President Joe Biden speaks at the Arnaud C. Marts Center on the campus of Wilkes University, AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has some unfinished business he’s aiming to settle with the restive forces of Trumpism.
Peltola beats Palin, wins Alaska House special election
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
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Republicans notably silent, split as Trump probe deepens
At first, Republicans were highly critical of the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. But as new details emerge about the more than 100 classified documents the former president haphazardly stashed at his private home office, Republicans have gone notably silent.
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Trump's legal team responds to DOJ in dispute over review of seized records
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have responded to the Justice Department in the dispute over review of documents seized at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump team fires back at Justice Department in special master dispute - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's legal team shot back at the Department of Justice following an explosive filing from prosecutors Tuesday that included a photo of classified documents obtained from the former president's Mar-a-Lago resort.Their response, which came just before the 8 p.m. deadline, is the final...
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A timeline of the investigation into Trump's Mar-a-Lago docs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The search of former President Donald Trump' s Mar-a-Lago club for classified documents and other government records may have come as a surprise to the public.
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Takeaways from the historic Justice Department court filing on the Mar-a-Lago search
Former President Donald Trump has pushed an "incomplete and inaccurate narrative" in his recent court filings about the Mar-a-Lago search, the Justice Department said in a historic court filing late Tuesday night.
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Trump FBI raid: DOJ files response on possible 'special master' appointment for Mar-a-Lago docs
The Justice Department responded to arguments from former President Donald Trump asking for an independent review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Trump legal team continues push for special master in wake of Mar-a-Lago obstruction claim
Trump's lawyers did not address the DOJ's obstruction allegations or why the ex-president possessed the documents at an unsecure beach resort.
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Democrats see opening to take down Rubio
Democrats are seeing new glimmers of hope for their chances of ousting Sen. Marco Rubio (R) in Florida after months of hand-wringing over just how aggressively they should pursue his seat. Until re…
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Trump keeps hauling in big bucks, but shares little of his fundraising fruits with fellow Republicans
Some Republicans are angry that former President Trump has shared little of massive fundraising war chest with GOP candidates running in November's midterm elections
Another stumbling block for Truth Social: Google bars app download over violent content
About 4 in 10 mobile phones use Google's Android platform, which may keep millions from joining Donald Trump's service.
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Some Republicans drift from Trump as Democrats warm up to Biden
Some Republican candidates are trying to publicly distance themselves from former President Trump just as President Biden is beginning to see small signs of Democrats more openly embracing him. Tru…
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Half want Trump prosecuted over classified documents: Nationwide poll - Washington Examiner
Half the public believes former President Donald Trump should be prosecuted for storing classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving office, according to a new survey. The results of a national Quinnipiac University poll, published Wednesday, also found 41% of respondents...
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Biden’s anti-MAGA midterm message takes shape
President Biden’s midterm message is taking shape around framing November’s elections as a “continued battle for the soul of the nation,” echoing a similar notion that propelled him to the White Ho…
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Lawyers: Eastman advised to plead the Fifth in Georgia probe
Lawyers for John Eastman say they advised their client to assert attorney-client privilege and invoke his constitutional right to remain silent when testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible election interference in Georgia.
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U.S. expected to announce fresh arms package for Ukraine; IAEA begins risky nuclear power plant trip
Ukraine's counteroffensive in the south of the country continues to gather pace, with its forces again striking bridges leading to occupied Kherson.
Taiwan vows counter-attack if Chinese forces enter its territory
Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and counter-attack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island.
Trump tells court that classified material should have been expected in presidential records found at Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump argued in a court filing Wednesday that the National Archives should have expected to find classified material among the 15 boxes Trump turned over in January from Mar-a-Lago because they were presidential records.
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UN cites possible crimes vs. humanity in China's Xinjiang
A long-awaited report from the U.N. human rights office says China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity.
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Obstruction now a major focus in Trump documents probe
An FBI investigation into the presence of top-secret information at Mar-a-Lago is zeroing in on the question of whether former President Donald Trump’s team obstructed the probe.
apnews.comDOJ mapped out strong obstruction evidence against Trump, aides in filing, experts say
The Justice Department laid out a potential case for obstruction against Donald Trump and his aides for concealing documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive progressing?
Ukraine’s troops say some southern areas have been retaken, but Russia has reportedly slowed their advance.
Trump's filing opposing Mar-a-Lago raid forced DOJ's hand, experts say
Tuesday's DOJ filing provided evidence that a previous filing by attorneys for Donald Trump made false claims about the DOJ's efforts to retrieve classified documents.
'MAGA Republicans' are a threat to democracy, White House says
The White House intensified its rhetorical attacks Wednesday on what it calls “MAGA Republicans” who support former President Donald Trump and share many of his views.
McCarthy to give prebuttal to Biden in Scranton speech
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will counter a planned prime-time address from President Biden on Thursday with a speech ahead of time — in Biden’s hometown of Scranton, Pa. McCart…
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Palin loses to Democrat in Alaska House race in pickup for Pelosi - Washington Examiner
Democrat Mary Peltola won the special election for Alaska’s at-large House seat following the death of longtime Rep. Don Young (R) earlier this year. Peltola's victory is a significant pickup for Democrats, flipping the formerly red seat for the remainder of the current Congress, in which House...
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Biden blasts 'MAGA Republicans,' 'sickening' attacks on FBI
President Joe Biden is railing against the “MAGA Republicans in Congress” who have refused to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021, assault at the U.S.
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Trump’s attorneys face scrutiny over level of cooperation with Justice Department on classified docs | CNN Politics
The Justice Department’s court filing Tuesday laying out the case that classified documents had been concealed at Mar-a-Lago raises new scrutiny for former President Donald Trump’s lawyers who worked with federal investigators to return classified material to the government.
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‘Threats against our democracy’: White House names five MAGA Republicans - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized five Republicans by name as representatives of the "extreme wing" of the party who are attacking democracy.Her comments came while discussing President Joe Biden's Thursday night address regarding the "soul of our nation," and she...
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Don't underestimate Russia's military strength, German defence chief warns
Germany's chief of defence has warned that the West must not underestimate Moscow's military strength, saying Russia has the scope to open up a second front should it choose to do so.
Californians brace for grid-straining heat wave as lawmakers debate Newsom's energy pitch
Extreme weather comes as the governor tries to persuade lawmakers to delay closure of state's last nuclear plant.
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Survey finds young people follow news, but without much joy
Young people are following the news but aren't too happy with what they're seeing, according to a new poll.
apnews.comFetterman campaign says stroke recovery will determine any debates - Washington Examiner
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's Senate campaign says his stroke recovery will determine the conditions under which he would agree to any debates with Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Democrat suffered a stroke in May, which has significantly impeded his ability to campaign, only...
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Taxpayers have paid over $50M in student loan relief to Hill staff in last three years - Washington Examiner
Taxpayers have footed the bill for more than $50 million in student loan payments for Capitol Hill staffers over the last few years thanks to a little-known scheme. While many lawmakers were busy slamming President Joe Biden's controversial student loan forgiveness plan, almost all were...
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Biden to host Barack and Michelle Obama to unveil White House portraits years after Trump snub
Former President Donald Trump did not host former President Barack Obama to unveil his official White House portrait during his time in office.
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Lawyer says FBI agent's retirement not related to Hunter Biden probe
A GOP senator had flagged social media posts by Timothy Thibault and alleged the agent had thwarted the investigation of the president's son.
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Chaplain who sexually abused inmates gets 7 years in prison
A former California prison chaplain who pleaded guilty to forcing an inmate to have sex with him has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
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A Wisconsin 'fake elector' works for Ron Johnson's re-election campaign
A spokeswoman for the senator confirmed his campaign's employment of Pam Travis, one of 10 Wisconsin Republicans who signed bogus paperwork claiming to be an elector backing Trump.
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White House suggests Biden's $500B student loan handout will be paid for with deficit spending
White House officials appear to suggest that President Biden's cancellation of between $10,000 to $20,000 in student debt per borrower will be funded through deficit spending.
'Don't count us out': Maxwell Frost could be the 1st Gen Z member of Congress
Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, is vying to make history as the first Generation Z member of Congress and represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District. He said his top priorities will be addressing gun violence, the affordable housing crisis and climate change if he makes it to the House.
US: Russian military facing 'severe manpower shortages'
The United States says it has determined that Russia is suffering “severe manpower shortages” in its six-month-old war with Ukraine and that is has become more desperate in its efforts to find new troops to send to the front lines.
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WATCH: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul says ‘good guy with a gun’ theory is ‘over’ - Washington Examiner
At an event marking the implementation of new gun safety laws, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) made it clear how she feels about firearms. "We don't need guns on our streets. We don't need people carrying guns in our subways. We don't need people carrying guns in our schools. We don't need...
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US war-gamed with Ukraine ahead of counteroffensive and encouraged more limited mission | CNN Politics
In the buildup to the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its objectives and its geography to avoid getting overextended and bogged down on multiple fronts, multiple US and western officials and Ukrainian sources tell CNN.
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US: Russia running into problems with Iran-made drones
Russia has faced technical problems with Iranian-made drones acquired from Tehran this month for use in its war with Ukraine.
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Germany says it will expand military presence in Indo-Pacific
Germany will expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific by sending more warships and joining drills with allies as it keeps an eye on the "enormous" build-up of China's armed forces, the German defence chief told Reuters.
Trump lawyers again push for special master to review documents in FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago
Lawyers for ex-President Donald Trump asked a federal judge to appoint a "special master" to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI.
Election forecaster moves two Senate races toward Democrats
Election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Wednesday shifted closely watched Senate races in Arizona and Pennsylvania from “toss ups” to “lean Democratic.” Sabato’s …
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Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues opened back up.
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Mehmet Oz in May audio: Abortion is 'murder' at any stage of pregnancy
The Senate nominee from Pennsylvania made the remarks as he was fighting in the Republican primary, according to audio of a tele-town hall obtained by NBC News.
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No, Trump didn’t declassify everything; it’s barred by the Nixon tapes decision
In the Nixon Tapes case, which I argued, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a president is bound by otherwise valid regulations … including declassification restrictions.
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New JCN ad features chilling 911 audio from would-be Kavanaugh assassin - Washington Examiner
Viewers of a new ad by JCN, formally known as Judicial Crisis Network, will hear the chilling words of Nicholas Roske, the man facing charges for attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The video, called "Tipping Point," was released on Wednesday and begins with the 911 call...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump Lawyer Alina Habba Leans Into New Defense: Staged Pic of Documents
Alina Habba, one of former President Donald Trump’s attorneys, sought to discredit the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this month by pointing out that a photograph included in a Department of Justice court filing late Tuesday was of documents arranged on the floor rather than where they were...
DOJ opposes special master for documents seized from Trump, says more than 100 classified records found at Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump wants a special master to examine documents seized from Mar-a-Lago in an FBI raid, which the DOJ says found scores of classified documents.
Democrat Peltola beats Palin in Alaska special election upset
The former governor's comeback attempt has fallen short.
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Taiwan president says she looks forward to producing 'democracy chips' with U.S.
Taiwan looks forward to producing "democracy chips" with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday, the latest in a string of senior officials from the county to visit.
Biden pledges support as Mississippi's capital still without drinking water
Complications from recent floodwaters knocked the water treatment plant offline on Monday night.
Yellen warns of failure to agree on Russia oil price cap
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that a failure to place a price cap on Russian oil would hurt the global economy.
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READ: Trump’s response to Justice Department’s blockbuster Mar-a-Lago filing | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally responded to the Justice Department’s blockbuster filing in his suit seeking a “special master” ahead of a Thursday hearing.
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Gold Star family of Marine killed in Afghanistan sues Alec Baldwin for millions - Washington Examiner
The Gold Star family of a Marine killed during President Joe Biden's rocky Afghanistan withdrawal is suing Hollywood star Alec Baldwin for upward of $25 million. The suit is filed on behalf of the widow and family of Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum in the Southern District of New York and...
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Brain implant uses only your thoughts to operate digital devices, researchers say
Clinical trials are ongoing, and so far, five people have received the implant.
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West Point is displaying a Ku Klux Klan plaque at entrance to Science building, Congressional Naming Commission finds | CNN Politics
West Point, the United States Military Academy, has a plaque with the name Ku Klux Klan written out and a hooded figure displayed at the entrance to Bartlett Hall, the science center on the military academy’s campus, according to a new report from the Congressional Naming Commission.
www.cnn.comMitch McConnell asked Peter Thiel to split costs in backing Trump-endorsed AZ Senate candidate Blake Masters before his PAC pulled funding from the race, per WaPo
The Washington Post reported that the billionaire rebuffed McConnell's pitch in favor of continuing to independently support GOP candidates.
Wis. SOS hopeful wants election control, won't say how much
Wisconsin secretary of state hopeful Amy Loudenbeck says if she wins lawmakers should give her some control of elections in the key battleground state but the Republican candidate isn't saying what she wants to do with it.
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Fetterman rejects Oz offer to hold first debate, calls list of 'concessions' insulting
John Fetterman said the debate "concessions" from Mehmet Oz's campaign in Pennsylvania's Senate race “made it abundantly clear that they think it is funny to mock a stroke survivor.”
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Federal judge says disabled Wisconsin voters can get help returning their ballots
The state Supreme Court had outlawed absentee ballot drop boxes and said voters must return their own absentee ballots in person to designated sites.
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Ohio police release video of officer fatally shooting Black man in bed
The police department in Columbus, Ohio, released body-worn camera videos on Wednesday showing an officer fatally shooting a Black man in his bed during an attempt to serve an arrest warrant.
Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate
The Justice Department says classified documents were “likely concealed and removed” from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as part of an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into the discovery of the government records.
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In the Nixon Tapes case, which I argued, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a president is bound by otherwise valid regulations … including declassification restrictions.
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Video EmbedVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin blasted administrators in Fairfax County Public Schools for what he said were violations of parental rights.At a "Back to School" rally in Fairfax County with several Virginia GOP congressional candidates on Wednesday, Youngkin offered scathing criticism...
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Trump team downplays sensitive files at Mar-a-Lago
His lawyers argue the FBI search last month was "unprecedented, unnecessary, and legally unsupported".
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Beto O'Rourke returning to campaign trail in Texas after bacterial infection
Beto O'Rourke returns to the campaign trail this week in the race for Texas Governor after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection on Sunday.
Trump team makes its 11th hour plea for independent review
The filing argues the ex-president’s team hasn’t had fair insight into what the DOJ is doing. But it’s also notable for what is omitted.
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UN team to visit Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
IAEA team is scheduled to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after months of haggling to gain access amid fighting.
Mary Peltola set to make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress | CNN Politics
Democrat Mary Peltola is set to make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress – while thwarting the attempted political comeback of former Gov. Sarah Palin – by winning a special House election, according to unofficial ranked-choice voting results released Wednesday by the state Division...
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Student loan relief limited for many by US drug war's legacy
Many have cheered the White House proposal to provide student loan debt relief to millions of Americans as a significant step toward addressing the nation’s racial wealth gap and other inequities facing borrowers of color.
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Democrat Michael Bennet virtually tied with GOP challenger Joe O’Dea in Colorado Senate race: Poll - Washington Examiner
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) is in a dogfight for reelection, according to a fresh GOP poll that saw the incumbent leading Republican challenger Joe O’Dea by a single percentage point.The survey, conducted for the Republican Attorney General’s Association, showed Bennet up over O’Dea 48% to 47%...
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Uyghurs: China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN
China urged the UN not to release the report - Beijing called it a "farce" arranged by the West.
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Recession fears are rising. Why are people still quitting their jobs?
Interest rates are rising, inflation is lingering at four-decade highs, the economy appears to be slowing and experts fear a recession is on the way. But Americans are still quitting their jobs at …
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New Mexico to build $10 mln clinic to meet expected abortion demand
New Mexico's governor on Wednesday earmarked $10 million in public funds for a reproductive healthcare clinic to meet an expected rise in demand for abortions from women traveling from neighboring states that have banned the procedure.
Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday pushed back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas, saying that raising the minimum age to purchase weapons like the one used in the Robb Elementary School massacre would be “unconstitutional." In the wake of the tragedy, some...
Garland imposes new restrictions on political appointees at Justice Department
Numerous GOP lawmakers and Trump supporters have accused the Justice Department of partisanship in the wake of the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search.
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Trump legal team responds to Justice Department filing in another request for special master
In a court filing on Wednesday, Trump's lawyers again urged for the appointment of a Special Master.
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Man fatally shoots daughter’s intruding ex-boyfriend on camera - Washington Examiner
A man who shot and killed an attempted intruder on July 31 will not face criminal charges in the state of Ohio. James Rayl, 22, approached the man's house, at first ringing the doorbell. Rayl was the ex-boyfriend of the man's daughter, who'd reportedly broken up with him 18 months prior. Voices...
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House panel calls for cryptocurrency fraud oversight
A House oversight subcommittee wants regulators and industry leaders to explain what they are doing to stop cryptocurrency fraud and other scams perpetrated on consumers.
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Graham argues in new filing that calls to Georgia election officials are protected
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday pushed back against a recent filing by the Fulton County, Ga., district attorney that asked a federal judge to support a subpoena against him as part of a …
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READ: The Justice Department’s response to Trump’s request for a special master | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Tuesday responded to Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida regarding former President Donald Trump’s request for a special master to oversee the FBI’s review of materials seized in the Mar-a-Lago search.
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DOJ says Trump team likely 'concealed and removed' classified docs at Mar-a-Lago
The Justice Department's filing came in response to a motion from Donald Trump for a third party to review the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
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In 'peaceful' Canada, government ministers are considering U.S.-style security
As threats and online harassment spike, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing questions about whether top officials have sufficient protection.
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Arizona judge slaps down Finchem, Gosar over defamation suit
An Arizona judge has ordered three Republicans to pay $75,000 in attorney fees for filing a defamation suit against a former Democratic lawmaker “primarily for purposes of harassment.”
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IRS revokes tax-exempt status of North Carolina NAACP
According to the federal government, North Carolina’s influential state chapter of the NAACP has lost its federal tax-exempt status for failing to file tax returns for three years
Potential ‘crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang, UN says
Long-delayed report from UN rights office says abuses against mostly Muslim Uighurs stem from ‘anti-terrorism laws’.
Video shows pilot threatening to turn plane around over airdropped nude photos - Washington Examiner
A Southwest Airlines pilot threatened to turn the plane around and force all passengers to leave if a traveler didn't stop airdropping nude photos of himself to other passengers, according to a viral video on social media. The video, shared to TikTok by passenger Teighlor Marsalis, catches the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe facts behind the high number of border arrivals under Biden
Migrant arrests have reached record levels under Biden, but overall unlawful border crossings were likely higher in the early- and mid-2000s.
Trump team says sensitive info ‘should have never been cause for alarm’ in latest filing
Former President Trump’s legal team is arguing that the sensitive information contained in classified documents recovered from his Florida home “should have never been cause for alarm” in its lates…
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How California's new online child safety bill works
Some tech companies may implement uniform changes that extend beyond California.
Biden calls US vets before Afghan withdrawal anniversary
President Joe Biden has called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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‘Grief and memory’: Challenging Malaysia’s historical narratives
A new performance unpicks the official narrative on the multiethnic Southeast Asian nation’s road to independence.
Biden assures Israeli prime minister US won’t allow a nuclear Iran
President Biden sought to assure Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the U.S. would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, as talks about reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Te…
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Michigan board blocks certification of abortion rights ballot measure, throwing it to the courts
The panel’s vote comes after abortion-rights activists spent several months gathering more than 750,000 signatures from all 83 counties in the state.
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Jackson water crisis forces residents to find alternatives
People are waiting in lines for water in Jackson, Mississippi, after the partial failure of the the city water system.
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Texas sends buses of migrants to Chicago for first time, dropped off at train station
Texas officials sent buses carrying migrants to Chicago on Wednesday night, both arrived around 7:30 p.m., adding to Democrat cities selected for drop-off locations.
Democrats emphasize Herschel Walker's threats against ex-wife in new Georgia ad
Democrats are airing a television ad highlighting Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker's threats of violence against his ex-wife.
Jackson residents face clean water crisis -- as state, local leaders point fingers
The Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis has drawn attention to the strained relationship between the city's Democratic leader and the Republican governor and legislature
‘It took me decades to realise what Gorbachev gave me’
Mansur Mirovalev reflects on the Soviet leader, who has died at 91.
Five of the biggest takeaways from FBI’s Trump, Mar-a-Lago filing
The government has delivered the latest dramatic twist in the saga of the FBI, former President Trump and the documents he was holding at Mar-a-Lago. A new filing released late on Tuesday casts mor…
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UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant in war zone
United Nations inspectors are making their way toward Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Theirs is a long-anticipated mission that the world hopes will help secure the Russian-held facility in the middle of a war zone and avoid catastrophe.
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Lawmakers warn of potential political violence in campaign's homestretch
Federal agencies and lawmakers have faced threats in the wake of the FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and the ensuing backlash from the former president and his supporters.
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Mary Peltola: First Alaskan Native elected to Congress as Sarah Palin loses
Democrat Mary Peltola beats the former vice-presidential candidate to take a seat in Congress.
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Labor Day weekend travel to rebound to pre-pandemic levels
The number of people traveling for the U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels and possibly set new records in some cases, according to several travel companies.
New York to restrict gun carrying after Supreme Court ruling
New York City will begin posting signs proclaiming the iconic tourist destination Times Square as a “Gun Free Zone.”
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DOJ details path of obstruction culminating in search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
When federal authorities went to Mar-a-Lago in June to retrieve classified materials stored there, former President Trump greeted FBI agents and said, “Whatever you need, just let us know.” But the…
thehill.comThe Times podcast: Less loan debt, more midterm love for Democrats?
President Biden followed through on a campaign pledge to wipe out some student loan debt, a move that affects millions. Will it help the Democrats in the midterms?
Republican super PAC drops $4M in New Hampshire Senate primary
The spending is to support a moderate GOP candidate in the primary to challenge Sen. Maggie Hassan.
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Court clears way for US to seize $45M airplane owned by Russian energy giant
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced the U.S. has obtained a warrant to seize a $45 million aircraft owned by a Moscow-based oil and gas corporation. A U.S. D…
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Blake Masters, Trump-endorsed GOP Senate candidate in Arizona, attempts pivot to the center
The move comes as a PAC allied with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulled back on $8 million in ad buys from the Arizona race last week.
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Trump weighs delaying 2024 decision as political and legal troubles grow | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is considering waiting until after the November midterms to launch a third presidential campaign as he navigates a widening array of legal troubles and mounting concerns that some of his hand-picked Senate candidates may be weaker than he once thought, sources familiar with his...
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Social Security payment 2022: First half of $1,682 total monthly payment to be sent in one day - Washington Examiner
Supplemental Security Income recipients are set to receive the first of two September payments of $841 in only one day. The first payment is scheduled to be sent out to eligible people on Sept. 1, with the next of the monthly checks being delivered on Sept. 30 for those same recipients...
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EU to tighten travel rules for Russians, but no visa ban
European Union countries have agreed on the need to make it harder for Russian citizens to enter the 27-nation bloc.
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GOP leader slams CA power operator for discouraging EV charging during heat wave after vote to ban gas cars
A heat wave led the operator of California's power grid to suggest residents limit charging electric vehicles this weekend, days after the state moved to ban gas cars by 2035.
Can’t go home, can’t enter the US: Thousands of Afghans remain stuck in between
Afghan refugees arrive at Skopje International Airport in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Aug. 30, 2021, after being evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Getty Images Edi…
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Explainer: How will attorney-client privilege affect the Trump records probe?
The U.S. Justice Department is opposing a request by former President Donald Trump to appoint a “special master” to determine whether documents seized by federal agents from his Mar-a-Lago home on Aug. 8 contain materials that are covered by attorney-client privilege.
Boston Children's Hospital receives bomb threat following harassment over transgender care
Gender-affirming surgeries are only offered for people 18 years old and older at Boston Children's Hospital.
Lindsey Graham Comes Up Empty When Asked to Talk Up Herschel Walker
Fox NewsSen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Tuesday passed up a chance to go into detail about the strengths of GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker, opting to say only that he will win when asked on Fox News to talk him up. Appearing on Jesse Watters Primetime, Graham instead launched a series of...
Europe plan for floating gas terminals raises climate fears
As winter nears, European nations, desperate to replace the natural gas they once bought from Russia, have embraced a short-term fix: A series of roughly 20 floating terminals that would receive liquefied natural gas from other countries and convert it into heating fuel.
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Trump DOJ raid photo breakdown: What top-secret documents did he actually have? - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department filed a lengthy response on Tuesday night to former President Donald Trump's latest legal demand on the raid on his Mar-a-Lago home. The filing included one key attachment that garnered the most attention: a photograph showing a series of documents scattered on the floor...
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Mississippi water crisis triggers blame game
The city, state and Biden administration scrambled to address the emergency that has left the city of 150,000 people without safe drinking water.
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19-year-old man charged with murder in random shooting rampage in Detroit
The 19-year-old suspect has no criminal history, police said.
Trump FBI raid: What is a court-appointed special master?
Former President Trump’s legal team is requesting a "special master" to review the documents seized in the FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Saudi Arabia seizes record 46 million amphetamine pills hidden in flour
The pills were hidden in bags of flour confiscated in a raid on a Riyadh warehouse, officials say.
www.bbc.comLiz Cheney Slams 'Chameleon' Ted Cruz After Senator Criticizes FBI
"He thinks he’s so smart no one can see through him. Ted, we can. All of us can," the GOP congresswoman said.
Kremlin offers mixed view of Gorbachev's historic role
The Kremlin treaded carefully Wednesday reacting to Mikhail Gorbachev’s death, praising his prominent role in reshaping 20th-century history, but noting his “romantic” view of the West.
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Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to fill remainder of Rep. Don Young's term
Democrat Mary Peltola defeated former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in the state's first ranked-choice voting contest to select a replacement to finish Rep. Don Young's term.
US troops involved in Afghanistan withdrawal to receive awards
The thousands of U.S. troops involved in last year’s withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan will be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation or its equivalent, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin a…
thehill.comDays before Mar-a-Lago subpoena, Trump lawyer claimed she scoured his office, closets and drawers
A filing by Alina Habba in the case over Trump’s business empire could create exposure in the matter of classified information being stored at the ex-president’s home.
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Laser strikes against airplanes have been increasing, and a watchdog says the FAA isn't doing enough
In the first seven months of 2022, at least 5,061 laser strikes have been reported to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Bernie Sanders joins striking British rail workers, calls out "corporate greed"
Veteran U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders joined striking British workers at a trade union rally in London on Wednesday, saying workers need to stand together to fight back at what he called "corporate greed" and billionaires amassing more wealth.
On The Money — Why Americans keep quitting jobs amid high inflation
The number of Americans quitting their jobs remains near record highs even as the economy appears to be inching closer to a deeper slowdown. We’ll also look at a potential slump in private sector h…
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As water pressure is restored in Jackson, the mayor warns pipes may burst throughout the city
Jackson's mayor warned residents that as water pressure is restored, the city may struggle with pipes bursting in some areas as the water crisis continues.
Trump FBI raid: Former president's team responds to DOJ argument against 'special master'
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue that a Florida federal judge should appoint a special master to independently review the documents taken by the FBI during the Mar-a-Lago raid.
Gorbachev's funeral, burial will reflect his varied legacy
The funeral and burial plans for Mikhail Gorbachev will sum up the crosscurrents of his legacy
Former Trump attorney John Eastman appears before Fulton County grand jury | CNN Politics
John Eastman has appeared before the Fulton County grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia, according to a statement released Wednesday by his attorneys.
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Micky Dolenz: Last living Monkees member sues FBI for secret files on band
The pop-rock band were reportedly of interest to the FBI for "subliminal anti-US messaging".
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POLITICO Playbook: Trump likely obstructed classified records probe, DOJ says
And a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll finds voters are giving Biden’s student loan plans pretty high marks.
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Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected
Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months
Crist resigns from House ahead of gubernatorial election
Rep. Charlie Crist (Fla.), the Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, is resigning from the House and leaving his term early as he heads into the height of campaign season. Crist’s resignation…
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Sen. Rick Scott demands answers from CDC head regarding taxpayer-funded media training from Dem consultant
Florida Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky asking for information about media training she reportedly received at taxpayers' expense.
One year after the U.S. left Afghanistan, Biden has yet to release after-action reports on withdrawal
The reports, which will examine the period between February 2020 and the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, have been done for weeks, but are still going through review and declassification.
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U.S. airlines commit to providing meals, hotel rooms for extended delays they caused
Major U.S. airlines told the U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) they will provide meals for customers delayed by three hours and hotel rooms for stranded passengers if prompted by issues under the airlines' control.
Steve Doocy questions why Trump had all that ‘secret stuff’ at Mar-a-Lago
Fox News host Steve Doocy questioned why former President Trump had what he described as “secret stuff” recovered in an FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida as part of an in…
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Reporter's Notebook: Will Pelosi stay in power in the Democratic Party after November?
Rep. Nancy Pelosi has led the House Democratic Caucus for two decades. Whether her rule will continue or come to an end after the November 2022 midterms is uncertain.
U.S. life expectancy drops again, marking worst 2-year decline in a century
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Moore holds massive fundraising lead over Cox in Maryland election
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore has raised more than 10 times what his Republican challenger Dan Cox has raised during the race to become Maryland's next governor.
States get stingy as sour economy drains their surpluses
States once roiled by Covid shutdowns became flush with cash, only to stare down rising inflation and an economy teetering toward a recession.
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4 families say they're still suffering seizures, sue over Navy fuel-tainted Hawaii tap water
Four families have filed a lawsuit, saying the Navy "harbored toxic secrets" when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii.
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Kevin McCarthy to rebuke Biden for politically charged rhetoric during prebuttal Pennsylvania speech
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California is set to deliver a rebuke of President Biden's inflammatory rhetoric during a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, ahead of Biden's speech.
Michigan’s constitutional amendment seeking to enshrine abortion rights blocked from November ballot | CNN Politics
A citizen-initiative ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan state constitution was blocked Wednesday from being certified for the November ballot.
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42 states and territories will provide summer food benefits for children out of school
Story at a glance The federal government announced a summer nutrition benefit program to help low-income families. Under Summer P-EBT, eligible families will get free or reduced price meals a…
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Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents back from Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
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Washington GOP Senate nominee Tiffany Smiley tackles fentanyl crisis at the border: 'It's killing our kids'
Washington Republican Senate nominee Tiffany Smiley went to the U.S. southern border to see the root cause of the fentanyl crisis facing the citizens of her state.
Harris hires top Nevada political operative ahead of the midterms
Vice President Harris has hired Megan Jones, a former top aide to the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), to join her team ahead of the midterm elections, a White House official told T…
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Mother mourns Navy SEAL candidate who died just after "Hell Week": "It's like a sick hazing"
"I believe you need SEALs, but not this type of torture," she said.
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Swalwell says man threatened to come to his office and kill him
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that a staffer who works for him received a call from a man who threatened to come to Swalwell’s congressional office with an assault rifle and kill…
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suing Biden admin over Canadian drug importation program application delay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is suing the Biden administration over a delay to an application to import Canadian medications to his state.
Texas spends more than $12 million to bus migrants to Washington, DC, and New York | CNN Politics
The state of Texas has spent more than $12 million busing migrants to Washington, DC, and New York who crossed into the state from Mexico, according to figures from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
www.cnn.comKids’ online safety bill targeting platforms like TikTok goes to Newsom
The debate between the state’s tech giants and internet safety advocates is now in the California governor’s hands.
www.politico.comU.S. life expectancy drops again, marking worst 2-year decline in a century
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NRA blames Biden for rising crime after he promised to 'take them on' and ban 'assault weapons'
The National Rifle Association blamed President Joe Biden for rising crime after the president said he is going to take on the gun advocacy group and "win."
Federal judge rules New York can restrict gun carrying
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled New York state can restrict citizens from concealing and carrying guns in public through a new law that was challenged by national firearm organizations. Judge Gl…
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US, China planning Biden, Xi meeting but 'no resolution yet': official
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are still planning on meeting in person, but no resolution has been found yet.
Voters in new poll divided on Biden student debt cancellation plan
Americans are divided on how they view the Biden administration’s new student debt cancellation initiative, according to a new Morning Consult-Politico poll. The poll, published Wednesday, found th…
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CDC signs off on new COVID-19 boosters ahead of fall booster campaign
The boosters will target the latest omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, which make up 99% of new U.S. cases.
WHO: New COVID cases, deaths keep falling nearly everywhere
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world in what the World Health Organization described as a “welcome decline” at a media briefing on Wednesday.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer's and Moderna's updated Covid booster shots
The shots target the BA.5 omicron subvariant. The CDC still needs to sign off before shots can be administered.
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Here's what to know about fall COVID boosters
As the FDA authorizes a new COVID-19 vaccine booster for the fall, experts say they are confident in the shots' safety, but have questions about their efficacy.
Unvaccinated cadets ordered off Coast Guard Academy campus
The Coast Guard Academy is disenrolling seven cadets for failing to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Funding challenges force tough choices as Biden administration prepares to roll out new Covid-19 booster shots | CNN Politics
As soon as this weekend, Americans will for the first time be able to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot that targets the two most prevalent Omicron subvariants as well as the original strain of the virus.
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California won't expand teen vaccines without parental OK
California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent
New Covid boosters, which target BA.5, haven't yet been tested in people. How well will they work?
The lack of human data means officials likely won’t know how much better the new shots are — if at all — until the fall booster campaign is well underway.
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FDA and CDC clear the way for updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters to target Omicron
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped for the second year in a row last year. Covid deaths aren't the only reason.
Other contributors to the decline are long-standing problems: drug overdoses, heart disease, suicide and chronic liver disease.
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Hong Kong’s ‘yellow’ companies see persecution in COVID crackdown
Pro-democracy businesses in the city say they face harsher scrutiny under pandemic restrictions.
