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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Democrats should use arcane budget rules to raise the debt ceiling if they can't get a deal with Republicans. Manchin, speaking at an Economic Club of Washington, D.C., event, first floated that the debt ceiling could be raised through the 14th Amendment, which says the public debt "shall not be questioned."
Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip to Europe
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
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At least five former Trump White House staffers are talking to the House January 6 committee
At least five former Trump administration staffers have voluntarily spoken with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, CNN has learned.
GOP election chief who rejects fraud claims named to fed job
A Republican secretary of state who challenged former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud in 2020 will lead the Biden administration’s effort to protect future elections.
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Stocks linked to Trump — DWAC and Phunware — sink after ex-president touts social media plans
Plans by Donald Trump to launch a social media app with a SPAC come after he was banned by Twitter and Facebook for inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Majority in US concerned about climate: AP-NORC/EPIC poll
A majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them. That's the finding of a new poll by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.
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White House eyes new climate change strategies in Biden bill
The White House is zeroing in on a package of clean energy strategies for President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill.
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Sanders draws red lines on Medicare expansion, drug pricing plan in spending bill
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Tuesday that a deal on President Biden’s spending bill must expand Medicare and include a plan to lower the cost of prescription drug…
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Half its original size, Biden's big plan in race to finish
President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill is now half its original size and being pulled apart and reconfigured as Democrats edge closer to satisfying their most reluctant lawmakers.
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White House rejects more Trump claims of executive privilege
"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified," White House counsel Dana Remus wrote in a letter.
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Manchin pumps brakes on 4 of weeks paid family leave, Medicare vouchers in spending bill
Democrats are optimistic that a deal on Biden's social safety net package is imminent, but disagreements on key issues remain.
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FCC votes to halt China Telecom operations within U.S.
Tuesday’s vote follows through on FCC actions begun last year during the Trump era.
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Top Democrats aim to strike a deal on Biden's social spending plan within hours
Democrats say they only have a handful of issues to resolve before they can strike a deal on Biden's social safety net and climate plan.
Pentagon confirms nearly 450 Americans trapped in Afghanistan
The Pentagon stated Tuesday that nearly 450 American citizens are still in Afghanistan following August’s U.S. military withdrawal, more than the Biden administration has previously claimed.
The search for creative solutions to the thorniest issues in Biden's agenda as deadline pressure kicks into high gear | CNN Politics
There comes a point in every major legislative negotiation when a deal is in sight, but not close enough to be a sure thing.
Dave Chappelle releases new standup video refusing to apologize for trans controversy
“I said what I said, and boy, I heard what you said. My God, how could I not? You said you want a safe working environment at Netflix. It seems like I’m the only one that can’t go to the office any…
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Nor'easter spurs rescues in New Jersey as areas brace for hurricane-force wind gusts
Up to 5 inches of rain and wind gusts over 70 mph will be possible for the Northeast and New England through Wednesday.
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Birx says Trump White House prioritized election over COVID-19 response
Former President Trump and other White House officials were “distracted” by the 2020 election and prioritized campaigning over any COVID-19 mitigation strategies, the administrationR…
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Hoyer says deal is imminent, as early as Tuesday
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) predicted Tuesday that a long-sought Democratic agreement on President Biden’s domestic policy agenda is imminent, saying a deal could be announced a…
thehill.comBorder Patrol Repeatedly Gave Agents Light Punishments, Report Finds
WASHINGTON — After it was revealed in 2019 that scores of border officials belonged to a private Facebook group that contained racist and otherwise offensive posts, investigations into the misconduct resulted in minimal discipline, according to a House Oversight and Reform Committee report...
Iran says cyberattack closes gas stations across country
A cyberattack has crippled gas stations across Iran, leaving angry motorists stranded in long lines
Analysis: Biden's refusal of executive privilege claim ignites new firestorm with Trump
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are locked in an extraordinary and escalating clash that has profound political consequences now and into 2024.
POLITICO Playbook PM: Threats, red lines and roadblocks stand in way of a deal
And Steny Hoyer says a reconciliation framework could come within hours.
www.politico.comBiden is rethinking that whole filibuster thing
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Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'
Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.
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AP FACT CHECK: Biden tale of Amtrak conductor doesn’t add up
President Joe Biden likes to tell a story about an Amtrak conductor who congratulated him for traveling more miles on the train over the years than he flew on Air Force Two as vice president.
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Congress is about to fight over the debt ceiling again – but it doesn't have to be this way
With the debt ceiling deadline set for early December, some prominent politicians are drafting ideas to reform or end the borrowing limit.
Psaki: 'I've learned my lesson' after Hatch Act complaint
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday she’s learned her lesson after being accused earlier this month of violating the Hatch Act.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches Beto O'Rourke attack ads
Gov. Greg Abbott brands Beto O'Rourke as "Wrong Way O'Rourke" in a new campaign ad that criticizes the El Paso Democrat for his support of Black Lives Matter and efforts to defund the police.For the record: O'Rourke hasn't actually said he's running for governor. Yes but: It looks increasingly...
White House details Biden's schedule for second major foreign trip | CNN Politics
The White House on Tuesday detailed President Joe Biden’s schedule for his second major foreign trip, in which he will attend a series of key meetings and summits with world leaders in Europe.
www.cnn.comInstagram's dangers to children unite liberal and conservative lawmakers who agree on little else
A top Democrat and Republican are going after one of the most ubiquitous forces on Earth: Facebook. Blumenthal and Blackburn are an unlikely pair.
1 in 4 American Jews say they experienced antisemitism in the last year
A new report from American Jewish Committee also found that, out of fear of antisemitism, 39% of American Jews changed their behavior, such as by not wearing items that would identify them as Jewish.
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'It's absolutely getting worse': Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection
"I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted," a woman can be heard saying in a voicemail left for Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in September. "You will never be safe in Arizona again."
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Manchin: IRS reporting requirements likely 'going to be gone' from spending bill
Democrats have been on the defensive over that proposal for weeks now, with both the banking industry and Republicans calling it an unfair intrusion into people’s everyday finances.
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Water levels jump back up in West after long drought
Lakes Tahoe, Oroville and Yosemite Falls reported increased water levels.
5 sticking points holding back Democrats’ spending package
Democrats say they’re in striking distance of reaching a long-sought deal on expanding social safety net programs, but still need to resolve a handful of key sticking points. Progressives and …
thehill.comRising Prices, Once Seen as Temporary, Threaten Biden's Agenda
WASHINGTON — At least once a week, a team of President Joe Biden’s top advisers meet on Zoom to address the nation’s supply chain crisis. They discuss ways to relieve backlogs at U.S. ports, ramp up semiconductor production for struggling automakers and swell the ranks of truck drivers. The...
CBP found 60 cases of misconduct in Border Patrol agents' Facebook postings. Just two were fired
A report released Monday the House Oversight and Reform Committee found a "number of failings at CBP, including an inconsistent disciplinary process."
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Head of teachers union praises op-ed claiming parents don't have right to shape kids' curriculum
The head of one of the most prominent teachers unions is facing a wave of backlash after tweeting support for an op-ed that argued parents don't have the right to shape their kids' school curriculum.
2 border agents are fired for offensive Facebook posts
Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers.
apnews.comChild care, climate change and $1.2 trillion worth of other initiatives face a Halloween deadline. Here's where we are.
Democrats still differ over what to strip out of Biden's budget bill, which is likely to be much smaller than the initial $3.5 trillion Biden pitched.
Biden ties Republican in race for Va. governor to Trump
President Joe Biden is framing the Virginia governor’s race as a repudiation of his predecessor, tying the Republican candidate to former President Donald Trump.
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Meet skimpflation: A reason inflation is worse than the government says it is
The economy is malfunctioning. We're spending more and getting less. The problem is bigger than just standard inflation.
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Thousands of hours of U.S. Capitol riot videos swamp attorneys
The thousands of hours of video of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters have overwhelmed the prosecutors and defense lawyers handling the hundreds of criminal cases and are delaying trials for some defendants.
The Facebook Papers: What you need to know | CNN Politics
New documents – The Facebook Papers – are bringing more clarity to the social media giant’s problems, and reinforcing a whistleblower’s claim that the platform profited off the spread of false information and relies on an algorithm that pushes fake news like drugs.
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Biden announces $100 million spending at ASEAN summit
President Joe Biden has announced a $100 million initiative meant to beef up the U.S. relationship with Southeast Asian nations.
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150 people arrested in US-Europe darknet drug probe
Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet.
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Manchin objects to IRS bank-reporting proposal
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday criticized a proposal to increase the amount of information the IRS receives about bank accounts, saying he thinks it is unlikely to be included in Democrats&#…
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They defended the 2020 election against Trump's lies. Now they are running for higher office in states that could decide 2024 | CNN Politics
Three politicians who stepped into high-profile roles in the last year to defend the integrity of the 2020 election are making voting rights central to their campaigns for higher office in states that could determine who wins the presidency in 2024.
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Sen. Coons condemns left-wing harassment of Sen. Sinema: 'not at all' appropriate
Coons caught up with Fox News in a Tuesday phone interview where he discussed President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda as well as the multitrillion-dollar proposals going through Congress.
'Let's try something different': Minneapolis residents to vote on ballot measure to replace police department
The proposal has divided the community, including those who had been allied in calling for police reform after Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd last year.
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Queen will not attend COP26 climate change summit
Buckingham Palace says the Queen, who has been advised to rest, is "disappointed" not to attend.
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Pelosi and House progressives gear up for a showdown over Biden agenda | CNN Politics
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House progressives are headed toward a major clash over the strategy to implement President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, replaying a debate from earlier this fall over the sequencing of key votes and threatening to torpedo a sweeping infrastructure bill in the process.
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Retail chains remove Chinese surveillance technology from shelves
Three major retail chains announced that they would no longer sell video surveillance hardware from companies linked to human rights abuses.
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Biden picks broadband-for-all advocate Rosenworcel to lead FCC
Jessica Rosenworcel, a champion of broadband access for low-income American households, is President Joe Biden's choice for permanent chair of the Federal Communications Commission, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
UVA event defending Thomas Jefferson sparks student blowback, conservative group says
The Young America's Foundation's University of Virginia chapter says it's facing a wave of blowback from other students over an upcoming event meant to defend the legacy of founding father Thomas Jefferson.
Few 911 operators trained to handle behavioral health crises: survey
A Pew survey published Tuesday found that most 911 operators lack training in how to handle behavioral health crises and have limited options in responding to crisis calls in general.Despite expert…
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Survivors recount deadly shooting spree at Idaho mall: "We just ran and kept running"
Two people were killed and four injured - including an officer - at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, authorities said.
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First on CNN: Biden administration expected to name GOP official who challenged Trump's lies to key election security role | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is expected to name Kim Wyman, a Republican secretary of state who challenged former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud, to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to protect future elections from foreign and domestic interference...
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Virginia governor's race remains deadlocked one week until election, new poll shows
The closely watched race for governor in Virginia between former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin remains deadlocked, according to the latest poll
EXPLAINER: What's a 'wealth tax' and how would it work?
To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires.
apnews.comSenators ramp up scrutiny on other social media, in wake of Facebook leaks
Senators are turning their attention to Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube today.
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Iran believed to be responsible for last week's attack on U.S. military base in Syria
Last week, five drones were launched from within Syria at al-Tanf, where approximately 200 U.S. troops are located.
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Democrats say spending deal imminent: 'Next few hours'
House Democrats say they are "hours" away from agreeing on the framework of a massive social welfare spending deal that has stalled for weeks due to intraparty differences. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters Tuesday an agreement is likely to come later Tuesday or…
www.washingtonexaminer.comPelosi tells Dems: 'Embrace this'
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Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria
U.S. officials say they believe Iran was behind the drone attack last week at the military outpost in southern Syria where American troops are based.
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Texas governor signs bill that bans transgender girls from female sports teams in schools
When the bill goes into effect in January, transgender students will be forced to compete on the team that corresponds to the sex on their birth certificate – which differs from their gender identity.
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Loudoun County students walk out in solidarity with victim of alleged sexual assault
Students walked out of classes at schools across Loudoun County, Va., on Tuesday in solidarity with victims of sexual assault in response to two recent incidents in the school district,&n…
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Biden moves FCC leftward with two new appointees
President Joe Biden nominated two liberals to fill out the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday, attempting to move the agency in a significantly more liberal direction that will likely result in restoring net neutrality rules and heightened telecommunications regulations.
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‘Not a life’: Israel keeps many Palestinians without legal status
Many in occupied West Bank angry about Israel’s failure to keep promises to grant them Palestinian identification cards.
Hostage families to Biden: 'Bring our fellow Americans home'
Relatives of more than two dozen American hostages and wrongful detainees held overseas are telling President Joe Biden in a letter that they question his administration’s commitment to bringing their loved ones home.
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Man charged with assaulting DC Police officer Fanone to be released | CNN Politics
One of the January 6 rioters charged in the assault of DC Police Officer Michael Fanone will be released from jail and put on house arrest at his parents’ home, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
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Former top FBI lawyer James Baker to take stand in Durham’s case against Michael Sussmann
Prosecutors revealed the FBI's former top lawyer will take the stand in next year’s trial of Michael Sussmann, who special counsel John Durham charged with lying to the bureau in 2016 as he pushed claims of secret Trump-Russia communications.
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McAuliffe and Youngkin are in a dead heat with one week to Virginia governor election, poll shows
Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin are tied at roughly 45% each, according to a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll released Tuesday.
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Wildlife agencies to cancel Trump endangered species rules
President Joe Biden’s administration is canceling two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protections for imperiled plants and wildlife
New York and New Jersey declare emergencies as heavy rain soaks the region
The National Weather Service predicts as much as 6 inches of rain, with flash flooding possible in urban settings just weeks after Hurricane Ida pummeled the area.
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Mo Brooks says he would ‘be proud’ if staff helped organize Jan. 6 rally
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) is denying reports of his possible involvement in the planning of the Jan. 6 rally, but said in an interview published Monday that he would be “proud” if a membe…
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Lawmakers defer some Jan. 6 document requests, seek others
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has “deferred” its requests for several dozen pages of Trump administration records at the White House’s urging.
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Japan's Princess Mako weds, then goes on TV to defend the marriage
Her new husband's family became tabloid fodder almost as soon as she announced her decision to marry him. She calls him "irreplaceable."
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‘Build Back Better era’: Democrats compare spending bill to New Deal and Great Society
History could look back on Democrats’ sweeping spending and infrastructure bills in the same fashion as the New Deal programs of the 1930s and Great Society programs of the 1960s.
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More people in Manchin’s, Sinema’s home states want to hold off on new spending: polls
A plurality of people in the home states of Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) want Congress to hold off on new spending in its multitrillion-dollar reconciliation package bec…
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Senior Pentagon official says ISIS-K could be capable of attacking US next year | CNN Politics
ISIS-K could be capable of carrying out attacks on the United States next year, the Pentagon’s top policy official said Tuesday.
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Michigan's Whitmer faces accusations of 'illegal' campaign contributions
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has amassed nearly $4 million in excess campaign contributions for her 2022 reelection bid, reports showed late Monday.
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U.S. consumer confidence rebounds; house price growth likely peaked
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in October as concerns about high inflation were offset by improving labor market prospects, suggesting economic growth was picking up after a turbulent third quarter.
US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company
Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns".
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‘Climate catastrophe’: World faces 2.7C temperature rise
UN chief says latest report a ‘thundering wake-up call’ as leaders prepare for crucial Glasgow climate talks.
Social media giants try to distance themselves from Facebook
“We do not prioritize profits over safety,” one executive said at a congressional hearing in arguing that YouTube is not Facebook.
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Biden's agenda faces critical week as Democrats look for social spending deal
Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday he's optimistic that Democrats could reach a framework agreement on a social spending package before Biden jets off to Glasgow.
Biden, orthodox patriarch discuss climate, religious freedom
President Joe Biden and the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians discussed ways to fight climate change, end the coronavirus pandemic and the importance of religious freedom during an Oval Office session Monday.
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Woman sues Kellogg's over lack of actual strawberries in Pop-Tarts
A new lawsuit accuses Kellogg's of not putting enough strawberries into its iconic toaster pastries.
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Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader
Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."
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‘This could be the ballgame:’ Biden goes all-in on Virginia
Rather than distance himself from a down-ballot race, the president has tied himself increasingly to it.
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Jill Biden: Cancer 'touches every American family'
First lady Jill Biden visited South Carolina on Monday, promoting efforts toward finding a cure for cancer and touring a cancer center in the state that played a pivotal role in her husband’s victory in the 2020 Democratic primary.
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Flags, tears, anthem: How Afghans celebrated their cricket win
Afghanistan’s win over Scotland in T20 World Cup gave Afghan people reason for joy and hope after two turbulent months.
More than not call ‘F*** Joe Biden’ chant appropriate
Your favorite media outlet might feel uncomfortable spelling it out, but more people than not believe the spreading chant of “F*** Joe Biden” and its meme, “Let’s Go Brandon,” are appropriate.
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'No reason' for US to choose between standing up to China and solar supply chain, White House says
The Biden administration can stand up to China’s human rights abuses while still pursuing President Joe Biden’s solar energy goals, the White House said.
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TikTok tells U.S. lawmakers it does not give information to China's government
An executive at TikTok faced tough questions on Tuesday during the video-sharing app's first appearance at a U.S. congressional hearing, saying it does not give information to the Chinese government and has sought to safeguard U.S. data.
Biden nominates FCC chair, new commissioner to give Democrats majority
Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will be designated to take on the role of permanent. Former FCC official Gigi Sohn has been nominated to the fifth seat.
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NRCC poll shows GOP in the lead over Democrats to retake House
House Republicans’ campaign arm released new polling Tuesday showing the party is in a strong position to retake the lower chamber as the 2022 midterm elections heat up.According to a new poll rele…
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Florida manatees dying in record numbers amid food scarcity
The state is experiencing an unprecedented die-off of manatees this year, with 959 documented deaths as of Oct. 1. That's already more than any full year on record.
www.nbcnews.comManchin jokes on party affiliation: ‘I don’t know where in the hell I belong’
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Tuesday that he gets asked about switching parties “every day” and joked that he isn’t sure where he belongs politically. Manchin, asked du…
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Dems confront flagging momentum for $1T-plus deal
The president was meeting with Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin on Tuesday evening.
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Durham to call former FBI general counsel James Baker to testify in case of former Clinton campaign attorney
Special Counsel John Durham plans to call former FBI General Counsel James Baker to testify in the case against former Clinton campaign attorney Michael Sussman, who was recently indicted for making false statements to the FBI.
Family of 5 in hiding from Taliban pleads for help getting out of Afghanistan
A family of five is in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan. Fearing their education makes them a Taliban target, they are pleading for help from American volunteers.
On the table for Thanksgiving this year? Higher food prices
For Turkey Day, expect increased food and energy costs to take a bigger bite out of your pocketbook.
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Disgruntled neighbor who killed 9 by arson gets life term
A man convicted of killing nine people in arson fires in his Ohio neighborhood has been sentenced to life in prison without parole
US has few good options if China seizes islands close to Taiwan, war game concludes US has few good options if China seizes islands close to Taiwan, war game concludes US has few good options if China seizes islands close to Taiwan, war game conclude
If China were to seize one of Taiwan's outlying islands, the US would have few good options to respond without risking a major escalation and a war between the superpowers, according to the conclusions from a recent war game conducted by foreign policy and defense experts.
U.S. can have solar supplies and stand up for rights in China -White House
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that the United States can have solar energy and still stand up for human rights, following criticism that solar imports from China are linked to forced labor.
GOP aligned group spotlights 'skyrocketing inflation' to target potentially vulnerable Senate Democrats
A Republican aligned outside group spotlights "skyrocketing inflation" to target potentially vulnerable Senate Democrats as it aims to torpedo massive social spending bill.
TikTok star accused of killing wife and her male companion after installing spying app on 5-year-old daughter's iPad
Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.
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Rust: Assistant director had previously been sacked over gun safety
Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another movie over gun safety violations.
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15 races to watch on Election Day
It’s an “off year” across the U.S. But there are more than a dozen races across the country that are worth watching — and offer a preview of the 2022 midterms.
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UN claims 2030 greenhouse emission goals not enough, world 'on track for climate catastrophe'
With less than one week until world leaders plan to meet in Glasgow for the Climate Change Conference, a UN report released Tuesday revealed goals to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will not be enough.
Biden blocks second Trump bid to withhold more Jan. 6 documents
U.S. President Joe Biden has blocked a second attempt by former President Donald Trump to withhold documents sought by lawmakers investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and ordered the latest batch to be handed over to Congress.
America has a gun violence problem. What do we do about it?
Gun violence has been a serious epidemic in America for decades. Researchers say the first step to curbing the violence is to dig into the details.
White House to host lawmakers as negotiations over agenda hit critical stage
President Biden hosted lawmakers at the White House on Tuesday as Democrats raced to find an agreement on a sweeping climate and social spending package including much of his domestic agenda.“…
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Saule Omarova could be next Biden nominee to go down with Banking Committee Dems reluctant to support her
A Senate Republican aide told Fox News they expect Saule Omarova to struggle making it out of the Banking Committee, and that if the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency nominee does, they expect "heightened" opposition from GOP senators.
Major US airlines, travel industry leaders donate more than 20,000 flights for Afghan evacuees | CNN Politics
Seven airlines, along with other travel industry leaders, are donating more than 20,000 airline tickets to Afghan evacuees to get to their final destinations in the US, matching an additional 20,000 flights contributed by the public, the White House, Welcome.US, major airlines and Miles4Migrants...
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Trump endorsed Herschel Walker, Max Miller and Sean Parnell. They're now facing scrutiny over their pasts
Donald Trump is throwing his support behind a trio of candidates whose troubled pasts have come under scrutiny, as he continues to influence the standards of the GOP from his post-presidency perch.
The type of gun used in most US homicides is not an AR-15
Handguns are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the nation’s gun murders.
Sinema confronted in airport for second time this month, ‘Don’t touch me’
A new video emerged Monday that showed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., being confronted by a woman who identified herself as a constituent who walked closely next to the senator, prompting Sinema to say, “Don’t touch me,” according to reports.
Trump-endorsed candidate leading GOP field to replace Crist in Florida: poll
Former President Trump’s preferred candidate is leading the GOP field to replace Rep. Charlie Crist (D), who is waging a bid for the governor’s mansion, in Florida, according to a new poll.Th…
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Tight race for Virginia governor enters final week with national implications on the line | CNN Politics
The neck-and-neck race for Virginia governor has entered its final week, with Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin nationalizing their campaigns in markedly different ways.
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Nor'easter drenching New York City, New Jersey, New England with heavy rain: Latest forecast
A nor'easter is pummeling New Jersey and the New York City area, drenching roadways with up to 4 inches of rain.
Loudoun County parents required to sign type of NDA to view CRT-affiliated curriculum
Parents of Loudoun County public school students have been asked to sign a type of nondisclosure agreement to view a curriculum connected to a group known to push critical race theory.
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Trudeau overhauls Canadian Cabinet, gives women top roles
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has overhauled his Cabinet and named prominent women to the foreign affairs and defense posts in the gender-balanced group of the government's top officials
Ex-surgeon confesses he took wife's 'body out of the airplane over the ocean'
Robert Bierenbaum was convicted in 2000 but maintained his innocence for years.
White House builds bridges with one of Black community’s most powerful groups
The Biden administration is intensifying its outreach to historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine.
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Microsoft says Russia-backed hackers are targeting cloud services, supply chain
Tech giant said it informed 609 customers they had been attacked 22,868 times by hacker group it calls Nobelium.
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This CBD supplement can help stressed-out professionals fall asleep faster & sleep more soundly
The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links.Over 35% of American adults sleep less than 7 hours a night, well below the recommended 8 to 9. And a…
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Former MLB manager Valentine runs for mayor in hometown
Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine is in a competitive race for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut.
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Hagerty urges Sanders to oppose immigration provisions backed by Big Tech in Dem spending bill
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., is urging Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to oppose immigration provisions in the proposed budget reconciliation bill that would make hundreds of thousands more employment-based green cards available - provisions Hagerty calls "the crown jewel of corporate...
Grenade detonated after routine traffic stop in Florida
Sheriff’s deputies found a grenade inside a pickup truck a routine traffic stop in north Florida
Internal poll shows McCrory with double-digit lead in North Carolina GOP Senate primary
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has the edge in the GOP primary to replace retiring Sen. Richard Burr (N.C.), according to an internal poll released by his campaign that shows him besting fo…
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Some US callers must now use 10-digit dialing as FCC sets up 988 crisis hotline | CNN Politics
Callers in parts of 35 states and one US territory now have to dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, as the US prepares to implement 988 as the three-digit number to quickly reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales hits near 20-year low — and humans are largely to blame
One of the world's most endangered large whale species continues to face declining populations as climate change and humans are "driving this species toward extinction," researchers say.
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Justice Department announces 150 arrests in operation targeting international darknet opioid trafficking | CNN Politics
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday the arrest of 150 individuals accused of participating in international darknet opioid trafficking as part of a law enforcement operation that also resulted in the seizure of weapons, drugs and more than $31 million in cash and virtual currencies.
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After 'bomb cyclone' soaks West Coast, Yosemite Falls roars back to life
"This is such a joy to see," one observer said.
www.nbcnews.comWife accused of dismembering man's body, collecting benefits
A 69-year-old Las Vegas woman is accused of defrauding the Social Security Administration of over $120,000 after she allegedly dismembered her dead husband’s body and threw his remains in the trash
Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
Last spring, as false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine the world's response to COVID-19, researchers at Facebook found they could reduce vaccine misinformation by tweaking how vaccine posts show up on users' newsfeeds
Supreme Court justices may have met a vaccine mandate some of them don't like
A group of unvaccinated Maine health care workers are asking the Supreme Court to block a state rule that mandates certain health care facilities require their employees to be fully vaccinated, arguing that the requirement violates their religious liberty rights.
Emails reveal dismay, anger over vaccine chief's firing
Emails show that the firing of Tennessee’s former vaccination director caught the state’s top health leaders off guard and sent them scrambling for answers
FDA advisers back Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 years old
The CDC must also weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
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Stress from the pandemic has made even basic decision-making difficult, poll finds
Daily tasks such as choosing what to wear are a struggle, particularly for younger adults, parents, Black people and Hispanic people, the American Psychological Association found.
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ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don't even have COVID
Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic or were too afraid to go to a hospital have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.
www.npr.orgAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey joins states pushing back against Biden administration's vaccine mandates
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey ordered state agencies to resist the Biden administration's coronavirus vaccine mandates on Monday, pledging to fight the White House in court. In her executive order, she says state officials should not penalize any business or individual for ignoring federal...
Moderna chairman says booster could be yearly
Moderna Chairman Noubar Afeyan indicated on Tuesday that his company’s COVID-19 shot could require yearly boosters. “It may well need an annual booster, potentially varying on…
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U.S. FDA advisers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children
An expert panel on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
Birx: Trump adviser squeezed out health officials to downplay seriousness of Covid-19
Scott Atlas had rapidly consolidated power on a platform that downplayed the seriousness of Covid to most Americans.
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Massachusetts extends school mask mandate through mid-January
Mask requirements at most Massachusetts public schools will be extended until Jan. 15, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Tuesday…
thehill.comAxios-Ipsos poll: Confidence in Biden to rescue economy from COVID-19 slides
Data: Axios/Ipsos poll; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosConfidence in President Biden's ability to rescue the economy from COVID-19 has dropped since January, even as Americans' faith rises in his ability to make the vaccine widely accessible, according to the latest installment of the Axios/Ipsos...
Racial discrimination in vaccine administration undermines public health
Vermont’s policy to allocate the availability of vaccine booster shots based on race makes no sense.
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US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements
Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules requiring most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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In Nicaragua, thousands go to Honduras border crossings for Covid-19 vaccines
Promoting vaccines for Nicaraguans, Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez wrote on Twitter that “the solidarity and brotherhood of Hondurans crosses borders.”
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Alabama governor instructs state agencies to fight federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates | CNN Politics
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order directing state executive branch agencies to cooperate with the Alabama attorney general’s office as it challenges the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandates and, when possible, to not comply with the federal effort.
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Covid-19 vaccination rates for kids echo regional disparities, worrying doctors
CDC data analyzed by NBC News reveal stark regional disparities that are deepening across the country.
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Here's the toll the pandemic has taken on school enrollment
From preschool to college, enrollment of students of all ages dropped during the pandemic.
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