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Republican planning impeachment articles against Biden over Israel weapons hold
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) is prepping articles of impeachment against President Biden after he warned that the U.S. will stop supplying offensive weapons to Israel if its forces launch an invasion into Rafah.Mills, a first-year lawmaker, unveiled his impeachment resolution Thursday, which charges Biden with abuse of power, and he said he plans to “pursue action” Friday.
Trump trial highlights: Trump's lawyer grills Stormy Daniels about motives for accepting hush money
Updates and the latest news coverage on Trump’s hush money case on Day 14 of the trial.
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6 big takeaways from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial
Stormy Daniels on Thursday concluded nearly seven hours of dramatic testimony in the former President Trump's criminal hush money trial.
Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed
The relief is desperately needed, with the United Nations saying people in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
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Judge Merchan chides Trump’s lawyers for not objecting more during Stormy Daniels’ testimony | CNN Politics
Judge Juan Merchan called out former President Donald Trump’s defense team during their motion for a mistrial Thursday afternoon, telling them there were many times they could have objected to Stormy Daniels’ testimony, but did not.
www.cnn.comHackers replaced Russian TV schedules during Putin's 'Victory Day' parade with an anti-war message saying the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians' hands
Monday marked Russia's annual Victory Day celebrations. The message told Russian viewers "TV and the authorities are lying" about the Ukraine war.
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Trump criticizes Jewish Democrats as he attacks Biden over threat to withhold U.S. weapons to Israel
The former president has repeatedly criticized American Jews who vote for Democratic candidates, both before and after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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House GOP drafting Biden impeachment articles over Israel aid cutoff threat
House Republicans are coming out with calls for President Biden to be impeached after he threatened to halt offensive weapons aid to Israel if it invaded Rafah.
Israel fumes as Biden signals a harder line against a Rafah ground assault
The president's threat to cut off supplies of weapons was met with a mix of concern and fury by the U.S. ally Thursday.
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FBI watching if US support for Ukraine will spur Russian ‘risk taking’ in 2024 election | CNN Politics
US intelligence officials are watching closely to see if the United States’ support for Ukraine will lead the Russian government to take more risks in potentially interfering in the 2024 presidential election, a senior FBI official told reporters Thursday.
www.cnn.comThe Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have long managed a complicated relationship.
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Trump trial: What we learned from Stormy Daniels' testimony
Experts say the star witness' answers were sometimes useful - and other times completely irrelevant.
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Pro-Israel PAC pledges to ‘go all in’ on defeating Biden after Rafah red line comments - Washington Examiner
The head of a new pro-Israel super PAC slammed Biden's comments over Israel invading Rafah.
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Biden faces new Democratic divisions after Israel shift
Some voters in battleground states think Biden’s threat to withhold certain weapons from Israel goes too far. Others say it’s not enough.
www.nbcnews.comTrump is limited in what he can say about his court case. His GOP allies are showing up to help
Former President Donald Trump is limited in what he can publicly say as his hush money trial is underway in New York.
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Trump New York trial: Karen McDougal won’t take stand after Stormy Daniels testimony - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's lawyer said Playboy model Karen McDougal is no longer expected to testify, shortly after two days of testimony from porn star Stormy Daniels.
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Netanyahu says Israel can 'stand alone' after US threatens to halt arms shipments
Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted.
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Trump struck 'political gold' and it's destroying Biden's re-election strategy, says Thiessen
Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen outlines on "The Faulkner Focus" what impact former President Donald Trump's legal battles will have on President Biden's campaign and the November election.
Russia's Belgorod region hit by aerial strikes, governor says
Russian state TV shared footage on Thursday of the aftermath of aerial strikes on the city of Belgorod, where several residential buildings and cars were damaged.
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Candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia responds to super PAC allegations, misuse of funds
After months of dodging questions, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Hung Cao addressed allegations that he misrepresented PAC spending.
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Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study | CNN
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
www.cnn.comStormy Daniels delivers shocking testimony about Trump, but trial hinges on business records
Trump's lawyers have sought to paint Daniels as a liar and extortionist who's trying to take down the former president after drawing money and fame from her story about him.
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Takeaways from Day 14 of the Donald Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers continued their attack on the credibility of Stormy Daniels for several hours on Thursday, with defense attorney Susan Necheles accusing the adult film star of making up the story of having sex with Trump to make money.
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Trump trial: Judge rebukes Michael Cohen ahead of expected testimony Monday
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson has a survived an attempt by far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from office.
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US facing obstacles getting aid delivered to Gaza after finishing pier construction | CNN Politics
Desperately needed humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza will at least for the next few days remain sitting off the coast of Gaza on an American Navy cargo ship, as the US continues to face obstacles to getting a floating pier in place and operational in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Trump trial replay: Stormy Daniels finishes combative cross-examination in hush money case
Catch up with the latest updates after porn star Stormy Daniels completed her testimony and Donald Trump's lawyers tried to block Karen McDougal from testifying.
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Border Patrol officials who partied with Mexican tequila mogul are now under investigation
The grandson of the founder of Don Julio tequila wanted to launch a Border Patrol-branded tequila. Those plans have been scrapped amid an internal CBP probe.
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Hillary Clinton blasts delays in Trump cases, scolds Supreme Court: 'Justice delayed is justice denied'
Hillary Clinton on Thursday criticized the delays in multiple cases against Donald Trump and scolded the Supreme Court for not deciding on the former president's immunity claim.
Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season
Vice President Kamala Harris has recorded a video commencement message that is being played for graduates at historically Black colleges and universities across the country this spring.
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Democrats berate Trump for reportedly urging $1 billion donation from oil executives - Washington Examiner
Several prominent Democrats slammed former President Donald Trump for reports that detailed him asking for $1 billion from oil executives.
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Mike Pence accuses Biden of impeachment hypocrisy amid Israel arms threat
Former Vice President Mike Pence called out President Biden for threatening to withhold arms aid to Israel during a CNN interview, warning the Israelis not to go farther into Rafah.
When is Marjorie Taylor Greene up for reelection? Plus, who is challenging the Georgia Rep?
The Georgia Congresswoman better known as "MTG" is up for reelection this year, and is expected to win.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim 2 attacks in Gulf of Aden as Iran official renews nuclear bomb threats
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for two missile attacks on two Panama-flagged container ships that caused no damage.
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Tornadoes strike across 7 states with more severe weather on the way
As of Thursday afternoon, at least 17 tornadoes had been reported in the previous 24 hours across seven states.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires head of state guard over assassination plot
Ukrainian state security said earlier this week that they unearthed an assassination plot including two state guards.
California Senate race heats up as Republican Garvey attacks Schiff for former rival’s endorsement - Washington Examiner
Schiff and Garvey are set to face off against each other in the race to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFight over foreign money in politics stymies deal to assure President Joe Biden is on Ohio's ballot
Lawmakers in Ohio have failed to come to an agreement on adjusting a state election deadline that stands to prevent President Joe Biden from appearing on the 2024 ballot.
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DOJ sues Iowa to block immigration law, as 'reentry' measure faces second legal challenge
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Iowa to block the state's new immigration law. It's the second court challenge filed against the new measure.
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Biden is caught in a no-win situation on Israel: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Stormy Daniels returns to the stand in Trump's trial and two GOP VP contenders face a potential roadblock.
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Father convicted of killing his 5-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery sentenced to 45 years to life in prison | CNN
The New Hampshire man convicted of murdering his 5-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery was sentenced Thursday to 45 years to life in prison in a case that spurred an investigation into the actions of the child protective services system and rattled relations between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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Republicans seek tools to force Biden to send weapons to Israel - Washington Examiner
Senate Republicans accuse President Biden of prolonging Israel’s war against Hamas and aiding the terrorist group by threatening to withhold military aid.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKilling of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes
Shooting of a U.S. Air Force airman at his off-base apartment in the Florida Panhandle by a sheriff’s deputy brings to mind other instances of Black people being killed by law enforcement in their own homes.
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Baltimore bridge collapse: shipping channel to reopen by end of May
The MV Dali has been stuck on Maryland's Patapsco river since the Key Bridge collapsed on 26 March.
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GOP floats Biden impeachment for withholding Israel aid, comparing to Trump’s first trial - Washington Examiner
Rep. Cory Mills and Sen. Tom Cotton suggested Biden be impeached for blocking weapons to Israel that Congress approved.
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Inside Biden’s decision to go public with his ultimatum to Israel over Rafah | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s decision this week to make public his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons did not come easily or lightly.
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Trump's former aide tells how he dictated tweets
Madeleine Westerhout tells ex-president's trial that he liked capitals and exclamation marks.
www.bbc.comAfter Weinstein's case was overturned, New York lawmakers move to strengthen sex crime prosecutions
New York lawmakers may soon change the legal standard that allowed Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction to be overturned, with momentum building behind a bill to strengthen sexual assault prosecutions after the disgraced movie mogul’s case was tossed.
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Progressive college students despair Trump could win because of protests over Israel: 'Genuinely concerned'
Progressive voters in Michigan fear backlash to Biden's Israel stance could split the Democratic vote and allow Trump to win the November election.
Ex-Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry charged over illegal foreign donations "scheme"
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
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Florida groups warn abortion rights amendment won't pass without funds to reach voters
In Florida, amendments need 60% or more to pass, a high threshold that abortion rights activists say requires resources to knock on doors, educate voters and ensure turnout.
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Furious Republicans accuse Biden of caving to anti-Israel protesters as 'Squad' Dems claim victory on Rafah
House Republicans and progressive House Democrats are sharing very different reactions to President Biden's threat to cut off offensive aid to Israel.
Georgia Supreme Court declines to rule on whether counties can draw their own electoral maps
The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to rule, at least for now, on whether county commissioners can override state legislators and draw their own electoral districts.
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Universities rescind commencement invitations to U.N. ambassador over conflict in Gaza
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.
www.cbsnews.comFormer aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation
A top former aide to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and a political and business consultant have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to help the Democratic congressman from Texas launder more than $200,000 in bribes and to assist prosecutors in a federal criminal investigation.
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Republicans move to expose Biden for flying in 400,000 ‘unvetted’ migrants - Washington Examiner
Republicans are pressuring the Biden administration to disclose details of an initiative that lets migrants bypass the southern border and fly into the country.
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Cell phone data, mobile apps and paid media: DNC touts voter-targeting plans
In a new memo, the Democratic Party committee outlined some of its plans for spending the cash it has been vacuuming up for the 2024 election cycle.
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Biden administration proposes rule that would rapidly reject migrants who are ineligible for asylum | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a rule that would allow immigration officials to rapidly reject migrants who are ineligible for asylum, casting the new regulation as a measure to enhance border security.
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Misspelled pro-Palestinian message is from Canadian protest, not Columbia | Fact check
The picture shows misspelled graffiti on the front steps of a building at the University of Ottawa in Canada, not Columbia University in New York.
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Voting Rights Act weighs heavily in North Dakota's attempt to revisit redistricting decision it won
Months after it won a lawsuit over legislative boundaries, North Dakota is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the victory.
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Consultants close to Rep. Henry Cuellar plead guilty to conspiracy
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
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Investor convicted in Trump Media insider trading case
Bruce Garelick had been on the board of the publicly traded company shell company that eventually merged with the owner of the Truth Social app.
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Back-to-back rulings against Hunter Biden pave way for June gun trial | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s latest attempts to throw out his federal gun case were rejected in back-to-back rulings Thursday, teeing up a high-stakes criminal trial next month in Delaware.
www.cnn.comUS says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
The U.S. is warning that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries through with plans for an all-out assault on Rafah.
apnews.comTrump trial replay: Stormy Daniels finishes combative cross-examination in hush money case
Catch up with the latest updates after porn star Stormy Daniels completed her testimony and Donald Trump's lawyers tried to block Karen McDougal from testifying.
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Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach
A research group that's trying to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration if the former president wins in November is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an “America First” national security agenda.
apnews.comTrump trial highlights: Trump's lawyer grills Stormy Daniels about motives for accepting hush money
Updates and the latest news coverage on Trump’s hush money case on Day 14 of the trial.
www.nbcnews.comTrump trial: Judge rebukes Michael Cohen ahead of expected testimony Monday
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Israeli tanks massed near-built up areas in Rafah as thousands flee - BBC News
Israeli tanks are massed near built-up areas, after Joe Biden warns against a major offensive there.
www.bbc.comChina and US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern border
Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.
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Democrats seek to make GOP pay in November for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
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Israel-Gaza updates: 300,000 have fled Rafah, UN agency says
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Stormy Daniels delivers shocking testimony about Trump, but trial hinges on business records
Trump's lawyers have sought to paint Daniels as a liar and extortionist who's trying to take down the former president after drawing money and fame from her story about him.
apnews.comBack-to-back rulings against Hunter Biden pave way for June gun trial | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s latest attempts to throw out his federal gun case were rejected in back-to-back rulings Thursday, teeing up a high-stakes criminal trial next month in Delaware.
www.cnn.comUkraine's Zelenskyy says Russia has the initiative in the east but new Western aid is on the way
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s army is facing “a really difficult situation” in eastern regions.
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Biden struggles to get on Ohio’s November ballot - Washington Examiner
Ohio lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would allow Biden to appear on the state ballot in November.
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Thousands flee Rafah assault as aid groups warn suffering will be 'unbearable': Live updates
Israeli forces massed tanks near Rafah despite President Biden's warning that US could withhold some weapons if the Gaza city is invaded.
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Flashback: RFK Jr. praised China's 'organ harvesting' threats to meet climate goals
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously lauded China for allegedly using physical threats as a means to meet climate goals.
Divided Supreme Court rules no quick hearing required when police seize property
A divided Supreme Court has ruled that authorities do not have to provide a quick hearing when they seize cars and other property used in drug crimes, even when the property belongs to so-called innocent owners.
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Trump attorneys highlight how Stormy Daniels cashed in on affair story - Washington Examiner
Defense attorneys grilled porn star Stormy Daniels during Trump's trial about how much money she had raked in by publicly speaking about an alleged affair.
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Trump's VP pick could put a Senate appointment in the hands of a MAGA foe
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would choose a replacement for Marco Rubio. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine would select a successor to JD Vance. Both governors have clashed with Trump.
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Stormy Daniels wraps up testimony in Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
The testimony of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, a central figure in the criminal case against Donald Trump, wrapped on Thursday after the former president’s lawyers continued their attack on her credibility.
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Hillary Clinton fumes over Trump trials repeatedly being delayed ahead of election - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that voters might head to the polls this November before former President Donald Trump's trials are resolved.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTornadoes strike across 7 states with more severe weather on the way
As of Thursday afternoon, at least 17 tornadoes had been reported in the previous 24 hours across seven states.
Schumer says he 'has faith' in what administration is doing on Israel weapons despite GOP pressure
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he has "faith" in how the Biden administration is handling the export of weapons to Israel, despite Republicans expressing concern over the issue.
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Russia’s Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict
In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’.
Senator's fundraising skill could be winning ticket for Trump's veepstakes
Sen. Tim Scott, considered a potential 2024 GOP running mate, raises money for Donald Trump as he helps the former president close the campaign cash gap with President Biden.
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson has a survived an attempt by far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from office.
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Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel over cease-fire, hostage talks as Rafah assault intensifies
U.S. officials fear Israel's invasion could derail cease-fire talks.
Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline | CNN Politics
The Senate voted on Thursday to pass a major federal aviation bill ahead of a key Friday deadline.
www.cnn.comHaley will meet with donors to her shuttered presidential campaign. No Trump endorsement is expected
Nikki Haley is meeting next week with donors who supported her now-abandoned Republican presidential campaign.
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Fentanyl scanners that sat idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border
Congress approved the necessary funds after NBC News reported the scanners were sitting unused in warehouses because there was no money to install them.
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What Trump can learn about picking a vice president from Kamala Harris - Washington Examiner
Political scientists suggest that picking a candidate in an effort to win over key voting groups may not be the best strategy.
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How Biden’s position on Israel has changed since Oct. 7 - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden's positions on Israel and the war in Gaza have changed dramatically since the commencement of hostilities.
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Hunter Biden's bid to toss gun charges rejected by U.S. appeals court
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
www.cbsnews.comGuns are being stolen from cars at triple the rate they were 10 years ago, a report finds
The rate of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade, making them the largest source of stolen guns in the country.
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President Biden says American bombs 'played a role' in deaths in Gaza
In a CNN interview, President Joe Biden said that the U.S. is pausing bomb shipments to Israel as Israeli leaders plan to attack Rafah, where over one million refugees are sheltering.
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Liz Cheney joins old foe Trump in public slam of Biden's latest move in Israel: 'Wrong and dangerous'
Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney and former President Trump both publicly criticized President Biden on social media this week.
Homeland Security proposes change to asylum-seeking process
The Department of Homeland Security proposed changing the way asylum seekers are processed and determine if they are a security risk earlier.
Supreme Court allows copyright claim tied to rapper Flo Rida track to proceed | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a man who claimed he had copyrighted music decades ago that was later used in a 2008 single by the rapper Flo Rida.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/9/2024
U.S. stocks rose to pull the S&P 500 back within 1% of its record following a rough April. The index climbed 0.5% Thursday.
apnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 27 cents to $79.26 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 30 cents to $83.88 per barrel.
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Biden administration will propose changes to the asylum process
Under current law, a migrant who arrives at the border is allowed to continue with the process even if they have a criminal background.
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California to tap generative AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things, under new agreements announced Thursday as part of Gov.
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At Trump trial, defense grills Stormy Daniels in her final day on the stand
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
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TikTok sues to block potential ban. Can it win?
The social platform has a viable case but faces challenges, experts said.
‘It’s not human’: What a French doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah
When asked about Gaza’s hospitals, Dr Lahna is pained by the memories of the sick, wounded and dying.
Trump should debate RFK Jr. at the libertarian convention - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement last week that he will be appearing at the Libertarian National Convention later this month.
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Biden or Trump? Young voters in Queens share their opinions on the candidates
Queens, NY, overwhelmingly supported Biden in the 2020 presidential election, but young voters in the county aren't so sure about whom to vote for in 2024.
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How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel
The Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, traveled to Columbia University two weeks ago to decry the “virus of antisemitism” that he said pro-Palestinian protesters were spreading across the country. “They have chased down Jewish students. They have mocked them and reviled them,” he...
Trump's lawyers imply Daniels' work in porn industry undermines her testimony
It was the adult film star's second day on the stand. On Tuesday, she testified that she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 and agreed to a deal to keep quiet about it.
www.nbcnews.comNew York appeals court rules ethics watchdog that pursued Cuomo was created unconstitutionally
A New York appeals court has ruled that a state commission tasked with investigating ethical violations was created unconstitutionally, a ruling that could strip the watchdog agency of its enforcement powers.
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Here’s what Barron Trump could do as Florida delegate at RNC - Washington Examiner
Barron Trump, former President Donald Trump’s only child with Melania Trump, has been selected as a Florida delegate for the Republican National Convention.
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FIRST ON FOX: Biden gets boost from major health care group warning Trump poses 'threat to public health'
A group of 48 former high-level medical officials have penned a letter pleading with Americans not to put former President Trump back in the White House.
Poland is strengthening border with Belarus, plans to reinforce border with Russia
Poland’s defense minister says his country is strengthening the metal barrier along its border with Belarus to deter illegal migration
Implant by Elon Musk's Neuralink suffers setback after threads retract from patient's brain
Musk’s brain technology startup said the issue cropped up with its first human brain implant weeks after it was inserted.
www.nbcnews.comJudge orders community service, fine for North Dakota lawmaker tied to building controversy
A North Dakota judge on Thursday ordered a state lawmaker to complete 250 hours of community service with the homeless and pay a $2,500 fine after a jury convicted him of a misdemeanor in connection with a controversial state-leased building he has an ownership in.
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Two Russian online film distributors charged under 'LGBT propaganda' law
Russia last year expanded its restrictions on the promotion of what it calls "LGBT propaganda" amid a broader clampdown on queer rights.
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UK students at elite universities join mushrooming pro-Palestine protests
Rishi Sunak is meeting university bosses as more encampments spring up throughout the country.
Johnson Survives Greene’s Ouster Attempt as Democrats Join GOP to Kill It
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday easily batted down an attempt by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia to oust him from his post, after Democrats linked arms with most Republicans to fend off a second attempt by GOP hard-liners to strip the gavel from their party leader. The vote...
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Troops met with Hamas fire in Rafah operation
Defiant Israeli leadership vows to carry out Rafah ground invasion after US halts big-bomb shipment.
Bipartisan efforts stop Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene faced boos on the House floor in her efforts to oust Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House.
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Jobless claims surge to highest level since August in labor market warning sign - Washington Examiner
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits rose by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the highest number of jobless claims in about nine months.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIowa law lets police arrest migrants. The federal government and civil rights groups are suing
The U.S. Justice Department sued Iowa over its new law that would give the state the authority to arrest and deport some migrants.
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The secret to Republican victory in 2024 is hiding in plain sight
A 'long campaign approach' has proven for the last decade that it is more likely to win close elections than the focus on the federally designated official Election Day.
Boeing whistleblower says plane parts had serious defects
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
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See Trump’s legal and election calendar in 1 chart | CNN Politics
Donald Trump spent the first half of 2024 juggling a busy court and campaign schedule as he defended himself in several criminal cases while also vying for a second term.
www.cnn.comDespite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office
Despite being indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is not facing widespread calls for his resignation.
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Biden administration to propose new rule for asylum-seekers
The regulation, which had been in the works for months and will be published by the Department of Homeland Security, seeks to cut down on illegal border crossings.
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US airman shot and killed by police in Florida
Roger Fortson - who was armed - was fatally shot by officers responding to a disturbance call at his home.
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‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas
Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.
Speaker Johnson calls Biden 'off script' with threats to pull Israel support: 'I hope it’s a senior moment'
House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Biden must have gone "off script" by threatening to withhold munitions from Israel, given the White House's recent communications.
Trump’s strategy to delay cases before the election is working
The ex-president scored two huge legal victories this week that make it all but certain two of his trials will take place after November
Michigan former clerk and attorney charged after alleged unauthorized access to 2020 voter data
Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against a former small-town clerk and an attorney who had supported attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Biden says US won't send weapons if Israel invades Rafah
President Biden says the U.S. will withhold more military aid if the Israeli military carries out an all-out assault on Rafah and has noted that American-supplied bombs have already been used to kill civilians during the seven-month war. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
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‘Total lie’: Ann Coulter denies opposing Ramaswamy’s presidency due to his race - Washington Examiner
Ann Coulter denied saying she would not have voted for Vivek Ramaswamy in the Republican Party's primary elections due to his ethnicity, calling accusations of racism a "total lie."
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US House candidate Melissa Vine faces ethics complaint over donations ahead of endorsement
The campaign of Melissa Vine, a Democrat running for U.S. House, tried to submit dozens of donations to an Iowa PAC ahead of an endorsement vote.
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Tornadoes tear through southeastern US as storms leave 3 dead
Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail, leaving two dead in Tennessee and one dead in North Carolina.
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Biden under fire for withholding weapons for Gaza offensive: 'This is a nightmare' for Israel
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., responds to President Joe Biden’s threat to withhold weapons if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invades Rafah, Gaza.
The Latest | Palestinians flee Rafah as Netanyahu vows to widen Gaza assault despite US warnings
Tens of thousands of displaced and exhausted Palestinians have packed up their tents and other belongings and fled the southern city of Rafah for other parts of Gaza.
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Barron Trump selected to be a Florida delegate at Republican National Convention | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, was selected by the Florida GOP as an at-large delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention, according to a list of delegates obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.comDespite numbers showing a healthy economy overall, lower-income spenders are showing the strain
Cracks are showing in one of the main pillars keeping the economy out of a recession: resilient spending by U.S. households.
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Which Republicans refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results?
Top Republicans like Tim Scott are refusing to commit to accept 2024 election results, raising concerns over the potential for another Jan. 6
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Kamala Harris suggests Supreme Court threatens 'fundamental freedoms,' but doesn't want to be 'alarmist'
Vice President Kamala Harris argued during a recent interview with the New York Times that the Supreme Court threatened "fundamental freedoms across the board."
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are protesting in Malmo, Sweden against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Virginia school board votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to schools
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, a school board in Virginia stripped the names of Confederate military figures from two schools. Four years later, the board approved a motion to restore the names.
www.nbcnews.comStorm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life
The storms continue an outbreak of torrential rain and tornadoes that has cut across the country this week, from the Plains to the Midwest and now the southeastern U.S.
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Houston police chief retires amid investigation into thousands of dropped rape cases - Washington Examiner
Houston police chief Troy Finner has retired as an investigation into more than 260,000 incident reports since 2016 that were not investigated continues.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to surprise his running mate with his position on abortion
Kennedy and Nicole Shanahan appeared on separate episodes of Sage Steele's podcast, with Kennedy saying women should be able to make the decision “even if it’s full-term.”
www.nbcnews.comBiden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
The U.S. has historically provided enormous amounts of military aid to Israel.
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'No choice' but to impeach Biden over delayed Israel aid, GOP senator says
Sen. Tom Cotton called on the House to impeach President Biden for delaying ammunition shipments to Israel.
Putin hails Russia's army in Ukraine and warns off West in WW2 victory parade
Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.
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Trump goes face-to-face with testimony he’s denied for years | CNN Politics
“The People Call Stormy Daniels.”
www.cnn.comAs pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks.
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Russia sees window of opportunity to expand attacks as Ukraine awaits further US aid, officials say | CNN Politics
Western intelligence believes Russia is seeking to exploit what it sees as a “window of opportunity” to further step up air and ground attacks on Ukraine to take advantage of the time it will take new weapons and ammunition from the newly passed US military aid package to arrive in significant...
www.cnn.comUS weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week in another sign that the labor market may be softening.
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A Democratic power broker makes its move in a big Senate race. Is it too late?
EMILY’s List is jumping into Maryland's Senate primary to boost Angela Alsobrooks against fellow Democrat David Trone, who has spent millions on the race.
www.nbcnews.comKosovo backs Ukraine even though Kyiv has not recognized its independence, foreign minister says
Kosovo’s foreign minister says her country is convinced that Russia must lose the war in Ukraine for conflict not to spread further in Europe.
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Stormy Daniels’s testimony shows Trump is a ‘sex god’: Gutfeld - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld claimed his takeaway from pornography actress Stormy Daniels' testimony only proved Donald Trump is a "sex god."
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Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’
Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have ‘no choice’ if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.
India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader
India says Canada has shared no evidence to back its allegation that the Indian government was involved in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, despite the recent arrests of three Indian men in the crime.
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It was the adult film star's second day on the stand. On Tuesday, she testified that she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 and agreed to a deal to keep quiet about it.
www.nbcnews.comItaly's president says Russia's invasion of Ukraine can't be solved by rewarding Moscow's aggression
Italy’s president says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can’t be solved by rewarding its aggression and peace can only come when Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are restored.
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Many Israelis feel 'betrayed' following Biden threat to withhold arms to defeat Hamas in Rafah
Amid Israel’s plan to clear the main remaining vestiges of Hamas, the Biden administration is being accused of handcuffing the Jewish state with the threat of a weapons embargo.
RNC lawyer Charlie Spies was ousted after sustained lobbying from MAGA influencers
Spies had support banked with Trump's closest advisers, but the former president's right-wing allies didn't trust the longtime Republican lawyer.
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Paul Whelan tells CNN he has ‘a bit of a concern’ arrest of soldier in Russia could complicate his case | CNN Politics
Paul Whelan, an American detained in Russia, expressed renewed optimism about US efforts to secure his release in a call with CNN on Wednesday, but acknowledged “a bit of a concern” that the recent arrest of a US soldier in Russia could complicate matters.
www.cnn.comRussia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflicts
Putin has turned Victory Day — the country’s most important secular holiday — into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his military action in Ukraine.
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Analysis: Critical days of Trump trial will test whether he can exercise discipline and restraint | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is heading into the most perilous phase of his hush money trial aside from the moment when the jury retires to consider its verdict.
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Mike Johnson says MTG's attempt to oust him as speaker was 'misguided effort'
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined "Fox & Friends" to react to the failed attempt to oust him as Speaker following votes on foreign aid.
What are the latest obstacles to bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza, where hunger is worsening?
One major land crossing into Gaza was shut down after a Hamas rocket attack and another by an Israeli incursion.
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‘Israel will stand alone’: Netanyahu signals what he thinks of Biden’s Rafah red line - Washington Examiner
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implicitly reacted to President Joe Biden's threat to halt offensive military aid to Israel.
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US law could force Biden to pull UN funding if Palestinian recognition bypass succeeds, experts say
The UN vote would give the Palestinians de facto statehood which, according to American law, could mean automatic defunding by the U.S. Washington is the largest contributor to the world body.
Poland lifts immunity of a judge who defected to Belarus, paving way for an arrest warrant
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A disciplinary court in Poland on Thursday lifted the immunity of a judge who fled the country to neighboring Belarus, an autocratic ally of Russia, paving the way for an international arrest warrant for him on espionage allegations.
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Analysis: Why are 3 of Trump’s 4 criminal trials delayed indefinitely? | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s public defense against his four, distinct prosecutions in four, separate jurisdictions is that they are a coordinated hit job and a political persecution – evidence, he says, of a double standard of justice.
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New insurance group highlights UnitedHealth ‘monopoly power’ - Washington Examiner
A new group dedicated to holding “big insurers accountable” launched on Thursday with a campaign highlighting the “monopoly power” of UnitedHealth.
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Nigeria, twins and a love-hate relationship
Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.
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Biden says U.S. won't transfer offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah
Israel is demanding that the southern Gaza city be walled off from a cease-fire deal with Hamas, according to four current and one former U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.
www.nbcnews.comPuerto Rico declares state of emergency as persistent rains unleash heavy flooding and landslides
Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. territory. One person is reported missing. Gov.
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