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House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes
Leaving Washington behind, prominent far-right House Republicans who have repeatedly thrown this Congress into chaos showed up Thursday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial to do what they do best.They stood outside Trump Tower filming their support for the indicted former president. They filed into the Manhattan courthouse “standing back and standing by,” as Rep. Matt Gaetz put it — invoking Trump’s call to the extremist Proud Boys. They were admonished to put down their cell phones.
New York Times: Upside-down US flag flew at home of Justice Samuel Alito after 2020 election | CNN Politics
An upside-down American flag – a symbol used by some supporters of former President Donald Trump who challenged the legitimacy Joe Biden’s 2020 victory – hung outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after the election, The New York Times reported Thursday.
www.cnn.comGOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio
The House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with an effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
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Democrats want more answers from Justice Clarence Thomas about $267,000 loan for RV
Two Democratic senators say Justice Clarence Thomas needs to show whether he owed, and paid, taxes on any loan forgiveness.
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Daniel Perry: Texas pardons US soldier who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
www.bbc.comJustice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
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Trump trial Day 18 takeaways: Fireworks on the stand as finish line nears
Much of Thursday's court proceedings in Trump's hush money trial were consumed by the defense cross-examination of Michael Cohen, his former attorney and fixer.
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Takeaways from Day 18 of the Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Donald Trump attorney Todd Blanche raised his voice and flailed his arms at Michael Cohen, accusing the prosecution’s star witness of making up a phone conversation with Trump just before he sent $130,000 to Stormy Daniels’ attorney in October 2016.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Tanks, jets ‘wipe out everything’ in Jabalia
Israeli military has intensified its bombardment of Jabalia camp with at least six people reported killed.
Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention
The Biden campaign says Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick this summer.
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial as court wraps for the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
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Trump hush money trial turns fiery as defense accuses Michael Cohen of lying
Trump’s hush money trial turned heated Thursday when the defense accused Michael Cohen of lying about a call he said had been about the alleged deal with Stormy Daniels.
MTG and Crockett go after each other’s looks in heated Oversight hearing: ‘Talk s***’ - Washington Examiner
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett were just some of the congresswomen engaging in tense back and forth on Thursday night.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
House Republicans are delivering a rebuke to President Joe Biden for putting a pause on a shipment of bombs to Israel that could be used in an assault on Rafah.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of CFPB, brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism that feeds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional.
House passes GOP bill to force Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel
House Republicans passed a bill to condemn Biden on his Israel policy, even after his admin notified Congress about a new $1 billion weapons deal.
New immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrants
The Biden administration is creating a new process aimed at cutting the time it takes to decide the fates of newly arrived migrants in immigration courts from years to roughly six months.
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U.S. announces effort to expedite court cases of migrants who cross the border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
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House Judiciary votes to hold AG Garland in contempt over audio of Biden's Hur interview
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not releasing President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.
5 takeaways from the opening of Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial | CNN Politics
The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez is off to an explosive start, with prosecutors saying the New Jersey Democrat was “on the take” from a cast of shady characters and lawyers for Menendez and his co-defendants all casting blame on the senator’s wife, Nadine, for any potential crimes.
www.cnn.comMichael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
The trial, now in its fourth week of testimony, will resume in Manhattan with potentially explosive defense cross-examination of Cohen.
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Blinken to meet with Arab and Palestinian Americans amid rising tensions with Biden administration | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Palestinian and Arab American leaders Friday evening, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.
www.cnn.comWhat to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza
A U.S.-built pier is in place to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, but no one will know if the new route will work until a steady stream of deliveries begins reaching starving Palestinians.
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Fresh off visit to Trump trial, Matt Gaetz takes to Twitter to echo Proud Boys shoutout
Rep. Matt Gaetz joined Republicans supporting Donald Trump at his Manhattan criminal trial, and he echoed Trump's 2020 line about the Proud Boys
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South Africa urges ICJ to order Israel to halt Rafah assault
As Israel escalates assault on crowded southern city of Rafah, lawyers tell court, ‘If Rafah falls, so too does Gaza.’
5 big takeaways from Day 18 of Trump's hush money trial
Defense attorney Todd Blanche hammered away at former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's credibility Thursday in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.
What we know, and don't know, about the presidential debates
President Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump have agreed to participate in two presidential debates.
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In a split vote, Morehouse faculty votes to award Biden an honorary doctorate
A procedural oversight turned the faculty vote into a way for staff members to voice their opposition to Biden’s visit. The vote was 50-38, with roughly a dozen people abstaining.
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Young voters trust Trump over Biden on two ‘defining’ issues of 2024 election: Poll - Washington Examiner
A new poll revealed young registered voters trust former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden on reducing prices and securing the border.
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As Cambodia launches $36.6bn building drive, China, Japan fight for spoils
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a 174-project master plan that has attracted bids by rival powers.
War in Ukraine: Key weeks ahead for Russia’s offensive in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.
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House GOP passes bill to force Biden to send bombs to Israel, testing Democratic unity
The bill would coerce Biden to continue sending arms to Israel or else lose funding for the Pentagon and Department of State.
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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem.
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Redistricting battles have mostly ended. Here’s how they could determine the balance of power in the US House | CNN Politics
After months of legal and legislative skirmishes, much of the 2024 redistricting drama is behind us. But it hasn’t significantly affected the fight for the House.
www.cnn.comSlovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister
Fico was in serious but stable condition, a hospital official said, after the populist leader was hit multiple times in an attempt on his life that shook the small country.
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West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
Doug Skaff ran in the secretary of state’s race as a Republican on Tuesday. He finished second behind projected winner Kris Warner.
www.nbcnews.comJustice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
The Justice Department has announced multiple arrests in a series of complex stolen identity theft cases that officials say are part of a wide-ranging scheme that generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program.
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House Democrat warns Johnson over Trump trial visit - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) survived a bid to oust him from the speakership thanks to Democrats killing the effort, but some are having second thoughts.
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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
www.cbsnews.comSupreme Court sides with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spurning a conservative attack
President Joe Biden says the Supreme Court's rejection of a conservative-led attack that could've undermined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is “an unmistakable win" for consumers.
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'Unacceptable': GOP lawmaker vows to fight back against controversial ID program for illegal immigrants
Republican Rep. Troy Nehls is introducing legislation to bar any federal funds from going to the ICE Secure Docket Card program, shared first with Fox News Digital Thursday.
No, Ted Cruz didn't forget Pledge of Allegiance; video is altered | Fact check
The original video, which Cruz posted online in 2021, shows the Republican senator correctly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in ‘very serious’ condition after being shot
Interior minister says suspect charged with attempted murder is ‘lone wolf’ who had joined anti-government protests.
'The world's fault': Zelenskyy speaks out amid Russian assault
ABC News had an exclusive interview with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday.
4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; nearly 1 million without power in Texas
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said strong winds and "some twisters" hit the area, downing power lines, spreading debris and leaving many roads impassable.
www.nbcnews.comPsychedelic therapy and workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget year
California lawmakers on Thursday voted to keep hundreds of bills from advancing for a floor vote during a tough budget year.
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Medical schools are ‘skirting SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action, report shows
A group of medical professionals is sounding the alarm that medical schools across the country are defying the Supreme Court’s ruling requiring admissions programs to abandon race as a factor.
House passes bill to prevent Biden from withholding weapons to Israel as GOP ramps up pressure on Democrats | CNN Politics
The House voted on Thursday to pass a GOP-led bill to compel the delivery of defensive weapons to Israel as Republicans ramp up pressure on President Joe Biden over his handling of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
www.cnn.comLawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against US Rep Cuellar of Texas
Prosecutors and defense attorneys have discussed in court whether classified documents might play a role in the trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas.
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Senate Democrats attempt to revive bipartisan border deal as Lankford rejects ‘nonserious’ effort - Washington Examiner
Senate Democrats refiled a previously failed bipartisan border security bill in a bid to get Republicans to again oppose legislation that they helped craft.
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‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war
Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.
Trump and Biden hone their messages ahead of the first debate and stretch run
Some strategists say the candidates are talking too much about the past and not enough about the future.
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U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans as Florida woman becomes 5th tourist arrested for ammo in luggage
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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Oregon man convicted of sexually abusing 2 teen girls he met online gets 12 1/2 years in prison
Prosecutors say an Oregon man who met two 15-year-old girls on Snapchat, sexually abused them while traveling through three states and finally abandoned them at a park has been sentenced to over a decade in prison.
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'This is a sham': Republican allies gather at Trump trial in support of former president
About a dozen House Republicans assembled outside the New York City courthouse to blast aspects of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
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Algerian man found alive after 26 years in neighbour’s cellar
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.
www.bbc.comShaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence
In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc’s most controversial figures.
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At least 4 dead in Houston after 'exceptionally' strong storm hits Texas: Mayor
A rare "high risk" warning for flash flooding has been issued in Texas and Louisiana.
President Biden hails 'major step' toward easing federal rules on marijuana
President Biden endorsed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug as he hailed his administration taking a "major step" toward the move.
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Johnson rebukes Biden, Schumer over blocked Israel aid as House votes to force bomb deliveries
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused President Biden of "using his authority to defend himself politically" rather than defend Israel ahead of a House vote.
Google wants judge, not jury, decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
Google is asking that a federal judge, rather than a jury, decide whether it violated U.S. antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising.
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U.S. citizen accused of conspiring with North Korean IT workers to infiltrate 300 U.S. companies and get remote tech jobs, feds say
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
www.cbsnews.comUkraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advance.
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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing BLM protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned a white ex-Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against racial injustice
House Republicans investigate reports of ‘elderly’ anti-abortion activists being denied ‘necessary’ healthcare in jail - Washington Examiner
Republican House lawmakers are looking into reports that two anti-abortion elderly women in jail are not being provided with necessary medical care.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge dismisses lawsuit by Georgia court candidate who sued to keep talking about abortion
A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion.
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Republican candidate's 'weak and gay' campaign ad sparks comedic pushback
Valentina Gomez, who is running for Missouri secretary of state, drew attention this year for a video showing her burning queer books with a flamethrower.
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Pence secures taxpayer funds for his defunct White House campaign | CNN Politics
Federal election regulators on Thursday authorized public matching funds for Mike Pence’s dormant White House campaign – acting on a request the former vice president’s campaign initially made in October, only weeks before he ended his short-lived bid for the Republican nomination.
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US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers.
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Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade - BBC News
It comes a day after the Russian and Chinese leaders pledged a "new era" of partnership between their countries.
www.bbc.comWatchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data
The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data.
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Pro-Israel billionaires urged New York crackdown on Gaza protests: Report
WhatsApp leaks reveal group of business leaders discussed ways to pressure officials to clear pro-Palestine protesters.
Rwanda genocide tribunal comes to end after almost 3 decades
The UN’s International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has officially concluded after 29 years, the Office of the Prosecutor has announced.
Who is Barron Trump? What to know about Donald Trump's son graduating high school
Here are a few need-to-knows about Donald Trump's youngest son graduating from Oxbridge Academy on Friday.
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Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin calls out Biden for refusal of VSU presidential debate: ‘Huge snub’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin posted on X that Biden was turning his back on the people of his state and the country, when he decided not to debate Trump in Virginia.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/16/2024
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their record levels after the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly topped the 40,000 level for the first time.
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Gold bars, basement carpeting and more. Here’s what prosecutors say bought off a US senator | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces his second, distinct bribery and corruption trial in seven years starting Monday.
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Trump says he has 'no problem' welcoming RFK Jr. to debates if he qualifies
In an interview with NBC affiliate WTMJ of Milwaukee, Trump also said it’s likely he will announce his running mate at the Republican convention in late July.
www.nbcnews.comArkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional
The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.
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One person not frequently seen at Trump's trial: Alvin Bragg, the D.A. who brought the case
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
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Judge grants detransitioner's lawsuit against doctors to proceed in court: 'Sufficient' allegations
Detransitioner Prisha Mosley’s lawsuit against the health care providers who pushed “gender-affirming care" on her as a teen was recently cleared by a judge.
Trump New York trial: Cohen gets animated after defense frames him as serial liar - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's lawyers challenged his former fixer Michael Cohen over his past lies during sworn testimony, framing the prosecution's witness as a serial liar.
www.washingtonexaminer.comArchaeologists believe they've found site of Revolutionary War barracks in Virginia
Archaeologists in Virginia have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War.
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World's oceans have gone 'crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril
Conditions last year were so unusually warm in some waters that heat stress levels were literally off the charts of NOAA's alert system.
www.nbcnews.comHaiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic
As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighboring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries.
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Girlfriend of US Airman killed by Florida deputy speaks out
The girlfriend of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was on the phone with Fortson when he was killed, is speaking out about the May 3 incident.
Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area
A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a Republican candidate challenging the results in a 2022 judicial race in the nation’s third-most populous county.
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Canada sanctions Israeli settlers as attacks on Palestinians skyrocket
Western countries tout support for a two-state solution but exert little pressure over expanding settlements.
RFK Jr. campaign says he supports abortion limits at ‘fetal viability’ and ‘differs’ from Shanahan on 15-18 week limits | CNN Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign said late Thursday that he supports restricting abortion access at “fetal viability” and that comments from running mate Nicole Shanahan — about the campaign supporting federal limits “between 15 and 18 weeks” of gestation — do not reflect Kennedy’s views. It’s...
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US soldier detained in Russia pleads guilty, official says
Gordon Black, the U.S. soldier detained in Russia, has "admitted guilt" on a charge of theft, according to TASS, a state-owned news service.
Israel-Gaza: What did the ICJ ruling really say?
The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?
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Donald Trump says there's a 'pretty good chance' he will announce VP pick in Milwaukee at Republican National Convention
Trump also weighed in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he would still participate in presidential debates if Kennedy qualifies to be on stage.
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Why some conservative Vietnamese Americans are angry about L.A. County’s new ‘Jane Fonda Day’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ decision to mark Jane Fonda Day on April 30 was met with pushback by some who criticize the actor’s vocal opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1970s.
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White House: Biden asserted executive privilege over Hur recordings at request of Attorney General Garland
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed that Attorney General Merrick Garland asked President Biden to assert executive privilege over his Hur interviews.
The late Rev. Billy Graham is immortalized in a statue unveiled at the US Capitol
A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham has been unveiled at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, where it will stand on behalf of his native North Carolina.
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Trump hails parental rights as ‘civil rights issue’ of this era in possible tease of VP choice - Washington Examiner
Presidential candidate Donald Trump echoed a school choice sentiment Sen. Tim Scott has repeatedly hailed.
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DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it's officially moving with a proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.
Kim's sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has again denied that her country has exported weapons to Russia.
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Why Egypt backed South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the ICJ
Angered by Israel’s moves in Gaza and the regional security risks they pose, Egypt joined the genocide case.
"One Chip Challenge" led to Massachusetts teen's death, autopsy finds
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
www.cbsnews.comLawyer for family of slain US Air Force airman says video and calls show deputy went to wrong home
A lawyer for the family of Roger Fortson says the bodycam footage of the Florida sheriff’s deputy who killed the Black U.S.
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Justice Department moves forward with easing federal restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles
Newer, nonhormonal drugs cost hundreds of dollars a month and may not be covered by insurance. Women who need them are left with the bill.
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Biden campaign high on DOJ's marijuana shift, 'smokes' Trump for inaction during his term
President Biden's re-election campaign is blasting former President Trump for inaction on marijuana reform during his administration following an historic shift in federal policy.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 60 cents to $79.23 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 52 cents to $83.27 per barrel.
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Arizona woman charged in North Korean IT worker scheme that raised millions | CNN Politics
US federal prosecutors on Thursday charged an Arizona woman with participating in an elaborate fraud scheme to help foreign IT workers pose as Americans, get hired by major US companies and earn $6.8 million in revenue that could benefit the nuclear-armed North Korean regime.
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Alaska lawmakers don't include tribal seats on Seafood Task Force after intense debate
Alaska's youngest legislator, 26-year-old Democratic state Rep. CJ McCormick, demanded tribal seats on state Seafood Task Force
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As conservatives put religion in schools, Satanists want in, too
The Satanic Temple is known for trolling the religious right, but in its fight for religious pluralism, it's become a powerful foe.
www.nbcnews.comWisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
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Trump video discusses elections and COVID-19, not bird flu | Fact check
The video is miscaptioned. Trump doesn't mention bird flu in the video. It's also not new or "breaking," as the post claims. It's from 2023.
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Russia to expel UK defence attache in a tit-for-tat move
Moscow declares A. T. Coghill persona non grata in response to London expelling Russian defence attache.
Trump dismisses Haley’s success in primaries: ‘Very few voters’ - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump ignored any threat Nikki Haley poses to his campaign in a new interview.
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Supreme Court saves consumer protection agency after a challenge from conservatives and the payday lending industry | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal watchdog created in response to the 2008 financial meltdown may continue to operate in its current form, brushing aside claims from the payday lending industry that could have severely jeopardized years of consumer-friendly banking regulations.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, Army sergeant convicted of murdering protester in 2020
Perry was found guilty in the murder of Garrett Foster at a protest against racial injustice and police brutality in Austin and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
www.nbcnews.comMaverick Kentucky congressman has avoided fallout at home after antagonizing GOP leaders
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has made a habit of antagonizing Washington’s most powerful leaders in his party.
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Jake Sullivan met in-person with representatives of countries whose citizens Hamas took hostage | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan convened for the first time this week an in-person meeting of ambassadors and chief of missions representing countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, CNN has learned, as a ceasefire and hostages release deal...
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Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine is battling breast cancer, will undergo mastectomy
Nadine Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, is battling breast cancer, the senator revealed in a statement Thursday.
Jurors see gold bars in Bob Menendez bribery trial
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
www.cbsnews.comCensus Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South dominates growth
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show America's Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops, highlighted by modest growth in Detroit after decades of declines.
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What to know about self-swabbing for HPV after FDA approves new kits
The FDA recently approved kits that allow women to swab themselves for HPV screening. Here's everything you need to know.
Why Biden might be happy to debate Trump in June
The campaigns have agreed to debate twice before November's election - and the stakes will be high.
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House passes TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in pricing
The bill would require sellers to list the total cost of a ticket to buyers, including fees.
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Who will moderate the 2024 presidential debates?
CNN and ABC announce the moderators for the upcoming Biden-Trump debates in June and September.
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Catholic groups pummel HHS secretary after heated exchange with GOP rep on transgender surgeries
Catholic and conservative groups are criticizing a new Health and Human Services rule that they say would block federal funds from hospitals that refuse to perform transgender surgeries.
The Dow just crossed 40,000 for the first time. The number is big but means little for your 401(k)
Through its long history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has offered a way for people to get a quick read on how Wall Street is doing.
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Biden voter turnout executive order will ‘weaponize’ agencies for his campaign, top lawmaker says - Washington Examiner
An executive order that directed agencies to coordinate with groups on voter turnout is being used as a tool to "weaponize" the government, a lawmaker said.
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Morehouse College to cancel commencement if President Joe Biden's speech is disrupted
David A. Thomas, Morehouse College president will cancel all commencement ceremonies "on the spot" if President Joe Biden's speech is interrupted.
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Royal Family: Unseen pictures to go on display for first time
A new exhibition captures the family's more private and intimate moments from the past 100 years.
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Zelenskyy in Kharkiv as Ukraine claims to partially halt Russia’s offensive
Ukrainian leader meets military top brass, wounded soldiers and says situation is ‘very difficult’ but ‘under control’.
Pentagon's temporary pier off Gaza is ready to begin delivering aid
The Pentagon's temporary pier off Gaza is ready to begin delivering aid, but officials say it will be a slow process at first.
Pennsylvania man charged with threatening Biden in online video | CNN Politics
A Pennsylvania man was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening to kill President Joe Biden and his Cabinet in a video he posted online.
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Merrick Garland: Republicans back contempt charges over Biden special counsel tapes
Joe Biden had blocked the release of audio tapes from a special counsel probe, angering Republicans.
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Boater allegedly involved in teen's death had 'no knowledge' of accident: Lawyer
The boater accused of fatally striking a Florida teenager in a Miami-area bay over the weekend said he had "no knowledge" of the accident, his attorney said.
Former Michael Cohen adviser: 'He told me he had nothing on Trump,' Stormy NDA was 'his idea'
Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, told America's Newsroom that he believes he should be called to testify.
If Trump is found guilty, will Americans still be able to vote for him? Experts weigh in
Multiple law experts weigh in their thoughts on if Trump can legally become president if he is convicted of crimes.
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Biden asserts executive privilege over recording of interview with special counsel demanded by House Republicans
The assertion came as the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees were slated to move forward with a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, who faces bribery charges with him, has breast cancer
The announcement comes during the first week of the senator's trial, where he is accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for official acts.
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A federal court just took a sledgehammer to parental rights - Washington Examiner
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in a case from Montgomery County, that will have broad and devastating implications for parental rights.
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RFK Jr. running mate Shanahan announces $8 million donation to campaign | CNN Politics
Nicole Shanahan, the running mate of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has given the campaign $8 million to help with its efforts to make the ballot in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
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Biden driving China, Russia into 'shocking' partnership, expert warns: 'Blunder of the highest order'
The Heritage Foundation's Michael Pillsbury argued President Biden made his "biggest blunder" yet by driving China and Russia into a closer bilateral relationship.
Putin visits Beijing as Russia and China stress "no-limits" relationship amid tension with the U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
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Facebook, Instagram face EU scrutiny over addictive effects on children
European Commission says it is concerned systems used by apps could ‘exploit weaknesses and inexperience’ of children.
Virginia State University left out in the cold after candidates determine debate schedule
After months of planning, Virginia State University is out of the new debate schedule determined by the candidates.
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New Miss USA crowned after previous winner resigns
Maui native Savannah Gankiewicz has taken the title after Noelia Voigt quit, citing mental health challenges.
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Jen Psaki thinks Biden-Trump debate could collapse: 'I'm still a skeptic'
MSNBC host Jen Psaki said the debates between President Biden and former President Trump may not go forward as planned, despite enthusiasm from both candidates.
The 2024 campaign is a role reversal for Biden and Trump - Washington Examiner
The same wind that sailed Joe Biden’s campaign to victory four years ago now seems poised to return Donald Trump to the White House.
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Man accused of setting N.Y. trooper's dad's house on fire after getting traffic tickets
Tyler Williams was arrested and charged after the investigation allegedly revealed in the hours after being issued traffic tickets and before setting the fire, he used various search websites to learn the address of the Trooper who ticketed him.
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