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Former President Donald Trump has been rolling out a steady stream of endorsements targeting fellow Republicans who joined Democrats in voting for his impeachment, the creation of the Jan. 6 commission or the just-signed infrastructure bill.
Trump allies pressed Defense Department to help overturn election, new book says
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, some of Donald Trump's closest allies embarked on an unprecedented effort to get the Department of Defense to chase down outlandish voter fraud conspiracy theories in hopes of helping Trump retain power, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl...
Secretary Pete careening toward a GOP buzzsaw over infrastructure cash
"A lot of people will be looking for problems with how this money is spent," one Democratic strategist warned.
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McCarthy tries to tamp down Republican infighting over infrastructure bill
Some in the party say the new law is similar to what Trump tried — and failed — to achieve when he was president.
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Mnuchin, Pompeo mulled plan to remove Trump after Jan. 6: book
Top aides to former President Trump mulled a plan to use the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to a new book.ABC News’s Jonathan Karl w…
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Historic pro-GOP voting gap revealed, potential 70-seat pickup
Voters socked by inflation and underwhelmed by President Joe Biden now favor Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections by a historic margin, prompting predictions of the largest gain in House seats in the modern voting era.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden Got His Bipartisan Win. Now, Reality Sets In.
WASHINGTON — For more than an hour Monday, President Joe Biden enjoyed the kind of political moment he had eagerly sought and long promised, surrounded by a bipartisan cast of lawmakers on the South Lawn of the White House for the signing of landmark legislation forged through compromise at both...
U.S. to sell cryptocurrency worth $56 million after record seizure in BitConnect fraud case
The Justice Department said the liquidation of the bitcoin and other cryptocurrency will reimburse victims from the BitConnect fraud.
Why saying Liz Cheney isn't a Republican proves the GOP is just a cult of personality | CNN Politics
Over the weekend, the Wyoming Republican Party voted to no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as one of their own.
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Trump says defeat in Jan. 6 lawsuit would let lawmakers ‘perpetually harass’ former presidents
The former president’s attorneys said the attack on the Capitol would become just one in a list of pretenses for probing White House documents.
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Rittenhouse jury asks judge for extra copies of jury instructions
Jury deliberations begin Tuesday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. Follow here for live updates.
Biden doesn't raise COVID-19 origins, Olympics with Xi
President Biden did not explicitly discuss the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday evening, but senior administration officials said he maintained the importance of "transparency" in global health matters.
House Republicans shrug off threats of violence as Democrats prepare to punish Gosar | CNN Politics
House Republicans are mostly shrugging off violent rhetoric within their ranks and vicious threats directed at some of their own members, as Democrats prepare to punish one GOP lawmaker over a graphic video depicting violence against a colleague.
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Trump urges court to overturn ‘rubber stamp’ of Jan. 6 committee
Lawyers for former President Trump on Tuesday asked an appeals court to overturn a judge’s ruling that would allow the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to hand over hundred…
thehill.comGOP Rep. Curtis: 'Extremist' voices setting the tone for party on climate
“I think it’s incumbent on Republicans to join our Democratic colleagues in finding paths forward — paths forward on methane and other issues,” the Utah Republican said.
Trump lawyer asks judge to block release of tax returns to U.S. House panel
Donald Trump's lawyers on Tuesday urged a judge to block a House of Representatives panel from getting the former U.S. president's tax returns, calling it an invasive and politically motivated request.
On a New Hampshire bridge, Biden bets infrastructure beats political headwinds
(Reuters) -Fresh from signing his signature bipartisan infrastructure bill, U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday trekked to New Hampshire, a key state in the 2022 midterms, to tout the bill's benefits and revive the party's slumping poll numbers. Biden and his Democratic Party are betting that...
Mayorkas says not all 1.2M illegal immigrants with final removal orders should be deported
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that the American immigration system is "broken," while stating that not all of the 1.2 million illegal immigrants with final removal orders should be deported.
Hoyer: Vote on $1.75T spending package likely Thursday or Friday
The second-ranking House Democrat said Tuesday that party leaders are aiming to vote on President Biden’s $1.75 trillion climate and social spending package on Thursday or Friday.Ho…
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California Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier becomes latest high-profile Democrat not running for reelection | CNN Politics
California Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier said Tuesday she would not seek reelection, the latest high-profile Democrat to announce plans to leave Congress as the party faces a steep climb to hold onto their narrow majority in the House in next year’s midterms.
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A 'potentially significant' storm could hit the East Coast with rain and snow during the busy Thanksgiving travel week | CNN
A significant storm has the potential to disrupt travel plans for people from the Midwest to the Northeast during arguably one of the busiest times of the year to travel.
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Some Democrats wary of Califf as nomination heads to Senate
If confirmed by the Senate, Robert Califf will play a key role in charting the government's wider pharmaceutical and tobacco policy ambitions — as well as managing growing scrutiny of the FDA's drug approval process.
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Gosar defends anime Ocasio-Cortez video to GOP
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) said Tuesday that he did not intend to promote violence when he shared a photoshopped anime video on social media last week that depicted him killing Rep. Alexandria …
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A Russian missile creates enough space junk to pose risk to astronauts for years
The U.S. condemned the test, which blasted a cloud of debris into orbit, forcing astronauts aboard the ISS to spend two hours inside spacecraft that could return them to Earth in an emergency.
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Bannon's circus undercuts January 6 probe's hardline legal strategy | CNN Politics
The House January 6 investigation hoped to send a fear-inducing message deep into Donald Trump’s inner circle by opening the way to the prosecution of Steve Bannon.
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Kyle Rittenhouse conducts random draw, seating 7 women and 5 men for his jury
The nearly all-white panel will decide whether the Illinois teen should be held criminally responsible for killing two men and seriously wounding a third in Kenosha last year.
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China claims Biden denounced 'Taiwan independence,' but warns US is 'playing with fire'
China claimed Tuesday that President Biden denounced Taiwanese independence from the communist nation, but warned the U.S. is "playing with fire" in the South China Sea.
Major civil society groups call on Facebook to stop targeting children with ads and surveillance
A global coalition of over 40 civil society groups, including Amnesty International and ParentsTogether, called on Facebook to stop surveillance advertising aimed at children, accusing the technology giant of misleading the public about its practices when it comes to youth.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMnuchin and Pompeo discussed removing Trump after Capitol attack, book claims
Two cabinet members considered invoking the 25th amendment, new book by the ABC White House correspondent says President Donald Trump in the Oval Office flanked by the treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, left, and secretary of state, Mike Pompeo. Photograph: Leigh Vogel/EPA Donald Trump’s...
Majority of Americans support Roe v. Wade being upheld, new poll shows | CNN Politics
A majority of Americans support the US Supreme Court upholding its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll.
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12 jurors randomly selected by Kyle Rittenhouse will decide his fate
Kyle Rittenhouse helped on Tuesday to randomly select the 12 jurors to decide his fate by reaching into a metal raffle drum and drawing numbers.
Racial Equity in Infrastructure, a U.S. Goal, Is Left to States
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure comes with a built-in promise: No longer will roads, bridges and railways be instruments of bias or racism. Communities that ended up divided along racial lines will be made whole. But the decision about how...
FBI left out of the loop in cyberattack reporting bill
The Biden administration is "troubled" by legislation that would require companies to report cyberattacks to the Department of Homeland Security but not the FBI.
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RNC blasts Biden admin for previously downplaying inflation concerns
Fox News exclusively obtained a new video, which compiles several instances where President Biden or members of his administration downplayed the severity of the inflation situation facing America.
Durbin calls for Garland to remove federal prisons director
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately fire the director of the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Oversight finds ‘small lapses’ in security led to Colonial Pipeline, JBS hacks
A series of “small lapses” in cybersecurity led to several recent successful ransomware attacks, the House Oversight and Reform Committee concluded in a staff memo released Tuesday.The memo was the…
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Hawley to introduce 'Parents' Bill of Rights' to counter 'woke bureaucrats' taking over schools
In a document exclusively provided to Fox News, Josh Hawley lays out his Parents' Bill of Rights to protect parental rights in education.
Trump's sway shows new limits inside GOP: The Note
Signs of defiance or simply ignoring Trump statements have emerged anew inside the GOP.
Prosecution rests in trial of men who chased Ahmaud Arbery
Prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of three white men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery as the Black man ran in their neighborhood.
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Pilot dead after air tanker crashes near Colorado wildfire
The air tanker crashed Tuesday night near a part of Colorado where crews have been battling the Kruger Rock Fire, which had prompted evacuations.
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Support for Black Lives Matter movement is declining, according to new poll
Eighty-two percent of Black respondents in the most recent poll said they supported Black Lives Matter.
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Biden-Xi virtual meeting ends with both sides calling for more cooperation amid tensions
The leaders ended the meeting shortly before 12:30 p.m. Beijing time (11:30 p.m. ET Monday), almost four hours after it began, according to Chinese state media.
Nord Stream 2: Gas prices soar after setback for Russian pipeline
Gas prices surge 17% after German regulators suspend approval of the Nord Stream 2 project.
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Manchin has ‘a lot of concerns’ over timing of Biden spending plan
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday signaled he’s not on board with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) plan to get President Biden’s $1.75 trillion climate and social spending…
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As U.S. Congress advances Democrats' tax plans, America's wealthy eye loopholes
As Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives look to advance their $1.75 trillion social spending package this week, wealthy individuals are already planning ways to avoid paying for it.
Trump ally Michael Flynn tried to get a top Pentagon official to help overturn the election after Trump lost, book says
"We need you," Flynn reportedly told the defense official as he talked about the need to seize ballots after Biden's election victory.
Did 2022 and 2024 politics play a role in Biden's infrastructure trip to New Hampshire?
There are bridges in all 50 states, so why did President Biden pick the state that holds the first presidential primary to kick off his infrastructure sales job?
EXPLAINER: How the Rittenhouse jury was narrowed
Kyle Rittenhouse played a direct role in choosing, albeit randomly, the final 12 jurors who are deciding his innocence or guilt in the murder trial over his killing two protesters and wounding a third last summer.
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Jumaane Williams announced bid for New York governor | CNN Politics
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announced on Tuesday he is running for governor, joining a Democratic primary that already includes Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Andrew Cuomo following his resignation this summer, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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U.S. Treasury's Yellen to visit tribal communities; vows greater engagement
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said she would visit tribal communities over the next year as her department continues to expand its engagement with Native American tribes, which were hit disproportionately hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House pushes back on Xi pegging Biden as an 'old friend'
Chinese President Xi Jinping may have called President Joe Biden an "old friend" during their first face-to-face meeting as world leaders, but Biden does not share the sentiment, according to the White House.
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Ethics commission revokes approval for Cuomo book deal
An ethics panel in New York State has revoked its approval of a book deal granted to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). The state Joint Commission on Public Ethics rescinded its approval with a 12-…
thehill.comDemocrats reveal their criticisms and frustrations with Biden's attorney general Merrick Garland
Biden allies tell Insider they're growing frustrated with Attorney General Merrick Garland's judge-like approach to running the Justice Department.
GOP Rep. Curtis: 'Extremist' voices setting the tone for party on climate
“I think it’s incumbent on Republicans to join our Democratic colleagues in finding paths forward — paths forward on methane and other issues,” the Utah Republican said.
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NRA loses federal appeal over New York gun store closures
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled against the National Rifle Association in the gun rights group's lawsuit challenging New York state's closing of gun stores early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden touts infrastructure bill at snowy, rusty bridge in NH
Fighting sagging poll ratings, President Joe Biden has set out on a national tour to persuade everyday Americans of the benefits of his big, just-signed infrastructure plan.
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Journalist Fenster reunited with family in New York, pledges to work for detained in Myanmar
Journalist Danny Fenster had an emotional reunion with his family on his return to the United States on Tuesday after more than five months in a Myanmar prison cell, and he pledged to keep working for others still detained in the country.
POLITICO Playbook PM: White House braces for a bad CBO score
And the U.S. gets some better economic news.
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Xi-Biden talks raise hope for better ties but strains remain
China has welcomed a virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden as raising hopes for better relations, while the U.S. was more muted on the talks.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser speaks out: "She was the most hunted lady in the U.S., in the world"
Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser spoke about his experience in an upcoming docuseries exclusively for Paramount+.
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Loudoun County sexual assault victim's mother plans Title IX lawsuit against school board
The mother of a sexual assault victim in Loudoun County will file a Title IX lawsuit against the school board and her lawyer gave details on the claims to Fox News.
Democrats will take up spending bill ahead of full cost analysis
House Democratic leaders said lawmakers could vote on a $1.85 trillion social welfare spending bill as early as Thursday before a full cost analysis is completed.
www.washingtonexaminer.comElon Musk keeps picking Twitter fights with Democrats who want to slash the wealth amassed by the top 1%
Efforts to tax billionaires are on life support in the Senate and have even faced resistance from top Democrats like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
White House preemptively pushes back on CBO score for Democrats' big spending bill
The White House shot down claims Tuesday that the administration is preparing centrist Democrats to deal with an unfavorable Congressional Budget Office score for the Build Back Better budget reconciliation agenda.
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Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first woman elected mayor
Michelle Wu has been sworn in as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s history.
apnews.comBiden just released a plan to protect Americans' retirements and savings from the 2 main financial risks of the climate crisis
As the economy transitions away from carbon-focus infrastructure, Americans' investments could experience turmoil. Here's how Biden would prevent that.
Infrastructure signing was a big win for Biden — and a missed opportunity
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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Trump allies target Katko over infrastructure vote
Trump loyalists furious with the 13 House Republicans who joined Democrats to hand President Biden a victory on infrastructure took direct aim Tuesday at New York Rep. John Katko, a leader of a mod…
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Prosecution rests in trial of men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery
The medical examiner testified that the first shot punched a gaping hole in the center of his chest.
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Drag queens are being swatted while streaming on Twitch. They want it to stop.
Deere, the founder of the Stream Queens, said she is saddened by the "continued threats, harassment and invasions of privacy" directed at drag queens on Twitch.
www.nbcnews.comDemocratic Rep. Jackie Speier announces she will not run for re-election
Speier has served in Congress since 2008 and is a close ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Far-reaching decision on Fed digital currency awaits next chair
The idea of creating a fully digital version of the dollar, motivated by the explosive rise in private cryptocurrencies, has attracted interest from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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Cori Bush likens a Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal to dubious claim white supremacists shot at Ferguson protesters
Rep. Cori Bush is likening the possibility of an acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse to a highly questionable claim about anti-police protests in Ferguson, Missouri, seven years ago.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPhilly labor leader and councilmember found guilty in bribery trial
Jurors found Philadelphia labor union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon guilty of conspiracy changes in a federal bribery trial Monday. Why it matters: The decision could shake up Philadelphia politics and leave a vacant city council seat in the coming months.Dougherty —...
House Republicans demand Education Department communications over NSBA parents-as-terrorists letter
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Virginia Foxx of North Carolina are seeking access to communications between the Department of Education and the National School Boards Association over a letter from the latter comparing protesting parents to domestic terrorists.
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Can the African Union solve Ethiopia’s year-long conflict?
Analysts stress bloc’s importance in defusing deteriorating situation but warn it is in tight spot and must act quickly.
Explainer: The search for a fair jury to decide Ghislaine Maxwell's fate
In-person jury selection began on Tuesday in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of grooming underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
‘It’s scary’: Azeem Rafiq says English cricket rife with racism
Former cricketer catalogues culture of widespread racism at Yorkshire Cricket club in testimony to British legislators.
Reprieve from rising oil prices may be "on the horizon," IEA says
The global oil market remains tight but "a reprieve from the price rally could be on the horizon" as U.S. production rises, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. Why it matters: Its latest monthly analysis comes as elevated oil — and hence gasoline — prices are another political...
Cop Union Boss Abruptly Quits Before He Can Get Fired for Vile Posts
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe embattled president of Chicago’s police union, who once defended the Capitol riot as a mere “inconvenience” devoid of violence and referred to Muslims as “savages” on social media, retired from the department Tuesday morning—then claimed he’s running for mayor of the...
Biden and Xi agree to inch toward arms control talks
President Joe Biden and Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping took a first step toward agreeing to launch arms control dialogues, according to a senior White House official, but the idea remains in its infancy.
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Clashes erupt at Belarus-Poland border as refugee crisis worsens
Polish forces used tear gas and water cannon on refugees who allegedly threw stones at border guards.
Reptile park seeks identity of anonymous donor after 'Megaspider' donation
An Australian reptile park is seeking the identity of an anonymous donor who mailed in the "BIGGEST" spider of its kind, with fangs powerful enough to "bite through a human fingernail."
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Infographic: The world nuclear club
While 32 countries generate atomic energy, nine have nuclear weapons and seven countries have both.
Days after finding out she was pregnant, Texas woman was gunned down in street
Minutes before she was found dead, Cavanna Smith texted a friend saying her boyfriend had kidnapped her.
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India set to appoint its first openly gay judge
“I believe my sexuality is the reason why my candidature has not been considered for elevation as a judge,” the recommended senior advocate said previously.
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11-year-old sole survivor of plane crash saved by father's last 'bear hug'
The 11-year-old sole survivor of plane crash was saved by her father's last "bear hug," her mother believes.
Turkey offers to support talks to resolve Lebanon-GCC crisis
Turkish foreign minister meets with top Lebanese officials in Beirut, calls for dialogue to end crisis.
Biden, Xi try to tamp down tension in long virtual meeting
President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping are agreeing they need to tread carefully as their nations find themselves in an increasingly fraught competition.
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Biden's "respectful" 3.5-hour virtual summit with China's Xi focuses on "managing strategic risks" like Taiwan
The wide-ranging discussion between the U.S. and Chinese leaders brought no major breakthroughs, but a "respectful" debate on contentious issues including Taiwan and human rights.
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Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd
President Joe Biden has signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law before a bipartisan, celebratory crowd on the White House lawn.
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Trump ally Bannon talks tough after court appearance
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a judge Monday to face federal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S.
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Wyoming GOP votes to no longer recognize Liz Cheney
This is the second action the Wyoming Republican party has taken against Cheney.
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Biden restates commitment to ‘One China’ policy on Taiwan in call with Xi
President Biden on Monday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the “One China” policy on Taiwan during a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, cleaning up re…
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Migrant arrests along U.S.-Mexico border decrease for third consecutive month
U.S. border authorities recorded over 164,000 migrant apprehensions in October — a 23% percent drop from July.
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October illegal immigrant apprehensions surge 128% from same time last year
The number of migrants apprehended at the U.S. southern border in October has surged 128% from the same time last year, according to data released Monday by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Republicans Gain Heavy House Edge in 2022 as Gerrymandered Maps Emerge
WASHINGTON — A year before the polls open in the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans are already poised to flip at least five seats in the closely divided House thanks to redrawn district maps that are more distorted, more disjointed and more gerrymandered than any since the Voting Rights Act...
McCarthy says he called Gosar before anime tweet video taken down: report
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R.-Calif.) said Monday that he called Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) last week after Gosar tweeted an anime video depicting himself carrying out violent acts agains…
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GOP revenge for the Bannon indictment may have to wait
Despite House Republican enthusiasm for going after Biden aides using the ex-Trump adviser's contempt charges as precedent, payback won't be easy.
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Report: 'Whole of society' effort must fight misinformation
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
apnews.comBiden touts infrastructure bill at snowy, rusty bridge in NH
Fighting sagging poll ratings, President Joe Biden has set out on a national tour to persuade everyday Americans of the benefits of his big, just-signed infrastructure plan.
apnews.comTrump adviser Bannon assails Biden over Capitol riot probe charges
Former President Donald Trump's longtime adviser Steve Bannon on Monday sought to portray the criminal charges over his defiance of a congressional inquiry into the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot as politically motivated, lashing out at President Joe Biden and others. Bannon, indicted by a federal...
Biden-Xi talks: China warns US about 'playing with fire' on Taiwan
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden hold substantial talks but exchange sharp words on Taiwan.
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Factbox-Six congressional Republicans targeted by Trump's revenge endorsements
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed challengers to six congressional Republicans, part of his effort to assert dominance over the party after losing his re-election bid last year to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump's fire has been focused on the handful of Republican lawmakers who voted to...
White House dismisses talk of Harris-Biden rift
The White House on Monday made a concerted effort to defend Vice President Harris from media criticism, saying she is an important part of the team and signaling she’ll play a role in promoting the…
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January 6 committee expected to discuss how to deal with Meadows in Tuesday meeting | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol had yet to come to a consensus as of Monday night on dealing with former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ lack of compliance.
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Kyle Rittenhouse trial Day 10 ends with closing arguments: Key takeaways
A jury could begin deliberating the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse after hearing what is expected to be starkly different theories in the Wisconsin homicide case.
Judge in Arbery case rebukes defense lawyer, calls comments ‘reprehensible’
The judge presiding over the trial for those charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery admonished defense attorney Kevin Gough on Monday after Gough motioned for a mistrial, citing the presenc…
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Vigilante or civic-minded teen: Jury in Rittenhouse trial hears final arguments
Prosecutors and defense counsel in the Wisconsin murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse presented conflicting pictures of the defendant on Monday: an armed vigilante who provoked a series of violent encounters and a teenager who just wanted to help the community.
Maryland mayor arrested on 50 counts of distributing revenge porn
A Maryland mayor was arrested Monday and charged with 50 counts of distributing revenge porn.State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III filed the charges against Cambridge Mayor Andrew Bradshaw in the…
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Biden and Harris hug and smile during infrastructure signing despite conflict rumors
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were all hugs and smiles during the bipartisan infrastructure bill signing ceremony Monday amid reports of growing White House tensions.
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Bannon indictment defies history of Congress' contempt power
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon’s appearance in federal court on contempt charges provides a rare glimpse into one of the least-used powers of Congress at work — and how historically difficult it has been.
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Defiant Bannon warns of ‘misdemeanor from hell’ for Biden
Ex-Trump White House adviser Stephen Bannon threatened to make the charges against him “the misdemeanor from hell” for the Biden administration as he exited his first court appearance after being i…
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Democrats face steep climb in Texas as O’Rourke mounts governor bid
Beto O’Rourke’s entrance into the race for Texas governor on Monday delivered a dose of hope to Democrats, even as doubts remain about the party’s ability to gain ground in a state that has largely…
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US condemns Russia for blowing up own satellite and creating space debris
The United States condemned Russia on Monday for destroying one of its own satellites, which created debris that U.S. Space Command says could endanger space crews for decades.
Biden signs infrastructure bill, marking victory in hard-fought legislative battle
The act will direct billions of dollars towards new construction on roads, bridges, airports and seaports.
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Dem candidates go all-in on Biden spending as inflation angst soars
With voters raising concerns over soaring prices, Democrats point to Biden’s social spending agenda as the way out.
www.politico.comAdvocates to Democrats: Build Back Better by giving the undocumented green cards
Despite tough odds, immigration advocates are urging Democrats in Congress to back a path to legalization for undocumented immigrants.
Trump endorses primary opponent to Michigan Republican who voted for impeachment earlier this year | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a primary challenger running against Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan in his latest effort to oust the GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach him earlier this year.
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Meadows ‘between a rock and a hard space’ with Trump, Jan. 6 panel
Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Monday that the former president’s battle to block cooperation with Jan. 6 investigators has put him “between a rock and a hard space” as he…
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GOP Rep. Mace's bill would federally decriminalize marijuana
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has introduced legislation to federally decriminalize marijuana.
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New infrastructure funding will help expand access to transit for people with disabilities
The provision was spearheaded by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee who cannot use subway stations that don't have a working elevator.
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U.S. Pentagon fails fourth audit but sees steady progress
The U.S. Pentagon racked up its fourth comprehensive audit failure, reflecting problems in systems and accounting as the vast bureaucracy makes "steady progress" towards a passing grade, the department's chief financial officer said on Tuesday.
Tensions abate as Dems await cost of social spending bill
Progressives and moderates seem to have reached a tentative peace as they look towards a vote at the end of the week.
www.politico.comHillary Clinton Trolls Steve Bannon With Just 5 Words
Donald Trump's 2016 election rival had a "restful" response to the former White House chief strategist's arrest.
EXPLAINER: Which side did better in Rittenhouse closings?
A defense lawyer angrily accused the prosecution at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial of lying. The lead prosecutor struck a measured tone, even as he raised the accused’s rifle at one point and sighted at a courtroom wall.
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Russian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnation
The US says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Liz Cheney as a Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second formal rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump and her vote for his second impeachment.
'We're finally getting this done': Biden signs landmark infrastructure package in major win for domestic agenda
President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which brings $550 billion in new spending to the country.
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Biden, Xi find no breakthroughs at lengthy virtual summit
The two leaders met for the first time this year via video conference for a three-and-a-half-hour conversation that included discussion of Taiwan and human rights.
www.nbcnews.comBannon's circus undercuts January 6 probe's hardline legal strategy | CNN Politics
The House January 6 investigation hoped to send a fear-inducing message deep into Donald Trump’s inner circle by opening the way to the prosecution of Steve Bannon.
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Libya commander Haftar announces presidential election bid
The eastern commander, backed by Russia, Egypt and the UAE, is a divisive figure, despised by many in western Libya.
Nancy Mace unveils marijuana legalization bill that would tax drug less than Democratic plans
Under legislation introduced in the House on Monday, marijuana would be decriminalized by the federal government, and states would have broad leeway to tax the drug as they would alcohol.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAsian shares slip despite Wall St gains after Biden-Xi talks
Asian shares slipped Wednesday despite a rally on Wall Street. In Japan, the benchmark reversed earlier gains that had come on the yen trading lower recently, boosting the profits of exporters. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.3% to 29,730.21.
Biden's dream moment meets polling nightmare: The Note
The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll is filled with nightmarish data points for Democrats.
US says it 'won't tolerate' Russia's 'reckless and dangerous' anti-satellite missile test | CNN Politics
The US strongly condemned a Russian anti-satellite test on Monday that forced crew members on the International Space Station to scramble into their spacecraft for safety, calling it “a reckless and dangerous act” and saying that it “won’t tolerate” behavior that puts international interests at...
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Why governors keep snubbing the Senate
Convincing governors to run for a Senate seat has become a problem as the GOP tries to take back the upper chamber.
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U.S. Republicans move to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation on Monday that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and eliminate legal hazards facing many cannabis-related businesses while regulating its use like alcohol.
Leahy retirement shakes up Vermont politics
Sen. Patrick Leahy’s (D-Vt.) announcement Monday that he’d decided to retire caused a chain reaction in Vermont’s political sphere, setting the stage for a number of closely watched primaries.Rep. …
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Loudoun County teenager convicted of bathroom rape pleads no contest in second sex crime case
The teenager at the center of two sex crime cases in Loudoun County, Virginia, reached a plea deal in the second case after being convicted of rape last month.
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘Daily Show’s’ Trevor Noah Grills Chris Christie on Supporting Trump in 2024
Comedy CentralThe first thing Trevor Noah asked Chris Christie when they sat down for an extended talk on The Daily Show Monday night was, “Are we having a legit conversation or are you going to politician me?”Christie promised Noah a “totally legit” interview. And he mostly stuck to it, sharing...
Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Liz Cheney as a Republican
The 31-29 vote by the state party central committee was the group's second official rebuke of Cheney over her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
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No verdict after daylong deliberations by Rittenhouse jury
The jury deliberated a full day on Tuesday without reaching a verdict at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial after two weeks of testimony in which they were given starkly different portrayals of his actions the night he shot three men on the streets of Kenosha.
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‘We are warriors’: Women join fight against military in Myanmar
As armed resistance to a military coup intensifies, women fight for gender equity along with an end to dictatorship.
Reward increased to $11,000 as search continues for Grand Valley State student missing from MSU campus since October
The reward for information that leads to finding Brendan has increased to $11,000.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, hailing bipartisan breakthrough
"The bill I'm about to sign into law is proof that despite the cynics, Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results," the president said.
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White House rallies around Kamala Harris after reports of dysfunction in West Wing
The White House was quick to push back against stories suggesting discord around the vice president or doubts about her leadership and future.
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Peter Thiel is coming to Washington
The tech billionaire and Trump backer just bought a $13 million mansion in a ritzy D.C. neighborhood.
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GOP report shows inflation hurts low-income Americans the most, blames Democrats for price jumps
The report represents the latest attempt by the Republican party to highlight the risks of rising prices less than one year before the 2022 midterm elections.
U.S. denounces Cuban authorities' "intimidation tactics" in crackdown on protesters
The Biden administration denounced Cuban authorities' "intimidation tactics" during a clamp-down on activists who planned to hold a civil rights protest on the Caribbean island Monday.Why it matters: Protesters were hoping to build on July's massive anti-government demonstrations in Havana and...
US urged to help more people escape Taliban-led Afghanistan
A coalition of organizations working to help people escape Taliban rule in Afghanistan appealed Monday for more assistance from the U.S. government and other nations as conditions deteriorate in the country.
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GOP Rep. Scott Perry elected as next House Freedom Caucus chairman | CNN Politics
The conservative House Freedom Caucus has elected GOP Rep. Scott Perry to be its next leader, elevating an original member and noted ally of former President Donald Trump to the group’s top post.
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St. Louis couple who brandished guns at BLM protesters shows up at Rittenhouse trial
The St. Louis couple who made headlines last year after being filmed pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters showed up at the Kenosha County courthouse Monday in support of Kyle Rittenhouse.
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Chamber of Commerce says businesses should implement vaccine mandate despite court pause
A top official at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said that businesses should not count on a court-imposed pause on President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate and should continue implementing the directive.
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Taiwan in focus at Biden-Xi summit, as tariffs and supply chain issues take a back seat
Tariffs and supply chain woes will take a backseat when President Joe Biden holds a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank
Saddam Hussein Bani Odeh was killed in the West Bank city of Tubas after confrontation broke out during Israeli raid.
GOP Sen. Todd Young says Xi Jinping is 'scared' of his bill because it would invest in U.S. technologies
Sen.Todd Young, R-Ind., said Xi is "scared" of his new bill in a Monday press release, adding that his fear is the reason behind reports of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) "pressuring American business leaders to oppose" the bill.
LA, Long Beach ports delay fines for backlogged cargo
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will delay fining shipping companies that let cargo containers stack up at terminals
Loudoun school board agrees to reverse suspension of teacher who spoke out against transgender policy
Loudoun County Public Schools and the school board have agreed to drop the suspension of Byron Tanner Cross, the teacher suspended for speaking out against the pro-transgender Policy 8040.
EXPLAINER: What charges does Kyle Rittenhouse face?
Kyle Rittenhouse faces multiple charges for shooting three men, killing two, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020
Washington state, in $95 billion opioid trial, blames drug distributors for crisis
Washington state's attorney general on Monday argued in court that three large drug distributors' excessive shipments of pain pills helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic, calling it the "worst man-made public health crisis in history," as the state sought to recoup an estimated $95 billion.
Warehouses are overwhelmed by America's shopping spree
The U.S. is dotted with more warehouses than ever. But they are overwhelmed by record-level imports, a lack of workers and a shopping spree of unprecedented proportions.
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Judge rules Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa must turn over private therapy records
The widow of Kobe Bryant must produce therapy records to Los Angeles County, according to ruling by federal magistrate judge.
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Flooding, outages, and rescues mount in severe West Coast weather
About 275 people were rescued in Canada after the vehicles they were in were blocked by mudslides, officials said.
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Myanmar charges Aung San Suu Kyi over alleged election fraud
Generals have used allegations of wrongdoing in 2020 elections to justify their coup against the elected government.
Girl, 16, says she was raped by hundreds of men in western India | CNN
At least seven men have been arrested in western India after a 16-year-old girl claimed she was raped hundreds of times by hundreds of men in the latest horrifying case to highlight the country’s rampant sexual violence problem.
www.cnn.comThe Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a Republican
"It's laughable to suggest Liz is anything but a committed conservative Republican," Cheney Spokesperson Jeremy Adler said.
Houston officials pick internal review of Astroworld tragedy
Calls for an independent investigation into what led to 10 deaths at the Astroworld music festival have gone unheeded.
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Trump makes endorsement in member vs. member West Virginia primary
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Alex Mooney over Rep. David McKinley in a primary contest pitting the two Republican West Virginia lawmakers against one another.
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India’s Hindu hardliners attack Muslim ex-foreign minister’s home
Salman Khurshid published a book last month in which he compared Hindu nationalists to ‘extremist groups’ such as ISIL.
Despite mistrust, Afghan Shiites seek Taliban protection
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Outside a Shiite shrine in Kabul, four armed Taliban fighters stood guard on a recent Friday as worshippers filed in for weekly prayers.
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Texas teen charged with allegedly setting Austin synagogue on fire
An 18-year-old Texas teen was charged with intentionally setting an Austin, Texas, synagogue fire.
Netanyahu appears in court as ex-aide prepares to take stand
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appearing in court for the first time in over half a year as a one-time confidant prepares to take the stand against him in a high-profile corruption case.
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Afghan evacuees enjoy Albania but have eyes set on Canada
GOLEM, Albania (AP) — One Afghan teacher calls Albania a “paradise” while a former Afghan government official cannot get enough of “the freedom” that exists in the tiny Western Balkan country where they were evacuated to after the Taliban took over their homeland.
apnews.comGOP targets Latino voters in bid to unseat Sen. Kelly
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has hired its first full-time Hispanic communications and political team as it targets Latino voters and tries to unseat Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Axios' Sarah Mucha reports.Why it matters: A large bloc of Latinos voted for President Biden in Arizona...
Blinken to Africa to boost US response to regional crises
The Biden administration’s competition with China for influence hasn't gotten off to a great start in Africa.
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Texas Dem Ryan Guillen switches to Republican Party over defunding the police, 'chaos' on the border
State Rep. Ryan Guillen announced in a Monday press conference that he would seek reelection to his south Texas seat as a Republican, saying his now-former party’s values are no longer in line with his own.
‘1619 Project’ creator on teaching it in schools: ‘It’s so important for young people’
Nikole Hannah-Jones responds to the controversy around her work and why it matters.
Xi calls Biden 'my old friend' after US president had insisted they were not close
China’s President Xi Jinping referred to President Biden as his "old friend" ahead of a highly anticipated virtual summit meeting Monday evening that did not produce any major breakthroughs.
Ulta heist leads to six suspects charged with stealing $15,000 in cologne
Six suspects are charged with stealing nearly $15,000 in cologne at an Ulta Beauty store in Chicago on Friday.
www.washingtonexaminer.com'Old friends?' For Xi and Biden, not necessarily
Chinese leader Xi Jinping greeted U.S. President Joe Biden as "old friend" at the start of their first video meeting, using an expression that Biden has pushed back on. In China, the expression "lao peng you" connotes fondness and shows a level of familiarity and trust, and when said by Xi, 68...
Turkish police arrest man sought in Haiti president assassination
Haitian officials say Samir Handal is a suspect in the killing, but have not given details of his alleged involvement.
Progressives target Manchin’s home state voters to win support for social spending deal
Progressive activists are trying a high-wire act to influence Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.): launching big media buys in his home state to win his support for programs in President Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending and climate plan.Why it matters: While the House is still waiting on a cost...
U.S. curtails refugee admissions to focus on resettling Afghan evacuees
The Biden administration will prioritize the resettlement of certain refugees, including those who are reuniting with family members already in the U.S.
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Pings from iPad and phone help find father, daughter plane crash survivors in Pennsylvania woods
Nearby temperatures hovered around 37 degrees when they were rescued after midnight in a pre-hypothermic state, police said.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. urges Americans to leave Ethiopia now, warning there will be no Kabul-style airlift
The Biden administration is warning Americans in Ethiopia to evacuate immediately or risk being trapped if the civil war spreads to the capital.What they're saying: State Department spokesperson Ned Price said U.S. passport holders should not expect a Kabul-style airlift if the fighting reaches...
Texas trial begins for man accused of stalking older people, killing 18
Billy Chemirmir faces life in prison if convicted in the death of Lu Thi Harris, 81.
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'We don’t deserve this': Inflation hits Turkish people hard
Many people in Turkey are facing increased hardship as prices of food and other goods have soared. While rising consumer prices are affecting countries worldwide as they bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, economists say Turkey’s eye-popping inflation has been exacerbated by economic mismanag
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Americans are not hearing Joe Biden right now | CNN Politics
Joe Biden delivered on a promise to get a massive infrastructure bill passed into law. He did it, against all expectations, in a bipartisan way. The signing ceremony Monday at the White House should have been a victory lap. Instead, there are foreboding headlines for Biden and the Democrats.
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Biden serves up more word salad, jokes Jill Biden has second husband, loses his mask
President Joe Biden seemed to fumble his words during his Monday address ahead of signing the bipartisan infrastructure bill, then joked that first lady Jill Biden had a second husband.
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US accuses Iran of unsafe helo maneuver near US Navy ship
The Pentagon is accusing Iran of conducting a helicopter flight dangerously close to a U.S. Navy ship in the Gulf of Oman.
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'Let's go Brandon' chants roar through Texas church
A Texas megachurch was filled with chants of "Let's go Brandon" as the San Antonio place of worship was home to the ReAwaken America conference.
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US journalist Danny Fenster on way home after Myanmar release
Fenster says he will continue to highlight the plight of detained colleagues in the country – mostly Myanmar citizens.
The top reasons people didn’t vote
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, RepresentUs; Table: Will Chase/AxiosMillions of Americans were registered to vote last year but never made it to the polls for a variety of reasons, missing a chance to further boost record turnout, census surveys found. Why it matters: Voting rights advocates have...
Inmate who was key to juvenile life debate is up for parole
In recent years, hundreds of people once destined to spend the rest of their lives in prison after being convicted of crimes as juveniles have gone free.
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Justices turn away VW appeals over emissions scandal suits
The Supreme Court has turned away appeals from Volkswagen that sought to stop state and local lawsuits related to the 2015 scandal in which the automaker was found to have rigged its vehicles to cheat U.S. diesel emissions tests.
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The jingle dress: The story behind a Native American dance and its power of spiritual healing
A Navajo photographer and his daughters took the "jingle dress" dance on a journey across the country to bring spiritual healing and bring attention to indigenous issues.
6 teenagers wounded in shooting near Colorado high school
Police believe multiple suspects were involved in the shooting.
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Police vetting: Thousands of staff members not properly checked
A BBC investigation finds more than 2,500 officers and staff without the correct level of vetting.
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U.S. EPA will not rewrite airplane emissions rules finalized under Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Monday it will not rewrite the first-ever standards regulating greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes finalized in the last days of former President Donald Trump's administration. President Joe Biden had directed the...
Chris Christie speaks out about relentless attacks on his weight: 'I think it's made me tougher' | CNN Politics
Former New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie opened up about the attacks on his weight that have hounded him throughout his political career, saying that while he used to find them hurtful, they have made him “tougher.”
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Woman’s own immune system has possibly cured her of HIV
Researchers were unable to find any viable HIV in the woman’s body even after using highly sophisticated and sensitive tests to scan over 1 billion of her cells.
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Sudan releases Al Jazeera’s bureau chief
El Musalmi El Kabbashi was arrested amid nationwide protests against Sudan’s military coup.
Greta Thunberg: ‘COP26 watered down the blah, blah, blah’
The climate campaigner says the outcome of the Glasgow summit is far too vague and open to differing interpretations.
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'Megaspider' is biggest of its kind we've ever seen, Australian reptile park says | CNN
A massive funnel-web spider with fangs capable of piercing human fingernails has been donated to an antivenom program in Australia, sparking an appeal for its anonymous donor to come forward.
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Vanessa Bryant must turn over therapy files in lawsuit over Kobe crash photos
The widow of the NBA legend is suing over graphic images allegedly taken by first responders, which were then passed around or shown.
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Influential donors rally around New York's lieutenant governor ahead of next year's high-stakes campaign
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is amassing a campaign war chest that could fend off a primary challenger and help finance future campaigns.
Which states have opened COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all?
Leaders from 17 states have moved to formally and informally endorse the expansion of booster shots to all adult residents.
Second HIV patient may have been ‘naturally’ cured, scientists say
A woman from Argentina is believed to be the second known person whose body naturally eliminated the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) without treatment.The 30-year-old woman showed…
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Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot? Some states aren't waiting for FDA and say all adults should get another dose
Several states have formally moved to expand eligibility to all adults for a booster six months after receiving Pfizer or Moderna vaccination.
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DC announces end date for indoor mask mandate
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., will eliminate the indoor mask mandate for the city, where viral transmission rates have decreased in recent weeks.
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COVID-19 updates: Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico leading nation in cases
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.1 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 771,000 Americans.
Pfizer files for U.S. authorization of promising COVID-19 antiviral pill
Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it is seeking U.S. authorization of its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill that cut the chance of hospitalization or death for adults at risk of severe disease by 89% in a clinical trial.
Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill
The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.
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DC to lift indoor mask mandate, with notable exceptions
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Tuesday announced that the nation's capital will lift its mask mandate on Nov. 22.
Newly elected Freedom Caucus chair tests positive for COVID-19
The newly elected leader of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), has tested positive for COVID-19.Perry’s office said in a statement on Tuesday that “his sympto…
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Two-thirds in new poll say their Thanksgiving gatherings will resemble pre-pandemic ones
Two-thirds of Americans say their Thanksgiving gatherings will resemble pre-pandemic ones, a new Monmouth University Poll found. The poll found 63 percent of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiv…
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Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve — with vax proof
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says crowds will once again fill Times Square this New Year’s Eve.
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Iowa governor improperly used $450,000 in Covid funds for salaries, audit finds
State Auditor Rob Sand said a review of the state’s payroll system shows the money was used to pay the office staff for Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
www.nbcnews.comModerna nears deal to supply millions more Covid shots
The company is closing in on an agreement to pledge many millions more coronavirus shots to low- and middle-income countries over the next year.
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Pfizer requests emergency authorization for antiviral COVID-19 treatment
Pfizer requested emergency authorization for its antiviral oral COVID-19 treatment on Tuesday after a study found the pills dramatically reduced the risk of hospitalization.The pharmaceutical …
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Swastika, Star of David used to protest school vaccine mandate outside Jewish politician’s office in New York
State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said he was "disgusted and offended" by the antisemitic imagery on display outside his office.
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Connecticut nursing home COVID-19 outbreak results in 89 infected, 8 dead
A Connecticut nursing home is recovering from a coronavirus outbreak, after 89 residents and staff tested positive for the virus, facility leadership reported Monday.
Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated
Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.
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Moderna offers NIH co-ownership of COVID vaccine patent amid dispute with government
Activists have been pushing the Biden administration to "reclaim" ownership over the vaccine, in hopes of increasing global access.
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House passes bill to expand veterans’ access to COVID-19, flu vaccines
The House passed legislation on Monday that would expand access for veterans, their spouses and their caregivers to receive vaccines for both the flu and COVID-19 through the Department of Veterans…
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Pentagon says Oklahoma National Guard must follow vaccine mandate
The Pentagon can require Oklahoma National Guard members to get the COVID-19 vaccine, despite the state’s highest-ranking military official insisting he will not mandate that members be i…
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CDC moves 3 of Europe's travel darlings to its list of highest-risk destinations | CNN
On Monday, the CDC added three popular European nations and the Channel Island of Guernsey to its list of "very high" risk (Level 4) travel destinations for Covid-19.
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New England Covid cases rise as delta hits the unvaccinated
Vermont and New Hampshire have seen two of the largest increases in the U.S. in the past two weeks, respectively rising by 60 percent and 56 percent, an NBC News analysis found.
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Rep. Andy Harris fights medical license complaint after prescribing ivermectin for COVID-19
Republican Rep. Andy Harris said he is facing a complaint against his medical license because he prescribed ivermectin as a treatment against COVID-19.
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72 percent plan to celebrate holidays with just their household: poll
Most American adults intend to take COVID-19-related precautions as they prepare to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones.Seventy-two percent of people who took part in a national surv…
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U.S. CDC raises COVID-19 travel warnings for Czech Republic, Hungary
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised against travel to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Iceland because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in those countries.
Texas AG files for temporary restraining order against part of Biden’s vaccine mandate
Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general from Texas, filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order against a key part of President Biden’s COVID-19 mandate he says forces millions to choose between “fundamental constitutional rights and their livelihood.”
Former Obama Cabinet member praises Austria's decision to lock down unvaccinated
Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan took to Twitter Monday to praise Austria’s controversial decision to lock down unvaccinated citizens due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, raising questions on whether a similar policy could be embraced by other countries.
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