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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation” after fractious fellow Democrats resolved a months-long standoff in their ranks to seal the deal.
Tens of thousands of activists march outside U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
Climate protests were also held across Europe, including in London, Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Zurich and Istanbul.
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Biden: Families of separated children deserve compensation
President Joe Biden says families of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration should be compensated.
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Biden calls infrastructure bill a "once-in-a-generation" investment after House sends it to his desk
The House passed the bill and approved a rule on the Build Back Better bill that will allow for a vote on that bill later this month.
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Roads, transit, internet: What's in the infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion infrastructure plan that now goes to President Joe Biden to sign into law has money for roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet and more.
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Merrick Garland is caught in a pickle with Steve Bannon | CNN Politics
It’s been 16 days since the Democratic-controlled House approved a contempt resolution against former Trump White House political Svengali Steve Bannon for his refusal to provide testimony to the January 6 committee.
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Giuliani says in deposition he ‘didn’t have the time’ to verify election claims: CNN
Rudy Giuliani, who served as Former President Trump’s personal attorney, said during a deposition in mid-August that he “didn’t have the time” to look into whether reports of election fraud w…
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The Memo: Democrats go to war over ‘wokeness’
Internal Democratic tensions over cultural change, equity and “wokeness” are boiling over after the party’s dismal showing in this week’s elections.Progressives and centrists are in a pitched battl…
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Voting distrust likely to continue despite smooth election
The first major election day following a year of relentless attacks on voting rights and election officials went off largely without a hitch.
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WaPost, WSJ take different approaches to Trump claims
The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal took different approaches in the last week to dealing with President Trump’s baseless claims about the election, underscoring the continued difficult…
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Chris Christie delivers tough message to Republican audience, saying GOP gains hinge on moving on from 2020 | CNN Politics
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told some of the Republican Party’s most influential donors and bundlers Saturday that the only way for the party to continue building on last Tuesday’s electoral successes is to move beyond former President Donald Trump’s fixation with the 2020 election...
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House GOP members who voted for infrastructure bill face backlash from Republican colleagues
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., called her colleagues who voted for the bill “RINOS" – Republicans in name only.
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Biden hails ‘long overdue’ infrastructure bill after it passes House with GOP votes: ‘Just getting started'
President Biden on Saturday hailed the passing of what he called a "long overdue" infrastructure bill after it passed the House with Republican votes a day earlier -- and said "we’re just getting started."
McAuliffe’s loss exposes deepening Democratic rift
Terry McAuliffe’s stinging loss in Virginia laid bare the deepening rift between Democrats who believe moderation and party loyalty win elections and those desperate for new blood. To Democrat…
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Culture war fight finds mixed success in school board races
School board candidates opposing mask mandates and lessons about racism in U.S. history won in red states and some politically divided districts, but often came up short in their bids to shape policy for school districts over the newest culture war issue., The political tracking website Ballotpedia
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DOJ officials unfazed by calls to expedite Bannon contempt decision | CNN Politics
To many in Washington, the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon appears cut and dried: The podcaster and former Trump adviser has openly spurned a congressional subpoena to testify in an investigation into the January 6 US Capitol attack, claiming to be covered by executive privilege even...
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How Biden’s infrastructure win falls short in one big area
The bill is historic in its scope with $550 billion in new money funneled into hard infrastructure, from overhauling bridges to supercharging Amtrak's most popular rail corridor in the Northeast.
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A call center helps Americans access Obamacare. They struggle to afford their own insurance.
"It's a hard pill to swallow," a frustrated Maximus call center worker said.
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US orders non-emergency officials out of Ethiopia amid conflict
The United States ordered non-emergency officials to leave Ethiopia on Friday due to the ongoing armed conflict and possible supply shortages. In a security alert, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ab…
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Biden sent 70 secret night flights of migrants from border to Florida
More than 70 flights transporting migrants from the southern border to Jacksonville have landed in the dark of night in recent months as the Biden administration struggles to empty overflowing border facilities, the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCongress passes Biden infrastructure plan, the largest climate change investment in U.S. history
When the House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late Friday night, it took the largest congressional action to confront climate change in U.S. history.
Marjorie Taylor Greene praises 'Squad' members for rejecting infrastructure bill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene praised the six members of the "Squad" for their rejection of President Joe Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
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As Supreme Court considers abortion cases, local governments impose bans
Municipal abortion bans have more than doubled since the start of 2021, according to advocates on both sides of the issue.
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COP26: Thousands march for Glasgow's biggest protest
Organisers say about 100,000 people joined a rally on Glasgow Green - the city's largest protest in memory.
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Some Sept. 11 Trial Secrets May Not Be Secrets Anymore
GUANTÁNAMO BAY, Cuba — Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted. The acknowledgment that some secrets at the Guantánamo court...
Poll: Biden voters say pilot who said ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ should be punished
Nearly 3 in 4 people who voted for President Biden in the 2020 election say they want the pilot who allegedly said “Let’s go, Brandon” on a flight to be punished, according to a poll rele…
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Democrats brace for flood of retirements after Virginia rout
Democrats are bracing for the possibility of a coming wave of retirements as the party comes to grips with a series of ominous electoral losses in Virginia and other states that portend trouble in …
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POLITICO Playbook: How Biden and Pelosi saved BIF
And President Joe Biden secures the biggest win of his presidency so far.
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US Navy launches ship to commemorate gay rights activist Harvey Milk
The U.S. Navy held a ceremony on Saturday christening and launching a ship in San Diego that commemorates LGBT activist and icon Harvey Milk.“The secretary of the Navy needed to be here today …
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After victory, Biden seeks political rebound
President Biden is hoping to rebound from a challenging few months that saw the American public turn negative on his presidency by building momentum on the House passage on Friday of a bipartisan i…
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Sudan activists announce strikes, reject power-sharing with army
Protest movement promises to continue demonstrating until a full civilian government is established to lead transition.
Cruz calls 2021 elections 'enormously consequential,' does not rule out 2024 run
Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida weigh in on the 2022 midterms and whether they'll run for president in 2024.
'This is not OK': Kids still being sent to facilities run by troubled provider
A watchdog group says Michigan is still paying a company banned after teen’s death.
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'We delivered': Biden touts infrastructure win after chaotic late night vote
The advancement of the bills is a much needed victory for Biden after a string of setbacks at home and abroad over the last three months.
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Biden gets his infrastructure win and an education on a new Washington | CNN Politics
Final passage of a massive public works bill Friday provided President Joe Biden what had increasingly seemed like a vanishing ideal: A major, bipartisan accomplishment that has the power to improve the lives of millions of Americans.
www.cnn.comNikki Haley: leaders should release tax returns and prove mental competency
Comments by Republican believed to hold presidential ambitions questioning Biden’s mental health could also apply to Trump Nikki Haley: ‘If you’re going to have anyone above a certain age in a position of power … you should have some sort of cognitive test.’ Photograph: Olivier...
Bipartisan mayors praise passage of infrastructure bill
A group of mayors from both parties praised the House’s passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, calling it a “momentous day” for America.The U.S. Conference of Mayors…
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Biden says he has 'no idea' what payments to illegal immigrants will be, but backs compensation
President Biden on Saturday said that illegal immigrants who were separated during the Trump administration "deserve some kind of compensation," although he has "no idea" what the dollar amount would be – days after he called reports of $450,000 payments "garbage."
In SC, Rep. Rice hopes impeachment vote doesn't eclipse 2022
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says that he hopes his vote this year to impeach President Donald Trump won’t be enough to overshadow his other accomplishments as he seeks a sixth term.
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Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges
As this year’s U.N. climate talks go into their second week, negotiations on key topics are inching forward.
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Biden’s diplomacy push meets its match as Ethiopia unravels
U.S. officials have done almost everything in their power to try and stop the fighting. Now they're urging Americans to leave the country as rebels draw closer to the capital.
www.politico.comTrucking industry hails 'huge victory' after Labor Secretary says most truckers will be exempt from Biden's vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate will not apply to truckers who work alone or exclusively outdoors, CNBC reported.
Lawmakers who bucked their parties on the $1T infrastructure bill
Six progressive Democrats and 13 Republicans bucked party lines on Friday in a vote on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, which passed the House 228-206.Democratic Reps. Ilhan Oma…
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Bosnians worried push to create Serb army may prompt violence
Bosnians say it would be a ‘defeat for humanity’ to allow creation of a separate Serb army in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Narcan? The lifesaving treatment that can reverse opioid overdose symptoms
Houston authorities say that a chaotic concert stampede that left 8 people dead included a suspected unwanted opioid injection that caused several people to be injected with the drug Narcan to reverse the symptoms of a drug overdose.
November 6 news on Travis Scott's Astroworld festival deaths
At least eight people are dead and many others were injured after a crowd surged forward as rapper Travis Scott was on stage at the Astroworld Festival in Houston Friday.
Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festival
Houston officials say they will ask tough questions in their investigation of a crowd surge at a music festival that killed eight people.
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EXPLAINER: Here is why crowd surges can kill people
The crowd deaths at a Houston music festival have added to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event.
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Pennsylvania's Democratic governor admits to violating state election law
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf admitted to violating state election law.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP sees a new playbook for 2022 midterms in Glenn Youngkin's campaign against critical race theory
Denouncing critical race theory helped Glenn Youngkin win his first election: a contentious governor's race in Virginia over Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
Investors sour on cannabis after Democrats fail to help industry
Plummeting stock prices and lack of federal action has soured investors
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Florida gov says Biden admin has landed dozens of secret flights carrying illegal migrants into the state
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that more than 70 night-time flights moving migrants from the border landed in Jacksonville since the summer -- amid concerns about the effects of the border crisis on states across the country.
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 98
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
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Ice on the edge of survival: Warming is changing the Arctic
The Arctic is warming three times faster than the rest of the Earth and it's on the knife edge of survival
Trump to attend fundraiser for Arizona GOP Senate candidate
Former President Trump is set to attend a fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago resort next week with Arizona GOP Senate candidate Blake Masters, his first public involvement in the state’s marquee Senate r…
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Missing N.C. teen found after using TikTok hand sign alerting she was in danger
The 16-year-old girl used hand signals known "to represent violence at home — I need help — domestic violence," authorities said.
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EXPLAINER: How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet in Glasgow, Scotland, to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the future of polar bears looms over them.
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Ex-PM John Major: Government handling of Paterson case shameful
Conservative Sir John Major says the government has trashed Parliament's reputation at home and abroad over the Owen Paterson case.
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When it comes to canceling student debt, the Trump administration was the party of no. Biden is the party of 'conversations are continuing.'
Newly released documents found Biden has been holding on to a memo detailing whether he can broadly cancel student debt since at least April.
Got milk? Yes, actually, U.S. has too much.
Some parts of the nation have seen localized spikes in milk prices. But most of the nation is facing an oversupply of milk — a challenge policy makers have been struggling to address.
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GOP Reps push for honorable discharge for Marine who criticized chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan
Twelve Republican Congressmen have called for the “honorable discharge” of Marine Stuart Scheller who was court-martialed for criticizing the Biden administration’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
2 teens among 8 dead after crowd surge at Astroworld music festival in Houston
At least eight people are dead after a crowd surging toward the stage Friday night at a massive Houston concert caused panic and chaos, authorities said.
Frustrations grow as marchers demand faster climate action
Tens of thousands of climate activists are marching through Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit
Radicalization's path: In case studies, finding similarities
In the months before he was charged with storming the Capitol, Doug Jensen was sharing conspiracy theories he'd consumed online.
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Poll worker told governor-elect’s 17-year-old son he was not eligible to cast ballot in father’s contest with Terry McAuliffePodcast: Is this a presidency-defining week for Biden? Glenn Youngkin, with his family, thanks supporters before giving his victory speech in Chantilly on Wednesday...
U.S. offers rewards up to $5 mln each in hunt for 4 suspected Mexican drug traffickers
The United States on Friday announced rewards of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of four suspected Mexican drug traffickers, including the brother of jailed drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman.
Knife attack on German train severely injures 3 people
The Bavarian Red Cross says a knife attack on a high-speed train in Germany left three people severely wounded
Texas Gov. Abbott thinks he can attract cargo to Texas ports due to delays in California. Here's why that makes no sense | CNN Business
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thinks the delays at the nation’s largest ports in Southern California is an opportunity for Texas to capture more business.
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Countdown clock, choke points led to chaos at Houston rap concert
Crowds surging forward as the main performer took to the stage at the Astroworld Festival led to chaos and crushed bodies in the darkness of the outdoor concert, say attendees who escaped the tragedy on Friday night.
Trump muscles into Arizona Senate primary
The former president, who has not yet endorsed in the contest, will appear at a fundraiser for Republican Blake Masters.
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AOC blasts Carville for using term 'wokeness,' says mostly 'older people' use the word
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Twitter to slam Democratic strategist James Carville, and others, for blaming “wokeness" for Terry McAuliffe's gubernatorial loss in Virginia.
'Dark patterns': Regulators eye tech tricks that hurt consumers
Congress, the Federal Trade Commission, state regulators and others are lining up for a possible crackdown on auto-renewals and other potentially deceptive practices.
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Missing Oregon mom dead, daughter alive in Idaho forest
Two missing Oregon women were found in an Idaho forest Friday, the mother dead from the elements and the disabled daughter alive with their broken down vehicle
Officer who responded to Ahmaud Arbery's shooting testifies what he saw when he arrived on the scene | CNN
Prosecutors in the trial of three White men charged with the killing of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery called their first witness on Friday, a police officer, after opening statements by the state and defense attorneys.
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Trump slams New York politicians, leaves door open on return to NYC
Former President Donald Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox News, left the door open on whether he will return to New York City, with Mayor Bill de Blasio's term ending and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo having resigned.
Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Shortly after sunrise on a recent Saturday in Benton Harbor, Michigan, residents began lining up for free bottled water so they could drink and cook without fear of the high levels of lead in the city’s tap water.
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Libya’s ruling council says FM suspended, barred from travel
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s ruling presidential council said Saturday that it suspended the county’s chief diplomat, accusing her of not coordinating foreign policy with the council.
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Travis Scott 'devastated' by Texas festival deaths
The rapper says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that occurred at his Astroworld festival.
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Hagerty: Republicans who voted for infrastructure 'put themselves on a path to early retirement'
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., on Saturday criticized Republicans who voted in favor of the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed in the House on Friday night along party lines.
Detroit voters OK commission to consider reparations
DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit will put together a commission to consider some form of reparations for residents.
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Former coal company execs to go on trial for skirting rules
A group of former coal company officials are going on trial in Kentucky next week
Minneapolis organizers say rejected police proposal isn't a failure
The Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign failed to replace the city's police department. But organizers say the loss isn't a failure
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Palma de Mallorca: Fleeing passengers shut down busy Spanish airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport closes for four hours after 21 people run from a plane across the tarmac.
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Fire in Indian hospital COVID-19 ward kills 11 patients
Police in western India say 11 patients have died after a fire broke out in a hospital’s COVID-19 ward
Dems end deadlock, House hands Biden infrastructure win
The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.
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Biden calls infrastructure bill a "once-in-a-generation" investment after House sends it to his desk
The House passed the bill and approved a rule on the Build Back Better bill that will allow for a vote on that bill later this month.
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Virginia Dems concede defeat, say Republicans control House
Democratic leaders in Virginia have conceded that Republicans have won control of the House of Delegates. The Associated Press has not called all of the races yet.
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Biden says passage of $1 trillion infrastructure bill a 'monumental step forward'
President Joe Biden was making last-minute calls to House members as Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed for critical votes Friday on the Democratic agenda.
Court to hear cases of docs convicted in pain pill schemes
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals from two doctors who were convicted of illegally distributing pain medication after writing thousands of prescriptions in short periods.
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Jan. 6 panel chair slams ex-Trump DOJ official for refusing to answer questions at deposition
Rep. Bennie Thompson said the committee was 'willing to take strong measures' after Jeffrey Clark refused to testify.
www.nbcnews.comPelosi's House Democrats approve Biden's infrastructure bill, but centrist revolt thwarts passage of $1.75 trillion social spending package
13 Republicans lent crucial votes to get President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill over the finish line.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Hails Jan. 6 'Political Prisoners' In Jail 'Patriot Wing'
One critic agrees a D.C. jail visit from the Georgia Republican is "cruel and unusual punishment."
These 6 House Democrats voted against the infrastructure bill. These 13 Republicans voted for it. | CNN Politics
The House on Friday voted 228-206 to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill after hours of delays and debating among Democrats, sending the bipartisan measure to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
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Trump slams Biden spending bills as 'Green New Deal,' warns Democrats will lose dozens of House seats in 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump slammed President Biden’s spending agenda as the “Green New Deal bill,” warning that, if passed, the American people will face tax increases, and the Democratic Party will lose dozens of seats in the House of Representatives during the 2022 midterms.
CIA director dispatched to Moscow to warn Russia over troop buildup near Ukraine | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden dispatched CIA Director Bill Burns to Moscow earlier this week to warn the Kremlin that the US is watching its buildup of troops near Ukraine’s border closely, and to attempt to determine what is motivating Russia’s actions.
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Florida turns red: DeSantis touts record as registered Republicans outnumber Democrats for the first time
There are now more registered Republican voters than Democrats in the state of Florida for the first time in the state’s history.
78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Pelosi pulls off $1.2 trillion infrastructure win for Biden
Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrestled her reluctant liberal faction into voting to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill, providing President Joe Biden with a desperately needed legislative victory.
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U.S. to send deportation case notices to 78,000 migrants who were not fully processed
Citing strained resources, U.S. Border Patrol agents did not process tens of thousands of migrants for deportation.
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House passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill, advances social spending plan
House Democrats late Friday night clinched a long-sought victory on President Biden’s domestic agenda, passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill — while advancing an even larger s…
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Powerful New Jersey Senate Democrat says '12,000 ballots recently found' support refusal to concede to truck driver
Democratic New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, who is projected to lose his bid for reelection against a little-known truck driver, is talking about "recently found" ballots to support his refusal to concede the race.
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Congress passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, delivering major win for Biden | CNN Politics
Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, delivering on a major pillar of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda after months of internal deliberations and painstaking divisions among Democrats.
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'A monumental step forward': Biden hails House passage of $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
After months of wrangling, the House late Friday night passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill in a much-needed victory for President Joe Biden.
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NASCAR hopes to distance itself from 'Let's go, Brandon' conservative rally cry
The phrase is used as an insult against President Joe Biden. "We will pursue whoever (is using logos) and get that stuff. That's not OK," NASCAR's president said.
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House passes $555 billion infrastructure bill, sends legislation to Biden’s desk
The 228-206 vote hands Biden a bipartisan legislative victory, but one that took months to accomplish.
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Billionaire tax proposal would raise $557B: JCT
A proposal from Sen. Ron Wyden to tax billionaires’ investment gains annually would raise $557 billion over 10 years, according to preliminary estimates from the Joint Committee on Taxation (…
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Dossier critic Fiona Hill introduced main source to Steele — and, Durham says, 'PR Exec-1'
Fiona Hill has criticized Christopher Steele and said his dossier likely contained Russian disinformation, but she introduced Igor Danchenko, the main source for the research who was indicted in special counsel John Durham's investigation, to both the former MI6 agent and allegedly a Democratic…
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Voting lawsuit keeps Texas, Biden administration at odds
A lawsuit over new voting laws in Texas is bringing the state into court once again with the Biden administration.
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FBI raids locations tied to alleged theft of Ashley Biden’s diary
The FBI has conducted searches of at least two New York locations tied to the conservative investigative group Project Veritas, reportedly in connection with the alleged theft of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden, the youngest daughter of President Joe Biden.
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Florida professors sue over prohibition on testimony in voting rights case
Three University of Florida professors who were barred from testifying in a voting rights lawsuit against the state have sued the university over its conflict-of-interest policy. The professor…
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Biden social and climate bill clears procedural vote in House, where it still awaits final approval
The House passed a key procedural vote to line up eventual passage of President Biden's signature social safety net and climate change bill.
State Department offering up to $10 million reward for information on leaders of DarkSide ransomware group
The DarkSide group was behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.
Exclusive: Inside the Capitol Police intelligence unit overhaul that caused confusion ahead of January 6 | CNN Politics
About two months before the January 6 riot, the US Capitol Police hired two outsiders to overhaul the department’s intelligence operation, giving them control over a unit which had been plagued by inadequate training and a lack of clear standards for years.
www.cnn.comLiberals, moderates strike deal on Biden agenda, clearing way for votes
Warring progressive and moderate House Democrats agreed to a cease-fire on Friday night, clearing the way for votes on key pieces of President Biden’s stalled domestic agenda after a day of chaos a…
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Roads, transit, internet: What's in the infrastructure bill
The House has passed a $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other major improvements to the nation’s infrastructure
‘Poor Josh’: McCarthy mocks Pelosi attempts to salvage Biden spending bills
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday mocked House Democrats on Friday for their negotiations to pass President Joe Biden’s sweeping social spending package.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said employers need to 'stop asking why there is a labor shortage' and 'start asking how we can make jobs better'
Workers want better working conditions, pay, and benefits, Wolf said. "That's not really asking a lot."
Thai protesters recount alleged torture under police custody
Human Rights Watch say allegations are a worrying shift in the police response to the country’s pro-democracy movement.
Kansas City mayor decries new Missouri state gun law
Norah O'Donnell reports on Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
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Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin accuses Gov. Little of breaking law by leaving state without telling her
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachan reportedly claimed on Friday that Gov. Brad Little broke the law by leaving the state without appointing her as acting governor while he was in Florida.
New York county prosecutor casts doubt on sex offense charge against Cuomo
A New York county prosecutor on Friday asked a judge to delay for two months the arraignment of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on a misdemeanor sex offense charge, saying a local sheriff may have botched the case by rushing to file the complaint.
US added 531,000 jobs in October as delta eased
The U.S. added 531,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 4.6 percent as the country began to shake off a summer surge of COVID-19, according to data release…
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Bosnians say it would be a ‘defeat for humanity’ to allow creation of a separate Serb army in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Gun control legislation isn’t going to happen. Here’s what Biden’s doing instead.
As president, Biden has promised billions of dollars in funding for community violence intervention, programs that have been shown to break cycles of violence.
State Department hopes 'new technology' will identify 'Havana Syndrome' cause
State Department officials are “deploying technology” to diplomatic posts around the world to detect the origin of mysterious ailments known as "Havana Syndrome" amid congressional complaints that the health incidents are not being taken seriously enough by the administration.
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Ex-U.S. Justice official declines to testify about his advice to Trump on election
Former top Justice Department official Jeffrey Bossert Clark on Friday declined to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives panel seeking to question him about allegations that he tried to help ex-President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Unemployment rate rose for women and stayed flat for Black workers in October, even as overall jobs numbers improved
The unemployment picture improved for Americans overall in October, but not for women and Black workers.
These Republicans are worried about Trump's attempted coup 2.0 | CNN Politics
CNN’s Jake Tapper uncovers the planning and motivations behind the January 6 insurrection in a new documentary airing Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
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US offers $5 million rewards for 4 Mexican drug lords
The U.S. government is offering $5 million rewards for information leading to the capture of four Mexican drug lords
After Virginia success, Republicans look to weaponize school debates in midterm message
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pledged to "soon unroll a parents' bill of rights," while Senate candidate Jane Timken said she sees education becoming "more of a top of line issue."
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Judge tosses Florida school districts’ lawsuit over mask mandate ban
A Florida judge tossed a challenge from several of the state’s school districts over the Sunshine State’s ban on school mask mandates.In a 22-page decision Friday, an administrative law judge ruled…
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Authorities say an upstate New York man is in grave condition at a hospital after police used a Taser to subdue him and he burst into flames
China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable
Taiwan’s Premier Su Tseng-chang, parliament Speaker You Si-kun and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu included on the blacklist.
What Happens if the Supreme Court Strikes Down New York's Gun Law?
New York state has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the country, sharply limiting people’s ability to carry weapons outside their homes. But questioning from Supreme Court justices this week suggested that the law could soon be declared unconstitutional, upending the way the state...
Officers shot a Black man 59 times. Convicting a federal agent won’t be easy.
The indictment of a deputy U.S. marshal and a Georgia police officer in the killing of Jamarion Robinson was applauded by his family. Experts say the case will most likely fail.
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RNC chair Ronna McDaniel says ‘successful’ Virginia get-out-the-vote effort a ‘test run’ for 2022 midterms
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel says the GOP’s get-out-the-vote efforts in Virginia were a 'test run' for 2022 midterms
As Israel threatens power cuts, how can Palestine pay its bills?
Israel has threatened rolling power cuts in the Palestinian territory amid ‘acute’ financial downturn.
Police: Armed man fatally shot at a North Carolina Walmart
Authorities say police have fatally shot an armed man who reportedly pointed a gun at a worker at a Walmart store in North Carolina
Indiana congressman regains control of Twitter account but stands by post that misgendered official
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) regained control of his official Twitter account on Friday after losing access over a post that misgendered a transgender health official, but says he still stands by his or…
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Chauvin, ex-wife plead not guilty to tax evasion charges
A judge has entered not guilty pleas on tax evasion charges on behalf of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, and for the officer’s ex-wife
Rapper Fetty Wap released on $500,000 bond in drug case
The FBI arrested the musician known for "Trap Queen" and other songs on Oct. 28 and prosecutors called him a "kilogram-level redistributor" in the scheme.
www.nbcnews.comLawmakers who bucked their parties on the $1T infrastructure bill
Six progressive Democrats and 13 Republicans bucked party lines on Friday in a vote on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, which passed the House 228-206.Democratic Reps. Ilhan Oma…
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Rep. Baird letter to Pelosi, Hoyer slams six-hour vote used for 'political stunts'
Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., is voicing his concerns in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer about the length of time a vote for the House to adjourn was left open on Friday.
The ‘deep human rights crisis’ hanging over Nicaragua’s elections
President Daniel Ortega is set to win a fourth straight term, but rights groups say November 7 vote is not free or fair.
Sacramento detectives use DNA to find 'Cloverleaf Rapist'
Authorities in Sacramento have arrested a man suspected of committing a series of violent sexual assaults by using DNA technology and genealogy websites to identify him
Biden cancels Friday night trip to Delaware amid Democratic bickering
President Joe Biden canceled a Friday night trip to Delaware for the weekend as he tried to resolve bickering between Democrats on a social spending plan, the White House said.
Progressive House Democrats oppose resolution to support Cuban protesters
A number of House Democrats on Wednesday voted against a resolution that would condemn the Cuban government and offer support for protesters throughout the country.
Brazilian music star Marília Mendonça dies in plane crash
A statement posted to Mendonça's Twitter account confirmed the deaths of the musician and four other people on board the plane.
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Official Myanmar records mistaken about detained US reporter
Danny Fenster is among about 100 journalists who have been detained since the February 1 coup.
Alleged kidnapper of 4-year-old girl sent to maximum security prison
Suspect 36-year-old Terence Darrell Kelly is charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith from a campsite on Oct. 16.
Hunters rescued after a week stranded at Alaska fish camp
There were no injuries reported among the group of seven who became stuck after the Yukon River iced over while they were on a hunting trip.
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Tulsi Gabbard to Democrats: 'Stop trying to divide us'
Tulsi Gabbard issued a message to members of the Democratic Party, telling them they must end the “open-border policy" and “respect” Americans.
Former USC athletic official pleads guilty ahead of U.S. college scam trial
A former senior associate athletic director at the University of Southern California pleaded guilty on Friday to participating in a vast fraud and bribery scheme that allowed wealthy parents' children to gain admission to colleges as fake sports recruits.
Appeals court stays vaccine mandate on larger businesses
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers. The 5th U.S.
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COVID-19 updates: 70% of American adults fully vaccinated
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 749,000 Americans.
Wisconsin health care group and Aaron Rodgers end partnership after QB says he's unvaccinated
Rodgers said on Friday he had taken an unproven anti-parasite drug instead of getting vaccinated against COVID.
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Answering kids' (and parents') questions about the Covid-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11 | CNN
Experts answer typical questions kids 5 to 11 and their parents have about the Covid-19 vaccine now available for this age group.
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U.S. administers 429.4 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines –CDC
The United States has administered 429,442,508 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Saturday morning and distributed 533,019,545 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
No NFL doctor told Aaron Rodgers vaccinated people can't catch or spread Covid, league says
A Wisconsin-based health care organization also cut ties with Rodgers after revealing he's unvaccinated and has sought out alternate treatments that have been disproven.
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Vaccine for kids paves way for protection against long-haul COVID
With a COVID vaccine now available for younger children, the benefit is not just protecting against severe disease -- but also against lingering long-haul symptoms.
Newsmax says it will implement vaccine requirement
Newsmax, the conservative news outlet, said it plans to implement a coronavirus vaccine requirement for its employees.According to Mediaite, which obtained a copy of an email sent to employees…
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He survived severe Covid-19; now he's getting vaccinated, but losing friends | CNN
Jim Sells is 71, a self-described “strong conservative” who’s on social media all the time. As the pandemic unfolded in the United States, his online social network was the source of a lot of his ideas about Covid-19 and what the risks of the virus could be.
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Antiviral pills for Covid-19 -- not a cure, but a great tool | CNN
A pill to treat Covid – Pfizer and Merck both generated excitement with news they have pills that could help keep people out of the hospital if they catch coronavirus.
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Easing of COVID travel restrictions lets loved ones reunite
Travel restrictions that have separated couples and relatives living in different countries are about to end
How Trump’s deal with Moderna hampers the global vaccine effort
Operation Warp Speed poured billions into Moderna and agreed not to share its vaccines abroad. Now the company is holding up the race to vaccinate low-income countries.
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What to know about the new OSHA vaccine mandate, and how it will impact you
The new OSHA vaccine mandate regulations cover a majority of the American workforce.
U.S. expects delays Monday when COVID-19 travel restriction lifts, official says
The United States is preparing for long lines and delays on Monday when restrictions are lifted on non-U.S. citizen international travelers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, a senior official told Reuters on Friday.
Report: US cancels vaccine maker's multimillion dollar deal
The federal government has canceled a multimillion dollar deal with Emergent BioSolutions, a Maryland- based vaccine manufacturer with facilities in Baltimore that were found to have produced millions of contaminated vaccine doses this spring.
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Vaccine mandate that's benched Kyrie Irving is "not going to change," NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams says
New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate has kept Irving, who isn't inoculated, benched.
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Hyenas at Denver Zoo test positive for COVID-19
Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in the animal worldwide.The hyenas were tested after several lions at the zoo became sick, according to The As…
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