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Jan. 6 probe: Trump sets rally after ‘unhinged’ WH meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a heated, “unhinged” dispute, Donald Trump fought objections from his White House lawyers to a plan, eventually discarded, to seize states’ voting machines and then, in a last ditch effort to salvage his presidency, summoned supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol for what turned into the deadly riot, the House Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday.
Five takeaways from a Jan. 6 hearing focused on Trump post-election chaos
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol painted a portrait of a White House in post-election chaos at its latest hearing on Tuesday before closing with a bombshell: Rep. Liz …
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Takeaways from the January 6 hearing day 7 | CNN Politics
The latest hearing from the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection fleshed out the links between former President Donald Trump and the far-right extremist groups that were at the vanguard of the violent effort to stop the transition of power and keep him in...
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Jan. 6 rioter apologizes to officers after House testimony
A man who joined the pro-Trump mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol has apologized to officers who protected the building on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Takeaways from Day 7 of the Jan. 6 panel: Trump can't be 'willfully blind' in defending assembling the mob
No “rational or sane man” could possibly reach that conclusion given the dearth of evidence that the election was stolen, Rep. Liz Cheney said.
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Jan. 6 probe: Trump sets rally after 'unhinged' WH meeting
In a heated, “unhinged” dispute, Donald Trump fought objections from his White House lawyers to a plan, eventually discarded, to seize states' voting machines, the House Jan. 6 committee has revealed.
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Jan. 6 committee sets next -- and possibly final -- hearing, to detail riot reaction 'minute by minute'
The House's Jan. 6 committee is expected to hold its next and -- for now -- final hearing on July 21 at 8 p.m. ET
Inside the 'unhinged' Oval Office meeting that divided Trump's orbit before the Jan. 6 attack
During a long, intense meeting at the White House Dec. 18, 2020, members of Donald Trump's inner circle fought over baseless claims of election fraud.
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‘His own choices’: Select panel says Trump — not his advisers — set Jan. 6 in motion
The Capitol riot committee mounted its best effort during Tuesday's hearing to underscore Trump’s direct hand in key moments on Jan. 6 and in the weeks before.
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Twitter worker says he tried to sound alarm on Trump tweets
A Twitter employee testified that he spent a sleepless night on Jan. 5, 2021, worrying that people might die the next day during a rally that former President Donald Trump regularly promoted with angry rhetoric on his social media accounts.
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State judge blocks Louisiana from enforcing abortion ban
Louisiana authorities have once again been blocked from enforcing the state’s near total ban on abortion.
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U.S. Justice Dept launches task force to protect women's reproductive rights
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled a new task force that aims to protect women's reproductive healthcare freedom, after the Supreme Court last month overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.
Berkeley professor to Hawley: ‘Your line of questioning is transphobic’
Berkeley law professor Khiara Bridges rebuked Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, accusing him of peppering her with a line of transphobic questioning. Bridges during an ex…
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Capitol riots: 'Wild' Trump tweet incited attack, says inquiry
Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears.
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Dramatic details and key takeaways from the latest Jan. 6 hearing
The Jan. 6 hearing centered mostly around testimony from former Trump administration staffers and allies, including former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone
Congress tees up bills to protect travel for abortion
Bills to protect abortion seekers and medical and transportation providers could see action in both chambers this week.
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No. 2 Senate Democrat explains his change of heart on abortion
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailed his change of heart on abortion laws on Tuesday after GOP members of the committee pointed out his past desire to…
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Biden approval rating rises modestly from record low -Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating rose three percentage points this week to 39%, rebounding from a week earlier when it matched the lowest level of his presidency, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found.
A Former Mueller Prosecutor Takes Merrick Garland to Task
Andrew Weissmann speaks out about the Jan. 6 committee hearings, how to prosecute a conspiracy, and the Justice Department’s investigation — or lack thereof — of Trump and his inner circle.
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OnPolitics: House Jan. 6 hearing reveals march to Capitol was planned
The House Jan. 6 committee indicated former President Donald Trump used his huge social media following to summon an armed mob to Washington, D.C.
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More than 200 congressional staffers urge Pelosi and Schumer to act on climate or risk dooming younger generations | CNN Politics
For Democratic Congressional staffers – many of whom are young – passing massive investments in clean energy tax credits to deal with the climate crisis is especially urgent.
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Bannon predicted ‘all hell is going to break loose tomorrow’ after Jan. 5 call with Trump
Former President Trump spoke on the phone with his former White House adviser and political strategist Stephen Bannon at least twice the day before the Capitol attack, the select committee revealed…
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Mexico agrees to invest $1.5B in 'smart' border technology
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador has agreed during meetings with President Joe Biden to spend $1.5 billion over the next two years to improve “smart” border technology.
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Cheney says Trump’s team has changed Jan. 6 strategy to blame the ‘crazies’
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Tuesday said individuals in former President Trump’s orbit have recently changed their strategy when dealing with the Jan. 6 select committee, opting to blame the “crazi…
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The secret support system for former aides taking on Trump: The other women
As the Jan. 6 hearings have progressed, a cadre of young, female, former Trump aides have created an informal support network to support it.
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Dettelbach becomes head of ATF, 1st confirmed chief in years
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Steve Dettelbach to run the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Trump accused of possible witnesses tampering: Here are the highlights from the latest Jan. 6 committee hearing
Former President Donald Trump was accused of witness tampering during the latest Jan. 6 committee hearing.
Could abortion vote motivate political party flipping?
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Will you be voting “yes” or “no” on the Value Them Both Amendment? Analysts say it’s a big vote. And sometimes big issues cause party flipping fr…
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DOJ alerted after Trump called unseen Jan. 6 witness, says Cheney
Former President Trump tried to call a witness expected to appear at a future hearing for the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Tu…
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Mexico calls on US to prioritize Mexico’s sovereignty, more visa options. More from Biden-AMLO meeting.
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador held their second in-person meeting at the White House on Tuesday,.
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Texas newspaper posts video of police responding to Uvalde shooting
A Texas newspaper on Tuesday posted video of police and federal agents responding to the shooting at an Uvalde elementary school in May, footage at the center of a debate among state and local officials as they investigate the actions of law enforcement in the rampage.
Ex-Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said Trump’s ‘civil war' rhetoric 'killed someone' on Jan. 6
The House panel probing the riot showed screenshots of texts between Parscale and Trump surrogate Katrina Pierson from the evening of the riot.
S.Korean presidential office denounces 2019 return of fishermen to North
South Korea's presidential office denounced on Wednesday the repatriation of two North Korean fishermen in 2019 as a potential "crime against humanity" by the previous government, pledging to reveal the truth.
Ukraine latest updates: UN hails progress over grain exports
Ukraine news from July 13: UN Chief says ‘substantive step’ was made towards a deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports.
Trump tried to call Jan. 6 committee witness, Cheney says
The House select committee also focused Tuesday on contacts between extremist groups and people in Trump's orbit.
Pat Cipollone: Mike Pence should've been given Medal of Freedom after certifying election
White House lawyer Pat Cipollone said Mike Pence was "courageous" and should've been given the Medal of Freedom for certifying election results.
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Russian opposition politician investigated under 'fake information' law
Opposition politician Ilya Yashin is being investigated by Russia's federal Investigative Committee on suspicion of spreading "fake information" about the army, a lawyer for several opposition activists said on Tuesday.
Opinion | Newsom, Harris, Buttigieg and the Democrats Definitely Not Challenging Joe Biden
There’s an art to being in the mix while saying you’re not.
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Trump incited Jan. 6 attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting, panel told
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of inciting a mob of followers to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a last-ditch bid to remain in power fueled by a chaotic meeting with some of his most ardent supporters.
Jan. 6 committee chairman says panel has 'started producing information' for DOJ | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi said Tuesday that the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has “started producing information” for the Department of Justice relevant to its request for transcripts of interviews the committee has conducted.
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California's Newsom goes to Washington; 2024 chatter follows
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week in a visit certain to kindle more talk about his national political ambitions.
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'There's gonna be a red wedding': Trump supporters in media encouraged Capitol riots
Jan. 6 committee highlighted how media personalities encouraged supporters of former President Donald Trump to converge on the Capitol.
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U.S., Japan agree to address currency, economic impact of Ukraine war
U.S. and Japan agreed on Tuesday to further strengthen bilateral ties and work together to address rising food and energy prices exacerbated by Russia's war.
Twitter sues to force Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
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Trump hits back at Musk, claims Tesla CEO would have gotten on knees to beg for subsidies
Former President Donald Trump hit back at Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night, slamming Tesla's subsidies and Musk's space ventures before claiming that he could have gotten Musk to "drop" to his knees to beg for government assistance.
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Venezuela holding three Americans accused of entering country illegally -sources
Venezuela arrested three U.S. citizens earlier this year accused of trying to enter the country illegally and is currently holding them, according to the U.S. State Department and sources.
Jan. 6 panel reveals new details of Trump's fringe-driven push to hold power
The select panel aired new testimony from the former president's allies who urged him to concede the election in mid-December 2020.
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Senate negotiators aim to unveil government funding bills by end of July
Senate negotiators are planning to unveil their annual government appropriations bills by the end of the month as lawmakers struggle to hash out a larger bipartisan deal on how to fund the governme…
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Pennsylvania sues county election boards over refusal to certify primary results
Officials asked a state court to compel three counties to certify results of the state's May 17 primary in a dispute stemming from undated mail-in ballots.
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Liz Cheney: Committee informed DOJ that Trump attempted to contact a witness not yet seen in the hearings | CNN Politics
The revelation that the House January 6 committee notified the Department of Justice of an alleged attempt by former President Donald Trump to contact a witness is the latest product of the panel’s probe to involve law enforcement.
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Where Biden and Dems stand on abortion access 3 weeks into the deadlocked fight
Biden signed an executive order with new protections, but Democrats still lack support for more sweeping safeguards.
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Los Angeles lawmakers seek to unseat vocal sheriff in 'unconstitutional' motion
Los Angeles County lawmakers have passed a controversial motion that they hope will allow them to get rid of elected Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who has consistently called out their “woke” behavior during his past two years in office.
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Uvalde's new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school
Surveillance footage captured the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting enter the building with an AR-15 style rifle and later shows officers in body armor milling in the hallway outside the fourth-grade classrooms where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ted Lieu ask Senate for clarity: Did Gorsuch, Kavanaugh lie about Roe?
A joint letter issued Monday claims Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch lied about their stance on Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings.
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Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives, protesters storm prime minister's office
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on Wednesday, driven out after an economic collapse unleashed a popular uprising that appeared to end his family's near two-decade dominance of the country.
Live updates: Surveillance video from Uvalde shooting
Newly published surveillance video show police running away from gunfire inside Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, during the May shooting that killed 21 people. Follow here for live updates.
Lockheed delivers first model of new rocket launcher to U.S. Army
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp said on Tuesday it had handed over the first model of its newest mobile rocket launcher to the U.S. Army.
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Severe recession needed to cool inflation, Bank of America analysts say
Bank of America strategists said that sky-high inflation could take some time to come down – forcing the Fed to raise rates so aggressively the economy slides into a recession.
Sri Lankan president flees the country amid economic crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The president of Sri Lanka fled the country early Wednesday, slipping away in the middle of the night only hours before he was to step down amid a devastating economic crisis that has triggered severe shortages of food and fuel.
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Joe Biden heads to Middle East amid faltering US sway
The US president's visit to the turbulent region may highlight the limits of American power.
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Mueller's 'pitbull' says people 'inside' DOJ reached out after Capitol riot inquiry criticisms
A top prosecutor in Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation says he has heard back from people in the Justice Department after writing an essay criticizing the federal inquiry into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan charged in Capitol riot tells Jan. 6 committee he wishes he hadn't bought Trump's election lies
A former Donald Trump supporter who admitted to going into the Capitol told the Jan. 6 committee that the trust he placed in the former president had derailed his life and ruined his reputation.
Second plea in U.S. funeral home scheme to sell body parts
A second Colorado woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding relatives of the dead as part of a scheme in which a funeral home sold body parts without permission, a practice exposed by a 2018 Reuters investigative report.
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Pennsylvania governor signs executive order to protect access to abortion
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced Tuesday that he has signed an executive order protecting the right to an abortion and other reproductive health care, such as contraception, in Pennsylvania…
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U.S. Treasury diplomat nominee aims to curb China's lending influence
The nominee for the U.S. Treasury's top economic diplomacy job said on Tuesday he wants to limit China's growing global lending influence.
Russia fines Apple for violating data storage law
A Moscow court on Tuesday fined Apple 2 million rubles (about $34,000) for refusing to store the personal data of Russian users on servers in Russia, part of government efforts to control online activity.
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Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka
The Rajapaksa dynasty dominated Sri Lankan politics until April when street protests against fuel and food shortages began to slip out of control. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country early on Wednesday, leaving no one from the once- illustrious family in a position of power.
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SEE IT: John Bolton admits he helped plan coups in other countries
Former national security adviser John Bolton hinted at recent U.S. involvement in planning foreign coups in a shocking interview moment.
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7-Eleven offers $100K reward for info leading to arrest in string of robberies
The robberies and shootings occurred over five hours Monday, spanning three counties in Southern California, authorities said.
US announces major Pacific push, embassies in Tonga, Kiribati
Vice President Kamala Harris announces new initiatives in region in unprecedented address to regional summit.
Fact check: Video falsely claims to show Ted Cruz revealing deal between Nancy Pelosi, Hunter Biden
A video falsely claimed Sen. Ted Cruz revealed "secret deals" between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden.
Biden nominates 5 new judges, but not Republican abortion opponent
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated five new federal judges, but did not at this time move forward with a plan opposed by a growing number of Democrats and progressives to appoint a Republican abortion opponent to a judgeship in Kentucky.
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Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendors of the universe glowed in a new batch of images released Tuesday from NASA’s powerful new telescope.
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House committee accepts Snyder’s offer to testify virtually
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has accepted an offer for Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to testify virtually July 28. Chairwoman Carolyn B. Mal…
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President Biden faces deadline in U.S. railroad labor standoff
U.S. President Joe Biden faces a deadline next week to intervene in nationwide U.S. railroad labor talks covering 115,000 workers, or open the door to a potential strike or lockout that could threaten an already fragile economy and choke supplies of food and fuel.
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George Gilmore expects 'hiccups' in bid to reunite NJ's most powerful county GOP
The first case began immediately after Gilmore’s election Thursday night, when the Ocean County GOP’s website went down.
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Trump steps up attacks on Musk, who said Trump needs to 'sail into the sunset'
Donald Trump on Tuesday ratcheted up attacks on Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk, after Musk said Trump was too old to become the next U.S. president and Trump needed to "sail into the sunset."
www.reuters.comBiden: Top Islamic State leader in Syria killed in drone strike
Another senior official “closely associated” with al-Agal was seriously injured during the strike, officials said.
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White House seeks to keep focus on the economy with summit as Biden heads to Middle East | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris will welcome a group of state and local officials to the White House on Wednesday as the administration seeks to draw attention to key elements of President Joe Biden’s cornerstone legislative achievement.
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WATCH: LeBron James suggests captive WNBA star reconsider coming back to US
Four-time NBA champion and billionaire LeBron James said WNBA star Brittney Griner should reconsider returning to the United States if and when she is released from captivity in Russia.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump beckoned mob to DC after combative White House meeting, House Jan. 6 panel says
Before sending the tweet that would “galvanize” his followers to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, President Trump hosted an explosive meeting at the White House where competing factions butted heads on whether Trump should accept election defeat or keep pushing unfounded conspiracy theories, House...
Kishida support edges up post-election, but hurdles linger for agenda
Support for the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida edged up in the wake of his ruling party's election win, but hurdles remain for key parts of his agenda, including constitutional revision, according to opinion polls.
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S Korean central bank unveils half-point hike to cool inflation
Hike comes as inflation in Asia’s fourth-largest economy is running at its fastest pace in 24 years.
Judge blocks Louisiana from enforcing abortion ban in latest courtroom twist
The order comes after a judge said Friday that Louisiana can enforce its ban on almost all abortions. The state has a "trigger law" that was designed to take effect after Roe’s reversal.
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Hawley, law prof clash in heated exchange over who can get pregnant: 'Is this how you run your classroom?'
Sen. Josh Hawley and Berkeley Law Professor Khiara Bridges got into a heated exchange Tuesday during a Senate hearing over whether people other than women can get pregnant.
Preventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoias
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A famed grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park survived its first wildfire in more than a century, thanks to efforts to regularly burn the undergrowth beneath the towering trees, a forest ecologist who toured the site said Tuesday.
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Sean Spicer and Russell Vought lose lawsuit against Biden administration over Naval Board dismissal
The former government officials filed an injunction to block their removal from the Naval Academy Board of Visitors last year.
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Texas avoids blackouts, power use to break more records in heat wave
Power demand in Texas will likely hit new record highs this week as consumers crank up air conditioners to escape a lingering heat wave after homes and businesses helped avoid rotating blackouts by conserving energy on Monday.
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John Bolton says he’s been involved in planning coups: ‘It takes a lot of work’
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton said during an appearance on CNN that he has helped plan coups in other countries while arguing that former President Trump’s actions leadin…
thehill.comJan. 6: Key takeaways from House committee's 7th hearing on Capitol attack
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on Tuesday aimed to connect the dots between then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Eight left in contest to lead Conservatives, after Sajid Javid pulls out
Former health secretary Sajid Javid withdraws from the contest minutes before the nominations deadline.
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American Federation of Teachers convention promotes CRT, abortion, and green energy
Proposed resolutions under consideration at the annual convention for the American Federation of Teachers this week include vows to support critical race theory, classroom discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation, and demands for student loan forgiveness.
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France sees weeks to save Iran nuclear deal, but U.S. sets no deadline
France's new foreign minister said on Tuesday there were only a few weeks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, although a senior U.S. official made clear Washington had set no such deadline.
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Jan. 6 committee shows White House aide described Trump west wing as 'unhinged'
This was CNBC's live blog following Tuesday's 1 p.m. ET hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Experts defend much-criticized oil sales to China as required by US law
Recent reports that the United States sent oil from its emergency stockpile to China have touched off a wave of sharp Republican-led criticism in recent days, though experts contended that the sales were legally required.
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Pacific island leaders welcome U.S. pledge to triple funding for region
Pacific island leaders welcomed a pledge by the United States to triple aid to the region to combat illegal fishing, enhance maritime security and tackle climate change, after decades of stagnant U.S. funding.
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Biden fires back at 2024 doubts: Democrats ‘want me to run’
President Biden insisted Tuesday that Democrats want him to run for reelection, firing back at doubters after a poll showed a majority of primary voters wanted someone else at the top of the ticket…
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Seven notable moments from the House Jan. 6 hearing on Trump and extremist groups
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot held a hearing Tuesday on how extremist groups played a role in the attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election in Joe Biden’s favor rather than then-President Donald Trump’s.
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Capitol rioter apologizes to police officers following testimony at Jan. 6 hearing
Capitol riot defendant Stephen Ayres, who testified before the Jan. 6 select committee on Tuesday, apologized to a group of police officers who defended the Capitol during the riot following the pa…
thehill.com‘Have his cake and eat it too:’ Mexican president's leverage over Biden stunts progress on migration, drugs
President Joe Biden met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador a month after the Mexican president skipped the Summit of the Americas.
'Fatigued': Republicans eyeing 2024 reluctant to support Trump election lie amid Jan. 6 hearings
Through the run of the Jan. 6 House committee hearings, Republicans eyeing the White House in 2024 as potential rivals to Donald Trump have been remarkably quiet about the attack on the Capitol.
50 years after ‘American Pie,’ Don McLean fears ‘some kind of civil war’
Don McLean says he wrote his iconic “American Pie” tune to test his theory that music and politics were inherently intertwined. Fifty years later, he stands by that theory. He said American values …
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Ukrainian president touts "modern artillery" after forces hit another Russian ammo depot
Fatalities were reported after explosions rocked a town in the Russian-occupied Kherson region on Monday in an attack by Ukrainian forces, Russian state media said. The town is home to a key hydroelectric dam. Follow here for live updates.
Ukraine reports striking Russian ammunition depot in south
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military on Tuesday reported destroying a Russian ammunition depot in southern Ukraine, resulting in a massive explosion captured on social media, while rescuers said the death toll from a weekend Russian strike in the country's east grew to 45.
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What we know about infamous Oval Office meeting held by Trump's inner circle in December 2020 | CNN Politics
A heated Oval Office meeting convened by then-President Donald Trump on December 18, 2020 – in which lawyer Sidney Powell and her client, former national security adviser Michael Flynn, floated outrageous suggestions about overturning the election – was a central focus of Tuesday’s hearing held...
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House panel accepts Washington Commanders owner’s request to testify virtually
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has accepted multiple requests from Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder in exchange for his testimony on allegations of a toxic workplace, including a deal to allow him to appear virtually before the panel.
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Michigan state court agrees to limit use of cash bail in class action suit settlement
Detroit's 36th District Court settled a federal lawsuit with bail advocates to limit the use of cash bail practices.
Trump Says He Could Have Made Musk ‘Drop to His Knees’
Donald J. Trump via Truth SocialThe war of words between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk is intensifying—and getting weirder.On Tuesday evening, Trump responded to a series of tweets the Tesla CEO had sent Monday encouraging Trump to end his political career.“I don’t hate the man...
Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Forest fires and droughts hit Spain and Portugal as authorities warn of exceptionally hot weather.
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U.S. sends $1.7B in aid to pay Ukraine’s health care workers
The latest round of aid aims to address the acute budget deficit caused by the ongoing Russian invasion.
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Putin set to visit Iran next week
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, the Kremlin said Tuesday, a day after the U.S. warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with drones for its action in Ukraine.
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'Unhinged': At Trump Oval Office meeting, shouting nearly devolved to blows
“The meeting has been called ‘unhinged,’ ‘not normal’ and the ‘craziest meeting of the Trump presidency,’” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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Jail escapee Casey White faces murder charge in connection with death of Vicky White
The indictment alleges that murder suspect Casey White caused the death of corrections officer Vicky White, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
DOJ creates task force to push back on state abortion restrictions
The Justice Department has created a special federal task force in order to ensure abortion access in the states following a Supreme Court decision that sent the issue back to the states.
Telemedicine abortion continues on Guam after Roe overturned
HONOLULU (AP) — Guam's attorney general said a 1990 law that prohibited virtually all abortion is invalid and won't take effect even though the U.S. Supreme Court last month overturned the national right to abortion outlined in Roe v.
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Trump claims 'election integrity' victory in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that cracked down on the use of ballot drop boxes gave former President Donald Trump some news to cheer about on Tuesday.
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Alabama inmate Casey White charged in death of jail official who helped him escape
Casey White escaped in April with the help of jail official Vicky White, who officials have said fatally shot herself.
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The 2024 Republican race is no longer a slam dunk for Donald Trump | CNN Politics
For the better part of the last year, when people asked me whether I thought Donald Trump would be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024, the answer has been the same: If he runs, he will be.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jill Biden’s Texas speech fires up debate over breakfast tacos: A Latino stereotype or a point of local pride?
The first lady's reference to a San Antonio culinary favorite unleashed a political and cultural firestorm — which some then rebuffed.
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Hawaii national park gets land where ancient villages stood
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island was given new land on Tuesday in a deal that will protect and manage a pristine white sand beach and ocean bay area that is home to endangered and endemic species and to rare, culturally significant Native Hawaiian artifacts.
apnews.comDemocratic Lawmakers Ask Biden To Support Overturning Racist Court Precedents
Biden promised to root out systemic racism, but his Justice Department still relies on the Insular Cases in court to deny rights to Americans.
Starbucks to close 16 stores citing personal safety concerns | CNN Business
Starbucks is planning to close 16 locations across various cities, citing safety concerns.
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Black, Native, low-income people more likely to be killed while walking: Report
A new report highlights the most dangerous states to be a pedestrian, as well as how Black, Native and low-income pedestrians are more likely to be killed while walking.
Sen. Hawley debating Berkeley law professor over pregnant men blows up Twitter
A debate between Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and a liberal law professor over whether men could get pregnant caused both right and left to celebrate on Twitter.
Khashoggi widow urges White House to press for release of Saudi political prisoners
JERUSALEM — The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is urging President Joe Biden to press for the release of political prisoners in Saudi Arabia when he travels to the kingdom.
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Mike Flood sworn in to replace former Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry
Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, was sworn into office on Tuesday to replace former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) after Fortenberry resigned from office following convictions on three felon…
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Rich nations caused climate harm to poorer ones, study says
For decades, environmental activists along with some government officials and scientists have argued that rich countries should pay the most to address climate change, and even pay poor countries reparations, because industrialized nations have historically emitted the most greenhouse gases.
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New contractor to manage NYC’s monkeypox vaccination
Affiliated Physicians will handle appointments following a rocky rollout by the city’s previous provider, MedRite, last week.
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Dangerous conditions persist as migrants wait for Biden administration to stop 'Remain in Mexico' program
“We live with this daily fear of leaving the shelter that something will happen to us,” one migrant said.
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NotedDC — Biden’s Saudi trip sparks backlash at home
President Biden will walk a diplomatic tightrope during his trip to Saudi Arabia, with the president facing pressure to publicly hold the nation accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal …
thehill.comMissed Day 7 of Jan. 6 hearings? Committee shows march to Capitol was planned, Trump lawyers had screaming match in Oval Office
Former President Trump pushed election lies despite top aides advising him to concede his presidential election loss to Joe Biden.
Trans woman fired from Chick-fil-A sues for sexual harassment and discrimination
Erin Taylor said her co-workers at a Chick-fil-A in Decatur, Georgia, harassed and intentionally misgendered her. Critics say the chain has an anti-LGBTQ history.
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3 charged in scheme to sell stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics
NEW YORK (AP) — A rock memorabilia dealer and two other men were charged Tuesday with scheming to sell allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to the classic rock juggernaut “Hotel California” and other hits by the Eagles.
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Lego pulls out of Russia 'indefinitely'
The Danish toymaker says it will end its partnership with a company which runs its 81 shops.
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Arizona Democrats boost Trump-backed gubernatorial hopeful Lake in GOP primary
The Arizona Democratic Party is disparaging a Republican gubernatorial candidate, Karrin Taylor Robson, in an apparent attempt at helping Trump-endorsed GOP rival Kari Lake, figuring the latter would be easier to beat in November.
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Jan. 6 committee expected to hold next hearing July 21 in prime time
The committee's chairman, Bennie Thompson, said next week's hearing would be “the last one — at this point” — declining to say whether there would be more down the line.
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Mexico to contribute $1.5 billion for infrastructure at US southern border
Mexico is contributing $1.5 billion toward border infrastructure, a source familiar with the move said on Tuesday as the Mexican president visited the White House.
Two girls pulled from Lake Michigan at Gary beach, 1 dies
GARY, Ind. (AP) — One girl died and another was released after treatment at a hospital after they were pulled from Lake Michigan after struggling in the water Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Visitors were able to pull one of the girls from the water at Gary's Marquette Beach but the other...
apnews.comTrump received special treatment from Twitter despite internal fears he was inciting violence, a former employee tells January 6 committee
A former Twitter employee told the January 6 committee that Donald Trump would have been kicked off the service far earlier if he'd been anyone else.
Newsom signs bill allowing gun makers to be sued for negligence
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed into law a bill allowing victims of gun violence and others to sue firearm manufacturers. The Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, which wholly ta…
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Amazon issued more than 13,000 disciplinary notices at single warehouse in Staten Island
An Amazon facility in Staten Island, which voted earlier this year to unionize, issued more than 13,000 disciplinary notices in a single year, according to court papers.
Israel-Palestine US policy: What changed under Biden, what didn’t
As Joe Biden visits Israel and Palestine, Al Jazeera examines how his policies compare to Donald Trump’s approach.
Photos: How do the Webb telescope pictures compare to Hubble’s?
NASA’s $10 billion telescope peers deeper into space than ever, revealing previously undetectable details in the cosmos.
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Judge allows abortions to resume in Louisiana
A federal judge has ruled that abortion services can resume in the state of Louisiana, blocking the state from enforcing its so-called trigger ban. Judge Donald Johnson granted a temporary re…
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Fox corroborates elements of viral story of Ohio child rape victim seeking abortion
Fox News is corroborating elements of a report about a 10-year-old child rape victim in Ohio who crossed state lines to receive an abortion — although it is still unclear if she did so because of restrictive state laws passed after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade or if she was…
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S. Carolina lawyer expected to be charged in murders of wife, son -NY Times
The South Carolina attorney previously charged with allegedly orchestrating a plot to have himself shot last year in an insurance scheme is expected to be indicted later this week on murder charges in the death of his wife and son, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing one of the man's...
www.reuters.comThe city's 3K expansion is heading toward a fiscal cliff
The challenge comes with the city at a crossroads over education funding. Lawmakers recently approved $215 million in cuts to the Department of Education, and Albany lawmakers passed a bill requiring the city rein in class sizes — a multibillion-dollar feat.
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Authorities are trying to find homes for 4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia facility
A judge earlier this month approved a plan to move 4,000 beagles out of a Virginia breeding and research facility that has been cited for animal welfare violations. The nonprofit Humane Society of …
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Sri Lanka's Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Civil war victor brought down by protests
Sri Lanka's Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who oversaw a ruthless crushing of Tamil Tiger guerrillas to end a long-running civil war and went on to become president, had been due to step down on Wednesday to appease a population angry over several tumultuous months of economic and political crisis.
www.reuters.comThe convicted Capitol rioter who is testifying before the House January 6 committee warned 'Civil War will ensue' if Trump got robbed on 2020
Stephen Ayres also promoted Donald Trump's "Be there, will be wild tweet" in the days before he breached the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Eight Conservative candidates in running to replace Johnson
Conservative MPs in will begin voting on Wednesday to elect a successor to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Opinion: Boris Johnson's political demise offers a lesson for US Republicans | CNN
Boris Johnson’s resignation provides a glimmer of hope that those who have promoted, defended or quietly tolerated former President Donald Trump will one day decide they, too, have reached their limit, writes Frida Ghitis.
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Italy's Draghi warns 5-Stars against political ultimatums
Premier Mario Draghi says his government is still able to get things done despite tensions with the 5-Star Movement
Elon Musk's politics trigger strong reactions from Tesla customers | CNN Business
Jason Simon placed an order for a Tesla Model 3 this April, eager to own an electric vehicle.
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‘It’s a non-party political issue’: banning the weedkiller glyphosate
The WHO declared it a probable human carcinogen in 2015 and 70-80 UK councils have turned to chemical-free options
Politics does not roil all Florida school board races
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state.
Biden to walk political tightrope through Israel, Palestine trip
On the first leg of his trip to the Middle East this week, US President Joe Biden will meet with Israeli leaders and then make a gratuitous stop in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, before heading off to Saudi Arabia for the second leg to lobby...
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Croatia clears final hurdle to adopting the euro next year
The European Union has removed the final obstacles tp Croatia adopting the euro next year. It will enable the first expansion of the currency bloc in almost a decade as
FDA to authorize Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine
The decision comes as White House officials stress the importance of vaccination to prevent severe disease.
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Fauci admits that COVID-19 vaccines do not protect 'overly well' against infection
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci expounded on COVID-19 vaccines' efficacy and breakthrough COVID infections Tuesday on "Your World."
White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters
The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots and wearing masks indoors.
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Biden admin may offer 2nd Covid booster shot to all adults due to BA.5 subvariant
The plan comes amid a rise in hospitalizations driven by the new version of omicron.
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White House: Over $40B in coronavirus relief funds going towards workforce development
More than $40 billion in American Rescue Plan funds have been committed to strengthening and expanding the U.S. workforce, the White House is set to announce on Wednesday. The funds are being used …
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China reports 338 new COVID cases for July 12 vs 424 a day
China reported 338 new COVID-19 infections on July 12, of which 98 were symptomatic and 240 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.
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COVID pandemic is ‘nowhere near over’: WHO chief
WHO chief warns case numbers are continuing to rise, putting further pressure on stretched health systems and workers.
Latest COVID variant 'sensationalized' by White House: Rand Paul
Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House adviser Anthony Fauci have begun issuing warnings about the latest coronavirus variant.
As BA.5 Spreads, White House Warns Covid Is Not Over
The subvariant has become dominant among new U.S. cases, and White House’s strategy sounds a lot like its old one, couched as advice that officials hope more Americans will start following.
Covid hospitalizations double since May, driven by BA.5
The highly contagious omicron subvariant now accounts for more than half of new infections in the U.S.
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Covid hospitalizations have doubled since May as omicron BA.5 sweeps U.S., but deaths remain low
BA.5 does not appear to be more severe than past omicron subvariants, U.S. health officials said.
Stunning spread of BA.5 shows why this California COVID wave is so different
Compared with its ancestors, the latest Omicron subvariant, BA.5, may have an enhanced ability to create a numerous copies of the coronavirus once it gets into human cells.
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COVID Live - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer
Live statistics and coronavirus news tracking the number of confirmed cases, recovered patients, tests, and death toll due to the COVID-19 coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Coronavirus counter with new cases, deaths, and number of tests per 1 Million population. Historical data and info. Daily...
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