The Supreme Court appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but it seemed possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
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Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but decision’s timing is unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
A majority of the justices did not appear to embrace the claim of absolute immunity that would stop special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. But in arguments lasting more than 2 1/2 hours in the court’s first consideration of criminal charges against a former president, several conservative justices indicated they could limit when former presidents might be prosecuted, suggesting that the case might have to be sent back to lower courts before any trial could begin.
At Supreme Court, Trump lawyer backs away from absolute immunity argument
Trump attorney D. John Sauer conceded there are allegations in the indictment that do not involve "official acts," meaning they would not be subject to any presidential immunity.
www.nbcnews.comEx-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
Manhattan jurors will hear more witness testimony from a veteran tabloid publisher, and Trump faces a looming decision over whether he violated a gag order imposed by the judge.
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Trump attorney, Supreme Court justice clash on whether a president who 'ordered' a 'coup' could be prosecuted
Former President Donald Trump's attorney in the presidential immunity case clashed with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan over whether a president "who ordered a coup" can be prosecuted.
Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims
There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling “for the ages” and of the Founding Fathers, too.
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US Supreme Court divided on whether Trump can be prosecuted
The justices discussed immunity, coups, pardons, Operation Mongoose - and the future of democracy.
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Trump has good day arguing immunity but that doesn't nix Jan. 6 prosecution: ANALYSIS
At Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing, a majority of justices clearly didn’t buy the full sweep of his assertion of executive power -- but that may not matter much
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to announce that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine.
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Gorsuch steers Supreme Court in Trump immunity case: ‘We’re writing a rule for the ages’ - Washington Examiner
Neil Gorsuch took control of the debate at the Supreme Court in a case where Donald Trump is asking whether he has full immunity from criminal prosecution.
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18 indicted in 2020 Arizona election case, Donald Trump 'unindicted co-conspirator'
An Arizona grand jury listed Donald Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator as they indicted 18 for their roles in the 2020 "fake electors" scandal.
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Supreme Court questions Donald Trump obstruction counts while weighing immunity from all charges
Supreme Court justices raised questions about an obstruction charge against Donald Trump and hundreds of others -- while hearing a different case.
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McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
www.cbsnews.comHow Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
Oklahoma is poised to become the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside in the state illegally.
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McConnell reiterates that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his past comments that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office.
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New poll reveals how voters' views on abortion have changed as Dems seek to make issue a central 2024 theme
A new poll has revealed a record level of support for abortion among American voters as Democrats seek to make the issue a central theme in the 2024 election.
Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
Here are 10 key moments and exchanges from Trump's immunity hearing before the Supreme Court
Supreme Court seems open to middle ground on Trump immunity - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court appeared open to a middle-ground approach to a bid by former President Donald Trump to invoke presidential immunity for his criminal charges.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Two U.S. officials say Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
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‘First we take Columbia’: Pro-Palestinian activists spread occupation guidebook to overrun schools - Washington Examiner
Pro-Palestinian protesters are circulating a guidebook to activists across the country encouraging more occupations and teaching them how to be successful.
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Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme as Pecker continues testimony
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
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SCOTUS sees ‘dangerous precedent’ in Trump immunity case if presidents can prosecute rivals: experts
Legal experts tell Fox News Digital that most of the Supreme Court justices appear concerned with how a decision in Trump's immunity case will impact future presidents.
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one.
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'To protect Donald Trump': Hush money trial witness details deals with Playboy model and porn actress
Trump has denied claims that he had sexual encounters with the two women, Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels.
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics | CNN Politics
Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money case inside how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Trump – and how his decision not to pay for Stormy Daniels’ story led to Michael Cohen ultimately paying...
www.cnn.comThe National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that
Testimony by former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker during Trump's hush money trial has been shocking.
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NYPD responds to AOC, says officers 'have to teach' anti-Israel mobs the 'consequences of their actions'
The New York Police Department responded to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., after she criticized Columbia University for allowing law enforcement personnel on campus.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Hamas says ceasefire a must before any deal
Letter signed by major world powers does not address basic issues facing Palestinians, group says.
Biden is a stunning 10 points away from reelection lock - Washington Examiner
Head-to-head presidential preference polls are all the rage, but the pros have looked to approval ratings as the key to an incumbent’s chances.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war
Donald Trump on Thursday claimed a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia was “nothing” compared to the college campus protests that have sparked around the country over the Israel-Hamas war.
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Trump immunity case highlights: Ex-president's lawyers and DOJ argue before Supreme Court
Latest news and live updates on former President Donald Trump's arguments at the Supreme Court on presidential immunity from election interference charges.
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5 takeaways from historic Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim
Here are 5 takeaways from Trump's immunity case before the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on Thursday
To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is rooted in the earliest and most formative political memories of the two top Republicans in Congress.
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Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s criminal trial, but as Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom — irritated, seemingly tired and, by his own declaration, freezing cold — the president is still finding plenty to say about his rival.
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Trump hush money trial highlights: David Pecker returns to testify about Playboy playmate payouts
Latest news and live updates on Day 7 of the Trump hush money trial as testimony against the former president continues.
www.nbcnews.comDozens arrested on California campus after students in Texas detained as Gaza war protests persist
The actions across the U.S. came after Columbia University averted another confrontation between students and police earlier in the day.
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Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate says Republicans 'making a mistake' by not discussing health care
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde said Republicans are "making a mistake" by not discussing the issue of healthcare in the United States.
Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
A federal judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump’s request for a new trial after a jury awarded $83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation.
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Biden efforts to pocket Pennsylvania in jeopardy after write-in votes pass 60,000 mark in primary - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden may have an uphill battle ahead of him in Pennsylvania, after the write-in option on the Democratic primary ballot got over 60,000 votes.
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Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
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Biden touts American 'comeback' as he celebrates computer chip deal in upstate NY
Calling it a "big deal day," President Joe Biden visited Syracuse, New York Thursday to celebrate tech company Micron’s plans to build a campus of computer chip factories made possible in part with $6 billion of government support.
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College protests updates: Police crackdown leads to hundreds of arrests
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
These people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today
As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, criminal charges are piling up for the people who tried to help him stay there in 2020 by promoting false theories of voter fraud.
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'It's on everybody's mind': Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech
A Morehouse professor said many students and faculty members were "wrestling" with whether to protest the president's visit.
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17 states sue EEOC over rule giving employees abortion accommodations in Pregnant Workers act
Tennessee leads a lawsuit by 17 states over a rule in the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act providing employees accommodations like time off for abortions.
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Blocks from the White House, US students stand steadfast with Gaza
Palestine solidarity encampment springs up at George Washington University despite crackdown and arrests across US.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
www.cbsnews.comEarly voting begins for North Carolina primary runoff races
Early in-person voting has started across North Carolina for next month’s runoff elections, including one congressional and two statewide primary contests.
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GOP state lawmakers appeal to SCOTUS to challenge Biden's 'usurpations' of their power to run elections
Twenty-seven Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers have appealed to the Supreme Court to let them sue President Biden over his executive order on elections.
A US-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward. But big concerns remain
The construction of a new port in Gaza and a U.S military-built pier offshore are underway, but the complex plan to bring more desperately needed food to Palestinian civilians is still mired in fears over security and how the aid will be delivered.
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17 states sue EEOC over new employer abortion accommodation rule | CNN Politics
A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a new rule that requires employers to provide abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Here is where the inflation scourge stands six months out from Election Day - Washington Examiner
Six months from now, voters will decide one of the most closely watched elections in modern history, one that might be decided over the issue of inflation.
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Constitutional questions and hush money: Donald Trump's strange split screen court moments
There was no mistaking the elevated tone at the Supreme Court, nor the tawdry nature of the testimony in New York. A look at Trump's split screen.
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First with Trump, now with Kamala Harris: Kim Kardashian is advocating for criminal justice reform
Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform.
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US military starts building pier off of Gaza to deliver aid
The U.S. military has begun building the temporary pier off of Gaza that will bring 2 million meals a day to Gaza.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792
As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.
New York Times blasts Biden for 'avoiding questions' from journalists in blistering statement
The New York Times released an scathing statement calling out President Biden for his lack of access to the media as the White House's feud with the paper continues to escalate.
House approves bill to criminalize organ retention without permission
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill making it a crime for medical examiners to retain a deceased person’s organs without family permission.
apnews.comTrump immunity case highlights: Ex-president's lawyers and DOJ argue before Supreme Court
Latest news and live updates on former President Donald Trump's arguments at the Supreme Court on presidential immunity from election interference charges.
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Nebraska removes two-year waiting period for felons to vote
The Cornhusker State will now allow approximately 7,000 people who finished a felony sentence to vote without delay.
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Secret Service says agent on Harris’ detail was removed from assignment after distressing behavior | CNN Politics
A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President Kamala Harris’ detail was removed from their assignment after displaying behavior that colleagues found “distressing,” the agency said.
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House Republicans lay out evidence of Manhattan district attorney’s ‘partisan aim’ to prosecute Trump - Washington Examiner
The House Judiciary Committee claimed that Alvin Bragg brought a weak case against Trump because he succumbed to pressure from a former special prosecutor.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAlabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing “harmful” materials or programs to minors.
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Trump says it was 'made clear' that a president 'has to have immunity,' during 'monumental' SCOTUS arguments
Former President Trump reacted to the “monumental" hearing on presidential immunity at the Supreme Court Thursday, saying he thinks it was “made clear" that a president “has to have immunity."
US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
The United States and China are butting heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S.
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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants | CNN Politics
As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% nationwide feel Donald Trump is being treated the same as other criminal defendants, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Most of the country was divided over whether he is being treated more harshly (34%) or more...
www.cnn.com17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions.
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Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity
Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of the charity Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the violation of migrant children’s rights
Trump didn't miss children's prior graduations – and judge didn't say he did | Fact check
Merchan didn't say anything like this to Trump. He said he would consider adjourning for a day as long as the trial wasn't running behind schedule.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Evidence of torture, executions in mass grave
Palestinian Civil Defence pledges to cooperate with an independent investigation into mass graves containing 392 bodies.
Forbes didn't put Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on its cover. Image is fabricated | Fact check
No such cover exists in Forbes' online vault. The magazine has not ranked people based on the power they have since 2018.
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Fellow reservist warned of mass shooting before gunman's attack in Maine
U.S. Army reservist Sean Hodgson who provided the clearest warning ahead of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting is expected to answer questions from the commission that's investigating the tragedy.
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EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions, but it's likely to face court challenges
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
www.cbsnews.comRecreational marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative
A North Dakota ballot initiative group can gather signatures to put a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana to a statewide vote in the fall.
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DOJ will not turn over Biden's recorded interview with Special Counsel Hur to Congress
The Justice Department said Thursday it will not produce subpoenaed audio recordings of former Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden to House Republicans, maintaining that its “cooperation" with the congressional investigation has been “extraordinary."
With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
It leaves the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence.
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Biden administration FCC aims to reinstate open internet regulations undone in Trump era - Washington Examiner
Open internet regulations whose repeal became a cause celebre of sorts among “Resistance” types during the Trump presidency are going back on the books. With backing from the Biden administration, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 on April 25 to reinstitute updated net neutrality...
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Supreme Court signals further delay in Trump election interference case as it weighs immunity claims
Trump's appeal and the court's handling of it have already delayed a trial. What the court rules — and when — will determine whether the trial can take place before the election.
www.nbcnews.comSelling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal
It's now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York. The first-in-the-nation law went into effect this week.
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OnPolitics: A ham sandwich? A solar eclipse? Justice Alito has questions
During Supreme Court arguments Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday aimed for the stars – and the deli counter.
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Justice Alito questions whether presidents will have to fear 'bitter political opponent' throwing them in jail
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday asked Justice Department attorneys whether presidents will have to fear prosecution by a "bitter political opponent" if they reject former President Trump's immunity arguments.
Biden is pandering to young voters on issues most don’t care about - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s pandering to young voters is embarrassing, especially when you realize he is pandering to the smallest pocket of young voters there is.
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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government
Haiti has opened a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional council tasked with picking a new prime minister and preparing for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands ...
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned in New York
Victims group describes the New York appeal court's decision to retry Hollywood mogul as "profoundly unjust".
www.bbc.comTennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called “anti-abortion trafficking” proposal Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved just a day prior. In that version, supporters are hoping to stop adults from helping young people obtain abortions without permission from their parents or...
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case, but also reluctant to give special counsel Jack Smith carte blanche to pursue those charges.
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In Trump immunity case, divided Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
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Most voters doubt Biden’s physical, mental fitness to be president, Trump’s ability to act ethically: poll
Most Americans remain broadly critical of both President Biden and former President Trump just six months ahead of the election, a Pew Research Poll finds.
Ukrainians sigh with relief as US unlocks aid but say it won’t repel Russia
Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s forces counterattack.
Federal judge temporarily blocks confusing Montana voter registration law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Montana law that appeared to require people to cancel previous voter registrations before signing up to vote, or risk facing felony charges.
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Minnesota lawmaker's arrest is at least the 6th to hit state House, Senate in recent years
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell's arrest this week follows a handful of other sitting Minnesota lawmakers who have been arrested while serving in office.
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Freeing TikTok: Ending Chinese control of the social media platform would enhance free speech - Washington Examiner
It didn’t take Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book The Anxious Generation to alert us to social media’s pernicious effects on children and teenagers. And it turns out that TikTok, a digital application owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, goes viral in the minds of young people significantly...
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U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza
The Hamas leader in Gaza has so far rejected a proposal to secure the release of hostages even though it meets most Hamas demands, a Biden administration official said.
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Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country
Ukraine is seeking to reverse the drain of potential soldiers from the country
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits spraying officers on Jan. 6
Gregory Yetman set off an FBI manhunt after he fled in November when the bureau came to arrest him for assaulting officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
www.nbcnews.comProsecutors want a reversal after a Texas woman's voter fraud conviction was overturned
Prosecutors in Texas asked the state’s highest criminal appeals court on Thursday to reverse a ruling that overturned a Fort Worth woman’s voter fraud conviction and five-year prison term for casting an illegal provisional ballot.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy opens up on US aid, Israel, Trump
Volodymyr Zelenskyy opens up on Biden's recent approval of a massive aid package for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Israel's fight against Iran and Hamas in Gaza.
Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election
Planned Parenthood affiliated groups have announced a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina for the 2024 election.
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USC cancels grad ceremony as campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza continue
Protests against the Gaza war have erupted in dozens of US campuses, and there have been hundreds of arrests.
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National Enquirer editor said Stormy Daniels' affair story was true: Texts shown to jury
National Enquirer editor Dylan Howard texted David Pecker about Stormy Daniels, saying her affair with Donald Trump was a true story, texts show.
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Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition
Thousands of Indigenous people, frustrated with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are marching in Brazil's capital to demand official recognition of lands they live on.
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Harvey Weinstein accusers shocked by ‘institutional betrayal’ of appeals court decision - Washington Examiner
"This today is an act of institutional betrayal,” One accuser said.
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Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
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Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseases
Focus on India’s southern states in second phase of mammoth election
Kerala and Karnataka in focus as 88 constituencies across 13 states and one union territory go to the polls.
The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have ended after more than 2 1/2 hours in Donald Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
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Analysis: 6 surprises from a major news week | CNN Politics
It was a week of unexpected developments in an unpredictable but consequential election year.
www.cnn.comFerrying voting machines to mountains and tropical areas in Indian elections is a Herculean task
NEW DELHI (AP) — From the Himalayan mountains to the tropical Andaman Islands, Indian officials are using helicopters, buses, trucks, boats, donkeys, and mules to carry electronic voting machines for India’s gigantic national elections.
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Florida, South Carolina, and Louisiana to resist Title IX over redefinition of sex - Washington Examiner
Florida, South Carolina, and Louisiana have joined a growing chorus of states pledging to resist the Biden administration's overhaul of Title IX rules.
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Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says
The proposed and passed laws include measures to restrict trans youths’ access to transition-related care, school bathrooms and sports teams.
www.nbcnews.comUS abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case
Action in courts and state capitals around the U.S. this week have made it clear again: The overturning of Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion did not settle the issue.
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Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.
www.bbc.com'Karen is a nice girl': David Pecker testifies Donald knew Playboy model Karen McDougal
Former National Enquirer exec David Pecker testified about what led the publication to buy Karen McDougal's story about her alleged affair with Trump.
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White House seizes on Mitch McConnell's remarks that Trump stalled action on border security
In a new statement, the White House cited comments by the Senate Republican leader to argue that Trump rejected a compromise on a border deal for political gain.
www.nbcnews.comUS growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace.
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Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris at White House to talk criminal justice reform | CNN Politics
Kim Kardashian joined Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday for a roundtable to discuss pardons issued by President Joe Biden - the latest inroad the reality star has made into national criminal justice policy.
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Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
Man was shot 13 times in Chicago traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 rounds, autopsy shows
An autopsy shows a man killed in a traffic stop where plainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 rounds was shot 13 times.
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Dems attack Johnson over impassioned Columbia speech condemning anti-Israel student activists
National Democrats are up in arms over House Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance at Columbia University on Thursday.
Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti has been installed in the capital of Haiti, a nation marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and poverty.
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Blackballed former Wisconsin GOP operative takes aim at new leader by revealing scheming 2020 texts - Washington Examiner
Carlton Huffman, a former operative with a scandal-laden past, accused Andrew Iverson of attempting to “wreak havoc” on Election Day 2020.
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American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail, faces June court date
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
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Share of college students blaming Hamas for Oct. 7 attack on Israel declines in new poll
The single biggest share of college students (41%) in a new survey say Hamas deserves blame for the Oct. 7 attack — down from 52% six months ago.
www.nbcnews.comHamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
The comments by Khalil al-Hayya came amid a stalemate in months of cease-fire talks.
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Monica Lewinsky describes life in Clinton White House by joining in on Taylor Swift-inspired trend - Washington Examiner
Lewinsky flexed her social media muscles Thursday with a White House-related post jumping in on a popular Taylor Swift trend.
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Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters could be upstaged by Broadway without assistance from the government, Democratic lawmakers say.
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Pro-growth economic policies counter climate change rather than contributing to it - Washington Examiner
Crusaders in the campaign against climate change often sound less concerned with tackling greenhouse gas emissions and more with undermining pro-growth capitalism.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What's coming next?
TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company or face a ban.
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel | CNN Politics
The Department of Justice doubled down on its decision to not release the audio files of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur to House Republicans, stating that Republicans have not established a legitimate legislative purpose for demanding these recordings, in a new...
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No cuts: Proposed bill could change skipping the security line at the airport
A proposed California bill, SB 1372, would ban CLEAR and third-party expedited security services from expanding without the use of a dedicated lane.
Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy
Asian shares are mostly higher despite worries about the economic outlook and inflation in the U.S. and globally.
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Analysis: Did Trump’s lawyers misquote George Washington? Here’s what the first president actually said | CNN Politics
Searching for some evidence that the Founding Fathers would have supported “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for former President Donald Trump, his lawyers have turned to George Washington.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/25/2024
Stocks closed lower on worries about a potentially toxic cocktail for financial markets, one where inflation remains stubbornly high but the economy’s growth flags.
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Harvey Weinstein: Ashley Judd leads backlash against quashed rape conviction
The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein.
www.bbc.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 76 cents to $83.57 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 99 cents to $89.01 per barrel.
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