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WASHINGTON – Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to "voluntarily" appear before Congress to answer questions about his wife's communications with the White House regarding efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
War Crimes Watch: Russia's onslaught on Ukrainian hospitals
The AP and Frontline have teamed up to track evidence of potential war crimes committed during the largest conflict in Europe since the end of World War II. Here's what they found.
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60 miles from Ukraine, Biden sees refugee crisis in Poland
Just 60 miles from the Ukrainian border, President Joe Biden paid tribute on Friday to Poland for giving refuge to more than 2 million Ukrainians who have fled their country since Russia’s invasion.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
January 6 committee has text messages between Ginni Thomas and Mark Meadows
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 riot has in its possession more than two dozen text messages, 29 in total, between former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence...
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Russian troops attack own commanding officer after suffering heavy losses
Russian troops reportedly attacked their own commanding officer by running him over with a tank after many in their brigade were killed amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Ukrainian journalist Rom…
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House Republicans, bullish on midterms, plot return to power
Republican lawmakers gathered at a retreat in Florida this week to plot out strategy for this year's midterm elections.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 30: In Ukraine war, subway cars become home
At first glance, the subway car into which a displaced Ukrainian family has moved looks like an apartment, its long seat covered with a light pink throw, a folding chair nearby converted into a small table on which a coffee cup filled with a beverage has been placed.
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The Memo: Democrats hope GOP overplayed hand in Jackson hearings
The dust is beginning to settle on the most contentious part of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court — and Democrats are hoping Republicans overplayed their hand in their o…
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Georgia voters argue Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't eligible to be reelected
A group of voters in Georgia is seeking to block U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from being eligible to run for reelection.
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Turkey takes center stage as peacemaker in Ukraine-Russia talks, Kyiv says 'no consensus' reached yet
Turkey has taken center stage in attempts to end Russia’s deadly war in Ukraine, but top government officials in Kyiv said Friday that "no consensus" had been reached.
Russia shifts focus in Ukraine; Biden arrives in Poland, expresses support for refugee effort: Live updates
President Joe Biden traveled to Poland for a briefing on the humanitarian crisis sparked by the month-old war in Ukraine. Friday updates.
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Senate Democrats push Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases
Senate Democrats on Friday called for Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any case related to the events of Jan. 6 after it was revealed that his wife sent text messages to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about the 2020 election.
US general: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepare
The top U.S. Army commander in the Pacific says Ukraine’s stiff resistance to the Russian invasion, which has turned Moscow’s advance into a grinding war of attrition, has underscored the importance to allies of the need to be prepared for any eventuality
Manchin says he'll vote yes to confirm Jackson to Supreme Court
The Democratic senator's yes vote greatly improves her odds of confirmation.
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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?
Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?
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Women’s March pushes for impeachment of Justice Thomas over wife’s texts
The Women’s March is calling for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after the release of text messages showing his wife, Ginni Thomas, pushed for then-Whi…
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Live updates: New phase of Ukraine war? Russia shifts focus
Russian forces in Ukraine appear to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv to instead prioritizing what Moscow calls liberation of the contested Donbas region.
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Russia says first phase of war is over
A top Russian general gave some of the most detailed public remarks to date on Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, claiming on Friday that the "first stage" of Russia's military plan is now complete, with their primary focus now centered on eastern Ukraine.
Flynn partner wins new trial in foreign-agent case
Jury's guilty verdicts against Bijan Rafiekian in 2019 went "against great weight of the evidence," judge rules.
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Justice Thomas' wife long steeped in conservative politics
Through a decades-long career in conservative politics, Virginia Thomas has repeatedly maintained that her political activity represented no conflict of interest with the work of her husband, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
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Why Ginni Thomas' texts with Mark Meadows could be "a tricky area" for congressional investigators
Copies of the text messages were obtained by CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Bob Woodward of The Washington Post.
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House leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing growing pressure from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor to resign after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire.
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World freedoms at stake, President Biden tells US troops
President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.
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5 things to know about SCOTUS justice Clarence Thomas' wife, Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas
Virginia "Ginni" Thomas is the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving SCOTUS justice. Here are 5 things to know about her.
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President Joe Biden shares pizza with US troops in Poland
President Biden visited U.S. troops stationed near the Poland/Ukraine border and shared a pizza with them
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McConnell, McCarthy defend Justice Thomas amid ethics scrutiny
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are throwing their support behind Justice Clarence Thomas amid new scrutiny over hi…
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Who is Ginni Thomas? What to know about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, reached agreement to speak with the House Jan. 6 committee, her lawyer said Wednesday.
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White House insists US troops not going to Ukraine after Biden comments in Poland
The White House on Friday insisted the U.S. military will not be deployed to Ukraine amid Russia’s multifront war on the country after comments President Biden made to troops in Poland seemed to suggest otherwise.
Is the Ukraine war weakening Putin’s position in Russia?
While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be ousted by a mass uprising or coup.
FBI offers $15,000 reward for information on January 6 defendant’s whereabouts | CNN Politics
The FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information on a January 6 fugitive accused of assaulting multiple officers during the attack on the US Capitol, who the agency has been trying to arrest since June.
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Maryland judge tosses state's congressional map for 'extreme partisan gerrymandering'
A Maryland judge Friday threw out the Democrat-controlled state legislature's congressional district map on account of "extreme partisan gerrymandering" and ordered it to draw a new one by March 30.
GSA approves sale of Trump Organization’s Washington hotel lease | CNN Politics
The General Services Administration has approved the buyer of the lease for the Trump Organization’s luxury hotel in Washington, paving the way for the deal to move forward.
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In apparent shift in strategy, Russians troops stop offensive toward Kyiv: Pentagon on Day 30
A defense official said Russian troops are now focusing on eastern Ukraine.
North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects
The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.
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Latest Ukraine updates: Five wounded in Russian attack on Lviv
Ukraine war news from March 26: Regional governor Maksym Kozytsky says two missile attacks wounded at least five people.
Opinion | Why Historians Should Be Grateful Ginni Thomas Texts Like a Teenager
The wife of the Supreme Court justice and Mark Meadows demonstrate, once again, that anything sent electronically can come back to bite you.
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Sasse to vote no on Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse (Neb.) announced Friday he would not be voting to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.Sasse, a member of the Judiciary Committee, pointed to…
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Economic fences around Russia continue to tighten and target where it hurts most. Catch up quick: U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new energy task force today aimed at cutting Russia off from its critical oil and gas profits. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with...
House January 6 committee debating bringing Ginni Thomas before the panel for questions | CNN Politics
Members of the House Select Committee investigating January 6 are discussing whether to call Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to come before the panel, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Ukraine and Russia participate in first prisoners of war exchange
Ukraine and Russia on Thursday exchanged prisoners of war for the first time in the conflict, exactly one month after the fighting began. The General Staff of the Armed Forces o…
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Utah legislature overrides Governor Spencer Cox's veto to ban transgender athletes from girls sports
Critics have called the bill an "attack" on transgender children.
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Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal' after meeting with troops in Poland
President Joe Biden touched down Friday in Poland, the epicenter for millions fleeing Ukraine, to meet with U.S. troops and refugees as Russia's invasion continues.
Russia sanctions: What impact have they had on its oil and gas exports?
Many countries are cutting back on Russian energy imports, but others are still buying.
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The transgender care that states are banning, explained
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Florida parental rights bill popular despite Democratic attempts to label it 'Don't Say Gay'
The Florida bill backed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans teaching about sexuality and gender theory from kindergarten to third grade is broadly popular despite Democrats' repeated attempts to label it the "Don't Say Gay" bill, polls show.
Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Biden speaks to troops in Poland, where millions have sought refuge
President Joe Biden will receive updates on the humanitarian response to the Ukraine war on his trip to Poland, where more than 2 million have fled.
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BLM refunds PAC contributions following Washington Examiner report - Washington Examiner
Black Lives Matter said it refunded contributions that its affiliated political action committee received from a recent email it sent to its supporters following a Washington Examiner report that the message was likely a "clear violation" of IRS charity rules. The Black Lives Matter Global...
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Republicans try out midterm messages during Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings
Several GOP senators saw Jackson as a foil for themes they hope will not only motivate their base, but also help sway white suburban voters who turned away from the party during the Trump era.
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Issa lays groundwork for House GOP probe into Hunter Biden laptop story
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is spearheading an effort to investigate 2020 censorship and suppression of news coverage about the contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop, previewing the kind of oversight …
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Arizona Republicans fight culture war in battleground state
Arizona has long been fertile ground for a social conservative agenda, with some of the nation’s toughest laws against abortion and a history of restricting LGBTQ rights
Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie says she was told not to make a ‘big fuss’ over Brittney Griner situation | CNN
Basketball legend Lisa Leslie told the “I am Athlete” podcast that she was told not to make a “big fuss” over Brittney Griner’s arrest by Russian authorities.
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The new arms race on the Korean Peninsula
Despite exaggerations and inevitable setbacks, North Korea’s missile test programme is increasingly impressive.
US, UK, Canada sanctions target Myanmar air force, ‘arms dealers’
New sanctions imposed as generals who seized power in February 2021 coup continue assault on civilians.
U.S. slow to respond to EU’s landmark tech regulation
The Biden administration’s response to the EU’s new Digital Markets Act signals continued internal disagreements about how to approach antitrust reforms targeting large tech companies.
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Clarence Thomas stiff-arms CNN from his garage - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas can't seem to catch a break.Fresh out of ending a weeklong stay in a hospital for an infection, 73-year-old Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas, were approached by CNN in his garage Friday. The pair, who are making headlines over leaked...
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U.S. confirms Ukraine struck Russian ship; Russian cruise missiles failing at rate of 20-60% in Ukraine
Russian forces also appear to be running low on air-launched cruise missiles.
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Arizona Dem senators warn Biden against 'sharp end' to Title 42 border restrictions without plan
Arizona Democrats Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are warning President Biden against ending Title 42 border restrictions without a “comprehensive plan” in place.
EXPLAINER: Why the 14th Amendment has surfaced in midterms
Some attorneys and voters are using a rarely cited section of the 14th Amendment dealing with insurrection to try to stop some U.S.
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Justices decide for themselves when to step aside from cases
Reports that the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas implored Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff to act to overturn the 2020 election results have put a spotlight on how justices decide whether to step aside from a case.
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Rumors of 'filtration camps' and mass deportation in Ukraine raise old USSR fears
Russia has cited “evacuations” of more than 380,000 people to its territory.
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McCarthy defends Clarence Thomas' ability to rule on Jan. 6 committee after report about his wife's texts with Meadows
CBS News and the Washington Post revealed texts showing Ginni Thomas texted Meadows about how to overturn 2020 election.
www.cbsnews.comMcCarthy says convicted Rep. Fortenberry should resign
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said Rep. Jeff Fortenberry should resign after he was convicted of lying to the FBI about contributions to his 2016 re-election campaign.
Stacey Abrams-tied group worked with Atlanta schools to criticize voter ID laws - Washington Examiner
A voting rights group founded by Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to teach students that voter ID laws make it more difficult for people to vote. The New Georgia Project worked with the school system to develop a high school class on democracy that criticized...
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Racial justice activists awarded $14 million in landmark case against Denver police
A federal court jury on Friday awarded $14 million to a dozen activists who sued Denver police, claiming excessive force was used against peaceful protesters during racial injustice demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Maryland court strikes down Democratic-drawn congressional map | CNN Politics
A Maryland judge on Friday blocked the state’s new congressional map, which could have shut Republicans out of the state’s delegation, ruling that it unfairly benefits Democrats.
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Man and 2 teens planned ISIS-inspired killings at Chicago mosque during spring break, FBI says
The defendants allegedly wanted to "murder all the adults" at a Shia Muslim mosque.
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Russia 'prioritizing' eastern Ukraine as ground forces remain stalled, reinforcements coming from Georgia: DOD
Russia looks to prioritize eastern Ukraine after it has failed to take control of the nation after four weeks of fighting.
Fact check: Biden's 'new world order' reference tied to Ukraine, not conspiracy theory
Biden mentioned a "new world order" in the context of Russia's attack on Ukraine. Historians say it is often used during periods of change.
‘Too big to fail’: White House careful not to target food companies as it pressures Putin
U.S.-based Cargill and other large agribusinesses are still operating in Russia, arguing they are essential to the global food supply. The Biden administration isn’t trying to stop them.
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Biden mistakenly calls Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin the secretary of state - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as his secretary of state, also accidentally using Austin's former military title.Biden made the error while thanking 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers stationed in Rzeszow, Poland, a NATO country, for their service amid...
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Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
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First lady Jill Biden visits St. Jude, meets Ukrainian kids
First lady Jill Biden has traveled to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee in a visit that included meetings with doctors and patients, including Ukrainian children fleeing the war with their families
Ted Cruz's Daughters Attend a Private School That Is 'Anti-Racist'
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas helped lead the Republican charge against anti-racism efforts at a private school in Washington during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing this week for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. But leaders at the private school in Houston where the senator sends his two daughters...
Biden pledges to help Europe kick its dependence on Russian energy
President Biden and the European Commission president on Friday announced the formation of a task force to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. The goal is a set of policies that will allow Europe to import less oil, coal and gas from Russia as soon as next winter.
Donald Trump and his children agree to be deposed in fraudulent marketing lawsuit | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump and his two adult sons have agreed to sit for depositions in May and June as part of a class-action lawsuit alleging they collaborated with a fraudulent marketing company.
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Minneapolis teachers reach tentative deal to end weeks-long strike
Minneapolis teachers reached a tentative deal on Friday to end a strike over pay, class sizes and other issues that has kept some 30,000 students out of classes for more than two weeks.
Russia captures land connecting Crimea to Donetsk region: Ukrainian military - Washington Examiner
Russia has captured a land corridor from eastern Ukraine to the Crimean Peninsula, completing a goal of its military since the beginning of the invasion more than four weeks ago.The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine acknowledged on Friday that Russia “succeeded in creating a land...
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Israel emerges as unexpected Russia-Ukraine mediator
“Israel can’t afford to be seen as not standing by a democracy that is fighting for its freedom,” a former ambassador to Washington said.
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Granholm: Fighting energy supply disruptions and climate change is 'not a binary choice'
Instead, she told an audience at the International Energy Agency’s ministerial meeting in Paris that “both crises need addressing now.”
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Biden addresses U.S. troops stationed in Poland: 'We're at an inflection point'
President Biden address U.S. military members stationed in Poland and thanked them for their service and dedication. The president discussed how the world is at "an inflection point" amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Redacted classified UFO report reveals new info on 'shapes,' investigation into 'unexplained' phenomena
A FOIA activist published a redacted version of a classified U.S. government report on UFOs.
7 key state actions on abortion this week | CNN Politics
There was a flurry of activity on the state level this week related to abortion legislation as a highly anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court expected later this year could have major implications for abortion in the US.
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Maryland court strikes down congressional map as illegal Democratic gerrymander
The decision is likely set for appeal in Maryland's high court.
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Nevada casino to pay $8M for serving chemicals, not beer
A jury in Las Vegas awarded $8 million to a 38-year-old middle school special education teacher who sued after being permanently injured when he was served cleaning solvents instead of tap beer at a casino bar
How the 2022 Primaries Are Testing Trump's Role as the GOP 'Kingpin'
Former President Donald Trump has sought to establish himself as the Republican Party’s undisputed kingmaker in the 2022 midterms, issuing more than 120 endorsements to elevate allies, punish those who have crossed him and turn his baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen into a litmus...
Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts
In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.
www.bbc.comDuckworth pushes for WWII memorial to women who worked on home front
Senator and combat war veteran pushes Senate for memorial for the "Rosie the Riveters" who worked as "letter carriers, code breakers, manufacturers and more."
ICE discontinues or limits use of four detention facilities, citing inadequate conditions
As of earlier this month, ICE was holding just over 20,000 immigrants in its detention system, which consists mainly of county jails and for-profit prisons.
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Democrats appear united on Jackson; GOP votes may be elusive
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S.
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Biden travels to Poland as country struggles with Ukrainian refugee wave
The president met with U.S. troops before a scheduled meeting with aid workers assisting refugees in a country on the front lines of the crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comIdaho governor OKs new law to boost execution drug secrecy
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill that dramatically increases the secrecy surrounding Idaho’s execution drugs. The Republican governor signed the bill Wednesday after it passed the Senate 21-14 and the House 38-30. The law prohibits Idaho officials from revealing where they...
Manchin engaging with Biden administration on new climate and economic bill but timeline unclear | CNN Politics
Manchin and the Biden administration are having conversations about several items that could be included in a climate and economic plan.
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Ukraine war: JK Rowling hits back at Putin's 'cancel culture' comment
Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.
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Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says | CNN
Fast-food wrappers and takeout containers at major food chains contain dangerous chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports.
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GOP Rep. Scott Perry says 'weakness is provocative,' warns Biden foreign policy 'encourages' adversaries
Republican Rep. Scott Perry, who sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News Digital that "weakness is provocative," warning that President Biden is not equipped to handle the issues at hand during this "very dangerous and concerning time."
Giuliani ally Lev Parnas pleads guilty to fraud fundraising for 'Fraud Guarantee'
The former New York mayor got $500,000 for consulting on project but hasn't been charged and denies wrongdoing.
www.politico.comWith U.S. approval, Trump name to come down from landmark Washington hotel
The U.S. government on Friday said it would allow former President Donald Trump's company to sell the rights to a luxury hotel in Washington to a Hilton affiliate, clearing the way for Trump's name to come down off a building that served as a flashpoint during his presidency. The U.S. General...
Democrats face a dilemma if the party scraps Iowa caucuses in 2024
First Read is your briefing from “Meet the Press” and the NBC Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter.
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Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
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Pope's peace prayer for Ukraine recalls Fatima prophecy
Pope Francis has prayed for peace in Ukraine in a ceremony that harks back to a century-old apocalyptic prophecy about peace and Russia.
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Judge tosses Washington Post reporter's discrimination suit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Washington Post politics reporter who said the newspaper discriminated against her as a woman and victim of sexual assault
Europe can’t live without Russian gas. Can this tiny Middle East country help? | CNN Business
Here’s what you need to know about the role Qatar can play in Europe’s efforts to wean itself off Russian gas as Moscow presses on with its war on Ukraine.
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U.S. FAA extends environmental review of SpaceX program in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it was again extending its target date to complete an environmental review of the proposed SpaceX Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket program in Boca Chica, Texas, to April 29.
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U.S. man detained by Russians forces while fleeing Ukrainian city is released
Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota man who was living in Ukraine, was held for 10 days in Russia while trying to leave Kherson, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
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Putin, Xi 'basically Siamese twins,' national security expert alleges
A top national security expert is warning that China and Russia's close ties is threatening to the national security of the United States.
Trump rally in Georgia a key test for his political relevance
Gov. Brian Kemp is ahead in the polls in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary, despite former President Donald Trump’s support for Kemp’s opponent, former Sen. David Perdue. That could raise questions about Trump’s political power, not just in Georgia but around the country.
Trump’s fate might rest in her hands. But James’ fraud claims are tough to prove.
The court action is still in the pre-litigation phase, leading some seasoned lawyers to question whether New York Attorney General Tish James has enough evidence to bring a compelling case.
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Yemen rebels strike oil depot in Saudi city hosting F1 race
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked an oil depot in the Saudi city of Jiddah ahead of a Formula One race in the kingdom
U.S. Senate Democrats press banks to scrap overdraft fees
A group of U.S. Senate Democrats is pressing large U.S. banks to scrap or significantly reduce overdraft and other fees they charge customers with insufficient funds.
Supreme Court blocks lower court ruling on Navy SEALs and Covid vaccinations, in win for Pentagon
The lower court order forbade commanders to make any changes to military assignments based on a refusal to be vaccinated.
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14-year-old boy dies after falling from amusement park ride
Deputies responded to a 911 call after the boy fell off the Orlando FreeFall, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at a height of 430 feet, according to the park.
Person on Orlando ride appeared to question seat restraint before 14-year-old boy fell to his death
"Why doesn't this have a little click to it, like a seatbelt?" the person said.
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Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Ukrainian authorities say about 300 people were killed in the Russian airstrike last week that blasted open a Mariupol theater.
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Russians shift focus from Kyiv — scaling back goals in war?
Russian forces in Ukraine appear to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv to instead prioritizing what Moscow calls liberation of the contested Donbas region.
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Ukraine war drives US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
U.S. President Joe Biden is offering a major expansion of natural gas shipments to Europe amid the risks from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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White House says GOP senators backed Trump judges who gave reduced child porn sentences | CNN Politics
The White House is targeting Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members who went after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson this week for her sentences in some child pornography cases, saying those same members backed judges nominated by then-President Donald Trump who also imposed sentences below...
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Supreme Court nominee's 'empathy' is flashpoint for Senate
Empathy is not a quality many Republican senators want to see in the next Supreme Court justice. The ability to empathize with another’s plight has become a touchstone for GOP opposition to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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Record-breaking surge of migrants anticipated at the US-Mexico border | CNN Politics
Another record-breaking surge of migrants may attempt to cross the US-Mexico border this spring, alarming officials who are now rushing to build more facilities and lining up prison buses to help accommodate the new arrivals.
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Erdoğan: Ukraine and Russia nearing 'consensus' on 4 of 6 key issues to ending the war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are nearing “consensus” on key issues to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Turkey has been hosting diplomatic talks between the nations.
Jackson faces growing GOP opposition on Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing a shrinking pool of potential GOP supporters for her Supreme Court confirmation as Republicans harden their opposition. Democrats can confirm Jackso…
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Putin’s inner circle closes in around him - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin has surrounded himself with yes men for years, feasting on their praise, rewarding their greed, and looking the other way as they plundered the country.All Putin asked for in exchange was unconditional loyalty, something that has been put to the test following...
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Ukraine latest updates: Russia says first phase of war near end
Ukraine war news from March 25: Russian general says Moscow will push to fully capture eastern region of Donbas.
Some prominent Russians quit jobs, refuse to support war
The resignation of Anatoly Chubais, who was President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to international organizations for sustainable development, was not the first resignation of a state official over the war with Ukraine, but it was one of the most striking.
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Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says he lied after arrest
Jurors in Grand Rapids, Michigan, now have heard from two men who said they were all-in on a stunning plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Russia reframes war goals as Ukrainians advance near Kyiv
Moscow signalled on Friday it was scaling back its ambitions in Ukraine to focus on territory claimed by Russian-backed separatists in the East as Ukrainian forces went on the offensive to recapture towns outside the capital Kyiv.
McCarthy weighs adding new leadership position and China select committee - Washington Examiner
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is considering creating a new leadership position and a select committee on China next Congress as he looks to secure the speaker’s gavel if Republicans take back the majority in November, four sources confirmed to the Washington...
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Racial tension, political opportunism color hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson: ANALYSIS
The partisan divide was on full display during Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation process.
EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia
The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
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Leaders rebuff Zelenskyy’s latest pitch to join EU
In emotional plea to European Council summit, Ukraine’s president framed war with Russia as a clash of values.
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AP-NORC poll: Low marks for Biden on economy as prices rise
A majority of Americans say they don’t blame President Joe Biden for high gasoline prices, but they’re giving his economic leadership low marks amid fears of inflation and deepening pessimism about economic conditions.
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden turns up heat on Russia
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Friday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the …
thehill.comBannon’s escape plan: how the Trump strategist is trying to dodge prison
Bannon is advancing a high-stakes defense as he battles a case that could mean up to a year in federal prison and thousands of dollars in fines if convicted Steve Bannon leaves federal court in Washington DC on 16 March. Photograph: Bryan Olin Dozier/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock As the House select...
Is the Ukraine war weakening Putin’s position in Russia?
While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be ousted by a mass uprising or coup.
While Biden is focused on Ukraine crisis, North Korea tests ICBM that could put Washington in nuclear crosshairs - Washington Examiner
BIGGEST ICBM YET: North Korea broke its self-imposed moratorium on long-range missile tests in spectacular fashion Thursday, successfully testing a monster intercontinental ballistic missile, believed to be the world’s largest mobile system capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads. It was...
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'Revenge': Georgia GOP primaries test Trump's power, voter fraud lie
From the governor's race down to the insurance commissioner’s election, Trump is endorsing candidates in hope of sweeping Gov. Brian Kemp and his allies out of office.
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NATO vows to boost aid to Ukraine but Zelenskyy warns it’s falling short
In video address to emergency summit, Ukraine’s president pleads for weapons and action.
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Erdogan says Turkey's position on procurement of Russian S-400s unchanged
Turkey's position on its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defence systems is unchanged and the matter is a "done deal", President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Friday, adding talks with Washington on new F-16 jets and kits were going well.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Russian forces appear to be shifting their focus from Ukraine’s capital to the contested Donbas region, possibly signaling a new phase of the war.
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Ukraine War: Civilians abducted as Russia tries to assert control
The UN has documented almost 40 cases of politicians, journalists and activists being abducted.
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'Big lie' takes new twists for GOP: The Note
Trump heads to Georgia this weekend and he'll almost certainly attack incumbent Republicans who rightly say he lost the election.
US quietly planning potential responses in case Putin takes extreme step in Ukraine | CNN Politics
Four days after Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan authorized a team of officials to quietly map out potential ways the US could respond if Russian President Vladimir Putin took an extreme step, including deploying chemical, biological or...
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Kremlin says U.S. talk of Russia using chemical weapons a tactic to divert attention
The Kremlin said on Friday that U.S. talk of Russia possibly resorting to chemical weapons in Ukraine was a tactic to divert attention away from awkward questions for Washington.
Biden travels to Poland as country struggles with Ukrainian refugee wave
The president met with U.S. troops before a scheduled meeting with aid workers assisting refugees in a country on the front lines of the crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comRussia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Tucker Carlson Surprises No One By Parroting New Russian Conspiracy Theory
The Fox News host predictably "asked questions" about a propaganda claim linking Hunter Biden to biolabs in Ukraine.
Sen. Mark Warner on Putin and Russia's war in Ukraine - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Warner offers host Major Garrett his assessment of Russia's war in Ukraine.
www.cbsnews.comUkraine war drives US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
U.S. President Joe Biden is offering a major expansion of natural gas shipments to Europe amid the risks from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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GOP shoots down Supreme Court boycott
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee are shooting down the idea of boycotting the panel’s vote on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. “There’s not going to be any boycott. Th…
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Inside a volunteer effort to help Ukraine war refugees in Poland - Washington Examiner
WARSAW, Poland — After eight years of violence, including three weeks of a full-scale Russian military offensive, Tetiana Revun and her son Evgen finally left their home in the war-torn province of Lugansk.“Too heavy shelling of our territory began,” Evgen Revun, 16, told the Washington...
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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over 2016 Russian collusion allegations
Donald Trump on Thursday sued his rival in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Hillary Clinton, and several other Democrats, alleging that they tried to rig that election by tying his campaign to Russia.
UK’s Johnson: ‘Very difficult’ to provide Ukraine with tanks and jets
Western allies feel ‘agony’ at their inability to do more to help Ukraine ‘given the constraints,’ says British PM.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 133rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Rep. Mo Brooks Says Trump Is 'Still' Demanding That The 2020 Election Be 'Rescinded'
The Alabama Republican's new accusation could spell more legal trouble for the former president.
Ukraine war turns Poland into America’s ‘indispensable’ ally
Tensions over rule of law and democracy take a back seat as Poland becomes a front-line state against Russia.
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Biden visits Poland, a complex ally on Ukraine's doorstep
President Joe Biden’s visit to Poland as his final stop in Europe this week has given him a chance to underscore the U.S. commitment to protect a key NATO member on Ukraine’s doorstep.
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Ukraine: India 'feeling the heat' over neutrality
Joe Biden says India has been "somewhat shaky" in its response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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Republican vetoes of transgender sports bans mark a rare split in culture wars
Republican governors in Utah and Indiana this week rejected legislation banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports, pushing back against a rising tide of similar Republican-sponsored legislation nationwide.
www.reuters.comHouse GOP vows ‘grand plan,’ not obstruction, as it eyes majority
Republicans are hoping a Gingrich-style “Commitment to America” agenda will make sure they don’t get caught flat-footed if — perhaps when — they take power. That’s not their only challenge, though.
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Analysis: Here’s why Biden is going to Poland | CNN Politics
If there’s one nation that understands Ukraine’s torment, it’s Poland, which welcomes President Joe Biden on Friday as part of his emergency mission to shore up NATO’s defenses following Russia’s brutal invasion.
www.cnn.comLindsey Graham’s Attempted Smear Of Onetime Buddy Biden Spectacularly Backfires
The Donald Trump sycophant had his attack on Biden flipped right back at him.
China's Xi urges political trust in call with South Korea president-elect
Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a phone call with South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol that the two countries should bolster mutual political trust, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Friday.
Manchin outlines BBB deal requirements
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) told a group of climate activists and energy executives he's open to supporting revised Build Back Better legislation narrowly addressing three issues: climate change, prescription drug prices and deficit reduction.Why it matters: Manchin’s private comments during a...
Cotton gives fellow Arkansas GOP Sen. Boozman shoutout as 'conservative fighter' in new ad
Sen. Tom Cotton stars in fellow Arkansas Republican Sen. John Boozman's latest campaign commercial as Boozman faces primary challengers.
A girl and her hamster: Half of Ukraine's children flee war
The United Nations children’s agency says Russia’s invasion has displaced half of Ukraine’s children
As NY preps pot market, sales grow on Native American land
As New York inches toward launching a retail marijuana market, sales are flourishing on some Native American territory in the state
Prince William describes 'profound sorrow' over slavery in Jamaica speech
William and Kate have faced ongoing protests during their tour of the Caribbean.
Tiny Texas town of Carrizo Springs bears brunt of migrant releases at border - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — Emergency management officials in a remote area near Texas's border with Mexico are rushing to figure out how the 5,000-person town of Carrizo Springs can handle backdoor releases of migrants into their community.City and county officials in Carrizo Springs and Dimmit County are...
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Live updates: Zelenskyy reassures Ukraine in nightly address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of hope and determination in his nightly video address to his people.
apnews.comUS stocks end mostly higher after another up-and-down day
The S&P 500 index rose 0.5% after spending the day veering between a gain of 0.6% and a 0.4% decline. Investors are trying to suss out what’s next for inflation and the global economy as the repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to play out. The benchmark S&P 500 posted a...
Sen. Joe Manchin says he's open to a new version of Biden's Build Back Better agenda
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told a group of climate activists and energy executives that he is open to supporting a new version of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda, with some tweaks, according to a report.
Democracy fears put on hold as Poland becomes unlikely hero in Ukraine crisis
President Biden's visit to Poland on Friday will punctuate the country's unlikely turn from illiberal agitator to symbol of European solidarity, putting on hold U.S. and EU concerns about Warsaw's democratic backsliding to celebrate its embrace of over 2 million Ukrainian refugees.The big...
EU agrees on Russia sanctions so far, but energy divides
The European Union has preserved a sense of rarely seen unity through four rounds of unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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The man in Blinken's ear: State's Derek Chollet on Ukraine
On this week’s show, Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza talks with Derek Chollet, Counselor of the U.S. Department of State, about advising Antony Blinken and the conflict in Ukraine.
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Gas rationing, food vouchers and hunger: Economic pain from Russia’s war is getting real | CNN Business
As Russian soldiers bear down on Ukraine, increasingly desperate Ukrainians are running out of food and medicine. The economic fallout from the invasion is beginning to spill over to the rest of the world, too.
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Arizona, Oklahoma legislatures pass transgender sports bans
Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky passed bills on Thursday that would ban transgender youth from participating in girls' sports, the latest in a flurry of state legislation by Republicans on a heated election year issue.
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New rules aim to decide US asylum cases in months, not years
The Biden administration has unveiled new procedures to handle asylum claims at the U.S. southern border, hoping to decide cases in months instead of years.
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MSNBC, CNN, others flip out over GOP questioning of Ketanji Brown Jackson
CNN, MSNBC, ABC, and CBS heavily criticized Republican's questioning of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, making claims of racism, sexism and more.
Is North America's Arctic vulnerable to Russia?
As tensions with Russia rise, fears mount that North America's isolated Arctic may be vulnerable
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March 25, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
A month after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its forces are being pushed back around Kyiv and are taking defensive positions northwest of the capital, a US official said. Follow here for live news updates.
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Great Barrier Reef: Australia confirms new mass bleaching event
It is the fourth time since 2016 that such a devastating event has been found, Australia says.
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Solomon Islands reassures Australia as it works on China security deal | CNN
The Solomon Islands is seeking to expand its security relationship with China, its government confirmed on Friday, after reports that such an agreement was in the works fueled concern from Australian officials.
www.cnn.comPOLITICO Playbook: Inside the new politics of America’s suburbs
And a conversation with Antony Blinken’s right-hand man.
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Marijuana legalization bill nears House floor vote next week
Legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level will be teed up for a House floor vote as soon as next week. The House Rules Committee announced Thursday that it will hold a hearing&nbs…
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AP PHOTOS: Day 29: Images of death, survival in Ukraine war
A woman kisses the forehead of her 61-year-old brother, who lies in a coffin after being killed by Russian soldiers in a village whose name in English means “dream.”
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Biden says Russia should be booted from G-20; Russia's economy has shrunk in half since invading Ukraine: March 24 recap
President Joe Biden said Russia should be kicked out of the Group of 20 nations in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. Thursday's recap.
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'I made the attempt to take my life.' Abby Broyles leaves congressional race
Campaign for Democratic candidate says redistricting and 'salacious right-wing' people on the internet led Broyles to drop out.
Iowa GOP chair argues if Democrats drop state from top of 2024 calendar, it’s ‘middle finger’ to rural America
Iowa's GOP chair argues if Democrats drop the state from the top of their presidential nominating calendar, it’s like giving a "middle finger" to rural America
Israel to host 'historic' regional summit next week, foreign minister says
Israel will host a "historic" five-way regional conference next week, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Friday, as talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran remain in limbo.
Here are the lawmakers that represent the largest Ukrainian communities in the US
New York, California and Pennsylvania are home to some of the largest communities in the country.
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Stephen Wilhite, inventor of the meme-favorite GIF, has died
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74.
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Putin banked on Obama's appeasement to continue under Biden, sparking Russo-Ukranian war: expert
President Biden has hired many of the same Russia experts employed by the Obama administration, according to expert.
Document indicates China could boost military in Solomons
A leaked document indicates China is looking to boost its military presence in the Solomon Islands, including with ship visits.
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Alaska air pollution holds clues for other Arctic climates
In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks.
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5 days after crash, 2nd black box eludes China searchers
Five days after the crash of a passenger jet in mountainous southern China, the disaster's cause remains a mystery while the search for the plane's second black box continues.
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Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war
Climate activists have staged a 10th series of worldwide protests to demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming.
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EXPLAINER: What made North Korea test giant new ICBM?
In firing a massive intercontinental ballistic missile high into space, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has turned back the clock to the “fire and fury” days of 2017.
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How sanctions on Russia are shaking up the superyacht world | CNN
Superyachts have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks as more and more vessels linked to Russian oligarchs are temporarily frozen.
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Ethiopia declares humanitarian truce in war-ravaged Tigray
The Ethiopian government on Thursday announced what it called an “indefinite humanitarian truce” in its war-ravaged Tigray region, saying the action was necessary to allow unimpeded relief supplies into the area.
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Gingrich leaves his mark on modern GOP
Newt Gingrich, a GOP icon from nearly 30 years ago, is making his mark on the modern GOP as Republicans gear up for the 2022 midterm season confident about taking control of the House and aiming to…
thehill.comThe Florida GOP suddenly has a fight on its hands
www.politico.comGuilty, Guilty, Guilty: Fortenberry’s three felonies
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YouTube removes CPAC content for violating ‘election integrity policy’
YouTube removed some video content posted on the account of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) from its platform because it was in violation of its “election integr…
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India, China discuss steps to end border impasse early
NEW DELHI (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Indian counterpart and the national security adviser on Friday to expedite the disengagement of thousands of Indian and Chinese forces involved in a tense faceoff and occasional clashes along their disputed border, an Indian official sai
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3 bodies found in a submerged SUV in Alabama as South recovers from series of storms | CNN
Three bodies were found Thursday in a submerged vehicle, authorities said, after a powerful storm dumped record rain amounts in Alabama.
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Irish foreign minister taken off stage in Belfast after security alert
Pro-British loyalist militant groups were likely behind the hijacking and placing of a suspect device in a van that was ordered to drive to an event where Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney was speaking on Friday, police said.
Great news for the cannabis black market
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A Democrat declared violent crime a public health emergency. Police union president calls it a political move
Little Rock's mayor declared violent crime a "public health crisis" the same day he announced his re-election campaign, drawing questions from the local Fraternal Order of Police.
Fighting resumes in South Sudan, threatens peace agreement
Fresh fighting broke out between rival soldiers in South Sudan, threatening a fragile peace agreement forged with the help of outsiders including the United States.
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Brittney Griner meets with US official amid concerns over her well-being in Russian detention
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over a month, met with a U.S. official for the first time on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department said.
Man punches Southwest employee at Atlanta airport, police say | CNN
A man was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta Tuesday after he punched a Southwest Airlines employee, according to police.
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The Supreme Court Is Turning Into One Big D.C. Prep School
Confused by the insular, DMV-area school-speak coming out of recent SCOTUS hearings? Here’s what you need to know.
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Two No. 1 seeds lose in Sweet 16 as Gonzaga and Arizona are stunned | CNN
There was a big day of March Madness action on Thursday night as two No. 1 seeds were dumped out of the tournament.
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How Fetterman is pulling away in Pennsylvania
The gloves have yet to come off against Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s Senate Democratic primary — and those waiting for a blue-on-blue bloodbath aren’t likely to get it. Tatte…
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Omicron deaths of Johnson & Johnson recipients were double the rate of other vaccinated Americans, new data show
Rates of breakthrough COVID-19 cases were largely similar among all three vaccines in the CDC's data.
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High court gives Biden win for now in Navy vaccine case
The Supreme Court is giving the Navy a freer hand determining what job assignments it gives to 35 sailors who sued after refusing on religious grounds to comply with an order to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring Navy to deploy unvaccinated forces | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to temporarily freeze a lower-court opinion requiring the Navy to deploy special operations forces even though they have refused to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
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Flu cases tick upward as Covid restrictions ease
The flu didn't surge back this season, but doctors remain concerned about what could happen in the fall as our flu immunity fades.
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Insight: Costs of going unvaccinated in America are mounting for workers and companies
Nearly a year after COVID vaccines became freely available in the U.S., one fourth of American adults remain unvaccinated, and a picture of the economic cost of vaccine hesitancy is emerging.
Did countries with stricter COVID-19 lockdowns stop the spread after all? - Washington Examiner
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world, world leaders pursued different strategies for containing the virus, often with differing results.Some countries, such as New Zealand, virtually sealed their borders and implemented monthslong lockdowns to try to stop the spread of the virus...
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Biden admin operated with missing data as CDC issued pandemic guidance, emails show
Newly released emails reveal the Biden admin lacked school data one day before the CDC issued school reopening guidelines.
Supreme Court allows Pentagon to limit deployment of unvaccinated service members
The Supreme Court has temporarily granted the Pentagon’s request to limit the deployment of unvaccinated active U.S. military members who refused to get COVID shots based on religious grounds.
White House to host Easter Egg Roll for first time since coronavirus pandemic
The Easter Egg Roll was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Biden White House will host the event again on the South Lawn.
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COVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits
COVID-19 rates are plunging among migrants crossing the border from Mexico as the Biden administration faces a decision to end or extend sweeping restrictions on asylum that are aimed at limiting the virus’ spread.
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Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming
Experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect.
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China continues 'severe and complex' fight against COVID-19
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China continues to battle its worst COVID-19 outbreak, driven by the omicron variant, with health officials on Friday calling the situation “severe and complex."
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Cornell University reports indications of 'substantial prevalence' of COVID-19 on campus
Cornell recorded 515 positive COVID-19 infections among students, staff, and faculty, according to data from the university.
3 out of 4 US counties had more deaths than births in past year
Nearly 3 in 4 counties across America suffered more deaths than births between the middle of 2020 and the middle of 2021, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, as the coronavirus pande…
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Obama, Clinton, Psaki cases show COVID-19’s lingering threat
COVID-19 is hitting Washington hard again — at least when it comes to boldfaced names. Former President Obama tested positive last week, saying he had a scratchy throat for a couple of d…
thehill.comThe pandemic has been deadlier in red states
Data: Axios analysis of CDC data; Chart: Will Chase/AxiosCOVID is killing more people per 100,000 in red states than in blue states, a reflection of GOP resistance to vaccines.Why it matters: "The COVID-19 pandemic removed any doubt that state policies can affect health outcomes," Virginia...
POLITICO-Harvard poll: 40 percent of parents believe masks at school harmed their kids
The poll's findings come as White House officials warn that masks may be necessary if Covid-19 cases increase in the United States.
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German health minister urges people at risk to get second COVID booster
Germany's health minister on Friday urged people over age 60 with risk factors such as high blood pressure or a weak heart to get a second booster shot against COVID-19 to reduce their risk of getting seriously ill.
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