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Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed the proposed Congressional maps sent by the GOP-led legislature, as part of his push for a more aggressive Republican gerrymander and challenge to a predominantly Black district that covers Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida.
8-hour gap in Trump's Jan. 6 White House phone records
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified an almost 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building , according to two people...
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Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced Tuesday it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war came into view at the latest round of talks.
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Bolton says he recalls Trump using the term "burner phones"
White House records show a gap of over 7 hours in Trump's communication on January 6, and the former president said he's never heard of the phrase "burner phones."
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Biden is skeptical Russia is scaling back operations in Kyiv
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he wasn't yet convinced that Russia's announcement that it would scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war .
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Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents typically say a few words before they turn legislation into law. But Joe Biden flipped the script Tuesday when it came time to put his signature on the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act.
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What to know about the Justice Clarence Thomas recusal debate around his wife's texts | CNN Politics
Criticism of Justice Clarence Thomas' refusal to recuse himself from a case involving White House January 6 records the Supreme Court considered this year has increased in the wake of recently revealed texts Thomas' wife had sent about the bid to overturn the 2020 election.
Ginni Thomas texts leave GOP lawmakers scrambling
Ginni Thomas’s text messages to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol have sparked questions over the extent of her activism withi…
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US commander estimates nearly three-quarters of Russian forces are dedicated to Ukraine
Gen. Tod Wolters, head of U.S. European Command, said Tuesday that Russia has devoted the vast majority of its military personnel to the invasion of Ukraine.
Buttigieg slams 'Don't Say Gay' bill and 'nonsensical' Marjorie Taylor Greene speech
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized Florida’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law, signed this week by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, and ridiculed what he called the “literally nonsensical” comments about his personal life by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
Feds prepare ‘disclosure’ on figure at heart of pro-Trump Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
The government is assembling information about an Arizona man who wasn't charged in the attack on the Capitol but interacted with some who were.
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Georgia senators scrap proposal for more election rules
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia senators are scrapping plans to seek further big changes in state election law, beset by strong opposition from local election officials who say their offices would be wrapped in needless red tape.
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Manchin shoots down Biden’s new billionaire tax plan
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday shot down President Biden’s new plan to raise $360 billion in revenue by imposing a 20 percent minimum tax on billionaires, a proposal the president f…
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Ukraine appears to have begun shelling Russian territory
The Ukrainian military has begun to take the fight to Russian territory, a new development in what has been a primarily defensive war for the country
Trump says Putin "should release" any info on Hunter Biden
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said during an interview that Russian President Vladimir Putin "should release" any information on alleged dealings between Hunter Biden and the widow of a late Moscow mayor.Flashback: The interview, with far-right television show “Just the News,” is the...
JD Vance: Greene ‘did nothing wrong’ by attending white nationalist conference
Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance (R) defended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and said she “did nothing wrong” when she attended a white nationalist conference.“The accusation against Marjorie …
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Ukraine war: Dozens of Russian diplomats expelled by four EU nations
More than 40 diplomats are told to leave by Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic.
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Trump brazenly asks Putin to release dirt about Biden's family
In a new interview published Tuesday, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release any damaging information he has about the Biden family, in a brazen request for domestic political assistance from America's top adversary.
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EXPLAINER: What's behind the new federal anti-lynching law?
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law the first bill that specifies lynching as a federal hate crime .
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McCarthy to speak with Rep. Cawthorn about claims he was invited to 'orgy,' witnessed cocaine use
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy plans to speak with Rep. Madison Cawthorn after the latter claimed that he witnessed Washington elites engage in hard drug use and solicit attendees for orgies.
Man who waved Confederate flag pleads guilty in Capitol riot
A Maryland man who waved a Confederate flag attached to a lacrosse stick during the siege at the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty on Tuesday to interfering with a police officer who was trying to disperse a crowd of rioters.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine war: Russia says it will curb Kyiv assault as peace talks progress
Moscow says it will "drastically reduce" operations around the capital, Kyiv, as well as Chernihiv.
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Romney: NATO would rethink U.S. relationship if Trump wins in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney said in a recent interview that if former President Donald Trump were to win reelection in 2024, the NATO alliance would be significantly damaged and member states would wonder whether they could continue to count on the United States.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign and for Democrats to explore impeachment if he doesn’t.
US wary of Russia pullback announcement, warns against annexing eastern Ukraine
Blinken voice skepticism in Russia's alleged move to aid peace talks after it said it would scale back troops from Kyiv.
Update: Families of Sandy Hook shooting victims reject Alex Jones' settlement offer
On Tuesday, InfoWars host Alex Jones offered to settle a lawsuit brought by 13 loved ones of victims killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. But the families rejected the proposed $120,000 each within hours of the “offer of compromise” being filed.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: U.S., Ukraine skeptical of Moscow's claims it will scale back military
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying that “positive” signals from ongoing negotiations do not “drown out the ruptures of Russian shells."
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How to spot disinformation around the war in Ukraine
As Russia continues its invasion in Ukraine, so does the battle against misinformation.
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Local Election Officials in Georgia Oppose GOP Election Bill
ATLANTA — A year ago, when Georgia Republicans passed a mammoth law of election measures and voting restrictions, many local election officials felt frustrated and sidelined, as their concerns about resources, ballot access and implementation went largely ignored. This year, Republicans have...
EXCLUSIVE Two former U.S. officials help ethics probe of Trump ally Clark, source says
The top two U.S. Justice Department officials in the waning days of Donald Trump's presidency are cooperating with a Washington legal body's ethics probe of their former colleague Jeffrey Bossert Clark, who tried to help Trump overturn his 2020 election loss, according to a person familiar with...
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Ocasio-Cortez to Clarence Thomas: Resign or face impeachment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday called on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign or face impeachment for what she depicted as a pattern of ethical breaches. “Clarence Thomas should res…
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Latino civil rights group could see bigger push for Puerto Rico statehood
Puerto Rican LULAC members are growing their ranks and could change the leadership and makeup of the historically Mexican American organization.
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Russia bombs Ukraine cities, despite pledge to pull back from Kyiv
Russian forces bombarded the outskirts of Kyiv and a besieged city in northern Ukraine on Wednesday after promising to reduce attacks there in what the West dismissed as a ploy by Moscow to stem its heavy losses and regroup for other offensives.
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Georgia elections overhaul gutted by state Senate committee, setting up potential showdown | CNN Politics
A Georgia state Senate committee on Tuesday gutted a controversial elections overhaul -- a day after local election officials from both parties blasted it as complicating their work in an election year.
White House: No executive privilege for Kushner, Ivanka Trump on Jan 6 testimony
The White House will not assert executive privilege for testimony by former President Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law and former advisers, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, before the Jan. 6 committee, communications director Kate Bedingfield said on Tuesday.
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Biden administration boosts support for antitrust efforts
The Biden administration is throwing its weight behind efforts to boost antitrust enforcement as federal agencies take on the market power of tech giants.
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Trump solicits Putin's help to expose alleged dirt on Hunter Biden
In what has become a familiar pattern, former President Donald Trump has once again solicited help from a foreign leader in exposing possible dirt to try to wound a political enemy.
Florida's redistricting mess heads to special session after DeSantis vetoes 'defective' map
“Today, I vetoed a map that violates the U.S. Constitution, but that does not absolve the Legislature from doing its job," Gov. DeSantis said.
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Jan. 6 committee probing 7.5 hour gap in White House phone logs
The House Jan. 6 committee is investigating more than seven-and-a-half hours of missing White House phone logs during the Capitol riot last year.
Here’s why Biden had to stand by his statement on Putin’s future
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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US skeptical of Russian claims it's scaling back the war in Ukraine
President Joe Biden and other American officials voiced extreme caution Tuesday at signals Russia is scaling back its military operations near Kyiv, suggesting they were waiting to see stronger signs of de-escalation before making an assessment of Moscow's intentions.
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Clarence Thomas faces growing pressure to step aside from Jan. 6 cases
Democrats are calling for his recusal in related cases because of his wife's campaign to overturn the 2020 election and pushing for a formal Supreme Court code of ethics.
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New York man admits to insider trading following takeover tip
A New York City man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to insider trading and tax evasion charges for purchasing securities in chemical manufacturer Ferro Corp after learning from a friend that it had received a takeover bid.
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Poll: Trump leads Biden, Harris in 2024 match-ups
Former President Trump is leading President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 match-up, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey released exclusively to The Hill on Monday. If the 2024 preside…
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US lawmakers have a new idea for what to do with seized Russian assets
The oligarch yachts, estates, and planes may sit out of the control of their owners — but they are not yet necessarily in the control of Western governments. Now policymakers in the U.S. are moving closer to changing that.
U.N. urges investigation into videos of alleged POW abuse by Russia and Ukraine
A top U.N. human rights official said "any ill treatment" of prisoners of war must stop immediately.
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Poland moves to block coal imports from Russia
Poland’s government has decided to block imports of coal from Russia
Despite bipartisan demands for tough US action, Senate sputters on bill to punish Russia | CNN Politics
The bill is so popular that President Joe Biden and 424 members of the bitterly divided House back it.
Schumer joins progressive chorus calling for Clarence Thomas recusal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believes Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from cases related to the events of Jan. 6.
GOP defections thwart some of conservatives' plans in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Key conservative initiatives are likely to fail in Kansas this year because a few Republicans are breaking with the rest of the Legislature's veto-proof GOP supermajorities. Republicans have pushed measures through the state Senate tightening election laws and weakening...
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Russia-backed Donetsk Republic may consider joining Russia - leader
The Russian-backed self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine may consider joining Russia once it controls all of Ukraine's Donetsk region, its news outlet cited separatist leader Denis Pushilin as saying on Tuesday.
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Europeans expel dozens of Russian envoys to combat espionage
In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies say they are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats
Manchin: GOP treatment of Jackson ‘disgraceful,’ ’embarrassing’
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said the way Republican senators treated Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson at last week’s hearings was “disgraceful” and “embarrassing” after they repe…
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Actor Ron Perlman calls Florida Gov. DeSantis a 'Nazi piece of s---' over parental rights bill, gets blasted
Actor Ron Perlman was blasted on Twitter after posting a video message to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calling him a “piece of s---” and a “Nazi” for signing a controversial parental rights bill in Florida.
Judge approves Activision Blizzard $18 million settlement in sexual harassment suit
This is just one of many lawsuits the video game giant is facing for its workplace culture. The company recently announced it was being acquired by Microsoft.
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Democrats target new GOP election foils
In digital ads and press releases, Democrats are using Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rick Scott of Florida and Chuck Grassley of Iowa as foils to contrast their party's vision for health care and the economy.Why it matters: Democrats view recent comments by the three senators as...
Russia says it will "drastically reduce" military activity near Kyiv as talks with Ukraine make headway
With Putin's ground forces bogged down in Ukraine, his defense ministry says it will change tactics to "increase mutual trust" and give space for ongoing peace talks.
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US national security official to travel to India to discuss Russia response
A top White House national security official will travel this week to India, a major outlier in the effort to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Daleep Singh, the Biden administrat…
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A far-right battalion has a key role in Ukraine's resistance. Its neo-Nazi history has been exploited by Putin | CNN
President Vladimir Putin framed the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a "special mission" to protect Russian speakers from genocide at the hands of "neo-Nazis."
Thousands of civilians in Mariupol may have died in past month - UN tells Reuters
Thousands of civilians may have died in the besieged port city of Mariupol in southern Ukraine since bombing began four weeks ago, the head of the U.N. human rights mission told Reuters on Tuesday, providing its first estimate.
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Ukraine seeks deal guaranteeing armies with 'nuclear component' will intervene if it is attacked again
Ukraine is seeking concrete security guarantees during peace negations in Turkey, including promises of military assistance in exchange for remaining neutral
El Salvador forces encircle neighborhoods in gang crackdown
Security forces intensified operations against El Salvador’s street gangs Tuesday with mass arrests, the cordoning off of neighborhoods and house-by-house searches under a state of emergency that has raised concerns among some organizations it could open the door to human rights abuses. Rather...
'We're so anguished': Worried Latin American students speak out from Russia
"It’s not normal, it’s not pretty, and you’re scared all the time," said a student from Colombia who's studying in the border city of Belgorod.
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Russian internet regulator announces fines against Google for ‘dissemination of false content’
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor announced on Tuesday that it would be fining Google for failing to get rid of prohibited content on YouTube, alleging the video platform participated in the …
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New developments in House January 6 investigation
The January 6th committee is setting up a House vote possibly this week to recommend holding two more top Trump White House aides in contempt of Congress. Committee members are also debating whether to request testimony from Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, after...
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Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns
Several towns in northern New South Wales, already reeling after record floods over a month ago, were pounded by an intense low-pressure system overnight.
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Sens. Grassley, Johnson allege $100,000 payment from Chinese oligarchs to Hunter Biden, provide receipt
Republicans Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson took to the Senate floor on Monday to sound the alarm about what they say are troubling financial entanglements between President Biden’s son Hunter and the Chinese government.
Democrats call on Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from January 6 Supreme Court cases
The 24 Democrats also asked Chief Justice John Roberts to commit to creating a code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
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Ukrainian celebrity chef serves up free meals for refugees
When Russia began its assault on Ukraine in February, Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko's gut reaction was not to pick up a gun.
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Shaheen says she has ‘agreement in principle’ with Collins on bill to lower insulin costs
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) said Tuesday that she has an “agreement in principle” with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin. Shaheen and Collins …
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Kristi Noem ramps up pressure to impeach South Dakota GOP official involved in pedestrian's death
She urged House legislators to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg in April after a GOP-controlled committee voted against recommending impeachment this week.
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Top US general in Europe says there 'could be' an intelligence gap in US that caused US to overestimate Russia's capabilities
The top US general in Europe said Tuesday there "could be" a gap in US intelligence gathering that caused the US to overestimate Russia's capability and underestimate Ukraine's defensive abilities before Russia attacked Ukraine.
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SD House committee points to 'in office' clause to clear AG
Republicans on a South Dakota House committee want to clear the state's attorney general of impeachment charges for his actions surrounding a 2020 fatal car crash, arguing that anything wrong he did was not part of his work “in office.” A House committee concluded its monthslong inquiry late...
Susan Collins to make Supreme Court decision ‘relatively soon’
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for a second time, saying she would decide “relatively soon” if she’ll support her Supreme Court nomination.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to address Australian parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy will address Australia's parliament on Thursday evening by video, the parliament was told.
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Biden: US to continue giving Ukraine 'capacity to defend' itself as Russia claims troop withdrawal from Kyiv
President Biden said the United States will continue to provide the Ukrainian military with “the capacity to defend themselves” and will monitor whether Russia will “follow through” on its claims early Tuesday that they are beginning to withdraw forces from Ukraine’s Kyiv region.
Teen who died in fall from thrill ride in Orlando may have been too heavy for the ride, operations manual shows
The ride's manufacturer says no one weighing more than 286 pounds should be allowed on. Tyre Sampson weighed over 300.
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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas
Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.
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Hawley introducing bill to ensure strong penalties for child porn possession
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation Tuesday that would enhance penalties for possession of child pornography and make federal Sentencing Guidelines binding again to ensure that judges impose tougher sentences on offenders.
OnPolitics: Who called Trump Jan. 6? Phone log gap means we don't know
Phone records turned over to the Jan. 6 committee show a gap of seven hours and 37 minutes in Donald Trump's phone logs during the Capitol riot.
Arizona family pushes 'Right to Try 2.0' after being forced to travel to Italy for medical treatment
An Arizona family is pushing for a proposed "right to try 2.0" law from the Goldwater Institute after they were forced to raise thousands of dollars and temporarily move to Italy to receive medical treatment for their 2-year-old daughter who has a rare genetic disease.
California task force on reparations reaches first hurdle: Who should qualify?
Race-based eligibility for compensation, as atonement for slavery, would attract "hyper-aggressive challenges" committee chair says.
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Exclusive-Two former U.S. officials help ethics probe of Trump ally Clark, source says
The top two U.S. Justice Department officials in the waning days of Donald Trump's presidency are cooperating with a Washington legal body's ethics probe of their former colleague Jeffrey Bossert Clark, who tried to help Trump overturn his 2020 election loss, according to a person familiar with...
The Jan. 6 panel had cooled focus on GOP lawmakers. Then Brooks happened.
Rep. Mo Brooks said he would "take that under advisement" if House investigators called on him to testify about his new allegations against former President Donald Trump.
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Senate climate hawks announce 500-day energy independence plan
Senate Democrats who are part of the chamber’s Climate Change Task Force are calling for a multistep strategy to achieve energy independence by transitioning to renewable energy over the…
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Ukraine opens first investigation into claims of rape against Russian soldiers
Ukrainian officials say they are investigating claims that Russian soldiers killed a woman’s husband and then repeatedly raped her in a village outside Kyiv, according to repor…
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Billboards across Florida encourage people to 'say gay'
The roadside messages are a response to newly enacted education legislation that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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World Bank freezes Afghan projects after Taliban bans girls from high school
The World Bank has put four projects in Afghanistan worth $600 million on hold amid concerns over a decision by the country's ruling Islamist leaders to ban girls from returning to public high schools, the bank said.
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Hannity Welcomes ‘Kellyanne Trump’ After Railing Against Biden’s Cognitive Decline
Moments after once again accusing President Joe Biden of struggling with “cognitive decline,” Fox News star Sean Hannity on Monday night suffered his own self-described “Biden moment” when he introduced former Trump counselor Kellyanne Conway as “Kellyanne Trump.”Amid the global uproar over...
DeSantis vetoes new Florida congressional map and calls for special session | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday received and quickly vetoed new congressional boundaries approved by the Republican-controlled legislature, setting up a showdown with his own party over how to proceed with a new map for the state.
Pentagon dubious of Russian 'withdrawal' north of Kyiv, expects troops will move to eastern Ukraine
"It's not anywhere near a majority of what they have arrayed" around Ukraine's capital.
Donald Trump's 6 January call logs show seven-hour gap
The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records.
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GOP representative questions if Biden admin colluded with media after president's cheat sheet exposed
Rep. Jake Ellzey questioned whether the Biden administration colluded with the media after a cue card with talking points was exposed.
Justices cast doubt on Texas immunity claim in vet's lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cast doubt on Texas' claim that it can't be sued by a former state trooper who says he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq.
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DeSantis says Disney ‘crossed the line’ in calling for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ repeal
The governor has been openly feuding with Disney and CEO Bob Chapek since the Florida Legislature approved the law.
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Ohio Supreme Court won't review congressional map until after May 3 primary
Former Attorney General Eric Holder's National Redistricting Action Fund had asked for a speedier turnaround on reviewing the map but judges declined.
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World Bank approves $400 mln for Tunisia to help vulnerable households
The World Bank said on Tuesday it approved $400 million for Tunisia to help about 900,000 vulnerable Tunisian households cope with the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Nancy Pelosi: It's On Clarence Thomas To Recuse Himself If His Wife Was Part Of 'A Coup'
During a private caucus meeting, the House speaker reminded Democrats that Supreme Court justices are held to lower ethics standards than Congress.
The Great Resignation continues — but workers won't have the upper hand forever
Economists say the bad news is that this historic opportunity to achieve wage gains and mobility will begin to wind down over the course of the year.
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Progress reported in peace talks as Kremlin curtails some military activity
The first peace talks in two weeks between Ukraine and Russia concluded after five hours on Tuesday in Turkey with both sides reporting progress in the negotiations.
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria announce they’re expecting their 7th child
Hilaria Baldwin said in an Instagram post that the couple is "beyond happy with this surprise."
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Ketanji Brown Jackson courts Republicans, though Romney likely won't make decision known until 'day of the vote' | CNN Politics
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson met with two closely watched Republican senators on Tuesday -- Mitt Romney of Utah and Susan Collins of Maine -- but it is still unclear whether she will win any GOP support.
White House hires full-time ASL interpreters for first time: "I'm here for the Deaf community"
For the first time in history, the White House has a full-time team of American Sign Language interpreters.
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'Grooming': The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate
Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children's education and ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate.
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White House will not assert executive privilege over Jared Kushner's testimony to January 6 committee | CNN Politics
The White House will not assert executive privilege over Jared Kushner's testimony to the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said Tuesday.
Republicans seek to expose Russia funding to US green groups with 'Putin paychecks'
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. groups that receive money funneled from Russia would have to register as foreign agents under new legislation Republicans plan to introduce Tuesday to take aim at green energy groups.
With Ukraine farmers on frontlines, U.N. food chief warns of 'devastation'
The U.N. food chief warned on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was threatening to devastate the World Food Programme's efforts to feed some 125 million people globally because Ukraine had gone "from the breadbasket of the world to breadlines."
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What I Heard From Passengers on the Last Train Out of Russia
For a month after the invasion of Ukraine, the high-speed Allegro train carried disaffected Russians to Helsinki. On Sunday, that final rail connection to Europe was severed.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 34: Shattered lives in war-torn Ukraine
People displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine wait in line for food and a place to sleep outside the capital of Kyiv. Others who have fled to Poland bundle against the cold after crossing the border.
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'There is a big problem': Senators unite to slam FOIA compliance
The premier transparency law is hobbled by backlogs and mountains of electronic data, lawmakers are told.
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Alabama Senate candidate Katie Britt releases immigration platform, pledging to put American workers first
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Katie Britt on Tuesday released a broad immigration platform that targets both legal and illegal immigration in an effort to "put American workers and Alabama families first"
Artemis I prepares for its final test ahead of launch | CNN
The Artemis I rocket stack, including NASA's mega SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft, will begin its most crucial test on Friday. This test, known as the wet dress rehearsal, is expected to last through Sunday. The results of the test will determine when Artemis I launches.
Who were the jihadists nicknamed the Islamic State 'Beatles'?
A man accused of being part of the IS group known as the Beatles has been arrested in the UK.
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Debate-dodging takes off in midterm campaigns
The traditional candidate debate might be on its last legs.
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EXPLAINER: Why bond yields may be warning of a recession
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the more reliable warning signals for an economic recession is starting to shine. The “yield curve” is watched for clues to how the bond market is feeling about the U.S.
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Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Who was Emmett Till and what happened to him?
A long-fought effort to pass an anti-lynching bill succeeded with Biden's signature Tuesday. The bill was named after Emmett Till. Here is who he was.
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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap
Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars.
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Saudi-led coalition to halt military operations in Yemen to help negotiations -SPA
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Tuesday it will halt military operations in Yemen starting Wednesday to help create a positive atmosphere during the holy month of Ramadan in order for negotiations between Yemeni parties to succeed, the Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.
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Biden, Singapore's prime minister to discuss Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security
Trade, climate change and the global Covid response are also on the agenda for the White House meeting, a senior administration official said.
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DHS outlines response to potential spring influx at border
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) went on the offensive Tuesday, outlining plans to respond to a potential spring influx at the border sure to ignite GOP criticism.Officials who spoke with …
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Here's where drivers are seeing the biggest breaks on gas prices
Drivers in Maryland and Georgia have seen almost immediate relief from tax holidays. But there could ultimately be a cost.
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Black men, often discouraged from sharing emotions, see Smith's slap as misplaced rage
“He wasn’t just slapping Chris Rock," said one licensed counselor. "I feel like it was a slap at his critics all across the world.”
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70-year-old who kidnapped a bus full of children in 1976 has been approved for parole | CNN
A 70-year-old man imprisoned for the 1976 kidnapping of a bus full of children has been approved for parole, according to spokesperson Joe Orlando of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Passengers killed after Nigeria gang hits rail link
Gunmen surrounded the carriages and opened fire - an unknown number of people have been abducted.
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Hackers steal more than $600 million from maker of Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity has emerged as one of the most popular online games that uses blockchain technology as the basis for its in-game economy.
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Busch beer heiress enters Missouri US Senate race
Anheuser-Busch beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia talks could be called positive, won't slacken defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said the signals from peace talks with Russia could be called positive but added that they did not drown out the explosions from Russian shells.
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Palestinian gunman kills 5 in 3rd attack in Israel in a week
Israeli officials say at least five people have been killed by a gunman who opened fire in a crowded city in central Israel
Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.
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A former Yale employee admits she stole $40 million in electronics from the university
Jamie Petrone has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme of stealing electronics ordered for Yale University and reselling the items. She used the money to buy herself luxury cars and multiple homes.
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'We believe in the Ukrainian army': Historic flood of refugees slows as some decide to stay put
The historic flood of Ukrainian refugees has slowed even as the war against Russia rages.
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Foo Fighters cancel all tour dates after drummer Taylor Hawkins' death
The multi-platinum band announced that it has canceled all upcoming tour dates, calling the death of its drummer a "staggering loss." Hawkins died Friday in Colombia where the band was on tour.
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U.S. liaising with Ukrainian forces in Poland, Pentagon says
The Pentagon on Tuesday clarified that U.S. troops in Poland were "liaising" with Ukrainian forces as they hand over weapons to them, but were not training "in the classic sense" following remarks from President Joe Biden on the matter.
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Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced Tuesday it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war came into view at the latest round of talks.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: U.S., Ukraine skeptical of Moscow's claims it will scale back military
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying that “positive” signals from ongoing negotiations do not “drown out the ruptures of Russian shells."
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Biden budget has Manchin priorities: Tax rich, cut deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal deficits and boost taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
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Many in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western embrace of Ukraine
JERUSALEM (AP) — Within days of the Russian invasion, Western countries invoked international law, imposed crippling sanctions, began welcoming refugees with open arms and cheered on Ukraine's armed resistance.
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They tried to reveal what life was like under Russian occupation. Then they disappeared | CNN
When there was a knock on Yulia Olkhovska's front door at 5:30 a.m., she knew who would be waiting for her in the pre-dawn darkness outside. But she was still terrified.
Kremlin says Biden's Putin comments 'alarming'
President Joe Biden's remarks, which were interpreted by many as tantamount to calling for regime change in Russia, continued to reverberate.
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Civilian Army leader led child porn ring, risked US security
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — David Frodsham was a top civilian commander at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan when he “jokingly” asked an IT technician for access to YouPorn, the video-sharing pornographic website.
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How Joe Manchin Aided Coal, and Earned Millions
GRANT TOWN, W.Va. — On a hilltop overlooking Paw Paw Creek, 15 miles south of the Pennsylvania border, looms a fortresslike structure with a single smokestack, the only viable business in a dying Appalachian town. The Grant Town power plant is also the link between the coal industry and the...
Ginni Thomas' texts to Trump aides reopen battle over when Supreme Court justices should recuse
Judicial watchdogs say the current recusal system gives jurists too much leeway to determine when they should withdraw from a case involving family.
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Analysis: Trump's January 6 plot appears darker and more dangerous by the day
Former President Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election is being revealed week-by-week to be deeper and broader than it initially appeared, sharpening the national dilemma of if and how he could ever be held to account.
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POLITICO Playbook: The left gears up to take on Manchin again
And Biden further clarifies his comments on Vladimir Putin.
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DOJ wants to hire 131 more lawyers to help with Jan. 6 prosecutions
The Department of Justice wants to hire 131 more lawyers to help prosecute cases related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Driving the news: The DOJ is seeking $34.1 million for the effort, according to President Biden's budget request for next year, which was released Monday. Get market...
Biden's ad-libbed line about Putin's leadership sparks anxiety among allies, 'alarm' in Kremlin
One foreign policy analyst called the president's remarks “a highly escalatory move.”
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Opinion | U.S. Law Holds a Tool to Counter Putin’s Propaganda. But Officials Aren’t Using It.
It’s time to update a 1930s law for the Internet age.
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Pentagon says Russian troop movements 'not a real withdrawal'; U.S. warns of global food insecurity
Face-to-face talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegates are continuing in Istanbul today.
Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Peace talks underway in Istanbul
A Kremlin spokesperson has said "the very fact that it was decided to continue the talks in person is certainly important."
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Rand's latest stand undercuts GOP's Ukraine message
The Kentucky senator is again mucking up vote plans, this time on suspending normal trade relations with Russia.
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Russia's struggles may deter China in Taiwan, top GOP lawmaker says
Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, said he believes that the Russian military’s underperformance in the war in Ukraine may help deter China from taking action against Taiwan in the immediate future.
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Judge's "felony" statement changes little for Trump
A federal judge's statement that Donald Trump "more likely than not" committed felony obstruction with his attempt to overturn the 2020 election is significant — but not the same as saying the former president should be convicted of a felony.Why it matters: Despite the fervent hopes of Trump's...
Biden, Singapore's Lee call for North Korea's return to nuclear talks
U.S. President Joe Biden and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, after talks at the White House, urged North Korea on Tuesday to halt its ballistic missile launches and return to negotiations over its weapons programs.
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U.S. Representative Don Young, long-serving Republican, lies in state in Capitol
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The body of U.S. Representative Don Young of Alaska, who was the longest-serving Republican member of Congress of any era when he died this month, lay in state in the Capitol's Statuary Hall on Tuesday, where his fellow lawmakers paid tribute. "His reverence and devotion...
Ukraine's other fight: Growing food for itself and the world
HORDYNIA, Ukraine (AP) — Planting season has arrived in Ukraine. Boot marks stamped in the frozen earth have thawed. But the Pavlovych family's fields remain untouched in a lonely landscape of checkpoints and churches.
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Tucker Carlson: Invoke 25th Amendment to remove Biden from power
Fox News host Tucker Carlson flipped President Joe Biden's off-script comment over the weekend that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power to argue in favor of removing the commander in chief from office.
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Will Ukraine be the next Chechnya?
Al Jazeera speaks to Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov on the parallels between the Ukraine and Chechnya conflicts.
Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Peace talks underway in Istanbul
A Kremlin spokesperson has said "the very fact that it was decided to continue the talks in person is certainly important."
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Incident on sidelines of talks left Abramovich and Ukrainian negotiators with minor skin peeling and sore eyes
Moscow said it will "drastically reduce military activity" on two fronts — Kyiv and Chernihiv — according to the Russian defense ministry, following in-person talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. Follow here for live news updates.Follow here for live news updates.
Joe Biden Slaps Down Question From Fox News' Peter Doocy: 'You Got To Be Silly'
"Why should I tell you?" Biden responded when Doocy asked for specifics on the U.S. response to a possible Russian chemical attack on Ukraine.
Progressives push Biden to act with Democrats’ midterm hopes in balance
Congressional groups have drawn up lists of executive actions to further the Biden agenda while not giving up on legislation Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus: ‘Our work is far from done.’ Photograph: Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Rex/Shutterstock When Senator Joe...
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise
Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.
Zelensky says Moscow is 'frightened' after Kremlin bans his interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of being "frightened" by journalists "who can tell the truth" after the Kremlin attempted to prevent Russians seeing an interview he gave about the war in Ukraine.
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Russia sanctions redraw shipping routes, cleaving East from West
Just as war risk is affecting trade with Ukraine, sanctions risks are impacting business with Russia.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise
Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.
Merrick Garland, 'Do Your Job,' Says Frustrated Member Of House Panel Probing Capitol Riot
Contempt of Congress charges languish with the Department of Justice as the select committee's members fume at the attorney general.
Putin has hitched his 'Russophobia' cart to the latest culture war wagon | CNN
Eliot Borenstein asks: Did Putin really think \J.K.Rowling was going to welcome the support of a man who looks more and more like Voldemort with each passing day?
Russia reportedly using ISIS-style pickup trucks in Ukraine
Some of Russia's armed forces have reportedly been reduced to using pickup trucks mounted with machine guns in Ukraine, an attack vehicle popular with jihadi militants in the Middle East.
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Biden moves to campaign mode with billionaire tax plan
President Biden’s proposal to impose a 20 percent minimum tax on billionaires is a sign that Democrats are looking ahead to the midterm elections and scrambling for a good message in a tough politi…
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As inflation rises, people are more likely to let emotions drive financial decisions
As the inflation rate climbs, people are more likely to stockpile goods and let emotions drive financial decisions, which can drive up prices even more.
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How a lawsuit over a teen spurred Florida Republicans to pass the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Florida GOP lawmakers frequently cited the Littlejohns’ lawsuit as they debated the bill during the recent legislative session.
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GOP headaches grow as infighting roils Senate primaries
Republican frustrations are growing as multiple GOP Senate primaries have descended into infighting, threatening the party’s chances of retaking the upper chamber in November. In recent…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs "Parental Rights in Education" bill into law — known by critics as "Don't Say Gay" bill
The bill received heavy pushback from the LGBTQ+ community and allies, who have called it an "attack."
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Impeach Thomas? House Dems can go there, but most won’t.
The chamber's Democrats have one serious option to respond to the furor swirling around the Supreme Court justice’s wife. They're not using it — yet.
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Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Peace talks underway in Istanbul
A Kremlin spokesperson has said "the very fact that it was decided to continue the talks in person is certainly important."
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What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?
The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.
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No-confidence motion in Pakistan parliament in bid to remove Khan
Opposition legislators’ alliance, the Pakistan Democratic Movement, launches motion against Imran Khan in parliament.
Off-duty Washington officer fatally stabbed in Las Vegas; argued with alleged suspect over dog night before
An off-duty Washington state police officer was stabbed to death in Las Vegas over the weekend following an argument over a dog.
EXPLAINER: What is law critics have dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has come under intense national scrutiny over legislation that critics have labeled the “Don't Say Gay" law. The GOP legislation, which Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday, bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in...
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The Memo: Biden tries to retract his gift to Putin
President Biden may have handed Russian President Vladimir Putin a gift — and now he’s trying to take it back. Biden appeared to play into Putin’s hands with his unscripted assertion during a…
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A man with a mental disability loses his appeal and will be hanged in Singapore
The Malaysian man recognized as having an intellectual disability has been on death row since 2010 for trying to smuggle less than 1.5 ounces of heroin into Singapore.
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Ex-separatist leader calls Russian attack on Ukraine a mistake
One of the architects of the Moscow-backed separatist rebellion in eastern Ukraine eight years ago said Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a mistake, in comments that show the Kremlin cannot count on support from all pro-Russian opponents of Kyiv.
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'Same guy': Howard Stern likens Will Smith to Donald Trump
Radio host Howard Stern likened Will Smith to former President Donald Trump after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face onstage during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.
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US moves to shore up unhappy allies on North Africa visit
Antony Blinken’s visit to Morocco and Algeria aims to bring the rivals together and improve relations with the US.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says tougher Russian sanctions needed quickly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday urged Western nations to toughen sanctions quickly against Russia, including an oil embargo, to stop Moscow having a free hand to escalate its measures against his country.
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Russia invasion fuels fear of American food price hikes
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is raising fears of a global food shortage that could hike prices for U.S. consumers and spark a humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
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Washington honors Alaska's fiery, tireless defender in House
Congressional leaders on Tuesday hailed the late Republican Rep. Don Young, the only congressman Alaska has known for nearly the last half-century, as a gruff but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents. Young, the longest-serving Republican in the history of the House, lay...
Biden's new budget ditches FDR-style spending ambitions
When President Biden released his first budget, he drew comparisons to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His second appears designed to keep him from becoming Herbert Hoover.Why it matters: The budget blueprint Biden released Monday is an attempt to address the deep economic uncertainty caused by...
Australia splashes cash to soothe voters' cost-of-living angst
Australia's government is aiming to use billions in budget goodies to offset cost of living pressures for disgruntled voters ahead of an election in May, but the consumer mood may already be too dark for the ploy to gain much traction.
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U.S. trial begins for member of Islamic State 'Beatles' cell
An alleged member of a group of Islamic State militants that beheaded American hostages in Iraq and Syria, nicknamed "The Beatles" for their British accents, faces a U.S. criminal trial beginning on Tuesday.
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Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but U.S. warns threat not over
Russia promised on Tuesday to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city but the United States warned the threat was not over as Ukraine proposed adopting a neutral status in a sign of progress at face-to-face negotiations.
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Blue Origin's 4th astro-tourism flight set to launch without big names
The fourth commercial flight of Jeff Bezos' space tourism venture Blue Origin, offering short suborbital joyrides to well-heeled thrill-seekers and celebrity guests, has been delayed by two days because of poor weather conditions, the company said.
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5 most unexpected moments in Oscars' history
One year the telecast was actually too short. Another time an actor climbed over rows of chairs between him and his Academy Award. Björk laid eggs on the red carpet. Oscar can go weirdly off script.
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CIA veteran who signed Hunter Biden laptop letter says he sarcastically claimed credit for 2020 election
A longtime CIA veteran who signed the infamous letter baselessly asserting Russian involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop saga said he was proud to have played his part in influencing the 2020 election in favor of President Joe Biden — before backtracking and claiming he was being sarcastic when he…
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Australia aims to ease inflation pressures ahead of election
Australia’s government has presented a range of economic measures such as halving the tax on gasoline in a bid to help cushion the impact of rising prices and win votes at elections due by May
Untangling supply chains for those in need
Susy Schoneberg remembers how hard it used to be to find a banana. Growing up in Germany in the wake of the Soviet Union’s collapse offered first-hand experience with long lines and bare sto…
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US opens second COVID boosters to 50 and up, others at risk
Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination, a chance at extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds.
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Navy barred from acting against religious vaccine refusers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor had in January issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Navy from...
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Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule
Florida and 20 other states have sued to halt the federal government's pandemic requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains and other public transport
Rising Covid-19 rates lead to new concerns
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How to use the CDC's new COVID quarantine and isolation calculator
The CDC released a calculator to help people determine if they should quarantine or isolate after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with the virus.
Five things to know about omicron subvariant BA.2
Recent surges of COVID-19 cases around the world have brought on questions and concerns about one particular subvariant of the virus — BA.2BA.2, along with its sister variants BA.1 a…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis sues Biden administration over airplane mask mandate
Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced Tuesday that Florida and 20 other states are suing the Biden administration over the federal mask mandate on transportation.
CDC recommends additional booster of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for adults 50 and older
The recommendations also include another Pfizer-BioNTech booster for immunocompromised people 12 and older.
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Two years of COVID-19: 3 families share how the pandemic changed the way they live
The global pandemic forced people everywhere to face the challenge of change.
Covid closures still affecting 400 million pupils - Unicef
Online lessons or no lessons at all continue in 23 countries, two years after the pandemic began.
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White House: Biden will receive second booster if doctor recommends it
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said on Tuesday that President Biden would receive a second booster if his doctor recommended it after the Food and Drug Administration authoriz…
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Most Americans don't want mask mandates to return – but Democrats do, poll shows
A Monmouth University poll revealed Monday that 60% of Democrats support the reinstituting or continuation of COVID-19 mask mandates, compared with only 12% of Republicans.
Texas lawmakers urge Biden to keep COVID border policy
A group of Texas congressional lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to keep a Trump-era health policy that allows authorities to turn away migrants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until illegal crossings at the southern border are brought down to manageable levels.
Americans ease up on masks, virus safeguards: AP-NORC poll
Many Americans have taken significant steps back from once-routine coronavirus precautions, with less than half now saying they regularly wear face masks , avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel.
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21 states file lawsuit to end federal mask mandate for public transportation | CNN Politics
A group of 21 states, as well as groups of pilots and flight attendants, are asking federal courts to permanently end the Biden administration's federal transportation mask mandate, less than three weeks before it is set to expire.
The fourth shot probably isn’t the last shot
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Officials say everyone over 50 can get a 4th COVID shot, but 'especially important' for higher risk people
Shots could be administered within hours.
What to know about a 2nd COVID-19 booster for people over age 50
Experts reveal what you need to know about the FDA's reported plan to authorize a second COVID booster shot for those aged 50 and older.
Hong Kong's COVID toll leads some to eco-friendlier coffins
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak has cost about 6,000 lives this year – and the city is now running out of coffins. Authorities have scrambled to order more, with the government saying 1,200 coffins had reached the city last week with more to come.
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U.S. expands COVID-19 vaccinations of migrants in border custody
The policy change comes as officials wait for a CDC announcement on the future of Title 42, which has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants during the pandemic.
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Capital of China's Jilin province apologises for food shortages due to COVID curbs
The Chinese city of Changchun, capital of the COVID-hit northeastern province of Jilin, on Tuesday apologised to its 8.5 million residents for food shortages related to shutdowns and disruption caused by COVID containment measures.
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Explainer: Omicron 'stealth' COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally
A sub-variant of the highly transmissible Omicron version of coronavirus known as BA.2 is now dominant worldwide, prompting surges in many countries in Europe and Asia and raising concern over the potential for a new wave in the United States.
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Women of Lesotho's garment industry lose jobs, hope in COVID
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Vekile Sesha stood outside the rusted gates of a garment factory in the industrial district of Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, willing her luck to change. Four months earlier, the blue jeans factory where she worked nearby abruptly shut, blaming plummeting demand from the...
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