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Steve Bannon, who served as former President Donald Trump's chief strategist before departing the White House in August 2017, was found guilty Friday of defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Secret Service identified potential missing text messages on phones of 10 individuals
Secret Service investigators were scrutinizing the phones of 10 Secret Service personnel that contained metadata showing text messages were sent and received around January 6, 2021, but were not retained, two sources told CNN.
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Ex-Trump DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark hit with legal ethics charges over post-election role
Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department attorney at the center of former President Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, was hit Friday with ethics charges alleging that his rol…
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Steve Bannon: Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress
An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.
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Josh Hawley video, Trump's outtakes and Secret Service farewells: Top moments from the eighth Jan. 6 public hearing
Thursday's prime-time hearing focused on the 187 minutes of then-President Donald Trump's inaction while rioters descended on the Capitol. These a few of the top moments.
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The biggest things we learned in each Jan. 6 hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack spent more than 15 hours presenting their findings over eight hearings this summer, culminating in Thursday night’s p…
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Trump-Pence divide defines near-term future of GOP: The Note
For all the focus on what former President Donald Trump didn't do on Jan. 6, something he did do might have brought the biggest political consequences inside the GOP.
DC lawyers’ disciplinary board says ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark lied in his attempts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, whom Donald Trump wanted to install as attorney general so he could use the department to help him overturn the 2020 election, violated his professional code of conduct, the disciplinary office governing lawyers in Washington, DC, said.
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Ukraine war: Deal signed to allow grain exports to resume by sea
The agreement will allow millions of tonnes of grain, trapped in Ukraine by the war, to be exported.
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Man who attacked Lee Zeldin, Republican nominee in New York governor's race, charged with attempted assault
A man brandishing a sharp object who attacked U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York has been charged with attempted assault.
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Jan. 6 hearing key takeaways: The riot was Trump's last hope, and the next day, he still refused to say the election was over
The committee painted the attack on the Capitol as the last gasp of Trump’s effort to cling to power, while revealing new details about his refusal to call off the mob and outtakes of remarks.
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Dramatic details you may have missed from Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois Republican, said Trump "chose not to act" as the Capitol attack unfolded.
Kinzinger: Jan. 6 panel has ‘proven different components’ of criminal case against Trump
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Friday said the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol had “proven different components of a criminal case” against former …
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Read the full remarks: Rep. Liz Cheney delivers closing statement at prime-time Jan. 6 hearing
"Donald Trump made a purposeful choice to violate his oath of office, to ignore the ongoing violence against law enforcement, to threaten our Constitutional order," Cheney said. "There is no way to excuse that behavior. It was indefensible."
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Trump slams McConnell as ‘disloyal’ amid Jan. 6 hearings
Former President Trump on Thursday vented his anger with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) during the House select Jan. 6 committee’s hearing, slamming him as a “disloyal sleazebag” de…
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The House Jan. 6 committee focused Thursday's hearing on what was happening at the White House during 187 key minutes of the rioting.
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Recession may not come after all, economists say
Economic strength defies recession forecasts but risks remain, economists said.
China bill accused of being 'corporate welfare' as semiconductor lobby ramps up spending ahead of passage
Senate Republicans are split on whether to support a bill aimed at funding semiconductor manufacturing and competing with China that appears set to pass.
The audacious PR plot that seeded doubt about climate change
Thirty years ago, a bold plan was hatched to persuade people that climate change was not a problem.
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Hawley mocked over new Jan. 6 video
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is being mocked across social media after a video of him running away from the mob storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was released on Thursday by the House committee inv…
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The One Time Trump Couldn’t Lie His Way Out of a Crisis
In public, Trump downplayed the pandemic. In private, he was freaking out.
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Friction between Biden and Pelosi spills into public over speaker’s Taiwan trip - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden said this week the U.S. military does not support a potential trip to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), a concern she brushed off, bringing the difference of opinion into public view between the nation's two highest-ranking Democratic officeholders. The Financial...
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Russia says it destroyed 4 HIMARS launchers, in claim denied by Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry said on Friday its forces had destroyed four U.S.-supplied high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) in Ukraine earlier this month, a claim that was denied both by Kyiv and Washington.
Newsom signs California gun bill modeled after Texas abortion law | CNN Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill into law that allows private citizens to bring civil action against anyone who manufactures, distributes, transports or imports assault weapons or ghost guns, which are banned in the state.
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Biden makes first public appearance since COVID-19 diagnosis
President Biden on Friday met virtually with his economic team to discuss gas prices, making his first public appearance on camera since testing positive for COVID-19. Biden, appearing via vi…
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California governor signs gun bill modeled after Texas abortion law
California is the first state to allow citizens to sue those who make or sell banned weapons, state officials said.
DeSantis lights into Biden during TPUSA speech amid rampant 2024 speculation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dedicated much of his speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit Friday to attacking President Biden and his policies.
Secret Service will ‘cooperate fully’ with Jan. 6 investigations, director vows - Washington Examiner
Secret Service Director James Murray pledged that the embattled agency will fully cooperate with the House Jan. 6 committee despite a ruckus over deleted text messages. "We have provided thousands of documents, operationally sensitive radio transmissions, and access to Secret Service employees...
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Seven stunning moments from the Jan. 6 hearing
Thursday’s hearing by the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol focused on the day of the riot itself, zeroing in on former President Trump’s inaction as a mob of his su…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom goes after Abbott in Texas on guns and abortion
After buying airtime in Florida to knock Gov. Ron DeSantis, a move that sparked speculation about his ambitions, Newsom has taken out full-page ads attacking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Biden makes first live remarks — virtually — since COVID diagnosis
The White House has identified 17 close contacts of the president.
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Analysis: How the January 6 committee used Fox News against Donald Trump | CNN Politics
Everyone knows that Donald Trump is a devotee of Fox News. During his presidency, he would regularly live tweet his favorite shows and viewed primetime hosts like Sean Hannity as de facto advisers to his White House.
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‘His life was threatened.’ But Pence isn't talking about it.
The former VP avoided the subject of Trump as they campaigned for opposing candidates in Arizona.
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Officials outline latest steps to fight monkeypox outbreak - Washington Examiner
White House and Health and Human Services officials outlined plans Friday to use vaccines, outreach, testing, and treatment to fight the monkeypox outbreak, using a strategy broadly similar to that used to fight COVID-19 since the spring of 2020. The comments came during a press call featuring...
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Russian missiles hit Ukraine port; Kyiv says it is still preparing grain exports
Russian missiles hit Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Saturday, the Ukrainian military said, threatening a deal signed just a day earlier to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports and ease global food shortages caused by the war.
Jury convicts Bannon of contempt of Congress
A federal jury on Friday convicted Stephen Bannon of two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. T…
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Explainer: What charges could Trump face for trying to overturn 2020 election?
A U.S. congressional committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol has sought to build a case that then-President Donald Trump behaved illegally when he tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat, but what charges could prosecutors bring against Trump and how might he defend...
Modeled after Texas abortion law, California enacts first-of-its-kind measure targeting ghost guns and assault weapons
It allows people to sue those who distribute illegal assault weapons or parts for untraceable ghost guns.
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Entire police force quits over manager who held ‘progressively responsible positions’ - Washington Examiner
The entire police force for the small North Carolina town of Kenly tendered its resignation in protest over a newly hired town manager. Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson announced the resignations and cited a "hostile work environment" that ensued since the hiring of the manager, who began serving...
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Democrats have another infrastructure problem
The landmark bipartisan bill is popular with voters, but recent polling shows the vast majority of them don't even know it's now a law.
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Mike Pence Secret Service agents feared for their lives, said goodbyes to family: Jan. 6 committee
Former Vice President Mike Pence's security detail called home to say goodbye to their families, according to a Secret Service official in the eighth January 6th hearing.
Congress aiming to increase chip manufacturing in the U.S.
The U.S. has fallen behind in the production of chips, or tiny semiconductors – an estimated $573 billion industry. Congress is now racing against the clock to bring chip manufacturing back to America and there is bipartisan support for it. The CHIPS Act would pour $52 billion into the...
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Russia taking hundreds of casualties daily in Ukraine war -U.S. official
The United States believes Russia's military is suffering hundreds of casualties a day in its war in Ukraine, and with the loss so far of thousands of lieutenants and captains, its chain of command is struggling, a senior U.S. defense official said on Friday.
Extreme heat taking its toll on US, European economies
Experts say the extreme heat in the U.S. and Europe is making it increasingly difficult for workers to do their jobs -- especially those who work outdoors.
Truck blockade of major California seaport stretches into day three
Independent truckers protesting California's new "gig worker" law blockaded California's No. 3 seaport for the third straight day on Friday, stranding cargo at the state's top agricultural trade hub and adding to U.S. supply chain headaches.
Biden administration rolls out $270 million Ukraine weapons package
The Biden administration on Friday rolled out a $270 million security assistance package for Ukraine that includes four more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and hundreds of tactical…
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp favored over Democrat Stacey Abrams, handicapper says - Washington Examiner
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp got a big boost from the Cook Political Report on Friday after the influential political handicapper updated its rating of the governor's race from a "toss-up" to "lean Republican."Kemp had "looked like the most vulnerable Republican incumbent on the map" at the beginning...
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Trump, Pence rallying for opposite candidates in Arizona governor race
Former President Trump and former Vice President Pence are on the campaign trail today in Arizona but they are backing opposite candidates in a contentious battle for governor. Pence is backing Karrin Taylor Robson, a real estate consultant, while Trump is holding a rally for Kari Lake, a former...
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Hawley doesn't 'regret anything' he did Jan. 6 after House panel assails his conduct
Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he has no regrets about what he did no January 6, 2021, including waving at protesters before a mob breached the Capitol.
Southern states brace for ‘whiplash’ of extreme weather
Dangerous heat and crushing drought conditions in southern U.S. states are unlikely to subside anytime soon, federal experts say, with many currently blighted regions expected to face a “whiplash” …
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Steve Bannon guilty of criminal contempt of Congress
Bannon faced criminal contempt of Congress charges for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the House Jan. 6 select committee.
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World Court says it has jurisdiction, Myanmar genocide case to proceed
The World Court on Friday rejected Myanmar's objections to a genocide case over its treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority, paving the way for the case to be heard in full.
EU gives Hungary a month to act before moving to suspend funds
The European Commission gave Hungary a final month to address its concerns about the rule of law before asking European Union governments to suspend some of the funds Hungary is to get under the bloc's 2021-2027 budget.
Zelenskiy says no ceasefire without recovering land lost to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a ceasefire with Russia without reclaiming lost territories would only prolong the war, according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday.
Record-high temperatures forecast for Northeast amid unwavering heat wave
More than 82 million Americans from California to New Hampshire are on alert for extreme heat Friday as the nation's unwavering heat wave pushes on.
The Barstool Bros’ Split Over Abortion Could Determine the Future of the GOP
The strength and character of the GOP’s culture-war coalition is about to be severely tested.
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Newsom runs ads in Texas newspapers hitting Abbott on guns, abortion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is running an ad in three Texas newspapers criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his record on guns and abortion. The effort comes after Newsom ran television …
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Cyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic
The threats to the Port of Los Angeles are believed to come mainly from Europe and Russia.
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Comey, McCabe, Page and Strzok dropped from Trump’s sprawling civil lawsuit | CNN Politics
Judge dismissed five former FBI officials from a lawsuit that Trump filed against them and other political opponents related to the Russia investigation.
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Harris heading to Indiana as state GOP prepares new abortion ban
The state legislature is poised to open a special session Monday to consider a new abortion law.
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Hawley takes mug shot over Jan. 6 running video - Washington Examiner
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) responded to widespread criticism over videos showing him during the Capitol riot with a link to his merchandise website, selling coffee cups depicting him, fist raised, on Jan. 6. Hawley became the subject of criticism and mockery on Thursday after the House Jan. 6...
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Former Coinbase employee is first charged with insider trading in crypto industry - Washington Examiner
A former Coinbase employee and two others have been charged for an insider trading scheme. Prosecutors say it is the first insider trading-related charge involving cryptocurrency. The former employee, Ishan Wahi, 32, allegedly told his brother Nikhil Wahi, 26, and his associate Sameer Ramani...
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Lithuania lifts ban on rail transport of goods into Russian exclave -agencies
The Baltic state of Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goods into and out of the Russian territory of Kaliningrad, Russia's RIA news agency said on Friday.
U.S. identifies first cases of monkeypox in children
Cases of the viral disease monkeypox in the United States have been identified for the first time in children - a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident, health authorities said on Friday.
January 6th committee hearing reveals key new details of Capitol riot
The House January 6th committee members are adding pressure on the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump. The committee’s eighth hearing included outtakes of taped remarks from Trump on January 7th, where he refused to say the election was over. An anonymous White House...
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Biden judicial nominee on board of prison 'abolitionist' group
President Biden's appeals court nominee Roopali Desa serves on the board of an organization that wants to abolish prisons.
Insight: Satellite imagery, ship data indicates path of Russian vessel Kyiv says shipped “looted” grain
Late last month, a Russian-flagged cargo ship carrying corn pulled into the Turkish port of Izmir on the Aegean Sea. The SV Nikolay had loaded the grain at Port Kavkaz, in Russia, six days earlier on June 18, according to documentation provided by an employee of the Russian company that owns the...
The proxy fight between Trump and Pence continues with Arizona rallies | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump and former vice president Mike Pence held dueling events Friday in Arizona, turning the state’s upcoming Republican primary for governor into a proxy fight between the two former allies as they inch toward what could be a 2024 showdown.
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Colorado man pleads guilty to casting missing wife's ballot
A Colorado man who had been charged in the presumed death of his missing wife has pleaded guilty to forgery for casting her 2020 election ballot for then-President Donald Trump
Lee Zeldin's running mate Alison Esposito slams alleged attacker's release
New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin's running mate Alison Esposito slammed release of the alleged attacker from jail.
Haiti gang violence: Children take shelter in school
Toddlers to teenagers are sleeping in school classrooms as around 300 people are reportedly killed.
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Supreme Court to issue separate rulings on affirmative action in college admissions
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson previously said she would recuse herself since the court had consolidated cases on a state school and Harvard, where she was on an advisory board. By separating the two, Jackson can now participate in the state-focused case.
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Zeldin condemns NY bail system after suspect in attack is released | CNN Politics
New York gubernatorial nominee Rep. Lee Zeldin, a day after he was attacked onstage at a campaign event, said Friday that changes to the state’s cashless bail system are necessary and that judges should have discretion when considering who should remain in police custody.
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White House clash with Pelosi over Taiwan spills into the open
Pentagon officials are concerned that Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned Taiwan trip could increase tensions with China.
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Moms mobilize in local races for the 2022 midterm elections
Moms have taken matter into their own hands when it comes to their child's education. 'Moms for Liberty' educate and prepare parents who desire to run for board positions.
Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt charges - Washington Examiner
Steve Bannon was found guilty of both contempt charges against him over his defiance of a House Jan. 6 committee subpoena. Leading up to the trial, Bannon had vowed to fight against the "misdemeanor from hell" and go "medieval on these people," but when time came for the trial, he ultimately...
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Arizona's GOP governor primary brawl tries to define the 'real' Republican
Trump-backed Kari Lake says Karrin Taylor Robson’s unwillingness to fully embrace Trump’s stolen election lie makes her the "RINO." But Taylor Robson has gotten within striking district by urging voters to take a closer look at Lake's conservative bonafides.
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MI6 chief doubts Iran wants a nuclear deal | CNN Politics
The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service said Thursday he doesn’t believe Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to reach a nuclear deal as hope fades that an agreement can be reached.
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More charged after 911 operator accused of not sending help
Authorities have filed charges against three more people in the case of a Pennsylvania 911 operator accused of failing to send an ambulance to the rural home of a woman who died of internal bleeding about a day later
FTC turns up the heat on Trump-era defense merger
The commission is weighing legal action against Northrop Grumman for alleged merger violations.
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Legislators target TikTok, social media dangers with bipartisan CHATS Act: 'The Wild West'
Two congressmen introduced a bipartisan bill targeting TikTok and other social media platforms, allowing police to track which apps are linked to criminal activity.
Murkowski ally hits Alaska GOP Senate rival for commercial fishing violations - Washington Examiner
Alaska Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka may be reeling from past commercial fishing violations, which her incumbent opponent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) is highlighting in a new attack ad. A new commercial paid for by the Alaska for Lisa super PAC shows two Alaskan fishermen blasting Tshibaka for...
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Hillicon Valley — Klobuchar pushes for probe into Amazon
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launch an investigation into Amazon’s recent proposal to buy primary health care provider One Medical. In ot…
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Newly sworn-in SEC commissioner is former Pelosi aide
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Jaime Lizárraga was previously a staffer for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before joining the financial regulatory body.
What to know about vaccine-derived polio after rare case found in New York
New York health officials said a patient was infected with vaccine-derived polio. Here's what that means.
As workers die in extreme heat, advocates call on Biden admin to take urgent action
The agency is early into its rule-making process, which can take many years and sometimes decades. Advocates say there is no time to wait as heat intensifies.
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Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress for ignoring Jan. 6 hearing subpoena
A jury in Washington, D.C. found former Trump White House official Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for ignoring a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.
Russia agreed to lift Ukraine grain blockade due to global condemnation, U.S. diplomat says
Russia ultimately felt the "hot breath" of the world's disapproval, particularly from developing countries, said Victoria Nuland at the Aspen Security Forum.
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Intel Republicans visiting El Paso warn of 'astronomical' threats, terrorist surge across 'porous' border
House Intelligence Committee Republicans tell Fox News Digital during an exclusive interview at the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso that there are numerous national security concerns due to issues at the border.
Abrams responds to 'defund the police' criticisms by attacking Kemp as weak on crime
Abrams has also said that if elected governor, she would raise the base salaries of some law enforcement officers and expand training for crisis officers.
www.nbcnews.com'Dead bodies' and dump sites draw DOJ civil rights probe of Houston
The northeast Houston area in question has suffered for years from the dumping of trash that poses health and quality of life risks.
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Opinion: Why Steve Bannon’s conviction really matters | CNN
Norman Eisen and Dennis Aftergut write that the conviction of Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress marks an important moment – not only in holding him individually accountable, but also in bringing to justice those who plotted to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Kathy Hochul campaign sent email about upcoming Lee Zeldin events before attempted attack
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign sent an email about upcoming campaign events set to be held by Zeldin prior to him almost being attacked on stage while speaking.
Raskin says he’s ‘impatient’ with pace of DOJ’s Jan. 6 investigation
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Friday said he is “impatient” with the pace of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. His comment came one da…
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Jan. 6: Trump spurned aides' pleas to call off Capitol mob
Despite desperate pleas from aides, allies, members of Congress and even his family, Donald Trump refused on Jan. 6 to call off the mob attack at the Capitol.
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Takeaways from the January 6 hearings day 8
The January 6 committee, in its final public hearing until the fall, presented damning new evidence Thursday highlighting then-President Donald Trump's three-hour refusal to publicly condemn the unfolding insurrection at the US Capitol or to call off the violent mob.
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Trump 'chose not to act' as mob attacked, Jan. 6 committee says
The House Jan. 6 committee held a second prime-time hearing to focus on the 187 minutes after President Donald Trump told supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol.
Jan. 6 Committee attempts to show Trump deliberately ignored calls from staff to deescalate riot
The January 6 Committee held its final scheduled hearing on Thursday and attempted to make the case that former President Trump violated his oath of office during the riot.
On Jan. 6, Trump ignored pleas to call off the mob attacking the Capitol while 'pouring gasoline on the fire,' aide says
In never-before-seen outtakes from a speech Trump gave the next day, Trump stops and tells aides off-camera, “I don’t want to say the election is over.”
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Supreme Court won't let Biden implement immigration policy
The Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
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Capitol riot: Trump ignored pleas to condemn attack, hearing told
The ex-president was "pouring gasoline on the fire" during the Capitol attack, the inquiry hears.
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DC police officer corroborates story that Trump got in ‘heated argument’ in vehicle on Jan. 6
A Washington, D.C., police officer corroborated previous testimony Thursday that former President Trump got into a “heated discussion” about going to the Capitol with his supporters after his speec…
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Jan 6 Committee: Thursday primetime hearing to focus on Trump's actions as riot unfolded
Thursday’s hearing is expected to take an in-depth look at what former President Trump was doing in the White House as violence was erupting at the Capitol building on January 6. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois Republican who is one of two members leading the hearing, said he expects it will...
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187 minutes: Six key moments from House Jan. 6 hearing on Trump’s timeline - Washington Examiner
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot held a hearing Thursday on the 187 minutes, a period of more than three hours, between the beginning of the attack at 1:10 p.m. and when then-President Donald Trump finally released a video telling rioters to leave the Capitol at...
www.washingtonexaminer.comLiz Cheney says Trump is 'preying' on his supporters by pushing 2020 election lie
Former President Donald Trump turned the patriotism of many Americans who supported him into a “weapon” on Jan. 6, 2021, Rep. Liz Cheney said at the House select committee's primetime hearing Thursday night.
Dramatic testimony: Pence security detail feared for lives during riot
The Jan. 6 committee on Thursday released previously unheard radio chatter among Secret Service officers on Mike Pence’s security detail as they frantically weighed whether they could safely move t…
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Trump questions Pence’s Jan. 6 actions, electoral count reform bill ahead of dueling Arizona rallies
Former President Trump reiterated his view that former Vice President Mike Pence could have refused to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election as the pair are set to hold events backi…
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Josh Hawley seen fleeing pro-Trump mob he ‘riled up’ with fist salute in newly released Jan. 6 footage
Video of the Missouri Republican running away from the rioters elicited a burst of laughter in the congressional hearing room.
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Jan. 6 hearing live: Prime-time testimony highlights Trump’s actions during Capitol riot - Washington Examiner
Jan. 6 hearing live: Prime-time testimony highlights Trump's actions during Capitol riot The Jan. 6 committee returned for its eighth hearing of the summer, with Thursday night's prime-time broadcast featuring testimony from two high-profile former Trump White House officials.Matthew Pottinger...
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Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade
An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.
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OAN officially dropped by Verizon, its last major carrier
Verizon is set to drop the right-wing One America News Network (OAN) from its channel lineup after the network and company failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. Verizon said in…
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Lee Zeldin attacked by man with brass knuckles at campaign event - Washington Examiner
A man attempted to stab congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin (R-NY) at a campaign event in Perinton, New York, on Thursday. The attacker was quickly suppressed, and Zeldin is unharmed. Video obtained by the Washington Examiner shows the incident unfold. A man climbed onstage...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia restarts Nord Stream 1 pipeline, but Germany's energy woes are far from over
Before the natural gas resumed flowing at 40% capacity Thursday, European officials had feared Moscow would simply decide to keep the spigot closed as payback for Europe’s opposition to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Judge criticizes Atlanta DA who hosted fundraiser for opponent of Trump grand jury target: ‘What were you thinking?’ | CNN Politics
An Atlanta judge says he will ensure a report from the special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia won’t be an “October surprise.”
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Manhattan DA feared indicting Trump and losing: Ex-prosecutor - Washington Examiner
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was apprehensive about indicting former President Donald Trump because he feared he would lose the case, a former prosecutor on Bragg's team claims. Evidence that Trump or his business committed crimes was very complicated, but prosecutors have reason to...
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House GOP Conference deletes tweet attacking Sarah Matthews
The House Republican Conference publicly attacked Sarah Matthews, former deputy press secretary in the Trump White House, for testifying before the Jan. 6 Committee – despite the fact that she is c…
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Jan. 6 rioter who talked of shooting Nancy Pelosi is sentenced to 60 days
After entering the Capitol along with the rest of the mob on Jan. 6, Dawn Bancroft recorded herself saying they were looking to kill the House Speaker “but we didn’t find her.”
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Russia pounds major Ukrainian city after expanding war aims
Russian shelling has pounded a densely populated area in Ukraine's second-largest city, as well as several other cities across the country.
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Judge rebukes Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump - Washington Examiner
A judge overseeing the Fulton County special grand jury inquiry into the 2020 election and former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results in Georgia tore into District Attorney Fani Willis on Thursday for helping to fundraise against a target of her investigation. At issue was...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCracks appear in Trump's standing among Republicans after Jan. 6 hearings -Reuters/Ipsos
Republican views on Donald Trump have darkened somewhat over six weeks of televised congressional hearings on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by the former president's supporters, a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Thursday showed. The two-day poll, finished hours before a scheduled eighth...
Secret Service agents feared for their lives during Capitol attack, made goodbye phone calls
As a mob of Trump supporters flooded the Capitol building, Secret Service agents feared for their lives and called their families to say goodbye.
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U.S. discussing America-made fighter jets for Ukraine
The United States is exploring whether it can send U.S.-made fighter jets to Ukraine, a White House spokesman told reporters on Friday, as the conflict with Russia is about to enter its sixth month and fighting rages in eastern Ukraine.
Chris Cuomo defends helping his brother in podcast debut - Washington Examiner
Former CNN news anchor Chris Cuomo defended helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight accusations of sexual harassment in the debut episode of his new podcast. Chris Cuomo said he regrets "how everything ended" but said he does not regret helping his brother. CHRIS CUOMO TO...
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DHS inspector general opens criminal probe into deleted Secret Service texts
The DHS inspector general has opened a criminal probe into deleted Secret Service texts from around the time of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
North Carolina town to be without full-time police after all officers resign
“I’ve seen resignations from politicians and the mayors and the council members. I have seen employees resign,” said the town attorney. “I’ve never seen a resignation where it’s an enti…
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Insults fly as Crist, Fried clash during Florida Democratic debate
Winner of Aug. 23 primary will take on Gov. Ron DeSantis in general election.
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Family Dollar recalls more than 400 products that were improperly stored
Discount chain stored hundreds of items, including over-the-counter drugs, at the wrong temperature.
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Watch the previously unseen video of Trump’s Jan. 6 remarks
The Jan. 6 select committee on Thursday presented outtakes of then-President Trump recording a video on Jan. 7, 2021. In the outtake, Trump at one point cuts himself off to say that he does not wan…
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Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on Kevin McCarthy attempts to reach Trump during attack
The Jan. 6 Select Committee at a Thursday hearing honed in on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (Calif.) conversations with then-President Trump as the Capitol was under attack. Rep. Adam Ki…
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Russia about to run out of steam in Ukraine - MI6 chief
In a rare public appearance, the UK secret intelligence service chief says Ukraine could hit back.
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House committee advances legislation including deeper look into government UFO reports
The House Intelligence committee voted to send the Intelligence Authorization Act for a full vote, including provisions that would give the public a closer look at UFOs.
‘Unusual’: Secret Service officials lawyering up, Jan. 6 committee member says - Washington Examiner
Officials with the Secret Service have retained legal counsel as investigators hone in on deleted text messages sought by the House Jan. 6 committee to provide more insight into the days leading up to the Capitol riot, according to a member of the panel. It’s not entirely clear when the Secret...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump struggled to tape video condemning rioters in outtakes shown at Jan. 6 hearing
A day after an angry mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump filmed a three-minute video in the East Room of the White House condemning the violence. It took him nearly an hour to tape the message.
Arizona puts Trump’s political influence to the test
Arizona is shaping up to be the next high-stakes test of Donald Trump’s political power, as the former president’s endorsed candidates face off against a slate of establishment-backed Republicans. …
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American man accused of murdering his wife while on their honeymoon in Fiji
An American man was recently arrested and charged with murdering his wife while they were on their honeymoon at a luxury resort in Fiji, ABC News has learned.
Senators launch investigation into child abuse allegations at treatment facilities
The probe focuses on four of the biggest companies and organizations running youth treatment facilities, which have been accused of harming children in their care.
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Terror victims feel left out after White House order on billions of dollars in frozen Afghan funds
Some families expected at least some of the $7 billion in assets from Afghanistan's central bank would go to the Victim Compensation Fund.
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How a cattle theft sting operation snared the top elected official in Loving County, Texas
A cattle rustling sting resulted in the arrests of the top elected official and three ranch hands in the least-populated county in the continental United States.
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Myanmar genocide case to go ahead after ICJ rejects objections
Judges at the UN’s top court dismiss objections to a case alleging genocide against the Rohingya.
New York teenager with toy water gun fatally shot by off-duty officer: Report - Washington Examiner
Investigators are seeking to determine whether a toy water gun was at the center of the death of a New York teenager who was fatally shot in the face by an off-duty officer. New York Police Department corrections officer Dion Middleton has been arrested and faces murder charges related to the...
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Retired generals, admirals in op-ed: Trump’s Jan. 6 actions were ‘dereliction of duty’
Former President Trump’s actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection constituted a “dereliction of duty” that endangered American democracy, a group of seven retired four-star generals and admira…
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House Republicans delete tweet attack on Jan. 6 committee witness Sarah Matthews - Washington Examiner
The House Republican Conference on Thursday deleted a tweet taking aim at Jan. 6 select committee witness Sarah Matthews after receiving backlash on social media over its decision to go after the Republican staffer. During the course of the prime-time hearing, the House Republican Conference...
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5 key takeaways from the eighth January 6 committee hearing
Panel says Donald Trump ‘refused to act’ to rein in the mob of his supporters as they stormed the US Capitol.
Trump 'chose not to act,' Sen. Hawley 'riled up' the crowd, then fled: Jan 6 hearings replay
The House Jan. 6 committee focused on Trump's actions in the White House. Former White House aides Sarah Matthews and Matthew Pottinger testify.
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What is witness tampering, and could Trump possibly be charged?
Following a recent and highly publicized hearing, renewed attention is on witness tampering and the possibility that it was committed by former President Donald Trump.
Trump instigated his supporters' attack on Congress and threats against Pence, Jan. 6 committee says
This was CNBC's live blog following Thursday's 8 p.m. ET hearing of the House Select Committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021 pro-Trump attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Kagan warns that Supreme Court legitimacy at risk if it strays too far from public sentiment
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said on Thursday at a conference that the legitimacy of the Supreme Court is tied to its conformity to public opinion, Reuters first reported. “I’m not talki…
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Volkswagen CEO to leave in surprise move | CNN Business
Volkswagen’s CEO is leaving his post in a surprise move, effective September 1.
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Political heavyweights launch effort to restore integrity and trust in elections
An organization with a focus on restoring trust and integrity in elections across America launched a website Thursday to better outline its initiative.
Prince Harry wins bid to challenge UK decision denying him police protection
Prince Harry won permission on Friday to legally challenge a government decision that denied him police protection while in Britain.
DOI moves toward final steps to remove derogatory name from federal lands
Story at a glance On Friday, the Department of the Interior announced that a special task force has finished their review of the use of “squaw” in hundreds of place names on federal lands. The ta…
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Russia claims it destroyed four HIMARS launchers in Ukraine
Russia says it destroyed four of the high mobility artillery rocket systems, as Kyiv says claims are ‘fake’.
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked on stage at New York campaign event
Zeldin, who is running for New York governor, was not injured. David Jakubonis was charged with attempted assault in the second degree, a felony.
www.nbcnews.comSupreme Court says Biden can't restore immigration enforcement plans for now
While rejecting the administration's request to restore enforcement priorities blocked by a federal court, the justices agreed to hear the case later this year.
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Vince McMahon announces retirement from WWE - Washington Examiner
Vince McMahon announced his retirement as chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, a position he has held since the 1980s, amid an inquiry into sexual assault allegations. VINCE MCMAHON TEMPORARILY STEPS DOWN FROM WWE AMID SCRUTINY OF ALLEGED HUSH MONEY PAYMENT "As I approach 77 years...
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He was right about inflation. Biden wasn't. Here's what Larry Summers says is coming next.
The former treasury secretary penned an op-ed warning about inflation more than a year and a half ago. This week he was in Aspen reminding critics that inflation wasn’t the only thing he got right.
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U.S. launches probe of Houston illegal dumping over alleged discrimination
The Justice Department on Friday opened an investigation into whether the city of Houston's response to illegal dumping discriminated against Black and Latino communities, citing environmental and health risks.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine can inflict major damage to Russian forces
Ukraine's military has the potential to make gains on the battlefield and inflict major losses on Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday after meeting senior commanders.
Trump PACs paid $2 million this year to law firms representing January 6 witnesses | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s political committees have paid nearly $2.2 million this year to six law firms whose attorneys have represented witnesses before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a CNN review of new campaign filings shows.
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Nancy Mace dons sign on jacket supporting access to contraception - Washington Examiner
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) donned n sign on her back at the Capitol on Thursday, casting shade on GOP colleagues for their opposition to a contraception bill. The congresswoman, who was one of eight House Republicans to back the contraception bill, also called attention to a proposal in her home...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAdam Kinzinger says Kevin McCarthy was 'scared and begging for help' from Trump and his family members on January 6
Jared Kushner also told the January 6 committee that he got a call from House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy and got the sense that he was "scared."
Off-duty New York correction officer charged in connection to fatal shooting of 18-year-old in the Bronx | CNN
An off-duty New York City correction officer who allegedly shot a teen in the face was formally charged Friday with murder and manslaughter, authorities said.
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Bannon contempt trial: After guilty verdict, Bannon rips Jan. 6 committee members
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan.6 attack.
Clark Kent lookalike wins Twitter during Jan. 6 hearing
The House Jan. 6 select committee’s hearing Thursday night investigating former President Trump’s actions during the riot at the Capitol last year featured an unlikely superhero lookali…
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New criminal probe into deleted Secret Service texts ahead of final Jan. 6 committee hearing
The Department of Homeland Security launched a criminal investigation into deleted Secret Service text messages that had been requested by the January 6 committee, two sources familiar with the matter tell NBC News. At its final public hearing, the committee says it intends to recreate the...
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Supreme Court rejects Biden immigration guidance, keeping Trump-era policy in place for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined a request from President Biden's Department of Homeland Security to prioritize for deportation only illegal immigrants who pose a public safety risk.
Donald Trump did not want to use the word ‘peace’ in tweet on Jan. 6, witnesses say
Sarah Matthews, the former White House deputy press secretary, said former President Trump did not want to use the word ‘peace’ in tweets on Jan. 6.
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Column: He surveyed 8,600 Americans about political violence. The results are beyond scary
UC Davis study: Half of respondents expect civil war, 40% believe whites are threatened, 12% prepared to act.
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Britain's Sunak to put government on crisis footing -Times interview
Britain's former finance minister, Rishi Sunak, in the running to become the next prime minister, would put the government on a crisis footing from "day one" of taking office, he said in an interview with The Times on Friday.
Trump Jan. 7 outtake: ‘I don’t want to say the election’s over’
The Jan. 6 select committee on Thursday presented outtakes of then-President Trump recording a video on Jan. 7, 2021. In the outtake, Trump at one point cuts himself off to say that he does not wan…
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Louisiana attorney general wants funding withheld for cities that reject abortion laws
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry called on the state treasurer to delay funding for cities that don't enforce abortion laws.
Biden's Covid diagnosis throws wrench in White House midterm push
With Biden fresh off a string of overseas trips, officials had been gearing up to get him on the road back home in the crucial months before the midterms.
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Cheney said McCarthy, lawmakers were ‘scared’ by rioters
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) in her opening statement at a public hearing of the committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot said lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), were …
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Neutron stars: New telescope detects dead suns colliding
Light from the crashes is only visible for a couple of nights.
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Hunter Biden investigation developments 'don't add up', former federal prosecutor says
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, continues to be under investigation in Wilmington, Delaware, as a grand jury is reportedly disbanded.
Southern entrance of Yosemite National Park to reopen as containment of Washburn Fire increases
The southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is scheduled to reopen now that firefighters have made headway with containing the wildfire that was threatening sequoias.
Steve Bannon's defense seeks acquittal then rests case
Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him.
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Bo Jackson covered all funeral expenses for Uvalde victims’ families, governor says | CNN
Former sports star Bo Jackson covered all funeral expenses for the families of the victims of the Uvalde school massacre “so they would have one less thing to worry about as they grieved,” according to a statement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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In restricting repair, John Deere may be violating the Clean Air Act, advocates allege
The farm equipment manufacturer prevents users of its equipment from repairing the machine’s emissions control systems other than via authorized dealerships.
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UK to send more weapons to Ukraine; more than 9.5 million Ukrainians have fled
Ukraine has once again made pleas to the U.S. for more air defense systems as it tries to stop Russian forces advancing in Donetsk in the Donbas.
‘Skeptical’ Iran wants renewed nuclear deal, MI6 chief says
The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service said he was “skeptical” Iran would accept the renewal of the dying nuclear deal.
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Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey
Turkey says a deal has been reached with Russia to let Ukraine ship grain through the Black Sea.
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Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan's campaign spent thousands of dollars on flights for wife, seat upgrades
Federal Election Commission filings for Democratic Indiana Rep. Frank Mrvan's re-election campaign shows more than $4,000 was spent on flights for his wife.
Johnson signals he would vote for same-sex marriage bill
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a staunch ally of former President Trump and perhaps the most vulnerable GOP senator facing reelection in November, announced Thursday that he would vote for a bill prote…
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Putin discusses oil market with Saudi crown prince who hosted Biden last week
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on Thursday and underlined the importance of further cooperation within the OPEC+ group of oil producers, the Kremlin said.
N.Y. gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin attacked at campaign event
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the GOP nominee to take on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, was speaking in Perinton, a town located just outside of Rochester, N.Y., when a man suddenly appeared on stage, raising his arm to Zeldin’s neck, according to video of the event shared online.
Rio police raid on favela kills at least 18, sparks anger
A police operation targeting gang members in Rio de Janeiro’s largest complex of favelas, or low-income communities, has left at least 18 people dead in one of the deadliest raids the city has seen recently and one already bringing more criticism of police violence.
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Live updates: Jan. 6 hearings day 8 | CNN Politics
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol is holding its eighth public hearing. Watch live and follow the latest news updates here.
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EXPLAINER: Who gains or loses, what's next in Italy crisis
Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy.
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Trump’s daily diary went blank during Jan. 6 riot
Former President Trump remained walled off in his personal dining room watching television for roughly 2 1/2 hours on Jan. 6, the House Select panel investigating the attack said during its Thursda…
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Police arrest leading gay activist in crackdown on Tunisia rally
Young people join anti-Saied demonstrations amid growing anger at president’s proposed new constitution.
Russia 'looting' steel bound for Europe and UK, says Metinvest boss
A Ukrainian steel boss accuses Russia of stealing metal that had been meant for Europe.
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Justice Jackson dissents in first vote as Supreme Court won’t reinstate Biden immigration policies | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to freeze a lower court order that blocked the Department of Homeland Security from implementing new immigration enforcement priorities, in a case marking Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first vote since joining the court.
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Watchdog directs Secret Service to stop internal investigation into deleted texts
The DHS deputy inspector general told U.S. Secret Service Director James Murray that the agency should stop investigating the matter because it could impede the inspector general's own probe into the agency's Jan. 6 response.
www.cbsnews.comJan. 6 committee shows video of Sen. Hawley running down hall of Capitol during siege
During the House select committee’s primetime hearing on Thursday night, the panel showed footage of Hawley running down the hall inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as a violent mob of then-President Donald Trump stormed the building.
Mississippi school board removes policy barring people with guns on school campuses
The Mississippi Board of Education voted Thursday to repeal a policy barring guns in state public schools in order to comply with the state’s enhanced-carry law. The Board voted to repeal a 1…
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Biden administration urging noncitizen veterans to naturalize, avoid deportation
Veterans Affairs has been helping to restore benefits to deported veterans but hopes to make sure more legal resident veterans get citizenship.
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Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, assaulted at rally
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was assaulted by a man who apparently tried to stab him at an upstate event
At least 18 killed in latest deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro
At least 18 people died on Thursday during a major police raid in a dense warren of Rio de Janeiro slums, state military police said, in the latest bloody confrontation in Brazil's second-largest city.
Military raids Sri Lanka protest camps, leaders arrested
Protesters accuse soldiers of ‘brutal’ assaults, as security forces descend on sites in early hours of Friday morning.
Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts settle trademark dispute over co-ed scouting
The Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts have settled their dispute over the Boy Scouts' right to use the word "scouting" to advertise co-ed programs, according to a filing in Delaware bankruptcy court on Friday.
Amid threats, security rises at meetings of public officials
Threats against election officials in the U.S. have risen to such a level that those attending a conference this week in Wisconsin were not given the agenda until after they arrived, were warned not to wear their name tags in public and were shuttled to an undisclosed location for trivia night.
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Indicted Colorado clerk Tina Peters faces another arrest warrant for violating bond | CNN Politics
A Colorado judge on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a leading election denier who lost last month’s Republican primary for secretary of state, after she allegedly violated the terms of her bond for a second time.
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Cuba Assembly opens door to gay marriage, other family rights
The new family code to be voted on in September would legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt.
DC’s Reagan National Airport briefly halts flights after drone reported in area
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at Reagan National Airport in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday after a drone was spotted nearby. The FAA said in a statement they stop…
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YouTube to crack down on videos about self-performed abortions - Washington Examiner
YouTube will begin to restrict videos about self-performed abortions. The video streaming service announced on Thursday that it was implementing new guidelines regarding the spread of information about alternative medical procedures for getting an abortion. The concern arises as abortion rights...
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Ukraine and Russia seal grain deal as U.S. pledges more military aid
The deal means around $10 billion worth of grain will be available for sale.
Melania Trump says she was 'fulfilling' official duties as first lady on Jan. 6: 'I always condemn violence'
EXCLUSIVE: Former First Lady Melania Trump told Fox News Thursday that she was "fulfilling" her duties as first lady of the United States of America on Jan. 6, 2021.
Carnival Cruise Line to pay over $10M in damages after jury finds crew member sexually assaulted a passenger | CNN
A Miami-based federal court returned a more than $10.2 million verdict against Carnival Cruise Line in favor of a passenger who claims a former crew member raped her in a storage closet aboard the Carnival Miracle in 2018, court records show.
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Judge Criticizes Georgia Prosecutor for Aiding the Political Rival of a Trump Ally (Published 2022)
Fani T. Willis, the district attorney in Atlanta, is leading an investigation into election interference by Donald J. Trump. A Republican targeted by her inquiry wants her disqualified.
Kentucky judge extends block on state abortion ban
A Kentucky judge on Friday extended a block on the state from enforcing a ban on abortions triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last month to overturn its 1973 ruling Roe v. Wade guaranteeing women nationally a right to obtain abortions.
Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan raises concerns China might interfere with airspace, US official says | CNN Politics
Biden administration officials are concerned that China could seek to declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of a possible visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as an effort to upend the trip, potentially raising tensions even further in the region, a US official told CNN.
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West must win in Ukraine because China is watching like a hawk, top U.K. spy says
Richard Moore of MI6 also said an estimate of 15,000 Russians killed so far is “conservative,” and that 400 Russian intel officers have been expelled from Western Europe.
www.nbcnews.comFact check: Interruption of Biden's speech related to gun policy, not son's behavior
A video of Biden's interrupted gun law speech was modified to include heckling about his son. We rate the video altered.
U2, George Clooney, Amy Grant among Kennedy Center honorees
It’s going to be a “Beautiful Day” for the band U2 and four other artists when they receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors in December. The John F.
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Exclusive: U.S. probes China's Huawei over equipment near missile silos
The White House is investigating the telecoms equipment maker over concerns sensitive data could be transmitted to China.
Amid spike in shootings, Portland unveils new initiative
Gripped by gun violence that’s affecting cities across the nation, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, has issued a new emergency declaration with the goal of reducing gun killings by at least 10% over the next two years.
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Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defence report
Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia's war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in its annual defence white paper.
Jury gets Flint water case about liability for engineers
Jurors have heard closing arguments in the only trial to arise so far from the Flint water crisis
U.S. weighs jets for Ukraine but not near-term, White House says
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering whether it can send fighter jets to Ukraine in the future, a White House spokesman told reporters on Friday as the conflict with Russia enters its fifth month and fighting rages in eastern Ukraine.
Marines halt new amphibious vehicle use at sea after mishaps
The U.S. Marine Corps has halted water operations for its new amphibious combat vehicles while it investigates why two of the seafaring tanks ran into trouble off Southern California's coast this week amid high surf.
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NY Dems seek Jan. 6 probe into GOP gubernatorial candidate taking on Hochul in November
New York Democrats want Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is taking on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the November general election, investigated by the Jan. 6 committee.
The Hole in the Center of American Politics (Published 2022)
Disaffected Republicans have taken wildly divergent paths to opposing Donald Trump. We will soon get new tests of whose strategy is working better.
Quick Georgia abortion restrictions send some patients home
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were sent home.
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Woman killed by husband called 911 about him 'slamming stuff around' after her protection request was denied
Tirany Savage told dispatchers in two separate calls that her husband was verbally threatening her and "slamming stuff around." Weeks later, she was killed.
www.nbcnews.comNew York mayor, governor tout city's recovery with DNC's selection process underway
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul hope the DNC will overlook subway crime, persistent shootings and New York's status as a deep blue state in selecting a host city.
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Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp
A BBC video journalist was beaten by the army and one soldier snatched his phone and deleted videos.
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Immigration judge union seeks recognition as top judge quits
The National Association of Immigration Judges has asked the federal government to restore its union recognition after the Trump administration stripped its official status and the system’s chief judge resigned after two years on the job.
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The CIA chief says Putin is ‘entirely too healthy.’ What do we really know about his condition? | CNN
CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute’s annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “entirely too healthy.”
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Biden met Ukraine First Lady Olena Zelenska, flew with Dem lawmakers while possibly contagious with COVID
Biden met with elected officials and the first lady of Ukraine earlier this week while potentially contagious with COVID19.
Lawsuit: Chicago police misused ShotSpotter in murder case
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges Chicago police misused “unreliable” gunshot detection technology and failed to pursue other leads in investigating a grandfather from the city’s South Side who was charged with killing a neighbor.
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What we know about Trump’s inaction during the 187 minutes of January 6 | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee’s final prime-time hearing Thursday is all about 187 minutes.
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Man accused of impersonating U.S. agent to plead guilty, court filing says
A man accused of posing as an agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and lavishing gifts on the Secret Service will plead guilty, according to a court filing on Friday.
Vatican puts brakes on progressive German Catholic movement
The Vatican on Thursday slammed the brakes on a German progressive movement that aims to give lay Catholics a say in doctrinal matters such as homosexuality and women priests, saying this risked causing a schism in the universal Church.
Judge criticizes Atlanta DA who hosted fundraiser for opponent of Trump grand jury target: ‘What were you thinking?’ | CNN Politics
An Atlanta judge says he will ensure a report from the special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia won’t be an “October surprise.”
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Touched by Uvalde, Bo Jackson donated to pay for funerals
Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May.
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'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz hospitalized after suffering stroke, Mike Wolfe announces: 'Time to pray'
"American Pickers" star Frank Fitz has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his former co-host Mike Wolfe announced on Instagram on Thursday.
Biden approval among Hispanic voters at new low as midterm elections loom: Poll - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's standing among Hispanic voters has sunk even further than his already low approval rating with members of the community, according to a new poll. Biden is polling at 19% favorability among Hispanic voters according to a Quinnipiac survey released Wednesday, as many leave...
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Melania Trump says she was ‘unaware’ of the January 6 insurrection as it was happening | CNN Politics
Former first lady Melania Trump said in a new interview with Fox that she was “unaware” of the ongoing riot on January 6, 2021, because she was too busy photographing a rug in the White House.
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Woman in $400K GoFundMe scam gets 1 year in federal case
A woman who admitted her role in a scam that raised $400,000 using a fake story about a homeless man has been sentenced in federal court.
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San Francisco criminal justice system rocked by 'earthquake' under new DA, activist says
Brooke Jenkins, the newly appointed San Francisco District Attorney, will fundamentally change the city by bringing prosecutorial experience to the office.
‘I can’t forget her'- Myanmar’s soldiers admit atrocities
Soldiers in the Myanmar military have admitted to killing, torturing and raping civilians.
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Ricky Martin's nephew drops allegations of sexual relationship, judge ends temporary restraining order
“It has been devastating for me, for my family, for my friends. I don’t wish this upon anybody," Martin said in a video statement to NBC News.
www.nbcnews.comLive updates: Jan. 6 hearings day 8 | CNN Politics
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol is holding its eighth public hearing. Watch live and follow the latest news updates here.
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‘I get arrested for real!’: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich slams AOC - Washington Examiner
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich took a shot at Democratic firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's arrest earlier this week, claiming she pretended to be handcuffed while he gets "arrested for real," referencing his 2011 convictions for corruption. "AOC pretends to be handcuffed. At least...
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'Elvis' actress Shonka Dukureh, 44, found dead in her Nashville apartment
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in the "Elvis" movie, was found dead Thursday in her home in Nashville, police confirmed. She was 44 years old.
Tammy Baldwin, who is gay, confronted Marco Rubio about calling same-sex marriage vote a ‘stupid waste of time’ | CNN Politics
As he was walking on an elevator on Wednesday, GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida told CNN that a vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage was a “stupid waste of time.”
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A Georgia woman died after she 'fell' out of a patrol car. Cruisers are supposed to be locked, an expert said.
“Something went wrong and we want answers,” Brianna Grier's father said.
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Errant drone briefly shuts down D.C. airport
The unknown drone shut down air traffic for about 45 minutes.
www.politico.comCalmes: The Jan. 6 committee fingered not just Trump, but his GOP enablers for betraying democracy
Donald Trump wouldn't be the threat he is without Republican accomplices willing to put party over country.
Ricky Martin’s nephew drops harassment claim - Washington Examiner
Ricky Martin's nephew has dropped claims that the singer harassed him after refusing a romantic relationship, allegations Martin has denied. A judge in Puerto Rico had granted a temporary restraining order for the nephew earlier in the month when the claims were initially filed with a San Juan...
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‘Honest mistake’: Candidates apologize for holding political event on military property
According to the Department of Defense, political events and fundraisers are banned at military installations.
California allows cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns
Candidates for state and local offices in California will soon be able to accept cryptocurrency campaign donations.
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How a Peruvian political scandal became the viral global hit 'Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu'
A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.
What we can do about political polarization
A new University of California Davis study found that one in five Americans think that political violence is at least sometimes justifiable “in general.”
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Progressives betting millions that this unorthodox strategy can help keep Arizona blue
Progressive groups see a secretary of state race, featuring Trump's election lies, as a way to energize voters of color and keep Arizona in Democrats' hands.
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Court upholds dismissal of Virginia redistricting lawsuit
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling by a lower court that dismissed a lawsuit seeking to force members of the state’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an
America’s Self-Obsession Is Killing Its Democracy
The U.S. still has a chance to fix itself before 2024. But when democracies start dying—as ours already has—they usually don’t recover.
2 contenders battle for Conservative votes in UK leader race
The two candidates to become Britain’s next prime minister have begun a head-to-head battle for the votes of Conservative Party members who will choose the country’s new leader. Former Treasury
Citgo 6 families look for Biden's help | Houston Public Media
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that aims to deter the wrongful detention of Americans abroad while helping to secure the release of those currently being held hostage. But local families wonder how it will help them.
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Biden's COVID-19 symptoms 'improved,' president likely has BA.5 variant: Doctor
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "continue to improve" after finishing his second full day of Paxlovid, his doctor said.
Novavax COVID vaccine will still save lives, experts say, even with limited supply
A limited number of doses of Novavax 'sCOVID-19 vaccine are expected to be initially distributed.
What is Paxlovid? What to know about Pfizer's COVID drug, its side effects and how to get it
More than 2.7 million courses of Paxlovid pills have been used to date to treat COVID-19 across the country.
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Biden improving but taking additional medication to treat Covid, White House doctor says | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 symptoms “have improved,” his physician said Friday, but the President has taken additional medications to address his temperature and cough.
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New Zealand COVID death rate at record levels
New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at record rates as the country battles a new wave of the Omicron strain that is particularly affecting the older population.
Obama’s former doctor says White House avoiding press scrutiny of Biden’s health - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Ex-President Barack Obama’s longtime former doctor said the White House may be shielding President Joe Biden’s physician from broader questions about the president's health following a COVID-19 diagnosis.Biden’s COVID-19 case comes as prominent Democrats voice unease about his age...
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Vigorous but coughing, COVID-postive Biden appears virtually at White House meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden appeared virtually at a White House meeting of economic advisers on Friday to highlight his good health a day after testing positive for COVID-19.
Biden’s Covid case shows the pandemic persists
White House officials said Thursday that the 79-year-old president, fresh off a high-profile trip to meet with Saudi Arabian leaders, is experiencing mild symptoms.
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White House COVID-19 coordinator urges Americans to get vaccinated after Biden tests positive
"Because the president is fully vaccinated, double boosted, his risk of serious illness is dramatically lower," Dr. Ashish Jha said.
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What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID-19 therapy that Biden is taking
President Joe Biden was prescribed Paxlovid after testing positive for COVID-19. Here's what to know about the treatment.
Mayors ask Biden to help with influx of asylum-seekers
Two Republican border-state governors who are investing billions of dollars on immigration enforcement have found indirect support from the Democratic mayors of Washington and New York.
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Outside review planned for New York's COVID-19 response
An outside auditor will review the New York state government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes efforts by the administration of the previous governor to downplay the number of deaths of nursing home residents.
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Fauci, not really retiring, says we must live with COVID, warns GOP critics
Dr. Anthony Fauci's retirement may not be as imminent as we were led to believe. That hype buried an interview with stunning observations from Fauci.
Biden’s age puts him at risk for severe Covid, but experts predict a quick recovery
President Joe Biden is 79, but he has received 2 Covid booster vaccines, already started Paxlovid and is in relatively good health otherwise.
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We knew Biden would get COVID-19: Klain - Washington Examiner
White House officials knew that it was just a matter of time before President Joe Biden contracted COVID-19, according to chief of staff Ron Klain. "We all knew there would come a time when by being out there and doing his job as president, which means engaging with the public and engaging with...
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White House plays down worries about Biden health
The White House on Thursday played down concerns about President Biden’s health hours after announcing that he had tested positive for COVID-19, saying he was capable of handling his job even as he…
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White House hammered on transparency after Biden contracts COVID-19 - Washington Examiner
The White House insists it has been transparent with the public about President Joe Biden's coronavirus diagnosis despite not making Biden's personal doctor available to the press."I wholeheartedly disagree," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday. "We're doing...
www.washingtonexaminer.com'It's not a fever': White House reassures public that Biden's COVID-19 is mild
The White House moved to reassure Americans on Thursday that President Biden is suffering from only a mild bout of COVID-19 and that, while he would undergo the necessary five-day isolation, the business of governing would continue apace.
Biden world not looking to change things up after Covid infection
The projection of calm is deliberate, owed to preparations made and the stage of the pandemic fight. But is it a lost opportunity?
www.politico.comCongress Must Ensure Biden’s COVID Paxlovid Treatment Remains Available to All
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyPresident Biden’s COVID diagnosis on Thursday is a reminder that not only is the virus an ever-present risk but also that we are in the midst of a surge of two extraordinarily transmissible variants.Biden has just returned from a short...
Biden and Trump: A tale of two presidents with COVID. This time, things are different
Vaccines weren't available and treatment options were limited when Donald Trump contracted COVID in 2020. Things are far different for Joe Biden.
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