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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin paved the way Tuesday to annex more of Ukraine and escalate the war by claiming that residents of a large swath overwhelmingly supported joining with Russia in stage-managed referendums the U.S. and its Western allies have dismissed as illegitimate.
Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for winds, floods
Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity.
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Senate advances deal to fund government ahead of Friday deadline to avert shutdown
The successful procedural vote came after Sen. Joe Manchin backed off his push to include an energy and infrastructure provision, lacking enough GOP support to break a filibuster.
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Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
Facebook says it has identified and stopped a sprawling network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine throughout Western Europe.
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Donald Trump wins ruling in rape accuser Carroll's defamation lawsuit
A federal appeals court set aside a judge's ruling that Donald Trump could be sued for defamation by E. Jean Carroll after denying he raped her.
Secret Service gave investigators phones of 24 agents involved in Jan. 6 response
DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari asked for the phones around the time he launched a criminal probe into the Secret Service’s missing text messages from Jan. 6, 2021.
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Trump back on Forbes 400; new estimate reveals his net worth - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has reclaimed his place among the Forbes 400 list of the richest people in the United States after falling off last year. As a result of his net worth jumping by a whopping $700 million to a six-year high of $3.2 billion, Trump is now ranked the No. 343 richest person
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CIA director says Putin's military has a lot of problems, "manpower only one of them"
"It's not as if throwing people like cannon fodder toward the front" will solve Putin's military issues in Ukraine, CIA Director Bill Burns said.
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Hurricane Ian: Cuba begins restoring power after storm
The island's electrical system experienced a complete collapse in the wake of the deadly storm.
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Manchin's energy permitting proposal stripped from funding bill after GOP, progressive opposition
Sen. Joe Manchin Tuesday asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to take energy permitting language out of a government funding bill.
Russian proxies in Ukraine claim victory in annexation votes
UN says it remains ‘fully committed’ to Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘within its internationally recognised borders’.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall with catastrophic wind and rain
The life-threatening category four storm makes landfall on the state's south-western coast.
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Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs
The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon.
Analysis: Putin’s draft could upend the deal that kept him in power | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has managed the unexpected in just under a week: upending the social contract that has kept him in power for over two decades.
www.cnn.comDoug Mastriano said in 2019 women who violated proposed abortion ban should be charged with murder
Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, said in 2019 that women who underwent abortions that ran afoul of his proposed ban, if it were enacted into law, should be charged with murder.
Treasury secretary eyed in White House midterm shake-up: Report - Washington Examiner
White House officials are weighing the possible departure of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen after the November elections as part of a Cabinet shake-up, according to a report.The decision is not final and is expected to hinge on the outcome of the midterm elections, sources familiar with the...
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McConnell backs Senate's election reform bill, calls Cheney-backed plan a 'non-starter'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will back a bipartisan bill to reform the Electoral Count Act after the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
How China, Russia recently sought to spread political misinformation online, according to Meta
Social media accounts with ties to users in China and Russia posed as media outlets in an attempt to manipulate users, Meta employees told reporters on Monday
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban as governor signs 13 reproductive health bills
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
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Nord Stream pipelines hit by suspicious leaks in possible sabotage; Russia says it has 'a right' to use nuclear weapons
European officials are investigating what they suspect is sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines that bring natural gas from Russia to Europe via the Baltic Sea.
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans hold Trump 'responsible' for Capitol attack on Jan. 6, poll shows
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans believe Donald Trump was "directly responsible" for the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a new poll.
Pro-Moscow officials say occupied areas have voted to join Russia in referendums dismissed as illegitimate by the West
Pro-Moscow officials say that residents in all four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia.
www.cbsnews.comA judge rebuked Republicans over warnings of violence if an investigation into Trump 'doesn't go his way'
Sentencing a Capitol rioter, a judge decried Republicans for predicting or outright calling for street violence if Donald Trump faces criminal charges.
Nadler clashed with Pelosi and Schiff during Trump impeachment: Book - Washington Examiner
As House Democrats geared up for the first impeachment of then-President Donald Trump in 2019, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) became agitated with his party over the process, which he derided as "unconstitutional," according to a new book. Nadler wanted his Judiciary Committee to oversee...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislative package protecting and expanding abortion access into law | CNN Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed into law a slate of bills aimed at protecting and expanding access to abortion in the state.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister of Saudi Arabia
The announcement from King Salman came after White House sent three advisers to meet with MBS over the weekend.
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Prospective jurors in Oath Keepers trial compare Jan. 6 Capitol attack to 9/11
The trial of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday heard some prospective jurors express fears that reliving that day would be too traumatic for them to be impartial.
McConnell and Republicans back Senate's post-Jan. 6 election reform bill
The Electoral Count Reform Act was successfully voted out of committee in the Senate on Tuesday as Mitch McConnell gave his support
Maryland couple pleads guilty to selling nuclear-related secrets
Maryland couple pleads guilty to selling nuclear-related secrets after a judge rejected an initial plea agreement.
Russians flock to Georgia, again, as Putin escalates war
New waves of Russians have arrived in Georgia, desperate to avoid joining troops in Ukraine.
Texas AG Ken Paxton fires back at critics over claims he fled home to avoid subpoena
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton disputed a report that he fled his home to avoid being served a subpoena regarding an abortion rights lawsuit, claiming that he felt unsafe.
Millions of Americans believe force justified to restore Trump to White House, University of Chicago study finds
This number has come down by about 10 million since June 2021.
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House Jan. 6 panel postpones hearing set for Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian
"In light of Hurricane Ian bearing down on parts of Florida, we have decided to postpone tomorrow's proceedings," Thompson and Cheney said.
WATCH: DeSantis reaffirms gratitude for Biden cooperation in hurricane response - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) reaffirmed his gratitude for President Joe Biden's cooperation in the Hurricane Ian response effort.https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1574929573325799425?s=20&t=NSNfquI4dcwSdjyZzGM9AgIn an interview with Sean Hannity, the Florida governor echoed his earlier...
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Georgia Gov. Kemp opposes changing Atlanta Braves' name, says World Series champs need to ‘keep chopping'
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he strongly supports the Atlanta Braves keeping their name. Kemp teamed up with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a re-election rally
White House, FEMA urge Floridians to listen to local officials, evacuate if asked as Hurricane Ian approaches
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell urged Floridians not to underestimate Hurricane Ian and listen to local officials as the now Category 3 storm approaches.
Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba dark, prompts Florida evacuations
Residents in Cuba talk of destruction as people in Florida prepare for the arrival of the intensifying storm.
Senate takes key vote to advance government funding after Manchin drops plan amid GOP backlash | CNN Politics
The Senate voted on Tuesday to take up a stop-gap bill that would keep the government funded through December 16 as lawmakers work to avert a shutdown by the end of the week.
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Biden approval edges up to 41%, Reuters/Ipsos finds
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating edged higher this week, though he remains deeply unpopular, with just six weeks to go before the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found.
Mitch McConnell: Democrats need more moderates like Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat, discussed her friendship with Mitch McConnell and the importance of both the filibuster and bipartisanship.
Pipe bomb found behind grocery store in Colorado suburb: Police
A bomb squad disabled a pipe bomb found behind a Safeway grocery store in Littleton, Colorado, on Tuesday, police said.
Why the GOP has shunned some Republicans in key races
Three Republicans running in what should be winnable races this year have been all but abandoned by the national GOP, leaving them in limbo with just over a month to go until November’s midterm elections.
Pelosi, Schumer push Biden to take tougher stand against Chinese investment
Congressional Democratic leaders are pushing President Biden to take a tougher stand against Chinese Communist Party investments within the United States.
Biden introduces administration's plans to increase competition across industries
President Joe Biden announced his administration's plans to crackdown on fees and increase competition across various industries during a speech at the White House on Monday.
Pence’s political nonprofit group airing ads to unseat House Democrats targeted by Republicans - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence is accelerating efforts to help Republicans win the House majority as his political nonprofit group hits the airwaves in two targeted swing districts with advertising attacking Reps. Elaine Luria (D-VA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI).The fresh spots from Advancing...
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Analysis: Gaffe or insight? Deciphering Biden's unguarded answers
"Yes," U.S. forces will defend Taiwan if it is invaded by China. Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "butcher" who "cannot remain in power." And the COVID-19 pandemic is "over."
Hurricane Ian tracker live: Landfall made in Cayo Costa as Category 4 storm smashes Florida - Washington Examiner
Hurricane Ian tracker live: Landfall made in Cayo Costa as Category 4 storm smashes Florida By Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Reporter & Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter Live Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an early morning update Wednesday on the path of the hurricane. Hurricane Ian...
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Dem blasts 'unlimited' and 'undisclosed' contributions despite taking thousands from 'dark money' funded group
Oregon Democrat Tina Kotek slammed "unlimited" and "undisclosed" political contributions, but her gubernatorial campaign took hundreds of thousands from a "dark money" funded group.
Mitch McConnell gives big boost to electoral bill in response to January 6 attack | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday he would support legislation that would make it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, an endorsement that will bolster its chances for passage in his chamber and puts him at sharp odds with former President Donald Trump...
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Russians who fled Putin's mobilization speak out
Huge lines of traffic have formed at Russia's borders as Russians seek to get out, after Putin calls for nationwide draft for war in Ukraine.
Mexico: Prosecutor investigating missing students case resigns
Rights group backing families of 43 disappeared students says resignation ‘extremely concerning’ for search for justice.
Predicting Hurricane Ian's track has been difficult. An expert tells us why
The National Weather Service's Joel Cline wants residents to know when danger is coming. But he adds, "If people think of a hurricane as a dot and a city as a dot, I think they've missed the point."
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January 6 Committee postpones hearing as Hurricane Ian approaches
The Jan. 6 Committee decided to postpone its scheduled hearing for Wednesday because of the approach of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to batter Florida's coast.
Trump fan who assaulted Officer Fanone on Jan. 6 sentenced to more than 7 years in prison
Kyle Young, a Donald Trump fan who assaulted then-D.C. police officer Mike Fanone at the Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison.
Iran security forces clash with protesters over Amini's death
Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday, state media and social media said, as protests raged on over the death of young Iranian woman Mahsa Amini.
Attorneys for Musk, Twitter argue over information exchange
A Delaware judge heard more arguments over the exchange of information by lawyers in the Twitter lawsuit that seeks to force billionaire Elon Musk to carry through with his $44 billion acquisition of the social platform
Manchin and Schumer drop permitting reform, clearing way for stopgap spending bill - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Tuesday asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to drop permitting reform from a crucial stopgap funding bill, clearing a path for the legislation to pass as Congress scrambles to fund the government before an end-of-week deadline. MIDTERM ELECTIONS EXPECTED...
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N.Y. Fed: Biggest student debt relief favors least well off
The Biden administration's plan to provide student loan debt forgiveness will most benefit Americans who live in less affluent parts of the country - the South in particular, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
Kremlin announces vote, paves way to annex part of Ukraine
Pro-Moscow officials say that residents in all four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia
Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums
The so-called referendums — which Ukraine, the U.S. and others have denounced as shams — are widely viewed as an initial Kremlin move toward formal Russian annexation of the territories.
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Tampa mayor gets Biden phone call live during press conference: 'I got a call from the president'
Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor was in the middle of a press conference warning about Hurricane Ian when she was interrupted by a call from President Biden.
Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
Pro-Moscow officials say residents in one of the four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia in Kremlin-orchestrated referendums.
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California murder suspect, teen daughter killed in shootout
California authorities say an abducted 15-year-old girl and her father — a fugitive wanted in the death of the teen’s mother — were killed in a shootout with law enforcement.
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White House's Deese says strong dollar reflects strength of U.S. economy
Now more than ever, the strength of the U.S. dollar reflects the relative strength of the U.S. economy, White House economic adviser Brian Deese told reporters on Tuesday.
50 surprising things Americans actually agree on
The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.
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Georgia Senate showdown: Warnock and Walker disagree on whether Atlanta Braves should change their name
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker trade fire over whether Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves should change their name, and over abortion.
Advanced anti-aircraft weapons head to Ukraine in 2 months
The Pentagon will deliver the first two advanced NASAMS anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in the next two months, providing Kyiv with a weapon that it has pressed for since earlier this year.
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Medvedev raises spectre of Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine
An ally of President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday outlined the scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine, saying that the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be too scared of a 'nuclear apocalypse' to directly enter the conflict in reponse.
Oklahoma district attorney hospitalized after being stabbed - Washington Examiner
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler was briefly hospitalized after allegedly being stabbed by a family member Tuesday, per his office. His daughter, Jennifer Kunzweiler, has been arrested in connection to the stabbing, according to police. “Unfortunately today, I found...
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Bernie Sanders on what Democrats "have to recognize" before the 2022 midterm elections
A recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Republicans are still very likely to recapture the house, but Democrats do have some momentum—including in the Senate races.
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White House says 'we welcome' Russians applying for US asylum amid Putin conscription
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday encouraged Russian men to apply for asylum in the U.S. Tens of thousands of men have fled Russia to avoid Putin's draft.
Trump might be protected from E. Jean Carroll lawsuit, court rules
The appeals court ruled that as an employee of the federal government, the president is protected from certain lawsuits.
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Airlines scrap over 2,000 U.S. flights as Hurricane Ian set to make landfall
Airlines canceled over 2,000 U.S. flights on Tuesday and Wednesday and some Florida airports halted operations as they braced for impact from Hurricane Ian, which was set to make landfall in the state.
Treasury Secretary Yellen touts clean energy tax incentives Biden signed into law
The new incentives put the nation on a "strong course" toward substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, Yellen said.
5 high school football players shot, 1 dead in Philly: Police
At least one student is dead and four others are wounded after gunfire erupted after a high school football scrimmage in Philadelphia, police said.
Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year
For the first time in a decade, Americans will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan, which covers routine doctors’ visits and other outpatient care.
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Dueling Wisconsin Senate candidates want to 'support law enforcement' in key midterm state
Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes talk about rising crime in Wisconsin and the importance of supporting law enforcement officers.
Cuba entirely without power after Hurricane Ian
Cuba's electrical grid collapsed late on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power shortly after the passage of Hurricane Ian, which ravaged the western end of the island with violent winds and flooding.
Biden speaks with Florida Governor DeSantis about Hurricane Ian
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday evening and discussed about how the federal government could help the state in preparing for Hurricane Ian, the White House said.
SEE IT: Stunning photos show aftermath of NASA spacecraft’s collision with asteroid - Washington Examiner
Italy's space agency released the first images of the aftermath of NASA's historic mission to ram an asteroid with a spacecraft. NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test targeted an asteroid 6.8 million miles from Earth that didn't pose an immediate threat but was intended to test the technology...
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Hurricane Ian knocked out power to all of Cuba and is now heading toward Florida where officials urge evacuations | CNN
More than 2.5 million Floridians were under some kind of evacuation warning Tuesday as Hurricane Ian marched closer to the state’s west coast after knocking out power across all of Cuba.
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First lawsuit filed to block Biden's student loan handout
The first lawsuit was filed Tuesday morning against the Department of Education to block President Biden’s move to cancel more than $500 billion in student loan debt.
Nord Stream pipeline leaks: What happened, what’s the impact?
Unusual leaks in two gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany trigger concerns about sabotage.
McConnell endorses bipartisan electoral reform bill - Washington Examiner
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will support the bipartisan electoral reform bill that emerged from the Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday afternoon.The bill, intended to make it harder to object to presidential election results following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, received the...
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Trump climbs back onto the Forbes 400 richest Americans list
The former president, who fell out of the rankings last year, has been helped by his Truth Social investment.
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Kamala Harris centers Asia trip around security, adds Korean DMZ to tour
During a meeting between U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Vice President Harris made security the center of the conversation.
Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000
President Joe Biden is formally keeping the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
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Gunmen kill 14-year-old and shoot four others at Philadelphia high school - Washington Examiner
A pair of gunmen in Philadelphia killed a 14-year-old and shot four others outside Roxborough High School on Tuesday afternoon. The five victims, all students, were leaving a football scrimmage between three high schools when they were "ambushed" by the two gunmen, according to police...
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Election Brief: Democrats' messaging headed into midterms show party's priorities
Six weeks from election day, the midterms are heating up as Democrats try to hold their slim House majority and Republicans seek to improve their chances of retaking the Senate
Ex-Democratic congressman sentenced to prison in yearslong Pennsylvania election fraud scheme | CNN Politics
Expelled former Democratic congressman Michael “Ozzie” Myers has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for federal election fraud dating back to 2014, the Justice Department said Tuesday, and was immediately taken into custody.
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EU vows to protect energy network after 'sabotage' of Russian gas pipeline
The European Union on Wednesday promised a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure after saying it suspected sabotage was behind gas leaks discovered this week on subsea Russian pipelines to Europe.
U.S. justice Alito says he is mindful of 'real world' impact of Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, author of a blockbuster ruling that revoked nationwide abortion rights, said on Tuesday that his Catholic faith requires him to consider the real-world implications of his decisions on the nation's highest court.
Ride-hailing firm Lyft slams brakes on U.S. hiring as recession fears mount
Lyft Inc is freezing all hiring in the United States through the end of the year, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, making the ride-hailing firm the latest to pause recruitment as high inflation forces cost-cutting measures.
House Republicans urge Biden admin to 'take every possible step' to stop illegal migration from Venezuela
House Republicans wants DHS to take "every possible step" to stop illegal immigration from Venezuela, as the border cities has seen a spike in migrant encounters.
Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties
The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.
Youngkin is ‘hugging everyone’ as he tries to build a brand as the GOP’s great unifier | CNN Politics
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is crisscrossing the country this fall to stump for the whole gamut of Republican gubernatorial hopefuls – from ardent pro-Trumpers like Kari Lake of Arizona and Tudor Dixon of Michigan to establishmentarians like Jim Pillen of Nebraska. And on Tuesday, Youngkin...
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Hurricane Ian gets nasty quickly, turbocharged by warm water
Hurricane Ian is quickly gaining monstrous strength as it moves over oceans partly heated up by climate change, just like 30 other Atlantic tropical storms since 2017 that became much more powerful in less than a day.
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WATCH: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s helicopter hog hunt contest - Washington Examiner
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making liberals crazy again.Just like when she stirred it up with AR-15 rifle giveaways, this time also involves guns — and much more.“We’re going HOG HUNTING!” the conservative pro-gun Republican said in a new YouTube offer. “Enter for the chance for you...
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GOP hopes tough-on-crime message defuses abortion backlash with suburban women
Republican candidates for Congress are hoping that a tough stance on crime will make inroads with suburban women upset over the Supreme Court's overturning of abortion protections.
12 civilians killed by US military operations in 2021, Pentagon report says | CNN Politics
Twelve civilians were killed and five civilians were injured because of US military operations in 2021, according to a congressionally mandated Pentagon report released Tuesday.
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Jill Biden hosts White House reading for student poets
Jill Biden has hosted a White House reading by this year's group of National Student Poets. The first lady is an English and writing teacher who says she has turned to poetry at times in her own life to find the joy in other people's words.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled home to avoid subpoena, affidavit says
A process server said Paxton avoided him for more than an hour from inside his house, then dashed toward the truck and the couple drove off.
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Democrat Fetterman wins U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, Edison Research projects
Control of the U.S. Senate is at stake in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, as Republicans need to pick up only one seat to win control of the 100-seat chamber, which would allow them to block much of President Joe Biden's agenda.
Seniors to get a break on Medicare Part B premiums in 2023 | CNN Politics
Medicare beneficiaries will see their Part B premiums decrease in 2023, the first time in more than a decade that the tab will be lower than the year before, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
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Biden's office was concerned about 'political sensitivities' of releasing Senate papers, 2010 email reveals
The counsel's office of Vice President Biden was concerned about "political sensitivities" that could arise from the release of his Senate papers
VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Japan meetings
Vice President Kamala Harris has highlighted a new U.S. law boosting support for computer chip manufacturing as she met with Japanese technology executives on Wednesday.
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George Gascon accused of punishing veteran prosecutors with ‘vindictive demotions’ after recall bid - Washington Examiner
Three veteran Los Angeles prosecutors are speaking out against their boss, District Attorney George Gascon, for transferring them to lesser positions after they publicly backed his recall.They say the moves are retaliatory because the trio vocalized how residents have suffered under Gascon’s...
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U.S. approves 50 states' EV charging plans
The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Tuesday it has approved the electric vehicle charging station plans for all 50 states, Washington and Puerto Rico covering about 75,000 miles (120,700 kms) of highways.
In key midterm states, Dem voters move on from abortion, now say protecting democracy top election issue
Several recent polls have found that "threats to the democracy," is one of the most important issues to Democrat voters in several states, trumping abortion and the economic climate.
U.S. offshore oil output drops as Hurricane Ian takes aim
About 11% of oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut on Tuesday as a powerful Hurricane Ian forced oil companies to evacuate workers and the storm took aim at Florida.
WATCH: Texas couple shocked to receive small armory of M16s - Washington Examiner
A couple in Texas was shocked when they received a small armory of M16 fully-automatic assault rifles after buying gun storage cases online. The Houston couple, whose identities have not been released, said they believed they were purchasing roughly 100 storage cases for guns via a resell on...
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Virginia students protest Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed transgender policies
Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.
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Mom speaks out after daughter dies from suspected fentanyl overdose
A Texas mom is speaking out after her daughter died earlier this month following a suspected fentanyl overdose, in the hopes that she can prevent similar tragedies.
DHS in crosshairs over migrant flights from Florida, Texas to Democrat sanctuary cities
The Department of Homeland Security is underwire from both Republicans and Democrats over the shipping of illegal immigrants from the U.S-Mexico border to sanctuary cities in the north.
The strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other tropical cyclone records
Idalia is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay region ever on record. Here is a look at the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
Russia-Ukraine war by the numbers: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 219th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Pennsylvania showdowns: Fetterman topping Oz, Shapiro leading Mastriano, in new poll
With 6 weeks to go until Election Day, a new poll in the key battleground of Pennsylvania indicates Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman ahead of GOP nominee Mehmet Oz in the Senate race
Fed's Harker says housing shortage a key inflation driver
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Tuesday a housing shortage is a key driver of the nation's historic surge in inflation.
Stealthy solar storm strikes Earth and baffles some scientists - Washington Examiner
A stealthy solar storm thrashed into Earth late Monday into early Tuesday, according to scientists. The storm does not appear to have caused significant disruptions but had the potential to enhance the aurora borealis natural light display in some regions and mildly interfere with GPS and other...
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DOJ declares seized Mar-a-Lago materials list full and accurate despite Trump's claims of planted evidence | CNN Politics
The Justice Department submitted, as part of the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago search, a slightly revised inventory of the materials seized in the search, along with an FBI affidavit indicating that the new inventory fully reflects what was taken.
Walker charges Warnock’s ‘demonized’ the police; emphasizes his independence from Trump
Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker targets Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia over crime, spotlights his independence from Donald Trump, in Fox News Digital interview
South Carolina lawmakers won't pass stricter abortion laws
Abortion laws in South Carolina almost certainly won’t get more restrictive after Republicans in the General Assembly couldn’t agree on a total ban.
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U.S. fines 16 Wall Street firms $1.8 bln for talking deals, trades on personal apps
U.S. regulators on Tuesday fined 16 financial firms, including Barclays , Bank of America , Citigroup , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley and UBS , a combined $1.8 billion after staff discussed deals and trades on their personal devices and apps.
Sen. Hawley to introduce bill empowering states to deport illegal immigrants
Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation to allow states to enforce federal immigration law – including allowing them to deport illegal immigrants.
Biden administration ‘actively’ working on request for foreign diesel ship to enter port in Puerto Rico | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is under increasing pressure to approve a federal waiver to permit a foreign diesel ship to enter a port in Puerto Rico, but administration officials have emphasized that they need to ensure the move would be legal before they move forward.
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Why COVID cases are not rising dramatically despite schools being open
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have not dramatically risen since students returned to school, but experts said testing has also declined, which could be masking infections.
Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US | CNN
There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far behind.
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U.S. FDA clears additional lots of Moderna's Covid booster amid shortage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it has authorized an additional five batches of Moderna Inc's updated Covid booster shots made at a Catalent facility in Indiana, after it deemed them safe for use.
Health experts urge masking to slow a next wave as city relaxes COVID rules
Cases are rising in Europe, presaging new infections in NYC.
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Study confirms link between COVID-19 vaccination and temporary increase in menstrual cycle length
Large NIH-funded study included participants in North America and Europe.
‘Astronomical rate’: More people have died from a fatal overdose than COVID-19 in Nashville
According to the Metro Nashville Health Department, since the beginning of the COVID-19 Outbreak in March of 2020, more people have died from a suspected fatal overdose.
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Truckers, lawmaker push for U.S. to drop foreign visitor vaccine requirement
A group representing truck drivers in North America and a New York lawmaker on Monday asked the Biden administration to rescind a requirement for foreign visitors to be vaccinated.
3 new omicron offshoots could prompt COVID resurgence
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are declining nationwide; however, health officials say the trend likely won’t last. The coronavirus thrives in cold weather, and temperatures are dropping. Experts warn it’s possible the virus’ next resurgence may come not just in...
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Updated: Study identifies Covid-19 patients with mutations indicating remdesivir resistance
As the bivalent booster season kicks off in earnest, a new study published yesterday from NYU researchers identifies two cases of mutated coronavirus resistant to Gilead's remdesivir in immunocompromised individuals. The two patients in their 50s and 60s had both undergone kidney transplants...
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Binge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young Women - Neuroscience News
Women in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social...
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Flu shot and Omicron COVID-19 booster: What to know about doubling up
Updated Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a freshly formulated flu vaccine, are available this fall. Here's what experts recommend when it comes to vaccination through the rest of 2022.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Updates COVID-19 Test Policy, Encourages Developers to Seek Traditional Premarket Review for Most Test Types
FDA updated its COVID-19 test policy to ensure continued access to tests while encouraging their transition to traditional premarket review pathways.
Michigan adds 14,678 cases, 160 deaths from COVID-19 over last week
Tuesday’s additions bring the state's overall totals to 2,836,167 cases and 38,624 deaths since the virus was first detected here in March 2020.
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Doctors who knowingly spread Covid-19 lies should be held accountable
Physicians account for three of the 12 individuals thought to be responsible for nearly three-questers of anti-vaccine content on Facebook.
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