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ATLANTA (AP) — Pounding his hand for emphasis, President Joe Biden challenged senators Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression” by changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump aide, 2 GOP strategists
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is demanding records and testimony from a former White House aide they say helped draft former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 speech, along with two others it says were in communication with people close to Trump.
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Justice Dept. creating unit focused on domestic terrorism
The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism. That's according to the department’s top national security official, who told lawmakers Tuesday that the country faces an “elevated” threat from violent extremists in the United States.
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Georgia takes center stage as Biden’s visit kicks off year of political battles | CNN Politics
Georgia has become the center of the political landscape – and it’s likely to stay there for the remainder of 2022.
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McConnell threatens Senate shutdown if Democrats nuke filibuster
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans will make life very difficult for Senate Democrats if they get rid of the chamber's 60-vote filibuster.
Fauci says Sen. Paul's attacks 'kindle the crazies' who have threatened his life
In a separate tense exchange, Fauci was heard on a hot mic calling a GOP senator a "moron."
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US announces $308 million in aid for Afghans as crisis grows
The United States has announced $308 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. The new aid comes as Afghanistan edges toward a humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover nearly five months ago.
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Manchin doubles down on filibuster ahead of Biden’s speech
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) doubled down Tuesday on his support for the filibuster as President Biden heads to Georgia to publicly push for changes to the Senate rule in order to pass voting rights …
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Fed's Powell: High inflation poses a threat to job market
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that high inflation is a serious threat to the Fed’s goal of helping put more Americans back to work, and said the Fed will raise rates more than it now plans if needed to stem surging prices.
apnews.comQuotes: Reactions to Biden speech on U.S. voting rights
"The President deeply understands that Congress must pass the #FreedomToVoteAct and the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct by whatever legislative means necessary, including by reforming or eliminating the Senate filibuster...To protect our democracy, I ask all Senators of good conscience to support...
DeSantis draws contrast with federal government and Democratic-led states in State of the State address | CNN Politics
Painting himself and his state as the antidote to closed schools, government mandates and Big Tech overreach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday delivered an election-year State of the State speech that emphasized the deepening divide between Republican and Democratic leadership during the...
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McConnell: Rounds ‘told the truth’ about 2020 election
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday expressed his support for GOP Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.), who earlier this week was attacked by former President Trump after saying the 2020 p…
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Abrams thanks Biden for Georgia speech, backs call for Senate rules change
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) thanked President Biden for a speech on voting rights that he gave in Georgia Tuesday amid speculation over why she hadn’t attended.&nbs…
thehill.comFauci accuses Rand Paul of playing politics with pandemic, fomenting violence
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Dr. Anthony Fauci sparred once more during a congressional hearing on the coronavirus pandemic, with Fauci bluntly accusing Paul of fomenting attacks against him that are dangerous, falsehood-laden and politically motivated.
Hot mic catches Fauci calling GOP senator ‘a moron’
White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci was caught on a hot mic Tuesday calling Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) “a moron” during his testimony before the Senate…
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Biden calls Jan. 6 riot an attempted ‘coup’
President Biden on Tuesday described the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters as an attempted “coup.”“The violent mob of January 6, 2021, empowered and encouraged b…
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Judges uphold North Carolina's new congressional map in win for GOP
Democrats and advocates who filed the lawsuit argue the new map ensures Republicans will win a majority of the state's 14 congressional districts.
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Democrats defend flip-flopping on 2017 pledge to preserve filibuster
Democrats doubled down Tuesday on changing the Senate filibuster, despite authoring a 2017 letter in support of the long-established 60-vote threshold for certain legislation.
Jan. 6 committee dismisses Ray Epps conspiracy theory, issues new subpoenas
The House panel said Epps, who was seen trying to egg on protesters ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, told it he was not a federal agent.
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How fleeting choices, circumstances doomed 17 in Bronx fire
A series of fleeting choices and troubling circumstances fueled a staggering tragedy — the fire at a Bronx apartment building that left 17 people dead.
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Democrats eager to fill power vacuum after Pelosi exit
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) isn’t showing her cards, but the longtime Democratic leader has vowed that this year will be her last at the top of the party, auguring a fast-approaching power vacu…
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Kerik to sit for ‘voluntary interview’ with Jan. 6 panel, attorney says
Bernard Kerik, a former New York City police commissioner involved with former President Trump’s efforts to retain control of the White House, will sit for a voluntary interview with the commi…
thehill.comUniversal health care bill advances in California Assembly
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation’s most populous state and replacing it with a government-run plan that they promised would never deny anyone the care they need. In an hourslong hearing, some lawmakers and...
Trump asks federal judge to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits
"What do I do about those facts that he doesn't do anything for about two hours to tell people to stand down and leave the Capitol?" the judge asked the former president's lawyers.
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Biden makes push for voting bills and says there is "no option" but to kill the filibuster
It's a moment progressives have been waiting for, even though the president has no technical power to change Senate rules.
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Biden has found his bone to pick with the GOP: Voting rights
The trip to Georgia is meant to assure activists that he’s ready for the fight.
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Illegal immigrants to receive estimated $5.6 million in taxpayer money for deportation legal defense: report
An immigration group estimates that $5.6 million in taxpayer money will go towards legal defense for illegal immigrants.
NATO set to meet with Russia as world powers seek to ease tensions over Ukraine
On Wednesday NATO members will meet with top Russian officials in Belgium to discuss ways to prevent a fresh conflict over Ukraine.
Top Republicans stand up for Rounds after Trump’s attack: He ‘told the truth’ | CNN Politics
Senior Republicans are closing ranks behind Sen. Mike Rounds after he endured a scathing attack from former President Donald Trump for acknowledging the reality that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
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Kazakh leader: Russia-led security group to pull out troops
The president of Kazakhstan has announced that a Russia-led security alliance will start pulling out its troops from the Central Asian country in two days after completing its mission.
apnews.comSearch for 2024 convention sites ramps up in both parties
The jockeying to host the 2024 Republican and Democratic national conventions is in full swing. Party officials have already begun to narrow down the list of potential host cities, with Republicans currently favoring Nashville, Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, according to two people...
McConnell to seek another term as Senate Republican leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday that he will run for another term as GOP leader.
DOJ evades questions on Capitol riot informants as Ray Epps denies working with FBI - Washington Examiner
The House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Ray Epps, who some Republicans suggest may have been an FBI informant, denies ever working with the bureau, even as the Justice Department evades questions about any informants or agents present in the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021. Epps, on video...
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World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook
The bank predicts a "pronounced slowdown", with global economic growth falling to 4.1% this year.
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Biden says he supports changing filibuster rule to pass voting rights bills
President Joe Biden traveled to Georgia on Tuesday to make a push for voting rights legislation as bills remain stalled in the Senate.
Growing frustration among voting rights activists in Georgia
As President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia, some voting rights activists boycotted the event, calling anything short of a concrete plan to pass voting rights “unacceptable” and an “empty gesture.” Meanwhile, Republicans say they are not trying to restrict voters.
www.nbcnews.comWhite House braces for brutal inflation report, hopes it will ease by year end
The White House is bracing for another bad report Wednesday on inflation — but now expects it to slow down by the end of the year, administration officials tell Axios.Why it matters: The Biden administration had been labeling price hikes as "transitory." By publicly warning the Consumer Price...
Biden pushes overhaul of US election laws in fiery speech
In a fiery speech in Georgia, the president calls on Congress to back his sweeping reforms.
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Trump, his sister and estate of his late brother ask judge to dismiss lawsuit by Mary Trump
Mary Trump accused her family of swindling her out of at least $10 million.
Republicans warn Biden and Democrats against changing Senate rules
President Biden endorsed changes to the filibuster, so that Democrats would be able to pass voting rights legislation.
US shoppers find some groceries scarce due to virus, weather
Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more acute in recent weeks as new problems — like the fast-spreading omicron variant and severe weather — have piled on to the supply chain struggles and labor shortages that have plagued retailers since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Threats against lawmakers doubled in 2021 as staffing shortages continue to plague Capitol Police
Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, police officers have been reeling from a sense of low morale, staffing shortages and a spike in threats levied at members of Congress.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he is ‘99% sure’ of identity of man wearing blackface in 1984 yearbook - Washington Examiner
Just days away from leaving office, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he is now "99% sure" of the identity of the man in blackface in his medical yearbook. Two years after the photo surfaced, stirring controversy and calls for the Democrat to resign, Northam told the Washington Post that the...
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It's time to choose, Biden tells Republicans in fiery voting rights speech
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a full-throated appeal for U.S. voting rights legislation stalled in Congress, saying Democratic lawmakers should rewrite Senate rules to overcome Republican opposition.
Civil rights lawyer Crump to represent family of Black man killed by N. Carolina officer
Prominent U.S. civil rights attorney Ben Crump said on Tuesday he will represent the family of a Black man who was shot dead by an off-duty North Carolina deputy over the weekend in an incident that has drawn protests against police violence.
New Hampshire moves to outlaw ‘gay panic’ defense
Supporters of the ban say it excuses the murder of LGBTQ+ people.
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Do Kazakhstan’s protests signal an end to the Nazarbayev era?
Yevgeniy Zhovtis, a prominent activist in Almaty, explains the causes and potential effects of unprecedented unrest.
How a Mississippi teacher broke free of her payday lenders
One day, Jennifer Williams borrowed $200. Years later, she was still struggling to escape debt that she called "quicksand." Then she got help.
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick will win Florida special election to replace the late Alcee Hastings, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a progressive Democrat who campaigned on sending Americans a monthly $1,000 check, will win a special election on Tuesday to replace the late US Rep. Alcee Hastings in his South Florida district, CNN projects.
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Florida lawmakers introduce bill to ban abortion after 15 weeks
Republican lawmakers in Florida filed a bill on Tuesday seeking to ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions in cases of serious medical emergencies for the mother or fatal fetal abnormalities.
North Carolina deputy placed on leave after fatally shooting man in street
Protesters gathered outside police headquarters disputed the police department's account of what happened.
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Capitol Police and House sergeant-at-arms working to identify officers with extremist views | CNN Politics
US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger and House Sergeant at Arms William Walker are working to identify officers with extremist views who could impact security at the Capitol, they told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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4 people survive medical helicopter crash in Pennsylvania after "miracle" landing
One of them was a 2-month-old girl.
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Senior Pakistani Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan: Official
Khalid Balti, former spokesperson for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, has been killed in Nangarhar province.
Trump speechwriter and advisers to Donald Trump Jr. subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee - Washington Examiner
The select committee formed to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot sent out a fresh batch of subpoenas Tuesday. Among those subpoenaed were Ross Worthington, former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 rally speechwriter, and Andy Surabian and Arthur Schwartz, both advisers to Donald Trump Jr...
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Becerra asks CMS to reconsider Medicare Part B 2022 premiums
Sec. Becerra’s directive came two days before CMS is set to release its draft guidance on whether Medicare will cover Aduhelm.
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Nearly two-thirds of people purposely use older versions of tech products due to data security concerns
Baby Boomers were the most likely to admit they avoided using smartphones for data security reasons.
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Deadly Bronx fire puts focus on space heaters as 'symbols of inequity'
A high-rise blaze in New York City that claimed 17 lives is being blamed on a space heater. The building was the subject of several complaints from tenants, including lack of heat.
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GOP senators push back as DOJ rolls out expanded domestic terrorism unit due to Jan. 6 riot
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen reported on the Justice Department's ongoing investigations into domestic terrorism
Lawyers for Trump and niece Mary Trump spar over lawsuit alleging she was defrauded in family settlement | CNN Politics
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his niece Mary Trump sparred in court Tuesday over whether her lawsuit alleging she was defrauded of millions of dollars in a 2001 family settlement could move forward.
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Date set for new Amazon union vote at Bessemer, Alabama facility
The second election comes after labor found Amazon violated federal labor laws.
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Brace yourself for an even more unequal post-pandemic world: WEF
The world, laden with COVID-19 scars, is ill-prepared to take on growing existential threats, a new report warns.
New Michigan poll suggests Whitmer’s approval could be rising - Washington Examiner
A new Michigan poll suggested that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s job performance has improved in voters’ minds. The WDIV/Detroit News poll sampled 600 people via phone calls to find that 56.2% said they approve of Whitmer’s job performance, with 38.7% saying they disapprove. The poll also showed...
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More than 47,000 migrants released into US by Biden admin in 2021 failed to report to ICE
Almost 50,000 illegal immigrants who were told to report to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office between March and August have disappeared, according to newly released Homeland Security data.
Passenger breaks into American Airlines cockpit at Honduras airport
A passenger broke into the cockpit of an American Airlines jet at an airport in Honduras and damaged the plane as it was boarding for a flight to Miami before being taken into custody, the airline said on Tuesday.
Kim backs ‘military muscle’ as he watches hypersonic missile test
North Korean leader shown at test launch for first time in nearly two years underlining commitment to advanced weaponry.
Breyer, Sotomayor participate in Supreme Court hearing remotely
Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor participated in Tuesday’s oral arguments remotely. A court spokesperson said Breyer had a false positive COVID-19 rapid test Tuesday m…
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McCormick MAGA-proofs his Senate campaign after dissing Trump
The new Pennsylvania candidate is certain to face GOP primary attacks.
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OnPolitics: Trump, Giuliani and right-wing extremists' lawyers ask for dismissal of cases
A dozen House Democrats and a pair of Capitol Police officers filed three lawsuits against Trump, accusing him of inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Biden’s voting rights push comes after months spent on other issues
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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January 6 Committee subpoenas Trump allies who helped plan "Stop the Steal" rally
The panel issued a subpoena to a former White House adviser who helped the former president craft his speech on January 6, 2021.
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Democratic operatives say Hillary Clinton is ‘best option’ for party to win 2024 election - Washington Examiner
Two Democratic operatives see an opening for Hillary Clinton to run again for president in 2024.A commentary article published in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday makes the case that a "perfect storm" is brewing in the Democratic Party, including low approval numbers for President Joe Biden...
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Brrr! Some schools close as extreme cold grips US Northeast
A mass of arctic air swept into the Northeast, bringing bone-chilling sub-zero temperatures and closing schools across the region for the second time in less than a week.
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Analysis: How Biden heaped shame on the Senate in thundering speech | CNN Politics
In a speech on voting rights, President Joe Biden turned to shame, thundering at US senators that they’ll be siding with the Confederate President Jefferson Davis over the American President Abraham Lincoln if they don’t vote to change Senate rules.
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Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick to fill Florida US House seat
Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick will fill Florida’s vacant U.S. House seat. Cherfilus-McCormick defeated Republican Jason Mariner during a special election Tuesday.
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‘I will not yield,’ Biden says as voting rights battle heats up
US president endorses changing Senate filibuster rules to pass legislation that would protect voting rights.
Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug
Medicare says it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned.
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Biden calls for end to filibuster to pass voting rights legislation
“Pass it now," the president said in Atlanta, referring to the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. “I am tired of being quiet.”
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Lia Thomas controversy: NCAA silent amid mounting criticism over transgender athlete policy
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has yet to weigh in on mounting criticism over its transgender athlete policy as University of Pennsylvania athlete Lia Thomas continues to dominate in women's swimming.
Roughly 18,000 Afghan refugees remain on US bases months after withdrawal - Washington Examiner
Five U.S. military bases are housing the roughly 18,000 Afghan refugees that have yet to be resettled within the United States, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the Washington Examiner Tuesday.The refugees who are still on bases are being housed at Joint Base...
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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire
New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades.
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North Carolina court declines to toss out GOP-drawn House map
Democratic plaintiffs challenged the state's maps as illegal partisan gerrymanders and are planning to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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U.S.-Russia talks notch minor progress on arms control but remain stuck on NATO expansion
Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov, who led the Russian delegation, told reporters after the nearly eight-hour meeting that the talks were "very professional" and repeated that Moscow had no intention of attacking Ukraine.
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Bomb incidents and bomb-making surge in U.S., officials warn
Products that can be repurposed to make bombs are for sale on the shelves of 250,000 stores nationwide, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Democratic lawmakers say U.S. election workers vulnerable without new voting-rights law
U.S. election workers could face escalating threats, potentially imperiling American democracy, if major voting-rights legislation backed by President Joe Biden fails to pass the Senate, Democratic lawmakers and rights advocates warned.
Judge denies Facebook’s request to throw out FTC antitrust lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied Facebook’s request to throw out a Federal Trade Communication (FTC) lawsuit that accuses the tech company of violating antitrust laws and maintaining a monopoly…
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Education Secretary Cardona solicited NSBA letter comparing protesting parents to domestic terrorists: email
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona solicited the much-criticized letter from the National School Boards Association that compared protesting parents to domestic terrorists, according to an email exchange reviewed by Fox News .
Coldest air of the season hits Northeast, with wind chill well below zero
Millions of Americans woke up to the coldest air of the season on Tuesday morning.
Senators grill feds over Jan. 6 riot probe
Democrats challenged prosecutors for not seeking terrorism-related sentences, while Republicans often steered away from the insurrection altogether.
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Jan. 6 committee: Provocateur Ray Epps not FBI informant or agent - Washington Examiner
The select committee formed to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol said that Ray Epps, a man at the center of unproven theories that federal authorities provoked the riot, asserted in an interview that he was not a law enforcement agent or acting as an informant. “The Select...
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EPA moves to crack down on dangerous coal ash storage ponds
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking its first major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-burning power plants, ordering utilities to stop dumping waste into unlined storage ponds and speed up plans to close leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash sites.
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Senate Democrats push Biden admin for deportation protection for millions of Central Americans
Senate Democrats are urging the Biden administration to use executive power to protect millions more Central Americans from deportation -- as Democratic lawmakers and activists continue to look for ways to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
IRS to commence tax season early, warns of potential hiccups due to pandemic and funding issues
"The pandemic continues to create challenges," IRS head Chuck Rettig said.
Analysis: Biden’s tough talk hints at re-election effort
Analysis: The president has rung in the new year with a campaign-style tone at a moment when he risks losing influence if Democrats start to see him as a lame duck.
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PM facing growing anger over Downing Street drinks party
Labour and Tory MPs demand to know whether Boris Johnson attended a get-together held during lockdown.
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Neo-Nazi gets 7 years for threats to reporters, activists
A Neo-Nazi who helped lead a campaign to threaten journalists and Jewish activists in three states has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison
Macron warns against fake news ahead of French election
French President Emmanuel Macron says people spreading fake news online should be held accountable and possibly brought to justice
Biden judicial nominee had driver's license suspended 3 times due to citations
EXCLUSIVE: The FBI background investigation into President Biden's nominee to serve as the U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals revealed he had his driver's license suspended on three occasions due to driving-related citations, Fox News has learned.
Union, parents mull if Chicago teacher standoff was worth it
Chicago schools will offer more COVID-19 testing and have standards to close school related to infection rates, but the cost of a bitter union battle and five days of missed schools has parents and union members questioning if it was worth it.
apnews.comUS Mint begins shipping quarters honoring Maya Angelou
The United States Mint says it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou
Liberal college students to forgo food if Congress doesn’t pass Democrats’ voting reforms - Washington Examiner
A group of college students from Arizona has threatened to endure a second hunger strike if Democratic voting reforms are not passed by Congress before Jan. 17."We're prepared to hold out indefinitely now that the holidays are over," Leila Winbury, a junior at Arizona State University, said."I...
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Grand Ole Opry under fire for Morgan Wallen performance
The Grand Ole Opry, country music's most historic and storied stage, is getting heavy criticism for an appearance by troubled country star Morgan Wallen.
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Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger
Novak Djokovic has held a practice session, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he’s not vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Robin Williams’s daughter has warning for fans mourning Bob Saget
“As someone who went thru it, I try to gently remind the little slice of the world that listens to try not to treat the loved ones of famous losses as memorials to them.”
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More military service members committed suicide July-Sept 2021 than have ever died from coronavirus
Over 100 members of the U.S. military took their own lives in the third quarter of 2021 which represents a higher total than the number of service members who have died from the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
Biden to face challenges in push to change Senate filibuster rules
President Joe Biden called for a series of Democratic voting rights bills that would add protections to voting rights. He also endorsed the idea of changing long standing filibuster rules. NBC News' Peter Alexander explains the challenges ahead for Biden.
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LGBTQ online newspaper blasted for report on Ted Cruz’s daughter’s sexuality - Washington Examiner
An LGBTQ online newspaper is facing backlash on social media over a report published on Sen. Ted Cruz's teenage daughter. Social media users piled on criticism after LGBTQ Nation reported Monday on the sexuality of Cruz's daughter, which she revealed on TikTok. Roughly 21 hours after sharing the...
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Young Dolph murder suspects in police custody after manhunt
Two men who are wanted in connection to the shooting death of rapper Young Dolph have been captured in Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 17 are in police custody.
Off-duty deputy says on 911 call man jumped on his truck: "I just shot him."
Veteran Cumberland County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeffrey Hash is on leave. Authorities say he fatally shot Jason Walker, 37, when Walker jumped on his pickup.
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Some U.S. flights on West Coast grounded amid North Korea's missile launch
Military officials said there was no need for the grounding. The FAA said it is reviewing its procedures after confusion.
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Three ethical issues around pig heart transplants
A pig's heart has been used in a human transplant operation - what are the questions to consider?
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Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks
Senators unveil legislation to crack down on bear poaching
“Poaching bears to harvest their organs is cruel, and it’s destroying bear populations,” said Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., one of the bill's sponsors.
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Bone found in Ohio River belonged to woman who disappeared with 2 kids 20 years ago
Officials identified Stephanie Van Nguyen after her SUV was found submerged in the river last year.
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GOP senator spars with Trump after calling out stolen election lie
Trump vowed to never again endorse Sen. Mike Rounds after the South Dakota senator said the 2020 election was "fair."
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Democrats scramble to sink Cruz’s plan to impose sanctions over Nord Stream pipeline | CNN Politics
Top Senate Democrats and the Biden administration are maneuvering behind the scenes to defeat a measure from GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that would impose sanctions on businesses associated with a major pipeline from Russia to Germany, aiming to shore up Democratic unity amid high-level US talks...
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McConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems’ voting rights bills
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday night blocked an attempt by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to set up simple majority votes on a sweeping election…
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Biden to push Senate rule change in bid to pass voting-rights law
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday will begin an effort to weaken rules that allow a minority group of senators to kill proposed laws, arguing democracy is in peril unless new voting-rights legislation passes, the White House said. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday will speak in...
Pressure grows on Biden to deliver meaningful voter protections | CNN Politics
Pressure is intensifying on President Joe Biden to articulate a plan to enact meaningful voter protections as a counter to strict new voting laws going into place around the nation after warning for the past year of nascent dangers to democracy.
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GOP steps up bid to persuade Hogan to run for Senate in Md.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other leading Republicans are intensifying a personal late-stage push to persuade Maryland Gov.
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Republicans plot filibuster revenge strategy against Senate Democrats - Washington Examiner
Senate Republicans say if Democrats vote to end the filibuster, the GOP will use the new rule to force votes on a string of Republican bills that would stand a good chance of passing in the evenly divided Senate. In a move that would turn the Democratic plan to end the filibuster on its head,
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Dems' filibuster conundrum: It's not just Manchin and Sinema
Mark Kelly is undecided. Jon Tester likes a talking filibuster but is “not crazy” about making an exception for elections reform. And Jeanne Shaheen is promoting more modest changes.
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Rounds doesn’t back down from Trump, who ‘lost the 2020 election’
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a fiery statement Monday in response to criticism from former President Trump, saying he stood by his rejection of Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election a…
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A potential new bill could bar members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., plans to introduce the bill, which comes the same day that the Vice Chair of the Fed resigned over his own financial activity.
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McCabe wants FBI to monitor ‘mass radicalization on the Right’ after Capitol riot - Washington Examiner
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe agreed there is a “mass radicalization on the Right” and that law enforcement should scrutinize “mainstream” conservatives in the wake of last year’s Capitol riot. McCabe, who served as the FBI’s second-in-command from 2016 to 2018, also compared “right-wing...
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Trump claims absolute immunity in attempt to toss January 6 suits from Democrats, Capitol Police officers
Former President Donald Trump argues he has "absolute immunity" from liability in the three civil suits filed against him.
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Biden challenges Senate on voting: 'Tired of being quiet!'
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
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Schumer, McConnell clash over filibuster amid voting rights push
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) are trading shots as Democrats prepare to force a debate over voting rights legislation and changing the legisla…
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Biden administration hits the Hill to lobby Dems against GOP-backed Russia sanctions
But some centrists left the room noncommittal on Sen. Ted Cruz's push to block a gas pipeline that would benefit Moscow.
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U.S. senators say Cruz sanctions on Nord Stream 2 could harm relations with Germany
Several Democratic U.S. senators said late on Monday, after meeting with Biden administration officials, that they believe sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline backed by Republican Senator Ted Cruz could harm relations with Germany.
US, Russia talks end with 'no progress': Here's what you need to know
U.S. and Russian officials held over seven hours of talks Monday, but the two sides did not negotiate or appear any closer to a resolution.
Judge mulls whether Trump’s silence on Jan. 6 could amount to ‘agreement’ with rioters
During a hearing on civil lawsuits stemming from the Capitol attack, Donald Trump’s lawyers claimed sweeping immunity for the former president.
Georgia prosecutor says decision on Trump election interference case likely coming soon
A Georgia district attorney said in an interview published on Sunday that a decision would be made in the first half of this year on whether to bring charges against former President Trump for…
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Betty White died of a stroke she suffered six days earlier
The beloved actor died on December 31.
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Judge questions Trump’s claim of ‘absolute immunity’ in Jan. 6 lawsuits
A federal judge on Monday questioned former President Trump’s claims of “absolute immunity” in the face of a trio of civil lawsuits accusing him of fomenting the Capitol riot last…
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Chicago schools will reopen after deal reached between union, city
Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago mayor, announced on Twitter late Monday that public school children in the city will be able to return to classes on Wednesday after leaders from the teachers union approved a plan with the district.
Fox installs right-wing flame-thrower Jesse Watters to 7 p.m. slot, cementing network’s new programming strategy | CNN Business
Jesse Watters, the right-wing talk show host who throughout his career has courted controversy with incendiary commentary, will be Fox’s new 7 p.m. host, the network announced on Monday.
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Indonesia to kick off booster campaign, but most will have to pay
Experts worry about effect on broader vaccination programme, with many outside key centres still not fully covered.
Blue state Democratic senator may face tough reelection battle despite 18-point win in 2016
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is facing a tough reelection battle, a bad sign for Democrats looking to stave off a potential 'red wave' in the midterm elections.
N Korea fires possible missile into sea amid stalled talks
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.
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Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in talks with US
Russian officials downplay the threat to neighbouring Ukraine during high-stakes talks in Geneva.
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Inside Kazakhstan: Record Low Confidence in Government
Before the recent unrest in Kazakhstan, people's confidence in their government was at an all-time low, and many were struggling to get by on their current income.
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Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis
The historic shortage is forcing doctors to make tough decisions on who should get blood and who has to wait until there is more supply.
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Jerome Powell’s pitch for a second term: America can’t afford runaway inflation | CNN Business
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is pledging not to allow inflation to become ingrained in the American economy, according to prepared remarks released on Monday.
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Ex-Michigan House Speaker denies sister-in-law’s sexual assault accusation: report
Lee Chatfield, the former Republican Speaker of the Michigan state House of Representatives, is denying accusations that he raped his sister-in-law when she was underage, claiming they had a c…
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Friend who bought rifle for Kyle Rittenhouse gets plea deal
A judge dropped felony charges against Dominick Black that were linked to the purchase of an AR-15-style rifle.
Barrier-breaking Black prosecutor faces deadly racist threats | CNN Politics
The first Black woman to lead the US Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts was sworn in Monday as she faces an uptick in threats against her following a contentious confirmation process.
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Families separated at border now fear extortion attempts
Stalled negotiations for the U.S. government to pay families separated at the border during Donald Trump's presidency have brought new threats of extortion against some families.
apnews.comMcManus: A year later, America is still divided by the insurrection
The lesson of Jan. 6, 2022, is that Jan. 6 isn’t over.
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Foundation behind network pushing election and coronavirus conspiracies had its tax-exempt status revoked. It still solicits donations | CNN Politics
An online media network that promotes election and coronavirus-related conspiracy theories is soliciting donations and telling donors their contributions will be tax-deductible – even though its foundation’s tax-exempt status has been revoked by the IRS.
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Workers at second Starbucks in New York unionize
A second Starbucks location in the Buffalo, N.Y., area unionized on Monday, though the results of the vote may be disputed by the coffee giant.The Starbucks Workers United union tweeted out th…
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Why shares of homebuilders just plunged | CNN Business
Looming interest rate hikes are slamming US tech stocks, which dropped sharply last week as investors reassessed how higher borrowing costs could hit their portfolios.
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Ichthyosaur: Huge fossilised ‘sea dragon’ found in Rutland reservoir
The creature lived more than 90 million years ago and its remains were found poking out of the mud.
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DoD’s biggest problems with a continuing resolution come from Congress
Executive branch reforms can go only so far, however. Much of the dysfunction stems from appropriations restrictions. CRs make these problems worse, but addressing the root caus…
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Kabul's markets full of food, but no-one has money
The UN has called for urgent aid as one million Afghan children are at risk from severe malnourishment.
www.bbc.comDjokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger
Novak Djokovic has held a practice session, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he’s not vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Funeral held for teen killed by police in dressing room
Valentina Orellana-Peralta's tragic death has sparked calls for justice.
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama
Stetson Bennett delivered the biggest throws of his storybook career and Georgia’s defense sealed the sweetest victory in program history, vanquishing rival Alabama 33-18 to win the College Football Playoff title game.
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Tarnished Gold: Aircraft, fuel key to illegal Amazon mining
BOA VISTA, Brazil (AP) — The scorching Amazon sun beats down as a group of agents inspect the body of a black helicopter.
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European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at age 65
David Sassoli, the Italian journalist who worked his way up in politics and became president of the European Union’s parliament, has died at a hospital in Italy.
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How to help after Bronx building fire kills 17, injures dozens
Here's how to help families affected by the tragic Bronx building fire.
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
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UK's Johnson accused of breaking lockdown with garden party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a wave of public and political outrage over allegations that he and his staff flouted coronavirus lockdown rules by holding a garden party in 2020 while Britons were barred by law from meeting up with more than one person outside their households.
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'What a moron': Fauci argues with GOP senator over financial disclosures
In response to Roger Marshall’s questioning, the NIAID director and top White House medical adviser said his disclosures had been “public knowledge” for over 30 years.
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Decoding what Biden health officials told Congress about Omicron
In contrast to previous oversight hearings on the administration’s Covid-19 response, Dems raised sharp questions and complaints on the state of the resurging pandemic.
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As Mardi Gras nears, New Orleans brings back mask mandate
New Orleans is bringing back an indoor mask mandate to fight the spread of COVID-19 while preparing for an influx of visitors for the Mardi Gras season
Canadians get COVID-19 vaccine to purchase marijuana and alcohol - Washington Examiner
Quebec health officials announced on Thursday that people who wish to purchase cannabis or alcohol from government-owned stores must have the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting a spike in vaccination appointments. Residents will be required to present a vaccine passport to go into Société des alcools...
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Chicago mayor tests positive for Covid a day after announcing school reopening deal
The news came about 17 hours after Lightfoot announced she and the Chicago Teachers Union ended a tense standoff over the safety of children and staff returning to school amid the Omicron surge.
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BioNTech has developed a method to predict new high-risk variants of COVID-19
“More than 10,000 novel variant sequences are currently discovered every week and human experts simply cannot cope with complex data at this scale.”
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Covid: Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks - WHO
Dr Hans Kluge says a "west-to-east tidal wave" of the coronavirus variant is sweeping across the region.
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COVID-19 was the leading cause of death among police officers in 2021, report says
A new report found 301 officers died from COVID in 2021, and that number is expected to increase.
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Poland hits sad milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19
Poland has become the latest European nation to reach the milestone of 100,000 deaths related to coronavirus
'Rules need to be clear': Dems call for Covid strategy reset as cases spike
Congressional Democrats fret that the White House's strategy on Covid in recent weeks has been confusing and ineffective against the Omicron variant.
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Why the US could have a higher death rate from omicron than other countries
One health expert thinks that the U.S. has a much higher baseline of deaths per capita because there was a relative lack of containment during an earlier surge of the delta variant and a lack …
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Fauci, Paul clash over accusations of 'cheap politics' regarding alleged 'takedown' of other scientists
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Dr. Anthony Fauci got into a heated exchange marked with personal attacks during a Tuesday hearing dealing with the response to COVID-19 variants.
Conservatives push for boycott of GOP club over DC vaccine mandate
Conservative House lawmakers are urging their colleagues to boycott a storied, private Republican club near the Capitol to protest an indoor vaccine mandate imposed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D),…
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Map: Covid hospitalizations double in more than a dozen states in two weeks
Covid patient loads are up in all but two states, increasing the burden on hospitals, as the omicron variant spreads.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul says state "might be cresting" peak of Omicron surge as positivity rate slows down
"Cases are slowing down. The rate of increase is slowing down. But they are still high. We are not at the end," the governor said.
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The highly contagious Omicron variant will ‘find just about everybody,’ Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better | CNN
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States have reached a new record high, surpassing the previous peak from January 2021, according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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Toughest COVID-19 questions that Fauci and other health leaders faced at Senate hearing
The Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on the federal response to the latest COVID-19 surge.
Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians
The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions.
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COVID-19 updates: LA has highest daily death total since April
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 849,000 Americans.
COVID may be with us for a long time. What kind of testing do we need?
Testing experts say the US needs kits sent to patients directly, community sites and tests that check people for multiple diseases at one time -- including COVID.
China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million
A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people
Biden coronavirus vaccine-or-test mandate goes into effect
Key components of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine or test mandate for more than 80 million workers went into effect Monday amid an ongoing Supreme Court battle that could ultimately doo…
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Japan keeps border controls as it prepares for omicron surge
Japan says it will keep its borders closed to most foreign citizens through February as it attempts to accelerate coronavirus booster shots for elderly people and expand hospital capacity to cope with the rapidly spreading omicron variant
U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world as the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant showed no signs of slowing.
Boebert, Clyde fined for defying House floor mask mandate
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) has been fined at least $58,000 for repeatedly violating rules requiring lawmakers to wear masks on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Rep. Lauren Boebert…
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‘We have gone backwards’: Covid confusion snarls Biden White House
A half dozen former health policy makers, including members of Biden’s transition team, said the Biden administration needs an urgent strategy reset.
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U.S. CDC may recommend better masks against Omicron - Washington Post
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering updating its mask guidance because of an increase in the number of Omicron-related coronavirus cases, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate
The retail giant joins a growing list of firms changing their rules as staff absences and costs begin to bite.
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China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million
A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people.
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Democrat mayors and governors embrace remain-open approach to COVID after lecturing Republicans
Democratic mayors and governors are increasingly embracing a strategy of avoiding renewed lockdowns as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year.
COVID-19 updates: LA has highest daily death total since April
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 849,000 Americans.
Boris Johnson will not resign, says minister as pressure grows over Downing Street party email
Boris Johnson will not resign, a minister insisted on Tuesday, as pressure continued to grow over an email inviting more than 100 people to drinks at Downing Street at the height of the first lockdown.
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US Rep Mace of South Carolina has COVID for second time
U.S. Rep Nancy Mace of South Carolina has contracted COVID-19 for a second time
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