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White House fires back at Florida's GOP governor over handling of COVID surge
The White House on Thursday hit back at Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis after he told President Joe Biden he will stand "in his way" while the country experiences an alarming surge of COVID-19 cases, with press secretary Jen Psaki saying the "facts" about hospitalizations in Florida speak for themselves.
Texas governor orders new try at passing GOP voting laws
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered another special legislative session to again try to pass a Republican-backed voting bill.
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US automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles
President Joe Biden has announced a commitment from U.S. carmakers that electric vehicles will make up as much as half of their sales by the end of the decade.
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Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
Senators are struggling to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan. A late-night session Thursday stalled out as new debates emerged over proposed amendments to the $1 trillion package.
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Lawmakers give Cuomo deadline in impeachment probe
State lawmakers are telling New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that their ongoing impeachment investigation is “nearing completion” and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene letter to Capitol Police: Pelosi used you as ‘political pawns’ - Washington Examiner
Escalating her war with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the one-sided investigation of the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riots at the Capitol, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene charged that the top Democrat used the U.S. Capitol Police as “political pawns” to target Republicans and smear former President Donald...
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Biden blocks removal of most Hong Kong residents from U.S. for 18 months, cites China repression
President Joe Biden said China undermined the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents by imposing a security law that has led to arrests there.
Trump asks if Rand Paul has ‘learned lesson’ on endorsements
Former President Trump singled out Sen. Rand Paul on Thursday, asking if the Kentucky Republican “will apologize” for breaking with him in an Ohio GOP House primary. Trump’s candidate of choic…
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House lawmaker suing Pelosi over mask rule says he has COVID
One of the three congressional Republicans suing Speaker Nancy Pelosi over fines for not wearing masks during a U.S.
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DOJ watchdog fails to answer questions on 2016 Clinton leaks or find evidence of Giuliani role - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department’s watchdog released a report on the FBI’s “culture of unauthorized media contacts” in 2016, revealing investigators failed to identify FBI leakers from the 2016 presidential campaign while casting doubt on the FBI’s evidence that Rudy Giuliani was leaked to. DOJ Inspector...
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Despite resignation calls, Andrew Cuomo digs in and, so far, stays in office
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been meeting with advisers and figuring out his legal options following a bombshell report accusing him of sexual harassment.
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Trump wants to replace Olympic ‘wokesters’ with ‘Patriots’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump blasted the U.S. women's Olympic soccer team Thursday for being "woke" after its loss to Canada. "If our soccer team, headed by a radical group of Leftist Maniacs, wasn’t woke, they would have won the Gold Medal instead of the Bronze," Trump said in a statement...
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Jan. 6 select panel takes over House probe of Trump DOJ
The Oversight Committee's chair said in a statement that "we look forward to the Select Committee fully exposing the former president’s unconstitutional attacks on our democracy."
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Andrew Cuomo’s looming exit is bad news for GOP gubernatorial prospects - Washington Examiner
Impeaching and expelling Gov. Andrew Cuomo is shaping up to be a political imperative for New York Democrats as they move to maintain their total grip on power in Albany.In overwhelmingly Democratic New York, a politically wounded Cuomo on the 2022 ballot represents the Republican Party’s best...
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'No turning back:' Biden signs order targeting half of all vehicles sold in US to be zero-emissions by 2030
The move is part of the administration's broader agenda to tackle climate change and compete with China, a leader in the electric vehicle market.
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Democrats should raise U.S. debt ceiling on their own -McConnell
Democrats should vote to raise the debt ceiling on their own, U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday, as the federal government moves closer to exhausting its borrowing capability. Democrats are planning to vote on a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill that will...
Trump slams US women’s soccer team: Would have gold if not ‘woke’
Former President Trump on Thursday criticized an old target — the U.S. women’s national soccer team — by saying players would have won the gold medal and not the bronze at the Olympics if they were…
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Pete Buttigieg says he doesn't know why Elon Musk's Tesla wasn't invited to Biden's clean-car showcase
Elon Musk tweeted overnight, "Yeah, seems odd that Tesla wasn't invited" to Biden's clean-car event at the White House alongside Ford, GM and the UAW.
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
A rare clash between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats may have created a blueprint for pressuring a White House that needs to walk a tightrope to satisfy all members of its party to pass its ambitious agenda.
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Debate Over Presidential War Powers Sets Up Test for a Divided GOP
WASHINGTON — When it comes to reining in presidential war powers, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, regarded as a leading prospect for the 2024 Republican nomination, agrees with President Joe Biden. Hawley supports repealing a decades-old law authorizing the use of military force in Iraq, which has...
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order on migrant transfers
A federal judge blocked Gov. Greg Abbott's order directing troopers to pull over vehicles suspected of transporting migrants in federal custody.
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Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says Trump is 'a vile man' who did 'more damage to the United States than any other leader' in recent history
Trump claims the election was stolen, but "he was the one that was trying to steal the election from President Biden," Alexander Vindman said.
Read: New York State impeachment committee’s letter to the governor’s attorney advising investigation is almost complete | CNN Politics
The New York State Impeachment committee sent a letter Thursday morning to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attorney advising him the investigation is “near completion.”
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Senators gird for all-nighter ‘on steroids’ to propel $3.5T Democratic plan
Republicans have held back on painful amendments to the bipartisan deal, saving their firepower for Democrats’ spending plan.
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Watchdog: No evidence Giuliani had Clinton probe inside info
The Justice Department’s inspector general says it did not find evidence that FBI agents shared inside information about the Hillary Clinton email investigation with Rudy Giuliani.
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www.politico.comTrump push for faster, but wasteful dishwashers appears headed for rinse cycle
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump really got the crowd going last year when he promised them faster dishwashers. "Anybody have a new dishwasher?" Trump said at the campaign rally in Milwaukee in January 2020, using hyperbole to claim modern, efficient dishwashers needed 10 cycles to clean...
Senate in talks to quickly pass infrastructure bill
Senators are aiming to wrap up a bipartisan infrastructure bill likely this weekend, though Republicans didn’t rule out that it could be as soon as Thursday.GOP senators, coming out of back-t…
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Biden touts LGBTQ diversity in announcing sixth round of judicial nominees | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced four judicial nominees, including two barrier-breaking nominations of LGBTQ judges, marking his sixth round of judicial nominees since taking office as his administration seeks to maintain a rapid pace of nominations and confirmations.
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Biden speaks with Trumka’s family after labor leader’s death
President Biden on Thursday said he spoke with the family of Richard Trumka, remembering the longtime labor leader who died earlier in the day as a close friend and a fierce advocate for the m…
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CBO says bipartisan infrastructure bill would add $256B to deficit over 10 years
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Thursday released an analysis saying the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package would add $256 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade, a…
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Some party leaders blamed the former president in the charged moments after the insurrection – but are now embarking on a campaign of revisionism Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, speaks on the steps of the US Capitol on 29 July. He pulled all five of his picks from the House select...
Iran swears in new hard-line president amid regional tension
Iran has sworn in Ebrahim Raisi, a protégé of the country's supreme leader, as its new president. The inauguration on Thursday completes hard-liners’ dominance of all branches of government in the Islamic Republic.
apnews.comTrump and his allies continue to pour donor money into Trump's businesses
Donald Trump may be out of office, but political donor money continues to pour into his properties across the country. In just the first six months of this year, dozens of Republican campaigns and political groups have together spent at least $750,000 at Trump properties, with nearly half of...
Grassley quizzes DOJ on MS-13 task force amid fears of gang members sneaking through border
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has written to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting answers about an MS-13 task force that he fears has been either scaled down or abolished entirely amid continued fears that members of the brutal gang are using the crisis at the southern border to sneak into...
Feds open broad probe of Phoenix police
The Justice Department’s “pattern or practice” investigation is the third launched under the Biden administration.
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Did Giuliani have inside info on Hillary Clinton probe in 2016? DOJ watchdog inconclusive
The Justice Department IG can't determine if Rudy Giuliani knew of the decision to re-open the Clinton probe in the closing days of the 2016 election.
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Civil rights leaders plan voting rights marches in 5 cities to push for federal legislation
Civil rights leaders from Washington to Phoenix are planning marches on Aug. 28 to push Congress to pass new protections around voting rights.Why it matters: A landmark voting rights proposal remains stalled in the U.S. Senate, as Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and other...
Senate GOP poised to give Biden huge political victory
Senate Republicans are about to hand President Biden a huge political victory by voting for a historic $1 trillion infrastructure package that the president can then tout as fulfilling a campaign p…
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GOP Congressman Mo Brooks asks court to grant him immunity from January 6 suit
Brooks said a White House employee asked him to speak at the rally.
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U.S. jobless claims down 14,000 to 385,000 as economy rebounds
The U.S. economy is still 6.8 million jobs short of where it stood in February 2020.
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Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises
The number of people in federal immigration detention has risen markedly under President Joe Biden. Since the end of February, the number of detainees has more than doubled, to nearly 27,000 as of July 22.
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Border patrol union endorses Texas representative as migrant crisis escalates
Texas freshman Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, received an endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) ahead of the 2022 midterm election cycle.
Inside a Kamala Harris crisis dinner
A group of the Democratic Party's most influential women met for dinner at a home in the nation’s capital last month to game out how to defend Vice President Kamala Harris and her chief of staff, Tina Flournoy, against a torrent of bad press.Why it matters: It's telling that so early in the...
People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven
President Joe Biden has granted temporary refuge to people from Hong Kong. The move comes as the Chinese government tries to crush the pro-democracy movement and tighten its control on a city once known for its freedom.
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New York Assembly ‘nearing completion’ of Cuomo impeachment investigation - Washington Examiner
The New York State Assembly is nearing the conclusion of its impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the sexual misconduct allegations against him.Judiciary Chairman Charles Lavigne announced Wednesday that independent lawyers informed the governor’s counsel that “the Committee’s...
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U.S. expands citizenship eligibility for children of same-sex couples born overseas
Children born abroad to couples who used assisted reproductive technology, like surrogacy, will now qualify for U.S. citizenship, even if the U.S. parent is not biologically related to them.
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Cuomo gets final call for evidence as New York lawmakers wrap up impeachment probe
Lawmakers have asked Cuomo's counsel to provide "any additional evidence or written submissions" by Aug. 13.
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Texas governor calls second special session for GOP's push to change election laws
Democrats have been blocking a Republican elections law by fleeing the state to deny the GOP a quorum during the current legislative session.
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Top WH adviser Anita Dunn dodging public ethics disclosure
One of President Biden's top advisers has been able to skirt publicly disclosing her personal finances and business interests, unlike other presidential appointees, due to an ethics loophole.
Belarus Olympian Timanovskaya says grandmother warned her not to come home
Krystina Timanovskaya says she fled after being warned it was not safe to fly home from the Olympics.
www.bbc.comA Republican and Democrat walk into a town hall. Can they help fix Congress?
The squabbles in Congress have grown so venomous it inspired Reps. Dean Phillips and Dusty Johnson to try something new.
Judge in eviction moratorium challenge indicates she'll move quickly to consider case
Two groups representing property owners had asked the federal judge Wednesday evening to block enforcement of the latest CDC eviction moratorium.
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Rashida Tlaib wants to give a pass to people who don't pay water, electricity or internet bills
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is pushing for legislation that would let people who fail to pay their water, electricity or broadband bills off the hook.
Out-of-control wildfire destroys town of Greenville, California, as dry, gusty conditions encourage rapid spread
Wildfires in the West have spread so rapidly amid dry, gusty conditions that a California town has been completely destroyed.
Northwest heat wave targeted vulnerable, tested climate prep
The unprecedented heat wave that swept the Pacific Northwest this summer killed scores of the region's most vulnerable who couldn't leave their homes, afford air conditioning or get a ride to public cooling centers.
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US to probe Phoenix police over excessive force allegations
The Justice Department is launching a widespread probe into the police force in Phoenix to examine whether officers have been using excessive force and abusing people experiencing homelessness.
apnews.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: GOP latches on to Cori Bush’s private security spending
And AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is dead at 72.
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iPhone, iPad update will detect and report child sexual abuse images
Apple announced the feature as part of a three-pronged update to make its devices safer for minors.
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Psaki won't say if Biden admin will require migrants to be vaccinated as it considers mandate for legal travel
White House press secretary Jen Psaki did not say Thursday whether the Biden administration will require vaccines for migrants coming across the southern border even as she acknowledged that the administration is considering mandating vaccines for foreign travelers entering the United States.
At inauguration, Raisi promises Iran’s ‘engagement with world’
New president reiterates stance that boosting relations with regional neighbours top of his foreign policy.
Unemployment cliff: 4.2 million gig workers will soon lose jobless aid
Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid.
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Dems plot to squeeze health care promises into social spending bill
To squeeze as many of their priorities as possible in the budget resolution, lawmakers are discussing making some of the new health spending temporary.
www.politico.comBiden taps Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson as appeals court nominee
President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson, who would be the first LGBT woman to serve on US circuit court.
Rising Covid cases take a toll on Biden’s standing
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Justice watchdog can't pinpoint FBI leaks prior to 2016 election
Inspector general found FBI policy "widely ignored" as dozens interacted with reporters.
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Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan to file lawsuit against embattled governor: Lawyer
Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, plans to sue him for allegedly retaliating against her for coming forward.
‘Woke means you lose’: Donald Trump rails at USWNT after Olympic bronze
Loser of presidential election attacks team who won bronzeTrump falsely says players did not stand for anthem United States players pose for a photo after winning bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Photograph: François Nel/Getty Images Donald Trump, who spent significant portions of his...
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Richard Trumka, head of AFL-CIO and influential labor leader, dies at age 72
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the country has "just lost a giant."
www.cbsnews.comMcConnell: Democrats 'won't get our help' to lift debt limit
Republicans will oppose raising the federal debt limit if Democrats pursue their $3.5 trillion, 10-year plan to strengthen social and environment programs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. The Kentucky Republican's threat was the most explicit he has been about his desire...
White House, state AGs seek ways to hold manufacturers, dealers responsible for gun crimes
The White House says states have ways to get around a federal law that provides blanket immunity to gun manufacturers and dealers for gun crimes.
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Bill Gates says meetings with Epstein were a ‘huge mistake’
Gates expressed regret over relationship with convicted sex offender days after divorce from Melinda was finalised.
DOJ inspector general cannot identify FBI leaks regarding Clinton server in lead-up to 2016 election
A yearslong investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) inspector general revealed that numerous FBI employees had "substantial" media contacts prior to the 2016 presidential election, but it could not determine who leaked sensitive information to reporters.
White House touts more than 864,000 vaccinations in last 24 hours, highest rate since early July | CNN Politics
The White House touted progress in vaccinations in recent days, noting that over the past 24 hours, the US recorded more than 864,000 vaccinations, the highest daily rate since July 3, and praised momentum for vaccine mandates Thursday, days after President Joe Biden issued a vaccine requirement...
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Pennsylvania school official faces calls to resign after booting anti-CRT parent from meeting - Washington Examiner
A Pennsylvania school board president is facing calls to step down after he cut off an Iranian mother who spoke out against critical race theory at a recent board meeting.Anita Edgarian, an immigrant and mother of three, tried to ask if teachers were being taught CRT, but she was abruptly cut...
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Cruz blasts ATF nominee Chipman over 'troubling allegations' of racism, appearance on Chinese state TV
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday blasted the "troubling allegations" surrounding President Biden's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) nominee, citing his past alleged comments about Black ATF agents and a previously undisclosed appearance on a Chinese propaganda media...
Biden sets goal for 50% of new US vehicles to be electric by 2030
President outlines plan to tackle the climate crisis by cutting emissions and tightening pollution standards for cars and trucks Biden at the White House on Thursday. He said: ‘We need to move fast. The rest of the world is moving ahead, we’ve just got to step up.’ Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP Joe...
Britney Spears attorney wants father off conservatorship immediately, claims finances misused
Removal of Jamie Spears was critical to Britney Spears’ wellbeing and an investigation into her father’s use of her money was necessary, the filing said.
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Keep Gov. Gavin Newsom, or kick him out of office? What to know about California recall election.
The list of challengers includes reality star Caitlyn Jenner, radio host Larry Elder and the state's 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee John Cox.
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Cuomo report: Could he face criminal charges?
Here's what laws Gov. Andrew Cuomo may have allegedly violated, according to the attorney general's report, and what criminal charges he could face.
‘Squad’ member touts private security while pushing to defund the police - Washington Examiner
A House Democratic lawmaker says it's OK to have private security amid her calls to defund police departments.Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri explained her stance during an interview with CBS on Thursday. Bush, elected in 2020 and a member of the far-left "Squad," was asked if it was hypocritical to...
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GOP fears grow over Herschel Walker as party leaders seek other candidates in Georgia Senate race | CNN Politics
Republicans from Georgia to Washington, DC, are searching for a viable candidate to mount a Senate bid in the Peach State next year, fearing that former President Donald Trump’s choice, football great Herschel Walker, would implode if he ran and could cost the GOP a winnable seat.
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Russian gay family flees to Spain after threats
The lesbian family suffered homophobic abuse after appearing in a Russian health food ad.
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Key moments from Day 13 of the Olympic Games
Here's what you missed from Day 13 of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Landlords sue Biden after he said they couldn't evict in areas where Delta infections are surging
The groups argued the Biden administration issued the eviction moratorium for "nakedly political reasons" after a wave of Democratic pressure.
18 to stand trial after hazing death of Black student
All eighteen students accused of playing a role in the death of a Black student during an initiation ritual at a Belgian university have been ordered to stand trial
Soros bankrolls group pushing to 'dismantle,' replace Minneapolis Police Department
Money from liberal billionaire George Soros is fueling Vote Yes 4 Minneapolis, an initiative to "dismantle" and replace the Minneapolis Police Department, campaign finance records show.
Notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia fugitive arrested after two years on the run
Mobster Domenico Paviglianiti, known as the "boss of the bosses", has been arrested in Madrid.
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Biden offers ‘safe haven’ to Hong Kong residents who fear China crackdown - Washington Examiner
Hong Kong residents facing deportation from the United States will be permitted to remain for 18 months under a new measure unveiled by U.S. officials in response to China’s crackdown on the city.“The PRC has fundamentally altered the bedrock of Hong Kong’s institutions and suppressed freedoms...
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Kansas Republican turns in substitute teacher’s license after allegedly kicking student
A state GOP lawmaker in Kansas has surrendered his substitute teacher’s license months after being arrested on charges relating to an incident in which he is accused of kicking a high sc…
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Biden signs bill awarding medals to Jan. 6 first responders
President Joe Biden offered “profound gratitude” to law enforcement officers who responded to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection as he signed legislation to award them Congressional Gold Medals for their service.
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Texas border town struggles under surge of migrant families and COVID-19 - Washington Examiner
MCALLEN, Texas — The busiest spot of the southern border for illegal crossings is struggling with an all-time high of migrants and a spike in COVID-19 cases.Last week, 7,000 migrants were released in downtown McAllen, Texas. More than 1,500 tested positive for COVID-19 over the past seven days...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS to probe Phoenix police over excessive force allegations
The Justice Department is launching a widespread probe into the police force in Phoenix to examine whether officers have been using excessive force and abusing people experiencing homelessness.
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Michelle Obama, Stacey Abrams team up, issue call to action on voting rights
In a new effort to fight voter suppression, the duo caution against 'dangerous legislation' and ask voters to resist efforts to trample their rights.
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Biden nominates first LGBT woman to federal circuit court
President Joe Biden is nominating a Vermont judge who played a critical role in paving the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage to become the first openly LGBT woman to serve on any federal circuit court.
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Over 300 cats die in the UK from illness that could be linked to toxic pet food
At least 330 cats in the United Kingdom have died from a rare illness that could be linked to popular cat food brands that have been recalled.
GOP threats on debt ceiling complicate big-spending plans for Hill Democrats - Washington Examiner
Republicans are putting political pressure on Democrats over their proposed go-it-alone $3.5 trillion reconciliation spending and tax bill by threatening to vote against legislation to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling. While Democrats are “extolling the virtues of their latest...
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Israeli jets launch air raids on southern Lebanon
Hezbollah-run station confirms two air raids outside the town of Mahmoudiya, near the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Richard Trumka, longtime president of AFL-CIO, dies at 72
The longtime president of the AFL-CIO labor organization has died at age 72. Richard Trumka had been AFL-CIO president since 2009, after serving as the organization’s secretary-treasurer for 14 years.
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Real estate groups ask federal court to block enforcement of CDC's new eviction moratorium
The effort to revive the lawsuit came a day after the administration announced a new moratorium on evictions in counties hardest hit by COVID-19.
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The Memo: DeSantis-Biden sniping underscores COVID-19 frustration
A nation that had begun to celebrate victory in the exhausting fight against the coronavirus is starting to realize the end is not in sight after all.As the light at the end of the tunnel recedes, …
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Will McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda.
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Texas Gov. Abbott to call 'special session after special session' to make fleeing Dems consider voting bill
EXCLUSIVE: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will continue to call "special session after special session" in an attempt to force Democrats to return to Texas to consider voting reform legislation, Fox News has learned.
Biden's new evictions moratorium faces legality doubts
President Joe Biden may have averted a flood of evictions and solved a growing political problem when his administration reinstated a temporary ban on evictions because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Senate eyeing possible weekend finish for $1T infrastructure bill
Senators are in negotiations over wrapping up a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, with an eye at finishing it as soon as this weekend.Senators say they are looking at holding a ke…
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Wisconsin election officials cancel 205K voter registrations
Wisconsin elections officials have deactivated more than 205,000 voter registrations
Liz Cheney says her father is ‘deeply troubled’ about the state of the Republican Party
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Wednesday said her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney (R), is “deeply troubled” about the state of the Republican Party.“My dad is deeply troubled about where our…
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Justice official accused Trump of using DOJ to push election fraud claims in draft resignation letter | CNN Politics
House investigators have interviewed a former Justice Department official who drafted – but never sent – a resignation letter over what he said were former President Donald Trump’s “direct instructions” to use the department to support his false election fraud claims.
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Majority of NY Assembly would oust Cuomo if he doesn't quit
A majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women.
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Pompeo got $5,800 whisky gift from Japan, but where is it?
The State Department says it's looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given more than two years ago to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo by the government of Japan.
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Nancy Pelosi signs bill honoring officers for defending Capitol during Jan. 6 riots
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi honored police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6 riot with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Majority of Americans in new poll say it would be bad for the country if Trump ran in 2024
A majority of Americans in a new poll think it would be bad for the country if former President Trump runs for office in 2024.The survey, conducted by Quinnipiac University, found that 60 percent o…
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Trump seeks to block Treasury Department from handing over his tax returns to Congress
Lawyers for Trump said the stated reason for seeing the returns, to examine how the IRS audits presidents, is simply a pretext for wanting to look for something embarrassing.
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White House cyber official says ‘commitment’ by ransomware gang suggests Biden’s warnings are being heard | CNN Politics
White House deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said Wednesday that the Biden administration thinks recent comments by a representative of a ransomware gang linked to the May attack on the Colonial Pipeline could amount to a “commitment” the group would not target critical...
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Florida poll: DeSantis falls behind Crist as COVID-19 cases surge
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has slipped behind a Democratic gubernatorial rival in a new poll as he faces scrutiny over his handling of the pandemic amid a surge in COVID-19 cases …
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DeSantis to Biden: 'I don't want to hear blip about COVID from you' until you do your job and secure border
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted President Joe Biden on Wednesday telling him to do his job and secure the southern border and not say “blip” about the coronavirus until he does.
Rubio's chilling warning: China has weaponized US ‘corporate lust for profits'
Communist China has weaponized American "corporate lust for profits" against the U.S., Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio warned during a public hearing Wednesday.
Cuomo jams Democrats with Trump playbook: The Note
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is clinging to office by running plays made familiar by former President Trump, mixing indignant denials with what-aboutism and an instinct to fight.
U.S. to outfit thousands of border agents with body cameras
Customs and Border Protection will begin rolling out roughly 6,000 body cameras by the end of the year.
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Kaine says he has votes to pass Iraq War repeal in Senate
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Wednesday that he has enough GOP support to get a repeal of Iraq War authorizations through the Senate. “We think we have 11 who have either co-sponsored or vote…
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DeSantis hits back at Biden criticism: ‘Why don’t you do your job?’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back on Wednesday after President Biden criticized him and other GOP governors for banning mask mandates.
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Senate panel votes to scrap both Iraq war authorizations
In a historic bipartisan move, a Senate panel has voted to scrap both Iraq war authorizations.
Bipartisan infrastructure bill inches through Senate as Schumer pledges to stay until it passes
The Senate is voting on amendments to the bipartisan infrastructure plan as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aims to vote on it this week.
Poll: Two-thirds of Republicans still think the 2020 election was rigged
A majority of Republicans still believe the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
ABC News: Trump loyalist at DOJ circulated draft Georgia letter with false election fraud claims | CNN Politics
A draft letter reportedly circulated late last year by a Donald Trump-loyalist at the Justice Department shows the lengths his allies were willing to go to overturn the presidential election.
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Senate rejects GOP effort to add Trump border wall to bipartisan infrastructure deal
The Senate on Wednesday rejected an attempt from GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) to tie border wall funding to the bipartisan infrastructure deal. Senators voted 48-49 on the GOP proposal to prohi…
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GOP senators call for second Chipman hearing over undisclosed Chinese state TV hit, racism allegations
Every GOP lawmaker sitting on the Senate Judiciary Committee is demanding a second hearing for President Biden's ATF nominee due to new controversies that have come to light.
New York prosecutors ask AG's office for more information on Cuomo allegations
At least four local district attorneys have requested materials from the New York Attorney General's investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo
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Former Olympic athlete close to plea deal in Jan. 6 attack case
Prosecutors and the defense for a former Olympic athlete are close to reaching a plea deal, multiple news outlets reported.Klete Keller, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was arrested in mid-Januar…
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Afghanistan war: Bodies on the streets as fighting traps Lashkar Gah residents
Terrified locals are fleeing if they can as the Taliban and troops battle to control Lashkar Gah.
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What legal experts say will be needed to charge Cuomo criminally
The investigation's findings may pave the way for a criminal probe after Albany's top prosecutor said his office would "welcome any victim" to come forward.
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Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking
The lawsuit accuses companies of fuelling bloodshed through negligent business practices.
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Congressman Paul Gosar's brother explains his call for his brother's removal: "What am I supposed to do as an American?"
Dave Gosar says his brother's "unhinged behavior" prompted him to speak out against the Arizona Republican.
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Former Cuomo staffer was witness in sexual harassment probe, won't rule out running for governor
New York state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi was a witness in the attorney general's investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
McConnell lays out GOP demands for government-funding deal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned on Wednesday that Republicans won’t let full-year funding bills come up without a larger deal on government spending.“When it comes to floor co…
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Human Rights Campaign president allegedly helped leak personnel file of Cuomo accuser
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Alphonso David allegedly helped leak the confidential personnel file of a former aide to New York Gov.
Judge sanctions lawyers for bringing 2020 election conspiracy lawsuit
The magistrate judge said the plaintiffs’ claims, if believed by many, “are the stuff of which violent insurrections are made.”
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California’s largest wildfire just exploded, fanned by high winds, heat
Hot, arid weather is expected to continue aiding the wildfire.
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Andrew Cuomo faces near-certain impeachment if he doesn’t quit, then state Senate trial - Washington Examiner
Impeachment and expulsion by the New York Legislature await Gov. Andrew Cuomo if the Democrat refuses to resign in the wake of scathing sexual misconduct allegations.With New York Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie declaring that Cuomo has lost the confidence of the chamber’s Democratic majority...
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Sen. Roger Marshall calls on DOJ to investigate ESPN’s role in Big 12 realignment
The Kansas Republican’s letter follows the news that Texas and Oklahoma plan to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC.
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Psaki grilled on Cuomo, Biden sexual harassment allegations, says claims against president already ‘litigated’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki fended off questions about sexual misconduct allegations leveled against President Biden Wednesday following the commander-in-chief’s decision to call on embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following a harassment probe.
What the Supreme Court and lower courts have (and have not) said about the eviction moratorium | CNN Politics
In an unusual press conference Tuesday, President Joe Biden suggested that he was playing out the judicial clock by issuing a new, more tailored eviction moratorium, which he believes may ultimately fail in the courts.
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Biden nominates Mark Brzezinski as US ambassador to Poland
President Joe Biden has nominated Mark Brzezinski to serve as his ambassador to Poland. Brzezinski served in Barack Obama’s administration as the first executive director of the White House’s Arctic Executive Steering Committee and as the U.S. ambassador to Sweden.
apnews.comKeep Gov. Gavin Newsom, or kick him out of office? What to know about California recall election.
The list of challengers includes reality star Caitlyn Jenner, radio host Larry Elder and the state's 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee John Cox.
Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on Wednesday night on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics.
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FBI provides new details on deadly Pentagon attack
The man accused of killing a police officer with a knife outside the Pentagon on Tuesday exited a bus, “immediately” stabbed the officer and then shot himself with the officer’s gun, the FBI said W…
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Trump Calls The Fight To Get Tax Returns A Political Attempt To Retaliate Against Him
"The requests single out President Trump because he is a Republican and a political opponent," the former president's lawyers say in a new motion.
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Obama scales back 60th birthday bash amid COVID questions
Amid rising Covid concerns, former President Barack Obama is scaling back his 60th birthday bash planned for the weekend.
Cuomo impeachment process could take months, legislators warn
Only one governor has been impeached in New York history, but momentum is gathering to make Andrew Cuomo the second.
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Simone Biles 'shows how much gymnastics has changed'
Biles' withdrawal shows how attitudes have changed, says former USA gymnast Dominique Moceanu.
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Growing calls for Gov. Cuomo to resign or be impeached
In a joint statement, Democratic governors of neighboring states are urging Governor Cuomo to step down. Independent investigators say Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, including nine employees and a state trooper. He denies any wrongdoing.
www.nbcnews.comTop House Dems to Biden: Close Guantanamo 'once and for all'
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Tara Reade fires back after Jen Psaki claims Biden allegations were 'heavily litigated' during election
Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who alleged last year that Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993, fired back at White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki claimed that the allegations made against the president were “heavily litigated” during the 2020 election cycle.
Lawyers who filed election lawsuit must pay rivals' fees
Two Denver lawyers who filed a class action lawsuit about the presidential election are being sanctioned.
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Floods: Research shows millions more at risk of flooding
Numbers of people exposed to flooding globally have risen by almost a quarter in two decades.
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Spending clash ahead, McConnell warns Democrats - Washington Examiner
Senate lawmakers have just started considering fiscal 2022 spending bills, but Republicans are warning the overall package needs to boost defense money and exclude abortion rights and other “poison pill” language to win their support. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats from the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comKaine, Warner ask leadership for more restaurant aid
Labor, business leaders rally BIF support — Ag, environment groups push for conservation investments in reconciliation bill
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Cori Bush in national spotlight over activism | CNN Politics
Freshman Democratic Rep. Cori Bush has captured national attention for her high-profile activism after she slept on the steps of the US Capitol for several days to protest a lapse in the federal eviction moratorium amid the coronavirus pandemic.
www.cnn.comFact check: Images show Biden's motorcade during 2020 campaign stop in Pennsylvania
The images actually show Biden campaigning in a different Pennsylvania city in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.
"It's dire and it's only getting worse": California tourist town running out of water amid drought
The wells that Mendocino, California, depends on are drying up amid a devastating drought in the state.
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Pentagon police officer killed in unprovoked knife attack, assailant shot himself
A Pentagon police officer has died after he was stabbed several times in the neck outside the Pentagon on Tuesday, sources confirmed with NBC News.
16 killed by lightning on way to wedding party in Bangladesh
Lightning has killed at least 16 people who were traveling to a wedding party in western Bangladesh and injured several others, including the groom
60% of Americans think it would be bad for the country if Trump ran for president again in 2024: poll
The Quinnipiac University poll also found that most Americans -- and a plurality of Democrats -- don't think Biden will run for re-election in 2024.
Psaki blames Republicans for holding up ATF nominee
But Biden administration's pick has yet to secure the support of the Senate Democratic caucus.
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U.S. Senate Democrats target Big Oil for carbon polluters fund
A group of Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation establishing a $500 billion fund to be financed by Big Oil and other "carbon polluters" that they hope to attach to broader climate control legislation expected later this year.
Before NY AG report, Andrew Cuomo long claimed to be a champion against sexual harassment and attacked GOP politicians for staying silent | CNN Politics
Long before a new report detailed sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state’s top Democrat touted himself as a strong supporter of women’s rights and advocated for a “zero tolerance” policy against sexual harassment.
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Supreme Court loses favor of Republicans, despite its conservative makeup, new poll finds
Despite an expanded 6-3 conservative majority, the GOP approval rating of the U.S. Supreme Court has plummeted to 57% in a new poll.
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Trump fires back at Justice Dept in bid to keep his tax returns secret
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday challenged in court last week's U.S. Justice Department order to turn his tax returns over to a House of Representatives committee, part of his long campaign to keep details of his wealth secret.
U.S. infrastructure bill could be nearing final vote, key senators say
The U.S. Senate could vote in the next few days on the $1 trillion infrastructure package that is one of President Joe Biden's top domestic priorities, said members of the bipartisan group of senators who negotiated the sweeping bill.
Opinion | The culture of Cuomo's office enabled abuse. I saw it happen.
Reflecting back, it's easy to see how the culture allowed the governor's behavior to exist and fester — and sometimes hide in plain sight.
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Lawyers for landlords ask federal court to block new eviction moratorium | CNN Politics
Lawyers for a group of landlords and real estate companies asked a federal judge in Washington late Wednesday to put on hold the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium that prohibits landlords from evicting certain tenants who fail to pay rent amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Cryptocurrency tax changes spark clash between White House, key Democratic senator
The amendment would narrow the definition of what counts as a broker in the provision to exclude certain crypto groups, including miners, software developers and transaction validators.
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Lebanon police, protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary
Hundreds of Lebanese march to mark anniversary of Beirut port explosion that killed more than 200 people.
China’s ambitious green targets at risk as local efforts lag
Government green energy, infrastructure targets are failing to translate into real progress at local level, says report.
At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
Investigators say an overloaded van carrying 29 migrants has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others.
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State lawmaker accused of kicking boy: Stress caused 'mania'
A Kansas legislator accused of kicking a high school student in the testicles has surrendered his state substitute teacher’s license
US intervenes to protect state secrets in Saudi Crown Prince’s vendetta against former spy | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has made the extremely rare move of intervening in a court case against a former top Saudi intelligence official who has been targeted by Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince, in order to protect classified intelligence secrets.
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Man who fatally stabbed Pentagon officer had troubled past
Federal investigators are digging into the background of a Georgia man who officials say fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer at a transit station outside the building before being shot and killed himself.
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White House trying to beat back bipartisan Cornyn infrastructure amendment
The White House is pushing back on a bipartisan amendment sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) that would give state and local governments broad latitude to tap unspent federal COVID-19 relief m…
thehill.comOhio special election win cements Jim Clyburn’s kingmaker status
Rep. Jim Clyburn is cementing his Biden-era kingmaker status with Shontel Brown's win in Ohio, showing progressives he has a finger on the pulse of Democratic Party politics in a way they must acknowledge.Driving the news: "I was going to stay right here in South Carolina minding my business...
Oklahoma City landlords agree to pay $1.25 million in sexual harassment case
Several Oklahoma City landlords have agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle a Fair Housing Act lawsuit that alleged that their former agent sexually harassed current and prospective female tenants.T…
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Q&A: Meeting Modi only added to hopelessness, says Kashmir leader
Al Jazeera speaks to Mohamad Yusuf Tarigami, convener of a pro-India Kashmiri alliance which met Narendra Modi in June.
POLITICO Playbook PM: Fauci’s good and bad news on the pandemic
And new investigations pop up for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Bill Gates acknowledges ‘several dinners’ with Jeffrey Epstein - Washington Examiner
Bill Gates acknowledged having "several" meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in prison, that he says he now regrets.The Microsoft co-founder was asked to explain his relationship with Epstein, a wealthy financier, and what concerns he had during an interview...
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Rep. Cori Bush says Congress needs to work to make sure "people have a footing" after new eviction moratorium ends
"This has bought Congress some time to see what it is that we need to do," Bush said about the new moratorium.
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Democrats urge Amazon, Facebook to drop requests for Khan recusal
A coalition of Democrats is urging Facebook and Amazon to drop their requests for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan to recuse herself from matters related to the companies. D…
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Power plant in Turkey evacuated as wildfire closes in
Power plant in town of Milas threatened in the second week of wildfires across Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.
'Watch your crossfire': Videos show wild Chicago police shooting
Police said the suspect was killed after aiming a gun at officers.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says Governor Andrew Cuomo should be charged following AG report
In a televised speech Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Cuomo denied ever sexually harassing women.
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EXCLUSIVE-Biden plans shift in arms policy to add weight to human rights concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is preparing an overhaul of arms export policy to increase the emphasis on human rights, a departure from former President Donald Trump's prioritization of economic benefits to U.S. defense contractors, four people familiar with the initiative said.
Iraq War authorization repeal clears key Senate hurdle
Three Republicans joined all Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee, teeing up a full Senate vote later this year.
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2021 Atlantic hurricane season may be busier than first thought, forecasters say
Officials are forecasting 15 to 21 named storms instead of the 13 to 20 it predicted in May. Hurricane season lasts through the end of November, with its peak running from mid-August to mid-October.
www.cbsnews.comGOP senators call for second Chipman hearing over undisclosed Chinese state TV hit, racism allegations
Every GOP lawmaker sitting on the Senate Judiciary Committee is demanding a second hearing for President Biden's ATF nominee due to new controversies that have come to light.
Colombia’s ex-armed group leaders apologise for war atrocities
Ex-FARC and right-wing paramilitary leaders testify as part of Truth Commission into country’s decades-long conflict.
At least 4 New York district attorneys have requested materials from state’s investigation into Cuomo | CNN Politics
At least four district attorneys offices in New York have requested additional investigative information from the state’s probe into sexual harassment allegations against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying they need the materials to determine whether incidents that occurred in their...
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Minnesota to let pregnant inmates serve sentences with their babies, setting precedent
The Healthy Start Act allows pregnant mothers to serve their sentences in community alternatives, such as halfway houses or addiction rehabilitation centers.
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New York state senator calls to impeach Andrew Cuomo: "This is a governor that has to go"
New York state senator Samra Brouk joins a growing number of legislators calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation or impeachment amid sexual harassment allegations.
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Two Disney World employees among 17 arrested in Florida child-sex sting
Detectives posed as children online, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. The two Walt Disney World workers are on unpaid leave, the company said.
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Instagram Accidentally Blocked Elaine Thompson-Herah For Posting Her Own Sprint Wins
The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.
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Mark Kelly pays tribute to John McCain in 1st Senate speech
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has used his first speech in Congress to pay tribute to John McCain, the late Republican senator whose seat Kelly now holds.
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Chicago police accused of another botched raid in lawsuit
A Black family is suing the Chicago police department, saying officers broke down their door and pointed guns at two small children while searching the place and then tried to cover up that they had no evidence to justify the raid
Canadian border staff to begin ‘work-to-rule’ strike Friday
Canadian border staff are set to begin a “work-to-rule” strike on Friday, three days before Canada is scheduled to allow fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents to enter the co…
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Dalit girl allegedly raped, killed and forcibly cremated in India
Nine-year-old girl’s family alleges she was gang-raped and murdered by a Hindu priest and his associates in New Delhi.
U.S. Justice Dept watchdog to audit General Dynamics grants system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog has launched an audit into its $115 million contract with General Dynamics to build its new grant management software, which since its launch has been plagued by technological glitches and caused delays in funding criminal...
What Canadians really think about Americans
Ottawa shoots for the middle on transparency — What Canadians really think about Americans
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Thousands evacuate fast-moving California wildfire; homes burn
A rapidly spreading wildfire burned homes and forced thousands to evacuate in two heavily wooded counties northeast of Sacramento in Northern California on Wednesday, generating a towering plume of smoke visible from at least 70 miles (110 km) away.
New details about sailor charged with setting blaze on USS Bonhomme Richard
The attorney for the sailor charged with setting USS Bonhomme Richard fire said he didn't play a role in setting the fire, denied that he was embittered against the Navy.
Article 370: Why more locals in Kashmir are becoming militants
Two years after India revoked Kashmir's status, more locals are taking up arms in the disputed region.
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Biden nominates Mark Brzezinski to be U.S. ambassador to Poland
President Biden nominated Mark Brzezinski, the brother of MSNBC “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski, to be the U.S. ambassador to Poland on Wednesday, according to a statement by t…
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San Diego police video appears to show armed man fatally shot in back after foot chase
Jesus Valeta, 22, had his hand on the gun moments before he was shot, police said.
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Judge rebukes Jan. 6 defendant, sentences him to time served
A Michigan man who called Jan. 6 the “best day ever” is being released from jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. U.S.
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Mayhem for airline passengers and crew as 'hot vax summer' turns into 'hot mess'
Airlines took aggressive moves to cut overhead costs when the pandemic hit — but experts say they overshot the mark.
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Olympics Latest: China women win table tennis again
China’s women continued their table tennis dominance, winning their fourth straight gold in the team event with a 3-0 win over Japan.
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US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew
A tuna fishing boat based in the Pacific island nation of Fiji that has been accused of essentially enslaving its crew was blocked Wednesday from importing seafood into the United States, part of an increasing effort to keep goods produced with forced labor from entering the country.
apnews.comPOLITICO Playbook: Reports of Trump’s demise are exaggerated
And New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces down the prospect of impeachment.
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Why whales in Alaska have been so happy
What will happen to Alaska's whales when tourism returns to waters stilled by Covid?
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Covid travel: France moves to amber list and green list expands
Up to 6,000 Britons are currently in Mexico, which is moving to the red list, Grant Shapps says.
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Tech advances offer new tools in the fight against skin cancer
New screening methods help with early detection of melanoma.
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Elaine Thompson-Herah: Instagram blocks gold medallist who shared race win
The Jamaican sprinter was blocked after posting footage of her races on her Instagram account.
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Group backed by Uber, Lyft pushes Massachusetts gig worker ballot measure
A coalition of app-based companies, including Uber Technologies Inc, Lyft Inc and DoorDash Inc, on Wednesday took the first step to put a measure before Massachusetts voters that would define their drivers as independent contractors entitled to minimum benefits but avoid having them declared...
'There are only so many beds': COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
Coronavirus hospitalizations are once again surging as the virus’ more potent delta variant cuts across the country.
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Graham says he's told Trump to 'speak up' on COVID vaccines
As he recovers from a breakthrough infection of the coronavirus, Sen. Lindsey Graham says he has urged former President Donald Trump to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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'Never seen anything like it': Delta is making a growing number of kids very sick
The surge in pediatric infections worries doctors, especially on the cusp of flu season, saying Covid's potential impact on kids is "beyond what flu would ever do."
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Seven states make up half of COVID cases in the US: White House
Officials say the highly transmissible Delta variant is driving a surge in states with low vaccination rates.
Fauci: If community spread doesn't get under control, US 'may sooner or later get another variant'
The more the virus spreads, the more it has "ample opportunity" to mutate, Fauci said.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson seeks to reverse mask ban he signed, making him a GOP outlier
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said he regrets signing an April law banning mask mandates as infections soar among the unvaccinated youth there.
Texas Republican leader dies of COVID-19 five days after anti-vaccination post
A Texas Republican leader who was hospitalized with COVID-19 died Wednesday, just days after he shared a post on social media questioning the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccine.The Galve…
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Covid crashed Obama's party - should Delta change your plans?
As Covid changes Obama's birthday plans we ask experts what the virus surge means for your summer.
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Biden aims to vaccinate more kids through sports and PTAs
Epidemiologists predict more coronavirus outbreaks as early as three weeks after schools reopen.
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Education secretary warns that politicizing masks could lead to in-person school disruption | CNN Politics
Education Sec. Miguel Cardona on Thursday warned Americans not to let adult politics get in the way of schools reopening safely and remaining open without disruption, specifically expressing concern about states that are preventing schools from instating mask mandates.
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Mississippi recommends COVID-19 booster shots for vulnerable people
Mississippi is encouraging COVID-19 booster shots for certain high-risk groups, as one of the least-vaccinated states in the country faces an onslaught from the delta variant of the coron…
thehill.comFact check: Video misrepresents Biden's words on decades of vaccine research
A viral video misrepresents President Biden's words on vaccine research as a confession that the COVID-19 pandemic was planned. This is false.
Covid vaccinations surging in states hit hardest by latest wave of infections
Over the last 24 hours, the U.S. saw the highest number of daily shots administered since July 3, with 864,000 vaccinations administered.
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Biden administration sees ‘significant’ rise in vaccinations as cases surge
Top White House officials highlighted a significant rise in vaccination rates on Thursday as the U.S. endures surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, especially in Florida and Texas.&n…
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'Delta is different': Health experts issue warning regardless of vaccination status
With the delta variant ripping through the country, health experts suggest most Americans get back to early pandemic basics.
www.nbcnews.comFederal workers could face 5 years in prison if they lie about being vaccinated against COVID-19: report
Under the Biden administration's COVID vaccine employee mandate, federal workers will have to sign attestation forms declaring they're vaccinated.
Delta variant casts shadow on upcoming jobs report
A surge of COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated Americans may have thrown a wrench into the labor market’s pandemic recovery, casting a shadow on the July jobs report slated for release Friday morning…
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What is a HIPAA violation?
HIPAA is a federal law that prevents some -- but not all -- of your personal health information from being shared without your consent.
Anti-vax? Be prepared to pay more for insurance: Analysis
More than 97% of hospitalized patients last month were unvaccinated.
Delta variant challenges China's costly lockdown strategy
The delta variant is challenging China’s costly strategy of isolating cities, prompting warnings that Chinese leaders who were confident they could keep out the coronavirus need a less disruptive approach.
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Pence urges young conservatives 'to go get' COVID vaccine shot
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who was very much the public face of the Trump administration's efforts to help drug makers quickly produce an effective coronavirus vaccine through Operation Warp Speed, is urging young conservatives to get vaccinated.
Maryland, Virginia to require vaccines for state employees
Maryland and Virginia will be mandating that state employees get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s (D) office said in a statement on Thursday that all 122,000 s…
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Schools sue and mayor defies Arkansas mask mandate ban
Arkansas' ban on mask mandates faces a new legal challenge and defiance from the mayor of the state capital as the state's coronavirus cases continue to spiral
Anti-mask, anti-vax protests using Holocaust imagery draw outrage
Jewish groups are condemning the use of Holocaust comparisons by people opposing coronavirus vaccination and mask-wearing.The big picture: Cities across the country are seeing protests against vaccination and masking requirements amid a surge in COVID-19 cases thanks to the Delta variant and...
Nursing home Covid cases are rising as staff vaccination rates lag
Florida’s long-term care facilities account for more than a quarter of the cases with 564, up from 348 the previous week.
www.nbcnews.comAnother vaccinated member of Congress gets Covid
Rep. Ralph Norman contracted Covid just days after fellow South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, who was also vaccinated, tested positive.
Clean energy conundrum: A/C units contribute to climate change but are essential for those suffering its effects
As greenhouse gases continue to pour into the atmosphere, climate scientists expect extreme heat to become a mainstay.
www.nbcnews.comAnti-Vaccine Hecklers Get An Earful From New Jersey’s Gov
"You are the ultimate knuckleheads," Democrat Phil Murphy told the protesters.
Biden mulls vaccine travel mandates while migrants with COVID-19 are let over border - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to mandate vaccines for all incoming foreign travelers but is releasing thousands of migrants carrying COVID-19 into the country.An administration official told Reuters that the action marks the country's first step toward loosening travel...
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Protests against mandated COVID-19 vaccines pop up across US
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
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Flu shot linked to less severe COVID-19: Study
People who got a flu shot may be less likely to suffer a severe COVID-19 infection down the road, according to new research.
COVID in Louisiana shows consequences of Delta variant, low vaccination rate
Low vaccination rates and the more infectious Delta variant are converging to create a new COVID-19 crisis for Louisiana as the United States and the world face the latest stage of the pandemic.
'Literally losing our workforce': Florida schools defy DeSantis' anti-mask order
School districts view the mask mandates as a matter of life or death.
www.politico.comTexas GOP Official Mocked COVID Five Days Before He Died of Virus
Texas GOPA GOP official from Texas who regularly espoused anti-vaccine and anti-mask views online has died from COVID-19, five days after posting a meme on Facebook questioning the wisdom of getting inoculated against COVID.Dickinson City Council member and State Republican Executive Committee...
Is the rapidly spreading lambda variant more dangerous than the delta variant?
The lambda variant likely composes the bulk of infections in South America.
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Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job
The nation’s largest nursing home operator told its workers this week they will have to get COVID-19 vaccinations to keep their jobs.
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EXPLAINER: Will new CDC moratorium keep tenants housed?
After a federal eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse this weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new moratorium Tuesday on evictions that would last until Oct. 3.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he will 'stand in the way' of President Biden on COVID-19 restrictions
The friction between Biden and DeSantis comes as the country confronts a fourth wave of the virus, one that has hit especially hard in Florida.
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GOP probe claims it ‘proves’ Wuhan lab leak is ‘greatest coverup of all time’
“It is our belief the virus leaked sometime in late August or early September 2019.”
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More than 1,500 coronavirus-positive migrants released in one week into Texas border town - Washington Examiner
MCALLEN, Texas — A border city in south Texas declared a local disaster this week as it struggles to respond to surging cases of the coronavirus among migrants as thousands are released by the Border Patrol onto the street every week.Last week, a record-high 7,000 migrants were released in...
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House GOP's new midterm headache: Candidates tied to the Capitol riot
Several Republican candidates were in the vicinity of the Jan. 6 attack, raising uncomfortable questions for the party's House campaign arm.
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Pfizer to require U.S. workers receive COVID-19 vaccine or regular tests
Pfizer Inc (PFE.N), the U.S. drugmaker that developed a COVID-19 vaccine with German partner BioNTech , said on Wednesday it will require all its U.S. employees and contractors to become vaccinated against COVID-19 or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.
Texas Gov. Abbott won't impose shutdowns, mask mandates amid delta variant fears
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated Wednesday that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates, one day after President Biden singled out the state out for criticism over its pandemic-related policies.
Fauci: US could see 200K daily COVID-19 cases in the fall
Chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said the U.S. could see up to 200,000 daily COVID-19 cases in the fall.“Remember, just a couple of months ago, we were having about 10,0…
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Mississippi has only 6 open ICU beds, Arkansas only 25 as delta variant fuels Covid surge
“We are at the cusp of this. We know that we aren't at the crest of this wave,” a Mississippi health care administrator warned.
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19 House Democrats call on Capitol physician to mandate vaccines
A group of 19 House Democrats is calling on the Capitol physician to start mandating that lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to testing at least twice …
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Hotels become hospitals as Cuba battles soaring COVID cases
Cuba’s hot spot for COVID-19 infections has shifted to the central province of Ciego de Avila, where officials are converting hotels into hospitals
Jennifer Aniston says 'anti-vaxxers' are no longer in her 'weekly routine'
"It's tricky because everyone is entitled to their own opinion — but a lot of opinions don't feel based in anything except fear or propaganda," the "Friends" star said.
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New York City to mandate vaccines for indoor restaurants, gyms, performances
The new program to “unlock New York City” will begin Aug. 16, with enforcement set to start Sept. 13, according to City Hall.
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Delta’s peak is difficult to project, but could come this month
The COVID-19 delta variant surging through the United States could peak later this month, but experts say projections are difficult and much will depend on an unpredictable factor: human behavior.T…
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Arkansas Governor Wants To Reverse A Law That Forbids Schools To Require Masks
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed the bill in April banning state and local mask mandates, but now he says cases are up and children under 12 are vulnerable because they can't get vaccinated.
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Delta variant closes New York auto show, leads Detroit Three to reinstate mask mandates
“We’ve always told our teammates the virus runs the show here,” said Toyota's chief administrative officer.
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Hospitals in states hit with Covid 'onslaught' implore public to get vaccinated
"It's occurred so much faster than any other surge," the chief medical officer at Louisiana's largest standalone hospital said.
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Jenner campaign in debt as California recall hits homestretch
More than a quarter of that money has flowed to fundraising platform WinRed and to enlist the services of former Trump campaign hand Brad Parscale and former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer.
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NJ Gov. Murphy Lashes out at anti-vaccination protesters: "You are the ultimate knuckleheads"
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy lashed out at anti-vaccination protesters during a speech announcing the state’s extension to the eviction moratorium.
Boston Mayor compared vaccine policy to slavery-era freedom papers and birtherism | CNN Politics
After New York City announced people will need proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter some indoor facilities, acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey likened the rule to the slavery-era freedom papers.
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Austin expected to seek authorization to make vaccine mandatory for active duty troops
Defense Secretary Gen. Lloyd Austin is reportedly seeking authorization to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for active-duty troops, according to CNN.A defense official told CNN that Austin…
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Covid cases surpass 200 million around the globe as delta variant spreads
The more-infectious variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.
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Sturgis bike rally revs back bigger, despite virus variant
Crowds of bikers are rumbling their way towards western South Dakota, raising fears that COVID-19 infections will be unleashed among the 700,000 people expected to show up at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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Covid: WHO calls for booster pause to vaccinate poorer nations
WHO chief says it would allow at least 10% of the population in every country to be vaccinated.
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Cuomo faces multiple criminal investigations over sexual misconduct
District attorneys in Albany, Manhattan, Westchester and Nassau are making inquiries.
www.politico.com'Delta is different': Health experts issue warning regardless of vaccination status
With the delta variant ripping through the country, health experts suggest most Americans get back to early pandemic basics.
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Biden changes his tune by getting confrontational with GOP governors over Covid spike | CNN Politics
When Republican governors began prematurely lifting coronavirus restrictions in their states earlier this spring, President Joe Biden and his team largely kept their heads down, ramping up vaccine distribution while steering clear of rhetorical battles with political adversaries.
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Arkansas' GOP governor wants to undo ban on mask mandates
"In hindsight, I wish that it had not become law," Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.
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