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McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.
Kevin McCarthy elected speaker of the House following chaos on the floor
McCarthy's remaining far-right opponents voted present early Saturday morning, allowing him to clinch the speakership and put an end to four days of deadlock.
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New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government is vexing the Biden administration as it embarks on policies that U.S. officials fear will run counter to longstanding American goals.
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Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker after 15 rounds of voting
The Republican is finally chosen after a week of chaos and angry scenes between colleagues in his own party.
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Mexican capo's arrest a gesture to US, not signal of change
Mexico’s capture of a son of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán this week likely is an isolated nod to a drug war strategy that Mexico’s current administration has abandoned rather than a sign that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s thinking has changed.
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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote
Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.
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Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker in 15th floor vote after days of high drama
After a dramatic 1-vote loss late Friday, the House quickly regrouped and elected Kevin McCarthy speaker of the House in an early Saturday morning vote.
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war
Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record last year even after falling for nine months in a row.
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Iran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
Iran says it has executed two men convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging the country’s theocracy.
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Speaker farce: Mike Rogers and Matt Gaetz nearly come to blows on House floor - Washington Examiner
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) nearly came to blows with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as frustrations exploded on Friday night in the House of Representatives, with the 14th ballot for speaker leaving Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) one vote short. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) was seen physically restraining Rogers...
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What has Kevin McCarthy given up, and at what price?
The new Speaker has offered guarantees to the rebels. But every concession comes with a cost.
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Gaetz, Boebert say GOP's House Speaker divide was 'never about Kevin McCarthy,' but the American people
Two thus-far holdouts who have not voted for Rep-elect Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House joined 'Hannity' in the 'Hannity Hot Seat' on Friday evening.
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat
A retired science satellite is about to fall from the sky but NASA says the chance of wreckage falling on anybody is “very low.”
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Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after a grueling 4 days and 15 rounds of voting
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
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Triumphant Speaker McCarthy tells House it’s time to ‘finish strong for the American people’ - Washington Examiner
Freshly elected Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) pledged to usher in a new era for the House of Representatives after a grueling four-day election that took 15 ballots. McCarthy said his position heading into the 118th Congress is strong despite major concessions to 20 conservative opponents...
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George Santos sworn into Congress as investigations mount
The freshman lawmaker, a Republican from New York, has admitted to lying about his education, work experience and Jewish background.
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Jan. 6 remembrance led by Dems as GOP wrestled with rebels
President Joe Biden has conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing effort in state after state to upend the election.
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Border agents ‘beyond frustrated’ as Biden prepares to finally visit besieged southern border
Top Border Patrol officials say agents are beyond frustrated ahead of President Biden's visit to the southern border on Sunday, as they try to deal with the two-year crisis.
House postpones vote on rules package until Monday after McCarthy elected speaker - Washington Examiner
The House will not vote on the rules that will govern the 118th Congress after Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) won the speaker's gavel in a high-drama vote on early Saturday morning. The rules vote will take place Monday, according to Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN). MCCARTHY ERA: MCCARTHY FINALLY ELECTED...
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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress | CNN Politics
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress as the 118th Congress convened in Washington.
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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after no winner
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a big winner. No one hit all six numbers and won the estimated $940 million jackpot, pushing the lottery prize to an estimated $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing Tuesday night.
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Hillary Clinton joins Columbia University faculty
The former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate will be joining the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs as a "professor of practice" next month.
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How McCarthy got here: From Young Gun to Trump ally
The California Republican rose rapidly in Congress, but his climb to the speakership was particularly steep — and took its toll.
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Mike Rogers lunges at Matt Gaetz during House speaker voting, other members forced to intervene: video
A dramatic incident happened in the House chamber late Friday night during the House speaker votes as a Republican member lunged at another member before he was physically restrained.
Artillery shells fly on Ukraine’s front lines despite ‘ceasefire’
Exchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Speaker McCarthy has arrived. Now what?
Here are six things to watch as Speaker McCarthy takes his seat.
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'Oh, for Christ's sake': CNN hot mic catches audible groan during Kevin McCarthy remarks
A female CNN staffer was caught audibly groaning on-air as Republican leader Kevin McCarthy made remarks to the press ahead of Friday's 14th vote for speaker.
Exclusive: Russian hackers targeted U.S. nuclear scientists
A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cyber security experts.
‘Nightmare for the American people’: Democrats blast McCarthy’s rise to speaker - Washington Examiner
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) secured his bid for House speaker early Saturday morning, but that feat will likely be a "nightmare for the American people," Democrats emphatically warned. At times amused by the bitter GOP infighting that paralyzed Congress for nearly a week, top Democrats tore into his...
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How Kevin McCarthy got the votes for speaker — and why it could haunt him
After a chaotic floor fight, the new speaker won by making a series of concessions to far-right rebels that Democrats say will make the House ungovernable.
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Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker, but at a cost
McCarthy's victory in the 15th ballot brought an end to the deepest congressional dysfunction in over 160 years. But it sharply illustrated the difficulties that the Republican leader will face in managing a narrow and deeply polarized majority.
Meet the House clerk wielding the gavel until speaker chosen
The extended drama over picking the next House speaker has put the normally understated position of House clerk in the spotlight.
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Brazilian Amazon deforestation up 150% in Bolsonaro’s last month
Satellite monitoring detected 218.4 square km of forest cover destroyed in Brazil’s share of the Amazon.
McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks.
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Majority of 16k canceled Pa. mail-in ballots were from Dems
New state data shows that an election eve Pennsylvania court decision that said mail-in ballots without accurate handwritten dates on their exterior envelopes can’t count resulted in otherwise valid votes being canceled in the high-stakes November election.
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U.S. slaps Iran with another round of sanctions over drones used in Russia's war on Ukraine
The Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's Qods Aviation Industries, the country's top defense manufacturer, for producing unmanned aerial vehicles.
Jan. 6 remembrance led by Dems as GOP wrestled with rebels
President Joe Biden has conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing effort in state after state to upend the election.
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DeSantis pushes bill to strip Disney World of self-governance status - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is pushing a bill that would deprive Disney World of its special self-governance status. Sources in DeSantis's office told Fox News that the self-governing status of the company would be replaced by a state-run board, with members appointed by the governor himself. A...
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Most Republicans opposing McCarthy explicitly denied 2020 election
As the nation marks the second anniversary to the Jan. 6 attack, a split-screen moment played out on Capitol Hill.
EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time
The U.S. and Germany are sending Ukraine an array of armored vehicles, including 50 tank-killing Bradleys, to expand its ability to move troops to the front lines and beef up its forces against Russia as the war nears its first anniversary.
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Kevin McCarthy fails again in 14th ballot for US House speaker
Several dissenters, who previously opposed the Republican leader, voted for McCarthy but it was still not enough.
GOP leader McCarthy elected House Speaker on 15th vote in historic run
In a dramatic and contentious four days of voting, House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy cobbled together just enough support to win the speakership on the 15th vote.
Michael Flynn restored to Twitter on Jan. 6 anniversary
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has had his Twitter account reinstated as the United States marked the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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McCarthy House speaker drama signals more interparty fights for GOP, lawmakers say
The House GOP speaker drama reflects divisions that will confront newly-elected House speaker Kevin McCarthy amid debates over spending and debt, lawmakers say.
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New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
DeSantis activates state guard as migrants flow into Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
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The Republican is finally chosen after a week of chaos and angry scenes between colleagues in his own party.
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These House lawmakers received campaign money from Kevin McCarthy, then voted against him
Embattled speaker of the House hopeful Kevin McCarthy gave to 13 of the same people who are voting repeatedly to keep him from taking the gavel.
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US to send $3.75B in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors
The White House has announced a new $3.75 billion military assistance package to help Ukraine and its neighbors on NATO's eastern flank as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on.
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Watchdogs sound alarm over House GOP targeting nonpartisan ethics office - Washington Examiner
Renewed efforts by House Republicans to impose changes on the Office of Congressional Ethics, a nonpartisan body that investigates lawmakers for misconduct, will only dampen public transparency, watchdogs say. As part of its negotiated rules package, the House GOP is proposing term limits for...
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The six Republican rebels who refused to vote for Kevin McCarthy
In the end, just six Republican lawmakers stood between him and the prized Speaker's gavel.
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U.S. announces new aid to Ukraine; Zelenskyy rejects Russia's cease-fire as a 'cover'
The move by Putin may have been designed to cast Ukraine in a negative light, analysts say.
2nd Term: California's Newsom draws "battle lines" with GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has kicked off his second term by comparing his leadership style to that of Republican governors and former President Donald Trump.
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How Capitol Police have changed since the Jan. 6 riots - Washington Examiner
In the two years since rioters sacked the U.S. Capitol, the department charged with securing the building and protecting the lawmakers inside it has significantly shifted its approach.Capitol Police officers have new shields, helmets, and batons. They’ve received updated training and new...
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Explainer: Why the U.S.-Mexico energy spat is a tough nut to crack
The leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico are due to hold a summit next week, where a major bone of contention could be a dispute centering on whether Mexico breached a trade pact by tightening state control of its energy market.
Jan. 6 attack shook once-fierce loyalties of Trump's closest aides, new transcripts show
On Jan. 6, 2021, some Donald Trump aides sought to get him to denounce violence, others were frustrated by his failure to abide by election results.
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What's in McCarthy's emerging deal with conservatives — and why it got him the votes
The GOP leader offered concessions that helped hand him the speakership, while prompting no shortage of worries among his members.
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Kremlin-ordered truce is uncertain amid mutual mistrust
An uneasy quiet has settled over Kyiv despite air-raid sirens that blared there and across Ukraine. That's after a Russian cease-fire declaration for Orthodox Christmas went into effect.
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US rights groups slam Biden’s ‘unacceptable’ asylum restrictions
New rules allowing US to turn more people away at border with Mexico ignore rights of asylum seekers, advocates say.
'Don't Say Gay' feud advances with new proposed legislation
Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government.
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Mexico: 29 people dead in operation to arrest son of ‘El Chapo’
Ten soldiers among those killed during arrest of drug kingpin’s son, which sparks violence by cartel, government says.
How the last freshman holdout against McCarthy made it to Congress
Eli Crane, newly elected from Arizona, is the only first-term Republican still opposing Kevin McCarthy for speaker in the latest vote.
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UN to vote on aid deliveries to Syria's rebel-held northwest
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Monday on a resolution that would continue humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from Turkey for another six months, and all eyes will be on Russia.
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Gingrich and Pelosi Agree: The GOP Is Rudderless
This week’s meltdown in the House has current and former lawmakers diagnosing Republican maladies.
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Biden, lawmakers honor officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two
At least two more back-to-back storms forecast in the coming days.
Analysis: Biden's new border plan undercuts campaign vow to restore asylum access
U.S. President Joe Biden's move this week to block migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border aims to reduce record crossings and shield him from Republican criticism but is a turn away from his campaign promise to restore access to asylum.
Ex-lawmaker who served time for Jan. 6 riot seeks House seat
A former West Virginia lawmaker who served three months in prison for his participation in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot says he's running for Congress.
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FTX teams in U.S., Bahamas to coordinate crypto recovery efforts
FTX's U.S.-based bankruptcy team have agreed to coordinate with liquidators winding down the crypto exchange's operations in the Bahamas, resolving a dispute that threatened the recovery of what could be billions of dollars in lost funds.
New bill would ban gender-confirming care for anyone under 26 in Oklahoma
A new bill in Oklahoma would ban gender-confirming care for transgender patients under 26 making it a felony for physicians to provide or recommend the procedure.
Biden says Mexico to step up help with border security, plans trip to El Paso border
Ahead of his anticipated border trip, Biden said Mexico will accept the return of undocumented migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua.
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Trump-era ban on bump stocks struck down by court - Washington Examiner
A Trump-era ban on bump stocks, devices that enable semi-automatic weapons to fire multiple rounds quickly, was nixed by a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Friday. The ban was imposed after the deadly 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that killed dozens under the premise that bump stocks...
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The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy
UPDATE: This story was updated at 3:24 p.m. to clarify Rep.-elect Eli Crane as a “no” vote on electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. It was earlier updated to reflect Rep. Andy Harris…
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Former Arizona Supreme Court justice to spearhead inquiry into ballot printer debacle - Washington Examiner
Former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor will spearhead an investigation into a ballot printing mishap in the Phoenix area during the 2022 midterm elections. McGregor will establish a team of experts to ascertain why printers in the area managed to produce ballots during the...
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The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment
The chaotic failure of House Republicans to elect a Speaker — so far — has had a silver lining for at least one member. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a leading opponent of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-C…
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Elon Musk says Twitter staff 'error' led to hiring Perkins Coie law firm
Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said in an email to Reuters on Friday that hiring law firm Perkins Coie to defend the company in a California federal lawsuit this week was a mistake it would not make again.
McCarthy confident he'll clinch speaker's gavel Friday night: 'I'll have the votes'
"I'll have the votes," House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday when asked if he'd have enough support to earn the House speakership after an historic 13 rounds of votes.
California storm leaves thousands without power, another 'atmospheric river' looms
Utility crews in northern California worked to restore power to tens of thousands of homes on Friday following two days of fierce winds and torrential rain, even as the region braced for another onslaught of stormy weather heading into the weekend.
Michigan AG pledges to pursue case against Trump electors
The Michigan attorney general says there’s “clear evidence” to pursue charges against pro-Donald Trump Republicans who claimed they were the state’s presidential electors in 2020.
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Florida moves to curtail Disney World's powers as "Don't Say Gay" feud advances
Lawmakers say they will put forward legislation to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government.
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‘Kevin Who?’ In McCarthy’s Hometown, a Different Take on His Fate
The embattled congressman has plenty of fans at home, but they’re not exactly waiting by the TV to find out what happens to him at the Capitol.
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US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'
A federal appeals court has ruled against a Trump administration ban on bump stocks, the devices that enable a shooter to rapidly fire multiple rounds from a semi-automatic weapon after the initial trigger pull.
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Israel approves punitive response to Palestinian moves at ICJ
PA rejects Israeli measures, which include a moratorium on Palestinian construction in parts of the occupied West Bank.
Mexico gives account of violence after 'Chapo' son nabbed
The operation to detain Ovidio Guzman, the son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, unleashed firefights that turned the northern city of Culiacan into a war zone with 30 dead.
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He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
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Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin breathing on his own, talking to family
The Buffalo Bills said safety Damar Hamlin is showing "remarkable improvement" following his collapse on Monday night.
Gaetz gets cozy with Democrats on the House floor as he tries to prevent McCarthy speakership
Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz of Florida was seen talking to several Democrats on the House floor this week during his attempt to prevent a McCarthy speakership.
Who repped who in the Jan. 6 probe: A look at the frequently used witness lawyers
We reviewed reams of witness transcripts released by the Jan. 6 select committee to identify the lawyers often tapped by the witnesses.
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U.S. jobs report breathes life into Fed's 'soft landing' scenario
A jump in the workforce and easing wage growth suggests the U.S. job market is starting to move the way the Federal Reserve has hoped it will, to bring the supply and demand for workers into better balance and help in its battle against inflation.
Conservative leader Matt Schlapp is accused of fondling a male campaign staffer in Georgia
The Herschel Walker campaign aide said the conservative leader groped him without his consent in October.
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Ex-Kentucky governor gives speech, skips filing for old job
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin added an element of drama to the governor’s race on Friday. He talked about the state’s challenges and offered advice on how Republican candidates should proceed.
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Ukraine reclaims Kyiv cathedral amid church dispute
The Ukrainian government has taken the main cathedral of the revered historic Orthodox monastery from the church previously affiliated with Moscow’s patriarchate and allowed its Ukrainian rival to use it for Orthodox Christmas services
Washington DC named as loneliest city in the US, new study finds - Washington Examiner
The capital of the United States is the nation's loneliest city, according to a new study that listed Fontana, California as the least lonely city. The new study, which examined Census Bureau data from 170 cities across the country, revealed that almost half of the 319,565 households in...
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Teacher injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school, 6-year-old suspect in custody: Police
A teacher was injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Virginia, Friday, police said.
The first Democrat emerges to take on Josh Hawley
Lucas Kunce ran unsuccessfully in 2022. He thinks he has a better shot this time around.
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Meta is considering letting former President Trump back on Facebook
He could be back on the social media platform in a few weeks, if approved.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what’s going to go down tonight with the speaker’s election
We don’t know if McCarthy will win on a potential 14th ballot right after the House returns. But Fox is told GOP brass does expect McCarthy to prevail tonight.
Trump attempt to dismiss $250 million lawsuit denied by New York judge - Washington Examiner
A New York state judge denied a motion from the Trump family to dismiss a $250 million lawsuit brought forth by state Attorney General Letitia James. Judge Arthur Engoron ruled against former President Donald Trump on Friday after previously ruling against his arguments last year, CNN reported...
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Ashli Babbitt's mother arrested during Jan. 6 demonstration
Police say the mother of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by police inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, has been arrested in Washington after refusing to get out of the street during a demonstration on the two year anniversary.
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Ex-USC athletic official in U.S. college scandal gets 6 months in prison
A former athletic official at the University of Southern California was sentenced on Friday to six months in prison for her role in a nationwide fraud and bribery scheme that helped wealthy parents secure spots for their children at top colleges.
Senate Democrats say US needs to boost tech investments to stay competitive
LAS VEGAS — The U.S. needs to boost its investments in tech advancements in order to stay competitive on a global market, three Senate Democrats said Friday at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES). …
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Questions that remain unanswered in the Idaho killings after suspect charged
What was the motive, and other questions that remain unanswered after four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus house in November.
GOP 'dysfunction' around McCarthy's speaker bid could boost DeSantis' appeal to voters, insiders suggest
Some political insiders are weighing how the intraparty chaos among Republicans could be tempting voters who are looking ahead to 2024.
Similar state abortion challenges meet different outcomes
The top state courts in conservative Idaho and South Carolina have gone in opposite directions on challenges to abortion bans.
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Mother of Sinzae Reed, Black 13-year-old killed in Ohio, demands justice
The mother of teenager Sinzae Reed, who was shot and killed in October, is seeking justice for her son and is asking why the alleged shooter is not charged.
President Biden honors Capitol defenders on Jan. 6 anniversary
On the two-year anniversary of the Capitol attack, House Democrats and one Republican shared 140 seconds of silence – one second for each officer injured on January 6. NBC News’ Peter Alexander has more details on the White House ceremony celebrating courage in the face of chaos.
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California is working hard to pass gun laws — and even harder to defend them
State lawmakers introduce new gun legislation in a tense legal climate.
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EPA moves to toughen standards for deadly soot pollution
Business groups say a Biden administration proposal to toughen standards for a deadly air pollutant would create a “regulatory burden” and could “stifle manufacturing.”
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Taliban tells Prince Harry he ‘killed humans, not chess pieces’
Taliban official alleges son of King Charles committed war crimes after he reveals he killed 25 people in Afghanistan.
The House speaker election, in three charts
It’s been more than 150 years since a speaker election went this many rounds.
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Jan. 6 'serious attack' on democracy, Capitol Police better prepared: Chief
Jan. 6 was a "serious attack" on democracy, Capitol Police chief Tom Manger told ABC News Live.
Illinois House OKs semiautomatic weapons ban, on to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A ban on dozens of semiautomatic weapons, a top campaign promise of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, won Illinois House approval early Friday.
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A Capitol window smasher and a Pelosi desk squatter go to trial
Two years after the ransacking of the Capitol, some of the highest profile defendants will finally face a jury.
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Cori Bush remarks put spotlight on issue of race in Speaker’s fight
Racial tensions have spilled into public view amid the battle for House Speaker after Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) called Rep. Byron Donalds, a Black Republican from Florida, a “prop” for the far right. …
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Damar Hamlin breathing on his own: Buffalo Bills
His team says he has been able to talk to his family and the recovery is remarkable.
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Embattled Rep.-elect Santos refuses to answer questions about resume lies while promising to support McCarthy
Rep.-elect George Santos refused to answer questions regarding accusations he lied about his resume while promising to support McCarthy in the House speaker race.
49 Ivory Coast soldiers pardoned by Mali's junta leader
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's military junta leader on Friday pardoned 49 soldiers from neighboring Ivory Coast who were convicted of undermining Mali's state security and conspiracy against the government, authorities announced.
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Real Housewives star Jen Shah sentenced to over six years in prison
Jen Shah pleaded guilty in July for her role in a telemarketing fraud that targeted vulnerable people.
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Who can get the newly approved Eisai and Biogen Alzheimer's drug?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc's Alzheimer's drug lecanemab for the treatment of early forms of the fatal, brain-wasting disease.
Jan. 6 committee documents share Social Security numbers of 2,000 Trump officials and allies - Washington Examiner
Documents released by the Jan. 6 committee shared the Social Security numbers of nearly 2,000 Trump allies and officials. The leak is believed to have been an accident, and the data have since been removed, the Washington Post reported. The Social Security numbers were listed in the White House...
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Biden links 'sick insurrectionists' to death of Capitol Police officer killed by Nation of Islam supporter
President Biden, while speaking about fallen Capitol Police Officer Billy Evans, blamed 'sick insurrectionists' for his death in a Nation of Islam-linked attack.
Grammy winner is fatally shot by police after allegedly holding his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint
Mark Capps, who won four Grammys for his work on polka albums, was killed during an encounter at his home, the Metropolitan Nashville, Tennessee, Police Department said.
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Biden grants Presidential Citizens Medals 2 years after Jan. 6 Capitol attack
It's the first time President Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal.
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Hawaii: Footage shows Kilauea volcano erupting again
Kilauea's last eruption went on for 16 months before the volcano became dormant on 14 December.
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On Musk's Twitter, users looking to sell and trade child sex abuse material are still easily found
A review conducted by NBC News found dozens of accounts and hundreds of tweets claiming to sell child sexual abuse material.
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Federal judge orders Trump to provide name of private investigators in document search
A federal judge has ordered attorneys for former President Trump to provide the government with the names of the private investigators he hired to search for classified documents at his properties.…
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Arizona's shipping container wall on border is coming down
Former Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s border barrier of shipping containers has been largely dismantled just in time for a new Democratic administration, costing tens of millions of dollars over just a few months while they were set up and taken down again.
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Ukraine war: Western allies to send fighting vehicles to Kyiv
Germany and the US agree to join France in boosting Ukraine's military capability on the battlefield.
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West Virginia ban on transgender athletes in girls’ school sports can proceed: Judge - Washington Examiner
West Virginia West Virginia ban on transgender athletes in girls' school sports can proceed: Judge By Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter January 06, 2023 03:44 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print West Virginia West Virginia ban on transgender athletes in girls' school sports can proceed...
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Welfare scandal sharpens contrasts in long-poor Mississippi
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is supposed to help some of the poorest people, and Mississippi has long been one of the poorest states in the U.S.
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Taliban leaders respond to Prince Harry's reported claim in 'Spare' he killed 25 fighters in Afghanistan
Prince Harry details his military service in his new memoir, "Spare."
Outgoing Oregon governor reflects on turbulent final term
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Kate Brown faced unprecedented challenges in her final term: COVID-19, a surge in homelessness and street battles between police, racial justice protesters and right-wing extremists.
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Harry has turned against military, says ex-commander
In his book, Harry says killing 25 Taliban fighters was like removing chess pieces from a board.
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Extradition of El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzman to US screeches to halt - Washington Examiner
The extradition of Ovidio Guzman to the United States hit a roadblock Friday. A Mexico City judge opted to suspend the extradition process pending an appeal from Guzman, son of the notorious Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Mexico's military apprehended Ovidio Guzman after an...
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'Struggling' Chicago residents outraged over Lori Lightfoot's decision to house migrants: 'Help my own first'
Woodlawn residents spoke out Thursday about a Chicago proposal to house migrants from the Texas border at a vacant Chicago Public School building.
Traumatic shock: A surviving roommate of the Idaho slain students said she saw killer, according to affidavit
Medical experts said the response is not uncommon in potentially threatening situations.
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Biden claims record job creation — here are the facts and context - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden claimed the first two years of his presidency marked record job growth following Friday’s employment report. Here are the facts about his job record and how it stacks up with that of the previous three presidents. The economy gained 223,000 jobs in December, the Bureau of...
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Byron Donalds invokes Reagan when asked if he trusts Kevin McCarthy
Byron Donalds quoted Ronald Regan when asked by Fox News Digital Friday if he trusts Kevin McCarthy to lead the GOP as House speaker in the new Congress.
Migrant families seeking asylum welcomed with Three Kings Day celebration
“Many families are seeking refuge in New York after fleeing civil strife, natural disasters, violence and so much more," said Frankie Miranda of the Hispanic Federation.
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Attacks on mother-daughter election workers continue as they prepare to receive White House honor
A pair of former election workers who were the subjects of a Trump-backed conspiracy theory will be honored at the White House, days after Trump renewed attacks on them.
Ex-Sen. Burr: SEC probe into trading over with 'no action'
Former North Carolina U.S. Sen. Richard Burr says the investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into investment sales early in the coronavirus pandemic has concluded with “no action.”
apnews.comMcCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks.
apnews.comJan. 6 remembrance led by Dems as GOP wrestled with rebels
President Joe Biden has conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing effort in state after state to upend the election.
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McCarthy, opponents inch toward deal to end Speakership fight
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and some of his GOP detractors appeared Thursday to be nearing a deal that would bring him closer to the Speakership, even as his most vocal critics vowed that it wou…
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The real-world consequences of not having a House speaker
Representatives are unable to pass legislation, access classified briefings and are limited in helping their constituents until a House speaker is selected
After two years, Attorney General Merrick Garland says work on Jan. 6 probe is "far from over"
The Justice Department's second year of investigating the Capitol riot was marked by 40 convictions and the appointment of a special counsel.
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Trump lawyers ordered to hand over names of individuals hired to search Trump properties for classified documents | CNN Politics
A federal judge has asked former President Donald Trump’s attorneys to turn over the names of the individuals hired to search four properties for documents late last year, a source familiar with the order told CNN.
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Top Biden officials field frustration from Democratic allies over border crackdown
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new border strategy that pairs increased expulsions with expanded opportunities for migrants to enter the U.S. legally.
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Biden toughens border, offers legal path for 30,000 a month
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally.
apnews.comThe real-world consequences of not having a House speaker
Representatives are unable to pass legislation, access classified briefings and are limited in helping their constituents until a House speaker is selected
Desperate deal: Centrist Republicans may join Democrats to end speakership nightmare - Washington Examiner
Desperate Republicans could cut a deal with Democrats to chose a centrist speaker and break the stalemate that has paralyzed the House, according to a supporter of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). After GOP divisions led to successive failed ballots for speaker, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said centrist...
www.washingtonexaminer.com2 years after the Jan. 6 insurrection, election deniers are still in the building — and holding the speakership hostage
Twelve of the 20 Republican holdouts denied the 2020 election results and nearly all of them cast some sort of doubt over President Joe Biden's win.
McCarthy foes relish the fight: 'A really beautiful thing'
What others see as dysfunction and chaos, many of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s opponents see as democracy at work.
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McCarthy fails for 3rd day in bitter GOP House speaker fight
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
apnews.comNew Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
Albuquerque police investigating 5 shootings involving elected officials in the past month
In one incident, bullets passed through the bedroom of a state senator's 10-year-old daughter.
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The feds say they're in for the long haul on Jan. 6. Online sleuths want them to pick up the pace.
The Justice Department's probe into the Capitol attack is entering its third year, with hundreds more arrests in the pipeline.
www.nbcnews.comJust What Do McCarthy's Antagonists Want, and Why Won't They Budge?
As the Republicans’ drama over Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker persists for round after round of negotiations and roll-call votes, one puzzling question is just what, exactly, the rebels want. To the endless frustration of McCarthy and his allies, the insurgents’ demands have...
GOP deal emerges late Thursday that could give McCarthy a path to the speakership
After three days of failed votes on the House floor, a deal emerged late Thursday that could eventually put Kevin McCarthy over the top in the race to the House speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene renews Lauren Boebert feud over Kevin McCarthy ‘obstruction’: ‘Not serious’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) called out colleague Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) for her "obstruction" of the speaker vote after Boebert told Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) that he did not have the votes to be speaker. The two women, some of the most vocal far-right representatives in the House...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS to send Ukraine dozens of Bradleys in $2.85B aid package
The U.S. will send Ukraine nearly $3 billion in military aid, in a massive new package that will for the first time include several dozen Bradley fighting vehicles.
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Paralyzed House worsens outlook for chaos in era of divided government: ANALYSIS
However Republicans' fight for the House speakership ultimately ends, the intraparty trench warfare will not impact solely the GOP or the new Congress
Kevin McCarthy hopes for deal as US House Speaker fight hits day four
Republican Kevin McCarthy's bid for the role has been thwarted repeatedly by rebels in his own party.
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Anti-McCarthy Republicans, Dem leader Jeffries fundraise off of stalled House speaker vote
Republicans who oppose McCarthy's nomination for House speaker, including one prominent Democrat, are now asking their supporters for financial support.
Cooler hiring and milder pay gains could aid inflation fight
America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring
Analysis: McCarthy is being consumed by the MAGA politics he helped push | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy is the latest Republican leader to find out that it’s impossible to get ahead of his party’s inexorable march to its far-right extremes.
www.cnn.com'Madness.' 'Chaos.' 'Stupid.' How the McCarthy stalemate is playing on Fox News
As House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's quest to become speaker dragged through multiple votes, comments on Fox News targeted the 20 representatives who have united to block McCarthy.
Kamala Harris reveals Biden's 2023 priorities includes inflation, job growth: 'Never been more optimistic'
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed optimism for 2023 and teased several of the priorities she and President Joe Biden will prioritize going into this year.
Kremlin-ordered truce is uncertain amid mutual mistrust
An uneasy quiet has settled over Kyiv despite air-raid sirens that blared there and across Ukraine. That's after a Russian cease-fire declaration for Orthodox Christmas went into effect.
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How January 6 may have doomed Kevin McCarthy's speaker hopes
The would-be speaker may learn his fate on the second anniversary of the hardest day of his career.
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Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won't take part
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his armed forces to observe a 36-hour unilateral cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US announces $3bn military aid for Kyiv
All the updates from January 6 as they happened.
U.S. House brawl over McCarthy raises worries about Republican governance
The bare-knuckle political fight among Republicans over Kevin McCarthy's run for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives could signal trouble ahead when lawmakers need to agree on bigger issues, like addressing the nation's debt ceiling. Republicans captured a thin House majority in...
Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after a grueling 4 days and 15 rounds of voting
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
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The Hill’s Morning Report — Speaker deal slowly coming together
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. The House heads into a fourth day in s…
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‘I will resign’: Matt Gaetz says he will quit if Democrats strike a deal with Republicans - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said he will resign if Democrats strike a deal to hand a "moderate" Republican the speaker's gavel. The Florida congressman is confident Democrats will continue to support one of their own — paving the way for him and fellow defectors to continue voting against Rep. Kevin...
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Hardline Republicans dig in against McCarthy's House speaker bid
Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives rejected Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid for an 11th time, while his supporters worked behind closed doors in hopes of cementing a deal.
New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
Stabenow’s retirement gives Republicans an opening in Michigan. But will they take it? | CNN Politics
Longtime Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow is calling it quits and will not stand for reelection in 2024.
www.cnn.comHarry has turned against military, says ex-commander
In his book, Harry says killing 25 Taliban fighters was like removing chess pieces from a board.
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Stabenow's retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race in 2024
The surprise announcement that Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow won't run for a fifth term in 2024 sets up a scramble by both parties for an open seat in the key battleground state.
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Trump accused in lawsuit of causing wrongful death of Officer Brian Sicknick in US Capitol attack | CNN Politics
The estate of Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died after responding to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, is suing two rioters involved in the attack and former President Donald Trump for his alleged role in egging it on.
www.cnn.com'I'm not even a congressman': House lawmakers and staffers can't function while speaker fight drags on
As Kevin McCarthy's battle for speaker drags on, members cannot be sworn-in, leaving the House unable to function.
Ukraine claims to have killed 15,000 Russian troops in recent weeks as Putin seeks 36-hour truce - Washington Examiner
TRUCE RUSE: As of the morning, the unilateral Orthodox Christmas ceasefire ordered for front-line troops in Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin is in effect until midnight tomorrow Moscow time.But outside of Russia, nobody’s taking Putin’s gesture at face value. “He was ready to bomb...
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Lindsey Graham calls on Biden to supply 'heavy modern tanks' to Ukraine for war against Russia
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is urging President Biden to send modern western tanks to Ukraine to aid the war effort against Russia.
Could Trump become Speaker? Your questions answered
With the election for Speaker of the House heading into the fourth day, many questions must be answered.
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Former Arkansas judge arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from defendant's girlfriend
Thomas Carruth has denied any wrongdoing.
Democrats applaud as Gaetz calls McCarthy ‘squatter’ for occupying speaker’s office - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) called Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) a "squatter" for occupying the speaker's office without having won the position, prompting cheers from Democrats as the House began the 11th ballot to elect a speaker. Gaetz referred to a letter first reported by the Washington Examiner...
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Recap: In dramatic 15th ballot, Republican Kevin McCarthy clinches House speaker vote; members sworn in
On a marathon fourth day, after a chaotic week for House Republicans, GOP Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy won speaker of the House. Members were sworn in.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of "continued shelling" amid scepticism over Putin's cease-fire order
The impact of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for his forces in Ukraine to observe a unilateral, 36-hour cease-fire was in doubt Friday after Kyiv officials dismissed the move as a ploy.
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Democrats worry over potential of retirements in Senate
Senate Democrats’ hopes of keeping their majority after the next election is complicated by a potential wave of retirements in key battleground and Republican-leaning states. Sen. Debbie Stab…
thehill.comCubans crossing into US stunned to hear of new asylum limits
Migrants who entered the U.S. illegally under moonlit skies and waist-deep cold water Friday were devastated to learn they may be sent back to Mexico under expanded limits on the pursuit of asylum. About 200 migrants who walked in the dark for about an hour to surrender to Border Patrol agents...
Cooler hiring and milder pay gains could aid inflation fight
America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring.
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Texas AG sues Biden admin over illegal immigration rule 'increasing burden' on taxpayers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over a rule that he says places a burden on American taxpayers which is a result of illegal immigration.
Why these Republicans won’t vote for Kevin McCarthy as US House speaker
Twenty Republican lawmakers are refusing to back a speaker they say is too "status quo".
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Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight
Former President Trump’s political clout has taken another serious hit, as Republicans opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership bid ignore his pleas to back the California Republican. It…
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'It broke me': Capitol officer describes recurring trauma of Jan. 6 attack
U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn told ABC Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas he still feels the emotional pain of Jan. 6.
Democrats slam Biden’s border crackdown and point fingers at Republican ‘obstruction’ - Washington Examiner
Some Senate Democrats are not in favor of President Joe Biden's revitalized southern border strategy to limit border crossings, pinning some of the blame on Republican "obstruction." Under the new plan, the Biden administration will use the pandemic-era policy Title 42 to expel some immigrants...
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Gaetz wasn’t always against leadership. Just look at his time in Tallahassee.
Lobbyists who knew Gaetz in Tallahassee say his role as one of the most disruptive members of Congress caps a transformation for the 40-year-old lawmaker.
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Biden honors late Pope Benedict XVI at Holy See's embassy in DC
President Biden visited Thursday the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States and signed the condolence book after the passing of Pope Benedict XVI last week.
Democratic leaders urging rank-and-file to remain in Washington to vote against McCarthy
As Republicans scramble to seat a Speaker, Democratic leaders are urging their rank-and-file members to remain in Washington for the duration of the process — a strategy that will make it toug…
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EXPLAINER: Capitol riot investigation growing 2 years later
The largest investigation in the Justice Department’s history keeps growing two years after a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol.
apnews.comDamar Hamlin breathing on his own: Buffalo Bills
His team says he has been able to talk to his family and the recovery is remarkable.
www.bbc.com2nd Term: California's Newsom draws "battle lines" with GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom may be fresh off a campaign victory, but on Friday he talked like a politician ready for a fight as he held up his state as a beacon of freedom amid what he called a “rising tide of oppression" in Republican-led states. At one point, he called out politicians who...
Who are the alternatives to be House speaker if McCarthy withdraws? A look at possible names
If McCarthy doesn't become House speaker, could Democrat Hakeem Jeffries be elected -- or Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan or Trump?
House adjourns on day three as McCarthy’s bid for speaker at a stalemate
The House reconvenes Thursday after six failed votes to choose a speaker failed as hardliners in the Republican caucus refused to back Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
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Where Jan. 6 criminal prosecutions stand, two years later
Federal prosecutors have been faced with an unprecedented task following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol in investigating hundreds of Americans across the country accused of storming the buil…
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NFL: Bills-Bengals won't resume; playoff scenarios revealed
The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field.
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Ukraine war live updates: Putin orders cease-fire over Russian Orthodox Christmas; Ukraine dismisses temporary truce as 'hypocrisy'
Ukraine is continuing to press its allies to provide it with modern Western tanks to fight Russia, having been offered lighter armored vehicles this week.
Pete Buttigieg Scolds Fox Host for Treating His Marriage ‘Different’
Fox NewsPete Buttigieg is one of the few Biden administration officials who regularly appears on Fox News—sparring adeptly with the conservative network’s hosts despite what are often leading lines of questioning.The transportation secretary suited up for battle again on Thursday night when he...
U.S. announces new aid to Ukraine; Zelenskyy rejects Russia's cease-fire as a 'cover'
The move by Putin may have been designed to cast Ukraine in a negative light, analysts say.
Peyton Hillis: Madden cover star and ex-NFL player in ICU after saving drowning children - Washington Examiner
Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis is in hospital after he saved his drowning children. Hillis, a former Arkansas Razorback who made a name for himself as a member of the 2010 Cleveland Browns and was featured on the cover of Madden 2012, is reportedly hospitalized and being treated in the...
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Holiday meltdown will cost Southwest Airlines up to $825 million
Southwest Airlines’s holiday meltdown will cost the company between $725 million and $825 million, the airline said in a regulatory filing Friday. The airline will report a loss in the fourth quar…
thehill.comDems celebrate largest Black Congressional Caucus ever while excluding GOP Rep.-elect Byron Donalds
Democrats are celebrating the largest Congressional Black Caucus in the nation's history but are excluding GOP speaker nominee Rep.-elect Byron Donalds, R-Fla., from the group.
High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two
At least two more back-to-back storms forecast in the coming days.
Biden signs bill to ease costs for prisoner calls to family
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill aimed at easing the cost for prisoners to call family and friends.
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Analysis: The most obvious speaker solution is also the most radical | CNN Politics
It’s the easiest, most elegant and simple solution to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s failure to bring Republicans together. Just find a few Democrats already. Form a coalition. Edge out these hard-line Republicans and get the House to work.
www.cnn.comHerschel Walker staffer: Matt Schlapp ‘groped’ my crotch
A staffer for Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign has alleged to The Daily Beast that longtime Republican activist Matt Schlapp made “sustained and unwanted and unsolicited” sexual contact with him while the staffer was driving Schlapp back from an Atlanta bar this October.The staffer said the...
How has domestic extremism changed 2 years after Jan. 6
Amy Cooter, who has researched extremism and militias for years, said it is a lot harder to track anti-government groups since Jan. 6
Idaho’s near-total abortion ban is constitutional: State Supreme Court - Washington Examiner
Idaho Idaho's near-total abortion ban is constitutional: State Supreme Court By Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter January 05, 2023 06:30 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Idaho Idaho's near-total abortion ban is constitutional: State Supreme Court By Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court...
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Two years after US Capitol attack, investigation into Trump and insurrection enters new phase | CNN Politics
Two years after rioters stormed the US Capitol, the Justice Department’s sprawling criminal investigation into the effort to block the peaceful transition of power enters a new phase with the special counsel adding two right-hand prosecutors to an experienced team that will ultimately determine...
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What awaits Ukraine in 2023?
Ukrainians are confident they will win the war, but fears of a renewed Russian offensive in 2023 are growing.
Gaetz on Trump backing of McCarthy: ‘HR wasn’t always his strong suit’
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), one of the most vocal opponents to House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) becoming Speaker, said former President Trump is wrong to support McCarthy, adding that “HR was…
thehill.comFederal judge clears the way for West Virginia law restricting transgender athletes
The judge temporarily blocked the law in July of 2021, but now the state will be able to enforce it.
www.politico.com3 homes, 1 office of Albuquerque politicians hit by gunfire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The homes or offices of four elected officials in the Albuquerque area have been damaged by gunshots in a 30-day span, police said Thursday.
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Democrat Mary Peltola open to forming coalition majority with Republicans
Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola (Alaska) said Thursday she is open to forming a coalition majority with Republicans as the House plows through its third day of failing to elect a Speaker. Liz Ru…
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Rents could face major downward pressure from these two factors - Washington Examiner
Rent prices are expected to stay flat or even falter a bit in the new year as the specter of a recession looms large, although there remains uncertainty about later in 2023. The housing market experienced a shocking boom during the period in which the Federal Reserve set its interest rate target...
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As speaker bid falters, mixed views of McCarthy in hometown
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is trying to keep his bid for speaker alive, after he failed to gain enough votes for the post over three days.
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House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days
Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
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‘Grotesque, racist rhetoric’: Dan Bishop defends Donalds against race-based attacks - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) defended Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) against charges from across the aisle that Republican dissidents are using him as a "prop" because he's black, as a group of conservative Republicans rally around him in opposition to Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). During the seventh vote for...
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Ukraine, allies reject Putin's Orthodox Christmas cease-fire
The 36-hour truce declared by Russia came into effect at midday Moscow time (4 a.m. ET), but Kyiv dismissed the suggestion of a pause in the hostilities for the holiday.
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Sheriff Mark Lamb of Arizona has a stern message for Biden at the border: 'Apologize' first
As President Biden prepares to visit the southern border for the first time during his presidency, Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pinal County, Arizona, shared strong messages for Biden ahead of the visit.
The white sedan: How police found suspect in Idaho slayings
Authorities say a key piece of evidence in the case of four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in November turned out to be surveillance footage showing a white sedan driving past the victims' home.
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Speaker stalemate drags on as 'never Kevin' Republicans say they can't trust Kevin McCarthy
After 11 ballots Kevin McCarthy still lacks the needed votes as Republican and Democrats express frustration over congressional paralysis.
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Will Jan. 6 anniversary hit differently in the wake of House probe?
The second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack has arrived just days after the House committee tasked with reviewing the Capitol riot capped its historic investigation, dropping its 800-plus-page repo…
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Why is Canada banning foreign homebuyers?
Canada says new law aims to make housing more affordable but experts say other measures would better reduce high costs.
Is the Speaker of the House deadlock a national security threat?
House members are shut out of classified briefings until the situation is resolved.
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Russia sends more troops to Belarus as fears of new attack grow
Ukraine says Belarus could be used as a staging post by Moscow for an offensive from the north, opening up a new front.
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin breathing on his own, talking to family
The Buffalo Bills said safety Damar Hamlin is showing "remarkable improvement" following his collapse on Monday night.
Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden is set to present the nation’s second highest civilian award to 12 individuals involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and safeguarding the will of American voters in the 2020 presidential election.
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US military expands leave for new parents in uniform | CNN Politics
The US military introduced new rights on Wednesday for military parents, doubling the amount of leave time for service members who give birth and providing leave for new parents who don’t give birth, including those who adopt and foster long-term.
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Suspect arrested in possible burglary of Billie Eilish’s family home - Washington Examiner
A suspect is reportedly in custody after police were called to a possible burglary at the family home of singer-songwriter superstar Billie Eilish. It happened in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles late Thursday night local time, per ABC7 helicopter reporter Chris Cristi. A man...
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds abortion law after Planned Parenthood challenge
The Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state's near-total abortion ban in a 3-2 vote after being challenged by Planned Parenthood.
McCarthy elected House speaker after days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning – a major victory for the California Republican that elevates him to a powerful position leading the GOP majority in the chamber and an outcome that followed days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes.
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Trump Facebook ban could be reversed in the coming weeks
After a two-year suspension, Meta says it will decide in the coming weeks whether Trump can be let back on.
www.nbcnews.comAppeals court blocks Jen Psaki deposition in social media lawsuit
The 5th Circuit halted a plan by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana to question the former White House press secretary.
www.politico.comJan. 6 attack shook once-fierce loyalties of Trump's closest aides, new transcripts show
On Jan. 6, 2021, some Donald Trump aides sought to get him to denounce violence, others were frustrated by his failure to abide by election results.
Rep.-elect Maxine Waters appears to get in shouting match with Republicans on House floor
California Rep.-elect Maxine Waters appeared to get in a shouting match with Republicans on the House floor Thursday during the ninth round of voting to elect a speaker.
Kevin McCarthy elected speaker of the House following chaos on the floor
McCarthy's remaining far-right opponents voted present early Saturday morning, allowing him to clinch the speakership and put an end to four days of deadlock.
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Former Interior Secretary Zinke on Trump: His GOP influence is ‘absolutely’ waning
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who is a representative-elect to Congress, said former President Trump’s influence on the Republican Party is “absolutely” waning after his endorsement of Hous…
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The operation to detain Ovidio Guzman, the son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, unleashed firefights that turned the northern city of Culiacan into a war zone with 30 dead.
apnews.com‘I learned much in a few hours’: Biden remembers Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to the Holy See's diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., to sign a condolence book for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.Biden called the late pontiff "a brilliant scholar and truly Holy Man" in the book, according to the White House. CROW MEETS JOE: BIDEN AND...
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Could solar power work in space? Test aims to find out
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the headline. We regret the error. Among the many space-bound satellites aboard the SpaceX rocket launched earlier this week was a small protot…
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A silver lining to California’s storms
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Gaetz votes for Trump for Speaker on 7th ballot
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) voted for former President Trump for Speaker of the House on Thursday, as the chamber held its seventh vote in three days in an attempt to elect a Speaker. Gaetz, who has b…
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Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries has eyes on Bakhmut mines: US
White House official says Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin wants to control salt and gypsum from mines near Bakhmut.
Here's how the House speaker debacle is paralyzing the U.S. Congress
The failure to elect a House speaker has left the legislative branch of the government effectively paralyzed.
Calmes: McCarthy and the GOP have only themselves to blame for their humiliation
Twenty zealots — the product of a generation of GOP radicalism and dysfunction — held Congress, the Republican Party and the nation hostage this week.
Two years later: An overview of Jan. 6 and what took place after
Friday marks two years since thousands of individuals stormed the U.S. Capitol in an apparent effort to thwart the certification of President Biden's presidential win.
S. Carolina court nixes 6-week abortion ban; Idaho judges uphold restrictions
South Carolina's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a state law banning abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy was unconstitutional because it violated a right to privacy, handing a major win to abortion rights supporters in the U.S. South.
8 dead in Utah murder-suicide after wife sought divorce
A Utah man fatally shot his five children, his mother-in-law and his wife, then killed himself two weeks after the woman had filed for divorce, according to authorities and public records.
apnews.comBiden says Mexico to step up help with border security, plans trip to El Paso border
Ahead of his anticipated border trip, Biden said Mexico will accept the return of undocumented migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua.
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Ovidio Guzmán-López: Twenty-nine killed during arrest of El Chapo's son
In response, furious gang members set up road blocks, set fire to vehicles and attacked a local airport.
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Trump, Newsom, DeSantis? A look at who's running, and who's out of the 2024 presidential election.
The 2022 midterm elections have concluded, and with the start of the 118th Congress, all eyes are on the 2024 race for the White House.
Michigan program trains prisoners to trim around power lines
When Scott Steffes leaves Michigan’s Parnall Correctional Facility this month he expects to walk into a new life with a new career that will take him upward of 25 feet above ground.
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The forgotten ‘stolen’ election that poisoned politics
The 1984 race for Indiana’s ‘Bloody 8th’ trained a generation of politicians in the scorched-earth tactics of recounts. Its legacy lives on in Trump’s ‘stop the steal’ rhetoric.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Putin’s 36-hour truce is a tactical ploy
Ukrainian leader says the war will end when Russian troops leave Ukraine or ‘we throw them out’.
Here are the Republican alternatives for speaker if McCarthy's bid falls through
As the race for the House speaker drags into its fourth day, here are the Republicans to watch as potential alternatives to Republican leader Kevin McCarthy.
Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo' sparking wave of violence
Mexican security forces captured on Thursday drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, triggering a wave of violence ahead of a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden next week.
UN disbands prison killings probe in Ukraine over security
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations announced Thursday it is disbanding a fact-finding mission requested by Russia and Ukraine to investigate the killings at a prison in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists that the warring nations accuse each other of carrying out.
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Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare
Harry claims William physically attacked him, and says he urged his father not to marry Camilla.
www.bbc.comFox News host calls GOP mutineers against McCarthy 'insurrectionists' and then hurriedly walks back the barb
This wasn't Brian Kilmeade's first rebuke of right-wing GOP holdouts — on Tuesday, the "Fox & Friends" host called those representatives "idiots."
Border Patrol agent shot ahead of Biden border visit to El Paso - Washington Examiner
A Border Patrol agent assigned to its El Paso region was shot Thursday afternoon while attempting to make a traffic stop in New Mexico, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson.The unnamed federal agent is in stable condition and had been wearing body armor at the time of...
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McCarthy Destroys His Speakership In Order to Save It
If they accept the terms McCarthy is offering his opponents, House Republicans would essentially be codifying desperation for the indefinite future.
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Jen Shah of 'Real Housewives' gets 6 1/2-year prison term
A judge has sentenced a member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” to 6 1/2 years in prison for helping to defraud thousands of people nationwide in a telemarketing scam.
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Military to proceed with changing the names of bases honoring Confederate generals
The Defense Department has until the end of the year to implement recommendations from an independent commission, including changing the names of nine bases and hundreds of smaller items.
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Biden admin to block more Nicaraguans, Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans at border
The Biden administration will send thousands of migrants from those countries back into Mexico each month while admitting others to live and work in the U.S. for two years.
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Masked man walked past Idaho victims' roommate on night of murders, court document shows
A woman who lived at the house where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in November told investigators she was awakened by the sound of someone crying in one of the victim's bedrooms.
Possible Senate rivals split over McCarthy
GOP House members in Indiana and Montana are going opposite ways on the speaker race ahead of potential Senate primaries.
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South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a ban on abortion once cardiac activity is detected — typically around six weeks.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Putin's Russian Orthodox Christmas truce
The 36-hour Orthodox Christmas ceasefire is "a cover" to stop the Ukrainian advance, Zelensky says.
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House adjourns for night after McCarthy fails 11th speaker vote - Washington Examiner
The House voted to adjourn and delay the next round of votes for House speaker after Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to win the support needed after the 11th round of voting. The vote to recess until noon Friday, to allow more time for McCarthy to negotiate with the 20 members of his party...
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Recap: House adjourns as speaker vote stretches past 11th ballot, most since before the Civil War
The vote for a new speaker of the House dragged into day three Thursday as Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a series of ballots.
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Donald Trump sued by girlfriend of fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick's girlfriend, Sandra Garza, is suing former President Donald Trump in an attempt to hold him "accountable" for the death of the officer..
Judge slashes millions in damages due by hate groups that participated in Charlottesville rally - Washington Examiner
A federal judge has drastically reduced the amount of money in damages that some of the country's most prominent white supremacist groups were ordered to pay for their participation in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Judge Norman Moon ruled last week that the $24 million...
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Dems bask in the speaker schadenfreude
A handful have begun to engage in preliminary conversations with the GOP about how to end the standoff. But most are determined to let Republicans flounder.
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Connecticut state legislator killed in wrong-way car crash: 'Shocking and unfathomable'
Connecticut state Rep. Quentin Williams was killed in a car crash, hours after he was sworn in for his third term on Wednesday, state officials said.
Bomb cyclone hits San Francisco area, causing massive coastal damage - Washington Examiner
A “bomb cyclone” storm slammed into California beach towns Thursday, ripping piers in half and flooding communities like scenes from a Hollywood movie.Waves topping 35 feet were seen around the San Francisco Bay Area as residents evacuated from the coast and were told to avoid neighborhoods...
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Mexico nabs son of drug lord 'El Chapo' before Biden visit
The Mexican military has captured a son of the imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. It happened in a pre-dawn military operation Thursday outside Culiacan, a stronghold of the Sinaloa drug cartel in western Mexico.
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"We could be here until the cherry blossoms bloom" before a House speaker is selected, the right-wing Colorado Republican said.
Woman charged with repeatedly poisoning husband
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman accused of repeatedly poisoning her veterinarian husband with animal euthanasia drugs has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
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‘I Protect Ronnie From Himself’: How Nancy Reagan Used a Snowstorm to Help Thaw the Cold War
Secretary of State George Shultz couldn’t steer the administration off its hawkish path — until the first lady hauled him through a snowstorm for dinner.
www.politico.comBiden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary by warning the Big Lie remains
The president is planning a solemn address to mark the events of two years ago.
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US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees
The vaccine targets a disease known to weaken colonies by attacking bee larvae.
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Biden says U.S. economy headed to 'new plateau,' amid recession fears
President Joe Biden said on Thursday the U.S. economy was seeing "really bright spots" after a rough few years, and was headed to a "new plateau," a new term for the stable, slower growth White House officials see ahead.
US waged war on China’s chips; S Korea, Taiwan felt the fallout
Washington’s bid for self-sufficiency in semiconductors is complicating relations with its tech-savvy partners in Asia.
U.S. weapons package for Ukraine includes 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles -officials
A new U.S. weapons package for Ukraine will include about 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, two U.S. officials said on Thursday, with one of the officials saying the package will be worth roughly $2.8 billion.
National police group seeks removal of judge who freed cop killer gang member - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A nationwide campaign has begun to remove a California judge who refused to sentence a violent gang member to life in prison, leaving him on the streets to murder a sheriff’s deputy, officials said.Superior Court Judge Cara D. Hutson, who was appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger...
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler slapped with misusing government resources ethics complaint on his way out of office
An Austin, Texas, City Council member filed an ethic complaint against outgoing Mayor Steve Adler this week, alleging that he used city resources for political advertising.
Abortion rights bill fast-tracked in Minnesota to become law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bill to strengthen abortion rights in Minnesota is on the fast track to becoming law as it passed its first test Thursday.
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NFL won’t resume Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest on field - Washington Examiner
The NFL won't resume the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals after temporarily suspending the game on Monday following the collapse of Bills player Damar Hamlin due to cardiac arrest. Hamlin is awake and showing "remarkable improvement," but he remains in critical condition at...
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South Carolina abortion ban violates state's constitution, state Supreme Court rules
The ban had drawn legal challenges since it was signed into law two years ago.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson working on memoir, "Lovely One"
No release date has been announced.
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Belarus opens trial of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bialiatski
A Belarusian court has opened the trial of jailed human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, one of the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Three days. Eleven votes. Still no US House speaker
The deadlock will continue, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked.
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Mexican cartel leader dies in shootout after mass jail break
An escaped Mexican cartel kingpin known as "El Neto" died after a shootout early on Thursday, four days after he fled prison in a violent mass break-out, authorities said.
Trump’s Worst Fear Is Coming True: He’s Being Ignored
Even some of his biggest supporters in Congress are rebuffing his call to back Kevin McCarthy for speaker.
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What do these hardliners want? Here’s what they’ve said | CNN Politics
It’s a very small minority of a slim majority that’s kept Congress from convening and is on the cusp of derailing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker. Here are some of the stated reasons and accepted motivations of why these lawmakers are unwilling to support McCarthy.
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Trump Politicized the Military. Was That the Real Problem With the Jan. 6 Response?
The dangerous politics of calling in the troops.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu open to 2024 bid: ‘Folks want me to run’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) is not ruling out a 2024 run for president, saying he is having conversations about the possibility. Sununu told Fox News on the day before his fourth gubernatorial inauguration that New Hampshire is his "first priority," but he is examining a possible White House bid...
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Twitter hacked, 200 million email addresses leaked: Researcher
There are no clues to the identity or location of the hacker or hackers who may have breached Twitter as early as 2021.
Providence man who shot officer gets 40 years behind bars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who shot and injured a Rhode Island police officer during an exchange of gunfire outside a laundromat in 2019 has been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison.
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Body of prominent Kenyan LGBTQ activist found in metal box
Discrimination against LGBTQ people is common in Kenya which has a 14-year jail term for gay sex.
First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
Maura Healey was sworn in as the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected Massachusetts governor.
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Virginia dad charged with 'trespassing' at school board meeting on CRT has case dismissed
A Loudoun County, Virginia was found not guilty Wednesday after he was arrested in June 2021 at a raucous school board meeting involving parents protesting the district's policies.
Shells fly at Ukraine front despite Putin's truce
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire at the front line in Ukraine on Friday, even after Moscow said it had ordered its troops to stop shooting for a unilateral truce that was firmly rejected by Kyiv.
Kevin McCarthy spotted in heated discussion with GOP holdout amid House speaker vote gridlock
Reps.-elect Kevin McCarthy and Andy Ogles were caught in a heated discussion Thursday after Ogles repeatedly shunned McCarthy's House speakership bid.
'Bomb cyclone' brings damaging winds, drenches California
Damaging winds and heavy rains in California have knocked out power to tens of thousands, caused flash flooding and contributed to the deaths of at least two people.
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Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer
Casey, a Democrat, said he has an "excellent prognosis" and expects to continue his service in the 118th Congress.
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Prince Harry says Princess Diana would be 'sad' about rift between her sons
Prince Harry's full interview with Michael Strahan airs Monday, Jan. 9, on "Good Morning America."
Israel and Palestinians in holy site war of words
UN envoys trade verbal shots after an Israeli minister's controversial visit to a disputed holy site.
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China and NATO agree: Dangerous to depend on each other
China is vulnerable to international restrictions on its ability to import vital supplies “once the international situation changes,” a senior official fears.
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Corporations gave $10M to election objectors after pledging to cut them off
After Jan. 6, numerous corporations said their PACs would stop or pause contributions to those who objected to the election results. It didn't last long.
www.politico.comCuban migrants arrive in Florida to uncertain future
Cuban migrants are still arriving by boat in the Florida Keys even as the Biden administration promises a crackdown.
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California, Nevada no longer under 'exceptional drought' conditions following severe influx of rainfall
The severe storms pummeling the drought-stricken West Coast has alleviated the "exceptional drought" status in California and Nevada.
Defying the odds: Jobs, inflation news spark hope U.S. may skirt a 2023 slump
New economic data shows a path may be emerging for a surprising scenario: The Fed will cool inflation without triggering a recession.
www.politico.comBiden signs law to help preserve Japanese American WWII incarceration camps
A new law signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday will help memorialize the history of the U.S. government's incarceration of Japanese Americans during World
McCarthy lost 9th speaker vote, as Donalds and Hern split GOP votes
Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy lost the ninth round of voting for House speaker this week after failing to capture any of the 21 Republican holdouts.
Craft deflects questions about Trump as she files for Ky gov
Former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft is shying away from talking about her ex-boss — Donald Trump — and his support for a rival in the race for Kentucky governor.
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NFL says Bills-Bengals game will not be completed as doctors outline and supporters cheer Damar Hamlin’s improvement | CNN
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin is awake in a Cincinnati hospital, appears neurologically intact and is moving his hands and feet, doctors said Thursday, news that has drawn relief and joy from supporters nationwide days after the 24-year-old’s in-game cardiac arrest.
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Exiled Venezuela lawmakers chosen to lead anti-Maduro fight
Venezuela’s opposition has selected an all-female team of exiled former lawmakers to replace the beleaguered Juan Guaidó as the face of its faltering efforts to remove socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
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Can Biden's new border plan end the migrant crisis?
More migrants will be expelled back to Mexico, but the plan allows some to apply to enter legally.
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Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro to nominate Republican as secretary of commonwealth - Washington Examiner
Incoming Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is planning to cross party lines and nominate Republican Al Schmidt as secretary of the commonwealth. Shapiro, who is set to take office on Jan. 17, lauded Schmidt's integrity Thursday and alluded to his work on Philadelphia's Board of Elections during...
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Key takeaways from court documents in case against Bryan Kohberger and some questions that remain | CNN
Nearly two months after the killings of four University of Idaho students captivated the country and sowed fear in the small community of Moscow, Idaho, an affidavit released Thursday offered a look at the investigative work that went into identifying Bryan Kohberger as the suspect.
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GOP-led Kentucky House passes top-priority tax cut measure
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Thursday to build on efforts to cut the state's individual income tax rate, as Republicans took another step toward achieving a long-running policy objective.
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Enablers, line-straddlers and quiet resisters: How GOP lawmakers contributed to Jan. 6
Jan. 6 panel members released mountains of evidence that painted a detailed picture of their GOP colleagues — just as they're taking the House majority.
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Biden fumbles during speech, appears not to know Title 8 border law, mislabels CBP
President Joe Biden, under whose watch the border is seeing a historic crisis in illegal crossings and smuggling, fumbled references to border laws and agencies during a speech Thursday.
Median price of newly approved drugs topped $200,000 last year, analysis finds - Washington Examiner
Drug manufacturers marketed new medicines at soaring prices last year, with the median price of newly launched drugs exceeding $200,000, topping price trends from 2021, according to a new analysis from Reuters. In the first half of the year, the median annual price of 13 drugs the Food and Drug...
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Damar Hamlin is "beginning to awaken," doctors say in latest update on his recovery from cardiac arrest
Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field Monday during a game.
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What History Tells Us About Kevin McCarthy’s Chances
One hundred years ago, a strong leader brought House rebels to the table to elect a speaker. Can McCarthy do the same?
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Nate Thayer, reporter who interviewed Pol Pot, dies
Nate Thayer, a fearless reporter who survived several brushes with death while covering conflict in Southeast Asia and was the last Western journalist to interview Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot, has died.
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New York City stands up emergency situation room to triage possible nurses strike
The operation would kick into gear 6 a.m. Monday, when the New York State Nurses Association has authorized workers to walk off the job.
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Why there are so many COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in the Northeast
CDC data shows that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are particularly surging in the Northeast. Experts explain why.
China's 'great migration' kicks-off under shadow of COVID
China on Saturday marked the first day of "chun yun", the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel known pre-pandemic as the world's largest annual migration of people, bracing for a huge increase in travellers and the spread of COVID-19 infections.
FDA grants accelerated approval to Alzheimer's drug for people with early stage disease
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to a new Alzheimer's drug.
Covid cases, hospitalizations spike as new variant gains foothold
Covid cases are double from a month ago according to the CDC.
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Rapid tests for Covid, RSV and flu are available in Europe. What's stopping them in the U.S.?
Experts say the FDA's lengthy regulatory process and concerns about people being able to self-test properly have stalled an important public-health tool.
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U.S. FDA says Evusheld may not protect against Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it does not expect AstraZeneca's COVID-19 antibody cocktail Evusheld to provide protection against the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
Travel curbs rack up as COVID-hit China readies reopening
More countries around the world are demanding that visitors from China take COVID tests, days before it drops border controls and ushers in an eagerly awaited return to travel for a population that has been largely stuck at home for three years.
RSV and flu cases subside as COVID hospitalizations tick up
Seasonal flu activity remains high but is declining in most areas, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge: Tennessee must release consultant COVID response docs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has ordered Gov. Bill Lee’s administration to release consultant reports that recommend how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic — documents the state argued should remain secret under public records law.
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Mpox cases among women mostly affected Black, Hispanic Americans: CDC
A report from the CDC found that among the few hundred mpox cases diagnosed among women, Black and Hispanic Americans were disproportionately affected.
NIH launches pilot COVID telehealth program
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday launched a virtual program aimed at making antiviral treatments for COVID-19 available at home for those who test positive.
Dr. Anthony Fauci responds to Elon Musk — "The Takeout"
Musk tweeted that this week that he'd release the so-called "Fauci Files," thought to be internal Twitter documents, though their content and relevance is unclear.
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Meet the 'Kraken' COVID variant—the dominant new Omicron' escape strain' experts say is the most transmissible yet
XBB.1.5 has rapidly replaced other variants in some European countries and in the Northeast U.S., according to the WHO—a growth advantage concerning experts.
EXPLAINER: Is China sharing enough COVID-19 information?
As COVID-19 rips through China, other countries and the World Health Organization are calling on its government to share more comprehensive data.
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As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers
As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants.
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China Covid: Young people self-infect as fears for elderly grow
Cases are surging as the country reopens after the sudden reversal of three years of restrictions.
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China's new Covid surge is crippling the world's most important factories and biggest ports
The surge in Covid-19 cases in China is impacting the completion of manufacturing orders, according to CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data.
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