Some Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House, saying he is a threat to U.S. democracy and unfit for presidency. (AP Screen Capture)
Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse him, citing “profound differences.”Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, says he wants to hear 'every side'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suggesting that the prosecution of rioters who violently attacked the U.S.
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Biden officials worry Iran may hit targets inside Israel as revenge for killing general
Iran has vowed to retaliate for a strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian officials, including IRGC Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi.
www.nbcnews.comDonald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal case is set to go to trial, rehashing longstanding grievances with the current judge in a long-shot, eleventh-hour bid to disrupt and delay the case.
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CIA denies whistleblower allegation that agency 'stonewalled' IRS interview with Hunter Biden 'sugar brother'
The Central Intelligence Agency is denying whistleblower claims that it “stonewalled" an IRS interview with Hunter Biden’s “sugar brother" Kevin Morris, saying it “did not prevent or seek to prevent IRS or DOJ from conducting any such interview."
More than 500 New Yorkers set to be considered as jurors in Trump's "hush money" trial
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and Manhattan prosecutors are poised to scrutinize more than 500 potential jurors when his trial gets underway.
www.cbsnews.comBiden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares 'your nation has your back'
President Joe Biden has gotten a firsthand look at efforts to clear away the hulking remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Texas Gov Abbott travels to sanctuary city to say he won't stop bussing in illegal immigrants
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to continue bussing migrants to sanctuary cities "until we get a new president" during a Thursday evening GOP gala in New York City.
US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 144.
Russia’s war on Ukraine forces Europe to weaponise its economic might
Ukraine experts say Kyiv’s refusal to buckle under Moscow’s war represents a transformative moment for the continent.
Judge Aileen Cannon rejects Trump's ask in documents case, clashes with prosecution
Federal prosecutors have clashed repeatedly with the judge in Donald Trump's classified documents case, even when winning a ruling.
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Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
President Joe Biden has written to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel.
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Mayorkas denounces Gov. Abbott's efforts to fortify border with razor wire, says migrants "easily cutting" barriers
"We do not consider concertina wire to be effective. It impairs Customs and Border Protection's ability to do its job," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
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New Jersey, New York City rocked by rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Northeast Friday morning, shaking buildings from New Jersey to New York City and Connecticut.
Americans think a president's power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds — unless their side wins
Though Americans say don’t want a president to have too much power, that view shifts if their party's candidate wins.
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Israel, U.S. believe Iran is about to retaliate for Israeli bombing of Syria consulate, officials say
The Iranians are now believed to be planning a retaliatory attack with a swarm of Shahed loitering drones and cruise missiles, according to U.S. officials.
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Former Trump officials oppose his return to the presidency
Some Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House, saying he is a threat to U.S. democracy and unfit for presidency.
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UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel
The U.N.’s top human rights body called on countries to stop selling or shipping weapons to Israel in a resolution passed Friday that aims to help prevent rights violations against Palestinians amid Israel’s blistering military campaign in Gaza
The Good fight: Why a Republican rebel leader is suddenly changing his tune on Mike Johnson - Washington Examiner
The House Freedom Caucus chairman, one of the eight Republicans who voted to oust former Rep. Kevin McCarthy, is looking for help from the current peaker.
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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?
BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
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Want Trump sneakers? Just raise $2.5 million for the former president
The high-tops are among the benefits offered to elite money-bundlers as part of a gilded donor-access program.
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US on alert for possible Iranian attacks on Israel and American facilities: Officials
Iran vowed revenge this week, accusing Israel in the death of a top Republican Guard official in a strike on its embassy in Damascus, Syria.
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Daughter of this blue bastion's last Republican senator shatters state Republican fundraising record
Nella Domenici, the daughter of New Mexico’s last Republican senator, has set a new fundraising record for a GOP Senate candidate in the blue-leaning southwestern state.
Judge berates Justice Department for defying House GOP subpoenas tied to Biden impeachment inquiry
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee recently sued two Justice Department tax attorneys in an effort to compel their testimony.
www.nbcnews.comHeat-trapping carbon dioxide and methane levels in the air last year spiked to record highs again
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the levels of the crucial heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record fast paces.
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More than 300 passengers tried to evade airport security in the last year, TSA says
Since March 2023, there have been at least 300 instances of people trying to bypass parts of airport security, the TSA said.
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RFK Jr. has repeatedly dismissed severity of the Jan. 6 attack: 'What's the worst thing that could happen?'
The independent presidential candidate's campaign distanced itself from its own fundraising email Thursday that called the Jan. 6 rioters "activists."
www.nbcnews.comPresident Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers
President Joe Biden will announce a significant new plan next week to cancel federal student loan debt for new categories of borrowers.
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Boebert continues stoking controversy amid intense battle to keep her job | CNN Politics
Three months after Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized for disruptive conduct at a Denver theater, the Colorado Republican attended a glitzy Republican gala headlined by former President Donald Trump in Manhattan, where her behavior once again raised eyebrows.
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Trump hush money judge rejects last-ditch subpoena but weighs motion to recuse - Washington Examiner
A judge denied a Donald Trump bid to subpoena NBCUniversal over a documentary it created about porn star Stormy Daniels.
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FBI investigating whether NYC Mayor Eric Adams received free upgraded Turkish Airlines tickets: Sources
The FBI is investigating whether New York Mayor Eric Adams received free upgrades on Turkish Airlines, the country's national carrier, sources told ABC News.
House to take up bill to reauthorize crucial US spy program as expiration date looms
The House is set to consider a bill next week that would reauthorize a surveillance program that U.S. officials consider vital to national security but that critics say raises privacy concerns.
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Gaza: Israel urged to publish full report on aid worker deaths
World Central Kitchen, which had seven of its staff killed in Gaza, said Israel must be transparent.
www.bbc.comNew Yorkers react after magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes New York City
Worried New York workers left their office buildings and residents reported feeling the ground move after a 4.8 earthquake hits the Northeast.
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Police searching for suspect in fire at Bernie Sanders’ office | CNN Politics
Police are looking for a man who they say lit a fire at independent Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office Friday.
www.cnn.comUS-Chinese military talks resume on safety in the air and at sea after a nearly 2-year break
U.S. and Chinese defense officials have met for the first time in nearly two years to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between their militaries in the Pacific region.
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‘Mission impossible’: Families slam Canada’s Gaza visa scheme as a failure
No Palestinians have left Gaza thanks to a new Canadian visa programme, fueling anger as Israeli bombardment continues.
CIA Director William Burns to return to Middle East for new Israel hostage talks
The negotiations mark the latest effort to strike an Israel hostage deal that has remained elusive for months.
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After deadly strike on aid convoy, Democrats push Biden to put conditions on military help for Israel
In response to pressure from Democratic lawmakers including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Biden administration may opt to withhold some U.S. weapons from future arms deliveries.
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Capitol rioters' families draw hope from Trump's promise of pardons
The former president frequently refers to jailed defendants as "hostages", putting them at the centre of his campaign rallies.
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House Democrats pitch renaming federal prison after Trump in response to GOP airport proposal
The long-shot proposal comes in response to a Republican bill seeking to rename a Virginia airport after the former president.
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Trump Florida case spurs unusual tension for Smith and judge - Washington Examiner
Jack Smith's frustrations with the Florida federal judge in the classified documents case of Donald Trump hit a new level after both seemed to chide each other.
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Arkansas Supreme Court upholds use of state's electronic voting machines
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against the state challenging the reliability and legality of its voting machines.
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Democrats ripped for admitting 'quiet part out loud' after panic about key strategy helping Trump
Democrats are reportedly worried that their efforts to register non-registered voters could be helping Trump as Biden continues to lose support from key voting groups.
EPA head Regan defends $20B green bank: 'I feel really good about this program'
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday defended a new $20 billion federal “green bank” program.
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Dem hit with $15 million border-related ad blitz in ‘toss-up’ Senate race
A conservative group is dropping $15.2 million on ads against Democrat Sen. Jon Tester in Montana, specifically highlighting border and immigration issues.
Trump again asks hush money judge to recuse himself less than two weeks before trial starts
His lawyers cited Judge Juan Merchan's daughter's job at a company that does work for Democratic candidates as the main reason he should step aside.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Wall Street gains ground following surprisingly strong US jobs report
Stocks posted solid gains on Wall Street as a strong report on employment showed the U.S. economy continues to chug along. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.
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Israel-Gaza: Inside IDF's detailed briefing on aid convoy attack
Israel's military gives its account of how mistakes led to the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza.
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Seeing green: Biden’s controversial environmental plans could help him win big in red and swing states - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration invested $250 billion in infrastructure and clean energy projects in Republican and swing states.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLawmakers criticize a big pay raise for themselves before passing a big spending bill
Kansas lawmakers have approved another year’s worth of funding for most state agencies and services.
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‘Fishing’: Judge denies Trump team bid to seize NBC Stormy Daniels material
Judge Juan Merchan criticised the defence team’s attempt to compel NBC to turn over documents related to Stormy Daniels.
Israel-Gaza updates:
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that measures the Israeli government has announced to expand the flow of aid into Gaza are welcome but may not be enough to meet the Biden administration’s demands for dramatic improvements in humanitarian conditions in the territory.
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RFK Jr. raises possibility that January 6 wasn’t a ‘true insurrection,’ suggests ‘political objectives’ are motivating prosecutions | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a statement on Friday raising the possibility that the January 6th, 2021, attack on the Capitol was not a “true insurrection” while expressing concern about the “weaponization of government” against those charged with crimes in...
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House GOP leaders say Biden conditioning US support for Israel will 'benefit Hamas'
Republicans in the House and Senate are hammering President Biden for taking a harsher stance against Israel in the wake of an IDF airstrike that killed seven humanitarian aid workers.
'Not working': Democrats press Biden to change course on Israel. $14 billion is at stake
The death of aid workers killed in a strike in Gaza have prompted new discussions about US support for Israel. Even some stalwart Israel allies are reassessing.
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Biden steps up pressure on Israel, mediators ahead of weekend truce talks
US president urges mediators in Qatar, Egypt to pressure Hamas on ceasefire deal as CIA chief deployed to Cairo.
Prominent far left pundit stuns co-host by saying he's considering RFK Jr. for president
Progressive political commentator Cenk Uygur recently announced he is considering supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president over President Biden.
Sen. Jacky Rosen places $14 million ad reservation in key Nevada Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, who's facing a close reelection race this fall, is making a $14 million investment in ad spending.
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‘Scattered measures’ for Gaza aid not enough: UN chief
Israel’s “temporary” aid corridor to north Gaza criticised as inadequate by UN, EU.
‘Gullible’: Top Democrat hits GOP over CIA allegations, Joe Biden impeachment inquiry
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is going after Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Former Justice Stephen Breyer plans return to the bench as visiting judge on appeals court
The First Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, said it would be "thrilled to have him."
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House Democrats troll GOP with bill to rename Miami prison after Trump - Washington Examiner
House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to rename a federal prison after Donald Trump, just days after Republicans in the lower chamber proposed renaming a Washington, D.C., airport after the former president.
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John Eastman wants to keep practicing law, representing Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene – and paying his own bills | CNN Politics
Former Trump attorney John Eastman is trying to get his law license back so that he can represent Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene in a political speech fight – and pay his own legal bills as he fights charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Meta to adjust AI policies on content after board said they were "incoherent and confusing"
The changes stem from recommendations issued by the company's oversight board after its review of a highly edited Facebook user video of President Biden.
www.cbsnews.comSen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear
Authorities are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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'Most were immigrants. All were Marylanders': Biden grieves in Baltimore over bridge collapse
President Joe Biden, visiting Baltimore, grieved with family members of the six workers killed during the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Menace to society: Criminal gangs in Europe are infiltrating the legal world, Europol says
Criminal networks in the European Union are penetrating legal businesses across the 27-nation bloc and rely heavily on corruption to develop their activities
US preparing for significant Iran attack on US or Israeli assets in the region as soon as next week | CNN Politics
The US is on high alert and actively preparing for a “significant” attack that could come as soon as within the next week by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to Monday’s Israeli strike in Damascus that killed top Iranian commanders, a senior administration...
www.cnn.comSt. Louis-area residents make plea for compensation for illnesses tied to nuclear contamination
People impacted by nuclear contamination in the St. Louis region are urging federal lawmakers to approve a plan to spend billions of dollars to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government.
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White House says it's working for Hamas surrender even as it tries to rein in Israel
The White House said it is "forcefully" pressuring Middle Eastern countries acting as mediators in the ongoing conflict to push for Hamas to surrender and end hostilities.
Cleanup begins as spring nor'easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack power
Snow showers are lingering as the cleanup begins following a major spring storm that brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast.
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Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine
Russia says relations with NATO have slipped to the level of ‘direct confrontation’ over the war in Ukraine.
Billionaire donors plan to shower Trump with millions in April: 'fundraising juggernaut'
High-roller GOP donors are beginning to coalesce around former President Donald Trump as his presidential campaign is set to hold several events with big names in the upcoming weeks.
Musk denies report he’s abandoning masses with Tesla plan to scrap affordable line of EVs - Washington Examiner
Tesla CEO Elon Musk denied a report his company was scrapping plans to produce an affordable line of electric vehicles.
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As the FBI is attacked again, criminal threat cases continue to spike
Plus: A landmark Antifa trial, and Libs of TikTok creator labeled an extremist by SPLC. It's the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new book “True Gretch” will detail her five-year tenure as governor and her journey along the way.
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National Hispanic leaders slam 'false narrative' about Latinos as they mourn bridge collapse victims
An open letter representing a slew of national Latino groups decried using the "Latino community as a political wedge that depicts all Latinos as a burden and criminal element."
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Donald Trump Airport? Or Donald Trump Prison? Politicians battle over naming rights
Proposals to name an airport - and a prison - after Trump are unlikely to pass Congress; lawmakers are looking to praise or condemn the former president
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Diddy's son accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Christian "King" Combs is accused of attacking a woman on a yacht during a 2022 family vacation in St Martin.
www.bbc.comAnother month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates.
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Russian officials again try to link the Moscow concert attack with Ukraine despite Kyiv's denials
Russian authorities have again tried to link the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall to Ukraine, saying one of the detained suspects had photos on his phone depicting troops in camouflage uniforms with the Ukrainian flag
Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers and firms during China visit
The U.S. treasury secretary has called for a level playing field for American companies and workers as she opened a five-day visit to China in a major industrial and export hub.
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Western officials warn munition shortages could be catastrophic for Ukraine as US stalls on providing more aid | CNN Politics
Ukraine’s shortage of ammunition and military equipment resulting from the US and its allies’ struggle to resupply the country’s military is having an increasingly dire effect on the battlefield, US and NATO officials are warning, as Russia intensifies its attacks on Kyiv’s dwindling air...
www.cnn.comElection vendor hits Texas counties with surcharge for software behind voter registration systems
A California-based vendor of election services is charging several Texas counties tens of thousands of dollars in additional fees.
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Biden administration bolsters protections for federal workers, getting ahead of potential Trump moves | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has finalized a new rule bolstering protections for career federal workers, marking a move to preemptively halt or significantly slow any efforts by former President Donald Trump, should he win in November, to reduce or alter the federal workforce.
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Biden visits site of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
President Joe Biden visited the site of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
Third victim of Maryland bridge collapse recovered
Dive teams located the body of Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, on Friday, officials said.
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Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Russian officials have meanwhile accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
House GOP Ukraine skeptics draw battle lines ahead of funding fight
House Freedom Caucus Republicans and their allies are staking out their positions on U.S. funding for Ukraine after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled the issue would come up in the next several weeks.
A possible Trump bond rejection? NY AG questions if insurance group is good for the money
The New York attorney general is questioning if Knight Specialty Insurance Company is good for former President Donald Trump's $175 million bond.
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LGBTQ+ foster youths could expect different experiences as Tennessee and Colorado pass opposing laws
The Tennessee and Colorado legislatures have passed bills that would have vastly different impacts on LGBTQ+ foster children.
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No Labels plots 2024 backup plan after failing to field third-party ticket - Washington Examiner
No Labels looks to the future after failing to find candidates for its unity ticket.
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Fueled by jealousy, Kaitlin Armstrong fatally shot an elite cyclist and then led officials on an international manhunt
She used her sister's passport and hid out in Costa Rica until officials apprehended her. She's serving a 90-year sentence for killing Moriah “Mo” Wilson.
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How a social media feud led to a couple's murder
"20/20" explores the 2012 killings of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth with interviews with detectives and the mother-daughter defendants behind the slayings.
Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza
The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission.
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Map: The impact of anti-DEI legislation
Across the country, conservative legislators have begun to target diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or DEI, in state agencies, schools and private companies.
Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast today
People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
www.cbsnews.comBoeing's CEO got compensation worth nearly $33 million last year but lost a $3 million bonus
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is getting compensation valued at $33 million for last year, nearly all of it in stock awards.
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A Situation Room scramble, daily calls and political intrigue: Inside the White House response to the Key Bridge collapse | CNN Politics
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had been preparing to rise early for a flight to out west, where he would conduct a weeklong swing with local officials and the highway administrator in Wyoming and Montana.
www.cnn.comUS East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage
An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday.
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RFK Jr. says he would order investigation of 'harsh treatment' of Jan. 6 defendants
After his campaign said comments sympathizing with "J6 activists" were sent in "error," the candidate reaffirmed concern for people charged in connection with the riot.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia-based 99 Cents Only Stores is closing down, citing COVID, inflation and product theft
California-based 99 Cents Only Stores says it will close all 371 of its outlets effective Friday. The shuttering ends the chain's 42-year run of selling an assortment of bargain-basement merchandise.
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A23a: Tracking the world's biggest iceberg in Antarctica - BBC News
The A23a iceberg - more than twice the size of Greater London - is on the move, travelling along what is known as "iceberg alley" towards South Georgia.
Senior UK lawmaker falls victim to a sexting scam
British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to an unknown individual who held “compromising” material on...
Democratic strategist boasts party fought to undermine 'dangerous' third-party threat to Biden
Democratic strategist Karen Finney boasted of the party's efforts to undermine No Label's third-party movement, saying it was a "real threat" to Biden's re-election.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/5/2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Wall Street as a strong report on employment showed the U.S. economy continues to chug along. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.
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Saturday fundraiser for Trump has raised $43 million so far | CNN Politics
A high-dollar fundraiser Saturday to benefit former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party has raised $43 million so far, a source familiar with the details told CNN.
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At Baltimore Key Bridge, Biden pledges federal support ‘until the cement has dried’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden reiterated in Baltimore Friday that the federal government will provide total assistance to the city as it cleans up and rebuilds the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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CIA refutes whistleblower claim pushed by Republicans leading Biden impeachment inquiry | CNN Politics
House Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden were dealt their latest blow this week when the CIA informed them that an allegation they pushed was false, the latest example of House Republicans citing questionable information to make a serious claim.
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Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation
Tim Scott leads black Republicans to court support for Trump amid VP speculation - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott has launched a new roundtable video series with black GOP Reps. Byron Donalds, Burgess Owens, John James, and Wesley Hunt.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat to know about the $30 million cash heist in Los Angeles
Police and the FBI are investigating the theft of as much as $30 million in cash from a Los Angeles money storage facility.
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Norway wants a 'historic increase' in defense spending of $56 billion over the next 12 years
The Norwegian center-left governnment wants “a historic increase” in defense spending with 600 billion kroner ($56 billion) over the next 12 years
Israelis fear Biden’s 'intolerable' cease-fire demand means victory for Hamas
Israeli experts argue Biden is impeding the Jewish state’s war plan to defeat the Hamas terrorist movement as the six-month campaign continues with a final incursion set for Rafah in Gaza
$35M investment is coming to northwest Louisiana, bringing hundreds of jobs
An India-based pipe manufacturing company plans to bring its first U.S. production facility to northwest Louisiana.
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Millions of Tide Pods, Gain Flings and more laundry detergent packets recalled
Procter & Gamble announced the recall of millions of Tide Pods, Gain Flings and more laundry detergent packets due to a potential risk of serious injury.
Melania Trump set to appear at fundraiser for Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Former first lady Melania Trump is set to appear at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans, according to a source familiar with the event.
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 32 cents to $86.91 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 52 cents to $91.17 per barrel.
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Nebraska push on winner-take-all electoral votes takes another hit in Legislature
A renewed GOP effort to change how the state allocates its electoral votes ran into another roadblock Friday as the Legislature wraps up its session.
www.nbcnews.comEast Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know
Earthquakes large enough to be felt by a lot of people are relatively uncommon on the East Coast. Since 1950 there have been about 20 quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Conservative group drops $15M to hit Tester on immigration record
‘They can recommend what they want,’ but Trump is setting policy from position of strength
How House Dems plan to use abortion ballot initiatives on the campaign trail
