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Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted Thursday that Democrats will hold the U.S. Senate, propelled by strong voter turnout to buck a wave of Republican enthusiasm for gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Georgia is the most electorally competitive state in the South, here's what to expect in next week's election
The governor's race in Georgia is between Republican Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams. Here's what to expect from the South's most electorally competitive state.
Voter intimidation, election worker threats part of voting climate ahead of midterms
In the wake of the 2020 election, state and local election officials have faced a wave of threats and misinformation, prompting mass resignations up and down their ranks.
Obama and Trump bring dueling visions for America in return to campaign trail | CNN Politics
Midterm elections are almost always about incumbent presidents, especially when they are unpopular. But in a unique twist this year, two ex-presidents who lost control of the House while in office have turned into their parties’ closing messengers.
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Paul Pelosi released from hospital 6 days after attack
Paul Pelosi has been released from the hospital, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News, six days after being attacked in his home.
Donald Trump teases Iowa crowd: 'I will very, very, very probably' run for president
Donald Trump teased the crowd with his expected presidential candidacy at a Sioux City event where he stumped for Chuck Grassley and Kim Reynolds.
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Manchin calls for deal on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid in new Congress
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Thursday called for a broad bipartisan deal to protect the solvency of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, popular programs that face serious funding issu…
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Trump advisor Kash Patel granted immunity to testify in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Trump advisor Kash Patel has been granted immunity to testify in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, and is expected to appear before a grand jury soon.
Lisa Murkowski believes there is a path to codifying abortion protections
The Republican senator said she is "not in the camp that says it cannot be done."
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Misinformation thrives on video site popular with far-right
Researchers say nearly 1 in 5 videos suggested by YouTube in response to a search for terms related to next week's elections came from untrustworthy sources.
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Court ends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s legal fight over ‘insurrection’ clause
A federal appeals court on Thursday instructed a lower court to dismiss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) lawsuit over a challenge to her candidacy based on the “insurrection” claus…
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Insight: In the hunt for voter fraud, Republican door knockers are intimidating residents: officials
The canvassers in California's Shasta County in September wore reflective orange vests and official-looking badges that read “Voter Taskforce.” Four residents said they mistook them for government officials.
Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia -Pentagon chief
Ukrainian forces can retake the strategic southern city of Kherson from Russian troops, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, in what would be a major defeat for Russia in its invasion of its neighbor.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims her Twitter account has experienced difficulties following feud with Elon Musk
The Democratic New York representative alleges that her Twitter account has experienced technical issues following an online disagreement with Twitter's new owner and CEO.
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Biden vows to 'free Iran' in West Coast campaign speech
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to "free" Iran, and said that demonstrators working against the country's government would soon succeed in freeing themselves.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Twitter begins layoffs, cuts to affect 50% of staff
The company wrote in an email, "In an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path, we will go through the difficult process of reducing our global workforce on Friday."
Russian flag comes down in Kherson, but Ukraine sees a trap
Russia’s flag has come down over the main administrative building in Kherson, Ukraine, but Ukrainian officials and war experts aren’t convinced surrender is nigh. They suspect Russia may be s…
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How Fetterman drew Oprah into the race against Oz
The longtime talk show host helped launch Oz's career on TV, but she's backing his opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race.
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Oprah endorses John Fetterman over Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Oprah Winfrey helped launch Dr. Mehmet Oz's television career when she brought him on her daytime talk show as a regular guest.
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Hostilities run high in closing days of Michigan's race for governor
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer works to fend off a challenge from Trump-backed Tudor Dixon, Democrats warn about threats to democracy and Republicans emphasize parents' rights.
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Agency powers under threat in U.S. Supreme Court FTC and SEC cases
Two cases that give the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority another opportunity to restrain the power of federal agencies go before the justices next week in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of 'energy terrorism'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the Kremlin of resorting to "energy terrorism".
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American billionaires spent a record $880 million on the U.S. midterm elections
George Soros' $128 million in contributions made him the top political donor, followed by shipping magnate Richard Uihlein and hedge-fund founder Ken Griffin.
Trump gives strongest hint yet at 2024 run as he urges MAGA followers to vote in midterm elections
Former President Donald Trump teased a 2024 run Thursday night, telling a group of Iowa Republicans that he will "very, very, very probably do it again."
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Oz passes Fetterman for first time after Pennsylvania debate: poll
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz is narrowly leading his Democratic opponent, John Fetterman, in a new survey from Emerson College Polling and The Hill conducted after last week’s…
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Zeldin draws big crowd outside Albany: 'People are energized'
Like Trump, GOP gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin took the size of the crowd as a sign of his momentum.
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Which will happen first — a Trump indictment or 2024 presidential announcement?
My bet is Trump announces his presidential intentions well before DOJ makes any move.
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Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for failing to 'disavow antisemitism'
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay.
Mexican authorities stop tractor-trailer crammed with more than 120 illegal migrants
The Mexican government stopped a tractor-trailer packed with more than 120 trapped illegal immigrants who required medical attention when they were found.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates sharply divided on key issues as midterms approach
CBS News joined Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams on their campaign buses in the final week of the election.
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Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony
Tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of access to medical care - such are the conditions awaiting the U.S. basketball star after she lost her appeal last week against a nine-year drug sentence.
Retreat or a trap? Russia signals a surprise withdrawal from a key city, but Ukrainians are wary
“To me, the preponderance of evidence points to a Russian decision to steadily retreat from the right river bank and avoid being cut off there,” one expert said.
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Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets to donate $500,000 each to Anti-Defamation League
The NBA and Brooklyn Nets are facing backlash for their alleged inaction after Nets guard Kyrie Irving shared a film perceived as antisemitic.
G7 ministers seek to boost unity on Ukraine, China, Iran
Top diplomats from the world’s major industrialized democracies are seeking to expand unified positions on Russia's war in Ukraine, China's growing global economic clout and Iran's crackdown on anti-government protestors.
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How a third-party candidate dropping out could shake up Arizona’s close Senate race
Blake Masters’s chances of toppling Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) got a boost this week when Libertarian candidate Marc Victor dropped out and threw his support behind the GOP nominee, handing Republic…
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Pillow salesman and Trump ally Mike Lindell loses court bid to reclaim phone seized by FBI, access warrant details | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Minnesota has rejected Mike Lindell’s challenge to the FBI search and seizure of his phone in a 2020 election-related criminal probe.
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'I'm not suicidal': Kari Lake reacts to Hillary jab with 'Clinton Body Count' joke
A war of words between Kari Lake and Hillary Clinton took a conspiratorial turn on Thursday.
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Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint
President Joe Biden’s travel itinerary for his last big campaign swing before the midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days.
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How Russian soldiers ran a 'cleansing' operation in Bucha
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — The first man arrived at 7:27 a.m. Russian soldiers covered his head and marched him up the driveway toward a nondescript office building.
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Xi, Scholz warn against 'irresponsible' nuclear threats over Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday condemned threats to use atomic weapons in Ukraine, with Scholz warning that Russia risked "crossing a line" in the international community by resorting to nuclear force.
In tight Florida House race, it comes down to foreign policy and even a former Colombian president
Democrat Annette Taddeo, a Colombian American, touts a hard-line stance against "leftist" governments as she challenges Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Cuban American.
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Oath Keepers begin defense in trial over U.S. Capitol attack
Defense lawyers on Thursday opened their case in the trial of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and four others over their alleged roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, arguing the defendants were in Washington to do security work and did not plot to stop the transfer of presidential power.
New Mexico town delays banning abortion
The city commission of Clovis on Thursday put off a vote on an ordinance designed to ban abortions within the New Mexico town near the Texas border, fearing challenges to the move in a state where the procedure remains legal.
Judge shoots down Mike Lindell's bid to reclaim seized phone, access warrant affidavit
Eric Tostrud, a Trump appointee based in St. Paul, Minn., also denied an effort by Lindell to access the affidavit justifying the seizure.
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Shepard Smith out at CNBC as network shifts focus
After just two years, CNBC is pulling the plug on Shepard Smith's evening show, The News with Shepard Smith.
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North Korea fires suspected ICBM, warns U.S. against 'dangerous' choices
North Korea fired multiple missiles into the sea on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), prompting the United States and South Korea to extend air drills that have angered Pyongyang.
Trump: ‘They ought to impeach Mitch McConnell’ if he backs debt ceiling elimination
Former President Trump says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) should be impeached if he backs a plan for the debt ceiling to be eliminated over fears that House Republicans could …
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Ukraine agriculture exports top 10 million metric tons since ports reopened under U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is set to expire next month, has helped address the mounting food crisis triggered in part by Russia's war.
NY judge orders monitor to oversee all Trump Organization financial reporting
The New York attorney general's civil fraud suit seeks $250 million in penalties and alleges a scheme of inflating Trump's net worth over a decade.
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Judge grants independent monitor to oversee Trump Organization, in major victory for NY AG
A New York judge approved a preliminary injunction and an independent monitor to oversee the Trump Org. in a sweeping order that follows several hours of oral arguments.
Biden appeals to young voters in U.S. West as midterms near
U.S. President Joe Biden urged young voters in New Mexico and California on Thursday to vote to protect democracy as part of his final major campaign swing, days ahead of midterm elections that could see his Democrats lose control of the U.S. Congress.
2022 midterms have "significant stakes for the climate." These are the state and local measures to watch.
Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact.
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EXCLUSIVE G7 coalition has agreed to set fixed price for Russian oil -sources
The Group of Seven rich nations and Australia have agreed to set a fixed price when they finalize a price cap on Russian oil later this month, rather than adopting a floating rate, sources said on Thursday.
Latest U.S. defense-intelligence report on UFOs to be made public soon
A declassified version of the latest U.S. defense-intelligence report on UFOs - rebranded in official government parlance as "unidentified aerial phenomena" - is expected to be made public in the coming days.
Five ways Netanyahu’s return could shake up Israel and the world
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to power after teaming up with far-right parties to win this week’s elections. Results from the election show that Netanyahu’…
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Brazil’s political ‘transition has begun’ after days of tension
Protests, highway blockages by Jair Bolsonaro backers lose steam as government transition talks held in Brasilia.
Trump closes the midterm with his own standing in the GOP on the line
The results on Tuesday could give the ex-president a huge notch on the belt or raise questions about his campaign choices.
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US midterms: The election deniers running to control 2024 vote
Candidates who falsely believe the last US election was stolen could be in charge in 2024.
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Inflation to dampen holiday spending, retail trade group forecasts
The National Retail Federation said it expects holiday sales to rise between 6% and 8% from last year — a decline when factoring in the effect of inflation.
Campaigns brace for delayed election results in tight Arizona Senate race
PHOENIX, Arizona — As campaigns across the country hurtle toward Election Day, courting voters in a flurry of events, the result could be anticlimactic in the Senate battleground of Arizona. A new reality has emerged over the last couple of cycles after candidates in statewide races waited days for…
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Louisiana's lone Senate race features a crowded field of 13 potential candidates
Louisiana's lone Senate race begins next Tuesday. The state Senate race features Republican incumbent John Kennedy who faces a field of 12 challengers.
Here's how abortion could affect the midterms
Democrats have put unprecedented resources into making this year's midterm elections a referendum on abortion access.
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North Korea flies jets, fires artillery near border after U.S. and South extend drills
South Korea said it scrambled warplanes in response to 180 North Korean military flights near the countries' shared border on Friday, and Pyongyang again demanded that the United States and South Korea halt "provocative" air exercises.
Hadis Najafi: Iran police fire on mourners for female protester - witnesses
Authorities try to stop crowds reaching the grave of Hadis Najafi, who was shot dead at a protest.
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What to expect in the Kentucky elections, a state that has become increasingly Republican since 2016
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is looking to secure his second term in the state's 2022 midterm elections. Republicans hold the majority of offices in the state.
Agency powers under threat in U.S. Supreme Court FTC and SEC cases
Two cases that give the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority another opportunity to restrain the power of federal agencies go before the justices next week in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission.
Insight: Many young Iranians lose their fear in struggle for "freedom"
As a child in Iran, Shideh heard her parents warn her older siblings against taking part in anti-government demonstrations because of the bloody crackdown that would follow. But today, with protests raging across Iran, things have changed.
EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in 37 states
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded grants for projects to monitor air quality in 37 states, with a focus on minority communities and other areas overburdened by pollution.
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Brittney Griner meets with US officials in Russia as White House works to secure her release
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing nine years in a Russian prison, met with U.S. officials in Russia on Thursday, according to the State Department.
FBI warns of 'credible' threat to New Jersey synagogues; Jewish officials 'deeply alarmed'
Federal authorities did not describe the nature of threat, characterizing it as 'broad'. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is 'monitoring the situation.'
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Former Democratic Arizona secretary of state calls on Katie Hobbs to recuse
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, the state's Democratic nominee for governor, is facing calls from some of her predecessors, including one who was a Democrat, to recuse herself from election duties for the midterm elections.
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Republican Spanish-language anti-trans misinformation targets Latinos
Anti-transgender postcards are being sent to homes in predominantly Latino neighborhoods in western Colorado.
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U.S. Supreme Court's Sotomayor won't block extradition linked to S. Korea ferry sinking
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday rejected a bid by a businessman to block his extradition to South Korea to face embezzlement charges that stemmed from a 2014 ferry sinking that killed 304 people.
Coons, Portman visit Ukraine to ‘underscore broad support’ in Congress
A pair of senators traveled to Kyiv this week and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reinforcing bipartisan support ahead of midterm elections amid concern that both Republicans and D…
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Pilot contract negotiations with airlines turn sour
Airlines are facing the dual challenge of combatting a shortage of pilots while keeping a lid on costs.
First on CNN: January 6 committee interviews more Secret Service witnesses, including head of Pence's detail | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee’s focus on US Secret Service witnesses is intensifying, as the panel has conducted two additional interviews over the last two days, including one with the onetime head of former Vice President Mike Pence’s security detail, multiple sources told CNN.
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‘De facto frontrunner’: DeSantis’ $200 million haul positions him for 2024 run
The Florida governor has more than $90 million remaining in the bank after spending about $100 million total this election cycle on his reelection bid via his aligned committee and campaign.
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China says US to blame for breakdown in climate cooperation
Chinese foreign ministry’s remarks come days ahead of COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt.
Fetterman says he's "proud" to campaign with "100% sedition-free" presidents, Biden and Obama
Biden and Obama will rally in Pennsylvania for their party's Senate nominee John Fetterman and gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro on Saturday.
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Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov.
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Biden says he was a professor, but didn’t teach a single class for nearly $1M gig
President Biden told an audience Thursday he was a professor after leaving the White House as vice president despite never teaching a full course.
Heavily criticised Russian commander takes three-week holiday, agency says
The commander of one of Russia's five military districts, heavily criticised for the performance of his troops in Ukraine, is taking a three-week holiday, according to the regional news agency Ura.ru.
Biden says 16M student debt relief applicants to be approved this week
President Biden on Thursday said that 16 million Americans who applied for the student loan debt program will be approved by the end of the week, the last step before they begin receiving forgivene…
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Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-prime minister wounded at protest march
The ousted former prime minister is wounded in the leg when a burst of gunfire hits his vehicle.
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U.S. courts still grappling with election lawsuits as midterms near
With just days left before the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans are waging court battles that are shaping contests in some districts and helping to set the stage for the 2024 presidential race.
'Entirely possible' Biden's preferred candidate for Los Angeles mayor loses
President Joe Biden’s preferred candidate for Los Angeles mayor could lose the race to a political newcomer and former Republican as voters unnerved by a surge in homelessness and violent crime turn away from the city’s longtime Democratic leadership.
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Biden world eyeing lame-duck action on debt ceiling and a lift past 2024
There is growing urgency to tackle the issue before a likely Republican House takes over.
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More than 100 Ukraine soldiers return after prisoner exchange with Russia
More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned to Ukraine following a prisoner exchange deal with Russia.
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What if Biden does not run again?
The U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday will do much more than shape the next two years of Joe Biden's presidency. They will also help determine whether he will run in 2024 as well, political analysts and advisers believe.
Biden says he was a professor, but didn’t teach a single class for nearly $1M gig
President Biden told an audience Thursday he was a professor after leaving the White House as vice president despite never teaching a full course.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo doubles down on Biden plan to restrict American companies, and citizens, from helping China make semiconductor chips
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo backs the Biden administration's new rules against U.S. companies and citizens helping China manufacture semiconductors.
Judge warns of threat to democracy and lawlessness in one of the final Jan. 6 sentencing hearings before Election Day
"Lawlessness breeds lawlessness," U.S. District Judge Colleen Koller-Kotelly told Rivera.
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Biden on California rescue mission as House Democrats falter
President Joe Biden is urging voters to go to the polls to support Democratic candidates, warning that a Republican Congress would reshape America by cutting back on health care and threatening abortion rights.
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Charles Booker touts abortion rights in Kentucky Senate bid
Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker is bidding to stop Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky from winning a third term.
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Turkey continues to block NATO membership for Sweden despite Russia threat
Turkey’s continued postponement of Finland and Sweden’s joint admission into NATO raises the risk of a clash with Russia, the trans-Atlantic alliance’s top official warned.
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FBI investigating shot fired at home where GOP candidate's children often stay: report
A shot was fired at the home of GOP congressional candidate Pat Harrigan's parents last month while his children were at the home and the FBI is investigating, according to reports.
Gabby Petito's parents file $50M wrongful death suit against Utah police
The lawsuit alleges that if the Moab police had followed a Utah law on domestic violence, "Gabby would still be alive today," an attorney said Thursday.
US says China, Russia have leverage to stop N Korea nuclear test
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen as Pyongyang has stepped up tests of weapons including a banned ICBM.
Netanyahu will form extreme right-wing government after Israeli election victory
Bibi Netanyahu's win in Israel will usher in an agenda with affecting the LGBTQ community and Palestinians and may wipe away his corruption cases.
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Why key House members skip many votes | CNN Politics
As he has campaigned for a promotion to the Senate, Ted Budd has been frequently absent from his day job: A member of the US House.
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Hillicon Valley — Twitter verification fee sparks concerns
Social media experts expressed concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to start charging verified users could undermine the credibility of the platform. Meanwhile, Musk met with civil rights grou…
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The Democratic New York representative alleges that her Twitter account has experienced technical issues following an online disagreement with Twitter's new owner and CEO.
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Milwaukee elections worker fired over false ballot requests
A top Milwaukee elections official has been fired after she allegedly sent falsely obtained military absentee ballots to the home of a Republican state lawmaker who has been critical of how the 2020 election was administered.
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The GOP's shadow race for Nebraska senator is already locked up — if the governor wants it
Pete Ricketts signaled in an interview that he's open to replacing Sen. Ben Sasse, though he remains insistent that discussions of a Senate appointment are "premature."
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Analysis: What's at stake in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections
Control of Congress is at stake in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, along with President Joe Biden’s agenda for the two years remaining in his term.
In Maryland, Democrats control Legislature, aim to retake governor's office in midterm
The elections in Maryland will begin next Tuesday. Larry Hogan is departing from the governor's office after serving two terms, due to a state law.
Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory
Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right.
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Letitia James scores win over Trump after judge approves monitor for Trump Org
A judge approved New York Attorney General Letitia James's request for an independent watchdog to monitor the Trump Organization's stewardship of financial statements while her civil lawsuit plays out in court.
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Dem rival: WVa GOP Rep. Miller's forum absence stands out
West Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Carol Miller has two challengers in next Tuesday's race for a seat representing the state's 1st Congressional District.
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Cruz calls out Trump for not spending on Senate candidates
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is calling out former President Trump for not spending more of his $100 million war chest to boost Republican Senate candidates ahead of next week’s midterm elections. In an…
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‘Two-minute drill’: Time is running out to break the Pentagon’s nominee logjam, Senate Dems say
The need to confirm the president's picks will compete with government funding and defense policy bills in the lame duck.
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Do you get paid time off to vote in midterms? There's no federal law, but these states allow it
Is work preventing you from going to the polls on Election Day? Some states require employers to pay employees while they vote.
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A Michigan judge tried to block an abortion rights measure. His ex-wife says he helped her get an abortion in college.
Brian Zahra is up for re-election to Michigan’s Supreme Court, with a prominent anti-abortion group spending heavily to boost his candidacy.
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Analysis: The fall and rise of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu was able to return to power by utilising the far right, a side of Israeli politics that had been shunned.
In Minnesota, GOP eyes grab of rare Midwest Dem stronghold
Control of state government hangs in the balance in Minnesota, one of the few Midwest states where Democrats have had the upper hand in recent years.
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What to watch in Nevada midterms: Laxalt aims to unseat incumbent Sen. Masto in closely watched race
Nevada's Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country. Meanwhile, the GOP aims to gain seats in Democrat-led state Legislature.
Colorado could become 2nd state to decriminalize mushrooms
Colorado voters are set to decide whether to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for those 21 and older and create state-regulated “healing centers” where participants can experience the drug.
apnews.comFormer U.S. military pilot arrived in Australia from China weeks before arrest - lawyer
A former United States military pilot arrested in Australia and facing likely extradition to the United States on undisclosed charges had arrived from China weeks before and interacted with Australian intelligence agencies, his lawyer said on Friday.
Milwaukee elections official fired after allegedly requesting military ballots for fake voters | CNN Politics
A top elections official in Milwaukee has been fired after allegedly obtaining military absentee ballots for fake voters through a state-run website and sending them to a Republican state lawmaker, Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Thursday.
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Bank of England expects UK to fall into longest ever recession
The Bank of England raises interest rates to 3%, marking the biggest rise for 33 years.
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Alabama Republicans seek to extend their current lock on all offices statewide
Republican nominee Katie Britt will face Libertarian economist John Sophocleus and Democratic pastor Will Boyd. The winning nominee will replace Sen. Shelby who will be retiring.
Michigan's top election official scores Supreme Court victory in time for Election Day
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 5-2 to allow local election clerks to continue using a poll challenger guidance manual during next week's election in a legal victory for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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IRS crime-fighting arm takes on new tasks during Ukraine war
The crime-fighting arm of the IRS has identified more than $32 billion in funds this past fiscal year for eventual seizure.
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Trump kicks off final campaign blitz to boost Republicans and himself | CNN Politics
To say that Donald Trump is returning to the campaign trail would suggest he’s ever gone away.
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FBI says it has credible information about a "broad threat" to synagogues in New Jersey
The FBI's Newark office released a statement on Thursday urging synagogues to "take all security precautions to protect your community and facility."
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Trump drops strong hint about 2024 White House run
The former president tells a crowd in Sioux City, Iowa, he will "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024.
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Jack Black says it feels like ‘the end of the world’ if voters don’t turn out for midterms
Jack Black says he has a dire feeling about the future if midterm voters don’t turn out in droves on Election Day. “It feels like it’s going be the end of the world if we don’t all get …
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Jan. 6 rioter invokes Epstein after getting a five-month sentence for smashing in a Capitol window
Troy Faulkner, who committed his felony while wearing a jacket bearing the name of his company, said he was apologetic for his behavior on Jan. 6.
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US offers up to $5 million for info on North Korean shipper
The Biden administration is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information about a Singapore-based businessman already accused by the Justice Department of facilitating fuel shipments to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions.
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In reliably Democratic New Jersey, here's how GOP fairs in the midterms
Ohio, a state that often votes for Democrats, has begun its midterm elections. The race between Malinowski and Kean is the most closely watched contest in the state.
Germany’s Olaf Scholz meets China’s Xi Jinping as trade in focus
Scholz’s trip to China has been criticised over his willingness to do deals with an increasingly authoritarian Beijing.
Smiley campaigns across Washington state, chasing an upset over Murray
RITZVILLE, Washington — Tiffany Smiley is wielding Sen. Patty Murray’s (D-WA) slogan against her as she barnstorms east to west across Washington state in a bid to make believers out of skeptical grassroots conservatives and become the first Republican to win a Senate race here in nearly 30 years.
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43-year-old woman raped while jogging in Manhattan: Police
Carl Phanor, 29, was arrested for the rape Thursday as well as two other recent assaults, police said.
GOP finally off the mat: 'We're going to get the Senate'
The GOP hit their stride at the right time, with party candidates showing momentum in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Nevada and looking stronger in New Hampshire and Arizona.
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NotedDC — White House is Biden’s to lose in 2024, analyst says
The dust isn’t anywhere near settled for this year’s midterms, but already eyes are looking ahead to the next White House race, with major implications for both parties. While Demo…
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Prosecution rests, Oath Keepers 1/6 case turns to defense
Federal prosecutors have rested their case against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates charged in the U.S.
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G20 host Indonesia waiting to see if Putin will attend summit
G20 summit host Indonesia is waiting to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend, Indonesia's foreign minister said on Thursday, adding that differences over Ukraine had made preparations for the meeting particularly fraught.
The Speaker’s Lobby: Protecting Congress
The attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will reignite debate about how to keep the families of members of Congress safe.
Stanford removes alleged imposter student from campus
A man is accused of posing as a Stanford University student and living in at least five different dorms on campus for nearly a year.
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, South Korean leader says
North Korea is “ready to conduct” a nuclear weapons test, South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup said at the Pentagon on Thursday.
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DOJ grants immunity to compel Trump adviser Kash Patel’s grand jury testimony in Mar-a-Lago case
Patel has said former President Donald Trump declassified certain documents before he left office.
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Energy, transportation firms gave millions to election deniers after Jan. 6: analysis
Companies tied to major impacts on U.S. environmental and sustainability goals have donated millions of dollars to Republicans who have questioned the 2020 election results, according to a new anal…
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Hezbollah, Iranian oil smuggling network hit with sanctions
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Former AG Barr: There will be no FBI accountability after Russiagate debacle
FORMER AG BARR: THERE WILL BE NO FBI ACCOUNTABILITY AFTER RUSSIAGATE DEBACLE. Former Attorney General Bill Barr does not mince words about FBI misconduct in its pursuit of candidate, and then president, Donald Trump. "I think the behavior of the leadership of the FBI during 2016 and the first part…
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In Ohio GOP hopes to hang on to all branches of state government. Here are the races to watch.
In Ohio, Democrat Nan Whaley challenges Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in the gubernatorial election. Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan faces off against Republican JD Vance for a Senate seat.
Nevada ACLU requests probe into alleged partisan hand-count
The ACLU of Nevada has asked the state’s secretary of state to investigate what it called a “coordinated partisan election administration effort” during a rural county's hand-count of mail-in ballots that was shut down last week.
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Hillary Clinton returns to campaign trail with midterm warning of 'far-ranging' consequences
Hillary Clinton returned to the campaign trail in New York on Thursday, warning voters that the outcome of the midterm elections on Tuesday would have "far-ranging" consequences should the GOP prevail in the Empire State.
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Oz takes risk vs. Fetterman with Trump rally
Former President Trump is seeking to put his imprint on the Pennsylvania Senate race with a rally in Latrobe on Saturday with Senate candidate Mehmet Oz, a risky move given Oz’s efforts to distance…
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DOJ rests in Oath Keepers trial without calling witnesses who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy
Jurors did hear from two Oath Keepers who pleaded guilty to other crimes in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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November 3, 2022 Russia Ukraine news
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has again been disconnected from Ukraine's power grid due to Russian shelling that damaged the remaining high voltage lines, state nuclear firm Energoatom said in a statement Thursday. Follow live updates here.
CDC releases new guidelines for prescribing opioids to include people with short-term pain
The CDC released new guidelines for prescribing opioids Thursday to include people with short-term pain and explicitly advises against abrupt discontinuation of opioids.
In Republican-dominated Oklahoma, here's what to expect on election day
Oklahoma has been controlled by Republicans for more than a decade. Gov. Kevin Stitt will be challenged by Joy Hofmeister, a former Republican, in the state's top race.
North Carolina elections are generally closely divided affairs. Here's what to watch on Tuesday.
The North Carolina elections, which have generally been closely divided, will take place next week. Cheri Beasley can be the first Democrat to win the Senate race in NC since 2008.
Psychedelic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease some depression
A preliminary study says the psychedelic chemical in “magic mushrooms” may ease depression in some hard-to-treat patients.
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Opinion | Louisiana's GOP legislature is trying to redefine Blackness
This egregious disenfranchisement has flown too far under the radar even as control of the U.S. House hangs in the balance.
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In newly liberated villages, Ukrainian investigators uncover horrific claims of Russian sexual violence | CNN
Day after day, in town after town, a police officer and prosecutor go door to door in Ukraine’s Kherson region.
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Alcohol death toll is growing, US government reports say
The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new government data.
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Car buried in Silicon Valley in the ’90s may have been put there for insurance fraud, police say
The Mercedes-Benz found buried in one of the country’s most expensive areas had been reported stolen. It belonged to a former property owner who has since died.
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Physician who provided abortion to 10-year-old sues Indiana AG
provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim sued the state’s attorney general on Thursday, accusing him of using “frivolous consumer complaints” to launch a “baseless”…
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Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" amid worsening symptoms of multiple sclerosis
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
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EPA spends $50 million on ‘air monitoring’ for 'marginalized' communities with Biden spending bill funds
The EPA said it would use millions in funding from two of President Biden's major spending bills to monitor air quality in 37 states around the country.
Hillary Clinton reiterates Biden’s ‘threats to democracy’ message ahead of midterms
Clinton’s comments mimicked rhetoric from Biden’s speech at Union Station on Wednesday night, where the president delivered a stark warning that the country’s democracy was close to crumbling.
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Congressional report finds health care sector ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to cyber attacks
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released a report on Thursday outlining cybersecurity threats in the health care sector and ways the federal government can …
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What Lee Zeldin plans for New York, if he’s elected governor
The Long Island congressman lays out his vision as the long-running race comes to a close.
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French parliament halted by lawmaker's shout "Go back to Africa" | CNN
A rightwing French lawmaker has caused uproar by shouting “Go back to Africa” during a Black lawmaker’s comments at a parliamentary session broadcast to the public on Thursday.
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Social media users are calling Rihanna out for including Johnny Depp in her coming Savage X Fenty fashion show
The official Savage X Fenty account was flooded with tweets Thursday criticizing Depp’s cameo, which was first reported by TMZ.
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Married couple arrested after pregnant Arkansas woman and her fetus are found dead in different locations
Ashley Bush, who was 31 weeks pregnant, vanished after corresponding with a woman she met online, authorities said.
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Pfizer, BioNTech launch phase 1 trial on combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday that they have started a phase 1 trial on a combination COVID-19 and influenza vaccine.
RSV cases hit 2-year high, CDC data shows
The number of people with the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has surged, with cases hitting a two-year high, according to the CDC.
U.S. faces pandemic crossroads with Covid deaths still too high and new omicron variants emerging, Fauci says
White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Covid deaths are too high heading into the winter.
"Tripledemic" in U.S. could bring deluge of patients to hospitals
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
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What you should know about getting a flu vaccine this year, according to an expert | CNN
This year’s flu strain has already begun spreading across the US, according to new data from the CDC. Not since 2009, during the height of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, have there been this many cases of influenza so early in the season.
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Deaths caused by alcohol use in the US spiked during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC data shows | CNN
Deaths caused by alcohol use in the United States spiked during the Covid-19 pandemic, killing more than 49,000 people in 2020, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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‘Zero Covid’ vs. ‘let it rip’
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China is caught in a zero-Covid trap of its own making | CNN
Rather than relax Covid restrictions – as some had hoped for in the lead-up to the Communist Party’s five-yearly leadership reshuffle, Chinese authorities have ramped them up after Xi Jinping’s sweeping endorsement of the zero-Covid strategy.
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Biden officials to get key data on new Covid booster's effectiveness
The update comes amid anxieties about the administration's effort to promote the newest vaccination as an upgrade over the original.
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