Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary.
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary
Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, a notable show of support given their intense and often personal rivalry during the Republican primary calendar.But Haley also made it clear that she feels Trump has work to do to win over voters who supported her during the course of the primary campaign and continue to cast votes for her in ongoing primary contests.
Florida hearing in Trump classified documents case devolves into shouting match | CNN Politics
During a marathon day of proceedings in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, a morning hearing in front of Judge Aileen Cannon devolved into a shouting match amongst the attorneys, and the afternoon series of arguments prompted the judge to wonder if the legal nuances of the case may be too...
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Joe Biden lands 200 judges, highlighting stakes for the courts in the 2024 election
Biden's and Trump's records show sharp differences in what types of judges they would choose. And the winner of the fall election could appoint more Supreme Court justices.
www.nbcnews.comFACT FOCUS: Trump distorts use of 'deadly force' language in FBI document for Mar-a-Lago search
Trump pointed to standard language used in an FBI document unsealed Tuesday to baselessly claim the Biden administration wanted to kill him during a search for documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022.
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'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
A hearing in Donald Trump's classified documents case got heated at times as defense attorneys sought to have charges dropped against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta.
Trump aide Walt Nauta front and center during contentious hearing in classified documents case
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
www.cbsnews.comHunter Biden’s tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June
Hunter Biden is scheduled to stand trial on federal tax charges in September after a judge granted his request to delay the trial that had been approaching next month.
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Trump claims in fundraising email he 'nearly escaped death' in FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago
The FBI has responded after former president Donald Trump claimed that Joe Biden's FBI was "locked & loaded ready" to take him out during 2022 raid.
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DOJ urged to 'take immediate action' to prosecute Michael Cohen over string of alleged lies
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer vowed to “use every resource at our disposal" to ensure the Justice Department prosecutes ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen for allegedly lying to Congress.
MTG claims FBI and DOJ were going to assassinate Trump - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was outraged about the guidelines for FBI and DOJ agents who executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago.
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Russia launches ‘space weapon’ in path of US satellite: Pentagon
US believes Russia’s recently launched satellite can inspect and attack other satellites in low Earth orbit.
Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says Russia is waging a “shadow war” against the West. As battles in Ukraine takes a turn in Russia’s favor, borders are being bolstered in the front-line Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as in Finland and Poland.
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New York Times: Another controversial flag spotted outside an Alito property | CNN Politics
A flag that was on display during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was flown outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s vacation home in New Jersey, according to a report in the New York Times on Wednesday.
www.cnn.comNorway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
The historic but largely symbolic move further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza.
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Making sense of Nikki Haley's kind of, sort of, Trump endorsement
Don't bet on the GOP rivals pairing up as running mates. But Haley's voting preference could undercut Biden's desire for her voters in November.
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Ohio prepares to leave Biden and Harris off presidential ballot as Democrats search for answers - Washington Examiner
Ohio’s secretary of state has confirmed President Joe Biden is not set to appear on the presidential ballot in November.
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Comer and Porter unveil bipartisan bill targeting presidents’ tax returns and foreign payments | CNN Politics
New bipartisan legislation unveiled on Wednesday would target presidents’ tax returns as well as any foreign payments in a bid for increased transparency –– the result of teamwork between Republican Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, and Democratic Rep. Katie Porter.
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US says Israel has made 'refinements' to Rafah assault strategy to reduce risks of civilian harm after Biden demands
President Biden paused a bomb shipment over concerns about civilian casualties.
OnPolitics: Trump claims in fundraising email he 'nearly escaped death'
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed in a fundraising alert that Joe Biden's Justice Department was “locked & loaded ready to take me out."
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First aid from US pier in Gaza has reached starving Palestinians, the UN says
The U.N. World Food Program says it's handed out in Gaza the first small amounts of aid that arrived from a U.S.-built pier in the territory.
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Biden's ballot issues in Ohio aren't going away as state Democrats receive another urgent warning
The Democratic Party may miss the deadline for certifying President Biden's candidacy in Ohio, creating major ballot issues for November's election.
Federal judge found ‘strong evidence’ of crimes before Trump was charged in classified documents case | CNN Politics
Months before Donald Trump was indicted for mishandling classified documents, a federal judge said that investigators had “strong evidence” that the former president “intended” to hide classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to newly released court documents.
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Here's what top Trump VP picks say about the 2020 election results — and whether they'll accept the 2024 outcome
None of the most talked-about potential running mates have committed unequivocally to accepting a Biden victory in 2024.
www.nbcnews.comSecond flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says
An “Appeal to Heaven” flag was flown outside Alito’s beach vacation home last summer.
apnews.com'Drill, baby, drill:' Donald Trump raises money from the oil and gas industry
Trump headlines a Houston fundraiser just weeks after telling industry leaders he would remove regulations and asking them for campaign donations.
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Schumer plans Senate vote on birth control protections next month
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Wednesday that the chamber would consider the legislation, called the Right to Contraception Act, in June.
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Analysis: This email will shock you! But it’s just Trump trying to raise money | CNN Politics
Followers of former President Donald Trump were meant to be startled when they were sent an email Tuesday with an arresting subject line. But everyone should know it was just Trump asking, again, for money.
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Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti
President Joe Biden is welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House for a three-day state visit.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from all tribal lands in her home state | CNN Politics
All of South Dakota’s nine indigenous tribes have voted to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands.
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Uvalde families reach settlement with city ahead of 2-year mark: Can 'begin rebuilding trust'
Families of some of the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting victims have reached a settlement with the city and county of Uvalde.
Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image
Lara Trump became co-chair of the Republican National Committee in March, culminating efforts by her father-in-law and his allies to shake up the party’s governing body.
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Uvalde settles for $2m with school shooting victims’ families
Announcement comes two days before the two-year anniversary of the massacre at the elementary school in the Texas city.
Prosecutor blasts Trump co-defendant's 'garbage argument' at heated hearing in classified documents case
"I’m going to ask that you calm down,” U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon told David Harbach of the special counsel's office at the hearing in Florida.
www.nbcnews.comFederal Reserve minutes: Policymakers saw a longer path to rate cuts
After several unexpectedly high inflation readings, Federal Reserve officials concluded at a meeting earlier this month that it would take longer than they previously thought for inflation to cool enough to justify reducing their key interest rate, now at a 23-year high.
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Vince Fong wins special election to finish term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member, had the endorsement of both former President Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy.
www.cbsnews.comRepublican National Committee’s headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
Hazardous-materials teams were called in after the vials were discovered, according to the U.S. Capitol Police.
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CIA briefing caused investigators to stop probing Hunter Biden’s Hollywood lawyer: Whistleblower - Washington Examiner
The CIA gave a briefing to the DOJ in 2021, and it prompted the department to shut down any pursuit of Hunter Biden's friend Kevin Morris, an affidavit said.
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Sen. Rick Scott says he'll run to be next Senate Republican leader
Scott announced his plans in a letter to his Republican colleagues Wednesday.
Palestinian flag in Chicago raised by local Muslim group, not city | Fact check
A spokesperson for the Public Building Commission of Chicago said the group received a permit to host their flag-raising event at the plaza on May 11.
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Nebraska sues TikTok for allegedly targeting minors with "addictive design" and "fueling a youth mental health crisis"
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
www.cbsnews.comCongress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House.
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26 tornadoes in 6 states wreak havoc, kill multiple people in Iowa
Gov. Reynolds authorized a proclamation of disaster emergency for 15 counties on Tuesday.
Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu in what is the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Deadly combat rages as Rafah assault looms
Harrowing images of vast suffering in Gaza from Israel’s relentless campaign have fueled calls for two-state solution.
RFK Jr. vows to give $5 billion for Black farmers in an effort to 'return stolen property'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy promised to give Black farmers $5 billion if he wins the presidential election.
Another controversial flag flew over a home of Supreme Court Justice Alito: New York Times
Another flag carried by some on Jan. 6, 2021, flew over a home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito last summer, the New York Times reported.
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Nikki Haley confirms she will vote for Donald Trump - Washington Examiner
Nikki Haley returned to the public eye Wednesday with a speech on foreign policy at the Hudson Institute, confirming she will vote for Donald Trump.
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House GOP claims Hunter Biden lied under oath multiple times during congressional deposition
House Republicans said they obtained information to prove “indisputably" that Hunter Biden lied under oath during his congressional deposition earlier this year.
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace
The Senate has confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure. That's about a month earlier than Donald Trump hit the 200 mark in his term.
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Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024
The State of Palestine is recognised by 143 countries around the world. Norway, Spain and Ireland will join that list.
Sen. Rick Scott enters race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate leader
Other contenders for the role include Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the former whip.
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Progressive Congressional Dems known as 'The Squad'
The progressive Democratic bloc has grown from four to nine members since 2018.
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Nikki Haley says she 'will be voting for Trump'
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November during her remarks in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals
The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code.
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Passengers describe blood 'everywhere' during deadly turbulence; 20 remain in ICU
“I saw people from across the aisle just going completely horizontal, hitting the ceiling and landing back down in really awkward positions,” one passenger said.
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Nikki Haley says she’s voting for Trump in November | CNN Politics
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid, she said Wednesday in her first public remarks since exiting the Republican presidential primary more than two months ago.
www.cnn.comGermany's foreign minister says in Kyiv that air defenses are an 'absolute priority' for Ukraine
Germany’s foreign minister says sending air defense systems to Ukraine to help protect it from Russian cruise missiles, rockets and drones is an “absolute priority.”
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FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV, radio, but it can't regulate streaming
The FCC is introducing a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use Ai-generated content in broadcast TV and radio ads.
www.cbsnews.comFBI agents raided the office and business of a Mississippi prosecutor, but no one is saying why
The FBI has raided a local prosecutor’s office and his private business in Mississippi’s capital city.
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Inside the DOJ’s aggressive effort to get Trump on documents charges - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration Justice Department played a more aggressive role to charge Donald Trump in the classified documents case than previously known.
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Justice Department to announce lawsuit against Live Nation over ticket prices: Sources
The Justice Department has been probing the company for more than two years.
Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands
Late president’s body will be taken from Tehran to his hometown Mashhad, where he will be buried.
Analysis: The jury in the Trump trial faces a task unique in American history | CNN Politics
It was a tawdry tale of lies, revenge and hush money, with a sordid alleged bedroom scene, a judge whose patience finally cracked and a raging defendant who is a once and possibly future president.
www.cnn.comCalifornia advances legislation cracking down on stolen goods resellers and auto theft
California lawmakers have advanced more than a dozen bills aiming to address the retail theft crisis.
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Why are Kenyan forces set to intervene in Haiti and how is the US involved?
When William Ruto meets Joe Biden in Washington, a Kenyan-led police mission to Haiti will top the presidents’ agenda.
Democrats put faith in House candidate Bynum, but past support for decriminalizing fentanyl threatens chances - Washington Examiner
A Democrat who recently won their primary in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, a swing district, previously supported a passed ballot measure that decriminalized drugs in the area.
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Hostage families share disturbing video of Israeli soldiers being abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7
"We will step on you, you dogs," Hamas abductors are caught on camera telling their Israeli captives.
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Here's why Kari Lake's campaign says she can still win Arizona's Senate race
After months of lagging in fundraising and public polling, Kari Lake's campaign sought to reset the U.S. Senate race expectations in Arizona.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of DeSantis immigration law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida immigration law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that imposes criminal penalties on anyone who transports illegal immigrants into the state.
Democrat ruled 'out of order' after listing off Trump's legal woes on the House floor
The House floor was at a standstill for more than an hour after House Republicans objected to Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., describing Trump's various legal cases.
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Trump questions the fairness of Pennsylvania's election system in exclusive KDKA-TV interview
Former President Donald Trump says Pennsylvania voters won't be swayed by the outcome of his criminal trial.
www.cbsnews.comVeteran Kentucky lawmaker Richard Heath, who chaired a House committee, loses in Republican primary
Republican state Rep. Richard Heath lost his reelection bid in Kentucky’s primary election. Heath ran for statewide office twice and has been a key voice on rural issues as a committee chairman.
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New Iranian foreign minister a familiar face for US officials | CNN Politics
Within days of the helicopter crash that killed its president and other top officials, Iran detailed a succession plan and named replacements in a clear effort to project stability at a moment of profound and sudden uncertainty within the regime.
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Louisiana House approves bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
If Louisiana's bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances becomes law, the state would be the first to criminalize possession of medication abortion drugs without a prescription.
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Who are the experts backing ICC warrants against Israel, Hamas leaders?
Amal Clooney was on the panel advising the ICC prosecutor who applied for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders.
UK inflation lowest in 3 years. Prime Minister Sunak makes it a focus in election call for July 4
Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills.
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Exclusive: Missouri AG torches Kansas City's 'retaliation' against Chiefs kicker expressing Christian beliefs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is going after Kansas City for what he says was "retaliation" against Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for expressing his Christian beliefs.
Louisiana lawmakers approve bill similar to Texas' embattled migrant enforcement law
A Louisiana bill that would empower state and local law enforcement to arrest and jail people in the state who entered the U.S. illegally received approval from lawmakers and will likely soon be on the governor’s desk.
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Ex-Fauci top adviser offers apologies and excuses after COVID email revelations
Amid damning COVID emails, Fauci adviser Morens apologizes but offers few answers in tense congressional hearing.
What is at stake in the 2024 California Senate race?
California's Senate primary set up a likely win for Democrat Adam Schiff but what does the race explain about representation in the state?
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Suspect arrested in Florida shooting that injured Auburn RB Brian Battie and killed his brother
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested Darryl Bernard Brookins as a suspect in the weekend shooting.
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Why Louisiana is pushing to classify abortion pills in the same category as opioids
A Louisiana bill classifies abortion pills -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- as "controlled dangerous" substances putting them in the same category as opioids.
National Park Service effectively bans uniformed staffers from Pride marches
Uniformed park rangers have marched in some of the nation’s largest Pride parades in recent years, including those in New York City and San Francisco.
www.nbcnews.comNevada can start tabulating ballots earlier on Election Day for quicker results
Nevada election officials can start tabulating in-person Election Day votes as they come in, rather than waiting for polls to close.
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Jim McGovern’s anti-Trump comments set off ‘firestorm’ on House floor - Washington Examiner
Jim McGovern had his words struck from the House record on Wednesday after he mentioned Donald Trump's trial and criminal charges.
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Rudy Giuliani, indicted in election conspiracy cases, launches coffee to support 'justice'
Former New York mayor and Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has launched Rudy Coffee to support "the cause of truth," he said.
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Trump’s favorite policy position: Check back later
Trump's habit of addressing policy questions by saying he has a plan coming soon bit him this week when he answered a question about birth control restrictions.
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These are the states where abortion rights will – or could – be on the ballot in November | CNN Politics
This November, many voters across the country could take to the polls to determine the future of abortion access in their state.
www.cnn.comFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy takes a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed
Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has purchased a minority stake in BuzzFeed.
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IRS whistleblower Shapley said he 'could no longer pursue' Hunter Biden sugar brother Kevin Morris due to CIA
IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley said he was told he “could no longer pursue" Hunter Biden “sugar brother" Kevin Morris as a witness due to information provided by the CIA, his newly-released affidavit revealed.
Historic crypto regulation bill passes House in bipartisan vote - Washington Examiner
The House voted on Tuesday to pass bipartisan legislation to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussian attacks on Ukraine power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts ahead of peak demand
Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in recent weeks have forced leaders of the war-ravaged country to institute nationwide rolling blackouts.
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Vials of suspected blood sent to RNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., prompting lockdown
The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after two vials believed to be containing blood were found in a suspicious package.
www.cbsnews.comHeated hearing in classified documents case as lawyer for Trump co-defendant challenges prosecutors
A lawyer for Walt Nauta, said prosecutors had targeted his client for prosecution after he refused to cooperate against Donald Trump in the investigation.
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Biden admin adds $7,700,000,000 to taxpayer tab with new student debt handout and more top headlines
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Trump hush money trial: Trump doesn't testify; defense rests its case | The Excerpt
Plus: An activist group with ties to old groups that funded Hamas. | A key pro-Israel group is spending big this year to elect people to Congress.
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Johnson communications director and Trump ally Shah to leave Capitol Hill | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s communications director, Raj Shah, is expected to leave his role before the end of the summer, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.
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Ramaswamy effect: BuzzFeed shares skyrocket after former presidential candidate’s investment - Washington Examiner
Ramaswamy may be out of the political spotlight, but investors noticed his investment in a media company known for tracking viral internet culture topics.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMoms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
The conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to spend more than $3 million on a multi-state advertising blitz to increase its membership and engage voters before November.
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How extreme heat will disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
The health effects from extreme heat will soon take an even bigger toll on disadvantaged communities, according to a new report.
Reparations proposals for Black Californians advance to state Assembly
The California Senate has passed a set of ambitious reparations proposals Tuesday. The bills would create an agency to help families research their family lineage, create a fund for reparations programs and compensate Black families for property the government unjustly seized from them.
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Senate confirms 200th Biden judge as Democrats tout "major milestone"
The milestone comes with the confirmation of two judges to the federal district court in Arizona.
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New Yorkers divided on Trump trial, rip 'political' nature of case: 'Pathetic to even watch'
New Yorkers spoke with Fox News' Sara Carter in a "Hannity" exclusive, revealing a divided take on former President Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan.
Chris Mason: Why did Sunak decide to call summer election?
An election has been called by Rishi Sunak sooner than many commentators and politicians had expected.
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White House under new pressure over Biden’s latest round of student loan debt forgiveness - Washington Examiner
The White House faced heavy criticism Wednesday after President Joe Biden announced a new round of student loan debt forgiveness worth nearly $8 billion.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSen. Cory Booker questions US prison labor policies, calls for change
Sen. Cory Booker says prisoners should be learning professional skills that help prepare them for their release instead of being forced to work.
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Special counsel plans to use infamous Hunter Biden laptop as evidence at gun trial | CNN Politics
Special counsel David Weiss plans to introduce Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop as evidence against him at his upcoming trial on felony gun charges.
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Patrick Mahomes says he doesn't agree with things Harrison Butker said, but calls him 'great person'
The Kansas City Chiefs QB walked a fine line, sticking up for his teammate while also saying that the kicker's views "might not be the same values I have."
www.nbcnews.comBuy now, pay later companies must adhere to credit card standards, consumer agency says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says in a new rule that buy now, pay later lenders are basically credit card providers and must provide the same protections and rights that apply to those lenders.
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New poll dives into Trump-Biden rematch with one month until first debate
With just over one month to go until they face off on the debate stage for the first time, a new national poll indicates President Biden and former President Trump are nearly deadlocked.
Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms.
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FBI arrests man on Jan. 6 assault charges with help of online sleuths and matching moles
Tommy Kelly was identified by online "sedition hunters" who have aided the FBI with hundreds of arrests of Capitol rioters.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 5/22/2024
U.S. stock indexes pulled back from their records as concerns about high interest rates weighed on the market.
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Russia returns six children to Ukraine in Qatar-brokered deal
Boys aged between six and 17 latest to be handed over since start of Qatari mediation efforts last year.
White House-backed border bill loses Democratic support as Schumer presses for new vote | CNN Politics
A White House-backed effort to vote on a border security package in the Senate was dealt a blow when Sen. Cory Booker said he would not support the legislation, a move that shows Democrats are losing support within their ranks even as they try to shift blame to Republicans.
www.cnn.comLouisiana Republicans reject Jewish advocates' pleas to bar nitrogen gas as an execution method
A conservative legislative committee in Louisiana has blocked an effort by the Jewish community to bar nitrogen gas as an execution method.
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Hear the sound after billions of cicadas emerge in the US
Two broods of periodical cicadas are coming out from underground in the same year.
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Daily Briefing: Yes, turbulence is getting worse
But deaths are very rare. Here is the news to know on Wednesday.
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Authorities searching for survivors after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead
Authorities in Iowa continued search and rescue efforts after a tornado devastated the town of Greenfield and killed an undisclosed number of people.
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20 in ICUs after deadly turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, Bangkok officials say
Twenty passengers were being treated Wednesday in the intensive care units at two Bangkok hospitals after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence.
Unsealed court records offer new insight into Trump classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving office.
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Speaker Johnson's office exodus: 4 top aides unveil departure plans
House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing four senior aides leave his office roughly six months before the November 2024 election.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
Families of 19 of the Uvalde shooting victims are suing nearly 100 Texas state police officers and also reached a settlement with the city.
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New materials may implicate Fauci in aide’s emails scandal - Washington Examiner
Newly released emails indicate involvement by Anthony Fauci in an aide's efforts to shield internal emails from government oversight.
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Florida principal and staffers to resume responsibilities after trans athlete probe
Monarch High School was fined after state officials said a transgender student was allowed to play on a girl’s volleyball team for two seasons in violation of Florida law.
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Americans detained in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was found in their luggage describe "nightmare" situation: "Just so unreal"
Florida grandmother Sharitta Grier talked about her experience being detained over ammunition found in her luggage while coming home from a surprise Mother's Day trip to Turks and Caicos.
www.cbsnews.comSouth Africa election: How Mandela's once revered ANC lost its way with infighting and scandals
South Africa’s African National Congress rose above politics for years. It was a movement dedicated to freeing Black people from the oppression of white minority rule and to the principle of democracy, equality and a better life for all South Africans.
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Sources say they were ‘duped’ by Egypt changing ceasefire terms for Hamas | CNN Politics
Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of a ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on earlier this month, ultimately scuttling a deal that could have released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and set a pathway to temporarily end the fighting in Gaza, according...
www.cnn.comNew cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
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One of Trump’s most controversial campaign managers is back but never really left
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is being brought on to advise the campaign and the Republican National Committee on the GOP's 2024 delegate and convention process.
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
The online remarks from two Trump allies came after the former president posted about the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022.
www.nbcnews.comMexico's presidential front-runner walks a thin, tense line in following outgoing populist
As she runs to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Claudia Sheinbaum is struggling to construct her own image, leaving many wondering whether she can escape the shadow of the larger-than-life incumbent.
apnews.comHouse GOP claims Hunter Biden lied under oath multiple times during congressional deposition
House Republicans said they obtained information to prove “indisputably" that Hunter Biden lied under oath during his congressional deposition earlier this year.
Obama State Dept blocked FBI from arresting supporters of Iran nuclear program in US: Emails
Obama-Biden State Department “actively interfered" with the FBI executing arrest warrants on individuals allegedly supporting Iranian efforts to develop weapons of mass destruction
UK Prime Minister Sunak announces general election for July 4
UK Prime Minister Sunak announces general election for July 4
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Houston community, teachers not happy after first year of state supervision of schools
Evaluating the performance of the Texas largest school district in its first year under state control.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.09 to $77.57 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 98 cents to $81.90 per barrel.
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Jacob Zuma lashes out at South African judges after election ban
South Africa's ex-president speaks to the BBC after being barred from standing in next week's election.
www.bbc.comIran's supreme leader and proxy militias pray for late president and others dead in helicopter crash
Iran’s Shiite theocracy views mass demonstrations as crucial evidence of its legitimacy and the people’s support.
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AOC mocks Trump’s New York confinement: ‘Legal version of an ankle bracelet’ - Washington Examiner
AOC declared Wednesday that Donald Trump’s numerous legal battles are stopping him from actively campaigning for November’s election.
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they are daily or nearly-daily drinkers of alcohol
Rudy Giuliani agrees to stop accusing Georgia workers of election fraud
Former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have said Giuliani continued to defame them on social media, even after losing their defamation suit.
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Feud between Masters and Arizona primary opponent heats up over leaked texts - Washington Examiner
A feud between Blake Masters and Abraham Hamadeh is heating up after the leaking of private texts between the two.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817
As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
Exercises involve Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and are seen as warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.
UCLA removes police chief after protesters clashed over Gaza war
Protesters clashed for hours while police waited to intervene, prompting a university investigation.
www.bbc.comHow 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations and other organizations have presented credible evidence that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.
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RFK Jr. adviser on abortion and Black voter outreach steps away from campaign | CNN Politics
A key adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign who guided Kennedy on a number of key issues, including on abortion, is stepping away from the campaign.
www.cnn.comNew York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction
The New York state Senate has passed a bill to explicitly allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crimes cases.
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House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas'
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., slammed Ireland, Spain and Norway's decision as a "gift to Hamas," despite him advocating for "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."
Biden cancels $7.7 billion in federal student debt for 160K borrowers
The Biden administration said the latest cancellation news means it has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness.
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