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POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. defense chief urged Ukraine’s allies to “move at the speed of war” to get more and heavier weapons to Kyiv as Russian forces rained fire on eastern and southern Ukraine amid new fears the fighting could spill over the country’s borders.
'Ridiculous': Rand Paul's comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine blasted as echoing Putin's propaganda
The Kentucky senator's comments came during an exchange on Capitol Hill with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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High court could free Biden to end Trump asylum policy
The Supreme Court is questioning lower-court orders that have blocked the Biden administration from ending a controversial Trump-era immigration program for asylum-seekers.
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House panel to explore impeachment, judicial ethics in wake of Ginni Thomas texts
House Democrats on Wednesday will hold a hearing on Supreme Court ethics and the possibility of impeaching justices, a move that follows the revelation of controversial text messages from Ginni Tho…
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READ: Text messages Sean Hannity, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ivanka Trump and others sent to Mark Meadows | CNN Politics
CNN has obtained 2,319 text messages that former President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sent and received between Election Day 2020 and President Joe Biden’s January 20, 2021 inauguration.
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McCarthy’s comment on Trump pardon could be key for Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is scrutinizing one particular phrase from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) leaked calls with other top Republica…
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Trump drawn to celebrity in weighing midterm endorsements
Republicans hoping to emerge from crowded primaries this year have spent tens of thousands of dollars hiring operatives with ties to former President Donald Trump.
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McCarthy courts the extremists he once saw as dangerous as he eyes power | CNN Politics
There’s one golden rule in the Republican Party in the age of Donald Trump: Only those who call out extremism and violent speech in public pay a political price.
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Pentagon chief calls Russia nuclear rhetoric 'dangerous'; U.S. to send diplomats back to Ukraine
Russia has said that the threat of a nuclear war is "very, very significant."
Zelenskyy demands 'global control' over Russia's nuclear capabilities after 'completely irresponsible actions'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with a speech condemning Russia's “completely irresponsible actions” around nuclear power plants during its invasion and calling for “global control” of the Kremlin's nuclear capabilities.
Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others
President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term. Biden is providing clemency to a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent from Chicago convicted of federal bribery charges that he tried to sell a copy of an agency file.
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A major recession is coming, Deutsche Bank warns | CNN Business
Deutsche Bank raised eyebrows earlier this month by becoming the first major bank to forecast a US recession, albeit a “mild” one.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Exclusive: New drone video shows Russian military vehicles and forces on Bucha street strewn with civilian bodies
Civilians are fleeing the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, which has fallen to Russian control and is expected to stage what Ukrainian leaders have called a sham referendum. Follow here for live news updates.
Rand Paul argues US should not have backed Ukraine's NATO aspirations, citing Russia's stated reasoning behind invasion | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken forcefully pushed back Tuesday when Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky pointed out that Ukraine and Georgia were once part of the Soviet Union as Paul appeared to raise Moscow’s alleged rationale about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies
Officials in Poland and Bulgaria say Russia is suspending deliveries of natural gas to their countries starting Wednesday.
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Gaetz lashes out at McCarthy, Scalise after leaked comments
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) slammed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Tuesday after The New York Times published a report that featured r…
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Biden was 'positive' about eliminating student debt but made no commitments, lawmaker says | CNN Politics
During a meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Monday, President Joe Biden appeared “positive” about the idea of forgiving at least $10,000 in Americans’ student loan debt but did not make a definite commitment on the matter, according to a congresswoman in the room.
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Ukraine shot down Russian plane with help from US intel: Report
Intelligence from the United States helped Ukraine thwart a key Russian aerial operation, according to a new report.
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Kansas lawmaker's remarks about trans colleague cause furor
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
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In new audio, McCarthy worried comments by certain GOP lawmakers could incite violence after Jan. 6
The audio recordings, obtained by The New York Times, include the House GOP leader’s naming colleagues whom he considered potential threats.
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McCarthy said Gaetz was ‘putting people in jeopardy’ with remarks post-Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) aired frustration with members of his own party for making disparaging comments about GOP colleagues, saying lawmakers such as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla…
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Kyiv pulls down Soviet-era monument symbolising Russian-Ukrainian friendship
Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday dismantled a huge Soviet-era monument in the centre of Kyiv meant to symbolise friendship between Russia and Ukraine, a response to Moscow's invasion, according to the city's mayor.
www.reuters.comGeorgia Gov. Kemp looks as if he’s crushing a Trump-backed GOP primary challenge
With just weeks to go until the May 24 primary, a second straight poll in Georgia has found Gov. Brian Kemp crushing former Sen. David Perdue in the Republican contest.
Democrats raise alarms, Republicans celebrate, Twitter under Elon Musk
Lawmakers reacted with warnings and cheers, largely along party lines, after Twitter announced Monday that Elon Musk was buying the social media giant for $44 billion.
US, allies hustling to save Ukraine; Rand Paul says US push to get Ukraine into NATO provoked invasion: April 26 recap
Rand Paul seemed sparked criticism he was touting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talking points. April 26 recap.
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Madeleine Albright honored by Biden, other world leaders
World leaders and the U.S. political and foreign policy elite joyously remembered America's first female secretary of state as mourners paid their respects to the late Madeleine Albright.
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Senate report finds "mistreatment" of military families by housing companies
"There are numerous times she will wake up in the middle of the night, hands covered in blood," a service member said of his daughter's health.
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Stocks sink as inflation, recession fears rattle Wall Street
Stocks fell Tuesday as a steep decline in technology stocks deepened Wall Street’s losses after a brutal start to 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 809 points Tuesday, fa…
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Here's everything we've learned about January 6 in the last 72 hours (and what comes next) | CNN Politics
The farther away we get from January 6, 2021, the more we learn about the circumstances surrounding it.
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Biden to grant clemency to 78 people, including pardon for former Secret Service agent
In addition to three pardons, Biden is expected to commute the sentences of 75 nonviolent drug offenders. They will be his first clemency grants since he took office.
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Analysis: How Europe may cope if Putin shuts off gas
Around 35 percent of the EU’s natural gas comes from Russia.
Hunter Biden business partner made 8 additional White House visits in 2016, visitor logs show
Schwerin, the president of since-dissolved investment fund Rosemont Seneca Partners, visited Ricchetti at least twice in 2016. The two visits occurred in room 272 on Feb. 29 and room 276 on Aug. 17 at the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), according to the 2016 White House visitor logs.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: UN’s Guterres arrives in Ukraine
Ukraine news from April 27: UN chief says humanitarian aid and securing evacuation of civilians are top priority.
What Musk's past tweets reveal about Twitter's next owner
Brash, outspoken and sometimes juvenile, Elon Musk has long been a prolific user of Twitter, the social media platform he now hopes to buy.
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Supreme Court Notebook: Roberts pays tribute to Breyer
The fertile mind of Justice Stephen Breyer has conjured a stream of hypothetical questions through the years that have, in the words of a colleague, “befuddled” lawyers and justices alike.
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Ukraine decapitates Russian 'friendship' statue in Kyiv
The demolition of a monument symbolizing the friendship Ukraine and Russia once had began with the decapitation of the figure representing the Russian side of the relationship.
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Singapore executes man on drugs charge, rejecting mental disability plea
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was on death row for years for trying to bring in a small amount of heroin.
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Female suicide bomber kills three Chinese teachers and Pakistani at Karachi university
A suspected female suicide bomber killed three Chinese teachers in Karachi on Tuesday, police and officials said, drawing strong condemnation from Beijing, in the first major attack this year against nationals of long-time ally China working in Pakistan.
What is Title 42, why is it ending and what's happening now at the border? | CNN Politics
Title 42, the Trump-era pandemic public health restrictions that became a key tool officials used to turn back migrants at the US-Mexico border, is set to expire on May 11. Here's a look at some of the key questions and answers about the policy.
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Manchin: Scaled-down bill should focus on inflation, debt reduction
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who late last year all but killed the Biden administration’s Build Back Better legislation, said on Tuesday that any new Democratic budget reconciliation bill should be …
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Jameela Jamil issues ‘last tweet’ after Elon Musk purchases Twitter: ‘Best of luck’
Jameela Jamil announced on Twitter Monday that she has released her "last tweet" on the social media platform. Her message comes after Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion.
U.S. Capitol riot panel to hold public hearings in June, chairman says
The U.S. Congress's official probe into the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by Donald Trump's supporters plans to hold public hearings in June before issuing a final report in early autumn, its chairman said on Tuesday. The House of Representatives Select Committee on Jan. 6 is "still...
Biden flips the switch on Trump's incandescent light bulb plan | CNN Politics
Trump complained about LED light bulbs, once telling House Republicans “I always look orange” in the energy-efficient lighting.
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Chinese drone giant DJI suspends business in Russia, Ukraine
Shenzhen-based firm says it is “reassessing compliance requirements” following controversy over role in Ukraine war.
Still rocked by opioid crisis, West Virginia now dealing with rise in fentanyl overdoses
West Virginia was ground zero in the opioid crisis and now faces a new phase as fentanyl overdoses in the area are on the rise.
Thanjavur accident: Eleven electrocuted in India temple procession
The accident occurred when a temple chariot touched a high-transmission live wire in Tamil Nadu.
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Judge ponders crisis in NYC jail system, 2nd-largest in US
The head of New York City’s jails has told a federal judge that he plans to begin implementing meaningful changes within days to the troubled Rikers Island jail complex
Donald Trump Jr. launches gun rights group, vows to fight Democratic gun control proposals
Fox News Digital has learned that Donald Trump Jr. will be launching the Second Amendment Task Force and will serve as the chairman of the group as it works to protect Americans’ right to bear arms.
Meatpacking CEOs set to take heat from Congress amid soaring prices
The CEOs of several meatpacking companies are expected to come under tough questioning from lawmakers Wednesday at a House hearing where soaring food prices are likely to take center stage.Househol…
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Federal appeals court ends legal challenge to Texas abortion law
The court ended a legal challenge to the Texas six-week abortion ban, but other challenges to the law continue.
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Clear majority of Americans would welcome 100,000 refugees from Ukraine, poll finds
It's the highest level of support – by far – Gallup has recorded among Americans for any refugee group since the start of World War II more than 80 years ago,
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Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has convicted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison.
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South Carolina shooter intentionally targeted police officer: police chief
A man who killed a police officer in South Carolina over the weekend did so intentionally, a police chief said during a news conference Tuesday. Cayce Public Safety Officer Roy Andrew "Drew" Barr was shot and killed Sunday.
UN chief arrives in Kyiv after Moscow stop; Russia releases U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed
Russia has halted gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria because they have refused Russia's demand to pay for gas in rubles. Gas prices in the region are surging.
Russia reports blasts in south that Ukraine calls payback for invasion
Russia reported a series of blasts in the south of the country and a fire at an ammunition depot on Wednesday, the latest in a spate incidents that a top Ukrainian official described as payback and "karma" for Moscow's invasion.
Patrick Lyoya family's attorney says release of officer's name is 'too little, too late'
Patrick Lyoya was shot and killed by Grand Rapids officer Christopher Shurr on April 4.
Pakistan attack: China condemns killing of tutors in Pakistan blast
Three Chinese nationals died after a van carrying them was targeted by a female suicide bomber.
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Older people fret less about aging in place: AP-NORC Poll
The older you are, the less you fret about staying in your own home or community as you age. That’s a key insight from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, which found that people 65 or older feel much better prepared to age in place than those 50-64.
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The LA sheriff now says no charges for the reporter who wrote about a cover-up
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was investigating leaked materials, including a video published by the Los Angeles Times in an article by reporter Alene Tchekmedyian that detailed inmate abuse.
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'A magician, I'm not': Democratic Senate candidates run against a Democratic-controlled Washington | CNN Politics
Running against Washington is nothing new. Running against Washington while your party controls the White House, Senate and House is something significantly more complicated.
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Fire engulfs ammunition depot in Russia after sound of explosions: Report
An ammunition depot in Russia near the Ukrainian border reportedly caught fire on Wednesday after explosions were heard in the town.
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Garland says funds from assets US seizes from Russian oligarchs should go 'directly to Ukraine' | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday that he supports efforts to allow some of the proceeds from assets the Justice Department seizes from Russian oligarchs to go “directly to Ukraine.”
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Why progressives hate Elon Musk
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Meadows texts shine new light on Trump effort in Georgia
The Jan. 6 committee’s battle to score testimony from Mark Meadows is shedding new light on the ways the Trump campaign weighed indirectly inserting itself in the Georgia election audit as they wer…
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US preps for even busier border amid lifting of health order
The Biden administration has released a plan to deal with an increase in already historic numbers of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
apnews.comDr. Oz promotes Trump endorsement, 2020 election skepticism in Pa. Senate debate
Dr. Mehmet Oz attempted to use the shield of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement to fend off attacks from his Republican rivals in the Pennsylvania Senate race, which included the top candidates casting doubt on the results of the 2020 election.
Psychologist hired by Depp testifies about Heard's health
A forensic psychologist has testified that actor Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder
Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to UN role in Mariupol evacuations
UN says Russian president agreed ‘in principle’ to UN involvement in evacuations of civlians from Azovstal steel plant.
Musk says he’s against ‘censorship that goes far beyond the law’
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he is against “censorship that goes far beyond the law” as speculation grows about how the Tesla CEO will run Twitter, which he is set to acquire for $44 billion. “The e…
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Hunter Biden ripped Bill Clinton as ‘a--hole’ who ‘looks like s---,' said Clinton aides are 'greedy': Emails
In an April 8, 2016, email exchange obtained by Fox News Digital, Hunter Biden ripped former President Bill Clinton as an ‘a--hole’ who ‘looks like s---’ after Clinton blamed Hunter's father for tougher sentencing provisions in the 1994 crime bill.
Nicaragua says state to take over headquarters of 'deplorable' OAS
Nicaragua said on Tuesday the state would take possession of the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Managua, two days after the Central American country exited the group and expelled some of its members.
Fight over gerrymandering argued at New York's highest court
Judges on New York’s high court peppered attorneys with sharp questions as they considered whether to throw out new congressional district maps that Republicans charge are unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
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Durham accidentally releases Fusion GPS emails that were meant to be under seal
John Durham obtained hundreds of emails from the opposition research firm Fusion GPS showing it was pushing unverified Trump-Russia collusion claims to the media throughout 2016.
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Bill Clinton says he couldn't have done anything to prevent Putin's aggression in Ukraine
Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday said nothing he could have done as leader of the U.S. would have prevented Russian President Vladimir Putin's path to authoritarianism and his aggressive invasion Ukraine.
Melissa Lucio: First Texas execution of Hispanic woman stayed
Melissa Lucio's execution was postponed amid new evidence after campaigning from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.
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Musk's contentious history on Twitter, in tweets
The world's richest person has used the platform to poke politicians and test his legal boundaries.
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Supreme Court seems divided in Oklahoma Indian Country case
A seemingly divided Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over Oklahoma’s authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American lands, following a 2020 high court decision.
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Don’t expect a liberal exodus from Elon Musk’s Twitter
Twitter remains a uniquely essential platform for politicians and Washington insiders even as they contend with a potential Musk makeover.
www.politico.comPhilippines pulls Hollywood action flick from cinemas over South China Sea map
The Philippines has pulled the plug on all domestic screenings of a Hollywood film called "Uncharted", over a scene showing a disputed map of the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Elon Musk has become the most powerful person in the world | CNN Business
In December, Time caught some serious flak for naming Elon Musk “Person of the Year.” Less than five months after that announcement, it’s hard to argue the magazine was anything but right on the mark.
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Illegal immigrant population increased by 1 million in Biden's first year: analysis
The number of illegal immigrants living in the United States increased by approximately a million in the first year of the Biden administration, and cost the American taxpayer an additional $9.4 billion, according to a new analysis by a conservative group.
Trial opens for ex-NYPD officer charged in Capitol riot
A jury has heard attorneys' opening statements in the trial of a retired New York City police officer charged with attacking a police officer during the riot at the U.S.
apnews.comMcCarthy’s Trump tape was a ’nothingburger.’ Can the House GOP shrug off more audio?
Republicans mostly shrugged off their leader's contortions over a recorded suggestion that the then-president resign, but Rep. Matt Gaetz called McCarthy "weak."
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Oklahoma becomes first state to ban nonbinary identification on birth certificates
Oklahoma residents will no longer be permitted to identify as nonbinary on their birth certificates.
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Musk could turn Twitter 'upside down,' Dems say, while Republicans celebrate: 'The left's going crazy'
Republican lawmakers Tuesday said they support Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, while Democcrats said they are concerned by the move.
Supreme Court justices hear arguments over 'Remain in Mexico' border policy
The Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments over whether or not the Biden administration can properly do away with the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "remain in Mexico" policy, which allowed the U.S. to send migrants back over the border to await...
Donald Trump Jr. Shoots Guns With GOP Senate Candidate Accused Of Abuse: 'Liberals Beware'
Critics said they reported the video featuring Donald Trump's son and Eric Greitens for its threatening content.
India: Many dead as truck hits power line during Hindu procession
At least 11 people die after being electrocuted when decorated truck touches overhead transmission line.
Will Musk’s hands-off ideal for Twitter have broad appeal?
Coming up with $44 billion to buy Twitter was the easy part for Elon Musk. Next comes the real challenge for the world’s richest person: fulfilling his promise to make Twitter “better than ever” as a lightly regulated haven for free speech.
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Taiwan says Ukraine conflict will inform this year's military drills
Taiwan's main military drills this year will draw on the experiences of the war in Ukraine, focusing on asymmetric and cognitive warfare as well as use of reserves as it practices fighting off a Chinese attack, a top officer said on Wednesday.
JetBlue sees return to profitability delayed by flight woes
JetBlue is further dialing back its growth plans after struggling with a high number of canceled flights
Some GOP lawmakers criticize McCarthy over Jan. 6 recordings
McCarthy was mum Tuesday night when questioned by reporters about being heard on tape saying some Republicans incited violence around the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Sanders pressures Biden on Amazon unions: ‘The time for talk is over’
While Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Amazon antagonism is no surprise, his squeeze on Biden signals a new phase of his pro-union strategy.
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EXPLAINER: How is Trans-Dniester related to war in Ukraine?
Among the sites of the former Soviet Union’s “frozen conflicts,” a long and narrow strip of land in Moldova has been the most stable for three decades.
apnews.comRepublicans Cheer As Congressional Candidate Demands Fauci’s Execution By Firing Squad
Oklahoma GOP Chair John Bennett's comments advocating violence against the top infectious disease expert earned him applause at a campaign event.
Supreme Court justices hear arguments over 'Remain in Mexico' border policy
The Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments over whether or not the Biden administration can properly do away with the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "remain in Mexico" policy, which allowed the U.S. to send migrants back over the border to await...
Biden administration unveils long-awaited plan to repeal Title 42 and secure border
After weeks of criticism and a growing Democratic mutiny, the Biden administration unveiled a plan Tuesday to repeal the pandemic-era Title 42 policy and bolster U.S.-Mexico border security.
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Twitter’s top lawyer reassures staff, cries during meeting about Musk takeover
Vijaya Gadde, a key executive involved in decisions to remove former President Donald Trump and ban political advertising, expressed uncertainty about the future of the platform.
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Incandescent light bulbs being phased out to save energy
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs. The aim is to speed an ongoing trend toward more efficient lighting that officials say will save households, schools and businesses billion of dollars a year.
apnews.comTucker Carlson Declares Kevin McCarthy A 'Puppet Of The Democratic Party'
The House Republican leader made some comments on tape last year that the Fox News host wasn't too happy about.
'Trump has willfully disobeyed a lawful order of this court,' New York judge says as $10,000 per-day fines start
Former President Donald Trump had fought a subpoena issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of her probe of the Trump Organization.
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity.
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Republican senators introduce bill blocking Biden admin from sending VA resources to 'bear burden' at border
EXCLUSIVE: A group of Republican senators is introducing legislation to block the Biden administration from sending personnel and funding from the VA to alleviate the crisis at the southern border.
Growing alarm over outlook for Biden economy sparks new market rout
Any big pullback by corporations could hit Democrats and invite recession.
www.politico.comU.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for gun at airport -police
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn has been cited by police for possessing a gun at an airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, the local police department said, adding to a string of controversies for the first-term lawmaker ahead of a contested primary election...
Walgreens, drugmakers blame others for San Francisco's opioid crisis
Pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance and other defendants on Tuesday said they were not to blame for the opioid crisis in San Francisco, and that they acted responsibly when providing legal medications to patients in pain.
Australia’s prices surge at fastest pace in two decades
Soaring prices come as Prime Minister Scott Morrison fights a tough election campaign.
For many American families a living wage is out of reach: Report
"Expect the same if we do nothing," one expert said. "The same is not fair."
Trump Admits He Oversaw Pay for Executive Who Got Fishy Perks
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Getty/HandoutIn a lawsuit’s never-before-seen testimony, Donald Trump admitted to personally overseeing the compensation of an executive whose corporate perks have been under scrutiny by the Manhattan district attorney, potentially...
Oklahoma panel says candidate can't be called 'The Patriot'
A Republican Oklahoma lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as “The Patriot” on the ballot can't use that nickname.
apnews.comIdentity check contractor ID.me fires dozens on fraud team as Congress probes
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) -A major U.S. government contractor of identity verification technology that is under investigation by Congress has fired 39 employees over the past week for inappropriate communications, the company told Reuters. The company, ID.me, gutted about half of its fraud...
New York's top court hears arguments over whether to toss new district lines
The questioning seemed to leave open the possibility that at least several judges agreed that the lines seem problematic.
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Elon Musk calls Twitter's Hunter Biden laptop censorship 'incredibly inappropriate'
Elon Musk has entered the chat about censorship of the laptop believed to have belonged to Hunter Biden.
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Biden to speak at memorial Sunday for former VP Mondale
President Joe Biden plans to speak at a memorial service on Sunday for former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died last April at age 93.
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Juvenile suspect arrested in connection to death of Wisconsin girl found in woods
Wisconsin police have arrested a juvenile suspect in connection to the death of a 10-year-old girl whose body was found near a hiking trail Monday.
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Nearly 60 percent of Americans now have antibodies from Covid-19 infection
The Omicron BA.2 subvariant now accounts for most cases in the country, with the number of BA.2.12.1 subvariant cases on the rise particularly in the Northeast.
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Russia to halt gas flows to Poland on Wednesday, company says
The move is a major escalation in the standoff between Moscow and Europe over the war in Ukraine.
Musk's 'free speech' push for Twitter: Repeating history?
Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, seemingly intent on making the old new again, has successfully arranged to buy Twitter for about $44 billion.
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Germany to supply Ukraine with heavy weaponry for first time
Berlin gives green light to delivery of tanks with anti-aircraft guns in move welcomed by the United States.
Manchin stirs the pot while other Dems try to resuscitate their party-line vision
The West Virginia centrist is "just starting" to gauge cross-aisle consensus on climate — while his party waits for his buy-in on bigger plans.
www.politico.comPoll: Public split between clean energy, oil drilling in response to high gas prices
Americans are more likely to agree than to disagree with both Democratic calls for renewable energy investment and Republican calls for oil and gas drilling, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
West Virginia lawmaker sees 'shadow' over 2020 election amid tough GOP primary
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Rep. David McKinley, who is facing a heated Republican primary against colleague Rep. Alex Mooney, cast doubt on whether he believes the 2020 presidential election was legitimate during a town hall event Monday evening despite having voted to certify the results.
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Singapore executes Malaysian despite pleas he was disabled
Singapore has executed a Malaysian man convicted of drug smuggling after a court dismissed a last-minute challenge from his mother and international pleas to spare him on grounds he was mentally disabled.
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Kansas lawmaker Cheryl Helmer says she doesn't want to share restroom with "huge" trans colleague
Republican state Rep. Cheryl Helmer on Tuesday stood firmly by her comments in an email to a graduate student.
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Amber Heard attacked Johnny Depp on island in 2015 and called him a "washed-up actor," witness testifies
Meanwhile, a forensic psychologist testified that Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.
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CNN Exclusive: Meadows' texts reveal new details about the key role a little-known GOP congressman played in efforts to overturn election | CNN Politics
Newly obtained text messages and recent court filings fill in significant gaps about the key role a little-known Pennsylvania Republican congressman played at almost every turn in scheming to reverse or delay certification of the 2020 election.
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Perdue invokes Trump election lies in Georgia GOP primary
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue is building his campaign around Donald Trump and veering to the right as he tries to unseat Republican Gov.
apnews.comCDC gets more reports of hepatitis cases after issuing health alert
The U.S. is one of 10 countries that have reported acute hepatitis cases of unknown origin in young children.
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House Republicans accuse DHS of pushing 'ideologically driven agenda' with transgender policies
More than two dozen House Republicans are expressing their concern about new transgender policies issued by the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the agency is pushing an “ideologically driven agenda” that could threaten national security.
How Musk could — and couldn't — transform Twitter
Experts say that "free speech" is a tougher goal than Musk might realize.
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Air Force general fined over $50,000 after being found guilty of abusive sexual contact | CNN Politics
A two-star Air Force general will pay more than $50,000 in fines after being found guilty of abusive sexual contact in a military court over the weekend in connection with a 2018 incident, according to a release from the US Air Force.
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LA Times condemns sheriff over ‘outrageous’ actions against reporter
The Los Angeles Times on Tuesday called Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s investigation of one of its reporters “outrageous” and an effort to “criminalize newsworthy reporting.” The cond…
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Talks of suspending California's gas tax increase fizzle out
The governor's office said it's "clear" the Legislature won't act in time to stop the scheduled annual increase.
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'Her story was America's story': Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton remember Madeleine Albright
More than 1,400 people, including President Joe Biden and former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, are expected to attend Albright's funeral.
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Raytheon chief warns of delays in replenishing Stinger missile stocks
It could take a year or more to make more weapons for countries that donated them to Ukraine, CEO Greg Hayes said.
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New York Times: Audio reveals McCarthy worried GOP lawmakers' rhetoric would incite violence after Jan. 6 | CNN Politics
New audio of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, obtained and reported on by The New York Times on Tuesday, reveals he expressed concern about far-right House Republicans inciting violence against other lawmakers in the aftermath of January 6, 2021.
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DeSantis calls San Francisco a 'dumpster fire,' fears Californians importing 'destruction' to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at San Francisco, calling the city a 'dumpster fire' while expressing fears over what would happen if companies there relocated to Florida.
Jan. 6 panel’s contempt charges reignite partisan infighting
To paraphrase an old trial lawyers’ adage: If the facts are against you, argue the law. If the law is against you, argue the facts. If they’re both against you, pound on the table. All three a…
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Lombardo, in GOP forum, derides Nevada public health option
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The consensus Republican front-runner for Nevada governor drew attention and applause from a GOP luncheon audience Tuesday when he used an expletive to deride Democratic Gov.
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Biden grants three pardons, 75 commutations for individuals serving for nonviolent drug crimes
President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration’s “broad commitment” to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities.
Robinhood to cut 9 percent of its full-time employees
The chief executive of online trading platform Robinhood announced on Tuesday the company would be cutting 9 percent of its full-time staff, explaining that its rapid growth had led to “some duplic…
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Hillicon Valley — Five things to watch on Musk’s Twitter deal
© The Hill illustration, Madeline Monroe/AP photo, Matt Rourke Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is raising questions about how it will impact the company, American politics and online commu…
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Senate panel finds 'grave' health risks in military housing
One of the largest providers of military housing in the United States continues to respond inadequately to mold and other problems reported by residents.
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Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons
Australia's spy chief says Canberra is concerned Chinese police deployed to the Solomon Islands under a new security pact could use "ruthless" techniques previously used to quell anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
Administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
President Joe Biden’s administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid.
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Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not a 'close contact'
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House says. It's a sharp new reminder of the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy.
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The Biden administration is launching a fresh push today to get health care providers to prescribe Covid-19 antivirals to all patients eligible to receive them.
www.politico.com'No 100% anything': After Harris contracts COVID, can the White House protect Biden?
"I wouldn't say it's just a matter of time,” White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha said of the possibility of Biden getting COVID.
Harris prescribed COVID-19 antiviral pill after testing positive
Vice President Harris has been prescribed and has taken Paxlovid, an antiviral pill used to treat COVID-19. Harris press secretary Kirsten Allen tweeted the announcement about the vice president’s …
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CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
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New Zealand High Court finds quarantine allocation system infringed on rights
New Zealand's once lauded COVID-19 response took a hit on Wednesday, when a High Court judge ruled a system used to allocate places in border quarantine facilities infringed on some citizens' right to return home.
Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid, is not exhibiting symptoms
Harris is not showing symptoms and has not been in close contact with President Joe Biden or first lady Jill Biden, the vice president's press secretary said.
Deborah Birx: Members of Trump's coronavirus task force had a resignation pact
Birx, the only member of the COVID task force with on-the-ground pandemic experience, said she was constantly sidelined by the Trump White House.
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US working to make Covid drugs more widely available as cases fall
But White House’s Covid response coordinator says more funding will be needed to supply pills beyond a few more months Dr Ashish Jha said, ‘We have to make sure that this is more than a short-term solution.’ Photograph: Elise Amendola/AP President Joe Biden’s administration is striving to expand...
New tests to decide Shanghai reopening as Beijing stocks up
Shanghai city authorities say a taxing, one-month lockdown of China’s largest city may be eased in some neighborhoods if new COVID-19 testing shows the virus is no longer spreading in the community.
apnews.comCOVID antivirals can save lives, but access is still limited. Biden announces plan to change that.
Underused COVID-19 antivirals such as Paxlovid could save more lives. The Biden administration pledges to make them more available.
Biden admin plans to comply with court order to stop planning to lift Covid ban at border
The Biden admin plans to comply with a court order to stop planning to lift the Covid ban called Title 42, which has prevented many migrants from crossing the U.S. border.
Sen. Collins questions Garland on 'conflicting positions' on COVID mask mandates, southern border
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Tuesday pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on “conflicting positions” the Biden administration has held on a number of issues, including COVID-19 mandates and border security.
More than half of Americans have had COVID infections, U.S. study shows
Following the record surge in COVID-19 cases during the Omicron-driven wave, some 58% of the U.S. population overall and more than 75% of younger children have been infected with the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic, according to a U.S. nationwide blood survey released on Tuesday.
