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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.
Combat vet 'fuming' over lawmakers' failure to pass two bipartisan measures that could have helped millions
Senate Republicans suddenly tanked the PACT Act on Wednesday, two weeks after a House committee declined to advance the Major Richard Star Act.
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Pro-Trump influencer upset after documents detailing 'substantial' cooperation with FBI are released
“There is NOTHING WRONG with talking to the DOJ and telling them your friends are innocent," said Brandon Straka, who was convicted for his actions in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol siege.
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Alex Jones' media company files for bankruptcy amid trial
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ media company Free Speech Systems has filed for bankruptcy, but his attorney says it shouldn't disrupt the defamation damages trial underway in Texas that seeks to force Jones to pay $150 million or more to the family of one of the children killed in the 2012 Sandy Ho
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House passes assault weapons ban that’s doomed in the Senate
Democrats say the bill, which would reinstate a federal ban that expired almost two decades ago, is a much-needed response to recent mass shootings.
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Exclusive: DHS inspector general knew of missing Secret Service texts months earlier than previously known | CNN Politics
The embattled inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security first learned of missing Secret Service text messages in May 2021 – months earlier than previously known and more than a year before he alerted the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, that potentially...
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Russia, Ukraine trade blame for deadly attack on POW prison
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shelling a prison in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine.
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Fringe candidates putting Republicans' U.S. Senate hopes at risk
Republican voters' embrace of fringe and divisive candidates is jeopardizing the party's goal of taking control of the U.S. Senate in November's midterm elections, as well as winning key governors' races.
The Manchin pressure campaign: CEOs, labor bosses and Bill Gates
The people involved who spoke with POLITICO described an effort with multiple entry points.
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Dozens of Ukrainian POWs feared dead as Kyiv, Moscow blame each other for strike
Russia said Ukraine used a U.S.-supplied rocket system to hit a detention facility near the eastern front lines. Ukraine vehemently denied any such strike and blamed Russia.
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Oversight Republicans alarmed by ICE program to give IDs to illegal immigrants
House Republicans are expressing concern about an ICE proposal to give ID card to illegal immigrants, while warning it will encourage more migration to the border.
SEE IT: Supreme Court leak investigators 'narrowed it down,' Shannon Bream reports
Investigators searching for the Supreme Court leaker have "narrowed it down," but no names of suspects have emerged publicly almost three months after the reveal of a draft opinion indicating Roe v. Wade would soon be overturned.
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DOJ accuses Russian operative of conspiring with U.S. groups to push propaganda
Authorities say Ionov worked with one group in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Kentucky: At least 25 dead in worst Appalachia floods for years
Rainfall in the region was "virtually unprecedented", a state geologist says.
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Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detainee, Paul Whelan.
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Kellyanne Conway advises Trump to wait until "right after the midterms" if he's going to announce White House bid
Conway told CBS News' Catherine Herridge that she spent time with both Trump and Pence this week. And she talked about her interaction with the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.
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More missing texts, this time from Trump DHS officials, raise new Jan. 6 questions
Missing text messages for top Trump administration Homeland Security officials in the days surrounding Jan. 6, 2021, are raising new questions about why the agency’s watchdog did not alert official…
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Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks
Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when heavy rains turned streams into torrents that swamped towns across Appalachia.
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Dozens of Ukrainian POWs reportedly killed after Donetsk missile strike; Russia says it plans to restore Mariupol: Live updates
Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were reportedly killed after the shelling of a prison in a separatist eastern region. Latest updates.
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Russia is failing in many areas of Ukraine war - UK defence minister
Britain's defence minister Ben Wallace said on Friday that Russia was failing in "many areas" in its war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin might seek to change strategy again.
Pelosi to leave for Asia amid Chinese threats over Taiwan stop
Visit to the island still possible as U.S. military preparations get underway.
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Top U.S., Russian diplomats speak about detained Americans, grain deal; Ukraine denies missile strike on Donbas prison
Ukraine has denied Russian claims that it has carried out a missile strike on a prisoner camp in Russian-controlled Donetsk.
'Americans deserve to be safe': House passes gun ban that has little chance in Senate
The weapons ban passed after bipartisan gun legislation became law in June. The ban has no shot in the Senate where there is broad GOP opposition.
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Heat wave scorches Pacific Northwest, echoing brutal 2021 stretch
Local governments spent the cooler months preparing for impacts — with some evidence that the new planning, while incomplete, was paying off.
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Highland Park mom on mission to combat gun violence
After escaping the carnage of the July 4 mass shooting, Ashbey Beasley said she's devoting her life to curbing gun violence.
Here’s where NY-10's Democratic primary frontrunners spent the beginning of the pandemic
One went to the Hamptons, another Massachusetts and a third lived outside New York City at the time.
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U.S. judge rejects parts of Boy Scouts' $2.7 billion sex abuse deal
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected key aspects of the Boy Scouts of America's reorganization plan and its underlying sex abuse settlement, delaying the national youth organization's ability to emerge from bankruptcy.
Red Cross seeks access to site of deadly attack on Ukrainian POWs
Russia and Ukraine trade accusations after dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk.
Another aide to Kamala Harris leaving post: Report
Another senior official working for Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly leaving his post next month, weeks after two other Harris officials resigned.
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Trump endorses Tudor Dixon in Michigan governor’s race
Some Republicans had urged the former president not to endorse Dixon because of her support from Betsy DeVos, who resigned from Trump's Cabinet after the Jan. 6 riot.
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Chicago prosecutor blasts Kim Foxx in resignation letter, can’t work for office 'I don't respect’
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx was the subject of a harsh resignation letter from one of her prosecutors Friday, who left her office after 25 years.
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House has approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought — fueled by climate change — that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
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Secret Service may disable iMessages to avoid repeat of Jan. 6 controversy
The agency is weighing the trade-offs of restricting how employees can text on their work phones.
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Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips says he doesn't want Biden to run for reelection in 2024
"I think the country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up," the congressman said.
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London's High Court rules against Venezuela's Maduro in $1 billion gold battle
London's High Court has rejected President Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts to gain control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England's underground vaults in London.
Blinken says he ‘pressed’ Lavrov on release of US prisoners
The US is trying to secure release of basketball star Brittney Griner and ex-marine Paul Whelan, both held in Russia.
Can Senate Democrats get Sinema on board for Manchin-backed spending deal?
A deal between Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on a healthcare, tax, and climate proposal, dubbed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, has cast a new spotlight on Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), who is the only unclear Senate Democratic vote on the legislation.
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CNN Exclusive: Russian officials requested adding convicted murderer to Griner/Whelan prisoner swap | CNN Politics
Russian government officials requested that a former colonel from the country’s domestic spy agency who was convicted of murder in Germany last year be included in the US’ proposed swap of a notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the...
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White House communications director Bedingfield will stay in post
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield, who was slated to leave her position, has decided to stay on.
Private equity fumes as Democrats race to tighten tax loophole
The paring back of the carried interest loophole could hit the industry at a uniquely challenging time in its history.
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Democrats waiting anxiously for Sinema’s verdict on tax and climate deal
Senate Democrats are walking on eggshells around Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), crossing their fingers that she will agree to support a sweeping tax reform and climate bill that Senate Majority Lea…
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
WVa delays chance to pass 1st new bill since abortion ruling
West Virginia lawmakers have passed up the chance to become the first state to approve new legislation restricting access to abortions after the recent U.S.
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Massachusetts man made bomb threat against Arizona election official, feds say
He's charged with posting the threat on the Arizona secretary of state's office website.
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Ethics panel declines action against lawmakers arrested at Supreme Court
The House Ethics Committee will not investigate or seek to punish the lawmakers arrested outside the Supreme Court last week during protests against the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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Republicans ready bill to lease Taiwan weapons in stand off with China
Congressional Republicans plan to introduce legislation to lease weapons and other military equipment to Taiwan to counter aggression from communist China.
Teen activist body-shamed by Rep. Matt Gaetz raises $1.5 million for abortion funds
Olivia Julianna, a 19-year-old activist and political strategist, raised $1.5 million for abortion funds in three days.
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Indonesia, U.S. to hold military exercise amid heightened Indo-Pacific tensions
Some 4,000 soldiers mostly from Indonesia and the United States will conduct a joint military exercise next week that underscores "the importance we place on a free and open Indo-Pacific region," a senior U.S. military official said on Friday.
What the potential JetBlue and Spirit merger could mean for consumers
As JetBlue prepares to begin its takeover of Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, many are left wondering what the future holds for customers.
US announces new sanctions targeting Russian global influence and election interference operations | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced sanctions targeting Russia over its global “malign influence” and election interference operations on Friday.
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Time to check Mega Millions numbers: Are you a billionaire?
You bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket and have been dreaming of how you’ll spend $1.28 billion. Now it’s time to check your numbers and face reality.
apnews.comPence heads to Iowa as shadow 2024 campaign heats up
It will be the former vice president's fourth trip to Iowa, the first caucus state, since leaving office.
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Senate GOP opposition delays, but likely won’t thwart, veterans' healthcare bill
Senate Republicans largely voted against advancing a recent veterans' healthcare bill in a surprise move that infuriated veterans' advocates and forced Democrats to put the sweeping legislation on hold temporarily.
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Dem Rep to Biden: Do not seek re-election in 2024, America needs Dems who will 'step up'
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips says he would not endorse President Joe Biden in 2024 reelection bid, citing low approval rating and old age strike concerns among Americans.
Mega Millions: Winning ticket for $1.3bn jackpot sold in Illinois
Odds of one in 300 million did not deter wishful Americans from snapping up tickets by the stack.
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Blinken urges Russian foreign minister to accept proposal for swap of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
It was the first time he and Sergey Lavrov have spoken since Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago.
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Louisiana's abortion ban positioned to be enforced again
Louisiana's abortion ban is positioned to be enforced again, after an appeals court ruled Friday that the state must be granted a suspensive appeal while a lawsuit challenging the ban continues to play out in court.
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Spain: Prosecutors to seek 8-year prison term for Shakira
Prosecutors in Spain say they will ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud
'I don't agree with her on anything,' California Democrats say of Liz Cheney — as they donate to her race
Republican Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming has raised $1.2 million for her reelection campaign from Californians — including many Democrats.
UK troops in Finland exercise amid Russia threats
About 150 UK personnel took part in a four-day joint "high-readiness exercise", according to the MoD.
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Trump in 2024: Eric Trump teases dad's third election run with golf bag at Saudi-backed tour event
Donald Trump is considering announcing a campaign for the White House, as he faces criticism from 9/11 families for hosting a Saudi-backed golf event.
U.S. judge gives Canadian man life in prison for aiding Islamic State
A U.S. judge on Friday sentenced a Saudi-born Canadian man to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in December to aiding Islamic State by working with propagandists who publicized the group's beheading of hostages including American journalist James Foley.
Biden White House comms director makes 'last-minute' decision to stay in role
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield has agreed to stay in her post weeks after it was announced she was resigning.
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U.S. judge in Russian arms dealer case backs Griner swap; ex-agent balks
The U.S. judge who in 2012 sentenced Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to 25 years in prison has voiced support for a deal proposed by the United States to Russia to swap him for basketball star Brittney Griner, though a federal agent involved in the case said such a trade would "belittle the rule...
'Alarm bell': Oz’s struggles have GOP pitching alternate path to Senate takeover
Republican officials outlined the Oz campaign's polling and financial troubles in recent meetings, emphasizing they can still win the Senate without Pennsylvania.
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'Tiger King' bill restricting private ownership of big cats passes House
A bill propelled by the Netflix reality series Tiger King to ban private ownership of big cats such as lions, tigers, jaguars, and cheetahs passed the House on Friday evening.
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Will Smith addresses Oscars slap, apologizes to Chris Rock in new video
Smith shared the video four months after the 2022 Academy Awards.
Zelenskyy visits port as Ukraine prepares to ship out grain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited a Black Sea port to watch crews prepare to export grain trapped by Russia’s five-month-old war.
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Russian government officials requested that a former colonel from the country’s domestic spy agency who was convicted of murder in Germany last year be included in the US’ proposed swap of a notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the...
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Biden nominates abortion rights lawyer in U.S. Supreme Court case to federal judgeship
Conservative opposition is expected in the U.S. Senate.
House Dems find a surprise unifier: Joe Manchin
After a year of raking the West Virginia senator over the coals, progressives and centrists alike complimented his new party-line deal.
www.politico.comFor Mike Pence, problems with a White House run start with his old boss, Donald Trump
No vice president has faced attacks from an ex-president (Donald Trump) and his supporters as does Mike Pence. That will complicate a White House run.
Kamala Harris' director of public engagement is leaving his role | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris’ director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs is leaving his position, a White House official told CNN.
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Russian national charged with sowing US secessionist discord at behest of FSB
A Russian national has been charged by the Department of Justice with orchestrating a malign influence campaign aimed to sow secessionist discord within the United States at the direction of the Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB.
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Gavin Newsom is fighting a wealth tax that would fund his own climate goals
A California battle over clean cars is pitting a major tech company against the governor.
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Northwest heat wave: Portland mayor warns of risky weekend
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, warned the Pacific Northwest could see the most dangerous part of a multiday heat wave this weekend.
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Biden's AZ border wall move could be to 'help one of their own' win re-election, border official says
The Biden administration's decision to finish sections of the border wall in Yuma, Arizona, could help Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly as he faces criticism from the GOP on border security
DHS leadership texts from January 2021 are missing
Their texts were lost "in a 'reset' of their government phones upon leaving office," according to the reports of a watchdog and The Washington Post.
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Mulvaney says Jan. 6 committee asked about text message he sent to RNC chair Ronna McDaniel days after 2020 election
A former top White House official, Mulvaney took the public position that Arizona was still winnable in the days after the 2020 election, only to learn that top Republicans had privately acknowledged that Trump had lost the state, he said.
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White House hosts lawyers for discussion on abortion access
Attorney General Merrick Garland headlined a White House event bringing together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions.
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U.S. admits 100,000 Ukrainians in 5 months, fulfilling Biden pledge
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. on visas, under a private sponsorship program and even through the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Abortion ban passes West Virginia senate, heads back to house
The Republican-controlled West Virginia senate on Friday passed a bill that would be the first to restrict abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to the procedure.
Blinken says he had 'frank' discussion with Russian foreign minister in first call since Ukraine war began | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday for the first time since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine in late February.
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The Utah Independent Who Just Might Have the Formula to Beat Trumpism
Evan McMullin is cobbling together a new alliance that could point the way to a less Trumpy future in red states.
www.politico.comAll the president's women: How female former Trump aides emerged as key Jan. 6 witnesses
Women aren’t the only ones who’ve been cooperating with the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation, but they've borne the brunt of the attacks from Donald Trump and allies.
Many Salvadorans in U.S. support country's president amid massive crackdown, abuse allegations
In El Salvador and among the diaspora in the U.S., many are OK with Bukele’s strategy as others call out the suspension of civil liberties and other controversial measures.
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California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price
California plans to make its own insulin. The state budget includes $100 million to develop three types of insulin products and invest in a manufacturing facility.
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WATCH: Johnny Depp's lawyer says star's partial appeal is due to Amber Heard's filing
Attorney Camille Vasquez, who recently represented Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, explained they've filed an appeal because the Aquaman actress filed one first.
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Will Smith says he has 'reached out' to Chris Rock about Oscars slap
The actor has posted a five-minute video online, answering questions from fans about the altercation.
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At least 16 die in 'epic' Kentucky floods, including 6 children
The death toll in eastern Kentucky rose to at least 16 on Friday as flooding unleashed by "epic" torrential rainfall swept through homes, washed out roads and pushed rivers over their banks, state authorities said, warning that more fatalities were expected.
The Memo: No, really — What if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez runs for president?
As President Biden’s approval ratings sink and polls show many Democratic voters would prefer a different nominee in 2024, some activists are beginning to entertain long-shot options. When it comes…
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Russian operative used U.S. activist groups to spread propaganda, feds say
Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov also worked to interfere in U.S. elections and undermine support for Ukraine, the Department of Justice said in an indictment.
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First on CNN: Louisiana prosecutor in Ronald Greene case gets case file from federal investigators | CNN
The local Louisiana district attorney with jurisdiction over the town where Ronald Greene died following an interaction with state troopers said he has now received the federal case file and has begun reviewing their investigative reports.
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Pelosi to depart on Asia trip as world watches for possible Taiwan stop
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is departing for a multi-day diplomatic tour of allied Asian nations on Friday, but whether or not she will visit Taiwan remains up in the air.
Russian space chief: No date yet for space station pullout
NASA and its partners hope to continue operating the 24-year-old International Space Station until 2030, and the Russian announcement threw that plan into doubt.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. Senate bill could be death blow for Biden anti-drilling pledge
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed during his 2020 election campaign to end federal oil and gas drilling as a major step in his strategy to fight climate change. The U.S. Senate Democrats' $430 billion spending bill agreed this week could kill that pledge. Still, with Congress set to begin a...
Trump slams Pelosi’s planned Taiwan visit: ‘She will only make it worse’
Former President Trump on Friday criticized Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) planned trip to Taiwan, which has been condemned by China but generally praised by congressional Republicans. Beijing h…
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Wisconsin activist says he committed voter fraud to expose potential voter fraud | CNN Politics
The Wisconsin Elections Commission plans to meet next week to consider making a criminal referral against a Racine County man who has admitted ordering absentee ballots in the names of other voters in what he says was an effort to expose vulnerabilities in the state’s voting system.
www.cnn.comTrump uses presidential seal at New Jersey golf club amid ethics complaints
Former president Donald Trump was spotted using the presidential seal on multiple items during the LIV Golf tournament at his Bedminster, N.J., golf course. The seal was plastered on towels, golf carts and other items as the former president participated at the pro-am of the Saudi-sponsored...
Abortion foes downplay complex post-Roe v. Wade realities
In televised statements and interviews, anti-abortion advocates have downplayed the fallout from restrictive abortion laws.
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Inflation hits record 8.9% in euro area, but economy grows
Inflation in the European countries using the euro currency shot up to another record in July, pushed by higher energy prices driven partly by the war in Ukraine
Donald Trump’s Sketchy Playbook for Blowing Up a Pro Sports League
Trump has thrown his support behind an upstart pro golf tour that’s trying to dethrone the PGA. His record with insurgent leagues should make his new partners nervous.
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Kushner recounts Jeff Sessions' attempts to block Trump's landmark criminal justice reform bill | CNN Politics
Recounting his yearlong effort to pass the First Step Act, Jared Kushner in his forthcoming memoir describes the numerous and ultimately unsuccessful efforts by then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions to thwart the landmark criminal justice reform legislation.
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Spain registers monkeypox death; media say it's a first
Spain has confirmed death of a person from monkeypox, which Spanish media say is a first in the country.
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The Jackie Robinson Museum is inspiring the next generation of activists
Titled “Speak out, stand up” a wall display in the museum encourages people to commit to social justice initiatives.
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Do Senate Republicans have a candidate problem? | CNN Politics
Just about every sign is pointing towards Republicans having a fruitful Election Day in three months. And yet, many of the party’s candidates in key Senate races across the country are struggling.
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U.S. Air Force pauses some operations over pilot ejection seat concerns
Concerns over defects in the explosive cartridges in pilot ejection systems aboard three U.S. military aircraft, including the F-35, forced a temporary halt to some U.S. operations in order to perform checks, the Air Force said on Friday.
RAP Act introduced in House would ban lyrics from being used as evidence in criminal cases | CNN Politics
A new piece of legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday would ban the use of lyrics from being used as evidence in legal claims.
www.cnn.comMonkeypox case reported in southwestern Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Public health officials say a southwestern Idaho resident has contracted monkeypox, marking the state's fourth reported case.
apnews.comDemocrats' Plan to Fight Inflation May Lower Costs Over Time
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that an energy, tax and health care agreement reached with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia would relieve inflation and bring down the cost of living for American families. That key promise helped bring the centrist senator on board for a bill that carries...
A Democrat who dropped out of the Wisconsin Senate race is giving the party a $600,000 surprise gift
Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry plans to use previously paid-for airtime to go after GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, who is seeking re-election.
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Wisconsin treasurer Sarah Godlewski drops Senate bid
Her departure from the race clears the path for Lt. Gov. Mandela Barns to win the nomination to challenge incumbent GOP Sen. Ron Johnson.
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New Jersey city councilwoman caught on video hitting a cyclist with her SUV and driving away
Cameras captured the moment Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise hit a bicyclist on July 19 and drove away without checking on the victim.
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Ships must slow down to save endangered whales, US gov’t says
Proposed rules would force more ships to slow down off US east coast to avoid striking North Atlantic right whales.
Legalizing the trip: One ‘shroom advocate’s playbook
There are movements in more than two dozen states to either study, decriminalize, or outright legalize mushrooms and other psychedelics.
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McCarthy says he does not recall Jan. 6 Cassidy Hutchinson call on Trump going to Capitol
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said that he did not remember talking to former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on Jan. 6, 2021, about the prospect of former President Trump goi…
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White House downplays decision to fill in border wall gaps, claims Biden admin 'cleaning up' Trump's 'mess'
The White House downplayed Friday its decision to finish construction on a section of former President Donald Trump's border wall near Yuma, Arizona.
Bogus ballot requests latest issue in Wisconsin elections
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Harry Wait was so determined to show Wisconsin's election system is vulnerable to fraud that he logged onto the state website, requested an absentee ballot in the state Assembly speaker’s name and had it delivered to himself.
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Top 2024 presidential contenders revealed in new poll
Republicans and Democrats reveal who they would like to see run in the next presidential election in a new poll, with most voters saying neither Biden nor Trump should run.
U.S. watchdog finds 'weaknesses' in FAA oversight of Boeing airplane flight manuals
A government watchdog said Friday it found "weaknesses" in the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of Boeing airplane flight manuals.
A 17-year-old swam out of her flooded home with her dog and waited for hours on a roof to be rescued | CNN
Early Thursday morning, 17-year-old Chloe Adams woke up to a nightmare. Rushing waters were coming out of the bathroom drains, bubbling up through the kitchen tiles and quickly surrounding her home.
www.cnn.comU.S. says it will limit size of semiconductor chips grants
The U.S. Commerce Department said late on Friday it will limit the size of government subsidizes for semiconductor manufacturing and will not let firms use funding to "pad their bottom line." On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation that provides $52...
Islamic State group: Canadian narrator of propaganda videos jailed
Khalifa was a "formidable figure" in IS and personally killed two captive Syrian soldiers, say prosecutors.
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Pope’s 6-day Canada pilgrimage leaves ‘deep hole’
After long-awaited apologies, Indigenous people in Canada want to know what comes next.
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Chinese rocket updates: What to know about the uncontrolled return to Earth
It wasn't initially clear when or where the 23-metric-ton rocket booster would land.
Key inflation gauge jumps 6.8% in June as prices continue to surge
"Consumer sentiment sure stinks but Americans nevertheless continue to increase their spending," said one economist.
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No, that random text to the wrong number isn't a mistake. Here's what the scam looks like.
The scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers looking for people to bilk for money.
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Massachusetts man arrested over alleged bomb threat to Arizona election official
Federal prosecutors say James W. Clark of Falmouth sent the threat electronically in February 2021. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, says she was the target.
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House passes 48-bill wildfire-protection package
The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Friday boosting the pay of wildfire fighters and taking steps to improve fire resilience in Western forests. The package combines nearly 50 …
thehill.comCongress Warns China to Chill on Pelosi’s Potential Trip to Taiwan
REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstAs rumors swirl that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress may be jetting off to Taiwan in the coming days, China is threatening a forceful retaliation. But U.S. lawmakers have their own message for China and President Xi Jinping: Don’t mess with us.Rep...
Top economic takeaways as US wrangles with recession fears
Back-to-back GDP slowdown, Fed raises rates, higher prices and other economic highlights from a busy week.
US rules out summer COVID boosters to focus on fall campaign
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
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Updated COVID boosters for Omicron BA.5 variant expected in September
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
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Officials steer away from mask mandates and mitigation measures despite COVID rise
60% of Americans are now living in a county that is considered a “high” community level for COVID-19.
NKorea claims no new fever cases amid doubts over COVID data
North Korea has reported no new fever cases for the first time since it abruptly admitted to its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and placed its 26 million people under more draconian restrictions in May.
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Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke seeks to end lasting effects of Whitmer's COVID shutdowns
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Republican Michigan gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke outlined his plans to revitalize the state's economy.
US court sides with NY in fight over school vaccine rules
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday against a group of New York parents who sued after the state made it more difficult for children to get a medical exemption from school immunization requirements, which were tightened after a major measles outbreak in 2019.
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