
Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin said there’s not “much to be gained” with a hearing. An upside-down flag outside Alito’s home drew criticism from senators, including Republicans.
www.nbcnews.comTrump is planning a rare Republican campaign stop in the Bronx to court minority voters. Will it make any difference?
In 2020, Trump won nearly 30,000 more votes in the Bronx than he did in 2016. Biden improved the Democratic vote share by a little under 2,000 votes.
Cohen admits to stealing and other takeaways from day 19 of Trump’s trial
Prosecution rested its case in former US president’s hush-money trial, as defence finished cross-examining Cohen.
Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics.
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Republicans courting Manchin to disrupt contest in West Virginia - Washington Examiner
Some Republicans are courting Joe Manchin to run for governor against Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
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The power — and limit — of abortion for Democrats in 2024: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the prosecution rests in the Trump trial and pro-Israel groups wade into Republican primary battles.
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Amal Clooney played key role in ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
Amal Clooney was one of several international legal experts who advised the International Criminal Court on arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders.
Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial set to begin next month
Hunter Biden is pressing for a delay in his federal gun case, asking an appeals court to pause the Delaware trial set to begin next month.
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Biden’s political operation raises $51 million in April, a significant decline from March, but touts $192 million war chest | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s political operation raised $51 million in April — a significant decline from its March fundraising, according to totals released by his campaign Monday.
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Haiti’s Port-au-Prince airport reopens for first time since country hit with gang violence
Haiti’s Port-au-Prince airport has been reopened after being closed for nearly three months after unprecedented gang violence forced it to close.
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has again authorized Juneteenth as a state holiday this year. Ivey’s office said Monday that June 19 will be a state workers' holiday coinciding with the federal holiday.
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Biden slams ICC’s ‘outrageous’ request for Netanyahu arrest warrant
President Biden said Monday that it is "outrageous" for the International Criminal Court to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Republicans Ted Cruz and Katie Britt introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
www.cbsnews.comTestimony at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial focuses on his wife's New Jersey home
A lawyer testifying at Bob Menendez's bribery trial says a New Jersey businessman rescued the Democrat's then-future wife's home from foreclosure just as the senator allegedly helped him secure a lucrative business relationship with Egypt.
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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder can challenge US extradition
It means Mr Assange can remain in the UK for now and challenge US assurances over his prospective trial.
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Iran ‘asked for assistance’ in wake of Raisi helicopter crash, US says - Washington Examiner
Iran asked for U.S. assistance in the search for the helicopter of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
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‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai
Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan’s elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.
If Trump or Biden need an endorsement, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé aren't the best choices
In a new poll from USA TODAY and Suffolk University, it turns out the traditional "celebrity endorsement" may not help politicians this year.
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Scarlett Johansson lawyers up over ChatGPT voice that ‘shocked and angered’ her | CNN Business
Actress Scarlett Johansson said in a statement shared with CNN on Monday that she was “shocked, angered and in disbelief” that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman would use a synthetic voice released with an update to ChatGPT “so eerily similar” to hers.
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Container ship removed 8 weeks after Francis Scott Key Bridge crash in Baltimore
The Dali struck the bridge on March 26, killing six construction workers, and it has remained in the Patapsco River since then.
www.nbcnews.comDignity, joy, a raised fist: Biden renews pitch to Black voters at Morehouse commencement
Gaza protesters wore keffiyehs as Biden tried to assure the crowd: ‘Your voices should be heard, I promise you I hear them’
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
President Joe Biden offered his most direct recognition of U.S. students’ anguish over the Israel-Hamas war, telling graduates of historically Black Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza break his heart, too.
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Progressive senator backs potential ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu: 'Unprecedented war'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders supports ICC's move for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leaders, arguing for global adherence to international law.
Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug is going forward without the support of the nation’s premier narcotics agency.
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Supreme Court's Alito sold stock in Bud Light's owner amid a conservative boycott in 2023
Conservatives targeted the brewer last year over its partnership with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
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World reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking Israel, Hamas arrest warrants
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
Trump trial: Judge reprimands Trump witness over groans
On Monday, witness Robert Costello appeared frustrated on the stand, glaring at the judge.
www.bbc.comTaxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M
The taxpayer costs for the racial profiling verdict arising from then-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns are expected to reach $314 million by mid-summer 2025.
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Trump says Judge Merchan has way to gain back ‘respect’ despite presiding over ‘witch hunt’ trial
Former President Donald Trump said Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the NY v. Trump case, could earn back "respect" if he dismisses the case.
‘We’ll See You at Your House:’ How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
One Friday last month, Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of Congress from Maryland, spent a chunk of his day in court securing a protective order. It was not his first. Raskin, who played a leading role in Donald Trump’s second impeachment hearing, said he received about 50 menacing calls...
How top congressional aides are addressing increased fears they have for safety of lawmakers and their staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
www.cbsnews.comTrump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter
Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, lost more than $300 million last quarter.
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Michael Cohen stealing from Trump org 'more serious' than alleged Trump crime: CNN legal analyst
CNN's Elie Honig said Monday that Michal Cohen's admission to stealing from Donald Trump was worse than the former president's alleged crimes.
Giving someone away: Four times US leaders have blamed their wives in times of turmoil - Washington Examiner
Staring down controversy, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Sen. Bob Menendez have used an age-old strategy to try and get out of their situations.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCandidates begin registering in complicated process to select Thailand's new Senate
Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressive forces hoping for democratic political reforms and conservatives seeking to keep the status quo.
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Abortion rights amendments qualify for the ballot in Colorado and South Dakota
Colorado and South Dakota join several other states in putting the future of abortion rights directly before voters in the 2024 election.
www.nbcnews.comOff-duty police officer injured in shooting in Washington, DC
A off-duty police officer in Washington, D.C., was injured Monday afternoon when a suspect opened fire as the officer was driving to work.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school’s transgender support plans in DC suburbs | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an appeal from a group of parents who claimed their suburban Washington-area school district was hiding transgender support plans involving their children.
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Nevada abortion rights group says it has enough signatures on petition for ballot measure
A Nevada abortion rights group said Monday it has submitted enough signatures to qualify for a constitutional amendment question for the 2024 ballot.
Iran’s president has died in office. Here’s what happens next | CNN
Once seen as a likely successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, President Ebrahim Raisi has died in office, leaving the Islamic Republic’s hardline establishment facing an uncertain future.
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Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?
More than 300 Pakistani students have returned home after violent clashes that left some wounded.
Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules
Connecticut's Supreme Court has ruled that two Republican candidates for the state legislature should not have been fined thousands of dollars for criticizing the governor in their 2014 campaign ads.
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Did prosecutors make a strong case in Trump's hush-money trial?
As the prosecution rests, legal experts assess the evidence so far and the chances of a conviction.
www.bbc.comTarget to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals
The price cuts, already applied to 1,500 items, will eventually include 5,000 food, drink and essential household goods.
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RFK Jr. lists last decade's Iranian president, Putin and Xi as people the U.S. president should meet
The comment came the day a helicopter crash that killed current-day Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dominated headlines.
www.nbcnews.comUS says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
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More severe weather through the Midwest is forecast for Monday.
As emergency crews in three states began mopping up and assessing damage from a series of tornadoes on Sunday, more severe weather is on the way.
Which states will have abortion on the ballot in November?
A total of 10 states either have abortion on the ballot or have initiatives to place it in front of voters in progress.
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FDIC head Gruenberg to resign after losing support of key Democrat over agency scandal - Washington Examiner
After a scathing report on sexual harassment at the FDIC, Chairman Martin Gruenberg has indicated he plans to resign after nearly a decade at the helm.
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Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iranian foreign minister, dies in crash aged 60
The diplomat perished in the helicopter crash that also killed President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday.
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the country.
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Teen resuscitated from cardiac arrest after drinking Panera Charged Lemonade, lawsuit alleges
Luke Adams had to be intubated in March after he consumed the highly caffeinated beverage, which Panera recently announced is being discontinued.
www.nbcnews.comMinnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution as the 2024 legislative session came to an acrimonious end.
apnews.comBiden Flipped Georgia in 2020. This Year Could Be Different.
ATLANTA — The official purpose of Joe Biden’s trip to Georgia in the final days of 2020 was to rally support for two Democratic Senate candidates facing tight runoffs. But the visit looked an awful lot like a victory lap. “I have to say, it feels pretty good,” Biden told a crowd in Atlanta...
America's largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden
The Human Rights Campaign is launching a spending push in six key states to rally “equality voters” — and warns that many still need to be persuaded to vote for Biden.
www.nbcnews.comOver $450K recovered for workers of California mushroom farms that were sites of fatal shootings
Federal officials say that the owners of two Northern California mushroom farms where a farmworker killed seven people in back-to-back shootings last year will pay more than $450,000 in back wages and damages to 62 workers.
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4 big questions as Bob Menendez’s corruption trial enters its second week | CNN Politics
Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, which began with vivid opening statements from both federal prosecutors and defense attorneys, enters its second week Monday.
www.cnn.comUber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise
Uber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.
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Iran helicopter crash: How Iranians reacted to president's crash
Shock and disbelief spread through social media as news about President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter broke.
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Netanyahu arrest warrant called 'gift to terrorists' as pro-Israel lawmakers vow revenge
Pro-Israel lawmakers on Capitol Hill are furious at the ICC chief prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against top members of the Israeli government.
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.
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Seismic storm hits Italy’s Campi Flegrei super volcano with strongest earthquake in 40 years | CNN
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake is part of an ongoing “seismic storm” that has seen more than a dozen events over 2.0 magnitude in the past 48 hours.
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Georgia elections: Six races to watch with Fani Willis and Trump judge up for reelection - Washington Examiner
Two prominent names in former President Donald Trump's Atlanta trial face Georgia primary challengers this week.
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Is it too late to join the bull market? Experts weigh in.
The blazing hot stock market seems to set new records just about every day.
South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament
Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.
Trump's hush-money verdict hinges on a single piece of paper. See the most important evidence in the case.
It's called People's Exhibit 35 — and its "Holy @#&!" contents will clinch or crash Donald Trump's hush-money case. We walk you through it here.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett's viral 'Bleach blonde bad built butch body': coming to t-shirts soon?
After sparring with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene last week, Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced a new merchandise collection featuring her retort.
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 5/20/2024
U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after a quiet day of trading, and the Nasdaq composite rose to another record. The Nasdaq climbed 0.7% Monday.
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Biden pledged to 'end this uncivil war.' Nearly 4 years later, it still rages on.
The president's allies, however, say that Biden isn't giving up and that he still believes the two parties can work together.
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Election officials in battleground Michigan grapple with sweeping voting changes and a presidential election | CNN Politics
This year, voting will be far easier for Michigan residents, thanks to new laws. But the changes have made running elections in the battleground state much harder.
www.cnn.comBillionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away
Billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale has surprised the graduating class at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each of them $1,000.
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Next Iran president will fall in line with Supreme Leader Khamenei's support for terror, says ex-CIA official
Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman said Monday that Iran's oppressive policies domestically and abroad will continue following President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.
Bob Barr elected to lead NRA - Washington Examiner
Bob Barr was elected to lead the NRA Monday. He will be tasked with trying to boost membership and turn around the nonprofit's finances.
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Greek Shipwreck: Concerns over trial of accused
More than 600 people died in the worst migrant shipwreck in a decade
www.bbc.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 26 cents to $79.80 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 27 cents to $83.71 per barrel.
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Spirit Airlines gets rid of change and cancellation fees, joining Frontier
Most larger rivals, such as Delta, American, Alaska and United, got rid of change fees during the pandemic except for the cheapest, most restrictive tickets.
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What does Ebrahim Raisi’s death mean for Iran?
The president was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise | CNN
Ocean water is pushing miles beneath Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” on a daily basis making it more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, according to new research, which used radar data from space to perform an X-ray of the crucial glacier.
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Advocates for IRS whistleblowers accuse Special Counsel Weiss of retaliation, misleading: ‘Smear campaign’
Lawyers for two IRS whistleblowers claim special counsel "hid and twisted" information, prompting angst on Capitol Hill about alleged politicization of the Biden Justice Department.
Doing this exercise through your lifetime protects against knee pain or arthritis
People with knee arthritis are often told by their doctors to keep their joints moving, but it wasn’t clear what activity might be best for that.
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Why did Biden invoke executive privilege over the Robert Hur interview tapes?
What exactly is executive privilege, and how does it allow Biden to restrict access to a deposition with Robert Hur about classified documents?
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Texas judge blocks Biden ATF rule expanding gun background checks - Washington Examiner
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration from enforcing its gun background check rule one day before the measure took effect.
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