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WASHINGTON — America survived the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but the explosion of political violence exposed the republic’s fragility. A year later, after an impeachment and amid federal investigations, the risk to America’s system of governance remains high, according to many elected officials and advocates.
CBS News poll: Threats to democracy and elections - What are they and who sees them?
This is the latest survey from the CBS News Elections and Survey unit's study on the state of democracy.
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January 6 committee seeks cooperation from Fox News’ Hannity and releases texts between host and White House | CNN Politics
Fox News host Sean Hannity was concerned about former President Donald Trump’s strategy and conduct before, during and after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, according to a letter sent to him on Tuesday by the House select committee probing the insurrection.
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection on Tuesday requested an interview with Fox News personality Sean Hannity, one of former President Donald Trump’s closest allies in the media, as the committee continues to widen its scope.
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Manchin delivers blow to Democrats as he signals opposition to changing Senate rules to advance voting bill
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the pivotal Senate swing vote, made clear on Tuesday that he remains deeply skeptical of overhauling the chamber's rules on a simple majority basis to advance voting legislation, a clear sign that a frantic push by Democrats to win his support to change the...
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Manchin wary of changing Senate rules to advance voting bill
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is sounding a skeptical note about the prospects of easing the Senate’s filibuster rules to advance stalled voting legislation.
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Schumer admits filibuster vote is 'uphill' climb amid ongoing 'private' talks with Manchin, Sinema
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday he's been having "private" conversations with two holdout Democratic senators on carving out changes to the filibuster and admitted pushing through a rule change will be an "uphill climb."
Manchin says 'no negotiations' in the works with White House on Build Back Better
Manchin said last month that he could not vote for the House-passed version of President Joe Biden's signature legislation, throwing its prospects into doubt.
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How the US far-right threat has evolved since January 6
Responsible for two-thirds of domestic ‘terror attacks’, far-right groups pose significant threats in 2022, say experts.
DHS Secretary: U.S. seeing growing connection between disinformation and domestic extremism
The U.S. is seeing a growing connection between disinformation and the ongoing threat posed by domestic extremism, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Tuesday.“I think that we are s…
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Twitter’s Marjorie Taylor Greene ban fuels GOP attacks on ‘Big Tech’
Twitter’s ban on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) personal account is fueling Republican attacks against “Big Tech” and the nation’s dominant social media platforms.Former President Trump, who…
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Amid criticism, Virginia officials say fast-falling snow hindered storm prep
“This was a perfect storm,” Gov. Ralph Northam said. “We were prepared for a few inches of snow but got a foot. I certainly understand the frustration.”
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Trump cancels January 6 press conference
The former president was scheduled to hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on the anniversary of the Capitol riot.
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25 House Democrats won’t seek reelection in 2022 - Washington Examiner
There are now 25 House Democrats not seeking reelection in the midterm elections this year.Rep. Brenda Lawrence, who hails from Michigan, said on Tuesday she will not campaign for another term. "This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I've had the good fortune of serving...
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Despite brutal video, only GOP minority say 1/6 very violent
A new poll shows that a year after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, only about 4 in 10 Republicans recall the attack by supporters of then-President Donald Trump as very violent or extremely violent.
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Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence becomes latest House Democrat to retire
Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D) on Tuesday said she would not seek another term after serving eight years in Congress, making her the 25th House Democrat this year to announce plans to …
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Manchin's reluctance leaves Democrats' U.S. voting rights bill at risk
U.S. Democrats' efforts to pass voting rights legislation in Congress appeared in jeopardy on Tuesday, as a centrist Democratic senator said he had little interest in a strategy that would allow the party to bypass Republican opposition.
Senate Democrats lack clear message on voting reform push
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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Fed's Powell, Brainard to get Senate hearings next week; Biden promises diversity
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will make his first public appearance of 2022 next week as lawmakers consider him for a second four-year term, while President Joe Biden weighs his picks for three other Fed Board seats with an eye to diversity.
Capitol security officials present list of reforms ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary
The changes touch on every aspect of the Capitol Police’s work.
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Global supply chain pressures may have peaked, a new index suggests
The Fed's new tool shows global supply chain pressures at dizzying levels right now, but suggests issues may have peaked.
‘War on our party’: Marjorie Taylor Greene urges Republican lawmakers to ditch Twitter - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is urging Republicans in Congress to leave Twitter after her personal account was permanently suspended.The Georgia Republican issued the call to action against the Big Tech company during a Fox News appearance Tuesday. "Twitter has declared war on our party," Greene...
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Fact check: Five enduring lies about the Capitol insurrection | CNN Politics
The Capitol insurrection was based on a lie about the 2020 election. And for a whole year now, the insurrection itself has been lied about.
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Cheney: Republicans who stuck by Trump ‘will not be judged well by history’
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in an interview on Tuesday that her fellow Republicans in Congress who have stuck by former President Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol attack “will not be judg…
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Prince Andrew effort to toss sex assault suit hits roadblock
A judge appears mostly dismissive of arguments by a lawyer for Prince Andrew who wants to win fast rejection of a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually trafficked to the royal by the millionaire Jeffrey Epstein when she was 17.
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Social media blames Glenn Youngkin, not Ralph Northam, for I-95’s snowy traffic jam - Washington Examiner
A few liberals appear eager to blame Virginia's Republican governor-elect for a mess he has no power over. Some social media accounts are blaming Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin for the hundreds of drivers stuck on I-95 due to Monday's snowstorm, though Youngkin has not been sworn into office. "Looks...
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White House refuses to say whether Biden is engaging with Manchin on $1.75 trillion spending package
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday refused to say whether President Biden has been in touch with senators who have publicly expressed opposition to his $1.75 trillion spending package, specifically Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Texas Gov. Abbott sues Biden over requirement that National Guard be vaccinated | CNN Politics
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott sued President Joe Biden and other members of the administration on Tuesday over the requirement that members of the National Guard be vaccinated against Covid-19.
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EXCLUSIVE: Marine officer discharged after criticizing Afghanistan withdrawal bemoans ‘systemic’ problems at Defense Department - Washington Examiner
Former Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, discharged in December after appearing in viral videos speaking out against political and military leaders' handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, says the problems he sees within the Department of Defense are “systemic" to the point of being surprised...
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Trump calls off Jan. 6 news conference, a relief for some in GOP
"It's helpful that Trump has decided not to use this day for hyperbolic political hits," said one senior GOP aide on Capitol Hill.
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Manchin expresses openness to climate action amid spending bill stalemate
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Tuesday that it’s likely Democrats will have an easier time coming to an agreement on climate change than on other areas of President Biden’s propose…
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Manchin still a no, Biden's $2T bill on Dems' back burner
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he remains opposed to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives
Prosecutor drops groping charge against former NY Gov. Cuomo
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal prosecution over an allegation that he fondled an aide.
apnews.comTop Senate Republican signals support for election reform
A top Republican is signaling his party isn't necessarily opposed to joining with Democrats to clarify an existing federal law to reduce the potential for election subversion.Driving the news: While broader federal voting rights legislation remains mired in the Senate as long as the 60-vote...
Uighurs in Turkey file criminal case against Chinese officials
Uighur Muslims in Istanbul accuse Chinese officials of committing genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity.
Kamala Harris aide leaves vice president's office for Capitol Hill on heels of other departures
Another aide is leaving Vice President Kamala Harris' office soon after two other advisors departed late last year.
Biden to speak 'truth' on Jan 6 anniversary; Trump cancels event
President Joe Biden will mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump's followers with a speech on Thursday warning of the threats to democracy, while Trump abandoned plans for a news conference that day as he reprised his attacks on Democrats...
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I-95 traffic snarl sparks questions on impacts to highway system
Scenes of cars stranded on Interstate 95 outside Washington, D.C., stretching for nearly a full day, raised questions Tuesday about how situations like this can happen and how to prevent future sev…
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Jan. 6 inmate starving to death, attorney says - Washington Examiner
A man charged in connection to the Capitol riot who is an inmate at a Virginia jail is at risk of dying, his attorney says. Christopher Quaglin, who is being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw pending a trial, is being denied a special diet and adequate medical care for his celiac...
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www.politico.comMayor: DeSantis should take care of Florida, not just family
Florida's Republican governor recently defended his lack of public appearances during the omicron surge, saying he was with his wife who is undergoing cancer treatment, but a Democratic mayor of one of Florida's largest counties said Tuesday that elected officials should be able to care for both...
Harris staffer leaves for Capitol Hill amid wave of departures from VP's office
Vice President Kamala Harris is losing another aide as departures from the vice president's office in recent months continue to pile up.
Police officer lawsuits pile up against Trump over Jan. 6
Three more officers who responded to the Jan. 6 attack filed a lawsuit against the former president Tuesday, seeking damages for physical and emotional injuries.
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Virginia senator recounts being stuck on I-95 for more than 20 hours after winter storm | CNN Politics
Sen. Tim Kaine on Tuesday recounted his hours-long journey on a Washington-area highway after a winter storm crippled the region and left hundreds, including the Virginia Democrat, stranded for hours on roads.
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Schumer targets filibuster reform to pass voting rights legislation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., kicked off the new year with another effort to blow up the Senate filibuster to pass federal voting reform legislation.
Snarled by snow, Sen. Tim Kaine trapped in nearly 27-hour nightmare commute
Kaine, D-Va., a former Democratic vice presidential candidate, was one of the unlucky drivers trapped on I-95 for more than an entire day.
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Biden disapproval hits new high as voters give him bad grades on economy, new CNBC/Change poll says
Biden's disapproval rating reached a new high in December as more voters signaled their unhappiness with his handling of the economy.
George Floyd’s great-niece shot on New Year’s Day - Washington Examiner
George Floyd's 4-year-old great-niece was shot while at home in Houston, Texas, on Saturday and is recovering in the hospital. Arianna Delane, the granddaughter of Floyd's sister LaTonya Floyd, was shot between the ribs while she slept in her bed, according to ABC 13. Two children and four...
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Jan. 6 panel releases Hannity texts, asks for cooperation
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol released a series of text messages from Sean Hannity the panel says suggests the Fox News host was aware of plans to contest Presi…
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Rep. Brenda Lawrence becomes 25th House Democrat to retire
The four-term Michigan lawmaker had climbed the ranks, but a new congressional map ditched two majority-minority districts and virtually eliminated her current seat.
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January 6 Committee chairman wants to speak directly with Mike Pence | CNN Politics
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, wants to hear directly from then-Vice President Mike Pence, who certified the 2020 presidential election despite an extensive pressure campaign led by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to halt...
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More police officers sue Trump over January 6
Police officers are suing the former president for alleged wrongful conduct and inciting a riot.
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Biden will travel to Nevada for Harry Reid’s funeral
The service is scheduled for Saturday morning at the Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas.
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Melania Trump to auction white hat and other items for $250,000 minimum bid | CNN Politics
Melania Trump announced Tuesday morning that she is holding an auction of the white hat she wore during the visit of the French first family, the Macrons, to the White House in 2018.
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DHS chief says domestic extremist threat 'very grave,' but no specific intel for Jan. 6 anniversary
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the danger of domestic extremists is "very grave," but there is no specific threat for Jan. 6 anniversary.
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Cruz: GOP will have ‘multiple grounds to consider’ for Biden impeachment if it wins House
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said that “there’s a chance” Republicans will impeach President Biden if they win the House majority in this year’s midterm elections.”If …
thehill.comDemocrats Blast Corporate Profits as Inflation Surges
Inflation remains rapid as the economy enters 2022, and Democrats have begun pointing to a new culprit for the high and lasting price increases: Greedy corporations. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and White House spokesperson Jen Psaki, have been among those...
Jan. 6 panel seeks Sean Hannity's voluntary assistance in Capitol inquiry; committee calls Fox News host 'fact witness'
The special House committee probing the Jan. 6 attack seeks voluntary cooperation of Fox News host Sean Hannity in its continuing inquiry.
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Nevada to join $26B multistate opioid settlement
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) announced on Tuesday that his state would be joining two multistate opioid settlements, receiving hundreds of millions of dollars for combating the opioi…
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Melania Trump launches auction of ‘Head of State Collection’ - Washington Examiner
Former first lady Melania Trump announced on Tuesday the launching of an online auction that will include the sale of her artwork and clothing. The auction is dubbed the "Head of State Collection" and includes the sale of "three important one-of-a-kind signed items" related to French President...
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Thousands of stranded drivers cleared from snowbound Virginia highway
Rescue crews in Virginia on Tuesday finished freeing the last of the travelers stranded overnight on a snowed-in highway, ending a crisis that had trapped thousands of people including U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.
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Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptions
Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the launch of a new slice of 5G wireless service after airlines and aviation groups complained that the networks can interfere with systems on board planes.
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Family stranded in Virginia: 'It's not getting any better'
A family that was stuck on Interstate 95 and other roads in Virginia by a snowstorm says they went more than 18 hours without eating or sleeping.
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California adopts water restrictions as drought drags on
Californians won't be able to water their lawns for 48 hours after rainstorms or let their sprinkles run onto the sidewalk under new mandatory water restrictions
'I really thought that I was going to die.' Members of Congress remember Jan. 6
During the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, six Congress members from California hid, fled or watched as a pro-Trump mob attacked. They look back and discuss what's changed.
Capitol Police confident in security improvements as Jan. 6 anniversary looms
Leaders from the U.S. Capitol Police expressed little concern about planned demonstrations Thursday in the nation's capital while touting security improvements made to the Capitol complex since the Jan. 6 riots last year.
Trucker shares his food with other motorists stuck for hours on icy interstate | CNN
After hours stuck with other drivers on a frozen highway, a long-haul trucker with a two-day supply of food left popped out of his semi Tuesday morning to offer his neighbor a hot meal.
www.cnn.comFood inflation bites Biden
Rising food prices are bedeviling the Biden administration, fueling consumers’ concerns about inflation and prompting the president to target the meatpacking industry.Why it matters: American families are fretting over food prices, which rose 6.1% from November 2020 to November 2021, according...
Michael Steele, ex-RNC chairman and frequent Trump critic, declines Maryland governor bid - Washington Examiner
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele will not launch a bid for Maryland governor. “I made the decision to stand down this round,” Steele, Maryland's lieutenant governor from 2003-07, told the Baltimore Sun. Steele seriously considered entering the race and had even formed...
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A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November
A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, a sign of confidence and more evidence that the U.S. job market is bouncing back strongly from last year’s coronavirus recession
Jessica Taylor drops out of Alabama Senate race
Businesswoman Jessica Taylor has dropped out of the Alabama Senate race, throwing her support behind fellow Republican candidate Mike Durant.“After meeting Mike, I quickly realized he is …
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Trump-backed Senate challenger Tshibaka charges Alaska’s Murkowski is ‘queen of qualms’
The Trump backed Republican Senate candidate primary challenging GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska argues that the longtime senator during her tenure has voted to confirm “radical leftists”
PG&E electrical equipment sparked massive Dixie Fire in California, investigation finds
The fire, which started on July 13, burned more than 900,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
www.cbsnews.comBoeing and Pfizer are among the companies and trade groups to have donated $8 million to Republicans who voted against certifying Biden's election victory, a report says
Accountable.US, a nonpartisan watchdog, named 30 companies and groups to have donated to the 147 Republican members of the so-called Sedition Caucus.
Biden 'Overpromised and Underdelivered' on Climate. Now, Trouble Looms in 2022.
WASHINGTON — As the new year opens, President Joe Biden faces an increasingly narrow path to fulfill his ambitious goal of slashing the greenhouse gases generated by the United States that are helping to warm the planet to dangerous levels. His Build Back Better Act, which contains $555 billion...
US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student
Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home.
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New York's racialized coronavirus priorities are illegal and warrant DOJ investigation, critics say
Conservative legal analysts argue that New York is violating the Constitution and should be investigated after it said health care providers should consider race as a factor in COVID-19 treatments.
ASU students who harassed white students disciplined by university, claim racial bias - Washington Examiner
Two students at Arizona State University who were disciplined by the school for harassing two conservative white students are now accusing the university of conducting a “racially biased investigation.” Mastaani Qureshi and Sarra Tekola claimed the university persecuted them for “defending our...
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
The South Korean and Japanese militaries say North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters, the first such launch in about two months amid long-dormant international diplomacy on the North’s nuclear program
Revealed: Sean Hannity’s Other Desperate Texts About Jan. 6
Rob Kim/GettyThe U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot revealed more exasperated texts between Sean Hannity and the Trump White House, and implored the Fox News host to cooperate with the ongoing probe.Hannity enjoyed a close relationship with former President Donald Trump...
Manchin: ‘Heavy lift’ to change the filibuster through nuclear option
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voiced skepticism on Tuesday over a Democratic push to change the filibuster along party lines, warning that his “preference” is for any rules changes to be bipartisan.&n…
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Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination
US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse.
www.bbc.comGOP's Elder to raise funds for Congress, skip Newsom rematch
Republican Larry Elder announced Tuesday he will bypass a possible rematch with California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom this year but is forming a fundraising committee that will give him a visible platform from which to build national connections and consider a future run for office. The...
Inside the FBI’s Capitol riot investigation: will the attackers be held accountable?
As Republicans spread a revisionist history of the insurrection, its perpetrators are celebrated and even elected to public office Most sentences handed down to rioters haven’t exceeded several weeks in prison; many have received just fines or probation. Photograph: Ken...
Senate Democrats look to Jan. 6 anniversary to push election reform
Senate Democrats are using the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack to put a fine point on their efforts to shore up the nation's election system.
US arrests, charges suspect in Haitian president slaying
The U.S. government says it charged one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse as it unsealed a complaint that revealed federal authorities had interviewed several months ago while he was hiding in Jamaica.
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Here are the women who will be appearing on quarters in 2022
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include a poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
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Obese YouTuber ‘rips’ Joe Rogan over health choices - Washington Examiner
One of the most ironic social media callouts occurred early Tuesday morning when an obese YouTuber famous for vaping and showing off his stomach went on a Twitter rampage against Joe Rogan for his opinions regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations. "Joe Rogan, who lives on elk meat, egg yolk, and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick's partner called out Sen. Lindsey Graham for being 'very disrespectful' during a Jan. 6 commission meeting
"You're looking out the window and tapping your fingers on the desk," Sandra Garza recalled telling the South Carolina Republican.
Michigan redistricting map, praised by Obama, faces lawsuit alleging Black disenfranchisement
A Michigan redistricting map that was praised by former President Obama is facing a lawsuit from current and former lawmakers who allege that it disenfranchises Black voters.
Mass protests break out in Kazakhstan over fuel price hike
Rare mass protests break out in Kazakhstan over fuel price rise.
Man free after 37 years due to 'sex for lies' false witness
A Philadelphia man has been freed from prison after 37 years in a case tarnished by detectives who allegedly offered a witness sex and drugs at police headquarters in exchange for false testimony.
apnews.comHow Trump’s endorsements are shaping a future GOP Congress
Data: Axios research; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosDonald Trump is using the power of his endorsement not only to punish "disloyal" House Republicans but reward members of the chamber's most conservative Republican groups.Why it matters: The former president's support for more than 20 incumbent...
Canada unveils agreements to compensate Indigenous children
Human rights tribunal in 2016 said Canada had discriminated against Indigenous people in child and family services.
‘There is no military exclusion from our Constitution’: SEALs lawyer speaks out on legal win over Navy - Washington Examiner
The lawyer representing a group of unvaccinated Navy SEALs said a recent judicial victory should send a message to the Department of Defense that it doesn’t have “the right to just walk all over somebody else’s constitutional freedoms.”Mike Berry, a lawyer with the First Liberty Institute, is...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer first lady Melania Trump wishes bitcoin a happy 13th birthday with image of the genesis block
Many were surprised with her embrace of digital assets, especially considering husband Donald Trump's anti-crypto stance.
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FBI dive team ends search for 3-year-old Lina Sardar Khil 'without conclusive findings'
The FBI had joined the search for the child, who was last seen on Dec. 20.
Elizabeth Holmes saga still has some loose ends to resolve
A jury has ended the suspense surrounding the fraud trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes by finding her guilty on four of the 11 charges facing her, but some issues in the legal drama remain unresolved.
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Europe's tattoo artists fear for future after EU ink ban
Thousands of chemicals are banned by EU for safety reasons, but tattooists say it will hit business.
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CNN responds to Andy Cohen’s New Year’s Eve drunken rant during broadcast - Washington Examiner
Despite some rumors circulating around social media, CNN has not fired Andy Cohen but released a statement saying Cohen was talked to and that he would be back as a host next year. Alongside Anderson Cooper, Cohen was hosting CNN’s New Year’s Eve countdown when he poked fun at ABC’s New Year’s...
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Prince Andrew: Decision soon on dismissing case - judge
A US court hears arguments about a deal the prince's accuser Virginia Giuffre agreed with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Drivers fret about food and fuel while stranded on highway
The waiting is over for the last of the drivers who got stranded overnight on an interstate highway in Virginia.
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Correction: George Floyd-Policing Reforms story
In a story published December 30, 2021, about policing reforms, The Associated Press erroneously characterized one aspect of a Kentucky law related to no-knock warrants.
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Key local election officials in battleground states still face threats over a year after 2020 election
One in three election officials feel unsafe because of their job, a poll in April found.
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From the Capitol to the city council: How extremism in the U.S. shifted after Jan. 6
Domestic extremist groups have re-emerged in recent months, frequently trying to effect change at the local level.
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Trumps move to quash subpoenas for their testimony in civil investigation | CNN Politics
The Trumps moved late Monday to quash subpoenas from the New York attorney general’s office to two of former President Donald Trump’s children seeking their testimony as part of its civil investigation into whether the Trump Organization manipulated the values of its properties.
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Insurrection prompts year of change for US Capitol Police
U.S. Capitol Police were ill-prepared for the thousands of protesters who descended on Capitol Hill during last year's insurrection.
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes convicted on 4 counts of fraud
A jury has convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of fraud on their seventh day of deliberations.
Americans with opposing political views learn to see each other beyond labels
A group called Make America Dinner Again is getting people with opposing views together to talk about them in a civil way.
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The Memo: Twitter ban on Marjorie Taylor Greene reignites political battles
Twitter’s suspension of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) personal account has breathed new life into the fraught debate about misinformation, inflammatory rhetoric and free speech.Greene, who …
thehill.comA year after Jan. 6, Americans say democracy is in peril but disagree on why: USA TODAY/Suffolk poll
In a USA TODAY/Suffolk poll, 85% of Democrats call the Jan. 6 rioters "criminals." Two-thirds of Republicans say they went too far but "had a point."
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Cops' role in Jan. 6 attack divides Virginia town with ties to Confederacy
A rural Virginia town, home to two of three active police officers charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is still reckoning with fallout over race, history and politics.
Conservatives clash: Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Dan Crenshaw trade social media insults
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says Texas' Dan Crenshaw is "hurting our brand" by calling for FEMA's aid in COVID testing. He says she's an "idiot."
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Drone attack on U.S. forces foiled west of Baghdad
Two explosive-laden drones were shot down on Tuesday by Iraq's air defenses as they approached the Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. forces, west of Baghdad, an official of the U.S.-led international military coalition said.
www.reuters.comPOLITICO Playbook: The election reform idea gaining currency on the right
And Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) says he won't seek reelection.
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Democrats hit pause on Biden’s climate, social spending package
Senate Democrats are putting President Biden’s climate and social spending plan on the back burner as they plan to debate voting rights legislation this month and hold a vote on changing the Senate…
thehill.comJan. 6 anniversary poll: Share of Trump voters who believe Biden 'won fair and square' falls to 9% amid declining trust in U.S. democracy
Joe Biden voters and Donald Trump voters don’t agree on much, but nearly all of them — 88 percent of the former and 89 percent of the latter — now say they are “worried about the future of U.S. democracy,” according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
Ted Cruz floats Biden impeachment if GOP takes back House
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in an interview Monday that it is likely that Republicans will win back the House in 2022, and said if they do, they will probably consider impeaching President Biden.
Rep. Eric Swalwell Issues Chilling Warning About 2022 Midterms
The California Democrat slammed Republicans for choosing "violence over voting."
States prepare for new round of voting wars as midterms approach
PHOENIX — State legislatures will begin debating changes to voting rights and election administration laws in the coming days after an unprecedented wave of reforms passed in the wake of the 2020 p…
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Why DOJ is avoiding domestic terrorism sentences for Jan. 6 defendants
Some judges have debated whether the charges qualify as “crimes of terrorism,” but prosecutors have repeatedly pulled back by citing unspecified “facts and circumstances.”
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Top Republican charges Pelosi is restricting access to Jan. 6 records in GOP probe of her actions
House Administration Committee ranking member Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., penned a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., demanding House offices under her control stop obstructing a GOP investigation into the Capitol building's security vulnerabilities.
House Republicans offer insight into secretive Capitol riot counterinvestigation - Washington Examiner
House Republicans conducting their own investigation into the Capitol riot in the shadow of the heavily reported inquiry led by Chairman Bennie Thompson and Vice Chairwoman Liz Cheney shed insight into their secretive work on Monday.Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, two Republicans who were barred...
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Trump news - live: Ex-president’s order to seize voting machines revealed
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Hundreds of crimes, little punishment: Inside the sentences since the Capitol attack
More than 150 people have pleaded guilty for crimes committed on Jan. 6, 2021. POLITICO is analyzing and tracking every sentence handed down.
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‘Trump in heels’ Amanda Chase discontinues congressional run after redistricting
Conservative Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase (R) announced on Monday that she will not run for Congress this year as a result of redistricting. Virginia’s new congressional map, wh…
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Democracy under siege: An hour-by-hour look at the assault on the U.S. Capitol
Almost a year has passed since supporters of Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to overturn his election defeat, the worst assault on the seat of the federal government since the War of 1812.
www.reuters.comTrump Family Starts Airing Dirty Laundry to Fight Off Subpoenas
Michael Zarrilli/GettyWith their backs pressed against the wall by two simultaneous tax-dodging investigations in New York, the Trump dynasty is starting to hit back.On Monday afternoon, copies of subpoenas and details about the investigation were exposed in court documents filed by attorneys...
Man accused of orchestrating $4.2M COVID relief fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors say a South Florida man tried to obtain more than $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds by filing false loan applications
The riot, the republic and the fight for America’s soul
One year after a pro-Trump mob attacked the Capitol, experts, historians and politicians warn of a democracy still at risk.
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AT&T, Verizon delay new 5G service after Buttigieg request
Planned Wednesday rollout is postponed after airlines press concerns that the technology could interfere with systems on planes.
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U.S. judge dismisses case against Jeffrey Epstein's jail guards
A U.S. judge on Monday formally dismissed the federal government's criminal case against two Manhattan jail guards who admitted to falsifying records on the night that financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself during their shifts.
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Trump blasts ‘low-life Twitter’ after Greene’s account suspended
Former President Trump blasted Twitter in a statement Monday evening, one day after it permanently suspended the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.…
thehill.comCiting maps, Chase will end race for Virginia's 7th District
Conservative firebrand state Sen. Amanda Chase said Monday she is ending her bid for Congress, citing the impact of redistricting on Virginia's legislative maps. Chase had announced in November that she was joining the crowded race for the 7th Congressional District, which is currently...
Odds of Gerrymandering Grow in New York as Redistricting Panel Falters (Published 2022)
Hopelessly gridlocked, the commission voted to send a pair of proposals to Albany, but Democratic lawmakers are increasingly likely to take over the process.
NASA estimates metrics of exploding meteor that shook ground
Scientists say a meteor that caused an earthshaking boom across suburban Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day exploded in the atmosphere with an energy blast equivalent to an estimated 30 tons of TNT.
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Boris Johnson treats politics like a 'branch of the entertainment industry', suggests Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of thinking "politics is a branch of the entertainment industry" on Tuesday, as he warned that the Government's "incompetence" was becoming clear.
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Biden faces time crunch to pick financial watchdogs
President Biden has a growing list of vacancies to fill at top financial watchdog agencies before he and his party risk losing control of the Senate. Biden has roughly a year to nominate and c…
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Illinois Democrat Bobby Rush to retire after 30 years in Congress
Rush defeated then-state Sen. Barack Obama in the 2000 Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District.
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Teachers at culture war front lines with Jan. 6 education
Teachers have found themselves on the front lines of the culture wars as the anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol arrives.
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Child Tax Credit’s Extra Help Ends, Just as Covid Surges Anew (Published 2022)
A pandemic benefit that many progressives hoped to make permanent has lapsed in a congressional standoff. Researchers say it spared many from poverty.
CEO of world's largest hedge fund resigns ahead of potential Senate run
Bridgewater Associates CEO David McCormick stepped down from his post to consider joining the Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, the world's largest hedge fund announced Monday.Why it matters: The race to replace Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), who is retiring at the end...
Democrats differ over how Biden should handle Jan. 6 anniversary
President Biden will engage in a delicate dance Thursday when he delivers remarks addressing the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.Biden’s challenge lies in not overly politicizing th…
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‘Close the loopholes’: The Pentagon’s next front in its hunt for extremists
The military put stricter rules in place after Jan. 6. But will those efforts stick?
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A concrete house, printed: Is this the answer to America's housing crisis?
3D printing machines can build up to 40 percent of homes during the construction process and save money on labor costs, experts say.
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Analysis: Republicans are in great shape to win the House majority | CNN Politics
Republicans are in a very strong position to win back the House in November, according to new ratings released recently by the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan political handicapping service based in Washington.
www.cnn.comRep. Dan Crenshaw Shreds 'Idiot' Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene As Feud Escalates
The two Republican lawmakers have had an increasingly testy relationship.
Opinion | If Roe is Overturned, Democracy Could Be the Best Path Forward on Abortion
Referendums are an effective way to resolve tense social issues. It might work with abortion.
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‘Our time now’: 1st Cambodian American mayor in US sworn in
A refugee who survived the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime has become the first Cambodian American mayor in the United States.
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Will Elizabeth Holmes' conviction sober up Silicon Valley?
The fraud conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes could do more than just send a once-celebrated billionaire to prison for years.
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Blue states ask Supreme Court to hear challenge to SALT cap
Four Democratic-leaning northeastern states are asking the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction created by Republicans’ 2017 tax law.New…
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Activists urge Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom
American activists are appealing to Tesla Inc. to close a new showroom in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.
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By the numbers: How the Jan. 6 investigation is shaping up 1 year later
One year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, ABC News looks at the numbers behind the investigation.
I-95 in Virginia reopens after a winter storm stranded some drivers for more than 24 hours | CNN
A 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in eastern Virginia reopened Tuesday night after a severe winter storm left some motorists stranded on the highway for more than 24 hours.
www.cnn.comBiden plans to give Warren a win with Fed vice chair pick
Sarah Bloom Raskin has emerged as the leading candidate to be President Biden’s choice for vice chair of supervision at the Federal Reserve, with an announcement as early as this week, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.Why it matters: By settling on Raskin, a former deputy Treasury...
NASA presses ahead with Webb space telescope sunshield deployment
It's a major milestone in the James Webb Space Telescope's initial activation.
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Amazon and Google deploy their armies to thwart antitrust bills
Small businesses that rely on the tech giants are signing petitions and joining Zoom calls with lawmakers to warn against legislation aimed at promoting competition.
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Defector who returned to N Korea ‘had a difficult life’ in Seoul
Official says man who crossed into North Korea last week was a defector who had struggled in his new life in the South.
Aviation and wireless industries agree to pause 5G rollout — for 2 weeks
Once the agreement is finalized, AT&T and Verizon will resume 5G services on Jan. 19.
www.politico.com‘It Sends the Wrong Message’: Inside the GOP Civil War Over the Jan. 6 ‘Martyrs’
Credit: Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesOn the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, Cobb County, Georgia’s Republican party will gather for a candlelight vigil—not to condemn the attack, but to recognize “J6 Patriots held in DC prison.”The event will feature a speech by the founder of...
Andy Cohen's drunken de Blasio rant made CNN 'watchable,' but was latest example of toxic culture: critics
CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage made headlines when drunken co-host Andy Cohen stood beside anchor Anderson Cooper and blasted outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in a viral moment that some critics feel was unsuitable for a news organization.
Abortion providers go back to Supreme Court in long-shot bid to challenge Texas abortion law | CNN Politics
Abortion providers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to require a conservative federal appeals court to return their challenge to Texas’ six-week abortion ban to a district court judge who previously ruled in their favor.
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $575 million for Wednesday night drawing
That's because no tickets had all the numbers needed to win Monday night's $540 jackpot.
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Jan. 6 attack posed loyalty test for Indiana Rep. Greg Pence
Indiana congressman Greg Pence watched the Jan. 6 insurrection unfold from an extraordinary perch. He was with his brother, Vice President Mike Pence, who was set to preside over a joint session of Congress where the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be certified.
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Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Engaged — For A Year
"I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together," Guilfoyle, flashing a diamond ring, said in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the couple at Mar-a-Lago.
Yemen rebels seize vessel in latest escalation
Yemeni rebels have seized an Emirati-flagged vessel in the Red Sea, the insurgents and a Saudi-led coalition said on Monday, giving contrasting explanations for the latest escalation in a seven-year…
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Prince Andrew launches legal gambit to derail sex abuse suit
The prince says Virginia Giuffre's $500,000 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein means he's exempt.
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Prince Andrew moves to dismiss lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein victim
The document is a 2009 settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.
GM was America’s largest automaker for nearly a century. It’s about to be dethroned by Toyota | CNN Business
Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for the first time, taking away a title that General Motors has held for nearly a century.
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S Africa parliament: Second fire contained, suspect in court
City officials say new blaze brought under control, teams scour complex to extinguish any remaining hot spots.
Remain in Mexico expands as U.S. immigration court hearings begin
The Biden administration brought 36 migrants back to the U.S. for court hearings on Monday under the reimposed Remain in Mexico program and expanded its enforcement of that program into San Diego, even as it continues efforts to end the policy, administration officials told reporters on a call...
Jill Biden to visit Kentucky to see tornado damage
First lady Jill Biden will visit Kentucky on Thursday to accompany state and federal officials as they survey the damage from the tornados that tore through the state last month.”Fi…
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Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?
Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson?
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A surge of evangelicals in Spain, fueled by Latin Americans
The Catholic church has been the dominant religious force in Spain for centuries. It's still the largest denomination by far in terms of numbers.
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan's ex-wife escapes gun attack in Islamabad
In a tweet, she revealed that on the way back home from her nephew's wedding, her car was shot at and two men on a motorcycle held the vehicle at gunpoint
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California court rejects early releases for violent crime
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that corrections officials need not consider earlier release for violent felons, even those whose primary offense is considered nonviolent
Scientists reveal the genetic basis of mitochondrial diseases - News Concerns
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Mutations in genes encoding mitochondrial aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are linked to diverse diseases. However, the precise mechanisms by which these mutations affect mitochondrial function and disease development are not fully understood. A joint team led by Dr. Ge...
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Arizona couple accused of leaving their son, 11, alone for weeks during holidays
The boy told deputies he hadn't gone to school in two weeks and had been left with frozen food.
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Emma Watson post in support of Palestinians angers Israeli envoys
Post on Harry Potter film star’s Instagram account criticised by Israeli officials but ‘liked’ by social media users.
David Bowie estate sells his songwriting catalog to Warner Chappell Music in latest such mega-deal
The deal is said to be worth some $250 million and is the latest in a flurry of such sales by big-name artists.
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China: Xi'an residents in lockdown trade goods for food amid shortage
Supplies are low in lockdown, and some have resorted to bartering phones and gadgets for food.
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Investigation of journalists by Customs unit is under review
An internal review has been launched into the actions of a special Customs and Border Protection unit that used sensitive government databases intended to track terrorists to investigate as many as 20 U.S.
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Top US phone firms agree delay of 5G rollout
The two-week delay requested by transportation and aviation authorities was initially rejected.
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What's the latest for politics in Texas — locally and statewide?
Local and state politics are gearing up for the 2022 midterm elections and many issues from 2021 still need to be addressed.
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Sadiq Khan clashes with Boris Johnson over plans to begin decriminalising drugs in London | Politics | News - swiftheadline
London’s Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan, 51, plans to end the prosecution of young people who are found in possession of cannabis and bring in a counselling scheme for those found with Class B narcotics, the Telegraph has revealed. Those aged under 25 in Lewisham, Bexley and Greenwich will be affected...
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Younger generations pay the most in bank fees, report finds
Millennials typically pay about $16 a month in bank fees — eight times what the average baby boomer pays.
www.cbsnews.comNew Hampshire lawmakers to take up 6 vetoed bills
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers will try this week to resurrect six bills vetoed by Gov. Chris Sununu, but their chances of success appear slim based on their
Future of prayer site in doubt under Israel's fragile govt
JERUSALEM (AP) — When Israel's new government took office last June, it indicated it would press ahead on an egalitarian prayer site at Jerusalem's Western Wall — a sensitive holy site that has emerged as a point of friction between Jews over how prayer is conducted there.
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Hong Kong: Activist gets 15-month jail term for Tiananmen vigil
Chow Hang Tung is jailed for 15 months for encouraging people to commemorate the Tiananmen protests.
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COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions.
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COVID-19 updates: Classes in Chicago canceled for 4th day
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 837,000 Americans.
US tops one million new COVID-19 cases in a day, a global record
Infections are spreading fast across the US, fuelled by the highly contagious Omicron variant.
CDC updates Covid-19 isolation recommendations with guidance on testing | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on the recommended Covid-19 isolation period Tuesday, telling people that if they have access to a Covid-19 test and want to take it, the best approach is to use a rapid test toward the end of their five-day isolation period.
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7 straight days of record Covid case numbers. See which states set new highs.
Two-thirds of the states have set records for Covid cases or hospitalizations since Dec. 28.
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CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine
U.S. health officials are explaining why they recently shortened their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations.
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Vaccine lotteries did not help increase rates of shots: Study
At least 19 states offered prizes of up to $5 million.
Biden under pressure as U.S. hits 1 million Covid cases in a day amid testing shortage
President Biden addressed the nation, saying there’s “no excuse for anyone being unvaccinated” as more than 1 million new Covid-19 infections were reported nationwide in just 24 hours.
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U.S. doubling and accelerating order of Pfizer antiviral pills
President Biden announced the increase and acceleration of the order on Tuesday.
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Children represent 17.7% of COVID-19 cases as U.S. sees record high for weekly cases
This week, 3,361,912 new cases were reported in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University.
www.cbsnews.comOmicron’s known unknowns
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Biden discusses efforts to 'keep the schools open' during Covid response meeting
President Biden spoke before meeting with the White House Covid-19 response team and urged those unvaccinated, including children, to receive their vaccine as the omicron variant spreads. The president also encouraged schools to remain open and encouraged them to use federal funding to ensure...
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CDC warns off tourists from popular Caribbean island getaway | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added just one new destination – the popular Caribbean winter getaway of Aruba – to its highest-risk category, Level 4, on Tuesday, January 4.
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France, Turkey and UK report new daily COVID highs
COVID-19 news from January 5: Infections surge around the world amid spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant.
DeSantis announces plan to release testing guidance based on risk levels
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to unveil a new guidance on coronavirus testing that is based on risk factors.
US CDC avoids mandating antigen test to end five-day COVID-19 isolation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday people seeking to end their COVID-19 isolation at five days can opt for a rapid antigen test, but stopped short of mandating the test despite pressure by health experts.
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TV host Seth Meyers contracts COVID-19, show dark this week
This week’s remaining episodes of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have been scrapped after the host tested positive for COVID-19.
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Twins Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff, controversial French TV stars, die of COVID-19 after refusing vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
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UK officials say COVID-19 boosters every few months not sustainable, necessary
Health and science officials in the U.K. said on Tuesday that administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots every few months is not necessary, though a short-term booster rollout to combat the sprea…
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Walmart, Kroger raise at-home Covid test prices after White House agreement expires
The companies agreed in September to sell the test kits "at cost" for three months.
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White House embraces a manage-not-contain Omicron game plan
The president is under immense pressure to keep some semblance of social normalcy amid a pandemic that is absolutely roaring.
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White House touts massive COVID-19 test order, but Americans are still waiting
The White House on Tuesday touted its largest purchase of "over the counter" COVID tests to date, but it remains unclear when those tests will be accessible to the American public.
As Covid policies divide America, Ontario doubles down (again)
The latest Covid shutdowns test the trust of the jabbed and boosted in Canada’s most populous province.
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Biden again insists COVID a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ even as fast-moving omicron spreads widely
President Biden said the COVID-19 testing situation in the United States is "frustrating," but maintained that his administration is "making improvements" by creating federal testing sites and making more at-home rapid tests available to the public, while warning the unvaccinated that they...
FDA signs off on Covid boosters for young teens
The agency also shortened the minimum timeframe for people who received the primary Pfizer vaccine series to seek a booster to five months from six.
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Icy I-95 in Virginia finally reopened after storm left hundreds of drivers stranded
A winter storm caused a traffic nightmare. Motorists spent the night in their vehicles, and a 40-mile stretch of the highway was closed.
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Biden announces US will double its order of Pfizer’s antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that the federal government is doubling the US’ order for Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid, which has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and severe illness significantly.
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Live updates: National Guard members in Texas refuse vaccine
Texas officials indicated Tuesday that thousands of National Guard members are refusing COVID-19 vaccines in the latest challenge against a Biden administration order that requires all members of the military to get one.
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Covid: French uproar as Macron vows to 'piss off' unvaccinated
The president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, but opponents condemn his language.
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Pentagon chief continues to work from home, showing mild COVID-19 symptoms
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin continues to show mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is working from home, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
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CDC stops short of requiring test for ending COVID isolation, but says they're the "best approach"
Some public health experts had criticized the agency for not requiring testing at the end of a shortened isolation.
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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash
It is a "disgrace" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.
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High court confirms justices have received COVID-19 booster
The Supreme Court says all nine justices have received COVID-19 booster shots
Biden tamps down omicron alarm, urges vaccinations
President Biden on Tuesday sought to tamp down worries about the omicron coronavirus variant, underscoring that COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe illness from the virus.Speaking before a bri…
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France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day
France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily COVID-19 cases Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country
Marsha Blackburn derides University of Memphis program incentivizing 'woke' course transformations
Sen. Marsha Blackburn says the University of Memphis shouldn't be using taxpayer money to fund a "woke" agenda -- responding to reporting that the school was offering incentives for faculty to overhaul their courses.
Navy blocked from acting against 35 COVID vaccine refusers
A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Navy from acting against 35 sailors for refusing on religious grounds to comply with an order to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Biden's 'pandemic of the unvaccinated' narrative falls apart as omicron cases skyrocket
President Biden has repeatedly claimed that vaccinated people cannot spread the virus, despite his own Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's warnings about breakthrough cases.
Covid: Boris Johnson plans to 'ride out' Omicron wave with no more curbs
Boris Johnson backs keeping England's Plan B, but says parts of NHS will feel "temporarily overwhelmed".
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GOP governors accuse Biden of controlling the supply of COVID treatments. The alternative could be a bidding war.
COVID treatments like monoclonal antibodies and antiviral pills that work against omicron are in short supply. GOP governors are blaming President Joe Biden.
Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge
A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive.
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Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises
President Joe Biden is urging concern but not alarm as the United States set records for daily reported COVID-19 cases and his administration struggles to ease concerns about testing shortages.
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Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately? A couple of factors are at play, starting with the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant.
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Analysis: Omicron might be less dangerous, but it's twisting the nation in knots
Every American is being drawn into a reckoning over how much risk is acceptable to get the nation back on its feet as the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 rages out of control.
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Teachers unions across country cite COVID surge to demand halt to in-person learning
A surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted some teachers unions to call for a return to remote learning.
Biden will make ‘brief remarks’ Tuesday on rapid spread of the Omicron variant | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will make brief remarks addressing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the US and the steps his administration is taking to address it, according to the White House.
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The latest on coronavirus pandemic and Omicron variant: Live updates | CNN
More than 100,000 people are currently hospitalized with Covid-19 in the US for the first time in nearly four months, data shows. Follow here for the latest news updates.
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Pence group files SCOTUS brief opposing Biden vaccine mandate
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday announced his advocacy group has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject the Biden administration’s attempt to require la…
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Some large U.S. schools return online, delay classes amid Covid surge
Large school districts in Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Wisconsin are among those whose plans have changed abruptly.
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UK faces hospital crisis amid surge in COVID-19 cases
COVID news from January 4: The UK reports 218,724 cases as hospitals come under pressure due to staff shortages.
Governors demand schools stay open but districts may lack enough teachers
For now, political leaders across the ideological spectrum are pressuring schools to keep their doors open.
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U.S. judge blocks punishment of Navy SEALs who refused vaccine
35 special forces service members had declined to be vaccinated against coronavirus on religious grounds, despite order from President Biden.
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Political Rewind: COVID cases hit new high as 2022 begins; Rep. Greene is booted from Twitter
Monday on Political Rewind, our first show of 2022, we discussed the stories that will likely drive the news in the months ahead—including COVID-19, internal schisms in the Georgia GOP, Stacey Abrams' second shot at governor, and more.
Analysis: Omicron might be less dangerous, but it's twisting the nation in knots
Every American is being drawn into a reckoning over how much risk is acceptable to get the nation back on its feet as the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 rages out of control.
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Biden once called Trump’s COVID-19 testing push a ‘travesty,’ faces own criticism
President Biden’s tough criticism of his predecessor’s effort to make COVID-19 tests available has resurfaced while his own administration faces blowback over test shortages.
Jimmy Fallon says he tested positive for Covid-19 | CNN
Jimmy Fallon is opening up about his experience with Covid-19.
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UK: COVID disrupts public life again, but symptoms ‘less severe’
People hospitalised as Omicron surges appear to be less sick than those admitted earlier in the pandemic, says minister.
How Biden could have prepped for Omicron
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‘We’re staying open’: Adams bucks teacher’s union request days into new administration | CNN Politics
Eric Adams has started his tenure as New York City mayor by rejecting a request from the city’s largest teachers’ union to temporarily move public schools to remote learning, capping off a frenetic first 72 hours of his administration.
www.cnn.comCOVID-19 updates: Classes in Chicago canceled for 4th day
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 837,000 Americans.
A month from Winter Olympics, Beijing seals off games ‘bubble’
Thousands of games-related staff, volunteers, cleaners, cooks and coach drivers to be cocooned in ‘closed loop’.
Judge blocks Navy vaccine policy for legal challengers citing religious objections | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Texas on Monday ruled against the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for members of the military in a decision that took aim at how the Navy’s policies handled those who sought religious exemptions from receiving the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Congress' doctor wants 'maximal telework' amid virus surge
Congress’ top doctor says lawmakers should move to a “maximal telework posture.” The attending physician, Brian P.
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In locked down Chinese city, some complain food hard to get
Residents of the Chinese city of Xi’an are enduring a strict coronavirus lockdown, with business owners suffering yet more closures and some people complaining of difficulties finding food.
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