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WASHINGTON (AP) — As congressional Democrats gear up for another bruising legislative push to expand voting rights, much of their attention has quietly focused on a small yet crucial voting bloc with the power to scuttle their plans: the nine Supreme Court justices.
Biden under pressure to respond to escalating attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria
The conflict is once again testing Biden’s resolve to pivot away from America’s decades of war in the Middle East.
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Texas special session begins with 2nd attempt by Republicans to revise state's election laws
Democrats said "every option is on the table" in opposing the GOP's agenda.
Texas Democratic legislators consider leaving state to block voting bill
Texas Democratic lawmakers have reportedly considered leaving the state to block passage of an elections overhaul bill, The New York Times reported, as Republicans press toward a vote on …
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Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning critical race theory from schools, state agencies
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Friday that he signed two bills regarding the education of the state's children.
Lawyers for Breonna Taylor's family sue police over existence of body camera footage
An attorney for the Taylor family sued Louisville Metro Police claiming they may have given the public "misinformation" about the existence of body camera footage.
The Memo: Biden struggles to impose his will as problems multiply
President Biden’s biggest vulnerability isn’t any single issue. It’s the risk that he could be seen as losing control of events.Six months into Biden’s presidency, illegal crossings of the southern…
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Florida lawyers and lawsuits pile up in Miami after Surfside condo collapse
One attorney called the tragedy "Miami's 9/11," recalling when firms answered the appeal to provide pro bono services to victims of the Sept. 11 attack.
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Plugging Obamacare’s biggest hole poses dilemma for Democrats
Lawmakers can't agree on how to extend coverage to millions in red states refusing Medicaid expansion.
www.politico.com'Carnival barkers': Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert snubbed by GOP women’s fundraising group
Public records confirm that the Value In Electing Women Political Action Committee has not given any money to Greene or Boebert to date.
GOP makes political headway in Capitol Hill critical race theory confrontations - Washington Examiner
Conservative concern over critical race theory has made Republican lawmakers grilling Biden administration officials about it a regular feature of Capitol Hill. The Republicans are not always successful in getting concessions or answers from the officials, but they show no signs of slowing down...
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West says Trump’s backing of Abbott ‘doesn’t hurt’ his primary challenge against Texas governor
Outgoing Texas GOP chair Allen West insists that former President Trump’s endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott “doesn’t hurt” his 2022 primary challenge against the two-term Republican governor.
Awaiting news, families of condo victims bond together
Families waiting in agony for news on relatives who were in the Florida condo building when it collapsed are turning to each other for support
Cawthorn: Biden door-to-door vaccine strategy could be used to ‘take’ guns, Bibles
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn (N.C.) on Friday argued against President Biden’s proposed “door-to-door” pro-COVID-19 vaccine campaign, claiming the same methods could be used to “take” peop…
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Top Biden ally pleads with him to scrap filibuster for election reform
Rep. Jim Clyburn said it’s time for the president to embrace more aggressive changes to the Senate rules.
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California wildfire grows explosively, prompts evacuations
Officials were considering closing Highway 395, a route popular with summer tourists.
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Texas lawmakers to consider sweeping voting restrictions
Texas lawmakers will consider new voting restrictions on Saturday as part of a special legislative session called by Republican Governor Greg Abbott after Democrats blocked earlier versions of the legislation in a dramatic walkout.
Blue Texas? Don't bet on it, Lt. Gov. Patrick tells CPAC: ‘Not ever going to let that happen’
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vowed Friday to never let the state turn Democratic, calling the state the "last man standing" electorally against future Democratic presidential candidates.
Richard Branson heading for space as billionaires battle for profits on the high frontier
Branson and five crewmates plan to launch Sunday on the first fully commercial passenger flight to space.
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U.S.'s Yellen says will try to address concerns of tax deal holdout countries
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she would work to try to address the concerns of holdout countries that have not signed onto a global corporate tax deal, but added that it wasn't necessary for all nations to adopt it.
Senate Democrats from gun-friendly states leave Biden ATF nomination in limbo - Washington Examiner
A handful of Senate Democrats from gun-friendly states will likely decide whether David Chipman gets confirmed as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.Chipman, a 20-year ATF employee who after his retirement worked with gun control groups, has drawn the ire of many...
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Why Are Republican Governors Sending National Guard to the Border?
Can a Nebraska highway cop arrest someone in Texas? Are there really more border-crossers now? An attempt at answering simple questions about a complicated topic.
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Appeals court axes FDA ban of electric shock on the disabled
The judges’ 2-1 decision this week will allow the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton, Mass., to continue using shock devices on its residents.
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Biden is betting big on Afghanistan's air force. But their problems continue to grow.
The service is facing personnel shortages, a shrinking bank of on-site expertise and an emboldened Taliban.
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'We've been disrespected'
How the European Union's drive to curb carbon emissions led to pollution and community disruption in the American South
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Venezuela: Battles between police and gangs in Caracas leave 26 dead
Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas.
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Rep. Ken Buck says Republicans shouldn't take Big Tech donations or be 'influenced' by massive companies
Rep. Ken Buck said Friday that Republicans shouldn't donations from big tech in order to avoid the appearance that they are being influenced by the massive corporations – while treading very carefully when asked about the disagreements in the GOP in Congress about how to handle big tech.
Biden signs sweeping order aimed at limiting corporate power
Anti-trust directive affects issues ranging from hearing aids and prescription drug prices to airline fees and non-compete agreements.
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Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
But Saul, who was appointed by former President Trump, is refusing to resign, according to the Washington Post.
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Non-competes, banks and farms: Five key elements of Biden’s executive order
President Biden’s sweeping executive order on competition targets industries from banking and airlines to technology and health care, declaring war on corporations over anti-competitive practices.&…
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In hour-long call, Biden discusses ransomware with Putin after another massive attack
In a nearly one-hour long call, President Joe Biden discussed ransomware attacks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Biden signs new order cracking down on Big Tech
The executive order also includes measures on boosting competition in the health and travel sectors.
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Biden signs executive order aimed at increasing competition in US economy
President Joe Biden signed a wide-ranging executive order Friday afternoon aimed at minimizing the stranglehold of monopolies on certain industries.
White House defends role in Hunter Biden art sale
A top ethics expert slams the secrecy surrounding the auction of paintings by the president's son.
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Taliban claims to control most of Afghanistan as US military exit looms
A Taliban delegation spoke in Moscow Friday amid rapid advances by the group.
Schumer wants Senate votes soon on Biden's domestic agenda
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he wants his chamber to vote on budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for an August recess
Biden admin officials divided over how to evacuate Afghan interpreters
"There seem to be two sides that haven't reached a consensus," said one refugee rights advocate. "They're wasting time. These are people's lives."
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Biden administration bars ICE from detaining pregnant or nursing women
The Biden administration had already instructed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants with certain criminal convictions, recent border-crossers and foreigners deemed to pose a national security threat.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene makes transphobic remarks about Illinois congresswoman's daughter
Greene’s Thursday remarks are an iteration of a feud between herself and Newman that started in February.
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Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination
Haitian officials want US and UN forces to protect key infrastructure in the country in turmoil.
www.bbc.comTexas lawmakers take first legislative step to restore their funding
The Texas state House Appropriations Committee on Friday voted unanimously to bring a bill to the floor that would reinstate the funding for the Texas Legislature, the Texas Tribune reports.Driving the news: The bipartisan vote, 21-0, represents the first step Texas legislators have made in...
Heat Wave Killed An Estimated 1 Billion Sea Creatures, And Scientists Fear Even Worse
An estimated 1 billion sea creatures, mostly mussels, died in the heat wave last week along Vancouver's shorelines. But the marine biologist taking count worries the actual number will be much higher.
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Stimulus aid roundup: Here's how some families can get thousands of dollars in pandemic aid
Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits.
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Ukraine says Russian-linked hackers attacked its navy’s website
Ukraine said Friday that it believes Russian-linked hackers were responsible for hacking the Ukrainian navy’s website and publishing a series of fake reports about its ongoing Sea Breeze mili…
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The debt ceiling deadline is the end of July — Democrats have options, but no clear plan yet
The debt ceiling needs to be suspended or raised at the end of July, but Democrats have yet to reveal a strategy to keep paying America's bills.
Biden warns Putin during call that ‘we expect him to act’ on Russian ransomware attacks | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action to disrupt criminal ransomware groups in Russia on a call Friday morning – their first publicized discussion since a summit in Geneva last month – but the Kremlin says American agencies have not made any formal appeals in...
www.cnn.comBiden administration cancels additional $55.6 million in student debt
The Department of Education announced Friday that $55.6 million of student loan debt would be canceled, bringing the total amount to $1.5 billion.
Republicans opposed to Eric Greitens lament growing strength in Missouri GOP Senate race - Washington Examiner
Despite anxiety about scandal-plagued Eric Greitens at high levels of Republican politics, there are others inside the GOP who believe he would easily win the general election for Senate in Missouri in 2022.The former governor is the front-runner in the growing field of Republican primary...
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'Carnival barkers': Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert snubbed by GOP women’s fundraising group
Public records confirm that the Value In Electing Women Political Action Committee has not given any money to Greene or Boebert to date.
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Confederate Monument That Sparked Deadly Charlottesville Rally To Be Removed Saturday
Statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson will be removed in the Virginia city almost four years after the deadly Unite the Right rally.
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Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul, who says he isn't leaving
President Biden fired Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul on Friday amid an ongoing dispute over his leadership of the independent agency responsible for administering retirement and disability benefits.
What Biden's executive order on noncompete agreements means for tech workers
Non-compete agreements are largely unenforceable in California, but President Biden's executive order calling for the FTC to limit them could still be a game-changer for many tech workers.
Trump Jr. calls on Manchin, Tester to oppose Biden’s ATF nominee
Donald Trump Jr. is calling on voters to urge moderate lawmakers such as Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jon Tester (Mont.) to oppose President Biden’s pick to lead the Bureau of Alco…
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Justice Department releases videos of 1/6 cop-dragging attack near pro-Trump rioter who died | CNN Politics
The Justice Department released new police body camera footage Friday showing one of the most disturbing assaults during the Capitol insurrection – where three officers waded into the crowd to save a pro-Trump rioter who was trampled, only to be stripped of their protective gear, dragged down a...
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Donald Trump Jr. tears into Avenatti, Fauci, Hunter Biden, and CNN in a fiery CPAC Dallas speech
Donald Trump Jr. took aim at several high-profile targets during a fiery speech at CPAC in Dallas.
Biden climate advisor pushes clean energy standard for Democrats' priority bill
White House advisor and former EPA head Gina McCarthy says President Biden wants a utility standard in a filibuster-proof bill Democrats will draft.
Biden fires Social Security boss, a Trump appointee who refused to resign
The White House said the Social Security commissioner, Andrew Saul, "undermined and politicized" the agency's benefits.
Senate may work into August to pass infrastructure plan, set the stage for huge spending bill
Democrats are trying to pass a bipartisan infrastructure plan and a broader bill to address child care and climate change in the coming weeks.
Democrats welcome Trump involvement in Virginia governor’s race - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump’s diving into the Virginia gubernatorial race has Democrats wondering if they should send him a thank-you note. In an email statement Friday morning, Trump called Democrat Terry McAuliffe a "political HACK," noting that the former governor accepted a $25,000...
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Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti for India ambassador
The White House says President Joe Biden is nominating Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India, selecting a high-profile ally to serve in one of the most difficult diplomatic posts
Rupert Murdoch made the decision to call Arizona for Biden, new book says. Fox News denies the allegations.
In a move that enraged Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch signed off on Fox News calling Arizona for Biden, a new book alleges.
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Family seeks charges against Minneapolis cop in fatal chase
The family of a motorist who was killed when a Minneapolis police officer crashed into him while chasing a suspect has called for the officer to be fired and prosecuted
FBI to assist investigation of Haitian president's assassination; U.S. has no plans to send troops
The FBI and DHS will help Haiti with the probe into the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, the White House said Friday, after Haiti requested assistance.
Biden presses Putin to crack down on Russian ransomware attacks, warns US will 'take any necessary action'
Biden faces calls to retaliate against Russia over the latest in a string of ransomware attacks, this time on software provider Kaseya.
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U.S. sending helos to bolster Afghan air force
Senators to get briefed on Iraq AUMF repeal — AFA gets into lobbying
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Haitian opposition leader mounts D.C. lobbying campaign after president's assassination
Pierre Reginald Boulos now seeking U.S. support for what he described as a newly signed agreement to establish an interim Haitian government.
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Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The bills being considered by the state House and Senate omit two of the most controversial provisions from the original measure.
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Biden fires Trump-holdover Social Security Administration boss in ‘Fright Night Massacre’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden fired Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul on Friday despite objections of Republicans and the Trump appointee himself.Saul, who called his firing a "Fright Night Massacre," was terminated from the role after refusing a request to resign earlier in the day, a White House...
www.washingtonexaminer.comColumn: Biden takes aim at the multitude of ways that businesses can make your life miserable
Baggage fees, drug prices, net neutrality — Biden aims to reduce industry's control of your daily life.
How Manhattan DA could pressure Weisselberg to cooperate against Trump | CNN Politics
A Mercedes-Benz for his wife, an apartment for his son and school tuition for his grandchildren. Prosecutors described all three as evidence in a sweeping 15-count indictment alleging that Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, was part of a 15-year...
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W.Va. delegate stripped of committee position over sexually explicit TikTok
A West Virginia state delegate has been removed from his position on a committee after he reportedly posted a sexually explicit TikTok giving advice on oral sex. The video was posted by Del. J…
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GOP Rep. Crenshaw pushes back against 2024 speculation during swing through New Hampshire
Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, a rising star in the GOP, is currently on a three-day swing through New Hampshire, the state that for a century has held the first primary in the presidential nominating calendar.
Donald Trump Reportedly Fed Up With 'Annoying' Kimberly Guilfoyle
Trump is angry his son's girlfriend is capitalizing on family connections to back controversial GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens in Missouri, Politico reports.
‘Reasonable search’ digs up no Secret Service plans for protecting White House pets in an emergency - Washington Examiner
The agency charged with protecting President Joe Biden, his family, and other top officials appears to lack any written plan to protect any of the commander in chief's pets in case of an emergency.In response to a Freedom of Information Act request from Gizmodo, the Secret Service conducted a...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden nominates Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
President Biden on Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) to serve as ambassador to India, pending Senate confirmation.Why it matters: This is one of a handful of high-profile picks for ambassadorships that Biden has made since taking office, and Garcetti may be dispatched amid a...
Biden to direct moves on drug importation, call for plan to lower drug prices
President Biden on Friday will direct the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to work with states on importing prescription drugs from Canada, and direct officials to develop a “comprehensive plan” …
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Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians; hundreds wounded
The Palestine Red Crescent reported 379 protesters were wounded – 31 of them by live ammunition.
Haiti president's assassination: What we know so far
Three Haitian Americans and a Colombian are accused of plotting a "regime change operation".
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Commerce adds 34 firms to trade blacklist for assisting China, other adversaries
The move is the latest from the Biden administration to crack down on companies doing business with foreign adversaries like China, which the U.S. government accuses of carrying out a genocide against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.
www.politico.comBiden to host Germany's Merkel at White House next Thursday - White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden will host a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel next Thursday to affirm "deep and enduring" ties between the NATO allies while also tackling some areas of disagreement, the White House said on Friday. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said...
Arizona judge presses for disclosure of donors funding Maricopa election audit - Washington Examiner
An Arizona judge on Wednesday questioned the claim that the public does not have the right to know who is funding the audit of the Maricopa County vote tally in the 2020 presidential election.The controversial audit, a Republican state Senate-led effort to determine the validity of former...
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In talks with Iran on prisoners, U.S. envoy says it’s all or nothing
“We're saying all of them have to come home. We don't want to do a partial deal,” Robert Malley said.
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Haiti requests US security forces to guard infrastructure amid turmoil
The Biden administration has received a request from Haiti to provide U.S. security forces to the Caribbean nation to guard critical infrastructure, according to two congressional sources, as the c…
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The long and winding road of Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal woes
Plain denial appears to be the overarching strategy from Netanyahu’s legal team over a series of corruption cases.
Biden ‘optimistic’ after call pressing Putin to crack down on Russian-based cyberattacks
The call came after a group of Russian hackers infected hundreds of organizations around the world over the Fourth of July weekend.
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House Freedom Caucus hits back at Biden's 'door-to-door spying' COVID vaccine push
EXCLUSIVE: The conservative House Freedom Caucus is pushing back on President Biden's latest door-to-door vaccine push decrying the home visits as a "deeply disturbing" violation of Americans' privacy.
UN approves extension of aid from Turkey to rebel-held Syria
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to extend the delivery of humanitarian aid from Turkey to rebel-held northwest Syria for six months with another six months virtually guaranteed after a U.S.-Russia deal, an agreement the U.N. said will provide lifesaving aid to over 3.4 million...
Biden takes aim at Big Tech, broadband with sweeping competition order
President Biden is setting the federal government's sights on the power of Big Tech and Big Telecom in a competition order that will urge more regulation and enforcement against the sectors.The big picture: The new executive order, expected to be signed Friday, includes over 70 initiatives aimed...
Iran’s digital clock counting down to Israel’s doom goes dark amid power outages - Washington Examiner
A digital clock set up by Iran's government meant to count down to Israel’s doom appears to have been shut off as power outages sweep the country. The doomsday clock was started four years ago, counting down until the year 2040, the supposed year when Israel would cease to exist, according to an...
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Taliban claims to control most of Afghanistan after rapid gains
The Taliban have been emboldened by the NATO troop withdrawal and appear to be pressing for a full military victory.
Showdown in Texas as GOP tries again on voting bill
Republicans are promising to do whatever it takes to pass a bill that adds restrictions to ballot access during a special state legislative session.
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Obama releases 2021 summer reading list, continuing tradition
Former President Obama is keeping alive a tradition from his time in the White House, releasing an annual summer reading list.”Whether you’re camped out on the beach or curled up on the …
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Education Department urges Biden to extend student loan relief
Some White House advisers worry that continuing an emergency pandemic relief program might undercut the administration’s messaging about the economic recovery.
www.politico.comIn letter, USADA says it can't change marijuana rules alone
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency leaders are pushing to further mitigate “harsh consequences” for marijuana if it's not intentionally used to enhance performance, though they cannot unilaterally change the rules, they wrote in a letter to members of Congress critical of the agency in the wake of sprinter...
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Israeli settlements amount to ‘war crime’: UN expert
UN expert says settlements violate ban on occupying power transferring part of its population into occupied territory.
US blacklists CCP companies for Uyghur abuses and Chinese military connections - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration has blacklisted nearly three dozen foreign entities for their involvement in activities contrary to U.S. interests, including nearly two dozen Chinese companies sanctioned either for their enabling of human rights abuses in Xinjiang or for their support for the Chinese...
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Michigan mayor defends using campaign money to pay for part of daughter’s wedding
A Michigan mayor is defending his use of $4,500 in campaign funds to help pay for his daughter’s wedding, arguing that the celebration doubled as a campaign event. According to local ABC News …
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Finally Some Good News! China Says Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered
The announcement comes five years after the International Union for Conservation of Nature officially removed giant pandas from its endangered list.
www.npr.orgMichigan AG to probe people making money off election claims
Michigan's attorney general has opened an investigation after a Republican-led state legislative panel said people are making baseless allegations about 2020 presidential election results in a northern Michigan county to raise money or publicity for their own ends. Lynsey Mukomel, spokeswoman...
FDA chief calls for probe of relationship between agency and Biogen
The decision to greenlight Aduhelm has drawn widespread scrutiny, and came over the objections of independent advisers to the FDA and other experts who said there was little evidence of its effectiveness.
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Judge blocks transgender bathroom notification law in Tennessee
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the implementation of a Tennessee law requiring businesses and government facilities in the state to post a sign informing the public if …
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U.S. Capitol Police may run out of funding if Congress does not act
Unless Congress passes a supplemental security bill, the fund to pay officers will run out in mid-August.
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12-year-old boy defending mother fatally shoots armed home intruder - Washington Examiner
A 12-year-old boy in Louisiana fatally shot an armed intruder who was threatening his mother inside their home, local authorities said.The boy feared for his mother's life when he used a hunting rifle to shoot 32-year-old Brad LeBlanc, who broke into their home located east of Clinton on June...
www.washingtonexaminer.comApple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's 'totally supportive' of tech users right to fix their gadgets, which Apple has been lobbying against
President Biden's latest executive order on competition encourages the FTC to make rules against manufacturers' restrictions on self-repairs of their products.
Schumer: Democrats ‘ready to expeditiously fill’ any Supreme Court vacancy
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Friday that Democrats are ready to fill a Supreme Court seat if one becomes vacant, amid progressive pressure for Justice Stephen Breyer to r…
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New Jersey man who delivered racist rant in viral video faces multiple new charges
Edward Mathews lashed out at a Black man on video last week.
Florida condo death toll rises to 79 after another body is found
The death toll in the collapse of an Miami-area condominium tower rose to 79 on Friday after workers extracted 14 more bodies from the ruins and said they had reduced the pile of debris down nearly to ground level.
Covid or Taliban: What would you fear most?
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White House officials arrange confidential sales of Hunter Biden's art
A New York gallery owner will facilitate sales of Hunter Biden's original artwork, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Don Trump Jr. says he’ll be ‘very involved’ in 2022 midterm campaigns - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump Jr. said he will be "everywhere" in the Republican Party's fight to regain control of the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.The eldest son of former President Donald Trump also told Fox News ahead of his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas...
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Air Force professor who taught critical race theory should be fired, GOP rep says
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., called this week for U.S. Air Force Academy professor Lynne Chandler Garcia to be fired after she publicly advocated for military academies to teach critical race theory to incoming cadets.
Easier refunds and ending surprise fees: What Biden executive order means for airlines
Biden's executive order would require transparency in airline fees and refunds for services airlines fail to provide.
www.nbcnews.comBiden to convene session on rising gun violence Monday
Facing a nationwide increase in violent crime — particularly involving firearms — President Joe Biden will meet Monday with law enforcement, local elected officials and advocates to discuss his efforts to address gun crimes. The White House says Biden will highlight his administration's push to...
Marilyn Manson surrenders on New Hampshire assault warrant
Rocker Marilyn Manson surrendered to police in Los Angeles in connection with a 2019 arrest warrant out of New Hampshire where he allegedly assaulted a videographer at a concert
Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks
Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes."
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More Abortion Restrictions Have Been Enacted In The U.S. This Year Than In Any Other
Legislatures across the country have passed a record 90 abortion restrictions and bans in 2021. Anti-abortion-rights activists hope a conservative Supreme Court will uphold those laws.
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Capitol Police push back against talk of furloughs
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is pushing back against suggestions that a budget crunch could force the department to furlough officers later in the summer.The agency is facing a severe budget sque…
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New DHS intel chief installed at office plagued by Trump-era controversy | CNN Politics
Homeland Security official John Cohen will take over leadership of the department’s intelligence branch, an office that is still trying to find its footing after a series of controversies during the Trump administration.
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Fact check: Trump’s nonsensical op-ed on his lawsuit against social media companies | CNN Politics
He keeps saying it. It’s still wrong.
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NJ House candidate, Air Force vet, shoots down BLM Utah calling US flag 'symbol of hate'
A New Jersey congressional hopeful and Air Force veteran launched a counterattack this week after Utah’s Black Lives Matter chapter declared the U.S. flag a “symbol of hatred” for Black Americans in a Fourth of July Facebook post.
More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
Two Haitian-Americans and several former Colombian soldiers have been taken into custody.
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Taliban targeting Afghan pilots for assassination as US withdraws: report
The Taliban said that it has launched an effort to track down and assassinate Afghan Air Force pilots in what U.S. and Afghan officials believe is an attempt to dismantle the country’s military ami…
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Survivors of newspaper attack testify at gunman's trial
Survivors of a mass shooting at a Maryland newspaper have described the terror of hiding for their lives under desks during testimony at the gunman’s trial to determine whether he is criminally responsible due to insanity
GM recall: Side air bags can explode in Chevy, GMC pickups
General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the side air bags can explode without warning and spew parts into the cabin
Capitol Police salary funds are running low. A replenishment bill is stalled in Congress.
"We did not budget for an insurrection," Sen. Leahy said in a statement calling for more funding.
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Another extreme heat wave in the West threatens all-time highs
For the third time since the beginning of June, a life-threatening heat wave is underway in the western U.S.
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Senate GOP proposes emergency Capitol Police funding amid spending fight
Senate Republicans are proposing emergency funding for the Capitol Police and National Guard amid a stalemate over a larger House-passed security bill. Sen. Richard Shelby (Ala.), the top Repu…
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Bill aims to spend billions to fix nation's aging dams
Lawmakers in Congress have introduced a bill that would pump tens of billions of dollars into fixing and upgrading the country's dams
NOAA confirms last month was hottest June ever in US
Last month made history as the hottest June ever recorded in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).June temperatures were the highest scie…
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Biden administration cancels additional $55.6 million in student debt
The Department of Education announced Friday that $55.6 million of student loan debt would be canceled, bringing the total amount to $1.5 billion.
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Four states investigate the online fundraising tactics of both political parties | CNN Politics
WinRed, an online fundraising platform used by Republicans, has gone to court in an effort to stop probes by the attorneys general in Maryland, Minnesota, New York and Connecticut.
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China criticizes US moves to expand financial sanctions
China’s government has criticized new U.S. moves to reduce access to American financial markets and said it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation
Pentagon spokesperson warns of ‘concerning’ Taliban advances
The press secretary renewed the Biden administration’s calls for Afghan security forces to take up the fight against the Taliban.
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Blackburn: ‘Taylor Swift would be the first victim’ of socialism, Marxism
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said during an interview published this week that Taylor Swift, who came out against her ahead of the 2018 midterms, and other performers would be “the first victim”…
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White House officials start to lay out Biden’s sweeping social safety net plan for allies | CNN Politics
White House officials have begun laying out the contents of President Joe Biden’s sweeping plan to expand the social safety net for its allies inside and outside of Congress as they get ready to move on Capitol Hill without Republican support.
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DHS taps new head for intel office
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tapping a new head for its intelligence operations, a shift in leadership for a wing of DHS that has come under increased scrutiny in the wake of the Ja…
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Mo Brooks slams Senate competitor Katie Britt as a 'pretender,' weighs in on 'Marxist' critical race theory
Rep. Mo Brooks, who is running in the Republican primary to succeed retiring Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, slammed his competitor Katie Boyd Britt as a "pretender" from the "establishment" in an interview with Fox News at CPAC on Friday.
FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug review
The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
Convicted terrorists were leading faith-based services in federal prisons, an inspector general report reveals | CNN Politics
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has agreed to make five recommended changes to their religious services program after the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General found “significant deficiencies” that include high-risk inmates like those convicted on terrorism charges were leading services.
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Reporter’s Notebook: The Olympics’ long history of getting political
The U.S. Olympic trials over the past few weeks were a warm-up to see who may stand atop the podium for America. And, the trials doubled as a dress rehearsal for possible protests by American athletes at the Games.
What to know about Richard Branson's spaceflight, as billionaires race to the cosmos
What to know about Richard Branson's spaceflight on Virgin Galactic and how to watch it live.
Biden tells Putin to 'disrupt' ransomware groups operating out of Russia
President Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to “disrupt” ransomware groups operating out of Russia amid another series of attacks this week.
First responders endure emotional toll of Surfside condo collapse: "It's heartbreaking"
"We feel the pain. We feel the agony that they're feeling," said Scott Dean, a Miami Urban Search and Rescue team leader.
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White House defends Hunter Biden's art selling scheme: 'He has the right to pursue an artistic career'
The White House Friday defended a deal it brokered to allow Hunter Biden's artwork, which could be listed as high as $500,000 each, to sell to anonymous buyers and with no disclosure to the public.
'Housing is infrastructure': Marcia Fudge's vision for a HUD that serves the people
"It’s just important that we start to do the things that HUD is required to do make sure that fair housing is once again the law of the land," Fudge said.
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Roll the tape: Republicans release video of all the times Democrats wanted to 'defund the police'
EXCLUSIVE: The largest House conservative caucus on Friday released a mash-up video of the many times progressives have called for defunding the police to push back on Democrats' latest efforts to accuse the GOP of being the party that wants to cut law enforcement funds.
Actor Danny Trejo explores 'redemption' in new memoir
In “Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood," the veteran character actor writes about his early turmoils and eventual journey to success.
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How We'll Know When The COVID-19 Crisis Is Over
Life might feel like it's getting back to normal. But we're not out of the woods yet. Here's what the end of the pandemic might look like.
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EU reaches 70 percent vaccine delivery goal for adults
The European Union (EU) has reached its goal of delivering enough coronavirus vaccines to fully vaccinate at least 70 percent of its adult population, officials announced Saturday.European Commissi…
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Public transit dangles discounts, new tech as it tries to turn the corner on the pandemic
Some systems are looking to provide equitable access for front-line workers who have relied on their services during the pandemic.
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New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain's hospitals
After a brief respite that brought their routines back to pre-pandemic norms, managers at the Hospital del Mar in northeastern Spain's Barcelona are facing a sharp rise in infections
US turns corner, but world way behind on COVID-19
The United States has finally turned the corner on the pandemic, thanks to the widespread availability of vaccines. But in much of the rest of the world, vaccines are scarce and cases and deat…
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Where Are The Newest COVID Hot Spots? Mostly Places With Low Vaccination Rates
As the delta variant takes over in the U.S., new, localized outbreaks are emerging. Those surges are likely driven by pockets of dangerously low vaccination rates.
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North Korea rejects AstraZeneca vaccine, think tank says
Pyongyang is now looking at other vaccine options, the report by the Institute for National Security Strategy said.
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COVID surging in Missouri as delta variant overwhelms hospitals
Missouri is among a growing list of states that have seen rising infections, with new cases increasing 46% over the last two weeks.
CDC puts out new guidance on masks in schools
In new guidance for the fall, the CDC says students who are vaccinated can go without masks unless they are riding the school bus or their school decides otherwise.
Fauci says Pfizer head apologized for not giving ‘heads up’ on booster announcement
Anthony Fauci said Friday that Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla called him to apologize for not warning top health officials ahead of the company’s announcement that it would be seeking authoriz…
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Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions
Heart inflammation link to Pfizer and Moderna jabs
But European regulators say the benefits of Covid vaccines continue to far outweigh the risks.
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Los Angeles County reports 165 percent spike in COVID-19 cases in a week
Los Angeles County is reporting a 165 percent spike in coronavirus infections in a single week amid the rise of the highly contagious delta variant.The L.A. County Department of Public Health …
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Missouri becomes ground zero for COVID-19 battle
More than half the population has not taken a COVID-19 vaccine in Missouri, which is dealing with one of the worst situations with the coronavirus across the country.As parts of the United States e…
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Russia blames increase in deaths in June on delta variant
The head of Russia’s state coronavirus task force says the number of deaths nationwide in June this year rose nearly 14% over June 2020
Vaccination rate among immigrants held by ICE remains low as infections surge
ICE is currently detaining more than 27,000 immigrants. So far, just over 1,300 detainees have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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CDC says vaccinated children and teachers won't need masks in class this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall.
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Mississippi warns vulnerable residents to avoid indoor gatherings no matter vaccination status
Mississippi cautioned residents aged 65 and older and those with chronic medical conditions to avoid indoor mass gatherings whether or not they are vaccinated against the coronavirus. The…
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UK prime minister plans major economic speech on pandemic recovery
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly working on a speech highlighting his government’s efforts to launch a post-pandemic economic recovery after Friday’s monthly jobs report revealed …
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U.S. administers nearly 333 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines - CDC
The United States had administered 332,966,409 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Friday morning and distributed 386,058,070 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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