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WASHINGTON (AP) — His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared unable Wednesday night to swiftly strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators trying to trim back his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.
Senate parliamentarian deals fresh immigration blow to Dems
The Senate parliamentarian has told Democrats that their newest proposal for helping millions of immigrants stay in the U.S. permanently could not be included in their $3.5 trillion social and environment bill.
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Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats
Health care workers who were once saluted for saving lives in the COVID-19 outbreak are now being issued panic buttons and ditching their scrubs before going out in public to avoid harassment.
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January 6 committee targets organizers of Stop the Steal rally in latest batch of subpoenas
The select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has issued its second round of subpoenas, this time targeting individuals involved in the planning and organization of the "Stop the Steal" rally that served as a prelude to the riot at the US Capitol and other rallies organized in...
Biden can't budge fellow Dems with big overhaul at stake
President Joe Biden appears unable to strike swift agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
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Biden's plan: 'Too big to fail' can be too big to describe
President Joe Biden’s plan for a massive expansion of social programs is being framed by supporters as such a high-stakes endeavor that it’s “too big to fail.”
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Barr told Trump that suburban voters ‘think you are a f—ing a–hole’: Woodward
Then-Attorney General William Barr reportedly told then-President Trump that suburban voters “think you are a f—ing butt crevasse” and urged the president to change his image in order to win reelec…
thehill.comSlower U.S. mail standards take effect Friday
A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan takes effect Friday to slow down some first-class mail deliveries as part of efforts to cut red ink as the U.S. Congress continues to consider a financial relief package for the cash-strapped Post Office. USPS recommends that "if it would take you more than a...
House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed 11 officials who were involved in planning rallies in support of former President Donald Trump ahead of the violent attack.
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Manchin offers alternative plans to Democrats' 'fiscal insanity'
The moderate Democrat laid out how he wants to work on President Joe Biden’s family plan, starting with tax reform.
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Conservative Koch network disavows critical race theory bans
A prominent backer of Republican causes and candidates is notably absent from the conservative political groups backing efforts to ban in schools what they call critical race theory.
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Two Democrats, one Republican vote against parties on debt ceiling
Two Democrats and one Republican crossed their parties in the House on Wednesday in a vote to suspend the country’s debt limit, as tensions run high on both sides of the aisle with less than a…
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Schumer locks in Thursday vote on bill to avert government shutdown
Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday night that the Senate had reached a deal to vote Thursday on a short-term government funding bill to avoid a shutdown. Under the ag…
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House Republican leaders mount all-out campaign to sink infrastructure
House Republican leaders are launching an all-out campaign to sink a bipartisan infrastructure bill, as Democratic leaders struggle to unite their caucus around the legislation ahead of a high-stakes floor vote on Thursday.
Sen. Ben Sasse said Reps. Matt Gaetz, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Marjorie Taylor Greene aren't 'serious adults'
The Nebraska Republican expressed frustration at being asked about statements by other Congress members. "I don't give a shirt," he said.
78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Manchin fires back at progressives: Trillions in spending ‘fiscal insanity’
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) fired back at his progressive critics on Wednesday, warning that he views trillions in spending to be “fiscal insanity.”Manchin issued a lengthy statement on Wednesday th…
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YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation
Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform.
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Kristi Noem blasts ‘total garbage’ rumors amid nepotism review and affair allegations - Washington Examiner
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem denied what she described as "total garbage" and untrue rumors on Wednesday.The Republican, widely seen as a possible 2024 White House contender, spoke out amid a hectic 24-hour period in which South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg announced he is reviewing...
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Top CEOs say they're worried about corporate tax hikes as Dems push bills aimed at boosting working families
The Business Roundtable said CEOs have three big worries: finding qualified workers, possible higher corporate taxes and slow Covid-19 vaccine uptake.
Expanding the child tax credit was a Democratic dream come true -- but it could be on the chopping block
When Democrats passed a one-year expansion of the child tax credit in their Covid relief bill earlier this year, it was seen by many in the party as a triumph, a move that could reduce child poverty by nearly half this year.
Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say
The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say.
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U.S. intensifies talks to use Russian bases for Afghan counterterrorism ops
In a classified hearing with senators, top generals detailed negotiations for "over the horizon" staging locations to strike al Qaeda.
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Liz Cheney calls GOP colleagues 'despicable' for haranguing Gen. Milley over book revelations
Fellow Republicans who were trying to obstruct the Jan. 6 probe had no right to question the top U.S. military officer's loyalty or understanding of the Constitution, she said.
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'I'm trying to stay apolitical.' Top US general faces wave of GOP attacks over Trump-era actions
Top US General Mark Milley appeared before Congress this week to defend Pentagon decision making in Afghanistan but instead found himself fighting a personal battle with lawmakers who charged that he has been more preoccupied with rehabilitating and burnishing his own image.
Panama warns of even bigger Haitian migrant surge to come
Panama foreign minister Erika Mouynes expressed frustration to Axios that the Biden administration seemed caught off guard by the Haitian migrant crisis because "we sounded the alarm when we should have."Why it matters: The worst may still be coming. Mouynes said there are as many as 60,000...
Exxon Mobil has been lobbying against parts of Democrats' big social and climate spending bill
Exxon Mobil has been lobbying against pieces of a sprawling Democratic budget bill aimed at boosting working-class families and fighting climate change.
Biden administration moves to scrap ‘Remain in Mexico’
The Biden administration on Wednesday said they would craft a new memo rescinding former President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, an effort to respond to a court decision ordering t…
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Two Capitol riot defendants not accused of violence are sentenced to jail time | CNN Politics
Two men who spent 40 minutes in the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection were each sentenced to 45 days in prison on Wednesday, marking the first time non-violent rioters who were not already incarcerated will be sent to jail.
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Biden takes credibility hit at critical time for agenda: The Note
So much of the standoff over the Biden agenda is about Democrats' trust and lack thereof among and between progressives and moderates and in the White House.
Gov. Kristi Noem denies allegation of affair with Corey Lewandowski: 'Total garbage'
Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., denied allegations that she had an extramarital affair with Corey Lewandowski following a report from a conservative outlet.
If there's a government shutdown, here’s what you need to know
If there's a government shutdown, Americans can expect delays in services with agencies closing and reducing staff.
GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson tried to blame ISIS-K attack on the military's 'woke social experiment,' baselessly tying the deadly bombing to Critical Race Theory
Rep. Ronny Jackson, formerly President Trump's presidential physician, went through a laundry-list of Republican conspiracies as he questioned Milley.
Senate reaches deal to avoid government shutdown, Schumer announces
The bill would ensure that the federal government remains open until December.
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Biden administration trying again to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Biden administration is still trying to end the Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy for migrants, despite a court ordering it to re-up the program.
Manchin says he could back reconciliation bill this year
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Wednesday that he could support passing a Democratic-only spending bill by the end of the year, even as he blasted a multitrillion-dollar top-line spending bill envi…
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The Biden objectors who hold the 2022 election in their hands
A quarter of those down on Biden's job performance say they "somewhat disapprove," helping his numbers slide — but also leaving Biden an opening.
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US general: Afghan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban
Senior Pentagon officials say the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in August could be traced to a 2020 U.S. agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
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North Korea's Kim seeks better ties with South, but slams US
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has expressed willingness to restore stalled communication lines with South Korea to promote peace in early October, while he shrugged off recent U.S. offers for dialogue.
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Second body found in same area as Petito’s, ending another missing person case
The search for Gabby Petito led rescuers to a second body in Wyoming that authorities believe belongs to another missing person, according to a release from Teton County Search and Rescue…
thehill.comManchin and Sinema’s climate disagreement could doom Democrats’ plans
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is rebuffing pleas from Western Democratic senators, who are citing extreme weather in their home states, to try to gain his support for core climate provisions in President Biden’s $3.5 trillion reconciliation package.Why it matters: Manchin’s entrenched opposition...
Panel recommends 5 new federal judgeships for Oklahoma
A judicial panel has recommended the creation of five additional federal judgeships in Oklahoma because of an increased caseload due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding crimes committed on tribal lands. The Judicial Conference on Tuesday published the recommendation that Congress create...
Afghan central bank drained cash reserves before Taliban takeover: report
In the weeks before the Taliban overthrew Afghanistan’s Western-backed government, the country’s central bank drained most of its U.S. currency reserves, according to documents obtained…
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Biden's failed nominee on gun policy says he got death threats, no protection
President Joe Biden's failed nominee to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said he faced death threats while the U.S. Senate was considering him but that the administration declined to provide him security.
Kamala Harris places bust of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in her office - Washington Examiner
A sneak peek at @VP's new ceremonial addition! "She'll now get to have her personal hero in the office with her each day." pic.twitter.com/lgA7MR4r0b— Lilián Sánchez (@LilianSanchez46) September 29, 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris placed a bust of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall...
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The border control mess awaiting Biden’s nominee
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McAuliffe, Youngkin focus on the middle in combative final Virginia debate
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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House appears poised to pull infrastructure vote amid stubborn stalemate
House Democrats appear poised to miss a second vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill this week, highlighting the stubborn stalemate over the larger social benefits package at the core of Preside…
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Russia detains cyber-security tycoon Ilya Sachkov in treason case
Ilya Sachkov, co-founder of the firm Group-IB, will be held in pre-trial custody for two months.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor: ‘There is going to be a lot of disappointment in the law, a huge amount’ | CNN Politics
Days before the start of a tumultuous term, and after the Supreme Court justices divided bitterly over a Texas law that bars most abortions after six weeks, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned an audience of law students about the frustration of having to write dissents.
www.cnn.comHow to fix FARA, according to FARA lawyers
The task force includes a range of stakeholders, from former officials in charge of enforcing FARA who are now advisers on compliance, to those in academia and think tanks.
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Hawley to introduce legislation holding social media companies accountable for harm they cause children
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation that would establish a federal tort against social media companies in attempt to hold them accountable if they cause bodily or mental injuries to children.
Cowboys for Trump founder survives county recall campaign
Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin has prevailed against efforts to recall him from office as a county commissioner in southern New Mexico. Recall committee spokesman Scott Fredrick said a petition drive collected 1,229 signatures from registered voters in Griffin's Otero County district...
Texas says its abortion ban is ‘stimulating’ interstate commerce | CNN Politics
In briefs filed Wednesday in the Justice Department’s challenge to Texas’ abortion ban, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton touted the trips Texas women are making out of state to obtain abortions as a point in his favor in defending the law.
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House Republican leaders press members not to help squabbling Democrats push infrastructure to finish line - Washington Examiner
House Republican leaders want to stop members of their conference from helping centrist Democrats save the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill from doom. Last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy committed to whipping votes against the bill after weeks of opposition from the conservative...
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Prominent Rohingya leader shot dead in Bangladesh refugee camp
Rights groups call for urgent investigation after Mohibullah shot dead outside his office.
Hurricane Sam to kick up 'life threatening' surf along East Coast this weekend
Expect some dangerous surf if you're headed to the beach this weekend along the East Coast. Hurricane Sam isn't expected to make landfall, however.
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Losing can 'get frustrating' says liberal Justice Sotomayor
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is encouraging citizens to work to change laws they may disagree with, such as a recent Texas law that limits access to abortions.
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Select committee issues subpoenas to 11 associated with planning of Jan. 6 rally
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has issued 11 subpoenas to organizers of the pro-Trump rally that turned into a march on the Capitol.
Republican Cheney offers strong defense of Milley, invokes Jan. 6 Capitol riot
U.S. Representative Liz Cheney offered a resounding defense on Wednesday of General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praising him for "standing in the breach" in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and drawing a contrast with some of her fellow Republicans.
The Memo: Omarosa beats Trump, potentially opening flood gates
Former President Trump may face a new torrent of unfavorable revelations from former staffers after erstwhile “Apprentice” star and ex-White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman won a key victory in…
thehill.com"You're with your president or you're not": Why Biden won't beg as Democrats brawl
President Biden has kept a public distance from Hill fights that'll help define his legacy, based on confidence that Dems will ultimately be with him despite bucking and bellyaching. Between the lines: "He's not gonna beg," said an official with firsthand knowledge of the president's mindset...
Neo-Nazi leader convicted in plot to intimidate journalists
Kaleb Cole helped organize a campaign to send threatening posters to journalists and employees of the Anti-Defamation League.
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US issues Hezbollah-related sanctions in coordination with Qatar
Coordinated US-Qatari measures target ‘major’ Hezbollah financing network in Arabian Peninsula, US Treasury says.
Manchin trashes Democratic spending bill: ‘Fiscal insanity’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin, a key centrist Democrat whose approval is required to pass the party’s massive social welfare spending package, firmly rejected the proposal on Wednesday, criticizing the $3.5 trillion cost and the vast new entitlements it would provide. Manchin issued a scathing statement...
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Robert Gates: How civics education became a national security issue
The former defense secretary, CIA director and higher education official spoke to POLITICO following a keynote discussion at the CivXNow Policy Summit.
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Biden gets more aggressive with agenda in balance
President Biden is stepping up his engagement with Capitol Hill in a bid to save his economic agenda after criticism from some Democrats who say he needs to get more involved in a battle between li…
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About 4,600 Haitians have been expelled from the US since September 19, DHS says | CNN Politics
Approximately 4,600 Haitians have been removed from the United States on repatriation flights from Texas to Haiti since September 19, a Homeland Security spokesperson told CNN on Wednesday.
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Judge temporarily blocks Arizona's criminalization of abortions for genetic abnormalities
The blocked provision would allow felony charges against doctors for terminating a pregnancy solely on the basis of a hereditary abnormality in the fetus.
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What's in Democrats' $1.75 trillion social spending and climate bill?
The White House unveiled a new framework for the legislation after protracted negotiation among Democrats.
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More than 75 percent of Venezuelans now living in extreme poverty
More than 75 percent of Venezuelans are now living in extreme poverty, according to a new study published on Wednesday, Reuters reported.The 2020-2021 National Survey of Living Conditions found tha…
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Pelosi: House faces Glasgow deadline for climate package
Pelosi said passing the legislation would serve as "a model for the world."
www.politico.comHow The Entire Biden Agenda Suddenly Reached The Brink Of Collapse
Congress’ many crises, explained.
Mexico sends 70 Haitian migrants to Port-au-Prince by plane
Removal from Mexico follows US expulsions of thousands of Haitian asylum seekers, which drew widespread criticism.
Biden’s pick to regulate national banks received ‘Lenin’ award, praised USSR for gender equality
President Biden’s pick to oversee the regulation of national banks once praised the Soviet Union for gender equality and received a “Lenin” award while in college.
Satanic rituals, forced cannibalism: The kidnappings and extortions of Central American migrants
"You know we don’t play," a criminal gang said in a video as they beat up a migrant man, a regular occurrence that has families desperately selling possessions to pay up.
www.nbcnews.comIn Atlanta, Fear of Violent Crime Creates Opportunity for a Polarizing Politician
ATLANTA — The fear of rising crime in U.S. cities is having a profound effect on mayoral politics from New York to Seattle. In Atlanta, it has had the power of resurrection, delivering a reanimating jolt to the once-moribund career of one of the South’s most polarizing public figures. Kasim...
The House Passes A Bill To Avoid A Debt Default, But It's Mostly Symbolic
Democratic leaders tried to make some headway on one of many looming deadlines by advancing a bill to suspend the nation's borrowing limit. But the measure is expected to fail in the Senate.
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Here are the 23 species the Interior Department declared extinct
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on Wednesday confirmed the extinction of 22 animal species and one plant that had previously been listed under the Endangered Species Act.Interior Secre…
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At least 116 dead in gang battle at Ecuador jail; 5 beheaded
A battle between gangs in a prison in Ecuador killed at least 116 people and injured 80 in what authorities are calling the worst penitentiary massacre in the country’s history.
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Arizona mother of decapitated children charged in their 2020 killings
An Arizona woman accused of killing her two children, who were decapitated in their California home last year, has been arrested, authorities said.
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U.S. defense secretary says he is concerned for Afghan pilots held in Tajikistan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Wednesday for U.S.-trained Afghan pilots and other personnel being held in Tajikistan after fleeing across the border from Afghanistan last month as the Taliban took power.
How a former Trump aide is pressing Biden to loosen national security secrets
Ezra Cohen, one of the former president’s more controversial advisers, is wielding an obscure advisory board to try to reform the classification system.
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Homeland Security says to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy in 'coming weeks'
President Biden was forced to restart the Trump-era immigration policy, called Migrant Protection Protocol or MPP, after trying to end it this year.
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Britney Spears 'on cloud nine' after father suspended from conservatorship
The conservatorship that has controlled the life of Britney Spears for 13 years neared a possible end on Wednesday after a judge suspended her father, and the pop super-star said later that she was "on cloud 9 right now."
Canada court upholds Indigenous child compensation order
Court upholds decision ordering Canada to compensate Indigenous children discriminated against in provision of services.
Republicans at Odds Over Infrastructure Bill as Vote Approaches
WASHINGTON — Business groups and some Senate Republicans — working at cross-purposes with Republican leaders in the House — have mounted an all-out drive to secure GOP votes for a bipartisan infrastructure bill before a final vote Thursday. Although the measure is the product of a compromise...
Schumer locks in Thursday vote on bill to avert government shutdown
Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday night that the Senate had reached a deal to vote Thursday on a short-term government funding bill to avoid a shutdown. Under the ag…
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North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'
State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities.
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'On the edge of a razor': Youngkin tests new Trump playbook
Republican Glenn Youngkin is doing a delicate dance in his campaign to be Virginia's next governor. During a debate this week, Youngkin avoided Donald Trump's favorite talking points and tried to dodge a question about another Trump run for president.
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Border counties to sue Biden for 'failure to enforce the laws'
The county in Texas that witnessed the flood of 30,000 migrants earlier this month has said it will unite with neighboring counties to sue the Biden administration and force reform at the southern border.
Friends from Ohio get 45 days in jail for Capitol riot
Two friends from Ohio have been sentenced to 45 days in jail for storming the U.S. Capitol together in January.
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South Dakota lawmakers question Noem's meeting with daughter
South Dakota Republican and Democratic legislators say they want more details from Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration on a meeting last year that included the governor, her daughter and state employees overseeing an agency that had moved to deny her daughter’s application to become a certified real e
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Syria high on agenda as Putin and Erdogan meet in Sochi
Russian and Turkish leaders discuss Syria, security issues and economic links at first in-person meeting for 18 months.
100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre, survivors and descendants continue to seek justice in court
Three centenarians appeared at a court hearing in Tulsa this week.
‘Woke,’ ‘multiculturalism,’ ‘equity’: Wisconsin GOP proposes banning words from schools
The Wisconsin Assembly passed legislation on a party-line vote Tuesday that would bar public schools from teaching critical race theory, the latest Republican-controlled legislative chamber to take…
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San Jose apologises for past racial discrimination against Chinese community
San Jose, California, has formally apologised to the Chinese community for historic wrongs.
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'Unmitigated disaster': Republicans attack Biden's defense of Afghan pullout
Republican U.S. lawmakers tried on Wednesday to pick apart President Joe Biden's defense of his withdrawal from Afghanistan as they attacked his judgment and honesty during a second day of contentious Congressional hearings with Pentagon leaders.
Ahead of House hearing, Reps. Barbara Lee, Cori Bush, Pramila Jayapal tell their abortion stories
Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Cori Bush and Barbara Lee shared their abortion stories ahead of a House hearing Thursday on reproductive rights.
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Rikers Island conditions so bad that prosecutors told not to ask for bail in nonviolent cases
Conditions at Rikers Island are so bad that Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance has directed prosecutors not to ask for bail in nonviolent cases.
Former Trump aide Corey Lewandowski accused of making unwanted, 'vile and disgusting' sexual advances
Corey Lewandowski, the longtime political aide to former President Donald Trump, is accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a Republican donor, Politico reported Wednesday.
Congressional panel slams more baby food brands over heavy metals
The subcommittee is urging the FDA to speed up its work to set its first-ever standards for heavy metals across most baby food products over the next three years.
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Olympic swimmer who stormed Capitol pleads guilty to felony
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
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Senate Dems prepare to confirm ecoterrorism-linked Biden nominee
Tracy Stone-Manning has faced scrutiny on issues including her ties to an eco-terrorist plot and her views on population control.
Why is there so much drama over the infrastructure vote in the House?
Passing bipartisan legislation aimed at repairing America's bridges and roadways is finally within reach of lawmakers. So is the vote in trouble?
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Senate parliamentarian again blocks Democratic bid to legalize immigrants in budget bill
The ruling is another blow to Democratic efforts to create a massive legalization program for millions of undocumented immigrants without Republican support
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A potential Powell renomination for Fed faces some dissent
Resistance to the potential renomination of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell intensified this week, with Sen.
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Biden attends Congressional Baseball Game with his legislative agenda on the line
President Biden is attending the Congressional Baseball game during the biggest legislative week of his presidency thus far.
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US to resume enforcement of unlawful bird deaths by industry
The Biden administration is drafting rules to govern the killing of wild birds by industry and will resume enforcement actions against companies responsible for deaths that could have been prevented.
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Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm
Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors.
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US, EU agree to further trade and technology talks
The United States and European Union have agreed to carry on the the work of 10 expert panels to explore and recommend solutions to a variety of trade disputes and challenges.
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Suicide spikes 15% among US troops in 2020 from the previous year
In 2020, 580 troops died by suicide compared with 504 in 2019, according to figures confirmed Wednesday night by congressional and Pentagon sources.
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Biden Struggles to Unite His Own Party Behind His Economic Agenda
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and his aides mounted an all-out effort on Wednesday to salvage Biden’s economic agenda in Congress, attempting to forge even the beginnings of a compromise between moderates and progressives on a pair of bills that would spend trillions to rebuild...
Broken US prison security cameras targeted in senators' bill
Broken security cameras at federal prisons across the U.S. have allowed inmates to escape from prison undetected and hampered investigations into misconduct.
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New Zealand outlaws terror attack planning after IS-linked stabbing
New Zealand passed a new security law on Thursday that outlaws preparations for terror attacks, closing a loophole exposed after seven people were stabbed and wounded this month in a supermarket in the most populous city of Auckland.
At critical moment, confidence in Biden's ability to handle range of issues eroding: POLL
As President Joe Biden faces a critical moment for his agenda, Americans’ confidence in his handling of a range of issues is eroding, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds.
GOP could split Colorado’s House seats under new congressional map
The state’s independent redistricting commission passed a map late Tuesday creating four Democratic districts, three Republican ones and a new, highly competitive 8th District.
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Pentagon leaders blame State Department for chaotic Afghanistan evacuation of civilians
Top Pentagon officials blamed the State Department for not beginning evacuations of civilians from Afghanistan sooner, calling the efforts "chaotic."
Dallas apartment building partially collapses, 7 injured: Officials
A Dallas apartment building has partially collapsed after firefighters were called to investigate a carbon monoxide leak, according to officials.
Trump PAC severs ties with Lewandowski amid sexual misconduct allegations
Former President Donald Trump's MAGA Action PAC severed ties with Corey Lewandowski on Wednesday amid allegations of sexual misconduct against the former Trump adviser.
Egypt leader, Biden adviser hold talks on regional tensions
President Joe Biden’s national security adviser has held talks with Egypt’s president that focused on regional tensions and the ties between Washington and its Mideast ally.
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YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine videos, bans major accounts
YouTube had a policy against Covid-19 vaccine misinformation, but the new ban includes content that falsely claims vaccines for other diseases are dangerous or ineffective.
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R. Kelly accuser says his staff "tried to warn him" about inappropriate behavior: "I know that he knows he's guilty"
"People tried to warn him. People tried to help him," Azriel Clary said.
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How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected if lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
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Appeals are mounting in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
Objections to a historic settlement with Purdue Pharma are mounting in the form of appeals
Explainer-Standing at the precipice, Washington courts debt limit catastrophe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A standoff in Washington between President Joe Biden's Democrats and Republicans is threatening to trigger a financial and economic meltdown if Congress fails to act by about Oct. 18, when the Treasury Department expects to run out of cash to cover its expenses. WHY WOULD...
Britney Spears freed from father's 'toxic' conservatorship
A judge has suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.
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Marine officer who criticized military leaders over Afghanistan faces pre-trial hearing
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller went viral with a video denouncing top U.S. defense officials shortly after the attack on the Kabul airport in August.
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Milley calls war in Afghanistan a 'strategic failure' for US, warns Taliban 'remain a terrorist organization'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and head of U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie are testifying for a second day on the Biden administration's withdrawal of from Afghanistan.
Tracking the fight over Biden's agenda
The moving parts to watch as Democrats try to avoid a government shutdown and a default while taxing corporations and high earners to pay for the president's sweeping domestic agenda.
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#FreeBritney activists feel vindicated with suspension of Jamie Spears from conservatorship
“It’s a miracle,” one activist said. “It’s what she deserves. Her light will shine more brightly now.”
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Opinion | Trump Fixed One Racially Unfair Tax Policy. Now the Democrats Want to Bring it Back.
It’s time for blue-state Democrats to recognize that when it comes to systemic racism, property taxes are a big part of the problem.
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Jan. 6 committee prepares legal arsenal for likely subpoena fights
The panel is devising plans to pressure hostile witnesses and Trump's allies to spill their secrets.
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R. Kelly’s defense used a strategy to prop up famous men and shame female fans
"The defense attorney can play into some of the worst prejudices and stereotypes," one law professor said.
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Daily pill to treat COVID could be just months away
The top contender is a medication from Merck & Co.
GOP Senators introduce bill to block federal agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccination
A group of Republican senators have introduced legislation which protects Americans' health records by preventing federal agencies under from using COVID-19 vaccine passports or requiring proof of vaccination.
NBA tells unvaccinated players they won't get paid for missed games
The NBA regular season is set to tip off on Oct. 19.
Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site
Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU to track data in Australia.
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U.S. administers nearly 392 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines - CDC
The United States has administered 391,992,662 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Wednesday morning and distributed 473,954,085 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Covid is spreading faster in Alaska than any other state in the U.S.
In the past two weeks, Alaska’s case count increased by 72 percent, the highest in the country, as it tops state case and death records.
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Vaccine requirements for large private companies still weeks away, White House says | CNN Politics
The White House believes vaccine requirements for large private companies are still weeks away from being implemented, weeks after President Joe Biden announced the new mandates were coming.
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Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated
The number of first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations is falling in the U.S., despite the spread of vaccine requirements across the country.
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Alabama governor defends plan to use Covid-19 relief funds to build prisons | CNN Politics
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is defending her proposal to use the state’s allotment of coronavirus relief funds to build new prisons in the state after receiving criticism from Democrats.
www.cnn.comLawyer: New York governor uses God unfairly in vaccine fight
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has encouraged religious-minded people to get a COVID-19 vaccine by saying it is God's will that they get inoculated. A lawyer argued before a federal appeals court Wednesday that the Democrat's comments about God could be encouraging hospitals and nursing homes to...
Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 cases
The hit Broadway show “Aladdin” was canceled Wednesday night when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were reported within the musical’s company, a day after the show reopened, a worrying sign for Broadway.
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COVID-19 updates: American Airlines to require employee vaccinations
The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread.
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases cited for cancellation of 'Aladdin' Broadway performance
A COVID-19 outbreak within Disney's stage show "Aladdin" prompted an 11th-hour cancellation of Wednesday evening's performance, one night after the production joined the return of Broadway's biggest musicals from a pandemic-induced hiatus.
YouTube Is Banning All Content That Spreads Vaccine Misinformation
The site announced that videos that contain vaccine misinformation will be removed.
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Covid cancels 'Aladdin' one day after Broadway reopening
Producers of the musical, which closed along with the rest of Broadway in March 2020, said breakthrough cases were detected in the company.
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Border Patrol agents must be vaccinated by Nov or face being fired: Whistleblower
A whistleblower has come forward saying that U.S. Border Patrol agents have been put on alert that they must be fully vaccinated by November or face being fired.
Montana hospital ICU reaches 150% capacity amid surge of COVID-19 cases
In the past week, Montana averaged about 108 COVID-19 patients in hospital ICUs — breaking the record seen during the winter of 2020.
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Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism
Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that.
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