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WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military officer on Wednesday defended the phone calls he made to his Chinese counterpart in the turbulent final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, saying the conversations were intended to convey “reassurance” to the Chinese military and were in line with his responsibilities as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dire warning from Newsom helped turn California recall tide
California Gov. Gavin Newsom turned back a recall attempt by motivating fellow Democrats who showed little interest during much of the campaign.
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Biles: FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has told Congress that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.
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Debt limit standoff intensifies as McConnell says GOP opposes raising it
"Mitch McConnell is as serious as four heart attacks and a stroke" in his opposition, said one Republican senator. "And I don't think he's going to budge."
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5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ably fended off Republicans' recall attempt. He did so by changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus.
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EXPLAINER: Why no 'winner' to replace Newsom in recall
The Associated Press has declared that Gov. Gavin Newsom had survived a recall effort, with a majority of voters choosing not to oust the Democratic governor with just over a year remaining in his first term.
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Democrats revive filibuster fight over voting rights bill
Senate Democrats’ new push to pass voting rights legislation is reviving tensions over the legislative filibuster, the biggest roadblock to passing significant pieces of President Biden’s agenda.…
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CNN Poll: Most Americans feel democracy is under attack in the US | CNN Politics
Most Americans feel democracy is under attack in this country (56%), according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, as 51% say it is likely that elected officials in the US will successfully overturn the results of a future election because their party did not win.
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Biden to meet with Sens. Manchin, Sinema on Wednesday to discuss spending bill
The two moderate Democratic senators have expressed some opposition to the $3.5 trillion their party is hoping to spend.
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Claims that Milley made ‘secret’ calls to Chinese leaders exaggerated, sources say
A defense official said the calls were not out of the ordinary, and the chairman was not frantically trying to reassure his counterpart.
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Biden meets with CEOs and business leaders about COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Biden administration is ordering companies with 100 employees or more to require COVID-19 vaccines or testing.
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Some abortion foes question tactical wisdom of new Texas ban
The new Texas law that bans most abortions in the state is being welcomed by many of the religious leaders who help bolster the anti-abortion movement.
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Simone Biles: 'I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse'
Four Olympic gymnasts blast the FBI for failing to act on their complaints about the USA team doctor.
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Biden says he has ‘complete confidence’ in Milley
President Biden has “complete confidence” in Gen. Mark Milley to carry on as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff after a forthcoming book reported extraordinary measures Mil…
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Grassley, McConnell, adamant Republicans won't help Dems raise debt limit: 'Why are they coming to us?'
Senate Republicans appear united that Democrats will "have to" raise the debt ceiling on their own as long as they're still trying to pass trillions more in spending along party lines.
The peril of Trump keeps growing nearly 8 months after he left the White House
Add another evidence dump to the growing case that a second Donald Trump presidency would be more extreme and dangerous than the first.
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Two big trends explain how Gavin Newsom easily defeated the recall
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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U.S. gymnasts testify about abuse by Larry Nassar: "We have been failed"
Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on the FBI's mishandling of the investigation into Nassar.
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Biden pulls punches on rights abusers
The president says that human rights are at the "center" of his foreign policy. But from Saudi Arabia to Myanmar to Egypt, critics say he's falling short.
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Judge denies Trump request to pause rape defamation lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll pending appeal
A judge denied former President Trump's request to pause a lawsuit that accuses him of defaming writer E. Jean Carroll after she said he raped her decades ago.
Notebook: A Month Into R. Kelly's Trial, Here's What It's Been Like In The Courtroom
Four weeks into testimony in the R&B superstar's New York federal trial, it's often been hard to hear testimony from the women and men he allegedly abused.
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Top military adviser secretly assured China Trump would not attack to stay in office, book claims
Milley took steps outside the chain of command to prevent Trump from launching a nuclear weapon or taking military action after the Jan. 6 riot, according to a new book.
24 Democratic AGs back Biden bid to block Texas abortion law
Two dozen Democratic attorneys general on Wednesday threw their weight behind the Biden administration’s effort to block Texas’s new abortion law.In an amicus brief, the group argued that Texas’s r…
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Gymnasts Blast The FBI's Mishandling Of Their Allegations About Larry Nassar
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the gymnasts, who had testified at a Senate Judiciary hearing, he was "deeply and profoundly sorry that so many people let you down over and over again."
www.npr.orgPentagon defends Milley's calls to top Chinese general in final months of Trump presidency, saying such calls are vital to avoiding conflict
The White House downplayed reports about Milley and said that President Biden has "complete confidence" in the general.
POLITICO Playbook: Biden plunges into the reconciliation negotiations
And former U.S. gymnasts give emotional testimony on the FBI's botched Larry Nassar investigation.
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As Sanders and Manchin clash, Democratic leaders play it cool
Asked about the Vermont senator's insistence on $3.5 trillion in spending, Manchin replied: "God bless him."
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Dems warned on taxes: Voters already suffering ‘inflation tax’ - Washington Examiner
People consider the immediate pain of rising inflation a tax on their wallet, a warning to House and Senate Democrats as they write up over 40 new taxes to pay for President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion wish list.In a new survey provided to Secrets, Zogby Analytics found near-universal agreement...
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Woodward/Costa book details GOP infighting over how to handle Trump after election loss
In their new book "Peril," Bob Woodward and Robert Costa document how top Republicans struggled to manage Donald Trump's exit from the White House while also trying to convince him to help the party down the road. Filled with scenes of backbiting, temper tantrums, and expletive-filled phone...
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How lawmakers aided the Afghan evacuation
Congressional offices went to extraordinary measures to help in the evacuation effort of Americans and vulnerable Afghans stuck in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover of the country last month.…
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DOJ files for immediate injunction to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law
Following their lawsuit, the Department of Justice filed for an immediate injunction to halt Texas' enforcement of their law banning most abortions in the state.
Key lessons from failed Republican bid to oust California Governor Newsom
Democrats are breathing easier on Wednesday after California Governor Gavin Newsom handily survived a Republican attempt to oust him through a recall election. With midterm elections looming next year that will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress, here are four takeaways from...
Pakistan calls for world to ‘engage’ with Taliban government
Pakistan national security adviser comments come as international community considers terms of engagement with Taliban.
First Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony seeks to unwind plea deal
Paul Hodgkins is claiming through a new attorney that his signature on the deal was forged.
www.politico.comReport: 26 states have limited officials' public health powers
Republican lawmakers in more than half of U.S. states have weakened state or local officials' authority to implement policies to protect the public against the coronavirus and other infectious diseases, AP and Kaiser Health News report.The big picture: Since the coronavirus pandemic began...
US men's and women's teams offered equal pay
The US Soccer Federation offers identical contracts to the men's and women's national teams in an attempt to end a long-running equal pay dispute.
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Nicholas slams Gulf Coast with dangerous flooding: Latest forecast
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are under flash flood watches.
US Olympic gymnasts slam Nassar investigation, allege FBI 'turned a blind eye,' falsified report
Olympic champions, heroes to young women and girls across the nation for their athletic achievements, on Wednesday served as champions for survivors of sexual abuse as they demanded accountability for those who enabled Larry Nassar, who abused them and dozens of others for years.
Lawmakers, staff asked to avoid the Capitol during pro-Trump protest
As Capitol security officials gird for Saturday’s pro-Trump rally in Washington, lawmakers and their aides have been given a simple directive: steer clear of the building.”Unless requir…
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Tricky mailer from Democrats flaunts Trump’s endorsement of Youngkin - Washington Examiner
At first glance, voters in Virginia received political mail this week that looks like it came straight from Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin’s campaign. Youngkin, the former co-CEO of the Carlyle Group investment firm and a first-time candidate, is shown smiling alongside an...
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ICC agrees to open investigation into Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’
Hague-based court says ‘specific legal element of the crime against humanity of murder’ met in Philippine crackdown.
'You can see the changes': Afghan women go from wearing suits to wearing burqas 1 month since the fall of Kabul
Since President Joe Biden ended the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, the Taliban have in some ways returned to their previous brutal regime.
Trump, Republicans call Gen. Mark Milley 'treasonous' for calls with China
Donald Trump called Gen. Mark Milley a "dumbass," Sen. Marco Rubio called him "treasonous" over revelations about nuclear fears in Trump's last days.
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Lawmakers Push Facebook To Abandon Instagram For Kids, Citing Mental Health Concerns
New reporting on Facebook's internal research into the risks of Instagram to teens is fueling pressure from Washington.
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Gavin Newsom's victory could trigger reform of California's recall process
After California Gov. Gavin Newsom's historic victory against a GOP-led recall effort Tuesday, lawmakers are looking to reform the process.
Migrant encounters over 200,000 again in August, as border surge continues
There were more than 200,000 migrant encounters at the southern border in August, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed on Wednesday, the second month in a row where the number has been over the 200,000 mark as migrants continue to attempt to enter the U.S.
McKayla Maroney: FBI made 'entirely false claims about what I said'
Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for how FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations brought against Larry Nassar and then made false statements in the fallout from the botched investigation.
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'Justice for J6' organizers urge rallygoers not to wear Trump, Biden clothes to DC protest
Organizers of the rally supporting people charged in the Capitol riot Jan. 6 are urging participants not to wear clothes supporting Trump or Biden.
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DoorDash sues New York City over data sharing rule
DoorDash sued New York City Wednesday over a new law that compels third-party delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants.The rule requires delivery companies to comply with requests…
thehill.comRepublicans overplayed their hand in California – and Democrats are laughing
Larry Elder just discovered that his brand appeals to a tiny fraction of voters. Republican governors in Texas and Florida may learn similar lessons Supporters of conservative radio host Larry Elder watch results for the California recall election come in on Tuesday night. Photograph: Ashley...
Gymnasts testify as Congress investigates FBI's handling of Larry Nassar sexual abuse case
An inspector general's report said the FBI made “fundamental” errors in the investigation into sexual abuse within gymnastics.
UN calls for moratorium of AI that threatens human rights
The UN’s human rights office is urging action to put human rights guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
America wants parents back at work. Is it ready to help foot the bill for child care?
Congress is discussing a mass overhaul of child care in the United States, including who should pay for it.
Democrats could change 'weaponized' California recall system
Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom beat back a recall election that could have removed him, his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature said they will seek changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.
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READ: Biles, Maroney, Raisman and Nichols opening statements before Congress | CNN Politics
USA gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday about the FBI’s botched investigation into abuse allegations against Larry Nassar. Read their opening statements
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Rubio to propose designating Taliban a terrorist organization, its government a state sponsor of terrorism
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is demanding Congress and the Biden administration designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization and its new government as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Third Republican drops out of race to replace Cheney after Trump endorses challenger
Former President Trump’s endorsement of Wyoming attorney Harriet Hageman in the GOP primary to take out Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has pushed out a third candidate in under a week, further clear…
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McKayla Maroney's gut-wrenching statement to Congress about FBI's handling of Nassar abuse
Gymnast McKayla Maroney's opening statement in a testimony to Congress about the FBI's investigation into sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
Joint Chiefs of Staff defend Milley’s call to China promising to warn of possible attack - Washington Examiner
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley was following his “duties and responsibilities” when he promised his Chinese counterpart he would warn them of an impending attack during the final days of the Trump administration, a spokesman said.Milley “regularly communicates with Chiefs...
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FBI director says he’s ‘deeply’ sorry to Nassar victims
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday apologized to the victims of Larry Nassar for the way his agency handled abuse allegations against the gymnastics doctor. “I want to begin by saying …
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Canada election: Meet the major party leaders
Canadians are voting for a new parliament on September 20. Here’s a look at the major party leaders and their platforms.
Philadelphia settles with mother police dragged from car and assaulted in front of toddler
Last year, Rickia Young was driving past protests against police violence, when police assaulted and detained her. The city settled for $2 million.
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Here's everything we know about the September 18 right-wing rally in DC
The September 18 right-wing rally in Washington, DC, had brought a new wave of concern about more potential violence on Capitol Hill as law enforcement prepared for a variety of scenarios. It ultimately took place with a crowd of a few hundred and without any major security incidents.
www.cnn.comElizabeth Warren says states need more power to rein in student-loan companies: 'They should face consequences'
Biden recently reversed a Trump-era policy that prevented states from regulating abuses by student loan companies. Warren wants to go even further.
What does Gavin Newsom’s recall victory mean for California?
The governor easily defeated the attempt to remove him from office as voters indicated they didn’t want a dramatic change of course Gavin Newsom addresses reporters in Sacramento, California, on 14 September. Photograph: Rich Pedroncelli/AP California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, defeated a...
Court reinstates Nunes suit over reporter's tweet
8th Circuit says journalist Ryan Lizza republished story about lawmaker's family by highlighting it on social media.
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Sens. Daines, Warren introduce bill to award 13 slain service members with Congressional Gold Medals
On Wednesday, Senators Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the bipartisan bill to give the 13 fallen service members killed during the deadly troop withdrawal from Afghanistan the Congressional Gold Medal.
GOP's Elder concedes California recall, hints: 'Stay tuned'
A defiant Republican Larry Elder conceded his fight to become California's next governor with a provocative hint about his political future: “Stay tuned.”
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Border Patrol find 2 year-old, 3-month-old siblings abandoned in Rio Grande
Border Patrol agents on Tuesday rescued two small children abandoned along the Rio Grande River, including a 3-month-old in an infant carrier – the latest instance of child abandonment at the southern border.
Afghan killed by drone praised by co-workers in US aid group
The Afghan man who was killed in a U.S. drone strike last month was an enthusiastic longtime employee at an American humanitarian organization.
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‘Re-arrested Palestinian prisoner has been tortured’: Lawyer
Lawyer for Mohammad al-Ardah says he is deprived of food, sleep, medical care and subject to ‘very ugly’ interrogation.
Inside the crisis surrounding Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley
When Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley goes before Congress on Sept. 28, he may face some of the most hostile questioning of any modern four-star general.Driving the news: Newly released excerpts from "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa — detailing secret moves by the nation's...
Pennsylvania Republicans approve subpoena for partisan investigation into recent elections | CNN Politics
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to subpoena the Pennsylvania Department of State for millions of voters’ personal information and voting histories as they launch a review that appears designed to relitigate the 2020 presidential election.
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Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic
Republican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are taking away the powers that state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases.
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Facebook says removal of Alabama governor’s campaign was not based on Biden comments
Facebook said that the brief unpublishing of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s (R) campaign page was not based on posts on the page, including those involving comments on President Biden’s la…
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Angelina Jolie visits the White House
Angelina Jolie is advocating for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
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Cruz praises courage of US gymnasts testifying about FBI Larry Nassar investigation: 'System needs to change'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, thanked Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Maggie Nichols for appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to speak out against the failures of the FBI in investigating serial abuser Larry Nassar.
Boston Mayor's Race Narrows, With a Progressive in the Lead
BOSTON — Michelle Wu, an Asian American progressive who has built a campaign around climate change and housing policy, earned one of two spots in Boston’s preliminary mayoral election on Tuesday, setting the stage for change in a city that for nearly 200 years has elected only white men. As a...
California Democrats voted along broader political lines to save Newsom, CNN exit poll shows
California's recall election played out along established partisan lines, according to a California exit poll conducted for CNN and other news networks by Edison Research, with voters' views on Gov. Gavin Newsom closely tied to their broader political views. In a state as blue as California...
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Republican Study Committee pledges to fight 'dangerous open border' Afghan refugee plan
FIRST ON FOX: The Republican Study Committee is telling its members that it will fight against a proposal by the Biden administration that allows for the tens of thousands of Afghans being brought in to quickly apply for permanent U.S. residency -- warning of a plan to "open our borders to a...
A Lawyer Hired A Man To Kill Him So His Son Could Get An Insurance Payout, Police Say
Prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is accused of trying to arrange his own death to help his son collect a $10 million life insurance payout.
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House Ag panel advances billions for forestry, climate research
Democrats are pursuing the plan through a budgetary procedure known as reconciliation that would enable them to get the legislation through the evenly divided Senate without GOP votes.
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Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS
Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as "nothing personal".
www.bbc.comFTC to take on Trump’s vertical merger guidelines
Plus, POLITICO’s inaugural tech summit kicks off this morning,
www.politico.comAOC hit with ethics complaint over Met Gala appearance as she fires back at critics ‘policing her body’
AOC’s appearance at the Met Gala failed to meet any definition of ‘official duties,’ says a conservative watchdog group
U.S. Soccer to offer same contracts to women's and men's teams
The offer to use the same pay structure for both teams comes after USWNT players sued the federation for equal pay.
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Key Facts About The U.S. Latino Population To Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
The Pew Research Center has been tracking key facts and figures on U.S. Latinos for years. Here are some of the latest highlights.
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Biden overruled Blinken and Austin’s attempts to extend US presence in Afghanistan, new Woodward/Costa book says | CNN Politics
In their new book “Peril,” journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa explore the opening months of Joe Biden’s presidency, including how Biden was hellbent not to let the military stop him from withdrawing from Afghanistan and how Donald Trump’s shadow hangs over the Biden presidency.
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Biden announces joint deal with U.K. and Australia to counter China
The new allies' agreement will include cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, AI and cutting-edge defense tech.
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Pope: No place for politics in Biden Communion flap
Pope Francis says Catholic bishops must minister to politicians who back abortion rights with “compassion and tenderness,” not condemnation.
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Wu advances in Boston mayor race; opponent too early to call
Democrat Michelle Wu has emerged the top vote-getter in a runoff election for the next mayor of Boston, but the race to decide her opponent in November is too early to call.
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Former Minneapolis police officer's murder conviction reversed in deadly shooting of Australian woman
Mohamed Noor was convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
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Shamima Begum tells the BBC she will forever regret joining ISIS
Shamima Begum, one of three London schoolgirls who left the UK for Syria to join the Islamic State group, has spoken about her ‘regret’ over her actions.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has emphatically defeated a recall aimed at kicking him out of office.
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Justice Department seeks emergency order to block Texas abortion law
The department said in its filing that the new law, S.B. 8, prevents "women from exercising their constitutional rights."
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Trump aides aim to build GOP opposition to Afghan refugees
Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban are arriving in the U.S., and a handful of former Trump administration officials are working to turn Republicans against them.
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Democrats cut deal with Manchin to get party behind long-shot voting overhaul bill | CNN Politics
Senate Democrats are proposing new legislation to overhaul voting laws after months of discussions to get all 50 of their members behind a single bill, allowing their caucus to speak with one voice on the issue even though it stands virtually no chance of becoming law.
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ANALYSIS: California Gov. Gavin Newsom romps based on twin fears of COVID-19 and Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom would probably never have faced a recall election had it not been for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy tries to change the subject when pressed on Covid vaccine messaging
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was grilled at length about his stance on the Biden administration's new Covid vaccine mandates.
5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ably fended off Republicans' recall attempt. He did so by changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus.
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Positive results on handling pandemic, Democratic turnout advantage help Newsom retain seat in recall election
Positive results on handling the pandemic and a Democratic turnout advantage cemented Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to retain his seat in the recall election.
Up to 700 expected to attend pro-January 6 rally Saturday
The U.S. Capitol Police are erecting a temporary fence around the Capitol in anticipation of Saturday's rally.
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Nicholas, now a tropical depression, still douses Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
apnews.comU.S. Senate panel may force Afghanistan answers from Biden administration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee threatened on Tuesday to subpoena Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and other officials if necessary to make them testify to Congress about the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. "A full accounting of the U.S...
Thousands of Afghans protest Taliban order to vacate residential area
Thousands of Afghans protested on Tuesday after being ordered to vacate a residential army colony.Roughly 3,000 Afghan families were given three days to leave from the colony, according to Reuters.…
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Judge denies bond for man who had weapons in swastika-tagged pickup parked near DNC headquarters
Donald Craighead "exhibited signs of possible mental illness" throughout an interview with two special agents, according to a summary of the exchange.
Biden says climate change causing severe weather is 'no longer subject to debate'
Biden said that climate change being behind natural disasters was 'no longer subject to debate'
Trump calls Milley story ‘fake news’
Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted new reporting about Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley as “fake news” after the release of a bombshell passage from an upcoming book by veteran jo…
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Cruz set to filibuster any Democratic attempt to raise debt limit
Senate Republicans want the majority to raise the ceiling along party lines. If it doesn't, they're in no mood to play nice.
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Senate back to jampacked to-do list in key stretch for Biden agenda
The government must be funded. The debt limit needs to be raised. And there's tension between liberal and centrist Democrats over the president's economic agenda.
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Senators demand cryptocurrency regulation guidance from SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Lawmakers pressured Gensler to pick up the pace on cryptocurrency guidance, arguing a lack of rules could lead to speculation and stifled innovation.
Hawley says he’ll hold up State and Defense Department nominee unless Blinken and Austin resign over Afghanistan exit | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Tuesday that he will place a hold on “every single civilian nominee” for the State and Defense Departments unless Secretary Antony Blinken and Secretary Lloyd Austin resign from their posts, citing their roles in overseeing the US’ chaotic exit from Afghanistan.
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Pelosi told top general Trump should have been 'arrested on the spot' for inciting Capitol insurrection, new book says
Concerns about Trump starting a nuclear war, fear by China of an attack and a call by Mike Pence to an ex-vice president about Joe Biden's election are detailed in the book.
Republican derails Afghanistan hearing by asking who can ‘press the button’ to silence Biden - Washington Examiner
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch grilled Secretary of State Antony Blinken about who in the White House has the authority to “press the button” to silence President Joe Biden in a strange exchange during a Senate hearing that was supposed to be about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from...
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Top Republican: General told senators he opposed Afghanistan withdrawal
The former commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday he opposed a full withdrawal from the country and advised Pentagon leadership of his position, the top Republican on the Sen…
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Trump doubts report of Milley calling Chinese general but says it's 'treason' if true
Former President Donald Trump doubted the report that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley secretly talked to Chinese officials but said such an action would be treason.
Senators denounce protest staged outside home of Justice Kavanaugh
The top Democratic and Republican members of a powerful Senate panel condemned a protest held Monday night outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, stating that public offici…
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California recall yields winners and losers beyond Newsom and Elder - Washington Examiner
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was the winner of the California gubernatorial recall, with voters choosing by a wide margin to keep him in office despite critics' jabs that he bungled the state's COVID-19 pandemic response, let homelessness run amok, and had otherwise proved to be a failed leader...
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Nicholas Puts More Than Half Of Louisiana On Flood Alert Despite Weakening
Parts of southern Louisiana could see isolated rain totals of 20 inches through Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Hundreds of thousands of utility accounts are now without power in Texas.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges the Fed to break up Wells Fargo
Warren wants the Fed to break up Wells Fargo's banking unit from its other businesses, citing risks to consumers.
New Woodward/Costa book: Trump secret memo ordering withdrawal from Afghanistan blindsided national security team
Just eight days after the 2020 election, then-President Donald Trump was so determined to end the war in Afghanistan during his presidency that he secretly signed a memo to withdraw all troops by January 15, 2021, according to a new book, "Peril," from journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa.
www.cnn.comTrump Calls Allies to Demand Gen. Mark Milley Be ‘Arrested’ for ‘Treason’
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos GettyIn the afternoon hours on Tuesday, following reports that then-President Donald Trump’s top military adviser had formulated secret plans in case the commander in chief went “rogue” after the Jan. 6 riot, the ex-president picked up the phone and...
U.S. allows fresh applications for reunification cases for migrant minors
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The United States has began accepting new applications for a migration program revived by the Biden Administration, offering an opportunity for Central American migrants to reunite with their children legally, the State Department said on Tuesday. The Central American...
Pennsylvania Republicans look to subpoena personal information about voters in 2020 election inquiry - Washington Examiner
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are poised to subpoena state officials for identifying information about registered voters as part of a "full forensic investigation" into the 2020 election, according to new reports. The state Senate's Intergovernmental Operations Committee will vote...
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Top Senate Democrat Schumer asks U.S. businesses to weigh in on debt default
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the business community on Tuesday to start weighing in with Republicans on the dangers of not raising the debt ceiling to avoid a government default or partial government shutdown.
Manchin lobbies McConnell on election reform bill
The two senators met Tuesday afternoon, after McConnell promised that no Republicans would support the legislation.
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How Gavin Newsom survived the recall
Larry Elder's ascent in the Republican field helped propel Newsom to victory, GOP strategist says.
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Manchin-McConnell meet amid new voting rights push
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) met on Tuesday over a new voting and election bill being pushed by Democrats.Manchin, who helped negotiate the bil…
thehill.comU.S. HUD eases rules to speed funds to aid homeless
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday took steps to allow local communities to start tapping a $5 billion fund for creation of affordable housing and services for the half million people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The fund was created as part of the $1.9...
Some climate groups want to delay key U.N. summit for second year in a row over Covid
Both the U.K., the summit's host, and the U.S. have dismissed calls to postpone, with the summit already delayed once from 2020 by the pandemic.
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Senate Democrats introduce new voting rights bill
Senate Democrats have introduced their latest version of a sweeping election reform bill to counter voting restrictions that have passed in GOP-led states.
Business groups sense momentum in scaling back Democratic priorities
Business lobbyists sense momentum with their efforts to scale back corporate tax hikes and other legislative priorities in the Democratic-only $3.5 trillion spending package that they argue would d…
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North and South Korea both test missiles as tensions rise
South Korea says it conducted its first underwater-launched ballistic missile test, hours after N Korea fired missiles.
Democrats' tax plan would cut bills for most Americans -congressional estimate
U.S. tax code changes sought by Democrats in the House of Representatives to help fund $3.5 trillion in domestic investments would cut annual tax bills for Americans earning less than $200,000 a year through 2025, a congressional estimate showed on Tuesday.
Cruz quizzes Blinken over reports of lists of Americans, allies given to Taliban
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas on Tuesday sparred with Secretary of State Antony Blinken over reports that the State Department gave the Taliban lists of Americans and Afghan allies the U.S. was trying to evacuate.
What Trump stole from the California recall
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Genealogist finds evidence showing Biden ancestors owned slaves - Washington Examiner
Genealogist Alexander Bannerman found evidence that a pair of President Joe Biden's ancestors owned slaves on his father's side during the 19th century. The discovery will be published in Bannerman's book, The Bidens: Inside the First Family's Fifty-Year Rise to Power, according to Politico...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTo Trump voters, chaos in Afghanistan 'another betrayal' by Biden
Democrats who turned to Trump in rural Kentucky see US withdrawal as proof Biden can't be trusted.
Haiti crisis deepens after prime minister sacks prosecutor
Removal came hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry was named a suspect in the assassination of the country’s president.
Hawaii is spending $1M to destroy dangerous, famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mountain trail
Thousands of thrill seekers flock to the trail each year despite it being off limits to the public.
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Afghan foreign minister urges countries to engage with new gov’t
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi urges international community to resume aid as Afghanistan faces economic crisis.
40-plus tax increases: A rundown of House Dems’ $2 trillion tax plan
Here are six things to know about the plan.
www.politico.comUp to 700 expected to attend pro-January 6 rally Saturday
The U.S. Capitol Police are erecting a temporary fence around the Capitol in anticipation of Saturday's rally.
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Newsom cruises to victory in recall election, will stay in office, NBC News projects
Voters supported the California governor's efforts to mitigate the pandemic, according to exit poll results.
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Newsom touts victory over recall as rejection of ‘Trumpism’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took a victory lap on Tuesday after voters rejected an effort to recall him from the governor’s mansion, casting his win as a rejection of “the negativity that’s define…
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Chinese ships did not enter territorial waters, Coast Guard says - Washington Examiner
The Coast Guard observed multiple Chinese naval ships operating in the United States’s exclusive economic zone off the Alaskan coast.The four ships from the People’s Liberation Army Navy, a guided-missile cruiser, guided-missile destroyer, general intelligence vessel, and auxiliary vessel, were...
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Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says Gen. Milley 'must resign' if his secret calls with China occurred
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the star witness in the first impeachment trial of President Trump, is calling for the resignation of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley if the reporting of his secret phone calls with China under the previous administration occurred.
Sept. 18 rally organizer asks attendees not to wear pro-Trump clothing
The organizer for Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally is asking that attendees do not wear pro-Trump clothing at the event.Matt Braynard, the organizer behind the rally and a former Trump campa…
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The U.S. Army’s Iron Dome could be headed to Ukraine
A House bill wants more money for Kyiv's defense, and a missile-defense system might be in the mix.
www.politico.comDemocrats unveil voting rights compromise bill, but filibuster still stands in the way
Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced a pared-down voting bill — with support from both progressive and centrist wings of the party — aimed at expanding voter access and countering nationwide Republican-led efforts to alter election laws.Why it matters: The Freedom to Vote Act is the product of...
Democratic senator says Afghanistan failure is 'tainting America's reputation around the world'
"My feeling is there has to be accountability," Blumenthal said of the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan evacuations.
The No's have it - Gov. Gavin Newsom survives in California recall election
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California survives a recall election, as the AP projects that a majority of Golden State voters cast "no" ballots.
Democrats aim for maximum pressure on GOP over debt ceiling
Senate Democrats are widely expected to package legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling with a government funding measure, an effort aimed at putting maximum pressure on Republicans to suppo…
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Biden approval 'underwater' as Americans criticize his withdrawal from Afghanistan, new poll shows
A new poll claims President Joe Biden's job approval is “underwater” as a majority of Americans negatively score his withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticize his handling of climate change.
Florida woman pleads guilty to threatening to kill Vice President Harris | CNN Politics
A Miami nurse has pleaded guilty for threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris, the Justice Department announced.
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Scientists Say They Could Bring Back Woolly Mammoths. But Maybe They Shouldn't
A company formed by Harvard genetics professor George Church, known for his pioneering work in genome sequencing and gene splicing, hopes to genetically resurrect woolly mammoths.
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Ex-U.S. intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE
Three former U.S. intelligence operatives who worked as cyber spies for the United Arab Emirates admitted to violating U.S. hacking laws and prohibitions on selling sensitive military technology, under a deal to avoid prosecution announced on Tuesday.
California poll worker reprimanded over Trump attire
A California poll worker during Tuesday’s gubernatorial recall election was reprimanded after a photo of him wearing Trump attire began trending on Twitter.The photo showed the man working in…
thehill.comShould Biden Reappoint Jerome Powell? It Depends on His Theory of Change.
President Joe Biden is facing a big decision, and deep divides among his allies. Should he reappoint Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve when Powell’s term ends early next year, or select a replacement who is more fully aligned with the Democratic policy agenda? Pro-Powell forces argue...
'Fatally flawed': Top Senate Democrat blasts Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. Bob Menendez blasted the White House over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and threatened to subpoena Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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Arizona Supreme Court denies state Senate’s appeal to avoid releasing election audit records - Washington Examiner
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday denied an attempt by the Republican-led state Senate to evade compliance with public records requests for documents related to its audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. The court declined to overrule lower court decisions affirming the Senate's...
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Republicans ask FDA for details on any White House pressure on boosters
House Republicans are requesting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provide information on any potential White House pressure to approve COVID-19 booster vaccines for the general population.&nb…
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"No indication" Moscow has cracked down on criminal ransomware groups, top U.S. official says
Russia-linked hackers have extorted millions of dollars from companies including meat processor JBS and fuel transporter Colonial Pipeline.
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Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones sent to jail after judge revokes bond in drunken driving case
Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones, D-Inkster, had his bond revoked by a judge and was taken into custody on Tuesday after he violated bond terms for a third time.
POLITICO Playbook PM: Schumer and McConnell dig in on the debt ceiling
And new Trump revelations from the latest Bob Woodward book.
www.politico.comTop Democrat threatens to subpoena Biden officials as Blinken testifies on Afghanistan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, facing a second day of interrogation from Republican lawmakers highly critical of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan.Driving the news: The committee's chair, the hawkish New...
Justice Dept. curtails agents' use of 'no-knock' warrants
The Justice Department is curtailing federal agents’ use of “no-knock” warrants — which allow law enforcement agents to enter a home without announcing their presence — and would also prohibit its agents from using chokeholds in most circumstances.
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Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'destruction' of S.Korean ties
The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader has criticized South Korean President Moon Jae-in and threatened a “complete destruction” of relations hours after Moon said South Korea’s growing missile capabilities will serve as a “sure deterrence” against North Korean provocations.
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Al Qaeda could regain ability to threaten U.S. in as little as a year, intel chiefs say
There is already evidence the terror group's militants are returning to Afghanistan, says CIA deputy director David Cohen.
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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say
Taliban officials said factions clashed over how power is divided up in new government.
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Former officers involved in George Floyd's death plead not guilty
Four ex-officers involved in George Floyd's death, including Derek Chauvin, have been charged for violating Floyd's constitutional rights.
Column: The recall was a colossal waste. But don't expect California's GOP to learn from it
GOP strategists explain what went wrong, as recall ignores lessons from other states.
Louisiana alligator in Hurricane Ida attack found with human remains in stomach
A 504-pound alligator believed to have killed a 71-year-old Louisiana man in Hurricane Ida floodwaters has been captured with what appears to be human remains in its stomach, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Democrats revise elections bill but face Senate headwinds
Senate Democrats are paring back their signature elections bill in hopes of kickstarting their stalled push to pass it.
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Haiti's PM Replaces The Prosecutor Who Wanted Him Charged In The President's Slaying
A new chief prosecutor was sworn in just hours after the predecessor asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
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Rubio demands Biden fire Milley
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in a Tuesday letter called on President Biden to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley over what he said was the “contemplation” of …
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Your Next iPhone Could Have 1 Terabyte Of Storage
The new iPhone 13, available later this month, will have an option for a terabyte of storage — that's 1,000 gigabytes, up from its previous maximum of 512 GB.
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Washington Post: FBI fires agent accused of failing to properly investigate Larry Nassar | CNN Politics
The FBI has fired an agent who is accused of failing to launch a proper investigation into former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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Biden administration revokes Trump-era rule on student loan oversight, paves way for probes
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown is pushing for increased oversight of the industry as a result of the revised interpretation of federal policy.
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Protesters crowd podium as former Detroit police chief James Craig launches run for Michigan governor
While Craig had planned to formally launch his campaign Tuesday, it was at least temporarily derailed by raucous protesters.
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DOJ asks federal judge to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law
In its boldest move to date, the Department of Justice asked a federal judge on Tuesday to issue a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of a controversial Texas law that bars abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
www.cnn.comDOJ files for immediate injunction to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law
Following their lawsuit, the Department of Justice filed for an immediate injunction to halt Texas' enforcement of their law banning most abortions in the state.
Justice Department restricts use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by federal law enforcement
The move is the latest in a series of steps from the Biden administration to bolster law enforcement accountability.
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Boy Scouts reach $1 bln in sex abuse settlements with The Hartford, Mormon Church
The Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday secured more than $1 billion in new settlements to resolve sex abuse claims, with $787 million coming from insurance group The Hartford and another $250 million from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of its chartered organizations.
Young People Are Anxious About Climate Change And Say Governments Are Failing Them
A new study shows more than half of young people say climate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. And government inaction in particular makes them worried.
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Loudoun County school board votes to guarantee employee free speech rights
The Loudoun County, Virginia school board voted Tuesday to adopt revisions to the code of professional conduct for staff.
San Francisco woman dragged to death after leashed dog got trapped on departing train - Washington Examiner
A passenger on San Francisco's BART train was dragged to her death when her leashed dog got caught inside the train car as it departed from the station. The passenger was identified as 41-year-old Amy Adams, the San Francisco Office of the Medical Examiner reported, according to the Bay Area...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to backlash over 'Tax the Rich' Met Gala gown
The congresswoman said the dress was borrowed, and she was not the only New York City politician in attendance.
Top US spy says Somalia, Yemen, Syria and Iraq represent greater terrorist threat than Afghanistan | CNN Politics
Afghanistan is no longer the US’ top concern among international terrorist threats to the American homeland, the nation’s top spy said at an intelligence and national security conference in Washington on Monday, even amid ongoing fears from some critics who argue that the country could become a...
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Democrats try delicate tax maneuvers for $3.5 trillion bill
House Democrats have begun the serious work of trying to implement President Joe Biden’s expansive spending plan.
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Russian elections: Meet the politicians barred from the ballot
Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running.
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Biden pitches spending plan as key to fight climate change
President Joe Biden tried to advance his domestic spending plans by touring a renewable energy lab in Colorado on Tuesday.
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Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash
Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly.
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Obamas, Bushes and Clintons teaming up in effort to aid Afghan refugees | CNN Politics
The Presidents' club is teaming up to aid in a massive, bipartisan effort to welcome and support Afghan refugees that is being launched Tuesday.
Haiti prosecutor seeks to charge PM in killing, is replaced
A new chief prosecutor has been sworn in hours after his predecessor asked a Haitian judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and to bar him from leaving Haiti.
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Former Detroit police chief enters crowded Michigan race to unseat Gov. Whitmer
James Craig will seek the Republican nomination to face Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Federal govt launches civil rights probe of Georgia prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons.
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3 former US officials charged in UAE hacking scheme
Three former U.S. intelligence and military operatives have admitted providing sophisticated hacking technology to the United Arab Emirates and agreed to pay nearly $1.7 million to resolve criminal charges.
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#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case
It ruled there was insufficient evidence that a prominent TV host had sexually harassed his intern.
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American household income fell in 2020, its first decline since 2011, Census says
The first two stimulus payments lifted 11.7 million people out of poverty, the analysis found.
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AOC's 'tax the rich' dress: Who qualifies as wealthy? And how much are they getting taxed?
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez told Vogue on the red carpet the dress was meant to be a conversation starter.
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US military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns
The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will hold back millions more over human rights concerns.
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Prosecutors: Tapes capture R. Kelly threatening his victims
Prosecutors want a New York City jury at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial to hear profane video and audio recordings they say demonstrate how he threatened his victims with violence
To Trump voters, chaos in Afghanistan 'another betrayal' by Biden
Democrats who turned to Trump in rural Kentucky see US withdrawal as proof Biden can't be trusted.
www.bbc.comWu advances in Boston mayor race; opponent too early to call
Democrat Michelle Wu has emerged the top vote-getter in a runoff election for the next mayor of Boston, but the race to decide her opponent in November is too early to call.
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Second senior official leaving DHS in a week
David Shahoulian, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is leaving his post, making him the second high-ranking official to leave the department this week.A sour…
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Census experts find no political influence in state totals
A task force of outside experts has found no evidence of political interference in the 2020 census numbers used for divvying up congressional seats among the U.S. states.
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A new poll finds almost half of Venezuelans in Florida won't support Senators Rubio or Scott if they oppose granting them permanent legal status.
A poll found that almost half of Venezuelan Americans in Florida say they won't support Republicans Rubio and Scott if they don't back permanent legal status for them.
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Blinken defense of Afghan policy clouded by al-Qaida warning
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has endured a second day of harsh bipartisan criticism of the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal.
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Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Joe Biden?
Compare Biden’s approval rating with that of Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton. Updated regularly.
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Biden nominates first LGBT woman to federal circuit court
President Joe Biden is nominating a Vermont judge who played a critical role in paving the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage to become the first openly LGBT woman to serve on any federal circuit court.
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Feds set new limits on chokeholds, no-knock warrants, but don't ban them
The FBI, DEA and U.S. Marshals Service are barred from using the tactics except when they think doing so would save them from death or serious injury.
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Trump shattered tradition on Fed chair. Some Dems want Biden to do the same.
If Biden picks Powell, it will mean only one Democrat in more than three decades will have been elevated to the top Fed post.
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The DOJ Says A Data Mining Company Fabricated Medical Diagnoses To Make Money
In a civil suit filed this week, the Justice Department accuses a New York medical analytics company of helping a Medicare Advantage plan cheat taxpayers out of millions of dollars.
www.npr.orgVenezuelan Americans pressure GOP to back permanent residency
A poll of Venezuelans in Florida found that half won't support Republican Senators Rubio and Scott if they oppose granting them permanent legal status.
Missouri cave with ancient Native American drawings sold
A Missouri cave containing Native American artwork from more than 1,000 years ago has been sold at auction
Apple unveils the iPhone 13: Here's what's new and what it'll cost
Also coming this fall are a redesigned Apple Watch, along with privacy updates in the devices' operating systems.
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SpaceX: Amateur astronauts launch on Inspiration4 mission
The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew leave Earth on their three-day private spaceflight.
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Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
Sequoia National Park has been shut down and its namesake gigantic trees could be in danger as forest fires burn in steep terrain across California’s Sierra Nevada
Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry
Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing.
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Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies
Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer and “Weekend Update” host, has died.
apnews.comThe Senate Republicans' campaign arm raises $8 million in August
The Senate Republicans' campaign arm raised $8 million last month, a new record for the group during the August of an off-year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The National Republican Senatorial Committee saw a spike in donations following criticism of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and...
U.S. poverty declined overall last year due to pandemic relief, Census says
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2020 income and poverty report on Tuesday, revealing the economic toll that Covid has taken on Americans.
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'Concerned Citizen' At Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' Trial Turns Out To Be Family
A mysterious attendee at Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial derided the case against her to reporters. Turns out, he was not whom he claimed to be, but was the father of Holmes' partner.
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Alleged 'Stanford murders' serial killer convicted of 1974 cold case murder
John Getreu was on trial for the murder of college student Janet Taylor.
Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day
Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record.
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Biden: Nearly 3M get health coverage during COVID-19 sign-up
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for subsidized health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
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New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses
New Pfizer data released Wednesday makes the case for booster shots six months after primary doses.
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting
Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there's enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective — the first step toward deciding which Americans need one and when. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday posted much of the evidence its...
COVID-19 updates: More than 10,000 new deaths reported in US in 1 week
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
Six unvaccinated members of Florida family die of COVID-19
In just three weeks, six unvaccinated members of a Florida family died after contracting COVID-19. After attending the funeral for 48-year-old family member Tyrone Moreland, 89-year-old grandm…
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Hospitalizing unvaccinated Americans cost nearly $6 billion over three months, report says
Financial burden of treating the unvaccinated lands on taxpayers, workers and others, Kaiser Family Foundation notes.
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FDA sounds skeptical note on Pfizer booster shot ahead of key vote
The agency said observational studies don't unanimously support the suggestion that the shot's efficacy declines over time.
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Biden to meet with top executives from Microsoft, Disney and others to promote vaccination mandate
According to the White House, early adopters of mandates have demonstrated that the strategy is highly effective at increasing vaccine uptake.
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‘Wendy Williams Show’ production delayed after she tests positive for COVID-19
Wendy Williams won’t return to her eponymous daytime chatfest until next month after testing positive for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case, according to her show.The diagnosis came as Williams…
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In her obituary, a family says a mother’s Covid-19 death could have been prevented if more people were vaccinated | CNN
The day Candace and Terry Ayers got their second Covid-19 vaccination in early March was a day of hope and excitement for the entire family.
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Majorities in new poll support requiring proof of vaccine to fly, enter arenas
A majority of people in the U.S. support requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to board airplanes or enter indoor arenas, a new Monmouth University poll shows. The poll&nb…
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Pfizer plans to seek vaccine authorization in November for kids under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to file for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency authorization in November for their COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5, Pfizer Chief Financial Officer Fr…
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1 in every 500 US residents have died of Covid-19 | CNN
The United States has reached another grim milestone in its fight against the devastating Covid-19 pandemic: 1 in 500 Americans have died from coronavirus since the nation’s first reported infection.
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Biden, CEOs, biz leaders meet on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden has invited CEOs and business leaders to the White House to discuss COVID-19 mandates.
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Teens turn to COVID-19 vaccine advocacy as most state laws prohibit minors from being vaccinated without consent
Teens For Vaccines has 30 state ambassadors across the country and has partnered with GENup, another teen organization with more than 4,000 student members.
Analysis: Biden's six-step Covid plan, explained
The US Covid situation is as dire as ever, with 1,500 people dying each day -- an average of 150,000 new cases each day.
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
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Why people who already had Covid should still get vaccinated
People previously infected with the coronavirus may get a significant boost in immunity if they follow up with vaccination.
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Judge blocks medical worker vaccine mandate in NY state
A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York state from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated
Arizona attorney general sues Biden over vaccine mandates
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Tuesday in response to its new policy that will require private employers with 100 or more employees to ma…
thehill.comWho will be able to get a COVID-19 booster shot and when? That's still in limbo.
As early as Sept. 20, third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are set to become available. But guidance will come down to the wire to meet Biden's goal.
DeSantis calls for end to standardized testing in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that the state would replace the “outdated” Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) with a progress monitoring system that periodical…
thehill.comDeSantis' anti-mandate stance edges him closer to anti-vaxxers
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Biden to call on world leaders to commit to vaccinating 70% of world by next year | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will urge world leaders to collectively commit to vaccinating 70% of the world’s population against Covid-19 within a year, an ambitious goal he is expected to unveil during a summit gathering to discuss the pandemic next week.
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Thailand: Migrants plead for vaccines as COVID takes lives, jobs
Workers living on the Thai-Myanmar border say latest COVID-19 surge is putting their lives and livelihoods in jeopardy.
Fauci pushes back on coronavirus vaccine booster criticism
White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said he disagreed with a medical journal paper, co-authored by two outgoing federal vaccine regulators, that argued the science doesn̵…
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'A matter of life and death': U.S. Army says active duty soldiers must be vaccinated by Dec. 15
“This is quite literally a matter of life and death for our Soldiers, their families and the communities in which we live,” the U.S. Army surgeon general said.
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Administration to start clemency process for some federal inmates on home confinement due to Covid conditions | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is beginning the clemency process for certain inmates released to home confinement due to the coronavirus pandemic, the White House announced Monday.
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UK to offer Covid booster vaccines to people over 50, starting next week
Around 30 million people will be eligible for the boosters, which aim to protect against waning immunity among people who have had two vaccine doses.
www.nbcnews.comFlorida congressional candidate says rival threatened life
A former political rival of a Republican Florida congressional candidate made repeated violent threats to “take her out,” even claiming he could summon a Russian and Ukrainian hit squad to kill her, according to trial testimony Tuesday. The civil trial concerns whether a temporary restraining...
Immigration court process hits rocket speed as border asylum cases surge
Data: TRAC; Chart: Axios VisualsThe Biden administration now has nearly 17,000 migrants assigned to special courts dedicated to processing families seeking asylum quicker.Why it matters: New data from Syracuse University's Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) gives another sign of...
Fauci responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccine worries
Chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci responded to Nicki Minaj’s vaccine worries after her comments on Twitter sparked controversy on Monday.The rap star explained her decision to no…
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An Epidemiologist Says At-Home Testing Is Key To Stopping COVID
Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina wants to increase availability of the at-home rapid tests the Biden administration is promoting. But he warns of a shortage without market competition.
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Buffalo Bills require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend games
The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that their fans will need to have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend games. The team posted on Twitter that people entering the stadium…
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