President Biden on Thursday went after big corporations and wealthy Americans while promoting his economic agenda that congressional Democrats are working to get across the finish line.
Debt limit looms as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talks with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday the debt limit isn't a political issue and shouldn't be a partisan one
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Special counsel named by Trump DOJ charges Democratic lawyer with false statement
The charge centers on a false statement that Michael Sussman allegedly made to the FBI about whether he was representing a client.
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Drone strike kills top ISIS leader wanted for 2017 ambush of Green Berets
France announced overnight that its military had killed an ISIS leader who was wanted by the U.S. for the deadly 2017 attack on a team of Green Berets in Niger.
China and France furious at new U.S. pact with Australia, Britain
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the pact “seriously undermined regional peace and stability."
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Clarence Thomas warns against ‘destroying our institutions,’ defends the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Thursday warned against “destroying our institutions because they don’t give us what we want, when we want it,” arguing that the high court…
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Newsmax host screams at guest for critiquing Trump on Afghanistan: ‘Cut him off!’
A Newsmax host on Wednesday screamed at a guest on his program after the guest suggested both President Biden and former President Trump’s administrations are to blame for the crisi…
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Pelosi slams GOP as a 'cult' while traveling abroad in United Kingdom
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Republicans while traveling abroad in the United Kingdom Thursday, saying that they are bad for America and members of a “cult.”
US moves to assure ‘vital partner’ France over submarine pact
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US ‘strongly’ welcomes European role in the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 6 committee seeking records on Milley's China calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection said Thursday they have sought records related to calls from Gen.
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Where Afghan refugees are expected to be resettled, by state
California and Texas are set to receive thousands of Afghans evacuated to the U.S., while other states are expected to resettle fewer than a dozen or none at all.
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Democrats warn of 'canary in the coal mine' for Latino voters in California recall
While California Latinos voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office, they did so by a smaller margin than Democrats have won by in the past.
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Pelosi says addressing climate change with China is 'overriding issue' despite human rights abuses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued Thursday that opening a dialogue with China on climate change must take priority as the “overriding issue,” despite a slurry of threats posed by the communist nation.
Biden bombs on persuading Manchin to budge on proposed $3.5T spending bill
President Biden failed to persuade Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to agree to spending $3.5 trillion on the Democrats' budget reconciliation package during their Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.Why it matters: Defying a president from his own party —...
Democrats brace for toughest stretch yet with Biden agenda
House Democrats this week wrapped up the bulk of committee work on a $3.5 trillion package of social benefits and climate programs — a massive undertaking that advances what would be a legacy-defin…
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France and China are furious over the U.S.'s new defense pact with Australia and the U.K.
The defense pact is meant to counter China's growing military aggression. But the U.S. deal torpedoed a lucrative submarine contract Australia had with France.
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Roger Stone served with January 6 lawsuit while making a live radio appearance | CNN Politics
Listeners of the St. Louis talk radio show "Tomorrow's News Today" were treated Wednesday to live audio of Roger Stone being served with a lawsuit.
Medals and secret calls: More Woodward/Costa book nuggets
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California at risk of losing out on hundreds of millions in federal rental assistance, auditor warns
The California state auditor is warning that residents could potentially lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal rental assistance granted amid the coronavirus pandemic due to state officia…
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Trump says he sides with Jan. 6 riot defendants, as police brace for new Capitol rally
Ex-President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned the criminal prosecution of hundreds of his supporters who were part of the mob that invaded the Capitol Jan. 6.
Democratic drama as House advances Biden's agenda: What's in the draft reconciliation bill?
House Democrats advanced critical legislation late Wednesday that will help President Joe Biden deliver on a massive $3.5 trillion human infrastructure package.
Australia says more US troops to come, plans missile project
About 2,200 US Marines expected in Darwin in the 2021 rotation as Canberra also eyes improved air, maritime capability.
Attorney indicted on charge of lying to FBI as part of Durham investigation
A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted attorney Michael Sussman on a charge of lying to the FBI during the 2016 campaign, marking the second prosecution brought by John Durham, the special couns…
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K Street counting on Senate to pare back Democrats’ tax plan
Lobbyists for business interests are confident they can fight off parts of House tax proposal they find most threatening.
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Biden rejected advice on delaying Afghanistan withdrawal, new book says
According to a new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, President Biden rejected advice to keep troops in Afghanistan longer. Biden has faced fierce criticism for the chaotic withdrawal.
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DHS intelligence bulletin warns of small number of online threats of violence ahead of "Justice for J6" rally
But DHS says there haven't been "indications of a specific or credible plot associated with the event.
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Democrats' Stumble on Drug Prices Shows Power of Industry
House Democrats writing the health provisions of their big social spending bill aimed high: new coverage for poor Americans without insurance; extra subsidies for people who buy their own coverage; and new dental, hearing and vision benefits for older Americans through Medicare. To pay for...
Advocates ‘in utter disbelief’ after Biden resumes Haitian repatriations
Human rights advocates are enraged at the Biden administration for resuming repatriation flights to Haiti, despite the country’s ongoing political, economic and environmental disasters.
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Stefanik in ad says Democrats want ‘permanent election insurrection’
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), in one of several new campaign ads released on Facebook this week, claims that Democrats are planning “permanent election insurrection” by granting swee…
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GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez: I’m Out for 2022 Because of Trump and ‘Toxic’ Party
Greg Nash/ReutersRep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) says he will not run for re-election in 2022 because of former President Donald Trump’s influence on the Republican Party. Gonzalez was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, and the former president backed Gonzalez’s primary opponent, Max...
Indonesia adds patrols after detecting ships in South China Sea
Jakarta deploys navy vessels, assisted by an air patrol in North Natuna Sea after detecting China, US ships nearby.
State Rep. Who Swapped Parties Says He Wasn't Expecting So Much Attention
But reactions have been mainly positive, said New Hampshire Rep. William Marsh, who went from Republican to Democrat this week.
China howls at perceived threat of new 'AUKUS' agreement
The Foreign Ministry says the tech-sharing deal fuels the regional arms race.
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Judge rejects DOJ move to block Texas abortion law
A federal judge denied a Department of Justice request to block enforcement of the controversial Texas abortion law
Biden blocked from expelling migrant families using Title 42
A federal judge found that the policy doesn’t authorize the expulsion — and, in turn, doesn’t allow for those removed to be denied the opportunity to seek asylum.
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Budget bill reopens moderate vs. progressive divide for Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — One side is energized by the prospect of the greatest expansion of government support since the New Deal nearly a century ago. The other is fearful about dramatically expanding Washington's reach at an enormous cost.
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Powell orders ethics review after Fed presidents disclosed multimillion-dollar investments
Fed Chair Powell directed staff to review the central bank's rules after filings showed officials made multimillion-dollar trades in 2020.
McAuliffe tapped 2 prominent anti-vaxxers for Virginia boards after hefty donations, report finds
Democrat Terry McAuliffe, the former governor of Virginia who is currently running to reclaim that seat, reportedly appointed two prominent anti-vaccine advocates to coveted administration positions after they donated more than $50,000 to his campaign.
Federal judge halts use of health order to expel migrant families along the border
Immediate removals are “likely unlawful” as well as unnecessary because of testing, vaccines and other ways to minimize Covid-19 effects, ruling says.
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Biden calls out US billionaire wealth surging $1.8 trillion during the pandemic: 'It's simply not fair'
Biden urged Congress to pass a $3.5 trillion spending plan that would include money for IRS tax enforcement and the monthly child tax credit.
Muslim groups boycott Hilton over planned hotel on Uighur mosque
Mosque demolished in 2018 in Hotan in Xinjiang is one of many damaged or destroyed by China in campaign against Uighurs.
Trump endorses challenger in Michigan AG race
Former President Trump endorsed a Republican challenger in Michigan’s election for the state attorney general in 2022. In a statement released through his Save America PAC, Trump endorsed lawyer Ma…
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His economic agenda on the line, Biden prepares to fight for tax increases on the wealthy
After a summer of putting out fires, President Joe Biden is turning back to his top priority: passing huge infrastructure and social safety net packages.
Iowa Republicans face dilemma after commission scrambles congressional map
The state's nonpartisan mapmakers proposed a new map that reorients the districts currently held by two GOP freshmen.
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Pelosi predicts 'what's his name' would fail in a 2024 White House run
Former U.S. President Donald Trump might make another White House run in 2024, but if he does, he will take his place in American history as a two-time loser, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted on Thursday.
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Texas governor orders six points of entry along the southern border to be shut down | CNN Politics
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to shut down six points of entry along the US-Mexico border amid a surge in migrants.
How TikTokers took down a Texas anti-abortion site
A strict abortion ban in Texas has Gen Z fighting its enforcement through hacktivism
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Biden dials top Democrats as shutdown countdown begins
The president, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke Thursday as a government shutdown and fiscal cliff loom.
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EU Parliament resolution urges sanctions on Lebanon officials
The strongly-worded European Parliament resolution accused Lebanese officials of obstructing Beirut blast probe.
Treasury sanctions Colombian drug trafficking queen 'La Patrona'
The Biden administration imposed sanctions on Zulma Maria Musso Torres, aka 'La Patrona,' the woman in charge of a drug trafficking empire based in Colombia.
Biden says he's "confident" Congress will deliver reconciliation package to his desk
The president said he's "confident" Congress will deliver the infrastructure and "Build Back Better" proposals to his desk.
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Migrant numbers under Texas bridge double to 8,000+ in 24 hours: 'Out of control'
FIRST ON FOX: The number of migrants, predominantly from Haiti, waiting under the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas has doubled to more than 8,000 in a single day, with sources telling Fox News that the situation is "out of control" and Border Patrol is overwhelmed.
Facebook bans German accounts under new 'social harm' policy
Facebook has removed nearly 150 accounts and pages linked to anti-lockdown demonstrators in Germany Thursday under a new policy focused on addressing groups that work together to spread harmful content
Why Trump's anti-spy 'China Initiative' is unraveling
A Trump-era anti-spy program against Chinese academics falters amid failed prosecutions. Critics ask why Biden hasn't terminated it.
Austin assures China new partnership with UK, Australia 'not aimed at anyone'
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin sought to assure China Thursday that the latest tri-lateral agreement between the U.S., U.K, and Australia is “not aimed at anyone.”
Swing voters give Biden's withdrawal poor marks but don't think Trump would have done better
Some swing voters say they're deeply disappointed with the execution of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.Yes, but: They don't believe former President Trump would have handled it better than President Biden, and the issue is far less important to them than getting the pandemic under...
U.S. State Department approves potential $500 million Saudi maintenance deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - - The U.S. State Department has approved a potential agreement covering up to $500 million in military support services for Saudi Arabia, and has sent the agreement to Congress for review, the Pentagon said on Thursday. It was the first major defense agreement for Saudi...
Jennifer Rubin's 'OFF THE RECORD' statement trashing Politico published by Politico
An off-the-record statement from conservative Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin to Politico this week was published in full, a decision the publication said it made because it had not agreed to those conditions.
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Taliban’s Mullah Baradar denies rumours of his death
Taliban’s former political office chief in Doha is ‘absolutely fine and healthy’ amid rumours of internal divisions.
Powell opens review into Fed ethics rules after backlash over trading
Any tightening of the rules would be added to the Reserve Bank Code of Conduct, which governs ethics at the regional Fed branches, a spokesperson said.
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Blinken, Austin call out China's "destabilizing" behavior at event on Australia security pact
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin condemned China's "aggressive" and "destabilizing" behavior at a press conference Thursday, as they inaugurated a major new trilateral security partnership with Australia and the U.K.Why it matters: China was not explicitly...
Key senators eye the exits ahead of 2022 midterms: 'It's a six-year commitment' | CNN Politics
John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, is struggling with a crucial decision: Whether to ask South Dakota voters for six more years in office.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden's shaky claims on jobs, gasoline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boasting that government policies can make a difference in improving the economy, President Joe Biden went too far Thursday in taking credit for job growth since taking office. He also made a dubious suggestion that wrongdoing is behind higher gasoline prices — something that...
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Prescription drug costs pose a stumbling block for Democrats on spending bill
The House is struggling to find a balance that will make moderates and progressives happy.
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Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible
The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.
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Republicans, Wary of Political Fallout, Steer Clear of Rally for Riot Suspects
WASHINGTON — Ever since a pro-Trump mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, Republicans have been trying to shift the national conversation away from that dark, violent day and onto what they say are the problems of the Biden administration: a troubled pullout from Afghanistan, an overtaxed southern...
France accuses Biden of sinking Australia submarine deal
French FM says US-UK-Australia defence deal was a ‘stab in the back’, as he draws parallels between Biden and Trump.
Top Trudeau rival O'Toole would push for Canada to join U.S., U.K. and Australia security alliance
"Canada is becoming irrelevant under Mr. Trudeau," O'Toole said of Canada's absence from AUKUS.
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DHS upheaval comes as policy tensions bubble over | CNN Politics
Infighting within the Biden administration over the onslaught of challenges facing officials has, at times, stalled decision making on key issues, frustrating officials, sources tell CNN.
EXPLAINER: The Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in October will hear the Biden administration's efforts to block Texas' new law banning most abortions, which is already putting a strain on clinics and patients in the two weeks since it took effect.
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Americans have little trust in online security: AP-NORC poll
Most Americans don’t believe their personal information is secure online and aren't satisfied with the federal government's efforts to protect it, according to a poll. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MeriTalk shows that 64% of Americans say their...
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Youngkin breaks with Trump on whether Democrats will cheat in the Virginia governor’s race
Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin broke with former President Trump on Thursday on whether he believes Democrats will cheat in the upcoming election. “No, I think …
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Virginia governor's race: Key takeaways from the 1st debate
Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin met Thursday in southwest Virginia for the commonwealth's first gubernatorial debate of the general election season. Much of the exchange between McAuliffe, a longtime Democratic Party fundraiser who is seeking a rare second term as...
Mocking Trump, Pelosi says 2024 run means he'd be 'impeached twice and defeated twice'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mocked the possibility of former President Donald Trump running again in 2024.
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Virginia governor's race: Terry McAuliffe, Glenn Youngkin argue about vaccination mandates
In their first debate, Virginia gubernatorial candidates clashed over vaccine mandates, abortion, economic policy, and the legacy of Donald Trump.
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Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann indicted for allegedly lying to FBI during Russia investigation
A federal grand jury returned the indictment sought by sought by Special Counsel John Durham
Infographic: North Korea, South Korea missile programmes compared
A visual explainer on North Korea and South Korea’s missile programmes and their military capabilities.
One in 538: Map sparks fight over electoral vote in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — A new political map proposed by Nebraska Republicans wouldn't just make it harder for Democrats to win one of the state's three House seats — it would make it a little bit harder for Democrats to win the White House.
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Police ask public for help in search for missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Police said the disappearance of Gabby Petito is still being investigated as a missing person case.
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'Incredibly dangerous': Trump is trying to get Big Lie promoters chosen to run the 2024 election | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is trying to get people who tried to overturn the 2020 election chosen to be in charge of the 2024 election.
POLITICO Playbook PM: ‘The worst transatlantic blow-up since the Iraq war’
And D.C. braces for more protesters at the Capitol this weekend.
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California wildfires threaten famous giant sequoia trees
Firefighters have wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket as they try to save a famous grove of gigantic old-growth sequoias from wildfires burning in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains
'Making the Taliban Great Again!': Man behind Pennsylvania billboards trolling Biden revealed
A mystery man who paid for viral highway billboards trolling President Joe Biden has been revealed to be former Pennsylvania state senator and gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner.
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Polls open in Russia’s three-day parliamentary election
Parliamentary and local polls in the world’s largest country spread across 11 time zones began on Friday.
Minneapolis can ask voters to remake police department, top court rules
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that voters could consider a ballot measure to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a Department of Public Safety following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer.
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DeSantis hammers Biden admin for limiting Florida's use of monoclonal antibodies: 'Very, very problematic'
On Thursday, Florida Gov. DeSantis hammered the president after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) surprised red-state governors by changing how they distributed the COVID-19 treatment.
GOP Senate candidate: US should not accept Afghan refugees
PHOENIX (AP) — The United States should not accept Afghan refugees, including translators and others who helped the American military during the 20-year war, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Lamon said, staking out a hardline stance against a group of immigrants that has had widespread...
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Thousands of migrants converge under Texas bridge, posing new challenge for Biden
Thousands of migrants have converged under the bridge that connects Del Rio, Texas and Mexico's Ciudad Acuña, creating a makeshift camp with few basic services in intense heat in the latest border emergency facing U.S. President Joe Biden.
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'I'm losing sleep over it': Democrats see do-or-die moment to overhaul immigration
Democrats are nervously awaiting a ruling by the Senate's referee on whether they can include protections for Dreamers in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill.
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'Peace in our region': US strikes deal to expand military presence in Australia
Australia plans to host an expanding array of U.S. military forces to deter conflict as strategists worldwide fear the balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific is changing in favor of China.
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Biden approval drops to lowest of presidency - Reuters/Ipsos poll
Public approval of U.S. President Joe Biden has dropped to the lowest level of his presidency, with Americans appearing to be increasingly critical of his response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll.
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Judge orders Prince Philip's will to remain sealed 90 years to protect 'dignity' of Queen Elizabeth
The late Prince Philip's will has been ordered to remain sealed so as to protect the "dignity" of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Progressives seek redemption in Las Vegas
The left's latest target: Rep. Dina Titus, a longtime Vegas Democratic figure.
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Schwarzenegger says Californians ‘made the right decision’ not to recall Newsom
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) says that California voters “made the right decision” not to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger, who became governor after Gray…
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Gabby Petito's disappearance and death: A timeline of events
Skeletal remains found in Florida were confirmed to be those of fiancé Brian Laundrie, who has been called a person of interest in Petito's killing.
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First on CNN: White House economists say a clean energy transition will lower consumer costs | CNN Politics
The White House economists write that the costs of not responding to climate change through Biden's legislation will be steep.
US targets 5 al-Qaida operatives in Turkey with sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday against five men in Turkey suspected of providing financial services and travel assistance to al-Qaida. The five are a mix of Turkish and Egyptian nationals who Treasury said provided various forms of support to senior...
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Psaki dodges on whether Biden was 'honest' when he said advisers all supported his Afghan pullout plan
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki declined to directly answer if President Joe Biden was being “honest” earlier this year when he said in an interview that none of his advisers recommended leaving 2,500 troops in Afghanistan.
Fulton board gets new chair as Georgia reviews its elections
ATLANTA (AP) — Commissioners in Fulton County have picked a former Atlanta City Council president to lead their election board as a state panel reviews how elections are conducted in Georgia's most populous county.
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Ohio Republican who voted to impeach Trump says he will not run for reelection in 2022 | CNN Politics
Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year, announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2022.
U.S. Justice Dept orders review that grantees obey civil rights laws
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta this week ordered the Justice Department to review whether it is adequately monitoring police departments and other recipients of its federal grants to ensure they are not engaging in "illegal discrimination."
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Biden outlines 'a fair shot' for the middle class in economic speech
The president plans to give the IRS tools to crack down on wealthy Americans who have evaded tax payments.
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Utah police release body camera image of Gabby Petito after apparent fight with boyfriend
Investigators searching for answers on the whereabouts of Gabby Petito are expressing frustration that her boyfriend has not shed any light on her possible whereabouts.
Accused Colorado abortion clinic gunman found unfit for trial on federal charges
The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado abortion clinic in 2015 was declared on Thursday to be mentally unfit for trial on federal charges for the shootings, the same conclusion a state court judge reached in likewise ruling him incompetent.
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McAuliffe, Youngkin clash over abortion, COVID in 1st debate
GRUNDY, Va. (AP) — Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin clashed over abortion and vaccination policies Thursday in Virginia’s first gubernatorial debate of the general election season, as each sought to cast the other as extreme.
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Taliban could look to acquire additional weapons after withdrawal, experts warn
The fall of Afghanistan has emboldened the Haqqani network, the U.S. designated terrorist group that works hand in hand with the Taliban and al Qaeda.
France cancels Washington reception and tones down celebrations of US-French Revolutionary War victory amid submarine spat | CNN Politics
Amid a rift over a new security agreement between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, the French Embassy in Washington has canceled a Washington reception and toned down celebrations commemorating a Revolutionary War naval victory by the French that helped the US to win its...
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty in 2017 excessive force case involving 14-year-old Black boy
Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, who he also used a neck restraint against.
Lawyer: Arizona Senate's 2020 election review out next week
PHOENIX (AP) — An attorney representing the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate told a judge Thursday that the long-delayed review of 2020 election results in the state's most populous county will be released next week.
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Newsmax host angrily cuts off guest who mildly criticizes Trump
Newsmax host Grant Stinchfield cut off an Iraq War veteran on his show Wednesday after he criticized former President Donald Trump for his handling of Afghanistan.
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Brazilian president’s popularity hits new low ahead of election year
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s approval rating has reached a new low ahead of next year’s presidential election, with criticism mounting over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and risi…
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LGBT film festival to premiere documentary about Pete Buttigieg
LGBTQ film festival NewFest is set to premiere “Mayor Pete,” a documentary about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 run for the presidency, Variety reports.The film festival i…
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Rickia Young sues police union over misleading Facebook photo of toddler son
The National Fraternal Order of Police shared a photo of Rickia Young’s son, claiming he was “lost” after Philadelphia police beat her and took the child.
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GOP redistricting group names Christie, Pompeo as national co-chairs, Rove as senior adviser
The National Republican Redistricting Trust said that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will serve as national co-chairs of the organization.
Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence
The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding.
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Recall voters said Covid was their top issue but budget takes center stage in D.C.
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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Lloyd Austin says he has 'confidence' in Gen. Milley amid China controversy
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Thursday that he “has confidence” in Gen. Mark Milley following calls for his resignation over allegations of "secret" calls with his Chinese counterpart.
Democrats call oil giants to testify on climate campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are calling top executives at ExxonMobil and other oil giants to testify at a House hearing as lawmakers investigate what they say is a long-running, industry-wide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming.
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U.S. Border Agents Found A Toddler And A Baby Abandoned Along The Rio Grande
With her hair neatly braided, the girl sat next to her baby brother, dressed for an outing, complete with a backpack and note — but their parents were nowhere to be found, the U.S. Border Patrol said.
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Gray wolf endangered status to be reviewed after Trump administration removed protection
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would review the status of the American gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act after former President Donald Trump's administration removed the animal from the endangered list.
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MassMutual fined $4M over employee’s role in GameStop frenzy
MassMutual has been fined $4 million as part of a settlement with Massachusetts regulators, who accused the life insurance company of failing to adequately supervise an employee who promoted GameSt…
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Former Soviet chess master sues Netflix over 'sexist' line in 'Queen's Gambit'
Nona Gaprindashvili sued the streaming giant for $5 million over a line in the popular fictional series that claimed she "never faced men."
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Judge dismisses ex-girlfriend's lawsuit against Marilyn Manson over statute of limitations
Marilyn Manson still faces sexual assault lawsuits from other women, including "Game of Thrones" actor Esmé Bianco and his former personal assistant.
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Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92
Jane Powell, who starred in Hollywood golden age musicals, has died
Paranoia and accusations cloud efforts to launch 'Justice for January 6' rally
Users in extreme far-right Facebook groups and extremist forums are largely steering users away from an upcoming rally, claiming it could be a "false flag."
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley becomes lightning rod on right
Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has become a lightning rod for the Biden administration, which is facing calls for him to resign over book excerpts underscoring his maneuver…
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House panel rejects drug pricing plan in setback to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee dealt an ominous if tentative blow Wednesday to President Joe Biden’s huge social and environment package, derailing a money-saving plan to let Medicare negotiate the price it pays for prescription drugs.
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Biden $3.5T plan tests voter appeal of expansive gov't role
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s “build back better” agenda is poised to be the most far-reaching federal investment since FDR’s New Deal or LBJ’s Great Society — a prodigious effort to tax the rich and shift money into projects and programs touching the lives of nearly every American.
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Biden and UK to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines in new pushback on China | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled a new effort to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, a major step toward countering China as he works to build international backing for his approach to Beijing.
DOJ documents impacts of Texas abortion ban in new court filings
The Department of Justice documented the impact of Texas' new abortion law, SB8, in new court filings.
Trump acting defense secretary says he ‘did not’ authorize Milley’s calls to China: Report
Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller "did not" authorize Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley to reach out to his Chinese counterpart regarding a possible future attack.
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Opinion | The Stolen-Election Myth Has Become an Albatross for the GOP
Larry Elder's landslide defeat is the latest evidence that the idea the 2020 presidential election was stolen is poison for Republicans.
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French forces kill Islamic State in Sahara leader, Macron says
French forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State in the Sahara, who was allegedly behind the killings of four U.S. service members in 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron annou…
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Durham's Russia 'origins' probe: Request for grand jury indictment may be hours away
Special Counsel John Durham, the federal prosecutor tapped during the Trump administration to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation, could be days – if not hours – from taking his case to a grand jury against a cybersecurity attorney for allegedly providing a false statement to the...
Newsom's Anti-Trump Recall Strategy Offers Republicans a Warning for 2022
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — California basks in its clairvoyance. “The future happens here first,” says Gov. Gavin Newsom, calling his state “America’s coming attraction.” Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times By emphatically turning back the effort to recall him from office...
Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the FBI's failures to investigate gymnasts' charges against Nassar | CNN Politics
A Senate hearing Wednesday gave several acclaimed gymnasts who were abused by Larry Nassar a powerful platform to call out the system that failed them.
Pentagon, White House mobilize defense of Milley amid criticism over China calls | CNN Politics
The defense of the top US military official kicked into gear across Washington Wednesday in response to claims that Gen. Mark Milley overstepped his authority during the waning days of the Trump administration.
Democrats hope Biden can flip Manchin and Sinema
President Biden met face to face with Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday, stepping up his involvement in the effort to unify congressional Democrats behind a $3.5…
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California GOP licks wounds after another lopsided loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The results of Tuesday’s recall election in which California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated an attempt to remove him from office look all too familiar to the state's enfeebled Republicans — they were embarrassed again by Democrats, who haven’t lost a statewide race in 15 years.
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Democrats could change 'weaponized' California recall system
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom beat back a recall election that could have cost him his job, his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature said Wednesday that they will push for changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.
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Judge grants hearing to consider temporarily blocking enforcement of Texas abortion ban
A federal judge will hold a hearing on Oct. 1 to consider temporarily blocking enforcement of Texas' restrictive abortion ban after an emergency request from the Biden administration.Why it matters: The hearing comes after the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit last week against Texas over...
US Olympic gymnasts slam Nassar investigation, allege FBI 'turned a blind eye,' falsified report
Olympic champions, heroes to young women and girls across the nation for their athletic achievements, on Wednesday served as champions for survivors of sexual abuse as they demanded accountability for those who enabled Larry Nassar, who abused them and dozens of others for years.
How did California Gov. Gavin Newsom so easily beat back a recall attempt? There are too few Republicans to vote him out.
The COVID-19 pandemic, a lack of viable replacement candidates and a shrinking Republican voter base all factored in Gov. Gavin Newsom's favor.
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SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.
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Durham seeks indictment against lawyer at Steele dossier-linked law firm over Alfa Bank matter: Report
Special counsel John Durham reportedly seeks a grand jury indictment against Michael Sussmann, a cybersecurity lawyer at a Democratic-allied law firm closely linked to British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s discredited dossier.
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Column: Republicans learn the way of Trump is a big loser in California
The margin of victory in the recall election — and how fast the win was called —surprised some. But those who know the California GOP just yawned.
Judge schedules Oct. 1 hearing on DOJ request to halt Texas abortion law
A federal judge on Wednesday scheduled an Oct. 1 hearing to consider the Department of Justice’s request to temporarily block a recently enacted Texas law that effectively bans abortions&…
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Opinion | Why Trump’s Chaos Requires New Guardrails on Biden
Alarming reports about Trump’s White House maneuvering should spur robust new checks on the presidency.
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AOC to introduce bill extending unemployment benefits after expiration of COVID-19 programs
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, will introduce a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for millions.
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SEC whistleblower payouts top $1 billion total as securities watchdog announces near-record award
The Securities and Exchange Commission said more than 200 whistleblowers got awards for information that led to more than $4.8 billion in remedies.
U.S. authorities along the southern border stopped migrants 209,000 times in August
The statistics show that unauthorized migration to the U.S.-Mexico border remained at an extremely high level toward the end of the summer, when migrant apprehensions have historically dropped.
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Matt Gaetz calls for two more tied to $25M extortion scheme to be charged after one indicted
A man tied to a plot to collect $25 million from the family of embattled Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in exchange for a presidential pardon was indicted by the Department of Justice last month.
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Donald Trump's mental health becomes an issue again | CNN Politics
Here's a fact you may have missed amid all of the coverage of the allegations and revelations in the new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa: The top general in the country believed that President Donald Trump was in significant enough mental decline that he took countermeasures to ensure...
Appeals court sides with Biden's deportation priorities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed the Biden administration's selective criteria on who should be deported to remain in effect, rejecting one of Texas' challenges to the president's immigration policies.
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Democratic resistance to drug pricing plan underscores dilemma for party | CNN Politics
A small group of House Democrats voted against key drug pricing provisions on Wednesday in two separate committee markups, underscoring the challenges the party is facing to stay united as it races to finalize sweeping legislation to expand the nation's social safety net.
Portland scraps Texas boycott plan over state's abortion law
Portland, Ore., abandoned plans this week to ban city business with Texas over the Lone Star State's controversial new abortion law amid worries it would hurt the Texans most affected by it.
US gymnasts offer scathing assessment of FBI
Star U.S. gymnasts offered stark criticism Wednesday of the FBI’s handling of its investigation into sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. gymnastics program, prompting criticism from law…
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Biden's child tax credit pays big in Republican states, popular with voters
A one-year expansion of the U.S. child tax credit, a policy championed by President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats over Republican opposition, has disproportionately benefited states that voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020, a Reuters review of Treasury Department data has found.
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France issues angry response to nuclear submarine deal between US, UK, Australia
France is reacting with anger after being left out of an agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia to give Australia nuclear-powered submarines.
Pentagon asks all personnel to report symptoms of ‘Havana syndrome’
The Pentagon is directing military service members, civilian employees and contractors to report when they have symptoms of the so-called Havana syndrome, according to a memo obtained by …
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Democrats plot options for increasing the debt limit
Democratic leadership in the House and Senate are working on a short-term funding bill — which needs to pass before Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown — that includes a debt-limit increase.Why it matters: The country will default on its debt in October for the first time in U.S. history if...
Boston's next mayor will make history as Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George advance to runoff
Whichever candidate wins, a woman and person of color will be elected to the office.
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‘Literally begging’: Afghan envoys ‘willing to become refugees’
Hundreds of Afghan diplomats still living abroad, many saying money is running out and they fear over family’s safety.
Democrats warn of 'canary in the coal mine' for Latino voters in California recall
While California Latinos voted to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom in office, they did so by a smaller margin than Democrats have won by in the past.
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New poverty data bolsters Democrats' push to expand safety net
As Democrats negotiate a multitrillion-dollar budget proposal that would fulfill President Biden’s domestic agenda and remake the country’s social safety net, new data shows that COVID-19 relief programs helped cut the nation’s poverty rate even amid the pandemic-related economic downturn.
Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the FBI's failures to investigate gymnasts' charges against Nassar | CNN Politics
A Senate hearing Wednesday gave several acclaimed gymnasts who were abused by Larry Nassar a powerful platform to call out the system that failed them.
FDIC teams up with Microsoft and Truist to create fund to invest in minority-owned banks
The FDIC will this week unveil an investment fund that offers investors a way to support banks owned by and in support of people of color.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley facing backlash over bombshell claims in new book
President Biden says he has “great confidence” in Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, as the top general faces scrutiny over explosive claims in a new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. According to the book, Milley convened top officers after the Capitol riot to review nuclear launch...
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Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on
Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.
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What could an Evergrande debt default mean for China and beyond?
Will Chinese authorities allow Evergrande’s creditors to suffer major losses, or intervene in some way?
British court indicates it will serve lawsuit on Prince Andrew
The prince's legal team has argued U.K. courts cannot serve the summons.
High school teacher says telling students to behave in class is 'white supremacy'
A Virginia high school teacher posted a TikTok video that said telling students to behave themselves in class falls under the definition of "white supremacy."
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Record 60 cargo ships wait to unload at busiest U.S. port complex
A record 60 container vessels are at anchor or adrift in the San Pedro Bay, waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach seaports and another 20 are due to arrive in coming days, a port executive said on Wednesday.
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U.S. will share nuclear submarine technology with Australia in new defense partnership
The U.S. will share nuclear submarine technology with Australia as President Biden strengthens a network of alliances as a bulwark against China.
Pence seeking $18 million ahead of possible 2024 run
Mike Pence is positioning himself for a 2024 presidential run by aiming to raise a whopping $18 million this year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: While polls show Donald Trump as an early Republican favorite, his former vice president also has been making moves to be a candidate. His group...
CEOs sound alarm on the fiscal cliff
Leaders of the country’s most prominent companies this afternoon issued a plea for congressional leaders to come to an agreement pronto to raise the nation’s debt limit.
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John McEnroe doubles down on controversial comments about US Open champion Emma Raducanu
McEnroe said in June it appeared “it just got a little too much” for Raducanu in June after she withdrew from Wimbledon.
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Why Biden Is Taking The Rare Step Of Sharing Nuclear Submarine Tech With Australia
The Australian navy will be able to patrol faster and farther with the submarine technology. The rare move comes as the United States looks for ways to counter China.
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Firefighters rescue Reba McEntire after stairwells collapse in Oklahoma building
The country superstar and her party became stuck on the second floor of a historic building in Atoka.
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UN ‘concerned’ over N Korea railway-borne missile test
South Korea also tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile on same day as the North launched its test.
Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen's civil rights
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death has pleaded not guilty to violating a teenager's civil rights in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd
Utah police stopped Gabby Petito and fiancé after fight on road trip before she went missing, report says
Police said neither Petito nor her fiance, Brian Laundrie, wanted to press charges. The couple agreed to be separated for the night, officials said.
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Texas abortion law strains clinics: 'Exactly what we feared'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One Texas woman traveled nearly 1,000 miles to Colorado for an abortion. Others are driving four hours to New Mexico. And in Houston, clinics that typically perform more than 100 abortions in a week are down to a few a day.
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US envoy to Afghanistan: Ghani's decision to flee torpedoed deal to keep Taliban out of Kabul
The US had a deal in which President Ghani would stay in Kabul and Taliban fighters would not enter the capital for two weeks, Zalmay Khalilzad said.
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Where could Larry Elder's emergence as a Republican star lead: Politics, TV, radio
Larry Elder became a Republican star while running to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California. Where does he go from here?
Democratic bill would force Fed to defund fossil fuels
Three progressive House Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday that would force the Federal Reserve to break up banks if they do not reduce the carbon emissions they finance in line with the Paris c…
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Democrats create bilingual tool to combat disinformation aimed at Latinos
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee created a collection of graphics in English and Spanish for people to use as a "rapid response" to disinformation.
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Aukus: UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter China
Beijing says the deal, involving nuclear-powered submarines, undermines regional peace.
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Donald Trump's laughably childish threat to Mike Pence | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is, at root, just an overgrown kid. And not in any good way.
The mysterious reporter on the Biden beat
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Ashli Babbitt's widower discourages violence at 'Justice for J6' rally on Saturday
Aaron Babbitt, husband of Ashli Babbitt who was killed during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, requested there be no violence at the "Justice for J6" rally scheduled for Saturday in Washington, D.C.
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Muslim Americans reported hate incidents nationwide on 9/11 anniversary
In on example, a mask of a pig’s head and a sign with an offensive message was left outside the Islamic Center of Greater Austin in Texas.
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Positive results on handling pandemic, Democratic turnout advantage help Newsom retain seat in recall election
Positive results on handling the pandemic and a Democratic turnout advantage cemented Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to retain his seat in the recall election.
Democrats suffer blow on drug pricing as 3 moderates buck party
Democrats’ signature legislation to lower drug prices was defeated in a House committee on Wednesday as three moderate Democrats voted against their party.Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), Scott …
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An Oklahoma pastor is offering to sign religious vaccine exemptions for anyone, and claiming they only 'carry weight' if individuals donate to his church
Jackson Lahmeyer is also running in the Republican primary race for a US Senate seat and offering the exemption forms on his campaign website.
Ilhan Omar slams judge for blocking ballot measure to scrap Minneapolis Police Department
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., railed against a judge’s decision to block a Minneapolis ballot measure that would replace the city's police department with a new department of public safety.
A Colorado Investigation Of Elijah McClain's Death Alleges Racially Biased Policing
The state attorney general says the Aurora Police department has a culture in which officers treat people of color differently than white people and has a pattern of using unlawful excessive force.
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Alex Murdaugh's attorney says Murdaugh will turn himself in Thursday | CNN
Alex Murdaugh's lawyer Jim Griffin told CNN's Martin Savidge they have been informed an arrest warrant has been issued for Murdaugh on charges of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
Federal judge to wait at least two weeks before ruling on DOJ's emergency request to block Texas abortion law | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Wednesday set a hearing date for October 1 to consider a request from the Justice Department to freeze a Texas law that bars most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Leaders aim for more action out of closed-door climate talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans private climate talks with world leaders Friday to try to spur hard-and-fast commitments to cut climate-damaging pollution globally, following up on his livestreamed summit that saw dozens of leaders make earnest public promises to do so.
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Most workers do not expect full-time office return, survey says
Most people do not believe workers will return to the office full-time, according to YouGov research.
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Demands For Milley’s Firing Let White House Put The Focus Back On Trump’s Insurrection
Biden and his staff appear to welcome the opportunity to remind the nation that Trump tried to overthrow American democracy after losing reelection.
Klobuchar confident Congress can pass legislation targeting tech giants
“I think we can get this done,” Klobuchar said.
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Democrats eye end-of-month showdown with GOP on debt ceiling as anxiety grows in the ranks | CNN Politics
Democratic leaders are actively discussing attaching an increase to the national debt limit onto a must-pass spending bill to keep the government open, setting up an end-of-the-month partisan standoff with Republicans on the eve of a key deadline to keep federal agencies operating.
Democrats could change 'weaponized' California recall system
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom beat back a recall election that could have cost him his job, his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature said Wednesday that they will push for changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.
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States learning how many Afghan evacuees coming their way
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday began notifying governors and state refugee coordinators across the country about how many Afghan evacuees from among the first group of nearly 37,000 arrivals are slated to be resettled in their states.
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Woman allegedly abused by Nassar after he was reported to FBI: ‘I should not be here’
A former patient of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar who said she was abused after USA Gymnastics first alerted the FBI to allegations against him in 2015 argued at a press conference Wednesday that w…
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Conservative group files ethics complaint against AOC for attending Met Gala
“We are confident we complied with all ethics rules," Ocasio-Cortez's office said in a statement.
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Pentagon dodges questions on Milley phone calls: 'I can't speak to specifics'
The Pentagon declined to confirm or deny reports from a new book alleging that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley overstepped his power during the end of the Trump presidency.
Oregon man pleads guilty to stealing dead child's identity, collecting Social Security benefits for years
Robert Lizarraga, 70, pleaded guilty Monday to theft of government funds and making false statements, federal records said.
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Probe after Elijah McClain's death finds racial bias in Aurora Police Department
A 14-month probe into the Aurora, Colorado Police Department found the agency
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' Wedding Marks 1st Same-Sex Marriage Of Sitting Governor
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who in 2018 became the first openly gay man ever elected governor in the U.S., wed his longtime partner on Wednesday.
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Fate of Robert Durst in jury's hands after long murder trial
Durst, who a prosecutor described as a “narcissistic psychopath" who needs to be held accountable, has pleaded not guilty in the shooting of Susan Berman.
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Pope Francis says bishops should be pastors, not politicians in US debate on denying Biden communion over abortion | CNN Politics
Pope Francis on Wednesday said bishops debating whether to deny communion to public figures who support abortion rights, such as President Joe Biden, should make their decisions from a "pastoral" viewpoint and not a political one.
US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration said Wednesday that federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-backed state laws made it much easier to kill the predators. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initial determination that the region's wolves could...
Gen Keane on Milley's phone calls with China: The media is taking this 'out of context'
Ret. Gen. Jack Keane joined “The Story” to share his thoughts on the latest story about Gen. Mark Milley's reported calls to China and argued that that the media has “sensationalized" the story.
Alex Murdaugh: Hot shot lawyer in failed 'hit man suicide' plot indicted
Alex Murdaugh is accused of ordering a hit on himself so his son could collect life insurance money.
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U.S.-Mexico border arrests dip in August, remain near 20-year highs
U.S. authorities arrested more than 195,000 migrants at the Mexican border in August, according to government data released on Wednesday, deepening the humanitarian and political challenge confronting President Joe Biden to curb the high numbers.
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Biden announces Indo-Pacific alliance with UK, Australia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is forming a new Indo-Pacific security alliance with Britain and Australia that will allow for greater sharing of defense capabilities — including helping equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
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Afghanistan updates: US, Taliban hold first direct talks since withdrawal
The US and the Taliban held their first direct talks since the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan at the end of August in Doha, Qatar, over the weekend.
Pennsylvania Republicans seek trove of personal voter information in 2020 election review
President Joe Biden won the state by more than 80,000 votes.
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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan
Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female stars after the Taliban takeover.
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Court won't stop protests outside Michigan synagogue
Pro-Palestinian protests outside a Jewish synagogue in Michigan are protected by the Constitution's First Amendment
California recall: What exit polls tell us about the state’s LGBTQ voters
LGBTQ voters voted against recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom by a greater margin than the state's voters overall.
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Democrats see a midterm map in California recall success
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Few Democrats were surprised to see Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom swat down a Republican-driven recall campaign in bright-blue California. But they were pleased with how he did it.
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Harris, Yellen make a personal case for fixing child care
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a report Wednesday that detailed the high price and low wages for child care, a problem that makes it harder for parents to work and one that the Biden administration aims to fix with its budget proposal.
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Reshuffle: Boris Johnson fires Gavin Williamson as he rings cabinet changes
The PM fires Gavin Williamson and replaces the foreign secretary in a day of drama at Westminster.
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U.S. court says Biden administration can likely limit immigration arrests
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said the Biden administration could continue to limit who can be arrested by U.S. immigration agents pending the outcome of its appeal of a federal judge's ruling that blocked a memo outlining new enforcement priorities. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit...
Gabby Petito's boyfriend named person of interest after her disappearance during road trip
Police have named the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman who went missing during the couple's cross-country road trip, a person of interest.
Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender
The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender.
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Malala Yousafzai says Biden has "huge responsibility" to Afghan women
Yousafzai said the president should "stand up and support the rights of women in Afghanistan."
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Police responded to dispute between Gabby Petito and her fiancé weeks before her disappearance
Police in Utah responded to a dispute between Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie just weeks before she was reported missing.
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Dark money network gives top Dem lawyer 'nearly unlimited funding' for voting rights lawsuits, watchdog says
A top Democratic lawyer uses a massive dark money network to fight against voting rights and redistricting lawsuits across the country.
For 200 years, Boston elected white men as mayor. Now, a woman of color will lead.
Michelle Wu led with 33 percent of the runoff vote. For the past 200 years, the office has been held exclusively by white men.
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A 'New Yorker' Editor Dug For Diversity Stats. She Calls The Results 'Passive Racism'
Combing through the archives, Erin Overbey found that the print publication resembles "Southern country clubs circa 1950," in which barely any writers and editors of color or women are represented.
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Oregon man pleads guilty to stealing dead child's identity, collecting Social Security benefits for years
Robert Lizarraga, 70, pleaded guilty Monday to theft of government funds and making false statements, federal records said.
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Frustration grows for migrants stuck in southern Mexico
Tens of thousands of Haitian migrants are stuck in the southern Mexico city of Tapachula, most unable to find work because they lack legal status
Massachusetts Calls On The National Guard To Mitigate A School Bus Driver Shortage
The pandemic has contributed to a shortage in bus drivers, so Gov. Charlie Baker says 250 Guard members with commercial driver's licenses will be brought in to help.
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1,400 dolphins slaughtered in traditional hunt, horrifying animal rights activists
Over 1,400 white-sided dolphins were killed Sunday in the North Atlantic waters off the coast of Denmark's autonomous Faroe Islands, according to reports and footage of the incident.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a weekslong party
Getting white Americans to recognize Hispanic heritage as something engraved in American culture is a battle that Latinos struggle with basically every day.
Norm Macdonald remembered as hilarious and unique
Fellow comedians and many others are paying tribute to standup comic and “Saturday Night Live” star Norm Macdonald, who died Tuesday at 61
Florida surpasses 50K COVID deaths after battling delta wave
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began
More kids hospitalized with Covid, but experts aren’t sure if they’re sicker, too
Doctors say they are noting more instances of children falling severely ill as the pandemic has progressed and the delta variant has become predominant.
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Pandemic frustrations zero in on unvaccinated Americans
The growing frustration with the ongoing pandemic is boiling over, with all eyes turned to the unvaccinated as the key to getting through the COVID-19 crisis.As cases approach winter levels, the U.…
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More than half of schools across the country report "severe" bus driver shortage
In Massachusetts, National Guard personnel were deployed to drive buses, and Pennsylvania is now considering doing the same.
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GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over Biden vaccination mandates
The letter is the latest GOP opposition to new federal vaccine requirements for private-sector employees, health care workers and federal contractors.
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Biden says Republican governors are undermining COVID safety response
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday directed his ire at the governors of Florida and Texas, accusing the Republican leaders of "doing everything they can to undermine the life-saving requirements" he proposed to counter the spread of COVID-19.
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Fox's vaccine criticism focuses attention on its own policy
NEW YORK (AP) — A steady criticism of COVID vaccine mandates by figures on Fox News has drawn attention to its own company's stringent rules on the topic — even from President Joe Biden. The president was denounced as an “authoritarian” and “divider-in-chief” on Fox last week after announcing...
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'Unacceptable': Ohio school district condemns reported Nazi salute responding to mask request at meeting
"There is no compromise on our expectations that as a community, we will be civil, respectful and not hateful," the Worthington School District said.
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COVID-19 surge forces health care rationing in parts of West
In another ominous sign about the spread of the delta variant, Idaho public health leaders expanded health care rationing statewide and individual hospital systems in Alaska and Montana have enacted similar crisis standards
Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate
New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.
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Covid likely led to a rare disorder that left 8-year-old girl paralyzed
"If getting the shot and wearing your mask is one step closer to preventing this to happen to another child, that's what I want to stress," Lani Bauer said.
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Fauci flip-flop on vaccine mandate hammered in new RNC ad
Fox News exclusively obtained the two-minute video ad blasting Fauci, which features roll of clips highlighting the NIAID director’s previous statements on vaccine mandates.
Fight over booster shots heats up as COVID cases surge in areas with low vaccination rates
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is considering requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and contact tracing of international visitors after the U.S. revamps current broad restrictions that bar many foreigners from traveling to the U.S., a top White House adviser said Wednesday.
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White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House offered Wednesday to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration’s doctors to address her questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Trinidadian-born rapper’s erroneous tweet alleging the vaccine causes impotence went viral .
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States sound alarm over Covid-19 outbreaks among school kids | CNN
As school districts across the country reopen, some state officials are voicing concern about the vulnerability of children as the highly contagious coronavirus Delta variant takes aim at the unvaccinated.
Rural hospitals losing hundreds of staff to high-paid traveling nurse jobs
“It hurts my heart to tell my boss she’s going to have to replace me, but this is my opportunity to use those skills and make this level of money," said one nurse.
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Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: Experts
The CDC and medical experts say there are very few medical reasons for waiting on a COVID-19 vaccine.
A Virus-Hunter’s Advice on Dealing with China’s Resistance on Covid
Hardball is the wrong technique to get China to open up about the early spread of the pandemic. A successful but little-known global disease program offers a much smarter approach.
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Biden calls Newsom's victory a 'win' for 'strong vaccine requirements'
President Joe Biden released a statement Wednesday lauding California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election victory and called it a “win” for “strong vaccine requirements.”
Family of vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 blames unvaccinated people in obituary
The family of a woman from Springfield, Illinois, who died after contracting COVID-19 in a breakthrough case blamed unvaccinated people in her obituary.
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Federal judge declines to block Florida ban on mask mandates
A federal judge declined Wednesday to block a ban imposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent mandating masks for Florida school students amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Judge K. Michael Moore in Miami denied a request by parents of disabled children for a preliminary injunction...
FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters may not be needed, but do improve immunity
U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists said on Wednesday that booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may not be needed, even though the third shot generates a higher immune response in recipients.
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Governor Gavin Newsom to national Democrats: "Don't be timid" on COVID-19 response
Newsom acknowledged that the recall effort was launched "in no small degree because of our approach to this pandemic."
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COVID-19 updates: More than 10,000 new deaths reported in US in 1 week
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
Doctor argues for more research into effects of Covid-19 vaccines on menstruation | CNN
Clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines should include examination of any possible effects on women's menstrual cycles -- if only because so many women are worried about possible problems, a British expert argued Wednesday.
State, local governments struggle to recover jobs after COVID-19 recession
State and local governments have shed more than 400,000 jobs since the beginning of 2020, and those jobs have been far slower to return than the private sector positions that have rebounded after t…
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As COVID-19 vaccine mandates rise, religious exemptions grow
Religious objections were once used only sparingly around the country to get exempted from various required vaccines
Texas school district that included masks in dress code hit with restraining order
The Paris Independent School District in Texas has been hit with a temporary restraining order for adding masks to its dress code.
Companies backed by private equity got $5 billion in Covid relief
Some $1.2 billion of PPP and other relief money targeted at small businesses went to companies backed by large and well-funded private-equity firms.
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