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Breaches of voting machine data raise worries for midterms
ATLANTA (AP) — Sensitive voting system passwords posted online. Copies of confidential voting software available for download. Ballot-counting machines inspected by people not supposed to have access.
Trump openly embraces, amplifies QAnon conspiracy theories
After winking at QAnon for years , Donald Trump is overtly embracing the baseless conspiracy theory , even as the number of frightening real-world events linked to it grows.
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DOJ asks 11th Circuit for partial stay, allowing attorneys to use classified docs during special master review
The Department of Justice asked the 11th Circuit to allow prosecutors to continue to use classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago during a special master' review.
DeSantis, White House trade more fire over migrant drop-offs
Republicans are cheering the transportation of migrants while Democrats condemn call it a heartless political stunt.
Ted Cruz confronted by O’Rourke supporter on plane about Uvalde
A man confronted Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) on an airplane flight on Thursday about the senator not supporting stricter gun legislation in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting that killed 19 st…
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Phony document lands on court docket in Trump search case
WASHINGTON (AP) — When a government document mysteriously appeared earlier this week in the highest profile case in the federal court system, it had the hallmarks of another explosive storyline in the Justice Department’s investigation into classified records stored at former President Donald...
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GOP Govs. Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott send migrants to Martha's Vineyard and vice president's residence
As of Friday, Republican officials in Texas and Arizona had sent 295 buses with approximately 13,000 migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago, all cities with Democratic mayors.
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Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency , known as the digital dollar, saying it would help reinforce the U.S.
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Hillary Clinton blasts DeSantis, calls Martha’s Vineyard move ‘literally human trafficking’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday criticized the transport of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., calling it “literally human trafficking.” “Some politicians would ra…
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President Biden warns Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons: "Don't. Don't. Don't."
President Biden tells Scott Pelley that if Russia uses chemical or tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine, "they'll become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been. And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response would occur."
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Veteran judge named special master in Trump documents search
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter in the criminal investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home , and refused to permit the Justice Department to resume...
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Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Fiona: Latest forecast
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are bracing for Tropical Storm Fiona.
Putin faces toughest challenge yet as Russian leader
Signs of frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are mounting, posing the most serious challenge yet in retaining his firm grip on the Kremlin. The stunning c…
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Special master examining Trump documents to hold first hearing on Tuesday
An independent arbiter, known as a special master, appointed to examine the contents of classified documents seized by the FBI from ex-President Donald Trump's Florida estate last month will hold a first hearing on Tuesday, according to a court filing.
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Gavin Newsom challenges Ron DeSantis to debate: 'Name the time'
California Governor Gavin Newsom challenged Ron DeSantis to a debate on Friday after asking the DOJ to investigate him and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
DeSantis vows Florida will transport more migrants from border to other states | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he intends to use "every penny" of the $12 million his state budgeted to relocate migrants and set the expectation for buses and "likely more" flights full of migrants paid for by the state.
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Prosecutor in Georgia 2020 election probe: ‘People are facing prison sentences’
The Georgia prosecutor investigating attempts by former President Trump and his allies to challenge President Biden’s victory in the state in 2020 said she expects prison sentences for those convic…
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Friction between White House, top DHS officials as migrant numbers soar
At meetings, some DHS officials have expressed frustration with the Biden administration's reluctance to send migrants to inland cities, as GOP governors have done.
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Atlanta’s Rappers Are Getting Into Politics. It’s Not Sitting Well With Everyone.
Critics argue that it looks a lot like the old-fashioned dynamic of rich folks meddling in city politics to further their own interests.
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Governors set sights on 2024 with buses of migrants caught in the middle
How these prominent governors are responding to the country’s immigration crisis has elevated their national profiles.
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Speaker Pelosi laments her Democratic colleagues’ lackluster contributions to House Dem re-election arm
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly is angry with many of her House Democratic colleagues for failing to pay their dues to the House Democrats re-election committee
Local politicians team up to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin | CNN
Russia's military failures in Ukraine are creating a new coalition of opposition to Vladimir Putin, and one that has unusually not faced a strong crackdown.
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What now for Putin? After Russian retreat, the Kremlin has few good options
The Russian president is left in an "unenviable" position as he contends with domestic pressures after Ukraine's military launched a stunning counteroffensive, one expert said.
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Martha's Vineyard lawmaker weighs in on DeSantis flying migrants to island
Massachusetts state Sen. Julian Cyr spoke with ABC News' "Start Here" about the controversial move by the Florida governor to transport migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
Trump team told National Archives that Mar-a-Lago boxes only contained news clippings | CNN Politics
A former top official in the Trump White House counsel's office told the National Archives last fall that, according to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, there were only 12 boxes of records at Mar-a-Lago and they were just filled with newspaper clippings, a source familiar with the...
www.cnn.comA tale of 2 Grassleys: Partisan investigator and bipartisan dealmaker
He says he treats every issue distinctly. Republicans insist he's always been that way. His Democratic opponent accuses him of changing before the election.
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US asks appeals court to lift judge's Mar-a-Lago probe hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court Friday to lift a judge's order that temporarily barred it from reviewing a batch of classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home last month.
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Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin
In his first public comments on Ukraine's recent successes, Mr Putin says he is in "no hurry".
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Commonwealth looks set to shrink after queen's death and under Charles
“If we do have Commonwealth nations becoming republics, then that obviously further takes away some of the old imperial-era ties.”
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Democrats seethe over migrant ‘political stunt’ at Martha’s Vineyard
Senate Democrats are seething over what they say was a “political stunt” by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who have sent planeloads and busloads of Venezuelan migrant…
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READ: Justice Department's filing with a federal appeals court in Mar-a-Lago case | CNN Politics
The Justice Department asked the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals to block parts of a judge's order requiring a special master to review classified documents from Mar-a-Lago.
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George Floyd denied posthumous pardon for 2004 Texas drug conviction
A Texas state agency has decided against recommending that the governor grant a posthumous pardon to George Floyd for a 2004 drug conviction, in a reversal of a decision made last year.
www.reuters.com‘The Bitter End’ to democracy? Hindsight is 20/20.
Political scientist and author Lynn Vavreck’s new book explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that shaped the dramatic 2020 election and what these changes could mean for the future.
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Most presidents seek reelection — here are the ones who called it quits after one election
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated what state Robert Kennedy was from. He was from New York. The November midterm elections are fast approaching, and with them the unof…
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DOJ, Trump lawyers called to New York by Mar-a-Lago raid special master for 'preliminary conference'
Special Master Raymond Dearie directed lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice to appear in a New York federal courthouse on Sept. 20.
Michigan man gets 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Michigan man was sentenced on Friday to five years in federal prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack by a mob that disrupted Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.
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Mitch McConnell's $200 million race for control of the Senate — "The Takeout"
Host Major Garrett is joined by Stephen Law, president of the super PAC aligned with McConnell, who has the job of figuring out where spending that millions will help Republicans win.
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Byron Donalds wants to keep GOP principled, popular as conference chair
Rep. Byron Donalds is running for the House Republican Conference Chair to expand the GOP brand and ensure a strong conservative voice at the leadership table.
Biden tells families of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan that he's committed to bringing them home
The president visited with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, and Whelan’s sister, Elizabeth, in separate meetings.
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Nicaragua’s dictatorship is criminalizing democracy and fueling migration to the US
Given the impact of migration to the U.S., this is a joint responsibility for Republicans and Democrats.
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University of Michigan finalizes $490 million sexual abuse settlement
The University of Michigan said a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who alleged sexual assault by a former sports doctor was finalized on Friday.
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Behind the scenes, Biden aides are quietly preparing for a 2024 run
Buoyed by recent legislative wins, the president’s team is laying the groundwork for 2024, with plans to rely on DNC resources and talks about who would manage the campaign.
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U.S. court skeptical of challenge to elite Virginia school's admissions policy
A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared skeptical of claims that an admissions policy adopted for a highly selective Virginia public high school discriminates against Asian Americans in a closely watched challenge brought by a parents group backed by a conservative legal organization.
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Defense & National Security — How Washington helped Ukraine’s rout of Russia
U.S. weapons and intelligence have played a critical role as Ukrainian troops make gains in Kiev’s counteroffensive against Russia. We’ll look at how Washington has helped the new strategy. P…
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Time to send Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate 'back to the farm'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggested it was time to send a Republican candidate for governor "back to the farm" during a voter rally on Friday.
Charles' history with US presidents: He's met 10 of past 14
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hanging out with Richard Nixon's daughter Tricia at a White House supper-dance. Swapping stories with Ronald Reagan about horseback riding. Bending the ears of Donald Trump and Joe Biden about climate change.
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Military intel chief says Putin can't achieve Ukraine goal
The Pentagon's intelligence chief says Russian forces have shown themselves incapable of achieving President Vladimir Putin’s initial objectives in Ukraine, as things stand now
Colorado man convicted in 1982 slayings of 2 women
A Colorado man has been convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the cold case slayings of two women whose bodies were found near the mountain resort town of Breckenridge in 1982
More than half of Pennsylvania voters say they will likely vote for Shapiro: poll
More than half of Pennsylvania voters will either definitely or probably vote for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, according to a new Monmouth University poll released Friday. Thirt…
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Pelosi won't say if she wants to stay in charge. But will House Democrats let her? | CNN Politics
Nancy Pelosi sidestepped a question this week about whether she wants to continue leading House Democrats after November -- but her own members are divided about whether they'd let that happen.
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Biden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday at the White House for talks that touched on the two nations' differences on Russia's war in Ukraine and more.
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Planes, trains and automobiles: Biden administration is a hub of transportation woes
Canceled flights, rail strikes and still-high gas prices are still affecting most Americans, and putting pressure on Biden to act
The migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard have been voluntarily taken to a military base for support, officials say | CNN Politics
The roughly 50 migrants who were sent by plane to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts by Florida's governor this week were taken to a military base Friday to receive shelter and humanitarian support, officials said.
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In Texas case, appeals court rules against Big Tech’s ability to regulate online speech
The issue of whether tech companies may “censor” certain posts may end before the Supreme Court, because Friday’s ruling conflicts with one in May out of Florida.
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US sends new military aid for Ukraine to boost momentum
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday it will send another $600 million in military aid to Ukraine , as the U.S. rushes more weapons to fuel Kyiv's counteroffensive that has reclaimed large stretches of the embattled country and forced Russian troops to retreat .
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California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at moving away from reliance on fossil fuel-based energy
New York's Yeshiva University halts student clubs in dispute over LGBT group
Yeshiva University, ordered by a judge to formally recognize an LGBT student group even as the Jewish school in New York City argues that doing so would violate its religious values, on Friday announced that it has halted the activities of all its undergraduate student clubs as it plans its next...
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He Could Be Our First Jewish President. But First He Needs to Beat a Christian Nationalist.
Devoutly Jewish, Josh Shapiro wants to persuade voters that his opponent’s Christian nationalism doesn’t represent the values of the state.
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Biden administration targets crypto enforcement, digital asset rules
U.S. government agencies must double down on digital asset sector enforcement and identify gaps in cryptocurrency regulation, the Biden administration said on Friday, citing their potential for misuse and harm even as it noted their growing role in global finance.
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Opinion | Putin is assembling his own axis of evil
A host of countries are prepared to offer their good will, manufacturing muscle or markets to the Putin war machine.
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UN votes to allow Ukraine's Zelenskyy to give virtual speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted Friday to allow Ukraine’s president to deliver a pre-recorded address to next week’s gathering of world leaders because of his need to deal with Russia’s invasion, making an exception to its requirement that all leaders speak in person.
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Migrants bussed from Martha's Vineyard to US military base, US attorney seeks DOJ 'input' on response
Migrants who arrived in Martha's Vineyard this week were bussed to Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts, taking a ferry off the wealthy island enclave.
Biden talks inflation, Russia in '60 Minutes' interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sat down this week for his first interview of his presidency with the news magazine show “60 Minutes.” CBS said on Thursday that Biden gave the interview to correspondent Scott Pelley while visiting Detroit on Wednesday , and that the two-part interview...
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U.S. military leaders are reluctant to provide longer-range missiles to Ukraine
Senior U.S. military leaders have advised the White House against sending longer-range missiles to Ukraine over fears it could provoke a wider war with Russia, officials said.
www.nbcnews.comDeSantis blames Newsom's 'hair gel' for muddling ‘brain function’ after call for DOJ to probe migrant flights
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is firing back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom after he requested DOJ investigate his state and others for “kidnapping” crimes for sending illegal immigrants to other locations.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she is 'cancer-free' after having thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes removed | CNN Politics
Arkansas Republican gubernatorial nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this month and on Friday "underwent a successful surgery to remove my thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes."
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Gov. Kristi Noem silent on possible appeal to ethics board over findings about daughter's professional license
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is showing no sign of fighting an action taken against her by a state ethics board over her actions surrounding her daughter's application for a real estate appraiser's license.
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Surprise is key part of migrant travel from Florida, Texas
EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — The chief executive of Martha's Vineyard Community Services was wrapping up work when she looked outside to see 48 strangers at her office with luggage, backpacks and red folders that included brochures for her organization.
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Blinken says China and India's concerns about Putin's Ukraine war increase 'the pressure on Russia to end the aggression' | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that the concerns of China and India about Russia's war in Ukraine are reflective of the global apprehension about the months-long conflict, and said he believes "it increases the pressure on Russia to end the aggression."
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LA probe brings worries of prolonged vacancy atop FAA
A search warrant that mentions agency nominee Phil Washington could drag out an already slow-moving confirmation process.
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AOC suggests Texas Gov. Abbott should retire after transporting migrants to Washington DC
Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is not fit for office because he has been bussing illegal migrants to sanctuary cities like D.C.
Alaska braces for floods, power outages as huge storm nears
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Residents on Alaska’s vast and sparsely populated western coast braced Friday for a powerful storm that forecasters said could be one of the worst in recent history, threatening hurricane-force winds and high surf that could knock out power and cause flooding.
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Dow drops 300 points as Wall Street heads for big weekly loss
Shares of FedEx plunged 24% after the shipments company said it will implement cost-cutting initiatives to contend with soft global shipment volumes.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs near-total abortion ban into law
Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law a ban on almost all abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
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Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is taking control of three Russian-owned refineries in the country to ensure energy security before an embargo on oil from Russia takes effect next year, officials said Friday.
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Bodies show signs of torture in liberated Ukrainian town
Investigators say they have found over 400 shallow graves in a wooded area in Izyum.
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Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to women in line paying respects to Queen Elizabeth
A man was arrested Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting two women waiting in line to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, London Metropolitan Police said. Adio Adeshine, 19, was arrested a…
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Rep. Walorski's vehicle determined to be 'at-fault' in fatal crash killing 4, Sheriff's investigation finds
Indiana police have released the final report on the investigation into a car crash that killed GOP Rep. Jackie Walorski, concluding the car she was riding in was "at-fault."
Montana defies order on transgender birth certificates
The move could leave state officials open to contempt of court charges, which in some cases can lead to jail time for offenders, one law professor noted.
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Sarah Sanders undergoes surgery for thyroid cancer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, who is running for governor in Arkansas, underwent surgery Friday for thyroid cancer.
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500+ illegal migrants hit southern border in a few hours, as Martha's Vineyard buses out 50
More than 500 migrants crossed the southern border illegally in just a few hours on Friday, marking just a fraction of those sent to Martha's Vineyard earlier this week.
Top Putin ally appears to recruit Russian prisoners to fight in Ukraine
A video has emerged appearing to show a top ally of Vladimir Putin personally recruiting alleged Russian prisoners to fight in Ukraine.
The political numbers that explain the Abbott and DeSantis migrant decisions | CNN Politics
Republican governors like Greg Abbott of Texas, and more recently Florida's Ron DeSantis, have been making a habit of sending migrants located in their Sun Belt states to northern Democratic-voting cities. While there may be policy reasons for their decisions, there are clear political...
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Election reform bill from Liz Cheney, Democrats may get House vote next week
The House may consider legislation as early as next week to reform the way electoral votes are counted in presidential elections. The bill reforms are a response to former President Donald Trump's challenge to the 2020 election and will have bipartisan support.
Trump looks to boost Vance in tense Ohio Senate race
Former President Trump is heading to Ohio on Saturday to give a boost to his endorsed Senate candidate J.D. Vance (R) in a race that has proven more competitive than initially thought. The “H…
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What the Tom Barrack trial could mean for the future of foreign lobbying prosecutions
Some FARA experts warned that another defeat in a high-profile case like Barrack’s could have a chilling effect on DOJ’s renewed push to crack down on illegal foreign lobbying.
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GOP nominee for Nevada gov. says he'll fight US abortion ban
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The GOP's nominee for Nevada governor said Thursday he would fight against a national abortion ban if Congress were to pass one. “It’s the vote of the people within the state of Nevada, and I will support that,” Joe Lombardo, who is generally anti-abortion, told reporters while...
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Abortion is banned or severely limited in a number of states. Here's where things stand | CNN Politics
Laws that ban abortion or severely restrict the procedure have gone into effect in about a dozen states after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion on June 24.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg auction brings in nearly $517K
A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sold at auction for more than $176,000
PayPal threatens to end sponsorship of Phoenix Suns
PayPal threatened to end its sponsorship of the Phoenix Suns on Friday unless the team removes owner Robert Sarver, who was suspended earlier this week following an investigation into alleged racis…
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says he hasn't seen differences between Trump and Biden administrations
"The new administration in the U.S., they claim that they are different from the Trump administration," Raisi told Lesley Stahl, "But we haven't witnessed any changes in reality."
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Pastor-led group seeks missing migrants in border desert
IRONWOOD FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT, Arizona (AP) — After strapping on knee-high snake guards and bowing his head to invoke God’s protection, Óscar Andrade marched off into a remote desert at dawn on a recent Sunday to look for a Honduran migrant.
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Fury in Iran as young woman dies following morality police arrest
Mahsa Amini, 22, died days after her arrest for allegedly not complying with rules on head coverings.
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Justice Department asks appeals court to revive its criminal probe into classified Mar-a-Lago documents | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Friday asked an appeals court to put on hold parts of a judge's order requiring a third-party review of the materials seized last month at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
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Defense seeks judge's removal in Florida school shooter case
Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz have asked for the judge in his murder case to remove herself two days after she scolded them when they abruptly rested their case
Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries
"This is a far-reaching energy policy decision to protect our country," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
www.cbsnews.comHow the WH views the DeSantis stunt
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DeSantis to stump for Ron Johnson, GOP gubernatorial nominees
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will be attending campaign events to boost Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Republican gubernatorial candidates Derek Schmidt in Kansas and Tim Michels in Wisconsin, the …
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Markey opposes Manchin push to include permitting reform in stopgap funding bill
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is joining a group of liberal House members in opposing Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) push to pass changes to the environmental review process in a stopgap funding bill. Mar…
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Almost a dozen U.S. ambassadors to Latin America and the Caribbean are still not in place
The latest holdup came in May when Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., placed a “blanket hold” on all the nominees for Latin America and the Caribbean after President Joe Biden lifted some restrictions on Cuba.
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Woman's rape cries go unheard in unmonitored drug sting
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — A woman outfitted with a tiny microphone and hidden camera walked up to a dilapidated drug house on a chilly afternoon last year looking to buy meth from a dealer known on the streets as “Mississippi.”
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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?
Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US.
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President Biden meets with Griner, Whelan families
President Joe Biden met Friday with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two American citizens who remain detained in Russia.
Book: Trump wanted to trade Puerto Rico for Greenland
Former President Trump suggested to his aides that the United States could trade Puerto Rico to Denmark for Greenland while he was president, according to a new book from two reporters. The N…
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Some Jan. 6 defendants accused of other crimes since Capitol attack
A CBS News review of U.S. Justice Department court filings shows a growing number of Jan. 6 defendants have been arrested again — for subsequent crimes involving guns, drugs and domestic abuse.
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5th Circuit upholds Texas law forbidding social media ‘censorship’ — again
The ruling is a win for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in their efforts to combat what they call censorship of conservative viewpoints by social media companies.
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Arizona Legislature won't defend law limiting police filming
PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature will not try to defend a new law limiting up-close filming of police that has been blocked by a federal judge, a decision that essentially ends the fight over the contentious proposal.
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White House accuses Republican governors of treating migrants 'like chattel'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre compared the plight of illegal immigrants transported into sanctuary cities to slavery, saying the migrants are treated like "chattel."
Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies
The British royal family announced Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II has died. She was 96.
DeSantis migrant dumps come with political risks
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ron DeSantis’s decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard marked the latest — and one of the most dramatic — efforts by the Florida governor to court conservatives at h…
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Serious breach at Uber spotlights hacker social deception
The ride-hailing service Uber said Friday that all its services were operational following what security professionals are calling a major data breach, claiming there was no evidence the hacker got access to sensitive user data.
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to impact flights at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport will halt departures and arrivals Monday around two minutes of silence for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
In private memo, Fetterman confronts a new obstacle: Getting outspent
Fetterman campaign manager Brendan McPhillips wrote a "wake-up call" to donors about increased GOP TV spending in Pennsylvania.
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New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bay-breasted warbler weighs about the same as four pennies, but twice a year makes an extraordinary journey. The tiny songbird flies nearly 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) between Canada's spruce forests and its wintering grounds in northern South America.
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Man who vowed to bomb Merriam-Webster over gender-inclusive entries pleads guilty
Jeremy David Hanson, 34, was unhappy with the dictionary entries for "woman," "girl," and "female," saying, "There is no such thing as 'gender identity.'"
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Woman missing after destructive mudslides in Southern California found dead: Authorities
One person was reported missing after damaging debris flow in Southern California on Monday. Her body has since been recovered, authorities said Friday.
College students are ‘quiet quitting’ to preserve their mental health: report
Story at a glance A third of college students report ‘quiet quitting’ or prioritizing their mental health and work-life balance over school work. That’s based on new survey results from 1,000 curre…
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Fake document on court docket in Trump search case may be linked to inmate in North Carolina
A document purporting to be from the U.S. government and claiming the Treasury Department had information related to the search at Donald Trump's Florida estate was a fabrication.
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The Radicalization of Washington’s Most Famous Historian
Michael Beschloss is still neutral about everything—except the biggest issue of all.
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Near-total ban on abortion becomes law in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice signed an abortion ban into law days after West Virginia lawmakers passed a bill banning nearly all abortions with limited exceptions.
Inflation means the IRS could soon change your tax bracket. Here's what to know.
Some of the biggest changes in at least a decade are in store as the tax agency raises the income thresholds for tax rates.
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Vice President Kamala Harris again ignores migrant question, husband calls busing 'shameful'
Vice President Kamala Harris again declined to comment on the arrival of illegal migrants from Texas to near the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
French police nab first-class wig gang suspects
A group of thieves stole €300,000 worth of goods from passengers on high-speed trains, police say.
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Negotiations on whether to send F-16s and Patriots to Ukraine continue — but quietly
Ukraine has stopped asking for high-tech weapons in public. But that doesn’t mean they don’t want them.
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Hassan holds 11-point lead over Bolduc in New Hampshire Senate race: poll
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) leads her Republican challenger Don Bolduc by 11 points, according to an Emerson College-WHDH poll released Friday, in the race for one of the seats that could determine…
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Ken Burns speaks about his latest project, 'The US and the Holocaust'
Producers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein sat down with ABC News to discuss their latest documentary for PBS, about U.S. attitudes and politics during the Holocaust.
Stephen Miller slams 'thuggish' CBP crackdown against rogue retweets criticizing Biden
Former top Trump White House advisor Stephen Miller is taking aim at CBP leadership for its investigation after a regional Twitter account retweeted his comments.
What Will Become of ‘America’s Blackest City’?
In South Fulton, Georgia, two radically different ideas about Black political power are vying for control. The fate of the city hangs in the balance.
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New change at the Pentagon waters down focus on Taiwan, critics say
“Anything that dilutes America’s focus on helping Taiwan to defend itself is a really bad idea,” Sen. Dan Sullivan said.
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Colorado River drought cuts through key Western midterm races
ABC News spoke with top-ticket candidates in key Western midterm races about the Colorado River water cuts and drought relief solutions to address climate change.
Newsom challenges DeSantis to a debate following migrant controversy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to a debate on Friday, following Democrats’ outrage over DeSantis’s decision to charter two planes of migrants that l…
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A federal judge in Florida dealt the Justice Department another setback in its investigation into the handling of documents from former President Donald Trump's White House with a trio of orders Thursday night.
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Mourning the queen, U.S. Open champion, Ukraine's advance: This Week in Pictures
Find this week's top photos from around the globe in ABC News' This Week in Pictures slideshow.
Fetterman cast lone vote in failed bid to free man convicted of murdering woman with scissors; DA speaks out
Bucks County D.A. Matt Weintraub blasted Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. and Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman as "unprofessional" in an interview with Fox News Digital.
GOP nominee for Nevada governor says he'd fight a national abortion ban
The Republican nominee for Nevada governor says he would fight against a national abortion ban.
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'The Phantom of the Opera' to close on Broadway next year
“The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, a victim of post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York
Queen Elizabeth II by the numbers: Her hats, animals and wedding to Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her colorful hat collection, love of corgis and her 73 years of marriage to Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.
‘Sweetie Pie’s’ star Tim Norman found guilty in nephew’s shooting death
Norman and his nephew, Andre Montgomery, starred in the long-running OWN reality show about a popular soul-food business founded in the St. Louis area by Robbie Montgomery — Norman’s mother and Andre’s grandmother.
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Ukraine war: Mass exhumations at Izyum forest graves site
The BBC's Orla Guerin reports from Izyum as Ukraine looks for answers at the site of hundreds of graves.
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NFL gets roasted on Twitter for post about Hispanic Heritage Month
On Twitter, Latino and Hispanic users called the design lazy and bombarded the NFL's tweet with memes.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes
Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.
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3 killed in Colorado off-roading tour after car falls over 100 feet off a cliff
The Jeep fell over 100 feet before rolling down a rocky embankment for approximately 140 feet, killing the two Arizona women and their 72-year-old tour driver on Monday.
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Cardi B sentenced in 2018 New York strip club brawl
The rapper pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to 15 days of community service.
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FERC's murky leadership future could derail U.S. climate goals
Chair Richard Glick has spent the past two years pushing the adoption of policies he advocated as a minority voice on the commission.
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Two men were charged on Friday in the alleged theft of guns from the home of and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Karen Bass, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office announced in a statement.
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Is the COVID-19 pandemic's end in sight? "We're going to live with the virus," Dr. David Agus says
With flu season approaching, Dr. David Agus also urged people to get their flu shots.
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Best to get new booster before Halloween, White House COVID coordinator Dr. Jha says
Ideal to get the updated COVID vaccine between mid-September and mid-October, Dr. Ashish Jha said, and no later than the end of October.
Marine Corps rescinds penalties for service members seeking COVID vax religious accommodations
The U.S. Marine Corps is quietly walking back strict penalties for service members who are asking for religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Can you combine Paxlovid with other COVID-19 drugs? FDA says no, for some
In an animal study, federal scientists found that combining Paxlovid and the antiviral Lagevrio could be safe and more effective.
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Taiwan looking to end COVID quarantine early for arrivals
Taiwan is seeking to end its mandatory COVID quarantines for travelers early. While other parts of Asia have already relaxed regulations, Taiwan has not decided when to end isolations.
GOP welcomes end to ‘disastrous’ policy of masking Head Start toddlers
The Department of Health and Human Services is removing its mask mandate for children as young as two, according to a report, after GOP pressure this week,
