President Joe Biden says he’s restricting asylum to help “gain control” of the U.S.-Mexico border. Biden signed the proclamation Tuesday as the White House tries to
neutralize immigration as a political liability before November’s elections.
Biden rolls out asylum restrictions, months in the making, to help ‘gain control’ of the border
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections. The long-anticipated presidential proclamation would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed. The Democratic president had contemplated unilateral action for months after the collapse of a bipartisan border security deal in Congress that most Republican lawmakers rejected at the behest of former President Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. ... Read the Full Story!
Biden expected to immediately use new asylum restrictions in sweeping measure | CNN Politics
The Biden administration plans to immediately invoke an authority to shut off access to asylum for migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally, senior officials said Tuesday, a significant attempt by President Joe Biden to address head on one of his biggest political vulnerabilities.
www.cnn.comTrump's lawyers ask judge to lift gag order imposed during New York trial
Donald Trump’s lawyers are asking a New York judge to lift the gag order barring the former president from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to the criminal case that led to his conviction for falsifying records to cover up a potential sex scandal.
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Praise, but some trepidation, among Democrats after Biden's border actions
President Joe Biden's executive action restricting asylum claims at the southern border drew a range of reactions on Tuesday.
Garland slams attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: 'I will not be intimidated'
Attorney General Merrick Garland is forcefully rebuking what he describes as “unprecedented” attacks on the Justice Department.
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Merrick Garland tells GOP House members, "I will not be intimidated" in face of contempt threat
Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers the contempt resolution against him serves "no legitimate purpose."
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Biden speaks on new immigration actions restricting asylum
President Biden announced new actions aimed at addressing the surge of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border unlawfully by placing new restrictions on asylum.
Attorney General Merrick Garland hits back at GOP's 'unprecedented' attacks on the justice system after Trump hush money verdict
“We will not back down from defending democracy,” Garland said.
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Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump’s request to declare special counsel’s appointment invalid | CNN Politics
Judge Aileen Cannon is planning on holding a sprawling hearing on Donald Trump’s request to declare Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel invalid, signaling the judge could be more willing than any other trial judge to veto the special prosecutor’s authority.
www.cnn.comWashington warns of danger from China in remembering the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown
Members of the U.S. Congress say the ruling Chinese Communist Party that sent in tanks against peaceful student protesters 35 years ago in the heart of Beijing is as ruthless and suppressive today as it was in 1989.
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FBI director warns of jihadist attack in US, similar to Russian concert hall: 'Heightened terrorist threat'
FBI Director Christopher Wray made his plea for FY25 funding while also warning of increased threats of a jihadist attack on U.S. soil like the one at a Russian concert hall.
Trump pushes early and mail-in voting initiative ahead of November despite casting doubt on voting methods for years | CNN Politics
The Trump campaign on Tuesday announced a new program aimed at promoting absentee, mail-in and early in-person voting – practices that former President Donald Trump has disparaged for years while promoting false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
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'Lock her up': Trump now claims he never said or backed this. But he did. A lot. | Fact check
Trump was documented saying the phrase and calling for Clinton's imprisonment numerous times throughout his 2016 presidential campaign.
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Trump’s conviction may be hurting him — but it’s early
National polling conducted immediately after Trump's guilty verdict reflects a slight swing toward Biden.
Takeaways from Day 2 of the Hunter Biden federal gun trial | CNN Politics
The second day of Hunter Biden’s trial laid the groundwork for both sides of the case, as prosecutors and defense attorneys battled over the fundamental issue at play: whether Biden purchased a gun while addicted to drugs.
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4 big takeaways from 1st day of testimony in Hunter Biden's gun trial
Here are four big takeaways from Day 2 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Attorney General Merrick Garland blasts conspiracy theories about Trump criminal case and FBI
Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back forcefully on "false" and "extremely dangerous" narratives he said are being spread about the Department of Justice in an appearance before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, saying he and the department "will not be intimidated." The hearing...
Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’
Candidates, officeholders and members of the former president’s family have amplified Trump’s calls for retribution against political enemies and urged their fellow Republicans to start charging Democrats with crimes.
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Surgical castration OK'd by Louisiana lawmakers as possible punishment for child sex offenders
Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for child sex offenders under legislation approved by lawmakers. If Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill, the state apparently would be the first with that punishment.
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Johnson lays out strategy to crack down on DOJ 'weaponization' against Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson is channeling the power of Congress to crack down on the Department of Justice after its alleged weaponization against former President Trump.
Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance coalition has won a majority in parliament, according to official results from India’s Election Commission.
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Elon Musk’s X requests Supreme Court investigate how Jack Smith obtained Trump’s social media files - Washington Examiner
X Corp. is asking the justices whether social media platforms can be forced to share data while being disabled from informinge users about the requests.
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What to know about Biden's executive action on immigration
President Biden took executive action Tuesday that limits the number of migrants who can claim asylum between ports of entry at the southern U.S. border.
Growing frustration on immigration threatens to erode Biden’s Latino support
Latino voters increasingly want to see border control and rank immigration as a top concern though are not fans of harsh crackdowns. Can Biden persuade them he's up to the task?
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831
As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments.
Biden says he's restricting asylum to help 'gain control' of the border
President Joe Biden says he’s restricting asylum to help “gain control” of the U.S.-Mexico border. Biden signed the proclamation Tuesday as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability before November's elections.
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Three-term Sen. Jon Tester wins Montana Democrat primary in crucial race that could determine Senate control
Sen. Jon Tester won the Democratic primary for the Montana Senate race, advancing to defend his vulnerable Senate seat on the general election ballot.
Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020
Felony forgery charges have been filed in Wisconsin against two attorneys and an aide who helped submit paperwork falsely saying that former President Donald Trump had won the battleground state in 2020.
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Tim Sheehy wins Montana GOP Senate primary - Washington Examiner
The former Navy SEAL will go on to face Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) in the hotly contested general election that could determine party control of the chamber.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden says there's 'every reason' for people to think Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza to stay in power
The TIME interview was held before Biden gave a speech spelling out a plan which would lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of hostages.
Hunter Biden’s laptop shown to courtroom during gun trial - Washington Examiner
Six takeaways from the second day of Hunter Biden's gun trial on Tuesday.
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New ad hits North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson for anti-abortion comments that women didn’t keep their ‘skirt down’
It’s part of Democrat Josh Stein’s first ad blitz, shared first with NBC News, of the high-stakes North Carolina governor’s race.
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US v Hunter Biden: Opening statements to begin in first son's federal gun trial after jury seated
Opening statements are expected to begin in United States v. Hunter Biden on Tuesday morning after a jury of 12 was seated Monday afternoon.
Majority of independents and 'double haters' think Trump should end 2024 campaign: POLL
Over half (52%) of Independents believe Trump should end his campaign and within the even more specified group– “double-haters,”-- two-thirds (67%) think so.
Democrats and Republicans lawmakers react to Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts
Lawmakers are reacting to Donald Trump's conviction with thoughts ranging from respect for the jury's decision to certainty that it'll be overturned.
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How Biden's new order to halt asylum at the US border is supposed to work
President Joe Biden has ordered a halt to asylum processing at the U.S. border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a threshold deemed excessive.
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Biden signs executive order drastically tightening border
He has faced political pressure as migrants have continued to arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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McCarthy sidesteps question on Speaker Johnson's leadership during Capitol Hill visit
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a rare Capitol Hill appearance on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of Tiananmen Square.
Election results live: Voters in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, DC, and South Dakota head to polls - Washington Examiner
Voters in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, DC, and South Dakota are casting their votes in primary races up and down the ballot.
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Three Trump allies charged in Wisconsin fake elector scheme | CNN Politics
The Wisconsin attorney general on Tuesday filed charges against three allies of Donald Trump accused of taking part in the effort to put forth a slate of fake electors and usurp the 2020 presidential election, according to online court records.
www.cnn.comFauci parries Republicans in combative hearing about Covid's origins and possibility of a lab leak
In his first public testimony since stepping down from government office, Dr. Anthony Fauci fended off attacks from Republican leaders in a fiery hearing about the Covid pandemic.
Arizona voters to decide whether to make border crossing by noncitizens a state crime
The Arizona Legislature approved a proposal to ask voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry.
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Hezbollah ‘ready’ for an all-out war with Israel, deputy head says
Sheikh Naim Qassem tells Al Jazeera that Hezbollah is not seeking to widen its conflict with Israel.
'No one is above the law': Prosecutors argue even Hunter Biden must be held accountable in opening statement
The president's son faces three counts tied to possession of a gun while using narcotics. He has pleaded not guilty.
www.nbcnews.comDemocratic voters oust state senator in #MeToo reckoning during New Mexico primary
Democrats have ousted a state senator accused of sexual harassment in New Mexico as voters picked their partisan favorites in Tuesday’s primary to reshape a Democratic-led Legislature, with all 112 seats up for election in November.
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Biden calls Trump a 'convicted felon,' says 2020 loss is 'literally driving him crazy'
President Biden called his opponent, former President Trump, a "convicted felon" for the first time on the campaign trail on Monday at a fundraiser in Connecticut.
Sen. Bernie Sanders plans boycott as some Democrats question planned Netanyahu speech to Congress
The Israeli prime minister has agreed to address a joint session of Congress amid strong opposition to his handling of the war with Hamas.
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Hunter Biden gun trial: 'Politics never came into play,' juror says after guilty verdict
Get updates on the federal gun trial of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
They’re talking about that laptop
Witness testimony begins in Hunter Biden’s gun trial. It's Tuesday's news.
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House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
The House has passed legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
apnews.comGOP Downplays Cases Against Democrats In Attacks On ‘Rigged’ Justice System
Donald Trump isn't the only one facing legal trouble. Longtime Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez (N.J.), Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), and President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, are also facing federal charges.
Takeaways from Merrick Garland’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared defiant Tuesday as he spent hours fielding questions from lawmakers on a range of topics, occasionally sparring with Republican House members seeking to use his testimony to attack the Justice Department.
www.cnn.comMexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election
Mexico’s newly elected president faces a long list of challenges, including persistent cartel violence, a deeply divided country, cash-straitened social programs and the long shadow of her mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate Democratic primary - Washington Examiner
The congressman beat two Democratic opponents in a bid to replace embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who is on trial for federal public corruption charges.
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FBI agents testify about surveilling Sen. Menendez’s dinner at Washington steakhouse he frequented | CNN Politics
Two FBI investigators testified at Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial about surveilling a May 2019 dinner at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington, DC.
www.cnn.comUS launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations
The Biden administration has launched an intense drive to persuade Hamas and Israel to accept a new cease-fire proposal in the nearly eight-month-old war in Gaza while it also presses Arab nations to get the militant group to go along with the terms.
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Bob Menendez's son survives House primary challenge despite dad's criminal charges
Rep. Rob Menendez survived a fight for his political life on Tuesday night despite damning criminal charges against his powerful senator father.
TikTok says cyber-attack hit brands and celebrities
The video-sharing app told the BBC that a "very limited" number of accounts had been compromised.
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Fox News Power Rankings: All eyes could be on Omaha this November
Political forecasts continue to indicate that the 2024 Presidential Election between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is going to come down to four toss-up states
Dr. Fauci's accomplishments in public health for over half a century: A look back
Dr. Anthony Fauci's work in public health spans across more than five decades and seven U.S. presidential administrations.
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Two immigration moves underscore the issue’s 2024 potency: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how Trump's shifting demographic base of support could affect his Electoral College advantage.
www.nbcnews.comPower-hungry data centers spur US talks with Big Tech, energy chief Granholm says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden's administration is asking big technology companies to invest in new climate-friendly power generation to cover their surging demand, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told Reuters. The talks come as a surprising surge in electricity demand has...
Biden says asylum restrictions necessary to 'control border'
Immigration is a top issue for many voters, and a possible threat to Biden's reelection chances.
www.bbc.comUS urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza announced by President Biden
The United States is urging the U.N. Security Council to support the three-phase plan announced by President Joe Biden aimed at ending the nearly eight-month war in Gaza, freeing hostages and sending massive aid into the devastated territory.
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In new interview, Biden talks Israel-Hamas war, relationship with China, more
President Joe Biden recently addressed a swath of foreign policy issues, including the conflict in Gaza.
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Matchup set in Montana for Senate race key to deciding control of chamber | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy will win their respective primaries in Montana, CNN projects, setting up what’s likely to be one of the hardest-fought races in the battle for control of the Senate.
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Iran-backed Houthis launch more missiles into Red Sea after Greece said attacks have declined
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea in the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command confirmed Tuesday.
Top takeaways from Garland's grilling in Congress- Washington Examiner
Attorney General Merrick Garland spent five full hours testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
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Modi’s BJP loses majority in India election shock, needs allies for gov’t
Defying exit polls, opposition parties stun the BJP in vital states, resetting India’s political landscape.
Sunak and Starmer clash over tax and health in a debate as disruptor Farage roils the UK election
The two main contenders to be Britain’s next prime minister have sparred over tax, the cost of living and the country’s creaking health system in an inconclusive televised debate.
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U.S. Army officer resigns in protest over U.S. support for Israel
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Maj. Harrison Mann explained his decision to resign from the military.
www.cbsnews.comJustice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries
The Justice Department says it's concerned that releasing audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents could lead to deepfakes that trick Americans.
apnews.comMerrick Garland hits back at Trump and Republicans: ‘I will not be intimidated’
Attorney general defends stewardship of justice department and accuses Republican lawmakers of peddling conspiracy theories
Trump-endorsed Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy wins Republican nomination in Montana Senate race to unseat Jon Tester
Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy won the Republican primary nomination in the heated red state contest to unseat Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
Claim Kamala Harris 'leaving White House' refers to travel, not job status | Fact check
The claim refers to her cross-country travel that began in April, not any type of job change. She continues to serve as Joe Biden’s vice president.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty in gambling case
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers player.
India election 2024: Why Modi failed to win outright majority
Mr Modi has lost some of his aura of invincibility and the results mean the opposition is back.
www.bbc.comKim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw have won their New Jersey U.S. Senate primaries for the seat currently held by embattled Sen. Bob Menendez.
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U.S. House votes to sanction international court over warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials
Though President Joe Biden criticized the International Criminal Court's finding as "outrageous," his administration opposes the bill, making it unlikely to become law.
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House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over potential warrants for Israeli officials
The House passed a Republican-backed bill that would punish the International Criminal Court over the decision to seek the arrests of top Israeli officials.
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Trump asks New York judge to lift gag order post-verdict - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump asked a judge to lift the gag order in the criminal hush money case, citing his opponent Biden's campaigning over his guilty verdict.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndia's popular but polarizing leader Narendra Modi is extending his decade in power. Who is he?
Popular but polarizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has advanced Hindu nationalism in India is returning for a third consecutive term in office after claiming victory in a general election that was seen as a referendum on his decade in power.
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In violent Mexico, women wonder if the first female president Claudia Sheinbaum can keep them safe
In this city notorious for murders of women, mothers wonder: Will Claudia Sheinbaum keep their daughters safe? The 'hugs not bullets' plan may not be enough.
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What Trump's VP hopefuls have to say about accepting the 2024 election results
As Trump pushes false claims about the 2020 election, those in the running to be his VP pick have been cautious when asked if they'll accept the 2024 election results.
India election results: Big wins, losses and surprises
A tight Varanasi race and BJP’s Maharashtra downfall – here’s how India’s 2024 Lok Sabha polls defied expectations.
New Biden order seeks to crack down on migration at the southern border. What does it mean, and how will it affect asylum seekers?
President Biden signed an executive order to limit illegal crossings at the southern border. Here's what that means.
Rep. Massie presses Garland on constitutionality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pressed Attorney General Merrick on the constitutionality of appointing Jack Smith as special counsel in a hearing Tuesday.
Two jurors in $40M fraud case are dismissed after one was allegedly offered a $120,000 bribe for a not guilty verdict
One juror was allegedly offered nearly $120,000 in cash with the promise of more if she found the defendants not guilty.
www.nbcnews.comMany Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds
Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase. A poll shows high prices and a lack of easy-to-find charging stations are major sticking points.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies to House Judiciary over audio between Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur
Attorney General Merrick Garland has testified to the House Judiciary regarding the Justice Department's fairness following GOP calls to release audio between President Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur.
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Biden's new immigration order restricts asylum claims along the border. Here's how it works.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
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FBI director won’t say if Trump conviction is ‘election interference’ - Washington Examiner
FBI Director Christopher Wray declined to answer whether Donald Trump's recent New York hush money guilty verdict amounts to "election interference.
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Suspects sought in shooting of 2 girls, ages 9 and 11, caught in the crossfire on a New York City playground
A search continued Tuesday for a pair of gunmen who opened fire on a man in a New York City playground injuring two children, ages 9 and 11, caught in the crossfire.
Rep. Rob Menendez Jr., son of embattled senator, will survive primary challenge in New Jersey, CNN projects | CNN Politics
New Jersey Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. will survive his Democratic primary challenge Tuesday, CNN projects, fending off Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla in the face of backlash to the congressman’s scandal-tarred father, Sen. Bob Menendez.
www.cnn.comProsecutors spend first day of testimony in Hunter Biden's gun trial detailing his drug problems
Prosecutors spent the first day of testimony in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial detailing his history of drug use.
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Hunter Biden 'crossed a line' when he bought gun, trial hears
The US first lady seemed to get emotional in court as she listened to opening statements in Hunter Biden's trial.
www.bbc.comUkraine hints it used Western weapons to strike inside Russia for the first time
Ukraine hit a S-300 missile system inside Russia using Western weapons, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk suggested Monday, after Biden allowed Kyiv to use U.S. weapons inside Russia.
Analysis: Biden pulls from Trump’s immigration playbook in election-year twist | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is pulling from former President Donald Trump’s immigration playbook as he tries to stop a flow of asylum-seekers from around the world who are crossing into the US at the border with Mexico.
www.cnn.comFBI investigator gives jury at Sen. Bob Menendez's trial an inside account of surveillance
An investigator has provided a New York jury a riveting account of an evening in Washington, D.C., in 2019 when an FBI surveillance team came across Sen.
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What to know about the jurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial | CNN Politics
A jury has been selected in the criminal trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges. Here’s what to know about the jury as it stands now.
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Texas prosecutor seeks to overturn governor's pardon of man convicted of murdering BLM protester
Travis County District Attorney José Garza said Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry last month was done outside legal norms and upended justice.
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Heat wave: Triple-digit temperatures hit Texas, California, Nevada
As a heat wave envelops the West, 32 million people from Texas to California are on alert for life-threatening temperatures.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Dozens dead as Israel attacks refugee camps
Deir el-Balah’s al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza is facing a massive influx of wounded Palestinians.
Congressman's son steals the show making silly faces behind dad during speech on the House floor
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
www.cbsnews.comMan who attacked Muslim lawmaker in Connecticut sentenced to 5 years in prison
A man who attacked a Muslim state representative outside a prayer service in Connecticut has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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Robert De Niro defends controversial press conference outside NY Trump trial: 'I had to do something'
Actor Robert De Niro told "TODAY" on Tuesday that he felt he "had" to speak out against former President Trump during a press conference near Trump's hush money trial.
Trump reaps post-verdict financial windfall
The former president has lagged behind Joe Biden in campaign fundraising, but his supporters provided a big jolt after his guilty verdict in New York.
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Hunter Biden didn’t ‘knowingly’ lie about addiction, lawyer says - Washington Examiner
Hunter Biden’s attorney told jurors during opening statements on Tuesday that the first son was in denial about his drug addiction in 2018.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFrance's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is likely to emerge as a big winner at the weekend's European Parliament elections even though she isn't even on the ballot.
apnews.comThe Big Hurdle Between RFK Jr. and the Debate Stage (It’s Not a Poll)
President Joe Biden’s campaign has been clear: He will debate former President Donald Trump only one-on-one. That hasn’t stopped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from trying. As the deadline to qualify for the June 27 debate draws closer, Kennedy, who is running for president as an independent, has said...
Israel-Gaza updates:
More than seven months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Execution date set for Missouri inmate, even as he awaits hearing on claim of actual innocence
The Missouri Supreme Court has set a Sept. 24 execution date for Marcellus Williams, even as the inmate awaits a court hearing on his innocence claim.
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FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD therapy
US health regulator advisers have voted against a therapy based on MDMA for PTSD patients.
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‘Real Housewives’ star Dina Manzo’s ex convicted in mob assault on her new husband
Thomas Manzo was convicted in a plan to assault the new husband of his former wife, Dina. The new husband suffered serious injuries in the attack, carried out by a mob soldier.
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Senior Biden administration officials returning to Middle East to push for Gaza ceasefire deal | CNN Politics
Top Biden administration officials are traveling to the Middle East this week to engage in ongoing talks on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, as well as the dire situation in the Gazan city of Rafah, US officials told CNN.
www.cnn.comWith GOP maps out, Democrats hope for more legislative power in battleground Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
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42 House Dems defy Biden, vote for ICC sanctions in response to Netanyahu threats
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would levy sanctions on ICC officials if the court went after Israeli officials.
AI is imitating the dead and dying, raising new questions about grieving
Several companies have emerged in the last few years to develop grief-related technology, where users can interact with a version of the deceased made with artificial intelligence.
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Biden says world leaders are scared of another Trump presidency, tell him 'you can't let' Trump win
President Biden told TIME in a new interview that world leaders have repeatedly pulled him aside to tell him that former President Trump "can't win" in 2024.
Stock market today: Asian stocks trade mixed after Wall Street logs modest gains
Asian shares are mixed as investors weighed data highlighting a slowing U.S. economy that offers both upsides and downsides for Wall Street.
apnews.comJill Biden has attended each day of Hunter Biden's trial so far. Melania Trump missed every day of Donald Trump's.
The trials of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump both featured unsavory personal allegations. Only one first lady has made her way to the courthouse.
Trump verdict has galvanized the GOP like Dobbs did for Democrats - Washington Examiner
The anger unleashed by this corrupt trial and its unfathomable conclusion won’t dissipate in the next few news cycles.
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President Joe Biden's Hunter Biden dilemma grows
The president has "boundless love" for his son but Hunter's problems are being aired at a politically sensitive time.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 6/4/2024
U.S. stocks held relatively steady after a report suggested the job market is cooling. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2% Tuesday.
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Tim Sheehy projected to win Montana Republican Senate primary, will face Jon Tester in November
The Montana race between Sen. Tester and Tim Sheehy is expected to be among the most competitive and costly this cycle, as Democrats fight to hold onto the Senate majority.
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US cities rank low on list of world's most active, walkable cities, analysis finds
A new study has found that many cities around the world lack pedestrian-friendly streets, especially in the U.S.
Hunter Biden Trial Day 2: Lawyers offer dueling narratives of addiction and recovery in opening statements
Prosecutors on Tuesday worked to establish that Hunter Biden was a high-functioning addict who lied on a government background check form during a handgun purchase in 2018.
www.nbcnews.comNew Orleans plans to spiff up as host of next year's Super Bowl
New Orleans hosts its 11th Super Bowl next year. And the preparations involve showcasing the city’s heralded architecture, music, food and celebratory culture while addressing its myriad challenges, including crime, homelessness and an antiquated drainage system.
apnews.comWhat the US asylum process is really like, in applicants’ own words: ‘I’ve waited 10 years’
As Biden launches the strictest border crackdown of his presidency, five asylum seekers share their battles to secure protection in the US
Uproar at Fauci hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene refuses to call him ‘doctor’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to address Dr. Anthony Fauci as “doctor” during his explosive testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Monday.
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Trump leads Biden on most of the key issues in the first Fox News Power Rankings Issues Tracker
While Biden and Trump spar for the Presidency, Fox News Digital conducted an in depth power ranking to determine where each candidate stands in regards to each issue.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell 97 cents to $73.25 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 84 cents to $77.52 per barrel.
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Equipment failure on NASA's Hubble space telescope means fewer observations, officials say
NASA said Tuesday that attempts to fix a malfunctioning gyroscope have failed, so Hubble will operate with just one gyroscope going forward, which will limit its scientific capability.
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'Nationwide issue' affecting cell service between carriers resolved, AT&T says
AT&T said the problem affected people trying to call customers of different carriers, but 911 and other emergency calls were not affected.
www.nbcnews.comChicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting the nation's second-largest police department as fully prepared for protests ahead of the Democratic National Convention, including on a new mass arrest policy.
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Austin expresses concern over Cambodia's growing relationship with China
But both the U.S. and Cambodia see room for better ties.
Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pounces
Tractors are rumbling through the streets again days ahead of the four-day European Union election. The populist and hard right groups have instrumentalized agriculture throughout the 27-nation bloc in the months leading up to the polls.
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Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it?
The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.
www.bbc.comMaryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention.
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The $64 million mystery: How a wave of anonymous donations is fueling the 2024 presidential campaign
The source of a single $64 million donation in 2020 used to help Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump remains a mystery.
www.cbsnews.comShe's the world's most expensive cow, and part of Brazil's plan to put beef on everyone's plate
Brazil has hundreds of millions of cows, but one in particular is extraordinary. Her massive, snow-white body is watched over by security cameras and an armed guard.
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The former Navy SEAL will go on to face Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) in the hotly contested general election that could determine party control of the chamber.
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Why Biden’s escalation on Trump guilty verdict is so significant | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s decision to call out his predecessor Donald Trump as a “convicted felon” for the first time represents a significant hardening of his rhetoric against his Republican general election foe.
www.cnn.comArizona voters will decide if local police can arrest people for crossing into the US from Mexico
The Arizona Legislature has given final approval to a proposal that will ask voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry.
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Opinion: Caitlin Clark isn’t the problem. Men like Pat McAfee are | CNN
Caitlin Clark is at the center of controversies over flagrant fouls and offensive commentary, but she’s not the problem, writes Amy Bass. Men like Pat McAfee are, she argues.
www.cnn.comIn Israel and Ukraine, Biden Navigates Two of America’s Most Difficult Allies
WASHINGTON — Over the past five days, President Joe Biden has been engaged in a very public demonstration of the struggles of managing two of America’s most difficult allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, both leading countries that the...
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham Defends Hunter Biden From Federal Gun Charges
"I don't see any good coming from that," Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said of Hunter Biden's felony gun charges.
What worked for India's Modi - and what didn’t?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party have won the most seats in this year's election.
www.bbc.comLouisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature concludes three-month-long regular session
Louisiana lawmakers adjourned the 2024 legislative session Monday, a three-month long gathering of the GOP-controlled body that was marked by the passage of a slew of conservative policies.
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Montana's marquee Senate race is set, as Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy win primaries
NBC News projects Tester and Sheehy will advance to the general election, teeing up a critical contest in the battle for Senate control.
www.nbcnews.comFormer prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series
Former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix have announced they’ve settled the defamation lawsuit she filed four years ago over her portrayal in the streaming service’s miniseries about the five Black and Latino teenagers known as the now-exonerated Central Park Five.
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Hunter Biden's federal gun trial prosecutors say "the law makes no distinction for Hunter Biden"
The first witness was called in Hunter Biden's gun trial, with first lady Jill Biden and his sister, Ashley Biden, reacting emotionally to excerpts from his memoir.
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Senate GOP rebuffs team Trump to stand by Larry Hogan - Washington Examiner
Senate Republicans are coming to the defense of Larry Hogan against Trump , making clear they fully back the Maryland Senate GOP candidate.
www.washingtonexaminer.comInterpol and FBI break up a cyber scheme in Moldova to get asylum for wanted criminals
A sting by Interpol and the FBI has broken up attempts in Moldova to sabotage the international police agency’s Red Notice system.
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Analysis: Why Biden and Trump struggle to make gains when the other stumbles | CNN Politics
Even after former President Donald Trump’s conviction last week on 34 felony counts, he and President Joe Biden remain stuck in a strikingly similar strategic position: Neither man can win without attracting a significant sliver of voters who dislike them but may be even more alienated from...
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South Africa elections: Behind the 'Zuma tsunami' that changed the outcome
The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role.
www.bbc.comTaliban evicted 6,000 displaced Afghans form informal settlements, says aid group
An aid group says Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have evicted thousands of displaced people in the capital Kabul and demolished their informal settlements, making more than 800 vulnerable families homeless.
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Diddy sells off his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013
Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold off his stake in Revolt, the media company the rapper and entrepreneur founded over a decade ago
Adding stem cells to a kidney transplant could get patients off anti-rejection drugs, trial finds
Finding a way to keep a patient off of immunosuppressant drugs is considered the "holy grail" of organ transplantation, experts say.
www.nbcnews.comThe UN says global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023. Developing countries are hard hit
The United Nations is reporting that global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that – crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action.
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