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Trump documents probe: US ready to appeal judge’s hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized in a criminal investigation by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne.
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CBS News poll: Big majority favor maximum age limits for elected officials
Many Americans say more young people in office would make politics better.
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Justice Department appeals ruling on special master in Trump case, says investigation could be "irreparably injured" by pause
A judge on Monday agreed to appoint a special master to review items seized by the FBI during its search at Mar-a-Lago and blocked the Justice Dept. from continuing to use the material in its probe while the review is ongoing.
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Support of false election claims runs deep in 2022 GOP field
Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the results of the 2020 presidential race , according to an Associated Press review.
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Bannon pleads not guilty in 'We Build the Wall' scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty Thursday to duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border. The case, brought by New York prosecutors, is a state-level reboot of a federal case cut short last year by a...
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
South Carolina senators reject a near-total abortion ban
Opposition came from every Democrat, as well as all three GOP women in the chamber and two other Republicans, including one whose threat of a filibuster essentially killed the bill.
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Charles III, Britain's conflicted new monarch
With the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth on Thursday, Prince Charles has finally become king of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms, ending a wait of more than 70 years - the longest by an heir in British history.
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Ukraine has struck more than 400 Russian targets with HIMARS - U.S. top general
Ukraine has struck over 400 Russian targets with U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems, General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Thursday.
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Queen Elizabeth II met with 13 US presidents, from Truman to Biden
During a lifetime in the public eye that included 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II met with 13 different United States presidents going back to Harry Truman in 1951.
Hunter Biden said he would be 'happy' to introduce business associates to top CCP official
Hunter Biden said in a 2014 email that he would be "happy" to introduce his business associates to a top Chinese Communist Party official to discuss potential investments.
Ukraine seizes the moment with surprise counterattacks; U.S. approves further $675 million in weapons for Kyiv
Ukraine confirmed it had launched a counterattack in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailing "good news" from there.
CIA head defends declassifying intel to expose Russian actions in Ukraine
The U.S. released intelligence this week alleging Russia had turned to North Korea to buy artillery rounds and was forcibly deporting Ukrainians to Russia.
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Sanders leads progressive revolt over Manchin-backed 'side deal' for government funding bill
Democrats are facing a progressive revolt over a permitting reform deal between Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin ahead of must-pass government funding
Steve Bannon indicted, surrenders to New York authorities to face money laundering and conspiracy charges
The former Trump adviser faces criminal charges for his part in a "Build the Wall" fundraising campaign that allegedly defrauded donors.
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Michigan Supreme Court ruling paves way for voters to decide on abortion rights constitutional amendment
The 5-2 ruling is a win for Democrats, who see abortion as an issue that will drive voters to the polls in November.
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Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on 'MAGA Republicans'
WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, President Joe Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy.
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Queen Elizabeth II has died
Her son King Charles III pays tribute to his "beloved mother" who has died peacefully at Balmoral.
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Ukraine retakes territory in Kharkiv region as Russian front crumbles
Ukrainian forces have seized an expanding area of previously Russian-held territory in the east in a "very sharp and rapid" advance, a Russian-installed regional official said on Friday, in a breakthrough that may mark a turning point in the war.
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Ukraine, neighbors, to get big new aid, Blinken says in Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Underscoring determined U.S. support, Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday and the Biden administration ramped up military aid by more than $2.8 billion to Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia .
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U.S. Senate panel delays vote on bill allowing news outlets to negotiate jointly with Big Tech
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee scrapped a planned vote on Thursday aimed at allowing news organizations to win more revenue from Alphabet's Google and Meta's Facebook.
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Elizabeth II: The British Queen who weathered war and upheaval dies at 96 | CNN
Queen Elizabeth II, who has died age 96 after the longest reign in British history, will be mourned around the globe as one of the last monarchs born to a classic age of European royalty, when kings and queens wielded genuine political power.
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Biden leans into abortion rights in speech to Democratic activists
The president's remarks about abortion came as he works through refining a midterm stump speech full of increasingly sharp-edged digs at the GOP.
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Analysis: Putin's energy gamble may prove a double-edged sword for Russia
President Vladimir Putin's threat to completely cut off energy supplies to the West in a deepening confrontation over Ukraine could prove to be a double-edged sword for Russia.
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Politician accused of Las Vegas journalist's murder was upset over reporting; his DNA was found at the crime scene, police say
Robert Telles , 45, was booked on suspicion of murder after prominent Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was killed over the weekend.
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From 'Rottweiler' to Queen Consort, Camilla's rise from shadow of Diana
Once called a "Rottweiler" by the woman she replaced, Camilla, the second wife of the new British king, Charles, may never have fully won over the public but she is now Queen Consort, holding a title few would have thought conceivable 25 years ago.
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With Queen Elizabeth II's death, Camilla becomes Queen Consort: What to know
The queen died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne.
Walker downplays racism in historic Georgia Senate campaign while casting Warnock as divisive
A new ad from the Republican candidate highlights his belief in a post-racial America — and gives Democrats an opening to highlight his provocative comments on the issue.
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Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to fraud, money laundering charges related to border wall fundraiser
Steve Bannon was charged with fraud, money laundering and conspiracy in connection with the "We Build the Wall" fundraiser. He pleaded not guilty.
Who is Don Bolduc the Republican hoping to challenge New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan?
Don Bolduc is hoping to challenge New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in November's election. He has supported Trump's false election claims.
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Will King Charles III do his duty and abandon politics?
Queen Elizabeth II's long life is over.
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'A stalwart': World mourns Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (AP) — Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II , who became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through decades of political upheaval and social changes at home and abroad.
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Michigan to vote on amendment protecting constitutional right to abortion
The move comes as the fight over abortion rights have been front and center since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision in Roe v Wade in June.
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Trump still neutral, but Gov. Sununu endorses in New Hampshire GOP Senate primary
Trump remains neutral, but New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu makes an endorsement in his key battleground state's GOP Senate primary
Factbox: How King Charles' accession to the throne is formalised
Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, and her son Charles succeeded to the throne immediately. Here is an explanation of the protocol surrounding the official accession of a new monarch and Saturday's ceremony formally proclaiming Charles...
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SEE IT: Double rainbow appears over Buckingham Palace just before Queen Elizabeth II's death announced
A double rainbow greeted the swelling crowds outside Buckingham Palace just before the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday.
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The Not-So-Secret Weapon in the Special Relationship
Queen Elizabeth offered a mystical cord to the past that held together the U.S.-UK alliance.
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U.S. to make it easier for low-income immigrants to secure permanent residency
The policy is a dramatic departure from a Trump regulation that made it harder for low-income immigrants to become permanent residents.
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DC council member blames border state governors for migrant emergency
A Washington, D.C., council member is blaming the governors of Arizona and Texas for its public migrant emergency. Migrants have also been sent to New York City.
'Tremendous legacy of peace': Trump hails Elizabeth following queen's death
Former President Donald Trump joined the chorus of voices honoring Queen Elizabeth II, hailing her "tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity" while extending his "sincere condolences to the Royal Family."
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Yellen says U.S. economy stronger than before pandemic but inflation a threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen declared on Thursday that President Joe Biden's agenda has made the economy stronger than before the COVID-19 pandemic, but said more work was needed to protect the gains, especially by tackling inflation.
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Queen Elizabeth, longest-serving British monarch, dies
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, ending the longest reign for a British head of state in history, a staggering 70-year tenure that included the administrations of 14 U.S. presidents an…
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White House policies rescued U.S. economy, Treasury's Yellen says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen promoted the Biden administration's key economic policies in Detroit on Thursday
Supply constraints delaying U.S. solar sector's boom from new climate law -market report
The quarterly solar market report by industry trade group the Solar Energy Industries Association and research firm Wood Mackenzie projected 40% growth for the industry over the next five years thanks to passage in Congress last month of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides a decade of...
Washington mayor declares public emergency over migrant arrivals from Texas, Arizona
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday declared a public emergency over buses of migrants sent by Republican governors from the U.S.-Mexico border states of Texas and Arizona.
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What is a state funeral? Where is the Queen buried? And other questions
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of several days of mourning across the UK.
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Queen Elizabeth II has died: Live updates
TORONTO — Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone. “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said.
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Nevada county official charged in connection with death of investigative journalist
Police said DNA obtained at the crime scene matched that of Robert Telles, a county official who had been the subject of the reporter’s recent investigations.
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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'
Tributes are pouring in from around the world as leaders honour the monarch who "defined an era".
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Gorsuch says report coming on Supreme Court leak investigation
Justice Neil Gorsuch said Thursday that the investigation into the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion signaling the reversal of Roe v. Wade is ongoing and that a report on the findings is forthcoming.
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Democrats tout big business investments to bolster their economic case ahead of midterms
Shaking hands with CEOs could help counter Biden's low approval ratings on the economy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Schumer in tough spot over Manchin promise
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday pledged to add permitting reform legislation to a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown, but he’s in a tough spo…
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Prosecutor: Official's DNA in slain reporter's fingernails
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The DNA of a jailed elected official who was angered by past and upcoming newspaper stories was found on the hands of a Las Vegas investigative reporter who fought for his life while being stabbed to death outside his home, authorities said Thursday.
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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in aid for Ukraine and allies
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces military support at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.
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Nonpartisan campaign group seeks to bring a new perspective to politics with 'service-oriented' leaders
New Politics, a nonpartisan campaign group seeking to elect former members of the military, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, says it wants to put "service-oriented" leaders in office.
King Charles Is Too Political for the USA
Queen Elizabeth II was much beloved for her apolitical marshmallow diplomacy. Her very outspoken son will have his work cut out for him.
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Camilla becomes queen, but without the sovereign’s powers
LONDON (AP) — After seven decades, the United Kingdom has a new woman to call queen. Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort — a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after years of contention, dating back to the days before she even married...
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U.S. reveals more classified records may be missing in Trump probe
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's team may not have returned all the classified records removed from the White House at the end of his presidency even after an FBI search of his home, U.S. prosecutors warned on Thursday, calling it a potential national security risk that needs investigation.
www.reuters.comTrump's Truth Social steps closer to a financial cliff
Former president Donald Trump's website Truth Social is barreling toward a financial cliff that could see its main lifeline disappear. A Trump-allied investment company, Digital World Acquisition Corp., asked shareholders this week to approve a one-year extension for its merger with Trump's...
Explainer: How America casts and counts its votes
Misinformation online and false claims of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and his allies have sharply eroded public trust in the integrity of U.S. elections. How Americans vote — and the equipment they use — varies widely, and some methods are more vulnerable to efforts to shake...
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Rick Scott stands by handling of NRSC in memo to donors
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) is standing by his handling of the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, taking thinly veiled swipes at some of his Republican colleagues in a new memo sent to donors.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA Long-Shot Push to Bar Trump in 2024 as an 'Insurrectionist'
WASHINGTON — Democrats and liberal groups, determined to find a way to bar former President Donald Trump from returning to office, are preparing a variety of ways to disqualify him, including drafting new legislation and readying a flurry of lawsuits seeking to use an obscure clause in the...
Steve Bannon charged with money laundering, conspiracy in ‘We Build the Wall’ fundraising fraud case
The former Trump strategist pleaded not guilty after he was arraigned on the six-count indictment Thursday afternoon.
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Michigan will vote on adding abortion right to state constitution, court rules
Michigan voters will have the chance this November to codify abortion rights in the state's constitution after a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Thursday
DOJ will appeal judge order to appoint special master to review records seized by FBI from Trump's Mar-a-Lago
The Justice Department plans to appeal a federal judge's order for the appointment of a special master to review records seized by the FBI from former President Trump's home, if the court does not grant a stay in the case.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to defrauding border wall donors
Steve Bannon, a onetime political adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded not guilty in Manhattan criminal court to defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign.
Ron Johnson Calls For 'Saving This Nation' After Plotting To Overturn 2020 Election
“If you love this nation and are concerned about its future, join us,” said the GOP senator who played a role in attempting to falsify Electoral College results.
'The very spirit of Great Britain:' World reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death
World leaders and royalty are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death at age 96.
US citizenship systems vulnerable to ‘major’ malicious cyberattacks, Homeland Security watchdog finds
DHS inspector general said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services IT deficiencies could “limit” Homeland Security's capability to “overcome a major cybersecurity incident.”
White House renews call to ‘remove’ Section 230 liability shield
The president can’t get rid of the Section 230 liability shield without Congressional action.
www.politico.comSteve Bannon Does His Perp Walk, And The Twitter Snark Is Arresting
“It’s all nonsense. They will never shut me up,” Donald Trump's former chief strategist said in cartoon-supervillain style as he entered a Manhattan courtroom.
Whitmer-endorsed mayor lacks university degree as advertised
The mayor of Flint, who is endorsed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), was discovered to not possess a bachelor's degree from a particular university in the state despite repeated claims to the contrary.
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Utah rep. told Mormon bishop not to report abuse, docs show
A Utah lawmaker and prominent attorney for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advised a church bishop not to report a confession of child sex abuse to authorities, a decision that allowed the abuse to continue for years, according to records filed in a lawsuit.
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Amid book bans, Virginia parents push for more 'authority' over what kids can read in school libraries
As cultural debates rage on in schools across the U.S. a Virginia lawmaker is hoping to make it easier for parents to control what their children read in the library.
Five big moments from Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II’s death marks the end of a 70-year era for the United Kingdom and a turning point for British culture and identity. The queen, who was never meant to ascend to the throne, …
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2 people shot in Uvalde's Memorial Park, police in Texas say | CNN
As dozens of kids played and people picnicked Thursday afternoon at Memorial Park in Uvalde, Texas, gunfire interrupted in what authorities believe was gang-related violence about a mile and a half from the now-shuttered elementary school where 21 people were killed in May by a teenage gunman.
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'They've got no shame': Biden mocks GOP at Democratic National Committee rally
OXON HILL, Maryland — President Joe Biden ribbed Republicans before a friendly audience, making fun of the party for taking credit for Democratic-led efforts and pretending not to remember former President Donald Trump's name.
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County official charged in Las Vegas reporter's murder held without bail
A judge in Las Vegas denied bail to Clark County's public administrator on Thursday after his arrest for the murder of an investigative reporter who had written news articles exposing complaints of wrongdoing by the official.
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As Charles becomes king, Britain's new order of succession
LONDON (AP) — With Charles becoming Britain’s king, his sons and grandchildren are next in succession for the monarchy.
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Fetterman's press secretary tweeted she was 'mortified' to be American, made insensitive remarks on minorities
The press secretary and senior spokesperson for Democrat John Fetterman's campaign for the Senate once said she was "mortified to be an American."
DOJ appeals decision to order special master to review evidence seized in Mar-a-Lago search and says it's halted intelligence review | CNN Politics
Justice Department says intelligence community review of documents is on hold because of special master order
www.cnn.comYellen pushes Biden economic plans in battleground Michigan
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pressed the case for Democratic economic policies during a visit Thursday to Ford's Rouge electric vehicle assembly plant in Michigan, a battleground state in the November midterm elections. After a production-line tour, Yellen promoted recent legislative...
GOP representative says Danny DeVito's devil character is 'clearly evil'
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) wrote a viral Facebook post railing against a new series from a Disney conglomerate about the devil, starring Danny DeVito.
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Biden to address DNC reception following backlash over 'MAGA Republican' rhetoric about midterm elections
President Biden is scheduled to address a Democratic National Committee reception near Washington, D.C. Thursday as he pushes the importance of voting against the GOP in November
Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life
LONDON (AP) — Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96 after serving more than seven decades on the throne.
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North Korea makes nuclear policy ‘irreversible’ with new law
Legislation allows it to carry out a nuclear first strike, amid concern country is on verge of resuming nuclear tests.
U.S., Indo-Pacific countries launch trade talks shunning tariff cuts
(Reuters) -Economic ministers from the United States and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launched negotiations on Thursday on Washington's first major pan-Asian trade engagement effort in nearly a decade, but this time any deal will not cut tariffs. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the...
Thiel-linked PAC resumes spending in Arizona Senate race — without Thiel
A new ad launching Friday will boost Blake Masters, who has been trailing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.
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Congressional leaders praise Queen Elizabeth, a 'devoted friend of freedom'
Congressional leaders praised Queen Elizabeth's sense of duty, steady leadership and commitment to the "special relationship" between the U.S. and U.K.
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Biden to address DNC reception following backlash over 'MAGA Republican' rhetoric about midterm elections
President Biden is scheduled to address a Democratic National Committee reception near Washington, D.C. Thursday as he pushes the importance of voting against the GOP in November
Abortion pill startup provides meds to women who aren't pregnant yet
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
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Britain's Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral - ITV reporter
Britain's Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth, ITV reported.
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U.S. approves up to $675M in further military aid to Ukraine
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million, an announcement that came as he gathered allies to renew their commitment to military support “for the long haul.”
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Trump's juggernaut Save America PAC draws DOJ inquiry: Report
Federal investigators have reportedly begun putting former President Donald Trump's mighty nine-figure political action committee under the microscope to assess whether his juggernaut fundraising arm is above board.
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Miami school board votes against recognizing LGBTQ History Month
Miami school board votes against recognizing LGBTQ History Month in rowdy public meeting.
Federal grand jury investigating January 6 sets sights on Trump's Save America PAC | CNN Politics
A federal grand jury is examining one of former President Donald Trump’s main political and fundraising vehicles, the Save America leadership PAC, in an expansion of the criminal investigation into the events surrounding the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
www.cnn.comAs deadline looms, railroads say strike would cost $2B a day
Major freight railroads, in a bid to apply pressure on unions and Congress, say a strike that could come after a key deadline passes next week would cost the economy more than $2 billion a day and disrupt deliveries of all kinds of goods and passenger traffic nationwide. The Association of...
DHS unwinds Trump-era 'public charge' rule for immigrants
“This action ensures fair and humane treatment of legal immigrants and their U.S. citizen family members,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement.
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WHO launches drive to fight bacterial meningitis in Africa
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The World Health Organization on Thursday said it is launching a $1.5 billion campaign, hopefully including a new vaccine, to eliminate outbreaks of bacterial meningitis across Africa by 2030.
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Democrats scramble to protect federal workers ahead of midterms, possible Trump return in 2024
Democrats expect former President Donald Trump to announce his candidacy for 2024 because they look to implement a policy to prevent his involvement with the workforce.
Biden joins world leaders in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II | CNN Politics
US President Joe Biden and leaders around the world mourned Queen Elizabeth II, following her death earlier Thursday at the age of 96.
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Canada: Indigenous leader calls for support after stabbing spree
Chief Wally Burns of James Smith Cree Nation says ‘violence has to stop’ after attacks left 10 dead in Saskatchewan.
Suspect arrested in Memphis after daylong shooting spree that killed four
A teenager has been arrested after an hours-long shooting spree across the city of Memphis that left four people dead in a series of separate attacks, including one that was broadcast live on Facebook, police said on Thursday.
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Biden’s next big Ukraine challenge
As the war in Ukraine grinds on toward its 200th day, President Joe Biden faces fresh challenges in his vow to defy Moscow’s war machine for as long as it takes.
www.politico.com'Rife with political risks': Why Garland faces tough calls in considering Trump charges
Legal experts say Merrick Garland may have enough evidence to charge Donald Trump with mishandling national defense information and obstruction of justice. But an indictment isn't guaranteed.
Bargaining chip: Taiwan plans to retain most semiconductor production
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An overwhelming percentage of the world’s semiconductor microchip supply will remain concentrated in Taiwan, according to officials and industry leaders, despite the looming threat of aggression from China.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUtah rep. told Mormon bishop not to report abuse, docs show
A Utah lawmaker and prominent attorney for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advised a church bishop not to report a confession of child sex abuse to authorities, a decision that allowed the abuse to continue for years, according to records filed in a lawsuit.
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Trump says Queen Elizabeth II 'will be very proud of King Charles III'
Donald Trump paid his respects to Queen Elizabeth II and said that she "will be very proud of King Charles III," who ascended to the throne on Thursday.
A Maryland woman said she paid off her daughter's student loans just 2 weeks before Biden's debt relief plan
A Maryland woman said she paid off her daughter's student loans just days before Biden's debt relief plan was announced.
Regulators try to stop unlawful nursing home debt collection
A federal report says nursing homes and debt collectors are flouting a law that prohibits them from requiring friends and family of care home residents to be responsible for costs of the facilities
Lawmakers urge Biden to deny Iranian president entry into US for UN meeting over 'gross violations' of rights
A large bipartisan group of House lawmakers are asking President Biden to deny the entry of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi into the U.S. to attend the U.N. Assembly due to human rights abuses.
King Charles III says mother’s death brings ‘greatest sadness’
UK’s new King Charles III says family mourns ‘profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign’, Queen Elizabeth II.
Arrests in New Jersey for small-time cannabis dealing plummet post-legalization
Since legalization, data shows there have been relatively few arrests for possessing more cannabis than is permitted under state law.
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Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies
The British royal family announced Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II has died. She was 96.
Karine Jean-Pierre hit with news of Queen's death live during briefing: 'That's been confirmed?'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was hit with the news of the queen's death live during a briefing. Reporters interrupted her with shouts to tell her the news.
Ex-soldier said he enlisted in the Army to become 'more proficient in killing' Black people, authorities allege
Spc. Killian Ryan, who is federally charged with lying on his application for a security clearance, has had online ties with "accounts associated with racially motivated extremism," prosecutors said.
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Biden on Queen Elizabeth: ‘She defined an era’
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden honored Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, calling her “a steadying presence” and “a stateswoman of unmatched dignity” following her death. “In a world of con…
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Ted Cruz amendment blows up journalism antitrust bill
Two hours into its Thursday markup, Republicans inserted provisions designed to limit the platforms’ abilities to moderate content, over the objections of lead sponsor Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who then withdrew the bill.
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How Queen Elizabeth changed the British monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday after being placed under medical supervision, was a stabilizing force for her country and the world during her remarkable 70-year reign. She worked a…
thehill.comDHS unwinds Trump-era 'public charge' rule for immigrants
“This action ensures fair and humane treatment of legal immigrants and their U.S. citizen family members,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement.
www.politico.comBannon indicted on money laundering, conspiracy charges in border wall fundraising scheme
The former Donald Trump aide pleaded not guilty to charges related to a fundraising scheme to build a private border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Queen Elizabeth's reign: golden age, or last embers of a bygone era?
Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, broke record after record as monarch, becoming an enduring symbol of the country over which she reigned for 70 years even as it changed beyond recognition, losing its empire and undergoing social upheaval.
www.reuters.com78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Trump’s Gone Full QAnon. There’s No Point in Denying It Anymore.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/Truth SocialFormer President Donald Trump has boosted content from accounts that support QAnon conspiracy theories on his Truth Social platform at an accelerated rate, ever since the FBI searched the Florida country club resort he calls...
King Charles III says mother’s death brings ‘greatest sadness’
UK’s new King Charles III says family mourns ‘profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign’, Queen Elizabeth II.
Mystery as to why new COVID variants have stalled in growth
Federal data shows that there has been little to no growth in the different proportions of COVID-19 variants in the country over the last five weeks.
White House urges Americans to get updated COVID-19 vaccine shots this fall
The Biden administration has secured over 170 million doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine shots.
US may expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility to men with HIV
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials are considering broadening recommendations for who gets vaccinated against monkeypox, possibly to include many men with HIV or those recently diagnosed with other sexually transmitted diseases.
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Los Angeles County investigates death of person with monkeypox
Los Angeles County is looking into the death of someone who had been diagnosed with monkeypox, county officials said during a press conference.
Long COVID's link to suicide: scientists warn of hidden crisis
Scott Taylor never got to move on from COVID-19.
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What you need to know about 'original antigenic sin' with fall COVID boosters around the corner
What you need to know about 'original antigenic sin' with fall COVID boosters around the corner
