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WASHINGTON — Every election tends to produce some surprises. With one-third of Senate seats coming before voters this fall, there are numerous contests that have perhaps flown too far under the radar for some but that analysts say could yield potential upsets.
Crist to DeSantis: Will you run for president? Florida governor refuses to say in caustic debate
Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, would not commit to serve a full four-year term as governor if he is re-elected next month.
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Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham’s testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
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Five takeaways from the only Florida governor debate between DeSantis and Crist | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist went toe-to-toe on abortion, Hurricane Ian response, the state’s ongoing culture wars and the rising Republican’s future political ambitions in an hour-long debate that produced a handful of notable moments that may just yet fire up Democrats...
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A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S.
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US says Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims are pretext for escalation in Ukraine
U.S. calls out Russian claims that Ukraine is preparing to use a radioactive 'dirty bomb' as false and says it's an excuse to escalate the war in Ukraine.
Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump Jr. add fire to GOP whip race
An angry call from Fox News host Tucker Carlson and public swipes from Donald Trump Jr. and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over an anonymous quote in a story are whipping up a frenzy over the …
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Biden claims Republicans will crash the economy on purpose ahead of midterms: 'Mega-MAGA trickle down'
President Biden claims Republicans will threaten to default on the national debt in an attempt to force him to cut social security and Medicare spending if they win Congress.
J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan in dead heat in Ohio U.S. Senate race with two weeks until the election, new polls show
Polls released by Spectrum News/Siena College and Marist both found Vance and Ryan even among likely Ohio voters in the key U.S. Senate race.
Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change.
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DeSantis breaks with Trump on early voting: 'Can't be complacent'
With early voting underway in more than half of Florida's counties as of Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging supporters to cast their ballots sooner rather than later
Trump documents case: Two key focuses for federal prosecutors - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department is reportedly increasing pressure on key witnesses in the investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of documents after leaving office. Two people in particular whom prosecutors have sought to squeeze for information are former White House valet Walt Nauta...
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Trump Organization ready to call ex-CFO a liar as tax fraud trial begins
Jury selection began in the tax fraud trial of Donald Trump's company, in which it is accused of awarding "off the books" benefits to some senior executives.
West warns Russia against using dirty bomb pretext in Ukraine
France, UK and US call Russia’s allegations that Ukraine plans to spread radioactive material as ‘transparently false’.
Florida debate: DeSantis vows to put Crist 'out to pasture' as Democrat defends gender surgeries for minors
Republican Ron DeSantis clashed with Democrat Charlie Crist in a heated debate for Florida governor, vowing to put him "out to pasture" as he defended gender transition surgeries for minors.
Ted Cruz says he briefly holed up in supply closet on Jan. 6
A forthcoming book by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reveals that shortly after violence broke out on Jan. 6, 2021, he and some of his Republican colleagues gathered to discuss events in a Capitol complex…
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Fetterman struggles in Senate debate against Oz after stroke
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman struggled at times to explain his positions and spoke haltingly throughout a highly anticipated debate against Republican Dr.
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Tucker Carlson stays silent on flap over son Buckley - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Tucker Carlson refrained from commenting during his top-rated show Monday evening about a reported fuss over his son Buckley getting a job on Capitol Hill. Instead, Carlson spent the duration of his top-rated cable news show focused on President Joe Biden appearing to nod off in an...
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Right-wing operatives plead guilty to 2020 election robocall scheme
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman each pleaded guilty to one count of telecommunications fraud.
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Fetterman holds 6-point lead over Oz in Pennsylvania: poll
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) holds a 6-point lead over Republican challenger Mehmet Oz in the state’s Senate race, according to a new CNN poll released Monday. The poll found that…
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Five takeaways from lone Florida governor debate between Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist - Washington Examiner
FORT PIERCE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Charlie Crist (D-FL) slugged it out in Florida’s sole gubernatorial debate, hitting one another on everything from the economy to the pandemic to the social issues that have roiled the state.The debate, perceived as a warm-up for DeSantis...
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Progressive Caucus tries to clarify call for Biden to find diplomatic solution to Ukraine
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Monday evening sought to couch a statement from earlier in the day requesting that President Biden shift his administration’s policies on Ukraine and start s…
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Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, too close to call in Wisconsin, new poll shows
A new poll indicates that Democrats have a slight lead over Republicans in the Michigan and Pennsylvania gubernatorial races but the results are too close to call in Wisconsin.
Obama compares ‘clickbait’ sports media to political press corps
Former President Obama says he sees similarities in the way the national media covers politics and professional sports. “Political reporting is a lot like sports reporting,” the former …
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Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial begins
The company's former chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, has pleaded guilty in the case and will appear as the prosecution's star witness.
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Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites
Ukrainian authorities are claiming increasing success in shooting down Iranian-built drones launched by Russia to terrorize the public.
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Ukraine war: Russian forces preparing to defend Kherson, says Ukrainian spy chief
Ukraine had suggested some Russian units were leaving Kherson, a city that fell early in the war.
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Alito told Ted Kennedy that Roe was ‘settled’ ahead of high court confirmation: Report - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito once told the late Ted Kennedy, a Democrat who boasted his support for abortion access, that Roe v. Wade was "settled," according to newly emerged excerpts from the former Massachusetts senator's private diary.Long before Alito authored the summer 2022 opinion...
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Five takeaways from the DeSantis-Crist debate in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday squared off against former Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) for the first and only time in a debate that put into stark contrast their visions for the Sunshine St…
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Walker's chicken firm tied to benefits from unpaid labor
Herschel Walker campaigns for the U.S. Senate as a champion of free enterprise and advocate for the mentally ill, felons and others.
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Analysis: Why Republicans love it when Biden talks about the economy | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is in a bind.
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Progressive lawmakers urge Biden to 'engage in direct talks with Russia' to end invasion of Ukraine
Progressive lawmakers wrote in a letter to President Biden on Monday that "direct engagement with Russia" may be necessary to end the war in Ukraine.
Sunak will do his best for Britain, billionaire father-in-law says
Rishi Sunak will do his best for Britain when he takes over as prime minister on Tuesday, said his father-in-law, Indian billionaire N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of software giant Infosys .
Conspiracy pushers target races for local election posts
Races for the positions that oversee elections at the local level are being targeted by those peddling election conspiracies and falsely claiming that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
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Temporary restraining order sought against group linked to voter intimidation allegations in Arizona | CNN Politics
An association for retirees and an organization for Latino voters are seeking a temporary restraining order against a group they allege is coordinating a campaign of voter intimidation in Arizona.
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U.S. denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim; more than a million Ukrainian homes have lost power
Washington and Kyiv slammed allegations by Moscow that Ukraine is planning to use a "dirty bomb," calling them "transparently false."
Nearly 100 FBI terror watchlist suspects nabbed at southern border - Washington Examiner
Nearly 100 noncitizens on the FBI’s terror watchlist were arrested attempting to sneak into the United States from Mexico over the past year, setting a new record and prompting security concerns among Republicans, according to newly released government data.Border Patrol agents determined that...
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Iran will not remain indifferent if proven Russia using its drones in Ukraine - official
Iran will not remain indifferent if it is proven that its drones are being used by Russia in the Ukraine war, the Iranian foreign minister said on Monday, amid allegations the Islamic Republic has supplied drones to Moscow to attack Ukraine.
Penn State cancels student-organized appearance by Proud Boys founder, citing threats of violence
Pennsylvania State University canceled a speaking engagement Monday night by a founder of the far-right group Proud Boys due to threats of violence after protests on campus intensified ahead of the…
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Garland announces charges against 13 Chinese spy suspects
The attorney general rolled out three cases involving allegations of separate schemes to “unlawfully exert influence in the United States.”
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Russian court denies Brittney Griner's appeal, sending WNBA star to a penal colony for at least 8 years
Griner was arrested in February after Russian authorities found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
2 Arizona GOP officials vote against, then OK hand-count
PHOENIX (AP) — The two Republicans on a county board in southeastern rural Arizona approved a proposal 2-1 Monday for a hand-count of all ballots in the Nov. 8 election after rejecting a differently worded motion during a chaotic meeting.
apnews.comExclusive: Dem opposition group targets wide field of 21 Republicans for '24 battle
The Democrats’ largest opposition research group, which tracks stunning candidate comments and monitors the world of conservative media, has hired a new presidential research director and more than a dozen researchers as it gets ready for 2024.
Billionaire Trump confidant Thomas Barrack calls friend's presidency "disastrous" for his business
Barrack said during testimony he regrets advising Trump — "in hindsight, unquestionably."
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Carl Bernstein says ‘proof’ sufficient to indict Trump - Washington Examiner
Carl Bernstein encouraged the Justice Department to seek charges against former President Donald Trump for his role in the Capitol riot and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.CNN's Jake Tapper asked Bernstein, who was appearing alongside fellow Watergate sleuth Bob...
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Latino leaders call for resignations over racist remarks while outlining 'principled path' to representation
“While zero-sum competition is inevitable for a fixed number of seats, zero-sum politics are NOT," prominent Los Angeles-based Latino academics and civic leaders said in an open letter.
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Here’s how a GOP-controlled House might tackle inflation
Republicans are expected to take back the House majority in next month’s midterm elections, and they are already signaling steps they would take to try to solve inflation, which is seen as th…
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Top Arizona election official refers more cases of potential voter intimidation to law enforcement
The Arizona secretary of state's office said six cases have been referred to the state attorney general’s office and the U.S. Justice Department for further investigation.
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Protesters interrupt Ted Cruz’s appearance on ‘The View’
Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Monday was interrupted by demonstrators in the audience. As Cruz was answering a question about the economic hard…
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Israeli troops raid gunmen's hideout; 5 Palestinians killed
The military says Israeli forces have raided a stronghold of an armed group in the occupied West Bank’s second largest city, blowing up a bomb lab and engaging in a firefight.
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Top Ukrainian general discusses war against Russia, Putin's nuclear threat: Exclusive
Ukrainian Gen. Col. Oleksander Syrskiy spoke to ABC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell in an exclusive, rare interview.
Russian forces "preparing to work under radioactive contamination" - Moscow
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that it had prepared its forces to work in conditions of radioactive contamination, after Moscow accused Ukraine of planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" - something Kyiv has strongly denied.
Biden and Democrats can’t let go of Florida despite GOP gains - Washington Examiner
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Democrats, including President Joe Biden, are not giving up on Florida despite the state’s marquee races becoming insurmountable for the party three weeks before Election Day.Cook Political Report prognosticators this week updated Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) reelection bid...
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Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, conservatives accused in hoax robocall scheme, plead guilty
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two right-wing operatives pleaded guilty on Monday in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of false robocalls in Ohio that told…
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Rubio canvasser brutally assaulted in Florida, senator says - Washington Examiner
A canvasser rallying voters on behalf of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) was brutally beaten Sunday night while donning conservative outerwear, the senator announced on Monday. The canvasser was wearing a T-shirt bearing Rubio's name and a Gov. Ron DeSantis hat when he was assaulted, leaving him with a...
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Attorney General Merrick Garland vows Justice Department ‘will not permit voters to be intimidated’ ahead of midterms | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday vowed that the US Justice Department “will not permit voters to be intimidated” during November’s midterm elections.
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Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona
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Biden delivers midterms pep talk: 'If we get people out to vote, we win'
President Joe Biden visited the Democratic Party's Washington headquarters Monday to deliver a pep talk to volunteers just 15 days until the midterms elections.
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, killing nine, flooding low-lying areas
Cyclone Sitrang slams into Bangladesh’s southern coast, snapping communications and power links, officials say.
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine’s president says that Kyiv has been able to defend the independence of the country in the eight months of the war waged by Russia.
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Hassan leads Bolduc by 3 points in New Hampshire Senate race
Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan’s (N.H) lead over her Republican opponent, Dan Bolduc, has shrunk from an 11 point margin one month ago to a 3 point margin as of last week, according to an Emer…
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Ex-Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction tells jury he is 'embarrassed' by Facebook chat with Jan. 6 rioter
“I never intended for any of this to happen," Michael Riley testified.
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The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast
In the middle of an energy crisis, giant ships full of liquefied natural gas are waiting off Europe's coast.
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What is Rishi Sunak's solution to Britain's problems?
Britain's next prime minister Rishi Sunak has said little publicly about how he intends to run the country and how he will address multiple economic and political crises.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
New US prisons chief pledges truth, reform for ailing system
The outsider brought in to reform the ailing federal Bureau of Prisons has pledged to hold accountable any employees who sexually assault inmates and reform the agency’s archaic hiring practices.
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Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats.
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Megyn Kelly announces sudden death of her sister - Washington Examiner
Journalist and podcaster Megyn Kelly revealed that her sister, Suzanne Crossley, died of a heart attack last Friday at the age of 58. In an emotional tribute to her sister, Kelly said Crossley had suffered from deteriorating health and died suddenly and unexpectedly. Kelly plans to attend her...
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White House fires back in court against block on student loan debt forgiveness
Six conservative states have argued the president acted beyond his authority in canceling the debt and allege face financial harm by mass forgiveness.
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Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election interference probe
The order means the case remains on hold while justices decide how to proceed on Graham's emergency request to quash a subpoena for his testimony.
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Early votes in Georgia, nation could signal high '22 turnout
Strong early voting could point to high turnout in Georgia and nationwide in the 2022 midterms. Total early votes in Georgia through Sunday, including those cast in person and those sent in by mail, were running 60% higher than in the 2018 midterm election.
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Voters’ top concern is the economy as Democrats seek a ‘closing message’ to draw contrasts with GOP on combating inflation | CNN Politics
Fifteen days from the midterm elections, new CNN polls in battleground states show that the issue at the front of voters’ minds is the economy and inflation – a reality that could tilt the outcome of key races with Democrats’ narrow House and Senate majorities in the balance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 244
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 244th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Former Florida GOP congressional candidate sues campaign manager over sexually explicit photos
Campaign manager says lawsuit was filed as part of dispute over unpaid campaign bills.
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Correction: Electric Vehicles-Urban Living story
In a story published October 25, 2022, about electric vehicle chargers, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of commercial chargers — ones not in private homes — that are publicly accessible in Los Angeles.
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2 conservatives accused in hoax robocall scheme plead guilty
Two right-wing operatives have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of hoax robocalls in Ohio during the runup to the 2020 general election.
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Maine gov accused of spending like ‘drunken sailor’ as candidates square off during debate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills faced her Republican challenger, former Gov. Paul LePage Monday evening for their second televised debate ahead of the midterms.
Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to revisit sites amid Russia 'dirty bomb' claim
The nuclear watchdog says it regularly inspects sites linked to claims of a so-called dirty bomb.
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Fla. Gov. DeSantis refuses to commit to serving full term
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to commit to serving a full four-year term if reelected when pressed by his Democratic rival, Charlie Crist, at their only gubernatorial debate.
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RNC has launched 73 election lawsuits in 20 states: 'Most litigious' election cycle
The GOP is set to have the "most litigious" election cycle since 1981, launching 73 election integrity lawsuits in 20 states on issues such as poll watchers and absentee ballots.
Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties
Japan’s economy minister resigned over his ties to the Unification Church in a widening controversy involving dozens of governing party lawmakers.
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Trump decries DeSantis' move to campaign for Colorado Senate candidate Joe O'Dea
O'Dea, who is trailing incumbent Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in the polls, said he would "actively" campaign against Trump last week in a CNN interview,
The Arizona GOP raised funds in 2021 by asking for donations to support the election audit — but that's not where the money went: report
The Arizona Republican Party denies that it misled donors by appearing to raise funds that would go towards the audit.
WATCH: Youngkin, Cruz, and Roy stump for Yesli Vega in Virginia - Washington Examiner
DUMFRIES, Virginia — With roughly two weeks to go until the midterm elections, one of the hottest races in the country is in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. At a rally Monday night, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) spoke in support of Yesli Vega...
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Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new prime minister
Sunak wins Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister.
OnPolitics: These PACs are funding 'parents rights' candidates in school board races
A super PAC called the 1776 Project PAC is leading the way, emphasizing opposition to lessons related to racial and social justice.
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Jury selection begins slowly in Trump Org. tax fraud trial | CNN Politics
The Trump Organization tax fraud trial in Manhattan got underway Monday to start a process lawyers hope can result in an impartial jury seated by the end of the week.
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Tracking Early Voting in the 2022 Midterm Elections by State
See the latest updates for your state's mail-in and early in-person ballots for the 2022 midterm elections.
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U.S. to announce criminal cases against a 'nation-state' -Justice Department
The top law enforcement officials in the United States will on Monday announce U.S. action targeting "malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity" by a "nation-state actor," the Department of Justice said.
In testy debate, DeSantis and Crist battle over abortion, the classroom and 2024 presidential aspirations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ducked attempts by his Democratic opponent to argued the incumbent Republican is running for president in 2024 instead of planning to serve a full second term as governor
Corporate America lobbies up in support of same-sex marriage
Businesses are pushing for passage of legislation to add same-sex and interracial marriage protections into law.
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Opinion | What to make of Boris Johnson almost making a comeback
The amount of Conservative MPs who were willing to give the disgraced former prime minister a second chance underscores the need for general elections.
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Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he’s stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by lies about the 2020 election.
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IAEA preparing to inspect two sites in Ukraine over 'dirty bomb' claims
The U.N. nuclear watchdog is preparing to send inspectors in the coming days to two Ukrainian sites at Kyiv's request, it said on Monday, in an apparent reaction to Russian claims that Ukraine could deploy a so-called dirty bomb, which Ukraine denies.
Hundreds of students call out sick with flu-like symptoms at Virginia high school - Washington Examiner
Hundreds of students at a high school in Virginia called in sick after contracting flu-like symptoms. Out of a student body of 2,100, "a number" tested positive for influenza, and 670 students attending Stafford High School were absent on Monday, school officials said, according to NBC...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMaine gov accused of spending like ‘drunken sailor’ as candidates square off during debate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills faced her Republican challenger, former Gov. Paul LePage Monday evening for their second televised debate ahead of the midterms.
Taiwan's Tsai says no backing down to Chinese aggression
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan won’t back down in the face of “aggressive threats” from China, the president of the self-governing island democracy said Tuesday, comparing growing pressure from Beijing to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Pelosi accuses Trump of not being 'man enough' to appear in front of Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued that former President Donald Trump may not be "man enough" to comply with the Jan. 6 committee's demand to appear before Nov. 14.
Comic actor Leslie Jordan, 67, killed in Hollywood car accident
Comic actor Leslie Jordan, a prime-time Emmy winner for his role on the hit sitcom "Will & Grace" and a social media sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic, died on Monday in a car crash while driving to work in Hollywood, a spokesperson said. He was 67.
Trump drops attorney-client claims over Mar-a-Lago documents
Donald Trump dropped claims of attorney-client privilege over Mar-a-Lago documents, but continues to assert executive privilege covers three records.
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On witness stand, Trump ally denies foreign influence charge
A close ally of former President Donald Trump has taken the witness stand at his federal trial to dispute charges he secretly fed confidential information about the Trump administration to the United Arab Emirates.
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Russia will bring dubious ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN Security Council: report
The Russian ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) said on Monday that the country will consider a “dirty bomb” attack by Ukraine as “an act of nuclear terrorism.” Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia wrot…
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Amnesty calls for investigation of possible war crimes in Gaza
So far this year, at least 160 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Pelosi swipes at McCarthy opposition to ‘blank check’ for Ukraine - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Congress will continue giving responsible aid to Ukraine, swiping at Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) comments that people don't want to keep writing "blank checks" for the war effort against Russia. Pelosi, without naming McCarthy directly, said...
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Justice Department charges 2 Chinese intel officers with trying to obstruct probe into Huawei
The Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Chinese intelligence officers the agency alleges worked to obstruct the DOJ's investigation of Huawei.
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died.
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Top House Intel Republican rejects Dem claims that the GOP opposes Ukraine aid
The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee dismissed concerns about future GOP support for Ukraine, saying lawmakers were committed to aid and accountability.
What is a dirty bomb and why is Russia talking about it? | CNN
Russia is accusing Ukraine of planning to use a so-called dirty bomb, an allegation dismissed by Kyiv and its Western allies as a false-flag operation that Moscow could use as a pretext to escalate the Kremlin’s war against its neighbor.
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Krasovsky: Russia bans 'burn Ukrainian kids' TV presenter
Russian state TV suspends a famous presenter - but its anti-Ukrainian rhetoric continues.
www.bbc.comHouse Democrats' campaign arm to air ads to help their own chairman
The Cook Political Report changed its rating of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's race from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up" Monday.
Biden predicts Democrats will turn the tide, despite polls
In recent weeks, surveys have shown Republicans gaining in key Senate races.
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Penn State cancels event featuring Proud Boys founder as students protest - Washington Examiner
Penn State University officials pulled the plug on an event featuring Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes on Monday night with the campus in an uproar. A swarm of angry students gathered to protest the event hosted by Uncensored America, a registered student organization on campus that advocates...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN envoy to pursue reported Libyan election commitments
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The new U.N. special envoy for Libya said Monday he plans to follow up on commitments by the country’s political rivals at the end of a meeting last week that reportedly include the need to hold presidential and parliamentary elections and ensuring that the divided north Africa
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Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims fuel fears Putin is planning escalation
Ukraine and its allies have vociferously rejected Russian accusations, saying the Kremlin’s public claims suggest it is seeking to build a pretext for its own actions.
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White House says 'not true' that there is national security review of Elon Musk
Reports that the United States was discussing launching a national security review of some of Elon Musk's ventures were "not true," said the White House on Monday.
NATO, Russia war games are making nuclear risks worse
Leaders on all sides are pursuing policies inexorably driving us towards nuclear war. They must step back. Now.
White House, top Dems silent on historic migrant deaths while GOP blames Biden, vows action at southern border
The White House, top Democrats in Congress have largely been silent on the new CBP numbers revealing the deadliest year ever at the border in FY 22, while Republicans blame the Biden administration.
What’s behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals?
Some U.S. children’s hospitals are seeing a surge in an illness called RSV. It's a common virus that can cause mild symptoms such as runny nose and cough.
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House Democrats' campaign arm to air ads to help a powerful but vulnerable member: Their own chairman
The Cook Political Report changed its rating of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's race from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up" Monday.
www.cbsnews.comTrump's Billionaire Pal Testifies That Trump Was 'Disastrous' for Business
Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trump's "divisive" politics ruined his billionaire friend’s business, real estate financier Tom Barrack said at his criminal trial in New York City on Monday."Disastrous," he said, describing how his personal relationship with...
Tim Scott slams MSNBC after host says minority Republicans aren’t ‘voices of color’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) called out MSNBC for "racism" on Monday after a host called minority Republican candidates "faces of color" but not "voices of color." "@msnbc Y’all working real hard to keep racism alive," Scott wrote. WATCH: TED CRUZ TAKES THE VIEW TO TASK FOR ALLEGEDLY LETTING HILLARY...
www.washingtonexaminer.comExclusive: Former U.S. military pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia, faces extradition
A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who worked in China was arrested in Australia and faces extradition to the United States.
Rishi Sunak, UK's next PM, faces major economic problems
Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s first prime minister of color after being chosen to lead the governing Conservative Party.
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GLOBALS MARKETS Global shares rise; Sterling rallies as dollar retreats
Wall Street continued its advance on Tuesday as weak data stoked hopes the Federal Reserve will slow its aggressive pace of interest rate hikes and European shares notched a second day of gains as better-than-expected earnings offset economic worries.
Trump a possible witness as his company's criminal fraud trial begins in New York, judge says
The company is charged with 14 counts related to allegations it provided untaxed high-end perks to executives.
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Pope, Macron meet at Vatican; Ukraine concerns loom large
Pope Francis has met at the Vatican with French President Emmanuel Macron
House Dem campaign arm jumps in with $600k buy to help save its own chief
DCCC worked to stave off potential anxiety from other vulnerable lawmakers before announcing its assistance for Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.).
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Las Vegas at center of tight contests for Senate, governor
Two weeks of early voting started Saturday in Nevada, one of the most competitive states in this year’s midterm elections.
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Ethnic group says Myanmar air attack kills 80 at celebration
The number of casualties at a gathering of the Kachin minority appeared to be the most in a single air attack since the military seized power last year.
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Connolly presses Democratic colleagues ‘to step up’ on campaign arm donations ahead of Election Day
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) is urging his Democratic colleagues to pay their dues to the party’s official campaign arm as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. In a letter to House …
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House Democrats’ campaign arm moves to defend its embattled chief | CNN Politics
The House Democrats’ campaign arm is swooping in to defend its chairman, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who is facing a competitive reelection race in New York’s 17th Congressional District after Republicans spent millions to attack him.
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U.S. house speaker Pelosi says Iran making 'big mistake' supplying Russia with drones
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday that Iran was making the world less safe by supplying Russia with drones to be used against targets in Ukraine.
America's 'most dangerous' law? Illinois candidate warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Orland Park Mayor and congressional candidate for Illinois’ 6th district Keith Pekau says the SAFE-T Act could create potential 'anarchy' in the state.
Three people, including gunman, killed in shooting at Missouri high school - Washington Examiner
Three people, including the shooter, died and at least six more were injured after a gunman opened fire at a school in Missouri, according to law enforcement. The shooting occurred at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, with the shooter "quickly stopped" by police...
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EXPLAINER: Dirty bombs sow fear and panic, cause few deaths
Dirty bombs have long been feared as a potential weapon of terrorists because their main objective is to sow panic, confusion and anxiety by hurling radioactive dust and smoke into the atmosphere.
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Satellite photos reveal fortification plans in Russia-occupied Ukraine: Analysts
Satellite imagery provided by Planet Labs shows significant work is underway to build a trench in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Iran teachers call for strike over student deaths and detention | CNN
A teachers’ union in Iran called for a nationwide teacher strike in protest over the recent deaths and detention of students in the country, the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations (CCITTA) said in a statement on Telegram on Thursday.
www.cnn.comVirginia's Youngkin hauls in cash, campaigns cross-country
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin continued to raise funds at a quick clip over the past three months, outpacing his recent predecessors, while also traveling the country building his national profile and boosting midterm candidates. The Republican's Spirit of Virginia political action committee...
Engie CEO: Winter 'quite comfortable' from gas standpoint
The situation for this coming winter in terms of security of gas supply is "comfortable", the chief executive of France's leading gas importer Engie said on Tuesday.
America's cars and trucks are getting bigger, and so are their blind zones. Kids are paying the price.
Every year, many kids get hit and die when their parents can’t see them in their front blind zones. A senator wants to pass a law requiring safety features to prevent these accidents.
www.nbcnews.comTrump’s Least Favorite GOP Senator May Survive Again
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesANCHORAGE, Alaska—When Alaska politicians dutifully trek to the annual convention of Alaska Natives each election season, they come to gladhand, take selfies, and trot out their shaky Yupik and Inupiaq greetings to an appreciative crowd.But on...
Catholic school students largely spared learning loss felt by public schools - Washington Examiner
Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicate that students who attended Catholic schools were largely spared from the national decline in reading and math proficiency. Colloquially known as the Nation's Report Card, the report found that student scores in math and reading...
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Former Minnesota police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd case
A former Minneapolis police officer charged in connection with the murder of George Floyd pleaded guilty on Monday as his trial was about to begin, a court spokesperson confirmed.
Chinese officers charged in plot to obstruct US Huawei probe
Two suspected Chinese intelligence officers have been charged with attempting to obstruct the U.S. criminal investigation and prosecution of Chinese tech giant Huawei.
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Hong Kong stocks plunge 6% as fears about Xi’s third term trump China GDP data | CNN Business
Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a major political gathering.
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How are 'kamikaze' drones being used by Russia and Ukraine?
Russia is accused of using Iranian-made drones in repeated attacks on Ukraine's civilian population.
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China’s strongman is here to stay. And weaker than he looks.
Xi is facing slowing growth and implementing politicized economic policies that could become his Achilles’ heel.
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Protesters to be banned from Sasse’s confirmation vote at University of Florida
The University of Florida announced that protesters will be banned from campus buildings on Nov. 1, when the university’s board of trustees are expected to consider Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) to…
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Biden targets Nicaragua's gold in new move against Ortega
The Biden administration is ratcheting up pressure on President Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian rule in Nicaragua, banning Americans from doing business in the nation’s gold industry, threatening trade restrictions and stripping the U.S. visas of some 500 government insiders.
apnews.comJury selection for the Trump Organization trial started with a warning: Brace for a long trial
Prospective jurors in the criminal trial of Donald Trump's business empire were told the court proceedings could last until just before the holidays.
Muslim-Americans find common ground with conservatives over politicization of America's schools
Some Muslim American communities across the country are joining forces with conservative groups to push back on what they see as the politicization of America's schools.
Jailed U.S. basketball star Griner 'not expecting miracles' at Russian appeal
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner "does not expect miracles" at her appeal hearing on Tuesday against a nine-year Russian jail term for having cannabis oil in her luggage, her lawyers said in a statement.
White House defends Biden’s quiet campaign strategy after he gives ‘closing argument’ speech to DNC staffers | CNN Politics
The White House promised President Joe Biden would be spending more time on the campaign trail ahead of next month’s midterm elections following a speech in which he delivered his “closing argument” to a room full of Democratic staffers in Washington.
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More questioning sought of Trump aide in Mar-a-Lago probe
The Justice Department is seeking to again question an associate of Donald Trump who was seen on security camera footage moving boxes of classified records at the former president’s Florida estate.
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Harvey Weinstein: Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new trial begins
How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?
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Wisconsin family of 6 found dead after apartment fire were shot, authorities say
Four children, including 3-year-old twins, were among the victims.
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Migrants feel inflation's squeeze twice — at home and abroad
In nearly every corner of the globe, people are spending more on food and fuel, rent and transportation. But inflation isn’t affecting people equally.
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Malawi police find more bodies near mass grave that contained 25 Ethiopians | CNN
Four more bodies of suspected illegal migrants from Ethiopia have been found near the site of a mass grave in northern Malawi that contained the remains of 25 Ethiopian nationals, according to police in the southern African country.
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New York pizza shop owners feed asylum-seekers, receive honor from city official
A Staten Island pizza shop has been honored by a New York City public advocate for feeding asylum seekers.
Justice Thomas temporarily blocks Graham subpoena from Georgia grand jury
Sen. Lindsey Graham stepped up his request to the high court after a federal appeals court on Thursday unanimously rejected his claim that he was constitutionally immune from such questioning.
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Stacey Abrams’s voting rights org funneled millions to law firm run by her campaign chair - Washington Examiner
A "voting rights" group that Democratic Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams founded has given millions of dollars to a law firm led by the chairwoman for Abrams's gubernatorial campaign, tax records show. Fair Fight Action spent $9.4 million in 2019 and 2020 with Lawrence & Bundy, a...
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Florida Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor called Latinos 'racist' in Facebook live chat
Florida Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Karla Hernandez-Mats said last year in a Facebook Live discussion that "Latino people are racist."
'Their outrage is wrong': Biden boosts student loan debt forgiveness on heels of court wins
Nearly 22 million people have applied to have a portion of their student loan debt canceled in just one week, President Joe Biden said.
Man who stormed Capitol with dad gets 2 years in prison
A Delaware man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with his Confederate flag-toting father has been sentenced to two years behind bars.
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Florida's Hispanic voters back DeSantis over Crist, support Martha's Vineyard migrant flights
A new Telemundo/LX News poll shows DeSantis' job approval rating is in positive territory and that he earned his highest marks for the way he handled Hurricane Ian.
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Biden calls VP Kamala Harris a 'great president' in gaffe during White House event
President Biden mistakingly called Vice President Kamala Harris a 'great president' during a White House event Monday.
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
At least 21 other Palestinians have been wounded after large numbers of Israeli forces raided the Old City of Nablus.
Biden's midterm 'closing argument': Look at the alternative
President Joe Biden has given a pep talk to Democratic organizers at party headquarters and around the country, with the midterm elections two weeks away.
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Judge dismisses second challenge to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
A federal judge has dismissed a second challenge to a new Florida education law limiting the ability of public school educators to address LGBTQ topics in the classroom, ruling that students and pa…
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U.S. and allies reject Russian claims that Ukraine plans to use dirty bomb on itself
In calls to Western defense officials, Moscow is raising a false flag to lay the groundwork for its own escalation of the war, the National Security Council says.
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Mary J. Blige, Jill Biden team up for cancer prevention
R&B singer Mary J. Blige has joined first lady Jill Biden to promote cancer prevention. Blige was a guest Monday at the White House, where the American Cancer Society announced two new “roundtables” to address breast and cervical cancer.
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Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid
Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months.
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Trump: Griffin should be fired from ‘The View’
Former President Trump tore into his onetime communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin on Sunday, saying she should be fired by ABC as a co-host of its hit daytime political talk show “The…
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Myanmar military airstrikes kill more than 60, Kachin rebels say | CNN
Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in military airstrikes at a celebratory event in Myanmar’s mountainous Kachin state on Sunday, drawing international condemnation of the junta that seized power in the country more than a year and a half ago.
www.cnn.comTom Brady and Ron DeSantis Are Said to Be on Texting Terms
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, has for years been the subject of public affection from former President Donald Trump. But according to Tim Michels, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, Brady is now on texting terms with another Republican seen as a...
Juan Williams: The GOP is embracing Christian nationalism
A recent controversy centered on President Trump is emblematic of a broader trend. The evidence is piling up that former President Trump, the leading candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nominat…
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Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years
Presidents come and go, but White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney has been a constant through the past 10 presidencies.
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Bidens plant tree honoring 50th anniversary of White House grounds superintendent’s tenure | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden planted a ceremonial elm tree Monday afternoon at the White House South Lawn in honor of Dale Haney, superintendent of the White House grounds, who earlier this month celebrated 50 years working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Congressman demands records from DOJ detailing FACE Act abortion prosecutions: 'Easily weaponized'
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas demanded the Department of Justice turn over a list of people prosecuted under the FACE Act since 1994 as the law is being used to arrest pro-life activists.
One hug and one selfie at a time, Biden's mission to connect
President Joe Biden has never been at his best in big events, where his delivery can be stilted, his stories meandering.
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Biden admin set to warn about threats to nation’s election infrastructure
A bulletin is slated to be issued this week.
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EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?
Pot is a popular topic on ballots again this election. Five states are considering whether to approve recreational marijuana for those 21 and older.
apnews.comRight-wing operatives plead guilty to 2020 election robocall scheme
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman each pleaded guilty to one count of telecommunications fraud.
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Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist to meet on debate stage as Florida gubernatorial race enters final two weeks
Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist will face off in their one and only debate with just two weeks left in the Florida gubernatorial race before the general election.
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests | CNN
A top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government continued to face off against protesters at home: “You are involved in this matter and know that you are vulnerable, it is better to be careful.”
www.cnn.comThe big recession risk that no one is talking about
The recent turmoil in the U.K. shows the risks and challenges for policymakers grappling with how to respond to simultaneously soaring prices, rising debt and flagging growth.
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Scott Peterson finally moved off California's death row
Scott Peterson has been moved off death row more than two years after the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence for killing his pregnant wife two decades ago
‘BIG MISTAKE!’: Trump drops Truth bomb after DeSantis endorses GOP candidate he disavowed - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump fired off a foreboding Truth on Sunday night, reacting to a Washington Examiner exclusive that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is recording a robocall for a Republican candidate whom Trump has rejected.That candidate is Joe O’Dea, the underdog Senate contender in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comChina chip imports drop 12.4% year-on-year in September - govt data
China's chip imports fell 12.4 percent in September, according to official customs data published on Monday, continuing a decline amid tensions with the United States and an ongoing chip shortage. The country imported 47.6 billion chip units during the month, compared with 54.3 billion units in...
Exclusive: China FX regulator surveys banks about positioning as yuan plunges
China's foreign exchange regulator sent a survey to some banks late on Monday asking them about their positioning in the currency market, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
St Louis: Student and teacher killed in school shooting
Police "quickly stopped" a 19-year-old former student who opened fire at a Missouri high school.
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Kim Kardashian and more condemn antisemitism following Ye's threats to Jewish community
The reality TV personality and business mogul said hate speech is "never OK or excusable."
Adidas faces pressure to cut ties with Kanye West after his antisemitic comments
Social media users began calling out the German athletic brand on Saturday.
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House GOP's 2023 forecast: Fiscal warfare
With Republicans poised to take the majority in two weeks, conservatives are eager to play hardball on the debt limit and government funding.
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'Will & Grace' actor, comedian Leslie Jordan dead at 67
Leslie Jordan, best known for "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," died in a car crash on Monday. He was 67.
People with immune disorders fear a winter of new omicron subvariants
New versions of the omicron virus show resistance to the antibody drugs many need for extra protection against Covid.
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Biden admin spending $1M to research how ‘misinformation’ affects confidence in vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services will give $1 million to a group to develop a "vaccine misinformation" tool that predicts viral social media posts.
Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
New national test results show that the pandemic spared no part of the country as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
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State AGs say Fauci, Zuckerberg 'colluded' to kill COVID lab leak theory
Missouri and Louisiana AGs allege that Dr. Fauci "colluded" with Big Tech platforms to censor speakers and speech related to COVID-19 and tried to bury the Wuhan lab-leak theory.
Jan. 6 trial delayed after Oath Keepers' leader gets COVID
The trial of a far-right extremist group leader and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
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Opinion | America's best coronavirus Instagram celebrity is Leslie Jordan. Not that he'd admit it.
Sitting in sweatpants in our living rooms, we don't want the aspirational excess of celebrities with their endless, useless #branded pitches. We want someone like Jordan.
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Fears of US ‘twindemic’ of flu, RSV grow with or without COVID-19
Story at a glance Flu and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise and early for their season. More children are being hospitalized than usual for RSV and other illnesses. COVID-19 cases a…
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These are the signs and symptoms of flu, RSV and Covid in kids
All usually begin as upper respiratory infections, making it difficult for parents to know which virus they are dealing with early on.
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The main COVID symptoms have changed, research shows
Like all viruses, the primary symptoms associated with COVID have changed and can vary based on your vaccination status, according to a new list released last week.
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COVID research is free to access — but for how long?
Scientific papers made free to access during the pandemic are rumoured to be disappearing behind paywalls. They aren’t — yet.
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Regular statin use may reduce the risk of death and severity of COVID-19
Commonly used cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce the risk of death and severity of COVID-19 disease, suggests a study of more than 38,000 patients being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2022 annual meeting.
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