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Federal judges questioned whether former President Donald Trump has the authority to invoke executive privilege during a hearing on Tuesday regarding the former president's efforts to block the release of White House records to the Jan. 6 House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
In reversal, former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to cooperate with Jan. 6 select committee
The chairman of the committee said Meadows has been "engaging" with the panel.
Former Trump DOJ official set to plead the Fifth before Jan. 6 committee
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack plans to move forward Wednesday with criminal contempt proceedings against a former DOJ official.
Congress scrambles to avoid government shutdown days before deadline
Democrats are coalescing around a short-term bill to preserve existing funding until late January. But Republicans want a longer stopgap measure.
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3 killed, 8 hurt in shooting at Michigan high school
Three students were killed in a shooting at a high school in Oxford Township, Michigan, on Tuesday, authorities said.
Conservatives eagerly await Supreme Court abortion arguments
It’s the moment conservatives have been waiting for. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
apnews.comTrump urges McConnell to endanger the US economy so Democrats can't pass their spending plan
The former president urged the GOP to use the debt ceiling as a political weapon. That could cause a debt default, endangering the recovering economy.
Trump cheers CNN’s Cuomo suspension
Former President Trump on Tuesday cheered the announcement from CNN that anchor Chris Cuomo would be placed on an “indefinite suspension.”Trump, who often sparred with the anchor d…
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Ghislaine Maxwell accuser 'Jane' testifies on Day 2 of trial
"Jane," one of three alleged victims detailed in a federal indictment, took the stand on Day 2 of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.
Mace fires back at Greene: ‘Bat—- crazy’
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) shot back at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday after Greene called her “trash,” responding by using emojis to call her fellow first-term …
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Greene, Mace spar after reaction to Boebert video: 'The trash in the GOP Conference'
Two outspoken Republican members of Congress took shots at each other on social media Tuesday, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., taking issue with Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., for her reaction to another GOP firebrand, Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
3 lawyers readying arguments in high court abortion case
Supreme Court justices considering a major abortion case Wednesday will hear from just three lawyers: one representing the state of Mississippi, another representing Mississippi’s only abortion clinic and the last representing the Biden administration.
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Top Georgia election official Raffensperger details Trump call for Jan. 6 committee
Georgia's secretary of state spoke with the House committee for four hours Tuesday.
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Appeals court orders release of some Mueller report passages
A federal appeals court is directing the Justice Department to disclose certain redacted passages from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation report that relate to individuals who were investigated by prosecutors but not ultimately charged.
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Top Wisconsin court affirms GOP's preferred approach to maps
The 4-3 ruling rejected arguments from Democrats that the current maps strongly favor Republicans and weaken Democratic voting power.
www.nbcnews.comMuslim Lawmakers Condemn Republicans' Inaction After Boebert's Islamophobic Remarks
After Omar was called “the jihad squad,” GOP leaders are told: “Condemning this should not be a partisan issue. This is about our basic humanity.”
Putin warns West: Moscow has 'red line' about Ukraine, NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sternly warned NATO against deploying its troops and weapons to Ukraine, saying it represents a red line for Russia and would trigger a strong response.
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Jan. 6 panel releases contempt report on Trump DOJ official ahead of censure vote
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol released on Tuesday its contempt report against Trump Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, laying out his lack of cooperatio…
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GOP feud simmers despite McCarthy’s warning, causing concerns over 2022 prospects | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy summoned GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace for separate meetings Tuesday night, wanting to deliver a simple message amid their bitter and public feud: “Stop it.”
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Appeals court judges appear skeptical of Trump's claim of executive privilege
The judges heard arguments in a legal standoff that could ultimately reach the Supreme Court.
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Senate nearing deal on defense bill after setback
Senate leadership is working to lock in an agreement to pass a sweeping defense bill on Wednesday, after Republicans blocked the bill earlier this week, throwing it into limbo. Demo…
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HBCUs press Senate to pass Build Back Better Act
If passed, the bill would allow HBCUs to upgrade their facilities.
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Elizabeth Holmes gets emotional under fire by prosecutors
One-time entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes on Tuesday struggled to recall key events that led to her being charged with fraud as CEO of the failed blood-testing startup Theranos.
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Biden says his ‘heart goes out’ to families affected by Michigan school shooting | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his “heart goes out” to the families affected by a school shooting in southeast Michigan, which left three people dead and eight others injured.
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Another video shows Lauren Boebert suggesting Ilhan Omar was terrorist | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called “black-hearted” and “evil,” was a terrorist.
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FTC launching probe into supply chain disruptions, orders documents from Amazon, Walmart and more big retailers
Walmart's CEO said shelves are stocked because of plans that started a year ago.
Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew
The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.
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Omar on Boebert spat: 'Islamophobia pervades our culture, politics and even policy decisions'
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar held a press conference in response to several high profile criticisms directed at her by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert and accused the Colorado congresswoman of attacking millions of Americans in the United States with her rhetoric.
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows providing records to Jan. 6 committee, to sit for deposition
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is providing records to the Jan. 6 committee and is expected to testify.
Omar, Muslim Democrats decry Islamophobia amid death threats
A group of House Democrats called on GOP leaders Tuesday to discipline Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) for a series of Islamophobic comments she’s lobbed in recent months against Rep. Ilhan Oma…
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. appeals court judges on Tuesday signaled skepticism toward former President Donald Trump's bid to keep records about his conversations and actions before and during the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot by a mob of his supporters away from congressional investigators. A...
U.S. warns renewed Russian aggression in Ukraine will trigger "serious consequences"
The U.S. and other officials have been sounding the alarm over Russia amassing troops near its border with Ukraine.
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New rift opens between U.S. House Republicans over bigotry claims
A new fault line opened between Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, as lawmakers squabbled publicly over accusations of religious bigotry and racism among party conservatives.
Former GOP Rep. Keith Rothfus considering jumping into Pennsylvania Senate race
If he throws his hat in the ring, it would expand a field that saw Dr. Mehmet Oz announce a candidacy this week following Sean Parnell's departure.
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Councilman Andre Dickens wins Atlanta mayor race over Moore
City Council member Andre Dickens has won the runoff to become Atlanta’s next mayor. Dickens on Tuesday powered past current City Council President Felicia Moore, who had been the leading vote-getter in the first round of voting on Nov. 2.
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NATO chief says allies must prepare for the worst in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is warning that the U.S.-led military organization must prepare for the worst as concern mounts that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine
Outrage as Fox News commentator likens Anthony Fauci to Nazi doctor
Lara Logan compares top US infectious diseases expert to Dr Josef Mengele who experimented on Jews in concentration camps Dr Anthony Fauci, Joe Biden’s top medical adviser, said he dealt with rightwing attacks ‘by focusing on what my job is’. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Sopa...
OnPolitics: The fate of Trump's Jan. 6 documents ... TBD
Former President Trump has contested the release of hundreds of pages of documents the committee subpoenaed under a claim of executive privilege.
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EXPLAINER: What's next for Trump's privilege fight?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The losing side is likely to head straight to the Supreme Court, whatever decision the U.S.
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Overhaul to address military sexual assaults risks being nixed from defense bill
Sen. Gillibrand is pushing for the measure to be included in a bill that the Senate is aiming to pass before the end of the year.
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Former Trump aide Mark Meadows agrees to 'initial deposition' with Capitol riot probe after contempt threat
The House select committee is investigating the Jan. 6 riot that began at the Capitol as Congress was confirming the election of Joe Biden over Donald Trump.
Environmentalists blast 'shameful' report on the Biden administration's oil and gas leasing program
A Department of Interior report released on Friday found that taxpayers are being shortchanged by a federal oil and gas leasing program that consistently undercharges fossil fuel companies.
Biden vs. Trump at heart of Jan. 6 records case, executive privilege dispute
Who decides what presidential documents should remain confidential? That’s the fundamental question a three-judge federal appeals panel grappled with Tuesday in former President Donald Trump’s case to prevent a House committee from receiving records from his administration.
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Salvation Army pulls controversial racism guide amid public outcry
The Salvation Army has removed a document from its website called “Let’s Talk About Race” after intense criticism over the racially charged language instructing white people and Christians to “evaluate” racist attitudes and practices.
Powell says Fed will consider faster taper amid surging inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that high inflation has spread beyond areas of the economy most affected by COVID-19 and may prompt the bank to pull back on stimulus sooner.In a…
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Campaign finance reform, corporate style
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EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence
The Global Gateway infrastructure plan is described as a true alternative to Chinese influence.
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Prosecutors question Elizabeth Holmes, 1 day after she leveled abuse claims against her former partner and company COO
Holmes is charged with nine counts of wire fraud, among other charges.
In shadow of Texas gas drilling sites, health fears escalate
Next to a North Texas day care center is a site where Total Energies is pumping for natural gas. The French energy giant wants to drill three new wells on the property next to the center, which serves mainly Black and Latino children.
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Appeals court weighs Trump arguments to withhold records
A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
CNN says it is suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely pending a further review of documents revealing how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when he was facing charges of sexual harassment
Key Republicans warn Biden about key Federal Reserve pick
Key Republicans are warning President Biden not to nominate Richard Cordray, a progressive and former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to be the top banking regulator on the Federal Reserve.Driving the news: Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is indicating the GOP will use a potential...
GOP lawmaker defends her record from Marjorie Taylor Greene attack after criticizing Boebert | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked fellow House Republican Nancy Mace on Tuesday, after Mace condemned inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
www.cnn.comTrump called aides hours before Capitol riot to discuss how to stop Biden victory
Sources tell Guardian Trump pressed lieutenants at Willard hotel in Washington about ways to delay certification of election result Donald Trump on the afternoon of 6 January. Multiple sources described Trump’s involvement in the effort to subvert the election result. Photograph: Mandel...
GOP hands Dems a December reality check
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Elizabeth Warren ally Richard Cordray under discussion for Fed bank supervisor role, key senator says
Sen. Sherrod Brown told CNBC that he's spoken to the Biden administration about Cordray possibly serving as the Fed's vice chair for supervision.
Here are all the states providing unemployment benefits for people who quit or were fired because they refused to get vaccinated
GOP-governed states were first to cut federal jobless aid amid the labor shortage, and some are first to rewrite laws to benefit unvaccinated people.
Why American Politics Is So Stuck — and What New Research Shows About How to Fix It
The more people identify with a party, the more likely they are to ascribe bad motives to the other side's policy goals.
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After historic protests, Biden 'hit the pause button' on Cuba policy, senior official says
Biden “feels very strongly about matters of human rights, matters of democracy. He’s not one who feels like change will just come if you let it,” National Security Council Senior Director Juan Gonzalez said.
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Leftist wins Honduran presidential vote after rival concedes
Honduras' ruling party has conceded defeat in presidential elections, giving victory to leftist opposition candidate Xiomara Castro and easing fears of another contested vote and violent protests.
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NASA delays International Space Station spacewalk over debris risk
The source of the space debris has not yet been confirmed.
Sidney Powell fundraising groups under subpoena by federal prosecutors: report
Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena demanding the financial records of several fundraising organizations founded by attorney Sidney Powell in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
Biden vowed to reverse Trump's land mine policy. He hasn't.
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Congress stares down slew of deadlines with return to Washington
After returning to Washington after a Thanksgiving recess, lawmakers must now address a slew of self-imposed deadlines.
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Judges grill Trump lawyers trying to block Jan. 6 probe from getting White House records
The House is probing the Jan. 6 riot, when Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped Congress from confirming Biden's 2020 election win.
Analysis: Lauren Boebert isn’t sorry | CNN Politics
On Monday, Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) called Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) to, ostensibly, apologize for suggesting that simply because Omar is a Muslim, she is a potential terrorist.
www.cnn.comExclusive: U.S. Senate panel invites airline CEOs to testify at Dec. 8 hearing
The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, concerned about worker shortages at airlines that received billions of dollars in government assistance, has invited CEOs of seven major U.S. carriers to testify at a Dec. 8 hearing, airlines and a committee official told Reuters. Senator Maria...
Erdogan says Turkey’s interest rates will continue to fall
Cheaper cash will boost manufacturing, create jobs and slow inflation, the Turkish president said in a TV interview.
Senators seek to curb counterfeit toys and goods sold online
As holiday shoppers rush to fill online shopping carts, senators on both sides of the aisle said Tuesday that additional measures must be taken to protect consumers from potentially hazardous count…
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Woman testifies Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein started sexually abusing her when she was 14 | CNN
A woman who testified Tuesday in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell said she met the close confidante of Jeffrey Epstein and the billionaire businessman when she was 14 and eating ice cream with friends at a camp where he was a benefactor.
www.cnn.comTrump says Chris Cuomo's suspension from CNN is 'great news for television viewers' and calls him 'Fredo' again
In a statement, former President Donald Trump once again referred to the CNN anchor as "Fredo," a term Cuomo has said is comparable to the n-word.
Pence-linked group launches $800K ad campaign in West Virginia praising Manchin
A conservative group run by Marc Short, who served as former Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, is set to launch an ad campaign to encourage Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) to oppose …
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Dr. Oz joins crowded race for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Dr. Mehmet Oz officially declared his candidacy in the Pennsylvania Senate race on Tuesday.
Bradley Cooper reveals he was held at knifepoint on NYC subway | CNN
Bradley Cooper says in 2019 he was held at knifepoint on a New York City subway.
www.cnn.comLoudoun school board faces angry parents for first time since sexual assault controversy - Washington Examiner
Loudoun County parents blasted the school board during its Tuesday meeting, the first to allow an audience since the board's June 22 meeting at which the father of a high school student who had been sexually assaulted was arrested.Community members were permitted into the board room meeting for...
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‘A post-Roe strategy’: The next phase of the abortion fight has already begun
“We’ve had a post-Roe strategy for the last 15 years,” said Kristan Hawkins, the president of the anti-abortion group Students for Life of America. “Now is when the rubber will meet the road.”
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Trump allies launch publishing house with an eye on upending the book industry
The former president is trying to circumvent the Big Five, having not inked a deal for a memoir.
www.politico.comDemocrats push Biden to suspend federal gas tax to address inflation
Centrist Democrats are pushing President Biden to suspend the federal gas tax as a way of showing concern about inflation.Why it matters: It's the strongest response yet from Democrats as Republicans make inflation a key part of their 2022 campaign messaging — but so far it's largely coming from...
California's ban on high-capacity magazines upheld by appeals court
The federal appeals court's decision could be headed for the Supreme Court.
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Majority of Americans see China as top threat, concerned about war breaking out: poll
FIRST ON FOX – Most Americans view China, not Russia or any other country, as the top threat currently facing the U.S., with the majorities of those from both parties being worried about the possibility of the two nations going to war, according to a new poll released by the Ronald Reagan Institute.
Top U.S. Senate Democrat, Republican confident on debt-ceiling hike
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The top Democrat and the top Republican in the U.S. Senate voiced confidence on Tuesday that they would pass legislation raising the federal government's $28.9 trillion debt limit soon, averting a catastrophic default. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he expects...
Josh Duggar trial to begin over child pornography charges
Jury selection is set to begin in former reality TV star Josh Duggar's trial over federal child pornography charges
New lead testing method could reveal higher levels in water
U.S. officials are considering a new method for testing water that could show more places have elevated lead levels than previously believed.
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Dem senator warns Supreme Court of 'revolution' if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen issued a warning to the Supreme Court days before oral arguments in a potential landmark abortion case, claiming that a "revolution" will take place if the high court overturns existing precedent.
Manchin, key Build Back Better holdout, huddles with top Republican on energy policy - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin, a key centrist Democrat who holds considerable influence over President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion social welfare and green energy legislation, met Tuesday with top Republican Mitch McConnell to discuss energy policy, among other things. Manchin, who represents West Virginia...
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GOP targets Wisconsin elections system, nonpartisan director
Wisconsin Republicans are working to discredit the bipartisan system they created to run elections in the state after President Joe Biden narrowly won last year's presidential race.
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Japan’s factory output grows at fastest pace since 2018
Manufactory output improves amid an easing of critical supply bottlenecks.
Canada’s flood-hit western province braces for more rain
Parts of British Columbia could see ‘the most intense storm yet’, provincial public safety minister warns.
How law enforcement is trying to stop mob retail thefts | CNN
With in-store customers expected to return in droves for the holiday shopping season, law enforcement agencies are moving to halt a wave of organized “smash-and-grab” crimes at retailers across the US.
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The opioid crackdown leaves chronic pain patients in limbo
Overzealous policies to limit opioids have significantly hampered pain control for 18 million patients with moderate to severe chronic pain.
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Jobs of future in focus as Biden visits Minnesota technical college
U.S. President Joe Biden, racing to stay ahead of a new COVID-19 variant and rising inflation, traveled to Minnesota on Tuesday to tout the benefits of his $1-trillion infrastructure law and push passage of a separate $1.75-trillion spending measure.
Man accused of discharging gun in Atlanta airport turns himself in to police
Kenny Wells, accused of discharging a gun in the Atlanta airport, turned himself in to Clayton County jail on Tuesday.
Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights
The former vice-president spoke on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.
www.bbc.comRepublicans seeking a 2023 majority say they're eager to grill Biden's Cabinet secretaries, investigate Hunter, and (maybe) impeach the president
Insider asked Republicans poised to take charge what they'd do if American voters decide to put them back in the majority in Congress.
Jan. 6 panel hasn't subpoenaed lawmakers' communications yet — but still plans to
The committee sparked GOP resistance with early reports of its plans to subpoena colleagues' records. Multiple sources say it isn't backing off.
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Four family members dead in Indiana murder-suicide, authorities say
A woman who had been inside the Fort Wayne home dialed 911. She wasn't harmed, authorities said.
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Pelosi and Schumer blasted Trump for high gas prices, but numbers worse under Biden
Pelosi and Schumer both took shots at Trump in 2018 over gas prices across the nation as they neared the $3 mark.
Fact check: Kyle Rittenhouse visited Mar-a-Lago, but not for a paid two-week vacation
Kyle Rittenhouse visited former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago beach resort, but not for a two-week, all-expenses-paid vacation.
Former UCF football player allegedly killed by his father in dispute over dog bite
Otis Anderson Jr., 23, was gunned down and his mother wounded in Jacksonville.
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Dr. Oz jumps into GOP Senate primary in key battleground of Pennsylvania: sources
Well-known celebrity physician Mehmet Oz on Tuesday declared his candidacy for the Senate in Pennsylvania, joining a competitive Republican primary field in the crucial battleground state.
‘Terrified’ Epstein victim testifies Maxwell was present during sexual abuse - Washington Examiner
Jeffrey Epstein Maxwell TrialA woman called "Jane" testified Tuesday that she was recruited and groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell when she was 14 years old to have sex with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Now an adult, Jane went into graphic detail on the stand, saying she was inexperienced and...
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Uganda launches air and artillery raids against ADF in DRC
Congolese gov’t confirms operation of ‘air strikes and artillery fire from Uganda’ against armed group.
Senators huddle on path forward for SALT deduction in spending bill
A group of Senate Democrats met Tuesday to discuss how to address the state and local tax (SALT) deduction in the social spending and climate package, seeking to make progress on a key issue where …
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New York accuses Amazon of backsliding over worker safety, seeks monitor
New York state's attorney general on Tuesday asked a state judge to appoint a monitor to oversee worker safety at an Amazon.com Inc fulfillment center in New York City, citing the retailer's alleged rollbacks of COVID-19 safety measures that were "already inadequate."
El Chapo's wife sentenced to 3 years in prison
El Chapo's wife sentenced to three years in prison.
Democratic operative who pushed debunked Trump-Russia claims continued funding Steele and Fusion GPS last year - Washington Examiner
A nonprofit group run by a former top aide for Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein who has pushed debunked claims about a secret back channel between the Trump Organization and Alfa Bank spent the post-2016 era funneling millions to Christopher Steele’s company and the opposition research firm...
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Meadows "engaging" with House January 6 committee, chairman says
Earlier this month, the committee threatened to seek a contempt referral for Meadows if he did not work with them.
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‘Defund the police’ movement is now dead in Oakland - Washington Examiner
The murder of a retired police officer amid out-of-control looting is apparently the final straw for Oakland's "defund the police" movement.Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Monday that she wants to reverse planned cuts to the city’s police department and even hire additional officers following its...
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What to watch for as the Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v. Wade | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could result in the repeal of Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion nationwide that’s been at the center of American politics for nearly 50 years.
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Joe Rogan blasts left-wing media: ‘No one is being held accountable’ for biased or false reporting - Washington Examiner
Joe Rogan blasted the left-wing media during The Joe Rogan Experience on Friday, saying that "no one is being held accountable" for biased or false reporting. "The collusion between the media and the government is pretty apparent, especially the left-wing media and left-wing government," Rogan...
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Elizabeth Holmes admits whistleblower was right and reporter was ‘mishandled’
The former Theranos CEO testified under cross-examination that her company “messed up” interactions with the reporter whose investigations ultimately led to her downfall.
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U.S. judge asks if owners of opioid maker Purdue abused bankruptcy to shield assets
A U.S. judge on Tuesday questioned whether members of the Sackler family that owned Purdue Pharma abused the bankruptcy system, as she considers whether to overturn a ruling that shielded the Sacklers from liability over the opioid epidemic.
Georgia secretary of state spoke with January 6 committee about election lies | CNN Politics
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke with the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riot for roughly four hours on Tuesday, according to his office and an aide working for the House panel.
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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.
www.bbc.comDr. Oz touted Trump's Operation Warp Speed vaccine program in his US Senate campaign announcement
Dr. Oz announced his run for a US Senate seat in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. He's running as a Republican.
Iran strikes hard line as talks over nuclear deal resume
Iran is striking a hard line after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal.
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Climate change is affecting when grey seals give birth, scientists say
Scientists are continuing to discover ways in which climate change is already affecting animal species around the world.
Former officer Kim Potter will testify in her trial over killing of Daunte Wright, attorney says
Potter, who is White, shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was Black, during a traffic stop in April.
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This city was named world’s most expensive for the first time ever | CNN
Inflation across major global cities is rising at its fastest rate for five years. Here are 2021’s most expensive places to live.
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DeSantis proposes bonuses and pay raises for Florida police
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed $400 million to increase salaries and provide bonuses to Florida law enforcement officers and other first responders across the state.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely | CNN Business
CNN has suspended prime time anchor Chris Cuomo “indefinitely, pending further evaluation,” after new documents revealed the cozy and improper nature of his relationship with aides to his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Christine Pelosi would face scrutiny of past comments if she runs for mom's House seat
As Christine Pelosi’s potential political future hit the news, the daughter of Speaker Nancy Pelosi devoted some of the last week dwelling on 2016, the year she stepped into the national spotlight.
2 teens charged in Iowa Spanish teacher's death plead not guilty
Two Iowa teenagers are accused of murdering a high school Spanish teacher.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman targeted for expulsion by fellow socialists for Israel visit
Democratic Socialists of America's BDS & Palestine Solidarity Working Group called for the expulsion of Rep. Jamaal Bowman after he did not apologize for participating in a diplomatic trip to Israel.
Quest begins to drill Antarctica's oldest ice
A near-3km-long core of ice should contain a record of climate change going back 1.5 million years.
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Weapons expert points to possible explanation for how live rounds got on 'Rust' set
Live ammunition may have made its way to "Rust" via a prop supplier Thell Reed worked with months earlier, Reed told investigators.
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Robert Griffin III says he will expose Washington Football Team in new ‘explosive tell-all’ book - Washington Examiner
Former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III has promised to release an "explosive tell-all" book about his experience with the franchise. Griffin announced that he is co-writing the book Surviving Washington with veteran sportswriter Gary Myers, which details “the shocking mismanagement and...
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Teen Kim Bryant was killed in 1979. Now DNA has helped identify a suspect.
Kim Bryant was sexually assaulted, killed and left in a desert in Jan. 1979. Police identified a suspect using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy.
What happens if Roe v Wade is overturned by Supreme Court ruling
Millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions, if a nationwide protection is changed.
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Biden seeks willing hosts for nuclear waste storage sites
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it was seeking local communities willing to host nuclear waste storage sites, arguing they are needed to deal with the nation’s existing waste and encourage growth in virtually emissions-free nuclear power to fight climate change.
Philly teenager, victim of brutal, racially-motivated train attack, speaks out
Christina Lu, 18, who was assaulted on public transit after defending her 14-year-old schoolmate, spoke out for the first time Tuesday.
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Sweeney considers starting a Trenton think tank
“I’m going to be working on a lot of policy things, I’m not going away, I still know a lot of smart people, I think I can continue to be a voice to try to move the state forward,” he told reporters.
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US panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill that Americans could take at home for the coronavirus.
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Omicron updates: COVID outbreak reported on cruise ship docking in New Orleans
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.2 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 785,000 Americans.
Doctor who discovered omicron explains the symptoms to watch out for
“What we are seeing clinically in South Africa — and remember I’m at the epicenter of this where I’m practicing — is extremely mild,” the doctor said.
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‘Don’t freak out’ about Omicron, says BioNTech CEO
Ugur Sahin said that while Omicron may infect more vaccinated people, they’re unlikely to experience severe illness.
US moving to toughen testing requirement for travelers
The Biden administration is moving to toughen testing requirements for international travelers to the U.S., for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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Most big employers say they are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
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Biden will evaluate travel restrictions on southern Africa ‘week to week’
President Biden said Tuesday that his administration would reevaluate travel restrictions on southern African countries “week to week” depending on what health experts learn about the omicron …
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Biden suffers string of court setbacks as administration’s vaccine mandates are put on hold | CNN Politics
‘During a pandemic such as this one, it is even more important to safeguard the separation of powers set forth in our Constitution to avoid erosion of our liberties,’ one judge wrote
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Anti-vaccine Christian broadcaster Marcus Lamb dies after Covid battle
Lamb's Daystar Television Network had asked viewers in recent days to pray for his recovery.
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Courts block two Biden administration COVID vaccine mandates
The Biden administration was blocked on Tuesday from enforcing two mandates requiring millions of American workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a key part of its strategy for controlling the spread of the coronavirus.
FDA advisers narrowly endorse Merck's Covid-19 drug
The 13-10 vote puts the simple, at-home treatment, called molnupiravir, on track for FDA approval.
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‘This is a new wave’: Hundreds of Cubans seek refuge in Greece
Cubans say having fled economic crisis at home, applying for asylum in Greece fraught with challenges.
Sputnik V maker: Vaccine could be adapted to fight omicron
The developer of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine says it will work on adapting it to the new omicron COVID-19 variant
Testing labs brace for first U.S. cases of Omicron
The U.S. surveillance system is in a far stronger position than when the Covid-19 Alpha variant emerged last year.
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Why scientists — and much of the world — reacted so quickly to the omicron variant
Mutations on the spike proteins of the variant caught the attention of researchers who have been on the lookout for changes that could worsen the pandemic.
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Brazil and Japan report first cases of the omicron variant
Brazil and Japan joined the rapidly widening circle of countries to report cases of the omicron variant, while new findings indicate the mutant coronavirus was already in Europe close to a week before South Africa sounded the alarm.
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U.S. officials expect vaccines to retain some effectiveness against Omicron variant
"There's every reason to believe, as we talk about boosters, when you get a level high enough, that you are going to get at least some degree of cross protection."
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Whitmer seeks $300 million for COVID-19 testing at schools
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration said Tuesday it wants lawmakers to quickly allocate $300 million in federal pandemic rescue funding to support COVID-19 testing at schools amid a fourth surge of infections in Michigan.
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President Biden said southern Africa's transparency should be "encouraged and applauded," but so far his thanks has taken the form of travel bans.
Climate danger grows in ‘vulnerable’ Myanmar after military coup
There are fears military could step up exploitation of resources to shore up finances, and worsen climate risk.
Biden tries to reassure on COVID as he sells spending plan
President Joe Biden on Tuesday went to Minnesota to pitch his completed infrastructure deal an a giant social spending bill that he’s still trying to get passed, but also found himself reassuring the nation he would fight the evolving COVID-19 threat without resorting to “shutdowns and lockdowns.
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Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says no member of the National Guard will be allowed to participate in drills or other training required to maintain their status in the Guard unless they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or are given an exemption.
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