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President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that will reduce the ability of employers to prevent workers from going to rival firms and remove some of the state occupational licensing requirements that make it harder to land a job.
Code in huge ransomware attack written to avoid Russian computers
"They don't want to annoy the local authorities, and they know they will be able to run their business much longer if they do it this way," said an expert.
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Trump says he's filing class action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Former President Trump said Wednesday that he has filed class action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google, which have all banned him from their platforms.
Workers sued after unemployment aid ended early. Some are winning.
Workers in some states may see their benefits restored amid legal battles over governors halting pandemic relief.
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READ IT: Trump lawsuits against Twitter, Facebook, Google over alleged big tech censorship
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he will lead class-action lawsuits against Twitter, Google and Facebook over alleged censorship, declaring that "big tech is out of control" and is functioning as "the de-facto censorship arm of the U.S. government."
Elsa churns up deadly tornadoes as it charges up East Coast: Latest path
Tropical Storm Elsa is set to bring rain and flooding from Georgia to Maine through Friday.
Projected NYC Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams: "New York is going to show America how to run cities"
Eric Adams told "CBS This Morning" that New York City is going to be an example for the rest of the country once he is elected.
www.cbsnews.comAs QAnon dissolves, its followers resurface in local politics, aiming for more power
In the wake of Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat, many QAnon followers have hatched a plan: run for school board or local office, spread the gospel of Q, but don’t call it QAnon.
Haitian leader's killing draws condemnation, calls for calm
The assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse has drawn shock and condemnation from leaders around the world, along with calls for calm and unity in Haiti
GOP Rep. Chip Roy says he wants ‘18 more months of chaos and the inability to get stuff done’ | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas revealed in a video circulating online that he wants to jam Democrats’ legislative goals so Republicans can win the 2022 midterms.
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Psaki dismisses MTG over Nazi comparison
“We don’t take any of our health and medical advice from Marjorie Taylor Greene,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
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Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 law enforcement officers in Chicago
A 28-year-old man suspected of shooting three law enforcement officers in Chicago on the city's South Side has been arrested.
Tucker Carlson claims NSA leaked private emails to journalists
Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Wednesday claimed the National Security Agency (NSA) leaked some of his private emails to journalists. Carlson made the allegation during a Wednesday morning appeara…
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Haitian President Jovenel Moise assassinated at home - Washington Examiner
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated during an attack on his home, the country’s interim prime minister announced Wednesday. The country’s first lady, Martine Moise, was hospitalized following the attack, though more details about her condition were not immediately available.WHY...
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Trump ally asks Pennsylvania counties to submit to ‘forensic investigation’ of election
A Pennsylvania state senator on Wednesday called on several counties to provide information for a “forensic investigation” of the 2020 presidential election and the state’s primary …
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Majority believes Biden officials, not the president, are secretly running the country: Poll - Washington Examiner
Most people in the United States believe that Biden administration officials, and not President Joe Biden, are directing the country's agenda and policy, according to a national poll.Fifty-seven percent of respondents to a Convention of States Action and Trafalgar Group poll said the president...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTammy Duckworth on Her Fight to Shield Veterans From Deportation
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army veteran who lost her legs in the Iraq War, has been pushing hard in Congress in recent weeks to try to end the federal government’s practice of deporting undocumented immigrants who served honorably in the military. Duckworth, who was among the...
Congressional Black Caucus takes sides in Ohio special election
The CBC's political arm is wading into the race to replace now-HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge.
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Federal judge declines to block portions of Georgia election law
A federal judge in Georgia declined to strike down portions of the state’s controversial voter law ahead of run-off elections slated for next week.The decision from U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul “J…
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McCarthy expected to appoint Republicans to Jan. 6 select committee
It had been unclear if the Republican House leader would boycott the committee, which was created last week.
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Housekeeper who reported guns in Chicago hotel room ‘likely prevented a tragedy,’ official says
An Iowa man was arrested Tuesday after authorities discovered a rifle with a laser sight in his hotel room overlooking Lake Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, with police saying …
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Biden's plans to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy are losing momentum
Six months into President Biden's tenure, Wall Street remains divided over the likelihood one of his campaign promises: higher taxes.
McCarthy nailing down GOP members for Capitol riot panel | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is finalizing a House GOP roster for a Democratic-led investigation into the deadly January 6 insurrection, canning the idea of a boycott on adding Republicans to the panel on the theory that it’s better to join in and play an active defense.
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Coast Guard searching for nine missing in waters south of Key West - Washington Examiner
Nine people remain missing in the waters southeast of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa makes its way through Florida, according to the United States Coast Guard.Coast Guard crew members and a good Samaritan rescued at least 13 Cuban migrants on Tuesday as heavy rain and winds caused their vehicle...
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Border Patrol arrests sex offenders, MS-13 gang members over July 4 weekend in Rio Grande Valley
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector picked up MS-13 gang members and convicted sex offenders among groups of illegal immigrants they apprehended coming across the border over the Fourth of July weekend.
Haiti's interim prime minister declares he's in charge after president assassinated, state of siege declared
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was killed in an attack at his home early Wednesday, the country's interim premier said.
Biden readies order to rein in worker non-compete clauses and make switching jobs easier
President Joe Biden will call on the Federal Trade Commission to curtail worker non-compete agreements and eliminate "unnecessary" licensing requirements.
Trump claims he’s seen Hunter Biden’s ‘laptop from hell,’ makes Al Capone look like a baby - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump compared Hunter Biden's "laptop from hell" to Al Capone on Wednesday, alleging President Joe Biden's son has "more criminal activity" than the late Chicago boss ever did.Trump's comments about the president's son came during a press conference in which he announced...
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Celebrities urge Biden to halt pipeline through Minnesota tribal lands
The Enbridge Line 3 project would expand capacity and reroute oil through watersheds and treaty-protected tracts.
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Biden condemns ‘heinous’ assassination of Haitian president
President Biden condemned the assassination of Haiti’s president on Wednesday as a “heinous act” and said that the United States is prepared to assist in the aftermath of the attack to bring securi…
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U.S. to probe Crocs copycat claims
Crocs brought the case last month, alleging that companies such as Skechers and Hobby Lobby are unfairly copying its iconic foam footwear.
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No: ‘Alarmed’ Arizona rejects Biden’s door-to-door search for unvaccinated - Washington Examiner
Arizona’s attorney general has rejected the Biden administration’s plan to go door-to-door to seek out the unvaccinated and encourage them to get the anti-COVID-19 shot.A day after the president and spokeswoman Jen Psaki issued the plan, Attorney General Mark Brnovich said that he was “greatly...
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refers to Nazi-era 'brown shirts' in opposing vaccination push
Greene recently apologized for comparing mask mandates at the U.S. Capitol to the Holocaust.
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'Never be forgotten': Rep. Andy Kim donates suit worn during Capitol riot to Smithsonian
The New Jersey Democrat says he added his blue suit to the museum's collection as a way to preserve the history of Jan. 6.
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Justice IG: Badly depleted US prison chaplain corps 'impairs' safety; terror inmates leading religious services
Some sites 'permitted inmates with a known nexus to international or domestic terrorism to lead religious services,' the DOJ inspector general found.
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Trump appeared to confirm part of the indictment against his company's tax schemes. His speech could haunt him in court.
At a rally, Donald Trump appeared to confirm the underlying facts of the 15-count indictment against the Trump Organization and its CFO.
TC Energy initiates NAFTA claim to recoup $15B in Keystone XL damages
The Calgary-based pipeline operator said a notice of intent has been filed.
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Flight from Charlotte to Bahamas delayed over students allegedly refusing to mask up - Washington Examiner
An American Airlines flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the Bahamas was delayed after a group of student passengers refused to wear masks, the airline said Tuesday.There were reportedly 30 students ages 17 to 18 as part of a single group on the plane, which was scheduled to...
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QAnon's new 'plan'? Run for school board
In the wake of Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat, many QAnon followers have hatched a plan: run for school board or local office, spread the gospel of Q, but don’t call it QAnon.
www.nbcnews.comEver Given released after monthslong seizure by Suez Canal authorities - Washington Examiner
A Japanese-owned cargo ship Egyptian authorities seized after it ran aground in the Suez Canal was released Wednesday following a settlement between parties. The Suez Canal Authority seized the Ever Given in April as it argued with the ship’s owner and insurers over how much they owed for the...
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Democrat Jacky Rosen becomes 22nd senator to back bipartisan infrastructure deal
The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure gang is expanding, with Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) becoming its 22nd member. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (D-Ariz.) indicated during …
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Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lightfoot at airport amid surge in gun violence
President Biden will meet with Chicago’s mayor on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
Israel's new prime minister to update Iran policy before Biden meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has launched an Iran policy review to be concluded before his first meeting with President Biden, which is likely to take place in late July, Israeli officials tell me.Why it matters: Bennett is in the process of shifting Israeli foreign policy on several...
Britney Spears drama sparks partisan splits over conservatorship laws - Washington Examiner
News about pop star Britney Spears’s conservatorship arrangement prompted bipartisan outrage among congressional lawmakers, as both Democrats and Republicans hopped on the issue either out of genuine policy concern or in order to relate to their voter bases. But Republicans and Democrats are not...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump turns to an old tactic to battle his social media suspension: Lawsuits
Frustrated by his inability to use social media, former President Donald Trump turned to a tactic he has often used as a way to amplify his voice in the public square: specious lawsuits.
Woman who was arrested after missing officials' phone call while in computer class is headed home
Gwen Levi is among 24,000 federal prisoners allowed to serve their sentence through home detention to slow the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.
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Surfside condo rubble search and rescue will transition to recovery operation | CNN
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Wednesday the Surfside condo collapse search and rescue efforts have transitioned to a recovery operation, as the death toll reached 54.
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Commerce releases Trump-era report justifying auto tariffs on national security grounds
Sen. Pat Toomey commended current Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and the Biden administration for making the report public.
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Mike Pompeo’s taxpayer-funded ‘Madison Dinners’ cost over $20,000 more than disclosed: Watchdog - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent approximately $65,000 on his "Madison Dinners," roughly $21,000 more than initially disclosed, a watchdog says.New documents obtained by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington on Wednesday, amid its Freedom of Information Act lawsuit...
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The headwinds to making generics in the U.S.
CDER gets a deputy — FDA leaders tout vaccines amid side effect angst
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18 victims recovered in Florida condo building collapse, bringing death toll to 54
Officials said 86 people are still unaccounted for. Crews will transition from search and rescue to a recovery operation by the end of the day.
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Moderna testing mRNA seasonal flu vaccine
Moderna said Wednesday that it has begun testing a flu vaccine as it seeks to expand the uses of the mRNA technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine. The first participants in an early-stage stud…
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Trump is suing Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey. Here’s why they shouldn’t worry | CNN Business
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday filed proposed class-action lawsuits targeting Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter and its CEO Jack Dorsey, as well as YouTube and its parent company’s CEO Sundar Pichai, in a Hail Mary move after being removed from their platforms. Courts...
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Trump to sue Facebook, Twitter, Google over alleged censorship, says they've 'ceased to be private'
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he will lead a lawsuit over alleged censorship against Twitter, Facebook and Google, three tech companies that removed him from their platforms after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
Judge denies release for Jake Angeli, Phoenix man who raided Capitol wearing horned hat
Judge Royce Lamberth denied release from custody for Phoenix QAnon believer Jake Angeli, who was caught on video storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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U.S. Job Openings Remain At A Historic High, Giving Job Seekers Options
The number of job openings in the U.S. topped 9 million in May, according to Labor Department. The number of people quitting their jobs eased slightly from April but remains high.
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New York AG could try to sue gun manufacturers under new law
New York City in particular is facing a rise in shootings.
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Oklahoma's GOP chairman endorses Lankford primary challenge
John Bennett's endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer is rooted in Lankford’s reversal on Biden’s election certification.
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Two injured in rocket attacks on Iraqi airbase housing US troops | CNN Politics
Two US service members were injured Wednesday in a rocket attack targeting the al-Asad airbase in Iraq which hosts US, Iraqi, and coalition forces.
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Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler while on 2018 European trip, new book alleges
A new book claims former President Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler during a briefing from chief of staff John Kelly during a 2018 trip to Europe.
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Fort Lauderdale taps Elon Musk's firm to build underground tunnel connecting the city and beach
Fort Lauderdale said it has accepted a proposal from Elon Musk's The Boring Company to build an underground transit loop.
Police identify the third person found dead on a Georgia golf course. Here’s what else we know about the investigation | CNN
[Breaking news update, published at 12:40 a.m. ET]
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Why Will Smith paid $100K for New Orleans fireworks show
It took place over the Mississippi River.
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AOC influence in question after Eric Adams defeats her picks for NYC mayor
About a year and a half ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made headlines after she downplayed election wins for Democrats in solidly Democrat districts, including her own.
Iceland Cut Its Work Week And Found Greater Happiness And No Loss In Productivity
The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.
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Narendra Modi: India PM announces his biggest cabinet reshuffle
Several top ministers resigned ahead of the sweeping cabinet changes announced by India's PM.
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Trump sues Facebook, Twitter, Google over platform bans
Trump wants the courts to force the social media platform to reinstate his and some of his supporters accounts.
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Whistleblowers allege poor conditions for migrant kids at Fort Bliss
The contractor taking care of thousands of migrant children had no experience in child care, said the federal workers.
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Cuomo critics slam gun violence emergency as executive power grab
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he is declaring a disaster emergency for gun violence – treating it as a public health crisis – but critics from both sides of the aisle are skeptical about the strategy and the governor's true motives.
Retired New Zealand weightlifter speaks out on transgender athletes ahead of historic Olympic first - Washington Examiner
A former New Zealand Olympic weightlifter has spoken out on transgender women participating in sports against biological women and acknowledged she had been silenced from speaking out on the topic during her time on the team.Tracey Lambrechs, who took bronze in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, took...
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Most Hanford cleanup workers exposed to hazardous materials: Washington state report
More than half of all current and former workers involved in the Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup effort have said they were exposed to hazardous materials, according to a new report from the Wa…
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Air Force '60 percent' at fault for 2017 Texas church attack that killed two dozen
U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez in San Antonio found that the Air Force was “60% responsible" for the deaths at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.
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Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately | CNN Business
Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system.
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Saudi-UAE rivalry takes shape amid OPEC spat and competing hubs
New Saudi import rules and a public disagreement over how to unwind OPEC production cuts have strained UAE-Saudi ties.
Woman hits multiple cops in wild police chase, gets arrested while ordering food at McDonald's drive-thru
A wild police chase of a woman in a stolen truck ended at a McDonald's drive-thru as she attempted to order some food in the middle of the pursuit.
Over 535 charged six months after Jan. 6 riot: DOJ
The Department of Justice says it has charged over 535 defendants six months after the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said in a state…
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Reach of 'big lie' grows 6 months after Jan. 6: The Note
The coming months will fill gaps but appear less likely than ever to achieve political consensus surrounding the facts.
Chinese social media giant WeChat shuts LGBT accounts
China’s most popular social media service has deleted accounts on LGBT topics run by university students and nongovernment groups, prompting concern the ruling Communist Party is tightening control over gay and lesbian content
New cyberattacks ramp up tensions with Russia
The massive cyberattack on U.S. software company Kaseya, potentially impacting up to 1,500 businesses, is ramping up tensions between Washington and Moscow less than a month after President Biden p…
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Delaware prosecutor: Suspected serial killer indicted
Authorities say a suspected serial killer accused in the deaths of several people in Delaware and Pennsylvania has been indicted on 41 felony charges
Lindsey Graham 'amazed at how badly' Biden's first six months have been
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham told reporters Tuesday he was “amazed at how badly” the first six months of the Biden administration has been for the U.S.
DeSantis risks Trump backlash as his star rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) meteoric rise in Republican politics is putting him on track for a possible clash with former President Trump, who is dangling the prospect of a third White House ca…
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FBI infiltrates group whose members wanted to test homemade bombs, surveil Capitol, secede from US, court records show | CNN Politics
The FBI has infiltrated a “Bible study” group in Virginia that after the January 6 riot had members discussing surveilling the US Capitol and their wish for secession from the US, and investigators closely followed one member’s plans to build and test Molotov cocktails, according to recently...
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The Republican National Committee Was Targeted By Hackers
The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted but that no data was accessed. The attempt may be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.
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Trump’s Supreme Court shrinks from controversy
Conservatives say the three newest justices lack intestinal fortitude, while liberals fear the future as the court takes on abortion and gun rights.
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Republicans credit ‘woke-ism’ for gains with Hispanics - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump garnered 38% of the Hispanic vote in 2020, a major improvement with this key bloc that some Republicans attribute to the Democratic Party’s embrace of “progressive woke-ism.”Trump topped his abysmal 2016 performance with Hispanic voters by 10 percentage points...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCloudy with a chance of outrage: Fox prepares to launch a weather channel
As the climate crisis rages, Rupert Murdoch is taking on meteorology. Who will be the Tucker Carlson of the cold front? Donald Trump discusses Hurricane Dorian while presenting a map apparently altered by a black marker. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Politics can be a thorny subject...
McConnell slams reconciliation, set for a 'hell of a fight'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, said Tuesday that Democrats who are dead set on using reconciliation to pass a sweeping infrastructure package are in for a fight.
Biden risks ‘Infrastructure Week’ throwback if bills stall - Washington Examiner
As President Joe Biden threads the needle to pass one infrastructure bill that can win Republican support and another that funds liberal priorities exclusively with Democratic votes, protracted negotiations could evoke memories of "Infrastructure Week."That famous phrase from former President...
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The Memo: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author binds himself to Trump after past criticism
J.D. Vance, the bestselling author, was once a stern critic of former President Trump.Now, as a candidate for the Republican Senate nomination in Ohio, he is a big Trump fan.How and why Vance moved…
thehill.comGOP Lawmaker Sued Over Inciting Insurrection: Trump White House Made Me Do It
Rep. Mo Brooks, who spoke at the Trump rally before the attack, claims he did it only because the White House asked him to.
China's Xi attacks calls for technology blockades
China's leader Xi Jinping has attacked calls from some in the U.S. and its allies to limit their dependency on Chinese suppliers and block the sharing of technologies
‘Eye of fire,’ Exxon lobbyist’s comments fuel renewed attacks on oil industry
Environmentalists are ramping up their criticism of the oil and gas industry following revelations last week from an Exxon Mobil lobbyist on climate change and a viral “eye of fire” vid…
thehill.comWhistleblowers allege poor conditions for migrant kids at Fort Bliss
The contractor taking care of thousands of migrant children had no experience in child care, said the federal workers.
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Afghan troops flee across border as Taliban make swift gains in alarming offensive
Hundreds of Afghan troops fled across the country's northern border, as the Taliban continue a swift offensive to seize districts amid the U.S. military withdrawal.
Fact check: How right-wing outlets spread a false narrative about the US women’s soccer team disrespecting an elderly veteran | CNN Politics
A 98-year-old World War II veteran, Pete DuPré, played the Star-Spangled Banner on the harmonica before the US women’s soccer team’s final pre-Olympics match, a Monday friendly against Mexico.
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Japan must defend Taiwan if China invades, deputy prime minister says
"We need to think hard that Okinawa could be the next," Aso was quoted as saying.
www.nbcnews.comJoe Biden wants to provide millions of Americans with high-speed internet. It won’t be easy.
Joe Biden and Congress want to expand broadband. A USA TODAY analysis shows the digital divide between America's rich and poor is steeper than ever.
Biden targets children, spouses in visa crackdown on world’s villains
The administration is hitting crooked foreign oligarchs and officials where it hurts: in their family's wallets and vacation plans.
www.politico.comColumn: Biden knows Afghanistan will get uglier. No wonder he'd rather not talk about it
Biden is understandably unhappy about holding the bag left him by three predecessors. Fairly or not, he'll be judged on how badly Afghanistan turns out.
YouTube algorithm keeps recommending ‘regrettable’ videos
YouTube users have reported potentially objectionable content in thousands of videos recommended to them using the platform’s algorithm, according to the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation.The find…
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Eric Adams wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, a direct path to winning City Hall
Adams is poised to become New York's second Black mayor if he is elected in November's general election after The Associated Press called the city's first ranked-choice vote.
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Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets
Current estimates show there is roughly a 1% chance a 100-meter-wide asteroid would strike Earth in the next 100 years
George W. Bush turns 75, shoots 74 in golf
Former President George W. Bush celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday by shooting a 74 in a game of golf.
Top rival concedes to Trump-backed Staten Island candidate in GOP primary for borough president - Washington Examiner
Victory is near for the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Staten Island's Republican primary for bureau president.The third round of unofficial ranked-choice results from the June 22 contest released Tuesday evening, the first including absentee votes, showed Vito Fossella...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnalysis-Biden kept a Trump-era border policy in place - that was a mistake, allies say
U.S. President Joe Biden has frustrated allies by keeping in place a Trump-era border expulsion policy opposed by human rights activists and health experts, and has appeared to gain little politically as Republicans criticize his handling of the border. The Biden administration is now aiming to...
Could a School-Board Fight Over Critical Race Theory Help Turn Virginia Red?
Debate around critical race theory pushed wealthy Loudoun County to the frontlines of the GOP’s culture wars. Republicans are hoping to turn that discord into political capital.
www.politico.comPOLITICO Playbook: Putin ignores Biden’s tough talk
And Eric Adams wins the New York City mayoral primary.
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Shooting of star Dutch reporter raises European concern
European leaders are expressing dismay after a veteran Dutch crime reporter was shot in the head in downtown Amsterdam following a TV appearance
Yellen's next test: Persuading G20 that U.S. Congress will not block tax deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was able to help corral 130 countries to agree to a major revamp of international corporate taxation, but showing them she can bring a deeply divided U.S. Congress on board may prove equally challenging. Yellen is expected to face...
Thousands of pages documenting slavery found in attic of Eastern Shore house
Rescued from the garbage, the documents are back in the hands of the community.
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Eric Adams projected to win New York City Democratic mayoral primary - AP
The Brooklyn Borough president prevailed in the city's first ranked-choice voting election.
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Tropical storm kills 1 in Florida, hurts 10 at Georgia base
A weakened but resilient Tropical Storm Elsa has left at least one person dead in Florida and injured several at a campground at a Navy base in Georgia
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 75 years of marriage | CNN Politics
Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter mark 75 years of marriage on Wednesday, a union that spans decades of public service from rural Georgia to the White House and beyond.
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US imposes air travel restriction to Belarus after arrest of opposition journalist
The U.S. Department of Transportation imposed a final order for air travel restrictions on Belarus on Tuesday after the country diverted a flight flying over the country to arrest a journalist.The …
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"There is nothing left of this Republican Party," David Jolly said.
What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?
Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
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Taliban attacks capital of northwest Afghan province of Badghis
Taliban launches assault on Qala-e-Naw, causing civilians to flee and Afghan forces to surrender, local officials say.
Taliban parade weapons seized from Afghan army as U.S. withdraws
“We will fight them and we will push them back,” a senior Afghan commander told NBC News about the Taliban's gains.
www.nbcnews.comMan on a wire: Biden's balancing of bipartisanship and Democrats' demands tests his presidency
Biden is trying to work with Republicans while keeping Democrats united. It's a tricky balancing act, but he has the experience to pull it off.
Florida's dueling emergencies
www.politico.comMarjorie Taylor Greene’s Holocaust Museum Visit Fails To Stop Her Vaccine Comparisons
"People have a choice, they don't need your medical brown shirts showing up at their door ordering vaccinations," the Republican congresswoman tweeted.
Nebraska Gov. Ricketts calls out China, warns leftists in declaring Victims of Communism Month
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has declared July to be Victims of Communism Remembrance Month and is speaking out against the actions of communist regimes throughout history and the present.
US, European powers condemn Iran uranium metal decision
Iran gave notice to the UN watchdog IAEA of concrete steps to produce uranium metal enriched to up to 20 percent purity.
Pennsylvania dentist and Trump associate accused of groping patient
A Pennsylvania dentist and associate of former President Trump has been accused of groping a patient.The court documents filed last week say Albert Hazzouri Jr. is being charged with indecent …
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Dutch crime reporter ‘fighting for his life’ after shooting
Attack on crime reporter, who has for years covered notable cases, has sent shockwaves through the Netherlands.
Afghan forces say Taliban being driven out of western city
It is the first direct attack on a provincial capital since the US started to withdraw its forces.
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States faced financial ruin. Now they’re swimming in cash.
Governors and lawmakers who months ago faced deep budget cuts have an unusual query: How to spend bundles of money?
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SBA gave COVID grant money to Chinese Communist Party front group
The Small Business Administration (SBA) last year gave coronavirus relief money to the Confucius Institute, a Chinese Communist Party front group that functions as a propaganda arm for the brutal regime at American colleges.
Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall on north Florida's Gulf Coast
Officials are warning of a possible life-threatening storm surge and as much as 9 inches of rain in some areas.
www.nbcnews.comCaitlyn Jenner joins lawsuit to stop Gavin Newsom from getting ‘Democrat’ ballot designation - Washington Examiner
California gubernatorial hopeful Caitlyn Jenner has joined a lawsuit to stop incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom from being designated a "Democrat" on ballots in the state's recall election.Jenner announced on Tuesday that she and her gubernatorial campaign filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit...
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The police defecting as a new civil war looms in Myanmar
As Myanmar heads towards a new civil war, the BBC hears from police officers who defected after the coup.
www.bbc.comMyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Dubiously Predicts Date Trump's Lies Will Be Proven True
The businessman and Donald Trump supporter has big expectations for next Friday the 13th.
Republican candidates back Trump’s election lies across the 2021 and 2022 maps | CNN Politics
Republican candidates in a spate of 2021 races and in the 2022 midterms are increasingly focusing their campaigns on the baseless claim that voter fraud was a rampant problem in the 2020 election.
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Qatar to provide aid for Lebanese troops as crisis deepens
Gulf state to donate 70 tonnes of food a month to Lebanon’s armed forces to cope with worst economic crisis in decades.
Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed
The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.
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Canada's first indigenous governor general pledges to help heal nation
Canada has been grappling with the legacy of its treatment of indigenous people.
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Tom Brady crushes 390-yard tee shot during 'The Match'
Tom Brady is a future Pro Football Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history, but his greatness was on full display on the golf links as well during Tuesday’s "The Match."
Twitter restricts account of professor after she criticized Chinese president - Washington Examiner
A university professor in New Zealand claims her Twitter account was temporarily restricted after she criticized the Chinese government and its president, Xi Jinping.“Seems like @Twitter may have briefly forgotten they don’t work for Xi Jinping,” University of Canterbury professor Anne-Marie...
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Israeli bombardment severely weakened Gaza economy: Report
UN, EU, and World Bank report estimates cost of damage to Gaza Strip after 11-day May offensive between $290m and $380m.
Pharma giant's policy change will devastate local HIV-prevention clinics' efforts
An expected funding loss of at least $100 million annually will soon drain front-line clinics, threatening the federal government’s pledge to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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Record June temperatures point to more 'extraordinary' extremes
North America experienced its warmest June on record and experts say the figures are frightening.
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Woman killed by grizzly bear while camping in Montana
The fatal bear attack happened in the tiny community of Ovando on Tuesday morning, and a search was ongoing for the animal.
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U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson not named to relay team, won't compete in Tokyo Olympics
Richardson will not be granted a shorter suspension to compete on the international stage after testing positive for marijuana, USA Track & Field said.
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Companies hiking wages at an 'unprecedented' rate, but it's likely a one-off
Companies across the country are raising wages at one of the fastest paces in decades, a bid to lure Americans back to the workforce as businesses struggle to onboard new employees – but the increase is probably just a "one-off," according to one economist.
Britney Spears' attorney to resign from conservatorship case
Samuel D. Ingham III asked the court for permission to resign two weeks after Spears testified that she wanted to find her own attorney.
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Worker shot dead on golf course because he stumbled upon crime in progress, police say
A Georgia country club worker was gunned down on the golf course because he stumbled upon a crime in progress, police believe.
Young sisters who died in Florida condo collapse buried in same coffin
The 4- and 10-year-old girls were buried alongside their parents on Tuesday.
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Olympics likely to open during COVID 'state of emergency'
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo have hit a two-month high that almost guarantees the Japanese government will declare a new state of emergency to start next week and continue for the duration of the Tokyo Olympics
Some in US pushing for more COVID restrictions, masking, as Delta variant spreads
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
Ticker tape parade recap: New York celebrates COVID-19 essential workers
New York City held a ticker tape parade for heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
US Covid-19 vaccinations: Here's where the biggest coverage disparities remain
The United States fell short of its July 4 vaccination goals, and many of the groups that have been most affected by Covid-19 remain underrepresented among those who have been vaccinated.
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White House encourages private companies take ‘innovative steps’ on vaccine mandates - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Jen Psaki skirted a question Wednesday about the Biden administration's position on coronavirus vaccine mandates but encouraged private companies to take "innovative steps" toward inoculating their workers and customers."There are institutions; there are...
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European CDC links nearly 2,500 COVID-19 cases to soccer tournament
European health officials have linked about 2,500 COVID-19 infections to attendance at the European Championship soccer tournament. As of July 1, seven countries have reported a total of 2,472…
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Biden stopping in red part of blue state to push bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Biden hit the road on Wednesday to make the case for the infrastructure deal reached by a bipartisan group of senators and the White House.
Analysis: America’s next Covid tragedy may follow partisan lines | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden faces his toughest mission yet in the fight to deliver the United States from Covid-19 – depoliticizing the pandemic.
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Delta now dominant coronavirus variant in the US, CDC says
Newly updated CDC data shows the so-called delta variant was estimated to account for 51.7% of all new cases of COVID-19 across the country as of July 3.
Facebook expands community vaccination efforts to help underserved neighborhoods
After vaccinating 10,000 people at its headquarters, Facebook is launching mobile trucks to vaccinate Americans in hard-to-reach communities.
www.cbsnews.comSome in US pushing for more COVID restrictions, masking, as Delta variant spreads
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
Covid: Sydney lockdown extended as Delta outbreak spreads
A stay-at-home order is extended by one week as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.
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The delta variant is highly contagious. Do Covid vaccines still protect against it?
Experts say that if people are waiting for a "magical moment" to get vaccinated, this is it.
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Customers fed up with Covid excuse for bad service
Complaints about poor customer service have risen to their highest level for 12 years, a survey says.
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Chinese authorities lock down border town as Myanmar battles outbreak
Chinese authorities locked down a city bordering Myanmar on Wednesday, shutting most businesses and requiring residents to stay at home as a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 expanded.
Australia's Largest City Sydney Locks Down For A Third Week
The city's initial two-week lockdown has been extended, officials say, because only 9% of Australia's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden renews pleas as US COVID-19 vax rate slows
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. It is Wednesday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger a…
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Graphic: Track college vaccination requirements
10 states, including Texas and Florida, prohibit vaccination requirements altogether.
www.nbcnews.comBiden’s New Vaccine Push Is Great—but Futile, Experts Say
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos GettyFour months after President Joe Biden announced an unprecedented vaccination rollout plan to return American life to semi-normalcy by Independence Day, he was back at a podium pleading with the percentage of the country that decided long ago to...
Biden’s Covid vaccine push crashes into reality
After falling short of its July 4th goal, the White House is now turning to a hyper-local strategy. But progress is slow.
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CDC fighting to keep COVID-19 regulations in place on cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has appealed a federal judge’s order that downgraded the agency’s COVID-19 regulations on cruise ships to recommendations and effect…
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Bangladesh hits record COVID cases amid fears of oxygen crisis
Country sees 11,525 cases, the highest in a day since pandemic began, amid fears of a shortage of medical oxygen.
WHO adds ‘lifesaving’ drugs for severely ill COVID-19 patients
Interleukin-6 receptor blockers join corticosteroids on list of effective treatments for severe coronavirus.
WaPo urges US to 'get serious' on COVID origins after calling Wuhan lab-leak theory 'debunked' 'conspiracy'
The Washington Post editorial board is calling on the US to "get serious" about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic after the paper previously declared the Wuhan lab-leak hypothesis a "debunked" "conspiracy theory."
Two arthritis drugs, plus steroids, can cut Covid death risk, WHO says
For every 100 patients given Actemra from Roche and Kevzara from Sanofi with corticosteroids, four more will survive, according to WHO analysis.
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Five charts: The state of Covid-19 in the U.S.
Life is starting to feel normal, but Covid-19 is still with us.
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