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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked the release of White House records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, granting — for now — a request from former President Donald Trump.
70 minutes at Astroworld: A countdown to catastrophe
Anticipation had been building for hours, but never more than now, as the red numerals on the countdown clock disappeared and the first synthesized notes vibrated.
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Out of time: Climate talks go past deadline over coal, cash
Going into overtime, negotiators at U.N. climate talks in Glasgow are still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 probe subpoena
Bannon, who faces two criminal counts of contempt of Congress over the Jan. 6 probe subpoena, is expected to turn himself in Monday, NBC News reported.
Biden taps Robert Califf for FDA commissioner, and Manchin immediately opposes
Califf also served in this role during the Obama administration.
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Biden-Xi set virtual summit for Monday to discuss tensions
The White House says President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will hold their much-anticipated virtual summit on Monday evening.
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As criticism of GOP infrastructure bill backers grows louder, McCarthy stays quiet
Amid the furor over Rep. Gosar’s violent tweet and threats to Republican lawmakers who backed the bill, some critics of the minority leader say he's been silenced by political ambition.
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Trump defends Jan. 6 rioters 'hang Mike Pence' chant in new audio
The audio captured part of an interview ABC News’ Jonathan Karl conducted with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in March for Karl’s upcoming book.
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House committee releases new evidence from investigation into Trump administration interference with CDC during Covid-19 pandemic
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released to CNN on Friday new evidence showing how US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials were pressured by Trump administration officials to alter scientific guidance and prevented from communicating directly with the public.
www.cnn.comWhy Democrats May Have a Long Wait if They Lose Their Grip on Washington
Usually, it’s the party out of power that frets about whether it will ever win again. This time, it’s the party in control of government that’s staring into the political wilderness. Democrats now have a Washington trifecta — command of the White House and both chambers of Congress. If the...
Americans give bosses same message in record numbers: I quit
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, while businesses and other employers continued to post a near-record number of available jobs.
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Manchin opposes Biden FDA nominee, citing ties to 'greed' of pharmaceutical industry
Manchin released a statement on Friday opposing Biden’s FDA nominee Robert Califf, who previously led the agency at the tail end of the Obama administration.
Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows fails to show for Jan. 6 committee deposition, prompting calls to hold him in contempt
Mark Meadows wants a court to resolve Donald Trump's claims of executive privilege before he cooperates with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
U.S. huddles with allies over possible Russian invasion of Ukraine
The uptick in American concern, confirmed by two U.S. officials, indicates that President Joe Biden’s efforts to reach some sort of equilibrium with Putin are running out of steam.
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Documents reveal new details of Trump political interference in COVID-19 response
Top political officials in the Trump White House tried to block public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to eliminate evidence of political interference …
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U.S. judge in Rittenhouse trial says jury can consider teen provoked attack
The judge in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse said on Friday he would instruct the jury they can consider the prosecution's argument that the teenager provoked an encounter with one of two men he fatally shot during protests in Wisconsin last year.
Some journalists and court watchers admit initial bias in Rittenhouse trial - Washington Examiner
The nation has been glued to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, watching live feeds of courtroom proceedings and flocking to social media to discuss everything from the judge's quirks to the defendant's "crocodile tears."From the start, the case has divided America, with people sticking to their belief...
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Firebrand GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn takes on 'establishment' with district switch
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a Republican representing North Carolina's 11th district, shook up next year's congressional race on Thursday night.
Every US citizen who wants out of Afghanistan offered departure, State Department says
The State Department has arranged a means out of Afghanistan for the last remaining U.S. citizens who are seeking help departing, an official told ABC News.
Biden offers sympathy and potential supply chain fixes as he has few real options to halt inflation
Unable to halt inflation on his own, President Joe Biden is offering worried consumers sympathy and supply chain fixes.
As Biden agenda hinges on Manchin, House progressives look to 'deescalate' tension
Soon after Missouri Rep. Cori Bush accused Sen. Joe Manchin of espousing an "anti-Black, anti-child, anti-woman and anti-immigrant" position, another House progressive was on national TV with a sharply different message.
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Poland-Belarus border: What you need to know about the crisis
Thousands of migrants and refugees are stranded along the Belarus border with Poland amid a raging geopolitical row.
Steve Bannon indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon, the one-time White House adviser to former President Trump, after he failed to comply with a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 att…
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Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon indicted by federal grand jury for contempt of Congress
The indictment is a first: No one has been prosecuted for contempt of Congress when executive privilege was asserted.
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North Dakota governor signs bill banning CRT in schools
North Dakota's state Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday morning banning critical race theory in schools.
Messonnier, Birx detail political interference in last year's coronavirus response
WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration repeatedly interfered with efforts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year to issue warnings and guidance about the evolving coronavirus pandemic, six current and former health officials told congressional investigators in recent...
Biden faces another Manchin hurdle on FDA nominee - Washington Examiner
Before the White House announced President Joe Biden's nominee for Food and Drug Administration commissioner, Joe Manchin came out against him. The West Virginia senator opposed the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to lead the FDA. "Dr. Califf’s nomination and his significant ties to the...
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GOP leaders say little to condemn violent political rhetoric
In the past week, Republican Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted a video showing a character with his face killing a figure with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s face.
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Durham probe offers fresh support for man who has long denied being 'Steele dossier' source
An indictment in the investigation into how officials probed Donald Trump's ties to Russia has raised new questions about the sourcing of the Steele dossier.
Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S.
apnews.comMark Meadows faces contempt referral after failure to show for deposition
Former White House chief of staff did not appear for scheduled appearance before select committee investigating Capitol attack Mark Meadows at a rally in Georgia in October last year. Bennie Thompson said on Thursday the panel had exhausted its patience with Meadows. Photograph: Saul...
Manchin: Biden FDA nomination an ‘insult’ given opioid epidemic and pharmaceutical ties - Washington Examiner
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin threw another wrench into President Joe Biden’s governing plans by announcing his opposition to Robert Califf as head of the Food and Drug Administration. "Dr. Califf's nomination makes no sense as the opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on our...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocrats introduce resolution to censure Gosar for Twitter video depicting violence
House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting a video to his Twitter account that depicts him attacking President Biden and appearing to kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).Why it matters: Political violence has been a recurring...
Trump defended Jan. 6 Capitol rioters chanting 'hang Mike Pence,' called anger over Biden election result 'common sense'
Former President Donald Trump in an interview earlier this year defended Jan. 6 Capitol rioters who chanted about hanging his vice president, Mike Pence.
Trump adviser Bannon charged after defying Capitol riot subpoena
Stephen Bannon, a prominent adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been criminally charged for defying a subpoena issued by a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the Justice Department said on Friday.
Kamala Harris — a 2024 problem for Biden and the Democrats
If the midterms turn out to be a Democratic repudiation, stick a fork in Joe Biden’s presidency.
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Biden pick to oversee banks said finance ‘is a quintessential a**hole industry’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s controversial pick for a top banking regulatory position once said that the sector she has been nominated to oversee is filled with a bunch of "a**holes." Saule Omarova, who was nominated to be comptroller of the currency and has been heavily criticized by Republicans and...
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South Carolina governor calls for LGBTQ book to be banned in schools
The request to ban “Gender Queer: A Memoir” is part of a “chilling” uptick in challenges against LGBTQ books, according to an American Library Association director.
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Haitian gang leader says he will temporarily lift fuel blockades
Blockades have caused fuel shortages across Haiti, forcing hospitals, businesses and schools to limit operations.
Emails reveal new details of Trump White House interference in CDC Covid planning
The documents released by a congressional committee lay out a timeline for how the Trump White House began to downplay the dangers posed by Covid-19.
www.politico.comJan. 6 panel issues more subpoenas as Trump fights judge’s ruling on executive privilege
Uncertainty over whether Bannon will face criminal charges looms large over several new subpoenas issued this week by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. and Europe fear possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff defends Kamala Harris amid dismal approval ratings - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris's husband defended her during their visit in France after recent polls revealed her low approval ratings. Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, said Harris's status as the first female, black, and Asian vice president in many ways can be "hard," an apparent reference to...
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Kyle Rittenhouse's mother says Biden 'defamed' her son by suggesting he is a white supremacist
"He is not a white supremacist. He is not a racist," Wendy Rittenhouse told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
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Man who brought 11 Molotov cocktails to D.C. before January 6 pleads guilty to weapons charges
71-year-old Alabama man Lonnie Coffman brought a truck filled with a weapons cache to Capitol Hill on January 6.
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Appeals court temporarily blocks release of Trump January 6 records to House committee
A three-judge appeals panel temporarily blocked House committee access to Donald Trump's records while the case is argued in the Capitol riot probe.
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Biden plans big infrastructure bill signing; GOP backers face death threats
The White House is planning a big ceremony on Monday for President Joe Biden's signing of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill Monday with Republican lawmakers, amid a toxic political climate in the United States.
World powers press for Libya elections but disputes remain
The elections are envisaged as a key moment in a UN-backed peace process to end a decade of violent chaos.
How Maps Reshape American Politics
So, congressional districts and state districts are being redrawn. Who cares? You should! Changes to district maps can alter the balance of power in Congress and in the states. The new maps last for a decade. They can give one party an unfair advantage — in each state and nationwide. And...
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 | CNN Politics
The top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip are based on CNN’s reporting and fundraising data, as well as historical data about how states and candidates have performed.
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Lisa Murkowski dismisses ‘lower 48 outsiders’ as she announces 2022 bid - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is running for reelection in 2022, shrugging off opposition from former President Donald Trump and the Alaska Republican Party.The third-term Republican’s political prospects are bolstered by Alaska’s new voting laws. Rather than having to face the state GOP-endorsed Kelly...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat’s going on with Kamala’s poll numbers?
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Cold, hungry, afraid: Mideast migrants stuck on EU doorstep
Thousands of people from Middle Eastern nations devastated by conflict have been trying to slip into the European Union since summer.
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LeBron James’s antipathy toward Kyle Rittenhouse fits a pattern - Washington Examiner
On Wednesday afternoon, LeBron James took to Twitter to attack Kyle Rittenhouse’s emotional testimony, insinuating that he was a liar and a faker. James quoted a tweet about the story, stating, “What tears????? I didn’t see one. Man knock it off! That boy ate some lemon heads before walking into...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCop26 reveals limits of Biden’s promise to ‘lead by example’ on climate crisis
US declined to join promise to end coal mining and to compensate poor countries for climate damage. Critics ask, is that leadership? Critics say Joe Biden has not pushed for the dramatic changes that are necessary to prevent catastrophic global heating. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian The...
Should nations go nuclear to save the planet?
Nuclear power can go horribly wrong and is notorious for cost overruns, but it is gaining high-profile champions.
NATO condemns Belarus for manufacturing migrant crisis to target allies - Washington Examiner
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s attempt to drive thousands of migrants into neighboring nations has drawn a rebuke from NATO as the border crisis raises the risk of a new European conflict.“The North Atlantic Council strongly condemns the continued instrumentalization of irregular...
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Inflation spike gives ammunition to Manchin
Soaring inflation is shaking up negotiations on Capitol Hill over President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, giving Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and other centrists more leverage to push for a small…
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'DWTS' star Suni Lee says she was pepper sprayed in racially motivated attack
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee recounted how she and her friends were targets of anti-Asian hate.
Man who brought Molotov cocktails to DC on January 6 pleads guilty | CNN Politics
A January 6 defendant pleaded guilty on Friday to bringing Molotov cocktails and an unlicensed gun to Capitol Hill on the day of the insurrection.
www.cnn.comFight over US wolf protections heads to federal courtroom
U.S. government attorneys will appear before a federal judge Friday to defend a decision from the waning days of the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country, as Republican-led states have sought to drive down wolf numbers through aggressive hunting...
Louisiana board votes to pardon Homer Plessy, the Rosa Parks of the 1890s
Plessy's refusal to leave a whites-only train car ultimately led to a notorious Supreme Court decision that affirmed racial segregation.
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Russia suspected of blocking Biden's bid to host Asian summit
Failure to agree on Biden's offer to host risks jeopardizing U.S. support for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
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Ethiopia’s Tigray is under a ‘systematic’ blockade: WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Tigrayans across the country were being profiled and arrested by the thousands.
Suspect arrested, charged for fire inside Austin synagogue - Washington Examiner
Austin officials arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of setting a fire inside a local synagogue on Halloween. The man, identified by the Austin Fire Department as Franklin Barrett Sechriest, was arrested Wednesday after officials responded to an Oct. 31 fire at reform Jewish temple...
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U.S. lawmaker looks to block first major Saudi arms deal under Biden
Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar filed legislation on Friday seeking to block the sale of $650 million air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, the first major arms sale to the kingdom during President Joe Biden's administration.
Group posts picture and address of Rittenhouse prosecutor - Washington Examiner
A group on an extremist-friendly messaging platform on Friday posted the picture and home address of the prosecutor in the Kyle Rittenhouse case.Kenosha Strong Patriots shared a post from a user that revealed Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger's home address and picture, the Milwaukee...
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California has the highest gas prices in the country | CNN Business
California gas prices hit an average price of $4.658 a gallon Friday, about a penny short of the highest recorded average price of $4.671 for regular gasoline set in October 2012, according to AAA.
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Travis Scott didn't have the authority to stop Astroworld concert, spokesperson says
Nine people died at the Astroworld music festival and a "mass casualty event" was declared shortly after Scott began his performance.
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Mark Meadows, former Trump chief of staff, defies House subpoena in January 6 probe
Mark Meadows, a White House chief of staff for former President Donald Trump, defied a House subpoena Friday in the investigation of the Capitol riot.
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Chris Christie Dishes on What Turned Him Off Working for Trump
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyWhen Chris Christie withdrew from consideration to be Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff in 2018, multiple outlets reported it was for family considerations and that the ex-governor was not officially offered the gig.But that...
Judges in Arbery, Rittenhouse cases frustrated as they work to maintain fair trials
Judges presiding over the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial and the case against three white men in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have both struggled to maintain fairness.
Jerry Falwell Jr. resurrects lawsuit against Liberty University - Washington Examiner
The former president of Liberty University is reviving his lawsuit against his former employer, alleging the school defamed him and withheld his personal belongings. Jerry Falwell Jr. revived his defamation lawsuit against the university in late October, according to a court filing. The lawsuit...
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Man arrested after making a death threat toward Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino, police say
Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., voted for the infrastructure bill. Rep. Fred Upton received a threatening voicemail after voting for the bill.
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U.S., allies warning Russia against new military escalation, Ukraine says
Speaking on his return from a trip to Washington, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia of waging a “hybrid war” on Europe.
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Pelosi's archbishop says Biden 'guided more by Democrats than his Catholic faith'
San Francisco’s Catholic Archbishop criticized President Biden’s abortion stance this week and said the president is guided more by the Democratic Party than by his Catholic faith.
Danny Fenster: Myanmar court gives US journalist 11 years jail
A Myanmar military court sentences US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail.
www.bbc.comCOP's path to a deal littered with potholes
Developed and developing countries are clashing on whether to require more frequent reports on progress toward Paris climate agreement commitments.
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Jack Ciattarelli concedes New Jersey governor's race
He said he called Democratic Governor Phil Murphy and congratulated him on his reelection.
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Consumer sentiment falls to 10-year low as economy struggles with inflation - Washington Examiner
Consumer sentiment fell to the lowest level in a decade as the economy sees high inflation, supply chain problems, and widespread labor market disruptions. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to 66.8 in early November, from 71.7 in October, according to preliminary...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPsaki says she doesn't think Biden spends 'much time' focusing on the chant 'Let's go Brandon'
"I don't think [Biden] spends much time focused on it or thinking about it," Jen Psaki said on Friday.
'Sheriff Joe' Biden urges Cabinet to ensure fresh spending is used wisely
U.S. President Joe Biden said he would urge his Cabinet on Friday to ensure that funding in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a separate $1.75 trillion social and climate measure still working its way through Congress were used wisely.
Omar offers joint resolution to block $650M weapons sale to Saudis
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Friday introduced a joint resolution aimed at blocking a $650 million U.S. weapons contract to Saudi Arabia authorized by the Biden administration. The Minnesota l…
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Lawmakers pen letter to CDC to address decline in breast cancer screenings due to COVID
Nearly 40 bipartisan House lawmakers asked the agency to address the decline in routine breast cancer screenings during the pandemic.
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Biden administration sanctions Eritrean military, ruling party over role in northern Ethiopia conflict | CNN Politics
The Biden administration sanctioned Eritrea’s military and its sole political party for their involvement in the ongoing crisis in northern Ethiopia as Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern that about “the potential for Ethiopia to implode.”
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Arizona school board president kept sensitive personal information on protesting parents, documents suggest
More than six hundred parents in Scottsdale, Arizona, are demanding the resignation of the school board president after a shocking revelation. The president or his father appears to have kept a dossier on 47 parents who dared to speak out against his policies at school board meetings – a dossier...
Brexit: UK looks likely to trigger Article 16 - then what?
An in-depth look at the likely consequences if post Brexit talks on the Northern Ireland border fail.
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Obama, Bush and Clinton ask for support to build museum for Medal of Honor recipients
The presidents recorded a video urging Americans to support a museum to honor America's heroes.
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Meadows defies Jan. 6 committee, risking contempt charges
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows has failed to show up for a Friday deposition with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple repor…
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California’s possible 2022 battlegrounds are starting to come into focus.
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More than $200 million has already been spent on ads for 2022
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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Jake Sullivan's wife, AG Garland counsel, is not connected to Durham investigation, senior DOJ official says
A senior Justice Department official told Fox News on Friday that National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's wife, who currently serves as counsel to Attorney General Merrick Garland, is not connected to the Durham investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation.
Ukraine publicly pleads with U.S. Senate to sanction Putin's pipeline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has launched a Twitter campaign to get the U.S. Senate to back sanctions in a last-ditch effort to block the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.Why it matters: President Biden waived sanctions on the operator of the Kremlin-backed pipeline, which will bypass Ukraine...
Overseas and military ballots likely will determine who wins Florida primary for late Alcee Hastings’ seat | CNN Politics
The fate of a South Florida congressional district will likely be decided Friday by a handful of overseas and military ballots after a manual recount left the race too close to call.
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Biden and China's Xi will hold virtual meeting on Monday
U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday, the White House said, talks Washington hopes will create some stability amid increased tensions between the world's two largest economies.
US women are being jailed for having miscarriages
More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.
www.bbc.comBiden Fed pick to feel heat from both sides on price spikes
Lawmakers will likely grill Biden’s nominee on how committed he or she is to the Fed’s new framework.
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Jury to get to weigh some lesser charges in Rittenhouse case
The jury that will decide Kyle Rittenhouse’s fate will be allowed to consider some lesser charges if they opt to acquit him on some of the original counts prosecutors brought.
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Homer Plessy, key to 'separate but equal,’ on road to pardon
A Louisiana board has voted to posthumously pardon Homer Plessy, the namesake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1896 “separate but equal” ruling affirming state segregation laws.
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Consumer sentiment hits 10-year low while workers quit jobs in record numbers
“Rising prices for homes, vehicles, and durables were reported more frequently than any other time in more than half a century,” one survey showed.
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Number of people quitting their jobs hits new high in September
Many are reevaluating their life and work in the wake of the pandemic.
Sanders backs Kaiser Permanente workers ahead of Monday strike
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and seven Senate Democrats on Friday urged Kaiser Permanente to negotiate a new contract with more than 30,000 health care workers planning to go on strike Monday.I…
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S. Korean candidate takes tough line on North's nuclear program
Yoon Suk Yeol stressed the need to boost cooperation with Washington and Japan to make up for South Korea’s relative lack of ability to monitor North Korea’s advancing nuclear program.
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Another 90 lawsuits filed for 200 victims of Houston concert stampede
Attorneys representing more than 200 people claiming they were injured in last week's Astroworld Festival stampede in Houston said on Friday that they are filing another 90 lawsuits against the promoters of the event in which at least nine people died.
Psaki takes shot at Aaron Rodgers: We’re against ‘misinformation’
Press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the White House is against misinformation when asked about celebrities, such as NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who have refused to get vaccinated aga…
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Postmaster DeJoy says USPS is "ready" for the holidays. But it's already missing delivery standards.
The crucial holiday season poses a test for the postal service, which already has slowed mail delivery amid budget pressures.
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Harris says she did not discuss submarine deal with Macron during Paris meeting | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris said she did not discuss with French President Emmanuel Macron the surprise deal between the US and Australia to develop nuclear submarines that angered the French, leading to a fallout between the longstanding allies.
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Christie’s calculus: Trump is ‘in the rearview mirror’
The former New Jersey governor is mounting a de facto exploratory bid for president and it’s put him on a collision course with his one-time ally.
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Biden says there is enough petroleum to reduce amount purchased from Iran
U.S. President Joe Biden said in a memo to the U.S. State Department on Friday that there were sufficient supplies of petroleum so other countries can reduce what they buy from Iran.
EXPLAINER: Who has the Jan. 6 panel subpoenaed — and why?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued almost three dozen subpoenas as it aggressively seeks information about the origins of the attack and what former President Donald Trump did — or didn’t do — to stop it.
apnews.comBannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S.
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Officer: Ahmaud Arbery would have received trespass warning
A police officer says he would have given Ahmaud Arbery a warning for trespassing inside the unfinished home from which the young Black man was seen running before he was chased and fatally shot.
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Child tax credit payments go out to tens of millions of families | CNN Politics
The latest round of monthly child tax credit payments were distributed to tens of millions of families on Monday. Parents may receive only one more installment next month unless Congress acts.
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Communities consider 'managed retreat' from climate change
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Ricky Wright points to the bank of a creek to show one way his hometown has been affected by climate change.
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Cheney, Kinzinger signal they’d back Gosar censure
Reps. Liz Cheney (Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) are expressing support for censuring their fellow Republican Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.) for posting a photoshopped anime video this week depicting him…
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White House: Biden will participate in tribal nations summit on Monday
U.S. President Joe Biden will take part in a tribal nations summit on Monday, the first one since 2016 and the first that has been hosted at the White House, spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Friday.
Dems' Russia-ruse exposed: The Durham indictments explained
John Durham's two most recent indictments suggest the special counsel is pursuing a larger narrative that could implicate senior Democrats involved with the 2016 Clinton campaign.
Michigan, local officials sued over ‘toxic lead emergency’ in city’s water
Residents of a predominantly Black Michigan city have sued the state over allegations of lead contamination in their drinking water.The lawsuit comes the same week as the announcement of a major se…
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski to run in 2022; Trump backs rival
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she's running for reelection next year. Her decision to run again pits her against a primary challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency
President Joe Biden is nominating former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to again lead the powerful regulatory agency.
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Blinken headed to Africa to address various crises
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Africa next week as the Biden administration intensifies diplomatic efforts to resolve crises in Ethiopia and Sudan and seeks to boost counterterrorism cooperation.
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As New Jersey's Ciattarelli concedes, the GOP gubernatorial nominee vows to run again in four years
New Jersey GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli on Friday conceded his razor thin defeat to Democratic Gov. Phi Murphy, but vows to run again in four years
‘But he’s Jewish’: Opponent questions Mandel’s faith in Ohio Senate primary debate
The Republican Senate frontrunner was targeted earlier in an ad criticizing him for courting evangelical Christians.
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Biden to name someone from outside administration to implement infrastructure bill
President Biden will tap someone from outside his administration to coordinate efforts to implement the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that passed Congress last week.White House press secretary …
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Netflix’s Neil Patrick Harris sitcom nixes Latina housekeeper character after objections
A Netflix sitcom featuring “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris is nixing a Latina housekeeper character after objections were raised by Mexican American actress Ada Maris.T…
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Qatar agrees to represent US interests in Afghanistan
The Gulf nation of Qatar has agreed to represent U.S. interests in Afghanistan following the closure of the American embassy in Kabul in late August.
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U.S. court voids emissions rules for heavy-duty truck trailers
A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy-duty truck trailers, ruling two government agencies had exceeded their authority.
Officials worry China’s men’s hockey team not Olympics ready
International hockey officials are hoping to avoid a Humiliation On Ice when the Chinese men’s national team debuts at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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South Dakota lawmakers to press for Noem daughter's records
South Dakota lawmakers are readying to issue a subpoena on Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration to hand over a document regarding her daughter's attempt to win a state appraisal license.
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Trump supporter who brought 11 Molotov cocktails to Jan. 6 rally pleads guilty
A 71-year-old Alabama man who allegedly brought firearms and 11 Molotov cocktails to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot pleaded guilty to weapons charges during a Friday hearing at a U.S. district court.…
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What sub spat? Harris didn't discuss it with French leader
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says she didn’t discuss the secret submarine deal that sent U.S.-French relations to a historic low when she met this week with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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'Mean girls' and heels: Transcripts shed light on Cuomo saga
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared pugilistic and paranoid at times during an 11-hour deposition made public this week.
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Louisiana board votes to pardon Homer Plessy, namesake of Supreme Court's 1896 "separate but equal" ruling
The unanimous decision to clear the man's record of a conviction for refusing to leave a whites-only train car now goes to the governor.
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Mom speaks out after son found safe in desperate 36-hour search
A mother in Georgia opens up after a frantic search for her son.
Most millionaires could get tax cut under House Dems' tax plan
About two-thirds of people making more than $1 million would see a tax cut next year averaging $16,800, the Tax Policy Center said Thursday.
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Washington Post removes large portions of two stories on Steele dossier
The Washington Post reported on Friday that it would be amending and eliminating parts of two stories the newspaper did regarding the Steele dossier in light of a recent indictment and new rep…
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Husband of 'Sweetheart Swindler' sentenced to 125 years in scheme that targeted elderly
Paul Hill's wife — Desiree Boltos, who was sentenced to 263 years in prison —would seduce elderly people and then the couple would drain them of their life savings.
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Blue Origin astronaut Glen de Vries dies in plane crash | CNN Business
One of Blue Origin’s newest astronauts, 49-year-old Glen de Vries, survived a ride to space in October alongside actor William Shatner. But less than a month later, he was killed in a small plane crash on Thursday in New Jersey.
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Theaters reopen, but Disney cautious on families returning to big screens
Movie buffs in the United States are back in theaters as the pandemic eases, but it is not clear if a sizeable chunk of the audience - families - might be just as happy watching from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Mark Meadows will ignore Jan. 6 committee subpoena, citing executive privilege, pending litigation
Meadows' lawyer said that the former congressman will wait for executive privilege claims to be settled in court before complying with any subpoena.
Axne opts against gubernatorial bid, will run for reelection in House
Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) on Friday announced she would run for reelection in the state’s 3rd Congressional District, opting out of a potential gubernatorial bid.“Three years ago, I came to …
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France investigates rape of soldier at Élysée palace
Local media report prosecutors are investigating the alleged rape of a soldier at the Élysée palace.
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In pristine Amazon, birds show signs of climate change
Researchers spent more than four decades studying birds in the rainforest, observing statistically significant changes in size.
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U.S. journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar
A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday jailed American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years, his lawyer and his employer said, despite U.S. calls for his release from what it said was unjust detention.
Harvard Crimson, almost 150 years old, names its first Hispanic president
Raquel Coronell Uribe will lead the nation’s oldest college newspaper. “I’m really honored to be the first Latinx president, but we have to make sure that doesn’t mean that I’m the last."
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Glen de Vries, entrepreneur who traveled to space on Blue Origin flight, dies in New Jersey plane crash
Last month, de Vries launched to space with actor William Shatner and two other crewmates.
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Arbery trial defense attorney apologizes to anyone ‘inadvertently’ offended by ‘Black pastors’ remark
A defense attorney representing one of the men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery last year apologized on Friday to anyone who was “inadvertently” offended by his comment that he didn…
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Hindus brave toxic white foam to bathe in India's sacred river
Thousands of worshippers held offerings to the sun god standing waist-deep in the river, while some bathed in the polluted waters.
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Woman climbs Bronx Zoo barrier, tells lion she loves him while throwing $100 bills
“King, I love you, I came back for you,” witnesses say she yelled.
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Jen Psaki returns to White House briefing room after testing positive for Covid-19 | CNN Politics
White House press secretary Jen Psaki returned to the White House briefing room Friday for the first time since testing positive for Covid-19, telling reporters she completed a 10-day quarantine and received a negative Covid-19 test on Thursday.
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Vermont has the highest vaccination rate in the country. So why are cases surging?
Why COVID-19 cases are surging in Vermont, which is one of the most vaccinated states in the country.
Biden vaccine rules are boosting first-time COVID-19 shots - White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements are prompting more Americans to get COVID-19 shots, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday. "In the past week, we’re averaging nearly 300,000 first shots" per day for people aged 12 and over, Psaki said, up from...
Austria announces regional lockdowns for the unvaccinated
Austria is implementing a lockdown for unvaccinated people in two hard-hit regions next week and looks poised to move forward with similar measures nationwide
After J&J, more people opt for Pfizer or Moderna booster
More people who were originally vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson are "mixing and matching" for their booster.
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Why experts say COVID threat looms with winter
Experts say a confluence of factors is likely driving the country’s recent uptick in infections.
WHO chief calls booster distribution ‘scandal’ as poorer countries wait for doses
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called the distribution of booster COVID-19 vaccines a “scandal that must stop now” on Friday as poorer countries continue to wait for initial d…
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UK bucks Europe Covid trend but concern over winter
New infections remain steady in the UK, but PM warns there's no room for complacency.
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COVID-19 updates: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated residents
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 763,000 Americans.
Liberals are buying their tickets in hopes of winning the vaccine mandate lawsuit lottery | CNN Politics
It’s not just Republican-led states and private businesses that are racing to court to challenge the Biden administration’s new vaccine mandate. Labor unions are also filing legal challenges, arguing in some instances that the mandate doesn’t go far enough to protect workers.
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