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Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power
WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: former President Donald Trump.
Republican rebuke: How 18 GOP senators dealt another blow to Trump this week - Washington Examiner
Eighteen Senate Republicans voted in support of the Electoral Count Act in the omnibus spending bill that passed the upper chamber on Thursday, rebuking former President Donald Trump's actions back in 2021. After Trump pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the presidential...
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Five highlights from the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Congress just passed
It now heads to the White House, where President Biden is expected to approve the funding measure.
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Congress passes first legislative response to January 6 Capitol attack | CNN Politics
Congress has passed a measure aimed at making it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, a major moment that marks the first legislative response to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol and then-President Donald Trump’s relentless pressure campaign to stay in power despite...
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House quickly approves $1.7T spending bill, flees DC for Christmas break
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill on Friday, funding the government until the end of next September in a win for President Biden.
Jan. 6 committee report details the scope of Trump's pressure campaign to overturn the election
The committee unveiled its final report late Thursday, capping an 18-month investigation. It's recommending that Congress look to ban Trump from holding future federal office.
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These are the last-minute changes the Senate made to the $1.7 trillion omnibus
Senators on Thursday added a list of amendments to a sweeping 4,155-page government funding bill that now heads to the House. During the hours-long voting session, senators voted on a series of&nbs…
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Massive winter storm brings rolling blackouts, power outages
Winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a massive storm sent temperatures crashing and created whiteout conditions.
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Senate GOP rebukes Trump with Electoral Count Act
Eighteen Senate Republicans rebuked former President Trump this week by voting to clarify that the vice president does not have the power to overturn a presidential election as Trump pressured then…
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McConnell calls out 'diminished' Trump, vows not to bow to his candidates in 2024
Exclusive: The Senate GOP leader says in an interview that Trump hurt the party in the 2022 elections by making swing voters see Republicans as “nasty” and attracted to “chaos.”
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Special counsel Durham has spent at least $6.5 million on inquiry into Trump-Russia probe | CNN Politics
John Durham, the special counsel investigating potential misconduct in the Trump-Russia probe, has spent at least $6.5 million on his inquiry, including $2 million this year, according to financial documents released Friday by the Justice Department.
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Russian politician files legal challenge over Putin's reference to Ukraine "war"
A St Petersburg politician has asked prosecutors to investigate Russian President Vladimir Putin for using the word "war" to describe the conflict in Ukraine, accusing the Kremlin chief of breaking his own law.
Biden, Zelensky send warning to a defiant Putin
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Washington meeting was covered worldwide, but the leaders also had an audience of one: Russian President Vladimir Putin. The side by sid…
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Insight: Ukraine's parallel war on corruption to unlock door to West
To an outsider, it may seem an unlikely time for Ukraine to double down on the battle against corruption, as missiles rain down on cities and citizens fight for their lives.
Congress approves new election rules in Jan. 6 response
Congress has passed changes to the arcane law that controls how it ratifies the winner of a presidential election.
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Here are the House Republicans who voted with Democrats on $1.7 trillion omnibus bill - Washington Examiner
Nine House Republicans joined with the Democrats to pass the $1.7 trillion omnibus budget bill that will fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2023. The group included a number of centrist Republicans who are not returning to Congress next year and who have joined Democrats in several votes...
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Ukraine president back in Kyiv, Russia keeps up attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded another defiant note on his return to his nation's capital following his wartime visit to the United States.
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Russian diplomat says NATO instructors must leave Ukraine before talks can start
A senior Russian diplomat said on Friday that talks on security guarantees for Russia cannot take place while NATO instructors and "mercenaries" remain in Ukraine, and while Western arms supplies to the country continue.
Jan. 6 report adds to Trump's mounting legal problems
A congressional panel investigating Donald Trump and his supporters' role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Congress issued its final report this week, urging federal prosecutors to charge the former president with four crimes, including obstruction and insurrection.
Mike Lindell questions DeSantis 2022 election win: ‘I don’t believe it’
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is questioning whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) legitimately won his reelection bid in Miami-Dade County, saying on his streaming show Tuesday: “I don’t believe it.” …
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Calls for Sotomayor and Kagan to retire whip up Supreme Court term limit debate - Washington Examiner
A fresh debate is brewing on the Left over whether two of its most beloved justices should retire from the Supreme Court.A senior correspondent at Vox floated the notion that the Supreme Court's eldest liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, should consider retirement while the...
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The anti-McCarthy faction teases a shadow speaker
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va. 5th District) details his strategy for the next potential House speaker. It’s not Kevin McCarthy.
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Chip Roy blows up over $1.7T spending bill in fiery floor speech: 'Destroying the United States'
Rep. Chip Roy on Friday criticized the process that is forcing lawmakers to quickly vote on a $1.7 trillion spending bill just a few days before the Christmas holiday.
No directive: FBI agents, tech executives deny government ordered Twitter to suppress Hunter Biden story | CNN Politics
Internal Twitter communications released by the company’s new owner and CEO, Elon Musk, are fueling intense scrutiny of the FBI’s efforts alongside social media companies to thwart foreign disinformation in the run-up to the 2020 election.
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Why Democrats released Trump’s tax returns
After years of fighting for Donald Trump’s tax returns, Democrats finally got a hold of them and released them to the public through two congressional reports published this week. But Democrats str…
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Jan. 6 panel releases 46 more witness transcripts day after releasing final report - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 committee released 46 more transcripts on Friday, this time making the interviews of key witnesses such as former first daughter Ivanka Trump, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and former White House counsel Pat Cipollone available to the public. The transcripts of former...
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These 9 House Republicans broke from the party to vote for the $1.7T funding package
Nine House Republicans broke from the GOP to support a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill on Friday, ignoring leadership’s recommendation to vote against the measure. The legislation passed …
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House Dem dumps on Democrat Senate for forcing rushed vote on $1.7T spending bill: 'Unacceptable'
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., blamed the Senate in a Friday speech at the Capitol for the "last second" passing of the $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
Steve Scalise pressed about whether he plans to run for House speaker - Washington Examiner
Fox and Friends host Brian Kilmeade pressed Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) on whether he planned to run for House speaker over Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). In an appearance on Fox and Friends, Scalise was confronted by Kilmeade, who pressed him on the question of whether he would run for speaker. The...
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Ocasio-Cortez only Democrat to vote ‘no’ on spending package
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) was the only House Democrat to vote against a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package on Friday, voting “no” on the measure because of increased funding for defe…
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Black Voters Are Transforming the Suburbs — And American Politics
An influx of Black voters into suburbia holds enormous promise for Democrats, but Republicans are fighting back.
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Congress revises Electoral Count Act that Trump used to pressure Pence on Jan. 6
Electoral Count Act reform, one of the top recommendations of the Jan. 6 committee, has passed Congress through the spending bill.
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House GOP Leader McCarthy blasts omnibus bill after it passes: 'Forever stain this Congress'
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said the $1.7 trillion government spending bill is a "stain" on the current Congress after it passed on Friday.
Kevin McCarthy mocked by Democrat on House floor as GOP leader fights for top Republican job - Washington Examiner
House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) mocked House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on the House floor following the California Republican’s fiery floor speech slamming the omnibus spending bill, joking that it is evident that he has not locked up the votes to become the next...
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Arizona judge dismisses GOP AG candidate’s election challenge
An Arizona judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Republican candidate for state attorney general challenging the results, ruling that he did not prove his case of mistakes in the election process …
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‘The junta is heartless’: Landmine victims blame Myanmar military
Myanmar’s military accused of deliberately planting landmines to target civilians as armed resistance movement grows.
Pelosi on McCarthy calling omnibus ‘one of the most shameful acts’ he’s seen in House: ‘Had he forgotten Jan. 6?’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) rebutted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) comment calling the government funding omnibus bill “one of the most shameful acts” in the chamber&#…
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US strike kills 6 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia | CNN Politics
The US carried out a strike in Somalia that killed six al-Shabaab militants on Friday, US Africa Command said in a statement.
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How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won
Tech giants and their army of industry groups rallied together to stifle a multiyear congressional effort to overhaul antitrust laws, pouring millions into campaigns to block key bipartisan bills t…
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Former Santa Monica mayor killed in plane crash, current mayor confirms
Former Mayor of Santa Monica Rex Minter was confirmed dead Friday after a plane he was riding in crashed on the beach south of the city pier on Thursday.
Tucker Carlson: Lawmakers applauding Zelensky clapped ‘like seals’
Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Thursday mocked lawmakers who applauded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech before a joint session of Congress, claiming they clapped “lik…
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Key takeaways from the January 6 committee’s final report | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, laid out a damning case over 800-plus pages that former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election led to the violence at the US Capitol, documenting the ex-chief executive’s actions for the record and potentially for...
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Patience ‘not endless’: Iran sends chilling threat to Zelensky for accusing Tehran of arming Russia - Washington Examiner
Iran issued a statement directed at Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president accused the regime of supplying Russia with drones. Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday to thank the United States for its aid in helping Ukraine battle against Russia's invasion and implore lawmakers for...
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UK's Sun apologizes for Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan column
Britain's Sun newspaper on Friday apologized for publishing a column by British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson about Prince Harry's wife Meghan, days after it became the UK press standards regulator's most complained about article.
McCarthy dings omnibus ‘pet projects’ in lengthy speech
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday gave an approximately 25-minute floor speech opposing a $1.7 trillion omnibus government funding package, his final show of opposition to t…
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AOC helped stuff omnibus bill with pork before voting no
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed for earmarks to be included in the House's omnibus package but was the only Democrat to vote against the measure.
George Santos may be Congress’ Talented Mr. Ripley. Some of his voters just don’t care.
New York Attorney General Tish James is looking into claims that the Republican rep.-elect lied about much of his biography.
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Abortion rights groups look to build on their victories with new ballot measures
Efforts are already underway in 10 states to push citizen-led ballot initiatives that would enshrine abortion in their constitutions.
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DC National Guard commander ‘strongly’ considered sending troops to Capitol without approval, Jan. 6 report says | CNN Politics
The commander of the Washington, DC, National Guard, Major Gen. William Walker, “strongly” considered deploying troops to the US Capitol on the afternoon of January 6, 2021, without approval from his superiors even if it meant he would have to resign the next day, according to the final report...
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Tax forms reveal steep legal fees for voting rights group founded by Stacey Abrams
Fair Fight Action spent $37.7 million over three years on legal fees and lost the only case in which it was a plaintiff.
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Omnibus spending package ups funding for DHS pilot program aiding illegal immigrants
The $1.7 trillion spending package passed by both chambers of Congress includes more funding for a controversial case management program for illegal immigrants.
Kari Lake’s election-denying lawsuit slammed as ‘a work of fiction’ in court - Washington Examiner
Arizona state lawyers argued in court that Kari Lake's claim of election misconduct causing her to lose the election was baseless and a "work of fiction." Lake filed a lawsuit on Dec. 9, seeking to overturn her election defeat and be declared as the winner. During the two-day trial for the...
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More than 1 million without power across US amid winter storm
More than 1 million people in the United States are without power as a strong winter storm has swept across the country, dropping temperatures well below freezing in many states. A plurality …
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Will a new Congress stall momentum on resolving Puerto Rico’s territorial status?
The Puerto Rico Status Act passed the House last week. But without a Senate floor vote, a procedural reset in a new Congress may set back progress already made.
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Sex-abuse video victimizes child long after abuser is gone
The video of a man raping his 9-year-old daughter was discovered in New Zealand in 2016 and triggered a global search for the little girl.
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In one state Senate race, signs of a national struggle over abortion
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed prohibiting the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy in his recently released budget, but doesn’t yet have the votes to enact that ban.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene vacationing in Costa Rica during tumultuous congressional period: Report - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly vacationing in Costa Rica while tumultuous battles in Congress have been taking place over the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. The vacation was confirmed by a spokesman from her congressional office, according to Business Insider. The spokesman said...
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Twitter, NBA make 2022 ‘Worst of the Woke’ list, Disney, BlackRock appear second year in a row
Several U.S. companies found themselves on the New Tolerance Campaign's 2022 "Worst of the Woke" list with several repeats returning to the list of the wokest companies in America.
Biden hails funding bill passage as proof GOP, Democrats can come together
President Biden on Friday hailed the passage of the $1.7 trillion government spending bill, calling it proof that Republicans and Democrats can come together. “This bill is further proof that…
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4 dead in pileup with at least 46 vehicles in Ohio, authorities say
Multiple people were injured in the pileup. Buses were being used to take people from the crash site to a local facility so they can stay warm.
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Jesus will get you, U.S. medic tells Putin from Ukraine front line
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Omnibus bill defunds risky research involving 'pathogens of pandemic potential' in any 'country of concern'
The spending bill passed by the Senate Thursday contains a provision limiting risky viral research involving "pathogens of pandemic potential" in foreign "countries of concern."
Seven takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee’s final report
Faulty memories, an interconnected plot, and some stories that don’t add up.
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Gunman in Paris kills three people in attack on Kurdish community
A gunman killed three people at a Kurdish cultural centre and nearby Kurdish cafe in central Paris on Friday, prompting violent protests in nearby streets as night fell.
Dems laughed off GOP oversight efforts in 2022 but won’t find it so funny in 2023
2022 was a year that was almost devoid of meaningful oversight of the Biden administration, but that is going to change when Republicans take control of the House in 2023.
Putin tells Russian defence industry to up its game for Ukraine war
Moscow has ceded around half the territory it seized in its invasion. It has lost or abandoned significant quantities of military hardware, and, U.S. officials say, suffered tens of thousands of deaths.
‘Why do you hate Christians?’: Massachusetts residents blast library amid Christmas drama - Washington Examiner
Town leaders in Dedham, Massachusetts, felt the wrath of its residents after a local library initially chose not to display a Christmas tree during the holiday season. While the library ultimately reversed that decision after public outcry, residents at a town hall meeting continued to question...
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Tory Lanez found guilty in 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion | CNN
A Los Angeles jury found rapper and singer Tory Lanez guilty of three charges related to the July 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the Hollywood Hills, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said.
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Winter storm causes havoc across Canada, disrupts holiday travel
Strong winds, freezing rain and heavy snowfall closed schools, cut power to homes and cancelled flights across Canada on Friday as a powerful winter storm swept across the country, prompting authorities to warn people to stay indoors ahead of worsening conditions.
In SD, Gov. Kristi Noem appoints new health secretary
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem named former State Rep. Melissa Magstadt as her next state health secretary following the Monday retirement of Joan Adam.
Rapper Tory Lanez is found guilty on all charges in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot during an argument after the pair left a party at Kylie Jenner’s home in July 2020.
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U.S. awards defense contract of over $1 billion to Lockheed Martin
The U.S. awarded defense contracts to companies on Friday, including one of over a billion dollars to Lockheed Martin Corp , the Department of Defense said in a statement.
Judge kept FTX execs' plea deals secret to get founder to US
A judge kept secret that two of Sam Bankman-Fried's executive associates were cooperating with investigators so the cryptocurrency entrepreneur wouldn't get spooked and fight extradition from the Bahamas to the United States.
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McConnell slams Trump as ‘diminished,’ says he won’t let ‘candidate quality’ doom 2024 - Washington Examiner
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says he will not let the unfavorable qualities surrounding former President Donald Trump ruin the Republican Party's chances for success in 2024. McConnell, like many top GOP leaders, blames Trump for the party's less-than-expected performance in the...
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Britain’s health workers announce more strikes for 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ about widespread strikes but refuses to negotiate.
Fed’s preferred index shows inflation easing again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation eased again last month, potentially bolstering hopes that central banks will slow down interest rate hikes. The personal consumption expendi…
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Rep.-elect George Santos faces more allegations of lying about who he is
New York Republican Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting scrutiny over his resume and now his claimed Jewish heritage after an onslaught of online reports.
Biden signs Defense Authorization Act, but voices concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday signed the Defense Authorization Act, but he voiced concerns about several of its provisions, including one that he said could hamper the administration's prosecution of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Facebook parent Meta will pay $725M to settle user data case
Facebook’s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the world’s largest social media platform allowed millions of its users’ personal information to be fed to Cambridge Analytica.
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Intel community escapes major criticism by Jan. 6 committee for missing 'foreseeable' Capitol violence
The intelligence available to law enforcement was "sufficient to warrant far more vigorous preparations for the security of the joint session," the committee's appendix said.
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Billionaire Adani to control nearly 65% of NDTV as founders sell stake
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will control 64.71% of New Delhi Television Ltd as the company's founders have decided to sell most of their shares, four months after he launched a takeover of the news network.
How the push to end the military vax mandate culminated in the NDAA
The House and the Senate passed the $800+B national defense bill, including a provision to repeal the Biden administration's military vaccine mandate.
UK's Sunak: Concerns about Scotland's gender reforms should be examined
British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak said it was "completely reasonable" for his government to examine transgender reforms passed in Scotland on Thursday given concerns raised by campaigners about the impact on women's safety.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill that rewrites U.S. election law, sending it to Biden to sign
The vote marks the last major bill of the Democratic-controlled Congress before House Republicans take control early in the new year.
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Congress OKs $1.7 trillion spending plan with Ukraine aid, TikTok ban. Here's what we know.
The package includes changes to retirement benefits, new protections for pregnant workers and Ukraine aid. A larger child tax credit was not included.
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Calls for Sotomayor and Kagan to retire whip up Supreme Court term limit debate - Washington Examiner
A fresh debate is brewing on the Left over whether two of its most beloved justices should retire from the Supreme Court.A senior correspondent at Vox floated the notion that the Supreme Court's eldest liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, should consider retirement while the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse Dem dumps on Democrat Senate for forcing rushed vote on $1.7T spending bill: 'Unacceptable'
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., blamed the Senate in a Friday speech at the Capitol for the "last second" passing of the $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
Obama shares his 2022 favorite book and movie lists
Former President Obama’s favorites for 2022 are in. On Friday, Obama posted on Instagram to share his annual reading and watch lists. “I always look forward to sharing my lists of favor…
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U.S. citizen held in UAE after criticising Egypt president released, says fiancée
An Egyptian-American national, detained in the United Arab Emirates after criticising Egyptian president and calling for protests ahead of a climate meet there, has been released from prison, his fiancée said on Friday.
DC National Guard deployment wasn’t purposefully delayed on Jan. 6, final report finds
No Pentagon officials deliberately held off on sending the National Guard to the U.S. Capitol during the attacks of Jan. 6, 2021, the House committee investigating the insurrection said in its fina…
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Jury finds Canadian rapper Tory Lanez guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Daystar Peterson, the Canadian rapper known as Tory Lanez, was found guilty by a Los Angeles jury on Friday of shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in both of her feet after an argument in 2020, prosecutors said.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending package: what made the cut — and what didn't
The bipartisan bill provides billions for Ukraine, pay raises for troops, and disaster aid. Extension of a pandemic-era child tax credit was left out.
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Most House lawmakers request option of remote proxy voting for Friday’s vote on $1.7T spending bill
Nearly 230 members of the U.S. House of Representatives are eligible to vote by proxy ahead of Friday's final tally on a $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
Jan. 6 House committee releases final report on Trump Capitol riot investigation
The Jan. 6 panel voted this week to refer Trump to the DOJ for possible prosecution over efforts to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden.
UN envoy calls for pressure on Taliban over women university ban
Gordon Brown urges more leaders in Islamic countries to denounce a move barring Afghan women from higher education.
Don’t be fooled, Trump ‘strong as ever,’ say top pollsters - Washington Examiner
You’ve seen the polls, in Secrets and elsewhere, touting the emergence of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and others challenging former President Donald Trump, the only Republican who has announced a bid for the 2024 GOP primary so far.They come at a time when the former president is under fire in many...
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Hillicon Valley — Tech giants rally to stifle competition bills
Congress closed out the session Friday passing a $1.7 trillion government spending package, leaving two key antitrust bills unpassed despite bipartisan support. We’ll break down how the tech indust…
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FedEx and UPS warn storm could delay holiday packages, airlines cancel thousands of flights
High winds, snow and bitter cold from severe winter weather are threatening holiday package deliveries before Christmas.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem declares emergency in response to winter storm, activates state's National Guard
Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, declared a winter storm emergency and activated the state's National Guard to haul fire wood to a tribal community.
Cassidy Hutchinson says 'Trump world' tried to stifle her – Takeaways from Jan. 6 records
Cassidy Hutchinson's transcript released Thursday illustrated how the star Jan. 6 committee witness wrangled behind-the-scenes to provide testimony.
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Airlines cancel 5,700 U.S. flights amid fierce winter storms
Airline cancellations topped 5,700 U.S. flights on Friday as massive winter storms snarled airport operations around the United States and frustrated tens of thousands of holiday travelers.
IRS delays rule change for people who get paid on Venmo, Etsy, Airbnb and other apps | CNN Business
Anyone getting paid for their goods and services through apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, or platforms like Etsy and Airbnb, just got a reprieve from the IRS.
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Here are the states where governors are taking emergency measures ahead of massive winter storm
Multiple states are declaring a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring freezing and subzero temperatures to the western, central and northeastern parts of the country. With…
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Woman shot dead by police after holding Walmart employee hostage - Washington Examiner
A Mississippi woman was shot dead Wednesday after she entered a Walmart and held an employee hostage. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. when the Richland Police Department reported an "incident at Walmart involving a weapon." TESLA'S 'FULL SELF-DRIVING' MODE AT CENTER OF BLAME FOR MAJOR...
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Rep. Chip Roy introduces spending bill amendment to defund Respect for Marriage Act
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is introducing a proposed amendment to the $1.7 trillion dollar spending bill that would bar the Department of Justice from using its funds to enforce the Respect for Marriage Act.
Key U.S. labor policies will face legal challenges in coming year
The Biden administration and a Democrat-led U.S. labor board will implement a series of major employment policies in 2023 but could be stymied by challenges from business groups and Republican-led states that have criticized the measures.
North Korea fires missiles amid tension over Russia arms aid
The launch comes five days after the isolated country fired two mid-range missiles in what it called an “important” test for the spy satellite programme.
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Hope Hicks testified Trump said election conspiracy theory sounded ‘crazy’ when he first heard it - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump allegedly thought the claims of foreign interference in the 2020 election were "crazy" at first, according to testimony from former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks. Hicks told the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot that Trump was on the...
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Winter storm strands thousands at US airports
A massive winter storm has left thousands stranded at U.S. airports on Friday, just days before the Christmas holiday. More than 3,200 flights have been canceled as of Friday morning, piling on top…
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Rand Paul’s ‘Festivus Report’ airs $482 billion worth of federal waste grievances
Sen. Rand Paul is airing his grievances in his 2022 Festivus Report, which outlines nearly a half-trillion dollars worth of wasteful federal spending.
YouTube's NFL 'Sunday Ticket' deal is a win for traditional TV networks, too – here's why
The NFL's deal with Google's YouTube for "Sunday Ticket" could drive people back to the classic TV bundle.
As climate clock ticks, aviator races to photograph glaciers
VOSS, Norway (AP) — Chunks of ice float in milky blue waters. Clouds drift and hide imposing mountaintops.
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Proxy war: More than 200 House members voting from home on $1.7 trillion omnibus bill - Washington Examiner
Nearly half the House will not physically be in attendance during Friday's vote on the omnibus bill to fund the government through September. There are 227 active proxy voting letters for Friday, meaning those lawmakers have said they are unable to be present in the Capitol building and have...
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How the Jan. 6 committee wants to safeguard democracy: 11 recommendations
The House committee examining last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol issued its long-awaited final report on Thursday night, marking the culmination of a historic investigation that…
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Samsung recalls more than 660,000 washing machines after fire hazard reports | CNN Business
Samsung recalled more than 660,000 washing machines, warning customers that the machine could short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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Capitol riot panel's final report sets out case to try Trump
The congressional panel probing the attack on the U.S. Capitol outlined its case that Trump should face criminal charges.
NYU emergency room accused of providing special treatment to Schumer, VIPs: report
New York University’s emergency department has been accused of providing special treatment to a variety of VIPs, including Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), according to a report by …
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Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022
One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.
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Long week, Steny? Outgoing Dem leader repeatedly gets days confused during omnibus speech - Washington Examiner
At the tail-end of a long week of delayed legislation, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) got his days mixed up during a floor speech Friday morning that promoted the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill. When talking about the $45 billion of aid to Ukraine, Hoyer referenced the speech Ukrainian...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPolice arrest in Spain one of FBI most wanted fugitives
Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested one of the U.S. FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitives, who was staying at a hotel in Madrid under a false identity.
Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear | CNN
Terrified Iranian families believe that while the Western world is preoccupied with Christmas celebrations, a wave of executions in the country is imminent following the recent protests.
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ISIS would watch a Turkish invasion of Syria ‘with glee’
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Silicon Valley is coming for your gut biome
Venture capitalists who have made fortunes investing in software and hardware are putting tens of millions of dollars into companies that make probiotic pills.
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Chinese ambassador says Ukraine crisis has hurt relations with EU -report
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put China in a "very difficult position" for its bilateral relations with the European Union, Fu Cong, the Chinese ambassador to the EU, was quoted as saying in an interview with the South China Morning Post published on Friday.
This conservative Christian couple in South Carolina have become outspoken advocates for abortion rights | CNN
Jill Hartle might seem an unlikely advocate for abortion rights, but after a devastating pregnancy loss, she’s raising her voice.
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Failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried posts $250 million bail
Failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is out of jail after posting a $250 million bail.
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Marijuana's black market is undercutting legal businesses
Across the country, thriving, unregulated marijuana businesses are threatening to undercut legal markets awaiting banking and tax reform.
McCarthy critics take aim at speaker hopeful’s tactics to sway votes - Washington Examiner
Conservatives are taking issue with tactics being used to sway support for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) ahead of Jan. 3's speaker vote, with several GOP lawmakers stating that his strategy has been counterproductive to his cause. After Republicans fell short of their anticipated...
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Gunman in Paris kills three in attack on Kurdish cultural centre
Authorities say a suspect, 69, was arrested after the shooting at a Kurdish cultural centre in Paris.
Covid vaccination tracker: See the latest trend and count
NBC News is tracking Covid vaccine and booster doses in the United States. These charts will be updated weekly.
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One-day tally of COVID cases in China hits 37 million: Report
The latest figures deviate significantly from official data sparking concerns over China’s transparency on the issue.
Omicron subvariant XBB jumps to 18% of U.S. COVID cases, CDC says
The highly-contagious Omicron subvariant XBB has surged to more than 50% of COVID-19 cases in the northeastern United States and risks spreading fast as millions of Americans begin holiday travel on Friday.
A Covid-19 ‘senior wave’ is driving up hospitalizations | CNN
This winter, Covid-19 trends are again on the rise across the country. For older adults, the situation is much more severe. Hospitalizations among seniors are nearing the peak from the Delta surge and rising fast, and the age gap has never been wider.
www.cnn.comBiden signs defense bill repealing military vaccine mandate
The $847 billion National Defense Authorization Act cleared Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support this month.
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US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won't slow Santa's travels
The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “bomb cyclone” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s Christmas Eve deliveries.
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FDA updates Plan B product labelling, clarifies it is not an abortion pill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced it had approved a request by the makers of Plan B to update how information about the drug is presented. Along with several changes, the a…
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Tracking flu, Covid-19 and RSV hospitalizations | CNN
Infections from influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus came earlier and hit harder in the United States this year, driving up hospitalizations to rates not seen in years. CNN is tracking the impact.
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Valneva makes U.S. regulatory submission for one-shot chikungunya vaccine
Vaccines company Valneva said on Friday that it had completed a regulatory submission step with the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its single-shot chikungunya vaccine candidate, VLA1553.
India plans to make COVID-19 negative test mandatory for passengers from high caseload countries
India is planning to make a COVID-19 negative test report mandatory for passengers arriving from countries with a high number of cases, the country's health minister said during an interview with broadcaster NewsX on Friday.
China's stretched health system braces for peak in COVID infections
China is expecting a peak in COVID-19 infections within a week, a health official said, with authorities predicting extra strain on the country's health system even as they downplay the disease's severity and continue to report no new deaths.
