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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia shifted a dozen crack military units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine and pounded away at cities across the region, Ukrainian authorities said Friday, as the two sides hurtled toward what could be an epic battle for control of the country’s industrial heartland.
McCarthy’s leaked Trump remarks complicate quest to be House speaker
In the days after Jan. 6, McCarthy told other Republicans that he thought Trump was responsible for the riot and that he should resign from office.
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McCarthy said Trump admitted to bearing "some responsibility" for January 6 attack, audio reveals
"He told me he does have some responsibility for what happened," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow House Republicans days after the attack.
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Live updates | Mariupol officials: Second mass grave found
Mariupol officials say another mass grave has been found outside the besieged city in southern Ukraine.
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Suspect found dead after shooting 4, causing panic in DC
At least four people were shot when a gunman unleashed a flurry of bullets in the nation’s capital Friday.
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Biden rips GOP for targeting Disney
President Biden criticized Florida Republicans during a pair of fundraisers Thursday for targeting Disney after the company expressed opposition to a new state law restricting discussion about sexu…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene hostile in testimony over eligibility
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was hostile during testimony in a hearing on her eligibility to run for reelection, saying she did not remember liking and making various social media posts surrounding the attack on the U.S.
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Fears grow for Mariupol — the ‘center of hell’
The U.S. and its allies are bracing themselves over the fate of Mariupol, the southern city at the center of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal assault on Ukraine’s east — and a place descri…
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Looking to deepen pain for Putin, West studying oil and gas
The United States unleashed some of its toughest actions against Russian President Vladimir Putin right after he rolled his troops into Ukraine.
apnews.comA Look Inside the Textbooks That Florida Rejected
After the Florida Department of Education rejected dozens of math textbooks last week, the big question was, Why? The department said some of the books “contained prohibited topics” from social-emotional learning or critical race theory — but it has released only four specific textbook pages...
McCarthy, Trump have 'positive' call despite Jan. 6 audio
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy had a “positive” call with Donald Trump, despite the release of an audio recording critical of the former president shortly after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Ukraine war: Russia aiming for full control of south, commander says
A senior Russian commander is quoted as saying Moscow plans to take full control of the south and east.
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Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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New York Times reporters tease more tapes from ‘highest levels’ after McCarthy stunner - Washington Examiner
A pair of journalists who released a tape of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy telling GOP colleagues he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign after the Capitol riot, conflicting with his denial of the episode, said they have more audio recordings of powerful people.New York Times...
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Trump slams Biden's Afghan withdrawal, says he would have kept Bagram Air Base to monitor China's nuke testing
Former President Donald Trump warned in a speech Thursday that President Biden had made America more vulnerable to its enemies, including by withdrawing U.S. troops from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which Trump said he would have kept in order to monitor China's nuclear program.
Voting groups sue over Florida congressional map
Voting rights groups have sued Florida over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature.
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Russia renews Mariupol attack, missiles hit Odesa, Ukraine says
Russia resumed its assault on the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in a giant steel works in Mariupol on Saturday, days after Moscow declared victory in the southern city and said its forces did not need to take the plant.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Deadly Russian strikes hit Odesa
Ukraine news from April 23: Russian forces fire at least six cruise missiles at the strategic Black Sea port.
Dow falls nearly 1,000 points on rate hike fears and poor earnings from Verizon | CNN Business
Stocks plunged Friday.
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Secret Service rush to evacuate Pence from besieged Capitol becomes ‘coup’ focus - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence's pivotal decision to refuse Secret Service agents trying to evacuate him from the Capitol as threatening rioters charged into the building is taking center stage as the select Jan. 6 committee prepares to address the public.Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, a...
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Takeaways from Friday’s January 6-focused hearing on the bid to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene | CNN Politics
A hearing Friday on the longshot bid to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the ballot forced the far-right lawmaker to confront some of the incendiary rhetoric she’s used in the past, even as she denied vehemently that she encouraged the violent January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Climate progress remains elusive for Biden on Earth Day
President Joe Biden spent Earth Day in Seattle, where he signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight.
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McCarthy’s future hangs in limbo as Washington awaits Trump response
The political success of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Calif.), the House Republican leader, has been buoyed for most of the last decade by his unwavering support for former President Trump. But as McCarthy…
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Love thy enemy: Critics key for Macron in France's election
Disgruntled left-wing voters whose candidates were knocked out in the first round of France's election are the wild cards in the winner-takes-all runoff on Sunday.
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Biden takes shots at GOP, Trump: ‘This is a MAGA party now’
President Biden took aim at Republicans during a speech on Earth Day, telling his audience that today’s GOP “ain’t your father’s Republican Party” and accusing most Republicans in Washington of bei…
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What Russia’s advance in east Ukraine means for food security
The loss of Ukraine’s ports and most fertile stretch of land would further upend food prices, analysts say.
UN chief to meet Putin next week; Russia declares intent to control Donbas and southern Ukraine
Russia has for the first time disclosed its goal to take over Ukraine's eastern and southern regions as part of the second phase of its invasion.
This year on pace to see record anti-transgender bills passed by states, says Human Rights Campaign
The group noted more than 300 legislative proposals nationwide reference the LGBTQ+ community, with roughly 140 targeting trans youth.
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Cawthorn slams Left for unearthing ‘goofy’ photos of him in lingerie - Washington Examiner
North Carolina GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn blasted the Left for dredging up photographs of him wearing women's lingerie, saying the newly resurfaced photos amount to a desperate attempt to hurt him. The freshman lawmaker accused left-wing critics of running out of things to throw at him, saying...
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Ukrainian PM sees war victory soon, despite UK's Johnson saying Russia could win
Ukraine will be victorious in its war against Russia very soon, its prime minister said on Friday, after Britain's Boris Johnson said it remained a realistic possibility Russia could still win.
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Democrats ring alarm bells over young voters and the 2022 election as Biden's ratings slip
Enthusiasm is lacking and the president's approval is low among millennial and Gen Z voters. Party strategists say a course correction is needed to avoid a walloping in the fall.
www.nbcnews.comFree Speech Advocate Kevin McCarthy Wanted Twitter To Ban More Republicans
The House GOP leader privately said he wanted social media companies to strip more Republican lawmakers of their accounts, according to a new book.
Big Tech faces 'major' EU law on hate speech, disinformation
European Union officials are nearing agreement on a sweeping new law aimed at protecting internet users by forcing big tech companies like Google and Facebook to step up their efforts to curb the spread of hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content.
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Colorado man dies after setting himself on fire in front of Supreme Court, police say
The man — who was 50 and from Boulder, Colorado — went to the plaza in front of the court building and set himself on fire, police said.
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Florida releases examples from banned math textbooks
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) on Thursday posted four pages of examples from math textbooks that have been banned from classrooms citing “prohibited topics” such as …
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Ukrainians far from the front lines drop everything to join war effort
“I just do what I can here to push the Russians out of our borders, to help people who actually do it,” said Dmytro Zhluktenko.
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Lawmakers want US to set up field hospitals for Ukraine
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is calling on the Biden administration to establish field hospitals near Ukraine’s border and ramp up medical support for what’s expected to be a monthslong war of attrition waged by Russia.
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Phoenix Ghost: What we know about the US’s new drones for Ukraine
The Pentagon says the Phoenix Ghost tactical unmanned aerial system was designed mainly for striking targets.
Michigan GOP convention to test Trump's influence among some of the party's most active members
The former president has thrown his support behind two Michigan candidates who have supported his false claims about widespread election fraud.
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EXCLUSIVE Washington man arrested for impersonating agent left trail of defaults and debt
Before Arian Taherzadeh was arrested for impersonating a U.S. law enforcement agent, he portrayed himself as a wealthy playboy who wore flashy watches, drove luxury cars and could afford sponsorships and VIP seats at Washington professional sports games.
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Three more people plead guilty in connection to Jan. 6 riot
Three men pleaded guilty Friday to assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 rioting at the U.S. Capitol last year, including a military veteran and another man who swung metal poles at…
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Charges dropped for Black Lives Matter activist convicted of illegal voter registration - Washington Examiner
A Black Lives Matter activist convicted of illegal voter registration will no longer have to carry out her jail sentence after Tennessee prosecutors dropped all charges against her on Friday. Pamela Moses, who was sentenced in January to six years and one day for illegally registering to vote in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comZelenskyy, Liz Cheney Honored With JFK Profile In Courage Awards
The Ukrainian president and Republican lawmaker are among five people being recognized for “their courage to protect and defend democracy.”
Migrant buses continue to arrive in Washington, DC from Texas
The ninth and tenth buses carrying migrants who entered the country through the southern border into Texas arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night.
Florida Republicans bowed to DeSantis. Here’s why.
The GOP governor pressed legislators to act with dizzying speed during this week’s special legislative session.
Jan. 6 panel gets inconsistent testimony on key Trump family conversation
Witnesses contradict key testimony on how hard Ivanka Trump had to push the former president to call off the Jan. 6 rioters.
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Ghost drones, helicopters and howitzers: Here's a look at the weapons the U.S. is sending Ukraine
The U.S. has committed $3.4 billion to Ukraine since the start of the invasion about two months ago.
Biden job approval second lowest among presidents since 1950s: Gallup
President Biden’s approval numbers remain stuck at near-record lows as he faces a series of setbacks, according to a new poll. The latest Gallup survey released Friday finds that roughly 41 p…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to limit discussion of race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law new guidelines involving race-based discussions in businesses and school, part his campaign against critical race theory.
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DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney of self governing status
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law on Friday evening that dissolves Walt Disney World’s special governing status.
Kinzinger: McCarthy audio shows GOP leaders think Republican voters are ‘dumb’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a member of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, said audio of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) bashing forme…
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France sending ‘significant equipment’ to Ukraine to fight Russia
France says it is transferring Caesar howitzers, Milan anti-tank missiles, and thousands of shells to Kyiv.
Biden: Republicans’ Disney law shows ‘far right has taken over party’
Florida strips company of self-governing power for opposing Governor Ron DeSantis’s ‘don’t say gay’ law Supporters of Florida's Republican-backed ‘don't say gay’ bill gather outside Walt Disney World in Orlando, on 16 April. Photograph: Octavio Jones/Reuters For Joe Biden, the vote by Florida...
Prosecutor plays Independence Day clip during MTG hearing - Washington Examiner
The prosecutors challenging Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's ability to run for reelection due to her ties to the Jan. 6 riot showed a clip of the movie Independence Day during the Friday hearing. The prosecution used the movie clip as evidence for Greene's alleged view that the riot was an...
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Revenge spending may keep the economy chugging along | CNN Business
Now that some mask and vaccine mandates are being lifted, consumers seem ready to spend on travel and other leisure experiences. Call it the “revenge spending” phenomenon.
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Liz Cheney denies recording bombshell tape of Kevin McCarthy saying he would urge Trump to resign after Jan. 6 riot
Though he lost to President Joe Biden, Trump remains the most popular figure in the Republican Party and has hinted he will run for president in 2024.
Why did lobbyists love VP Mike Pence?
No vice president in the past 24 years has been lobbied as heavily as Mike Pence was during his four years as President Donald Trump’s second in command.
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Colombia court says 5,733 people killed, disappeared in campaign against left-wing party
Some 5,733 people were killed or disappeared in Colombia as part of a campaign against the left-wing Patriotic Union (UP) party between 1984 and 2016, acts linked to paramilitaries with military backing, the country's transitional justice tribunal said on Friday.
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Transcript: CBS News interviews Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas acknowledged that the planned end of Title 42 border expulsions in May could pose "significant challenges" for the U.S. government.
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Greene rebuffs Jan. 6 criticism during tense hearing
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) took the witness stand on Friday as part of a hearing on whether she played a role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, becoming the first member of Co…
thehill.comBiden on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law: 'What the hell is going on here?'
At a Democratic fundraiser in Seattle on Thursday, the president weighed in on the feud between Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Co. over a law banning teachers from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity.
Person set themself on fire in front of Supreme Court: police
A person set themself on fire in front of the Supreme Court on Friday, authorities said. A helicopter landed in the nearby plaza to pick up the individual and take them to a local hospital, accordi…
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Elon Musk registers three 'X Holdings' companies to support Twitter takeover bid
Elon Musk has registered three companies in Delaware under the name ‘X Holdings’ to support his bid to buy Twitter and take the social media giant private.
Cuba and US take tentative step with talks on migration
Cuba and the United States have taken a tentative step toward thawing relations and resuming joint efforts to address irregular migration.
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Sailors' families seek answers about Russian ship sinking
It took the Russian military over a week to acknowledge that one serviceman died and two dozen others were missing after one of its flagship cruisers sank in the Black Sea, reportedly the result of a Ukrainian missiles strike.
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How Ukraine’s Donbas has ‘evolved’ under pro-Russia separatists
The ‘Soviet workers’ paradise’ transformed several times ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky and Liz Cheney named JFK ‘Profile in Courage’ award recipients | CNN Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year’s recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for the “courage they’ve shown protecting democracy in the United States and abroad.”
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Texas National Guard soldier feared dead after attempting to rescue migrant - Washington Examiner
EAGLE PASS, Texas — A Texas National Guard soldier deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border under the governor's border security operation is feared dead after going missing along the Rio Grande. The soldier went missing on Friday during a mission-related incident near the river in Eagle Pass and as...
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Officers cleared in death of Louisiana baby killed in crossfire
Three-month-old La’Mello Parker was killed during a shootout after his father, Eric Smith, allegedly kidnapped him after Smith killed his ex-girlfriend and her nephew.
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Biden administration says it won’t keep messing with Texas' Trump-era Medicaid waiver
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “concluded that it is not the best use of the federal government’s limited resources.”
www.politico.comIn court, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene can't recall much about her actions surrounding Jan. 6 riot
The Georgia representative is the first Republican member of Congress to speak under oath about her actions related to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Missing girl found dead, fueling outrage over gender violence in Mexico
The body of a Mexican teenager who went missing this month in the northern state of Nuevo Leon has been found submerged in a cistern inside the grounds of a motel near where she was last seen alive, authorities said on Friday.
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Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary draws backing from some of Wall Street's biggest billionaires, making it one of the most expensive midterm races
Wall Street is pouring millions into Pennsylvania's Senate Republican primary race, with much of it getting behind Dave McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Suspect in DC shooting that wounded 4 is dead, police say | CNN Politics
The suspect in a shooting in northwest Washington, DC, that left four people wounded on Friday afternoon has died, DC Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said.
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Photos show Cawthorn wearing lingerie at apparent party: Politico
Two pictures of Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn (N.C.) shared with Politico show the embattled congressman at what appears to be a party in women’s lingerie. The political news outlet report…
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Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
The Rev. Al Sharpton is demanding that authorities release the name of the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man and native of Congo who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a struggle.
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Japan says disputed islands 'illegally occupied by Russia'
TOKYO (AP) — Japan describes four islands whose ownership it disputes with Moscow as “illegally occupied by Russia” in the latest version of a diplomatic report released Friday, using stronger language to describe the territorial flap than other recent versions and underscoring the chilled relations
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U.S. judge will not block Intuit TurboTax ads that FTC found deceptive
A U.S. judge on Friday refused to block TurboTax maker Intuit Inc from running ads for "free" tax filing that the Federal Trade Commission said deceived millions of taxpayers.
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FAA apologizes for failing to notify Capitol Police about aircraft that prompted evacuation
Capitol Police had sent an email to staffers and media warning of an approaching airplane that turned out to be part of Military Appreciation Night at nearby Nationals Park.
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Rising gas prices bring Biden to a political crossroads over climate policy | CNN Politics
Federal investments to address climate change, Joe Biden has long said, are about investing in the economy and creating jobs.
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Nebraska governor candidate sues sex assault accuser
A Nebraska governor candidate who is backed by former President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against a state lawmaker and fellow Republican who has accused him of groping her at a local party event in 2019.
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FAA apologizes for Army Golden Knights incident that prompted Capitol evacuation | CNN Politics
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking responsibility for Wednesday night’s mishap involving the Army Golden Knights that resulted in the US Capitol being evacuated.
www.cnn.comWhat are howitzers? A look at the cannons in latest U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The first shipments of the Biden administration’s $800 million military aid package have arrived in Ukraine. Included among the first round of weapons are 18 155 mm howitzers, in addition to another 72 cannons that were announced this week. The howitzers heading to Ukraine will have a...
Cuellar: Biden Title 42 decision hurts Democrats — and helps cartels
Rep. Henry Cuellar is warning that President Biden is harming Democrats and helping criminals by lifting Title 42.
Japan, Russia sign fishing deal despite Ukraine tensions
Japan and Russia struck a deal on Tokyo's fishing quota to catch salmon and trout born in Russian rivers, Japan's fisheries agency said on Saturday, despite worsening ties over the crisis in Ukraine.
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U.S. Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene not sure whether she advocates violence
Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday told a lawyer for voters seeking to disqualify her from running for re-election that she did not know how to answer a question about whether she advocates violence against people with whom she disagrees.
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DeSantis signs new congressional map into law as groups sue over redistricting
The suit was filed less than 24 hours after the GOP-controlled Legislature passed the bill as Black Democrats were loudly protesting on the House floor.
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Mayorkas says U.S. is preparing for "significant challenges" along the border, asking countries to accept deportees
In an interview with CBS News, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said his department is trying to reduce border apprehensions by referring some migrants for criminal prosecution.
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Poll shows tight New Hampshire Senate race in a must-win contest for Democrats - Washington Examiner
New polling shows that incumbent Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing a tight reelection bid despite big-name Republicans such as Gov. Chris Sununu and former Sen. Kelly Ayotte staying out of the race. The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, has Hassan within the margin of...
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US warns Solomon Islands of action over pact with China
The Biden administration has warned the Solomon Islands that the United States will take unspecified action against the South Pacific nation should its recently concluded cooperation agreement with China pose a threat to U.S. or allied interests.
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Cyber attack causes chaos in Costa Rica government systems
Nearly a week into a ransomware attack that has crippled Costa Rican government computer systems, the country refuses to pay a ransom as it struggles to implement workarounds and braces itself as hackers begin publishing stolen information.
apnews.comRep. Madison Cawthorn: Lingerie Party Pics Were From A 'Goofy' Game On A Cruise
The North Carolina Republican, who touts "traditional" gender values, responded after Politico published photos showing him in women's undergarments.
Why gas is so much more expensive in California than in Texas
Gas prices are soaring across the country, but drivers are paying more to fill up tanks depending on their state and area code. As of Friday, California has clocked the highest prices at the pump, …
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Migrants say treatment of Ukrainians at U.S.-Mexico border illustrates double standard
President Biden’s plan to admit up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war came as relief to Ukrainians waiting for the news. But some migrants call the treatment of Ukrainians by the Biden administration unfair. While some Mexicans seeking asylum wait up to a year, our team witnessed a Ukrainian...
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Hillary Clinton ripped over tweet urging EU to police ‘disinformation’ and ‘extremism’ online
Hillary Clinton received strong pushback for tweeting that the European Union needs to do more to combat "disinformation" online.
Mom dumped in son's hockey bag had throat slashed, asked suspect to leave multiple times
The New York City mother found stabbed to death inside a duffel bag had asked her alleged killer to leave her house "multiple times" before she was stabbed to death.
Person of interest connected to DC shooting found dead: Police - Washington Examiner
The person of interest connected to a shooting that left at least four people injured in Washington, D.C., on Friday was found dead in a nearby apartment, officials said. The Metropolitan Police Department named Raymond Spencer as the person of interest earlier in the day, linking the...
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First on CNN: Major County Sheriffs of America endorses Biden’s ATF nominee Steve Dettelbach | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives received an endorsement from a big law enforcement group on Friday.
www.cnn.comChampion Of Trump's Wall Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Faces Years In Prison
Brian Kolfage has admitted to pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars donors gave him to privately fund Donald Trump's border wall project.
Missouri lawmakers consider extending proposed ban on gender-affirming care to adults
Story at a glance Missouri legislators this week said gender-affirming care should not be made available to young adults younger than 25 years old, citing brain maturity. Research suggests that the…
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Russian swimmer Rylov banned for appearing at Putin rally
Russian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Evgeny Rylov has been banned from the sport for nine months for appearing at a rally in support of President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
apnews.comOpinion | The DOJ Failed on Pandemic Fraud
And it may be too late now to crack down on the worst offenders.
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DEVELOPING: Police, ATF respond to 'active threat' in DC, at least 3 people shot
At least four people were shot Friday prompting a heavy police response, authorities said.
‘Putin is banking on us losing interest’
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Russia-Ukraine war: What’s behind Brazil’s ‘neutral’ position?
Experts say fertilizer needs, diplomatic tradition, President Bolsonaro’s election concerns affect stance on conflict.
'We found nothing:' Thousands of IS victims still missing
Thousands of people taken captive by the Islamic State group remain missing years after the extremists' territorial defeat.
apnews.comTennessee gov: No new details yet why he canceled execution
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declined to provide any new information Friday explaining his decision to call off the state's first scheduled execution since the start of the pandemic, but said more details will likely be provided next week. The night before, the Republican governor had issued a...
Oil and water: ExxonMobil employees slam companywide ban on gay pride flag - Washington Examiner
ExxonMobil employees are slamming their company for prohibiting workers from flying the gay pride flag outside their offices during June, which is Pride Month. The company's Pride employee resource group disagreed with the decision to remove the pride flag from the allowed paraphernalia in new...
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The airline pilot shortage is real and will cost all of us
More than half of America's pilots are set to retire in the next 15 years and there aren't enough new pilots to replace them.
Case dropped against Memphis woman sentenced to prison on illegal voting charges
Though the charges of illegal voting have been dropped, Moses will remain banned from voting due to previous felony convictions.
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Bannon is helping a Vermont crypto bro get elected to the Senate
Several former aides to former President Donald Trump have been assisting Brock Pierce's anti-establishment Senate bid.
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Fix poverty first to counter China, Solomon Islanders tell West
Tiny Pacific nation’s underdevelopment leaves it open to influence by bigger powers, local figures say.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law.
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The golden ticket: Will Trump's endorsement in Ohio race burnish or tarnish his star power?
Josh Mandel, a leading contender to win the nomination in the U.S. Senate Republican primary battle in Ohio, expressed confidence this week that victory was within his grasp as he campaigned with General Michael Flynn, an ally of Donald Trump.
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Jan. 6 rioter who re-enlisted in U.S. Army after attack pleads guilty
James Mault was caught on camera attacking police officers a the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He was interviewed by the FBI and lost his job. Then he rejoined the Army.
www.nbcnews.comOhio Republicans pick sides as primary battle for U.S. Senate race enters final stretch
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate primary race in Ohio have been stumping around the state, with former President Donald Trump bypassing his former national security adviser Michael Flynn and backing the commentator J.D. Vance.
Jenna Ellis offers to defend Disney against DeSantis administration
Former Trump campaign legal adviser Jenna Ellis offered to defend Disney after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation on Friday dissolving the company’s private government. “Hi @Disney. O…
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Pentagon doesn’t anticipate war in Ukraine will end in the ‘coming weeks’ - Washington Examiner
The Pentagon expects the war in Ukraine to be "prolonged," spokesman John Kirby stated during Friday's briefing. Kirby's comments come as the Russians' invasion in Ukraine stretches into its eighth week."We don't anticipate that it's going to be over, you know, in days, or even just coming...
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Deep-red Utah embraced voting by mail. Then came 2020.
Utah was the only Republican-led state that mailed all active voters ballots before the 2020 election made the practice the subject of nationwide controversy.
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DeSantis signs raft of bills cheered by Republicans: targeting Disney, approving new congressional map and restricting how schools teach racism | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed several bills into law, including two measures targeting Disney, legislation that will put new restrictions on how schools and businesses can talk about race and gender, and the state’s new congressional map.
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Gaza violence intensifies as Jerusalem clashes resume
Israel’s air force and Palestinian militants have traded fire across the Gaza frontier as clashes erupted again between Israeli police and Palestinians at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.
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Crist defends Disney, says DeSantis wants to be ‘king of Florida’
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a tweet on Friday, calling him a threat to the state’s economy due to his fight with Disney over its criticism o…
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‘Did not launch’ until 2017: Makeup brand rebuts Amber Heard lawyer’s claim - Washington Examiner
During the opening statements of Johnny Depp's defamation trial, Amber Heard's defense attorney Elaine Bredehoft displayed a makeup compact to the jury. "This is what Amber carried in her purse for the entire relationship with Johnny Depp," she said. .@realamberheard's attorney Elaine Bredehoft...
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EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow
Ukraine news from April 22: Guterres will meet Russian President Putin on Tuesday to press for fighting to stop.
Ducey, Abbott and other GOP governors join Border Strike Force to combat illegal activity at southern border
Republican governors from across America are taking matters into their own hands to address the border crisis that continues to plague communities throughout the nation.
Commission to honor America's 250th birthday is 'toxic,' lawsuit says
When Renee Burchard went to work for the America 250 Foundation in 2020, she was excited. After a long career in politics and nonprofit management, she had the chance to work for a congressionally-funded commission tasked with helping the United States celebrate its 250th birthday, or...
Ahead of Title 42 ending, Border Patrol prepares for the return of asylum
When Title 42 ends on May 23, Border Patrol will return to processing migrants under Title 8 of the U.S. code, which governs immigration.
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Opinion | Kevin McCarthy Will Live to Lie Again
The top House Republican got caught in a lie that could threaten his career — but a little groveling before Trump can go a long way.
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Extreme weather experiences impact views on climate change - CBS News poll
Those who have experienced extreme weather have become more concerned.
www.cbsnews.com‘You only win if you fight’: Will Gallego unseat Sinema?
On this week’s episode of Playbook Deep Dive, co-author Ryan Lizza chats with Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego, a Marine veteran and rumored primary challenger to Senator Kyrsten Sinema in 2024. Gallego has an unsparing take on challenging Sinema, Jan. 6 and why Democrats need to lead more.
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Biden says US spending billions to make military vehicles 'climate friendly'
President Biden on Friday said his administration is working to make "every vehicle” in the United States military “climate-friendly.”
Holy shade: Pope Francis scraps meeting with Russian Orthodox leader - Washington Examiner
Pope Francis scrapped his plans to visit Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Israel out of concerns that the meeting could stir "confusion at this moment" as the war in Ukraine rages. Francis was tight-lipped on specifics regarding why the meeting was scrapped or whether it would be rescheduled...
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Sandy Hook families' lawyer says Alex Jones' InfoWars bankruptcy is 'sinister'
Families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre called for InfoWars' bankruptcy to be thrown out of court on Friday, accusing the far-right wing website of seeking Chapter 11 protection for "sinister" purposes.
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Biden administration asks federal judge to deny request to immediately block end of Title 42 | CNN Politics
The Biden administration told a federal judge in Louisiana on Friday that the court should deny a request from more than 20 states to immediately block the end of a Trump-era pandemic restriction on the US-Mexico border.
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Biden's election year challenge: Blame GOP for nation's woes
President Joe Biden has an election year message for frustrated voters: At least he’s trying. For those who think the president isn’t doing enough to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, Biden announced $800 million in new military support on Thursday.
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About 1 in 4 older Latinos, Blacks report discrimination when seeking health care
The study reinforces what Black and Latino patients have said for years, "that the healthcare system is not working for people of color, particularly older adults," one researcher wrote.
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Johnson calls Russian takeover of Ukraine a ‘realistic possibility’
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson conceded a Russian takeover of Ukraine is a “realistic possibility” but added that the situation is “unpredictable.” Speaking to reporters on Friday, Johnson was a…
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Colombia presidential candidates agree need for pension reform
Candidates most likely to win Colombia's presidential elections on Friday agreed for the need to reform the country's unbalanced pension system so that it provides greater coverage for millions of poor people and redirects subsidies.
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Biden to nominate Michael Ratney as envoy to Saudi Arabia
President Biden will nominate Michael Ratney, a career member of the foreign service, to serve as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Friday. Ratney most recently served…
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Biden White House stands behind Title 42 decision amid party revolt
Senate Democrats are airing concerns. Former officials say the sales job has been lacking. But the White House isn’t backing down … yet.
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80-year-old Michigan man shoots intruder dead: Police - Washington Examiner
An elderly Michigan man is accused of fatally shooting an intruder who entered a Flint Township residence Thursday, authorities said. The intruder, reportedly 31 years old, made his way into the residence around 8:45 p.m. and was confronted by an 80-year-old man with a firearm. The elderly man...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden says GOP 'ain't your father's Republican Party': 'This is a MAGA party now'
President Biden on Friday declared that the GOP “ain’t your father’s Republican Party,” saying it has shifted to a “MAGA party,” warning that right-leaning politicians “who know better” are “afraid to act correctly” out of fear of being primaried.
Plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz
Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
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Biden executive order seeks to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees provide carbon sinks that absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
www.cbsnews.comA New England Patriot and a conservative billionaire are trying to take down a GOP senator
The challenge against Sen. John Boozman has one of the biggest Republican donors on one side and Donald Trump on the other.
Iowa GOP open to non-Trump prospects as 2024 gets underway
Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the nomination process.
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Trump, McCarthy talked and are on good terms after leaked audio tape
A source with knowledge of the conversation confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Republican leader and the former president spoke in a Friday phone call after the leak.
Biden wants more Ukraine aid. Congress won’t make it easy.
Chuck Schumer wants to combine the president's plea for more Ukraine cash with Covid aid that Republicans stonewalled earlier this month.
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Republican Kevin McCarthy under fire after audio shows he discussed urging Trump to resign
Congressman Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, came under fire from some of his fellow party members, after an audio recording showed him saying that then-President Donald Trump should resign over the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.
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Callery pears: An invader 'worse than murder hornets!'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape trees have spawned aggressive invaders, creating thickets that overwhelm native plants and sport nasty four-inch spikes.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies for more than 3 hours | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia testified under oath for three hours Friday at an unprecedented disqualification hearing that focused on whether she is constitutionally barred from holding office because of her role in the January 6 insurrection.
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Eco-anxiety among teenagers is growing
This is what climate anxiety looks like for 18 high school students.
Macron tells voters: Now choose the France you want
AUXERRE, France (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen made final appeals on Friday to undecided voters weighing fears of what a Le Pen presidency could bring against their anger at Macron's record. But the fact that nearly three in 10 voters say they...
New Tennessee bill would require drunk drivers to pay child support for killing a parent
The bill received unanimous support in the State House and Senate.
Texas National Guard soldier missing after mission to rescue migrant from river: sources
A Texas National Guard soldier has gone missing while trying to rescue migrants in a river at the state’s border with Mexico, Texas officials said Thursday.
D.C. woman survives 8-story jump from attacker with ghost gun
Police said the victim’s hands and feet were bound during the assault, but that she was able to partially free herself and “jumped from the building” with her legs still bound.
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Dumpster find leads to rediscovery of artist Francis Hines
Artist Francis Hines gained some recognition in 1980 by using fabric to wrap the arch in New York City’s Washington Square in an intricate crisscross pattern.
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Cheney, Scalise deny involvement after leaked recordings reveal McCarthy recommended Trump resign
On Thursday, the New York Times reported on a recording from January 10, 2021 where McCarthy told House Republican leadership that he had “had it” with Trump and that he was going to recommend the then-president “resign.”
Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach
The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.
www.bbc.comFact check: Trump remains suspended on Twitter; tweet circulating online is fabricated
A fabricated tweet suggests Elon Musk reinstated former President Donald Trump's Twitter account. That's wrong.
McCarthy quietly moves to tamp down fallout after damaging audio | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been maneuvering behind the scenes to contain the fallout over damning and contradictory conversations he had with other GOP lawmakers about then-President Donald Trump in the immediate aftermath of January 6.
www.cnn.comLove thy enemy: Critics key for Macron in France's election
Disgruntled left-wing voters whose candidates were knocked out in the first round of France's election are the wild cards in the winner-takes-all runoff on Sunday.
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Obama says he regrets not doing more to stop the spread of 'disinformation', people 'dying' because of it
Former President Barack Obama railed against what he called “disinformation” in a recent speech claiming that he regrets not combating its spread during his presidency and said that “people are dying” because of it.
Death toll in Afghan mosque bombing rises to 33, Taliban say
A Taliban official says a bombing at a mosque and religious school in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 33 people, including students of a religious school
AOC warns that a GOP House would overturn an election: 'January 6 was a trial run'
If the Republicans take back the U.S. House of Representatives this year, they will be able to overturn a future presidential election, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., warned.
Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM
The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.
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Biden admin to promote availability of COVID antiviral pill
President Joe Biden and his administration want Americans and their doctors to know that the country has an ample supply of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid and that it no longer needs to be rationed.
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Dozens of New York City teachers placed on unpaid leave for using fake coronavirus vaccine cards
The teachers union says it will fight the unpaid suspensions.
Mask mandates return to US college campuses as cases rise
The final weeks of the college school year have been disrupted yet again by COVID-19 as universities bring back mask mandates, switch to online classes and scale back large gatherings in response to upticks in coronavirus infections.
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The Covid risk on planes, public transit amid lifted mandates, according to experts
Wearing a mask reduces your risk of catching Covid from fellow passengers on subways, buses and planes, regardless of what other people do.
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UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Scientists say a U.K. patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for almost a year and a half.
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Covid was the third leading cause of death in U.S. once again in 2021
Covid was responsible for 13 percent of all deaths in the U.S. in 2021, up from 10 percent the year prior.
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Shanghai easing virus rules, Hong Kong ending entry ban
Officials in Shanghai have promised to ease anti-virus controls on truck drivers that are hampering food supplies, while Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on non-residents flying into the city as its outbreak fades.
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The Data Point: Airline industry jobs are still below pre-Covid levels
The industry slashed jobs at the start of the pandemic. Two years later, those jobs still aren’t all back.
www.nbcnews.comWhy maskless travel could be here to stay
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Inside Nebraska’s Surprisingly Effective Covid Strategy
Nebraska’s obsession with government efficiency gave it an advantage when the virus struck.
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