Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis poses for a portrait, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — The prosecutor investigating possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia has agreed to immunity deals with at least eight Republican fake electors who signed a certificate falsely stating that then-President Donald Trump had won the state.
Jan. 6 prosecutors seek 25 years for Oath Keepers’ Rhodes
The Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as a violent plot to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House.
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Fox demands Dominion conduct internal probe after redacted Tucker Carlson text messages leaked
Lawyers for Fox News are asking officials at Dominion Voting Systems to conduct an internal investigation after media reports have surfaced pertaining to leaked text messages from Tucker Carlson, a…
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Bill Barr predicts 'horror show' if Trump re-elected, warns he will 'deliver chaos'
Former Attorney General Bill Barr says that a Trump re-election would be a "horror show" even if you like his policies because he lacks "discipline" and "ability for strategic thinking."
Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe
The seditious conspiracy convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants bolsters the Justice Department’s high-profile wins in its historic prosecution of the Capitol attack.
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Russia's Wagner threatens to leave Bakhmut, Ukraine says mercenaries reinforcing
Russia's main mercenary group announced plans on Friday to withdraw from the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but Ukraine said the fighters were reinforcing positions to try to seize it before Russia marks World War Two Victory Day next week.
How DeSantis gave Democrats the ‘session from hell’
Florida Republicans fuel DeSantis’ likely 2024 bid.
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Trump's video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him has been made public for the first time. The video released Friday provides a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic, often colorful denials.
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Ukraine war: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut
Rights groups warn the chemical is "notorious for the severity of the injuries it causes".
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Five takeaways from Florida’s crucial 2023 legislative session
Florida’s annual legislative session came to a close Friday, ending a 60-day period that saw Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) score a critical series of policy wins ahead of a likely 2024 presidential…
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'Damning' emails show Hunter Biden laptop letter was 'dirty campaign trick’ to hurt Trump: GOP
Republicans condemned new information exposed by the Washington Examiner that ex-intelligence leaders sought to give then-candidate Joe Biden a "talking point" in his critical 2020 debate with Donald Trump when they signed onto a letter discrediting stories about Hunter Biden's laptop.
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IRS whistleblower's attorneys meet with congressional investigators on Hunter Biden probe | CNN Politics
Attorneys for an IRS whistleblower who allege there is political interference at the Justice Department in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation met with congressional investigators Friday to lay the groundwork for what their client hopes to share with Congress, according to sources familiar...
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Grand jury may review NYC subway chokehold killing: Sources
Law enforcement sources say the NYC subway killing probe may go to a grand jury.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to void Disney development deals
The deals are at the center of the battle between Disney and DeSantis, who is expected to challenge former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP primary.
Key moments from the video of Trump's deposition in E. Jean Carroll trial released to the public | CNN Politics
The video deposition of Donald Trump played before the jury in the E. Jean Carroll civil battery and defamation trial was made public Friday, showing the former president discussing the accusations against him, the “Access Hollywood” tape and the Russia “hoax.”
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Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling
President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US.
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Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia, experts say
The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might have been launched from inside Russia, U.S.-based drones experts said.
Florida legislature approves bill allowing DeSantis-appointed board to cancel Disney agreements
The Florida legislature approved a bill Thursday allowing a tourism board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to oversee Disney World and cancel any agreements made in the three months before the bo…
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Mayorkas: US border 'very challenging' as asylum limits end
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says authorities face “extremely challenging” circumstances along the border with Mexico days before pandemic-related asylum restrictions end.
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Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy
For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can stick a soft landing—possibly avoiding a recession as the 2024 election nears. Most U.S. adults have downbeat feelings about Biden’s economic leadership, as high inflation has overshadowed a strong jobs...
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Biden defends decision to send troops to the border: ‘They need more people to clear people’
President Biden on Friday defended his decision to temporarily deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to the border, ahead of an expected migrant surge next week. “I’ve asked this Congress for help in ter…
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Fact check: Video shows Hawley questioning Wray about China spying, no evidence presented
A video shows Hawley questioning Wray about FBI investigation of then-President Trump and potential Chinese spying. He doesn't present spying proof.
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Kellyanne Conway defends reported concealed Ginni Thomas payments
Former President Trump aide Kellyanne Conway on Friday defended payments she reportedly made to Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, at the behest of a conser…
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DeSantis presidential countdown begins as Florida lawmakers put finishing touches on his contentious agenda | CNN Politics
After 60 days of pushing through the priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis – a contentious slate of policies that have established Florida as the vanguard of the conservative movement’s latest fascinations – state lawmakers concluded their annual legislative session Friday.
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Homeland Security Sec. Mayorkas talks ending of Title 42 with 'lawful pathways'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pleaded with migrants not to enter the U.S. illegally, as the Title 42 is about to expire.
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Man gets 14 years in 1/6 case, longest sentence imposed yet
A Kentucky man with a long criminal record has been sentenced to a record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray and a chair as he stormed the U.S.
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Gov. Ron Desantis addresses potential 2024 presidential run: ‘You either gotta put up or shut up'
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida say he'll decide "relatively soon" on whether to launch a 2024 Republican presidential campaign
King Charles III's coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event
Charles’ coronation was the first in the U.K. in 70 years.
Witnesses allege more assaults by Trump in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Witnesses in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of rape and defamation accused the former president of assaulting them, too, as they testified.
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Veteran jurist picked to weigh moving Trump’s criminal trial
A judge known for his care and cautiousness in presiding over litigation in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was selected Friday to decide whether Donald Trump’s criminal case proceeds in state or federal court.
apnews.comWatch Trump defend his lewd 'Access Hollywood' comments in deposition video: 'Historically, that's true with stars'
Former President Donald Trump was asked about the video in a deposition for E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation case.
W.Va. politicos keep fighting over 2020; voters, not so much
Some Republican officeholders in West Virginia are already revving up campaigns for governor in 2024. But first, they have to sort out what happened in 2020. Secretary of State Mac Warner and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey say they remain concerned that President Joe Biden's victory wasn't...
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Posts misinterpret Minnesota bill that redefines sexual orientation | Fact check
The bill wouldn't protect pedophilia as a sexual orientation. An April 26 amendment says attraction to children isn't protected by the bill.
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Here’s what the SEC will require under its strict new stock buyback disclosure rules
The new rules "will increase the transparency and integrity" of corporate stock repurchasing overall, said SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.
Ted Cruz challenger said it would've been 'better' if Second Amendment 'had not been written'
GOP Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's first major Democratic challenger said it would have been "better" if the Second Amendment "hadn’t been written" in a newly resurfaced video from 2018.
Trump ‘pleased’ to see Ramaswamy ‘doing so well’ in GOP primary poll
Former President Trump said he was “pleased” to see fellow GOP Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doing well in recent primary polls. “I am pleased to see that Vive…
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull fighters out of Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin poses among dead mercenaries, blaming defence officials for lack of ammunition.
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Hunter Biden's aggressive new legal strategy initially caused anxiety at White House | CNN Politics
The White House initially reacted with anxiety toward a decision by Hunter Biden's lawyer to pursue an aggressive legal strategy against increasing Republican attacks on him, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Russia's mercenary boss deepens fog of Ukraine war while deflecting blame
An extraordinary announcement by Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin that his fighters will abandon the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut looks like an exercise in blame avoidance and disinformation, Russia specialists and military analysts say.
DOJ cites threats to democracy on Jan. 6 in push for steep Oath Keepers sentences
The Justice Department says Stewart Rhodes and his allies were among the most significant drivers of the violence that unfolded at the Capitol.
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Trump, in deposition, doubles down on 'Access Hollywood' remarks about grabbing women
Former President Trump doubled down on his remarks about women in the 2005 "Access Hollywood" video in the just-released deposition he gave in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism
Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.
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Can Biden declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional? The 14th Amendment explained
President Joe Biden can declare the debt limit unconstitutional through the 14th Amendment, some legal experts argue.
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'The monarchy died with the Queen': Commonwealth countries take a muted view ahead of King Charles' coronation
As king, Charles is the sovereign of 56 Commonwealth countries.
With his wife set to attend King Charles’ coronation, Biden sends a message to a key ally
Jill Biden will be the first U.S. first lady to witness the crowning of a British monarch Saturday.
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Prom crowning sparks divide at Ohio high school
Supporters rallied outside of the local board of education, while other locals hoped to prevent something similar from happening again.
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At least eight 'fake' Georgia electors accept immunity deal amid Trump investigation
At least eight people who are accused of being "fake electors" in Georgia have accepted immunity deals amid an investigation into alleged efforts by former President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election, according to court documents.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRon DeSantis May Be Plotting To Topple Another Democratic Prosecutor In Florida
State Attorney Monique Worrell says the Republican governor is building a baseless case to remove her from office.
Sudan’s warring sides send envoys for talks in Saudi Arabia
Sudanese officials say that the country's two warring generals have sent their envoys to Saudi Arabia for talks aimed at firming up a shaky cease-fire after three weeks of fierce fighting that has killed hundreds and pushed Sudan to the brink of collapse.
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FBI says it is coordinating with city of Dallas over ransomware incident
The FBI said on Friday it was coordinating with the city of Dallas, Texas, over a ransomware incident that disrupted several public services, closing courts and knocking emergency services websites offline this week.
Dem congressman who literally represents Wall Street raises eyebrows with stock trades
A Democratic congressman who represents Wall Street recently sold shares in a troubled California bank just days before the stock plummeted in value.
Ukrainian lawmaker punches Russian official at conference in Turkey
A Ukrainian parliament member threw several punches at a Russian official during a conference between Black Sea countries in Turkey on Thursday. Oleksandr Marikovski was waving a Ukrainian flag beh…
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DeSantis hopes to use the end of the Florida legislative session as a ‘reset’
Florida wrapped up its legislative session. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Matt Dixon breaks down the major takeaways ahead of DeSantis’s anticipated bid for the White House.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. moving ahead with $500 million in arms aid for Taiwan, source says
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration plans to send $500 million worth of weapons aid to Taiwan using the same emergency authority that has been used more than 35 times for Ukraine, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday. As a part of the 2023 budget, Congress authorized up to $1...
Trump hush money case: Judge with family ties to Mueller investigation recuses herself
A federal district court judge hearing former President Donald Trump's bid to remove his New York criminal case from state court recused herself from the decision for unspecified reasons Friday.
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Justice Thomas defenders make the case for Supreme Court ethics reform
Republicans and conservative legal activists have pointed to alleged ethical lapses from liberal justices that serve to emphasize gaps in existing rules.
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Man who assaulted officers with folding chair, pepper spray during Capitol riot gets longest sentence yet for a January 6 defendant | CNN Politics
A Pennsylvania man who threw a folding chair at law enforcement and repeatedly used pepper spray on police during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was sentenced Friday to more than 14 years in prison – the longest of any January 6 defendant so far.
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NYC to send asylum-seekers upstate to deal with influx
New York City's mayor announced plans Friday to send hundreds of asylum-seekers to two hotels north of the city for up to four months as it tries to cope with a surge of arrivals, antagonizing officials in the largely suburban area.
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Biden sitting down with MSNBC for first major TV interview since announcing reelection bid
President Biden will sit down with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle for his first interview with a major TV network since Feb. 8.
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McConnell warns he won’t back debt-ceiling increase without ‘substantive’ reforms
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has signed onto a letter stating he and more than 40 members of the Senate GOP conference will not back “any bill that raises the debt ceiling without…
thehill.comCraft loans her Kentucky GOP campaign an additional $2M
Republican Kelly Craft pumped another $2.25 million into her campaign for Kentucky governor, as her family's wealth fuels an advertising blitz in the final run against chief rival Daniel Cameron for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. With the latest...
King Charles III's coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event
Charles’ coronation was the first in the U.K. in 70 years.
Biden: Say goodbye to job growth and low unemployment if the debt ceiling isn't lifted
Biden used the stronger-than-expected April jobs number to warn of economic catastrophe if the debt limit isn't raised.
Biden calls McCarthy ‘honest’ and himself wise as debt ceiling talks heat up
The president opens up in his first interview since the launch of his reelection campaign.
www.politico.comHere are all of the Republican elected officials backing Trump's 2024 campaign
Trump was the first major Republican to announce a 2024 campaign, but a majority of the party has yet to rally behind him.
Wall St Week Ahead: US consumer price data to test feared stagflation scenario
Fears of stagflation are percolating on Wall Street, as investors await data that could shed light on whether the Federal Reserve is succeeding in tamping down inflation without badly hurting growth.
Border Patrol Union blasts 'clown' Kamala Harris, Biden's handing of immigration after surge of migrants
The Border Patrol Council blasted Vice President Kamala Harris and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for their handling of the southern border.
Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured
A strong, shallow earthquake has hit central Japan, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20 others, but no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.2 quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the west coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu.
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Why the US expects a border surge and is deploying troops | CNN Politics
The layer of duct tape that has been holding up US immigration policy will be ripped off, and nobody seems completely ready for what’s next:
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Former congressman gets fine after guilty plea over gun at airport
The misdemeanor stemmed from an incident last year in which a loaded gun was found in Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn's carry-on luggage at the Charlotte airport.
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DeSantis signs bill empowering CFTOD board to revoke Disney agreement
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a land-use bill into law Friday. It includes an amendment nullifying an agreement Disney made with the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District board. The Reedy Creek agreement undercut the power of the new state-appointed board over the district encompassing the…
www.washingtonexaminer.comExpelled GOP lawmaker fails to regain Arizona House seat
Republican lawmaker Liz Harris who was previously expelled will not be sent back to the Arizona House of Representatives, Maricopa County officials announced Friday. The county's Board of Supervisors instead selected Republican Julie Willoughby to replace her, despite Republican precinct...
Wagner leader says his forces will leave Bakhmut; Bill Clinton says he foreshadowed Russian invasion
Russia's Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin made the dramatic announcement that his forces would abandon their positions in the embattled city of Bakhmut.
Kemp signs Georgia budget with raises, scholarship boosts
ATLANTA (AP) — Raises are coming for state and university employees and public school teachers and Georgia will pay full college tuition for all HOPE Scholarship recipients under the budget signed Friday by Gov.
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Tucker Carlson in texts to Bret Baier: ‘When Trump loses, he’s going to blame us’
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson texted anchor Bret Baier in November 2020, voicing concerns that former President Trump would “blame” the network when he lost the election, according to text me…
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Police arrest man for opening store selling hard drugs in Canada
Jerry Martin of Vancouver has said he wanted to sell drugs without fentanyl to help prevent harms.
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Biden confronts age in pitch for 2024 presidency
President Joe Biden pushed his experience in politics and "wisdom" as part of his credentials to win reelection next year despite being the oldest president in U.S. history. His comments came in an interview with MSNBC on Friday night.
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Proud Boys' Enrique Tarrio guilty of sedition charge. Will convictions change the group?
The verdict was a resounding defeat for the American far right. But the lasting impact on the Proud Boys group itself could be far more muted.
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Biden administration green lights nation’s first congestion pricing plan for New York
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority still needs another year to implement the plan
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Texas president says building relationships priority in SEC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
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What Biden’s expected Joint Chiefs pick will likely face in the Senate
Gen. C.Q. Brown can count on a harsher confirmation hearing than his last one.
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Clarence Thomas’s problems multiply at Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing a fresh round of scrutiny after the third blockbuster report in less than a month links him financially to GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. ProPublica repo…
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Georgia's GOP governor signs bill that could remove local prosecutors and DAs from their jobs | CNN Politics
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia signed legislation Friday that will create an oversight commission with the power to remove local prosecutors and district attorneys from their jobs. The measure has been heavily criticized by Democrats.
www.cnn.comAttempt to recall election denier fails in Arizona county as petition falls short
Effort to recall Republican Cochise county supervisor Tom Crosby needed 4,900 signatures but fell 600 short
Hillary Clinton joins calls for ‘enforceable’ Supreme Court code of ethics
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined calls for establishing an “enforceable” code of ethics for Supreme Court justices following ethical controversies surrounding Justice Clarence Thoma…
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Supreme Court blocks Richard Glossip’s execution in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court has blocked Oklahoma from executing death row inmate Richard Glossip after the state’s attorney general agreed Glossip’s life should be spared.
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Energy Department proposes stricter rules for dishwashers and vending machines
The Department of Energy is proposing tighter regulations on new dishwashers and beverage vending machines to reduce energy and water use and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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"No mention of Ginni.' Conservative activist directed money to wife of Justice Clarence Thomas
Leonard Leo directed money to Ginni Thomas, according to a new report. It's the latest news about money and gifts Clarence Thomas and his family have received.
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North Carolina Lt Gov Trashed 'Spoiled' School Shooting Survivors
Republican Mark Robinson, a leading candidate for governor, mocked the outcry from students who survived the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
DeSantis used Florida's whirlwind legislative session as a potential presidential launching pad
DeSantis, former President Donald Trump's top rival for the 2024 nomination, is expected to reveal his political plans after the session adjourns.
New York protesters demand criminal charges in chokehold killing on subway
Protesters in New York City on Friday called for charges against a former U.S. Marine who choked a homeless man to death on the subway they were both riding in, as the veteran's lawyers said he never intended to harm the man.
Arlington Cemetery pauses use of horses for 45 days due to concerns about their health
The horses that lead the caissons holding caskets of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery during funeral processions are taking a break for health reasons.
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Scope Ratings places US credit ratings under review for possible downgrade
Scope Ratings on Friday placed the United States of America's AA long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings in local and foreign currency under review for a possible downgrade due to longer run risks associated with the misuse of the debt ceiling instrument.
Why E. Jean Carroll Will Always Tell You She Is ‘Fine, Fabulous’
NEW YORK — When E. Jean Carroll testified this week in the civil trial around her battery and defamation suit against Donald Trump, it was a certain iteration of feminism — a style incubated in the 1990s, as game and buoyant as it was repressive — that had fallen under review. Now 79, Carroll...
Biden administration green lights nation’s first congestion pricing plan for New York
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority still needs another year to implement the plan
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Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law creating a new commission empowered to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors. Kemp said Friday that the measure will curb “far-left prosecutors” who are “making our communities less safe.”
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Mayorkas says Biden administration has targeted smugglers and is ready at the border
“The border is not open, it has not been open and it will not be open subsequent to May 11,” the Homeland Security secretary said about the lifting of Title 42.
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GOP takes aim at bureaucracy regulating American life: ‘Democracy dies in a cubicle’
The GOP is making moves to kill Biden's “administrative state" which it says is powerful enough to cripple American business but is shrouded from the public eye and congressional oversight.
Woman stabbed 15 times in apparently random deadly attack on hiking trail: Court docs
Lauren Heike was stabbed 15 times while hiking on a Phoenix trail last week, according to court documents. A suspect has been charged with murder in her death.
Justice Department to probe Binance over alleged ties to Russia: Report
Cryptocurrency company Binance is undergoing an investigation from the Department of Justice over possible transactions in Russia.
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US gets surprisingly robust jobs report
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story US gets surprisingly robust jobs reportThe Labor De…
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House Republicans are going after the White House and disputing its claims the GOP-led debt ceiling proposal would cut into Veterans Affairs benefits.
Mississippi impeding funds for Jackson's water, group says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has intentionally created hurdles that prevent the majority-Black capital city of Jackson from receiving enough money to repair a long-troubled water system that nearly collapsed last year, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Friday in announcing a new civil rights
apnews.comTrump, looking to regain 2016 magic, moves away from the Republican brand
Former President Donald Trump has all but dropped a key word from his vocabulary: Republican.
Engineers reduce risk of dam bursting near Russian-held Ukraine nuclear plant, TASS reports
Engineers have reduced the risk of a dam bursting and damaging a large Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine, a senior Russian official was quoted as saying by TASS news agency on Friday.
Fact check: No, RESTRICT Act doesn't allow government access to all communication
The RESTRICT act doesn’t give the government authority to monitor an individual's communications, according to legal experts.
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Biden nominee backs US-funded border wall in Jordan ‘to provide physical security’
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., quizzed President Biden's nominee to serve as ambassador to Jordan on the importance of border wall security, drawing a contrast to the U.S.
5 things to know about Gen. C.Q. Brown, Biden’s expected pick for Joint Chiefs chair
The Air Force officer, if confirmed, would succeed Gen. Mark Milley.
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SEC awards record $279 million to whistleblower
The whistleblower award more than doubles the previous record payount from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Banks’ new problem: The market is predicting they will fail
The chaos in the banking industry is one more headache for the Biden administration as officials try to steer the economy away from recession.
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Family demanding $10 million from middle school after child played cotton-picking game
The family of a black student at a northern Virginia middle school is seeking $10 million after they claim their child was forced to play a game about picking cotton.
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Lawyer says 'psychotic break' explains stepson's killing
DENVER (AP) — A lawyer for a Colorado woman who repeatedly stabbed and then shot her 11-year-old stepson before driving his body across the country said Friday that the brutality of the attack was the strongest evidence that the killing was the result of a “psychotic break."
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Judicial activist urged ‘no mention of Ginni’ in arranged payment to Clarence Thomas’s wife: WaPo
Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo urged that there be “no mention of Ginni” Thomas in an arranged payment to the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, The Washington Post rep…
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Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold
Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely.
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'Cowboy Up': Chris Sununu Calls On Trump To Stop Threatening To Skip Debates
"Get in the saddle. Show us what you got," the GOP New Hampshire governor said after Donald Trump hinted he may sit out some presidential primary events.
Justice Department asks for 25-year prison sentence for convicted Oath Keepers leader | CNN Politics
Prosecutors asked a federal judge Friday to sentence Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes to 25 years in prison – the government’s first sentencing request for a person convicted of seditious conspiracy related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.
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New Hampshire history marker for communist draws GOP anger
Republican officials in New Hampshire are objecting to a historical marker dedicated to labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, but who also led the Communist Party and was sent to prison.
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Sen. Tuberville blocking military nominees turns them into 'political pawns': former Defense secretaries
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., blocked 184 military promotions in protest of the Pentagon's abortion policy.
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Sotomayor didn’t recuse herself from Random House cases after getting $3 million for her memoir
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor participated in two cases involving Penguin Random House, even though she disclosed earning over $3 million from the company
Hillary Clinton calls for 'enforceable' code of ethics for Supreme Court justices
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she believes there should be a code of ethics for Supreme Court justices and that it should be enforced.
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Trump says in Carroll rape case deposition that stars have 'historically' grabbed women
The deposition of former President Donald Trump was released a day after lawyers for E. Jean Carroll rested their case at a federal civil trial in New York.
North Carolina rolls back supervision requirements for teen drivers
North Carolina's 12-month supervised driving period for learning permit holders will be permanently scaled back to six months under new legislation.
Justice Dept. Intensifying Efforts to Determine if Trump Hid Documents
Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents have obtained the confidential cooperation of a person who has worked for him at Mar-a-Lago, part of an intensifying effort to determine whether Trump ordered boxes containing sensitive material...
Florida Republicans increase budget for Ron DeSantis' election police effort
The Legislature authorized a roughly 20% increase for the office, even as its efforts have been widely criticized and many of the cases have been dismissed.
www.nbcnews.comEx-wives, 'Access Hollywood' and a 'big fat hoax': Notable moments from Trump's deposition in the E. Jean Carroll case
Highlights from Donald Trump's deposition in the E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation trial, including his response to the "Access Hollywood" tape.
Judge disciplined for using position to dodge traffic ticket
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — It wasn't the first time Judge C. Carter Williams had been pulled over by West Virginia law enforcement for minor violations.
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‘No other way to do it’: Biden about to go big on power plants
Historically strict EPA regulations on coal- and gas-fired power plants are due out next week. They face legal and political peril.
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Charges in NYC chokehold death may hinge on 'reasonableness'
The potential criminal charges against a U.S. Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold aboard a New York City subway train might depend on whether a “reasonable” New Yorker would have acted similarly.
apnews.comDeSantis courts evangelicals with strict abortion law; opponents counterpunch in his backyard
A multi-million-dollar initiative would roll back one of DeSantis’ signature policies by allowing abortion until a fetus is viable at about 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Apple's results send shares surging to nine-month high
Apple's stock surged nearly almost 5% on Friday, hitting a nine-month high and on track for its biggest one-day gain since November after the iPhone maker's quarterly results cheered investors worried about a potential recession.
Former GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty to gun charge
Former North Carolina GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn pleaded guilty to taking a loaded handgun through the Transportation Security Agency's checkpoint at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, his attorney said Friday.
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Georgia fake-elector defendants accept immunity in Trump probe
With immunity, those eight would be free to testify against any defendants.
Colorado politicians seek power to block social media users
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers pushed a bill to the governor’s desk that would allow politicians to block social media users from their private accounts, just weeks after the U.S.
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Arizona lawmaker expelled over drug cartel claims loses bid to reclaim seat
Expelled Republican Arizona state Rep. Liz Harris, who lost her seat after making claims about state officials and drug cartels, has been denied reentry into the state Legislature.
Iran protests: Football star Ali Karimi under travel ban, leaked papers show
Leaked papers seen by the BBC show Iran has targeted Ali Karimi for showing support for protesters.
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Congress is absent on immigration as Biden attempts to wrangle border crisis
The Biden administration is stepping in to manage waves of people arriving at the border asking for asylum because Congress hasn't updated immigration law for decades.
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Corpses pile up after nearly 200 killed in Congo floods
At least 176 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a regional governor said on Friday, as heavy rain destroyed buildings and forced aid workers to gather mud-clad corpses into piles.
Hard to read? Oregon GOP boycott comes down to reading level
Republicans who have blocked bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming health care in Oregon for the third straight day are basing their boycott on an obscure, 44-year-old state law that requires bill summaries to be written at the reading level of an eighth- or ninth-grader.
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Former NYPD academy with active indoor gun range to house illegal migrants after city faced 'no other options'
A former NYPD training academy was transformed into New York's latest migrant housing shelter, as the city deals with an influx of illegal immigrants from the southern border.
Remember when an Australian model stole a kiss from the then-Prince Charles? | CNN
During a morning swim on Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia, Charles was intercepted by a bikini-clad 26-year-old model.
www.cnn.comLatest Supreme Court revelations called 'foul breach of ethics standards'
New reporting on Supreme Court corruption has reignited calls for a code of conduct to be instituted for the justices.
Biden, taking on the robot economy, announces $140 million investment in AI research
With AI on the rise, the Biden administration announces a $140 million plan as CEOs from Google, Microsoft and ChatGPT meet at the White House.
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Americans don’t know who to blame for potential debt default, poll shows
Most people polled agree with Biden's view on debt payment, however.
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Bill Barr blasts Trump, says he lacks 'discipline' to be president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr had some harsh words for his old boss, former President Donald Trump, in a conversation with Fox News's Geraldo Rivera on Friday.
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FAA leader warns of summer travel 'havoc' if GOP cuts pass
The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration is warning that deep cuts in federal spending could make summer air travel worse. FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen told Congress on Friday that deep spending cuts in a House-passed bill would cause his agency to stop training new air...
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Biden defends son Hunter ahead of possible federal tax, gun charges
“My son has done nothing wrong,” Biden said in an interview with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle, as the Justice Department conclude a criminal investigation.
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April hiring gains reflect a still-resilient US job market
America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates, chronically high inflation and a banking crisis that could weaken the economy.
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The Memo: Tragic subway death sparks firestorm among New York Democrats
The killing of a troubled man in a New York City subway car earlier this week has ignited a political firestorm. The battle is not the usual partisan fight between Democrats and Republicans, but in…
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2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay
Authorities say a gunman apparently firing at random killed eight people and wounded 14 in two Serbian villages. Thursday’s attack shook a nation still in the throes of grief over a mass shooting at a school a day earlier.
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Eyes on 2024: Democrats are all in for Allred
Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred's campaign raised more than $2 million in the first 36 hours of his Senate run.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned in historic Coronation
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been crowned on a day of pageantry, history - and downpours.
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Meet the House Republicans Who Democrats Hope Will Defect on the Debt Limit
WASHINGTON — House Democrats who this week began a long-shot bid attempting to force a debt limit increase bill to the floor are pinning their hopes not just on a convoluted legislative gambit, but also on another highly improbable feat: getting a small group of Republicans to cross party lines...
U.S. launches $4 billion effort to electrify U.S. ports, cut emissions
The Biden administration on Friday launched a $4 billion effort to electrify U.S. ports and cut heavy duty truck emissions as the government looks to address disproportionate impacts on nearby communities.
Listen both ways: Blind walkers winning safer road crossings
A federal judge's ruling blasting Chicago planners for not equipping more of their intersections with audible signals that help blind pedestrians cross busy streets has given advocates a victory they call long overdue.
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Fox demands Media Matters stop publishing leaked Tucker Carlson videos | CNN Business
Fox sent a cease-and-desist letter on Friday to Media Matters, the progressive watchdog, and its president, demanding that it take down embarrassing behind-the-scenes videos of Tucker Carlson attacking Fox News’ streaming service and making crude remarks while joking with staff.
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Kentucky memorial honoring fallen police officers vandalized with American flag burnings
A memorial in Louisville, Kentucky honoring fallen law enforcement officers was vandalized this week by the burning of two American flags draped over it.
TurboTax customers to receive checks for $141M settlement
In a settlement agreement last year, TurboTax’s owner Intuit Inc. was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were deceived into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free, federally-supported tax services.
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Left-wing protesters return to Supreme Court justices' homes as Democrats target Clarence Thomas
Left-wing protesters have again descended upon the homes of conservative Supreme Court justices after Democrats have set their sights on Justice Clarence Thomas.
Hillary Clinton calls for 'enforceable' code of ethics for Supreme Court justices
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she believes there should be a code of ethics for Supreme Court justices and that it should be enforced.
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Ron DeSantis' backers see his legislative victories as rocket fuel for 2024
The Florida governor's presidential aspirations needed a boost after months of lagging poll numbers and attacks from Trump.
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Paraguay far-right populist presidential candidate arrested
Police in Paraguay have detained Paraguayo Cubas, a far-right populist who came in third in Sunday’s presidential election and had alleged without evidence that the vote was marred by fraud.
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Why Asa Hutchinson isn’t scared of Trump, Biden, or impossible odds
Former two-term Arkansas governor sees a path to victory by denouncing Trump and promoting his own surprisingly unorthodox record.
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Stocks rally while Treasuries fall as US jobs data brightens outlook
A global gauge of stocks rallied and U.S. Treasuries and gold sold off on Friday as strong U.S. jobs data brightened the economic outlook and traders pared expectations of Federal Reserve easing after a long spate of rate hikes.
Burger King to close up to 400 locations nationwide this year
In the heat of a tightening market, Burger King is set to close up to 400 locations across the United States this year as concerns of recession persist.
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'This is all on you,' rapist wrote woman who was ready to testify against him before 7 were found dead in Oklahoma
“I thought I was protecting people," said Kaitlyn Babb, who says she was a teen when Jesse McFadden lured her into a relationship while he was in prison.
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'Yellowstone' to end in November, sequel starts in December
The popular Paramount network drama “Yellowstone” starring Kevin Costner will end in November with a batch of episodes that concludes its fifth season. Paramount said Friday that a sequel will begin shortly after, in December.
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Federal judge imposes longest sentence yet for Jan. 6 defendant
Peter Schwartz was sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison. Prosecutors said he was the first to throw a folding chair at officers protecting the Capitol’s Lower West Terrace.
www.nbcnews.comOver 2,000 migrants kidnapped in Mexico last year
Mexico's government says over 2,000 migrants were kidnapped by smuggling gangs and drug cartels in 2022, as authorities mounted a successful search for 10 Colombians abducted in northern Mexico this week
GOP Rep. Mace says her party 'can't be a**holes to women' on abortion if they want to win 2024
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is calling on her GOP colleagues to adopt a more centrist approach to abortion ahead of the 2024 election cycle.
Watchdog urges FEC to probe Herschel Walker campaign over $535,200 payment
A government watchdog organization is urging the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to investigate former GOP Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s campaign over a payment that Walker allegedly…
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Yearlong DEA operation cracks down on cartel associates distributing drugs in the US
Yearlong DEA operation cracks down on cartel associates distributing drugs in the United States
What we know about the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway
Neely, 30, died after he was held in a chokehold for about 15 minutes in an altercation on a subway train, according to a witness. His death was ruled a homicide.
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Attorneys for Menendez brothers claim new evidence could overturn life sentences | CNN
Attorneys for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents, say new evidence shows the convictions and life sentences should be overturned, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
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'Killer clown' victim's son reflects on 33-year fight for justice
After years of dead ends and long legal battles, Marlene Warren's son said he feels that he is at peace following the plea deal of the "killer clown" of Wellington.
Trump deposition video released in E. Jean Carroll civil case
Former President Trump strongly denied the rape accusation against him from writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s deposition video was released publicly for the first time today. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett has the latest on the civil trial.
www.nbcnews.comWhy Asa Hutchinson isn’t scared of Trump, Biden, or impossible odds
Former two-term Arkansas governor sees a path to victory by denouncing Trump and promoting his own surprisingly unorthodox record.
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Conservative Party leader blasts Trudeau for saying he's not 'woke enough'
Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre responded Friday to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accusing him of not being "woke" enough.
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4 charged in connection with burglary at Houston Astros player Jose Altuve's home: Police
Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at Houston Astros player Jose Altuve's home in March, police announced Friday.
The Right’s Economic Populism Is Breaking Progressives’ Brains
When two American Prospect writers expressed tentative praise for the deposed Tucker Carlson, the response was instant and furious.
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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues
DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?
www.bbc.comJustices’ quiet response to ethics crisis reveals a lesson in PR management
There’s risk in the high court staying tight-lipped as controversies unfold, some crisis management experts say.
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Fox News footage captures hundreds of migrants crossing into Texas as Title 42’s end approaches
Migrants are already surging in numbers ahead of the expiration of the Title 42 public health order next week, amid fears of a new exacerbated crisis at the border.
Trump defends comments from 'Access Hollywood' tape during deposition: 'True with stars'
Portions of former President Trump’s 2022 video deposition have been released as part of the E. Jean Carroll case. NBC News' Ron Allen reports on the video shown to the jury.
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New York City mayor announces plan to transport willing migrants to locations outside the city ahead of expected surge | CNN
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday the city will ship willing migrants to other neighboring New York communities ahead of a surge of migrants expected to arrive in the city following the expiration of Title 42 next week.
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Foreign purchase of land near U.S. bases would need federal okay under proposed rule
The move comes after lawmakers objected to a Chinese firm trying to build a plant near an Air Force base in North Dakota.
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Five key moments from Walensky’s tenure at CDC
Rochelle Walensky, who has served as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since the start of the Biden administration, announced Friday that she will leave the agency la…
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DEA seizes 44 million fentanyl pills in one year of tracking cartels
The Drug Enforcement Administration published the results of a yearlong operation Friday, revealing a massive fentanyl trafficking scheme.
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Biden picks Neera Tanden as top domestic policy adviser
Tanden, a longtime Democratic aide who has served in the Obama and Clinton administrations, will replace Susan Rice at the Domestic Policy Council.
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Gold slides on US jobs growth as Fed-led rally fizzles
Gold beat a fast retreat on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls data tempered expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Biden warns debt ceiling crisis could cost jobs and undo economic progress
The president and four top leaders from Congress are scheduled to meet next week to discuss the looming debt limit deadline.
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US weekly oil & gas rig count falls by the most since February, Baker Hughes says
U.S. energy firms cut the most oil and natural gas rigs in a week since February, energy services firm Baker Hughes Co said in its closely followed report on Friday.
Treasury yields and stocks rise after another strong jobs report
Treasury yields rose on Friday, and the stock market was in the black after the latest employment report came in better than expected.
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Former Trump campaign staffer subpoenaed by DOJ is now working for House committee on elections
The FBI subpoenaed Thomas Lane for his records at his Virginia home. He now works on the House Administration Committee.
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WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer emergency
The World Health Organization says that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency. The announcement on Friday marks a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions of people worldwide.
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FDA considering first over-the-counter birth control pill
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
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CDC's Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning. Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
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COVID vaccine protection against infection drops after 6 months, protection against severe disease strong: Study
A new study found that the original COVID-19 vaccines saw their effectiveness decline against infection with the omicron variant to less than 20%.
Detroit elementary school temporarily closed as illness sickens 2 dozen
The Marcus Garvey Academy will remain closed until Monday after nearly two dozen students were sickened and one student died.
Kindergartner dies amid an outbreak of unidentified illnesses at Detroit school
Parents should look out for flulike symptoms among children ages 4 to 7, the Health Department said.
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FDA recalls more than 500K COVID tests over bacteria risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled more than 500,000 COVID-19 tests over concerns of them being contaminated with bacteria. The FDA said in a release Thursday that consumers …
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Medicaid expansion for new moms wins approval in Missouri
New mothers could get a full year of Medicaid health-care coverage under legislation given final approval in Missouri. The bill passed Friday would add Missouri to a growing list of states offering 12 months of coverage to lower-income women after they give birth.
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Probiotics: Should you be taking one for gut health?
Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.
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Navy doctors and dentists are told they owe 3 more years of service after military admits to another record-keeping error
It is the second time in a week that military officials have publicly admitted to discovering administrative oversights that have derailed lives.
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Governor of New Mexico sees progress on health, poverty
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided an exuberant overview Friday of her approach to improving public health during a second term in office, touching on initiatives ranging from children's nutrition to reproductive health care and the regulation of oilfield pollution
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CDC's Covid tracking changes come as '99 percent plus' of the U.S. is at low levels
As the global public health emergency comes to a close, the agency will focus on wastewater samples, hospitalized patients and Covid-related deaths.
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Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas hospital's care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said Friday he's seeking evidence of alleged “potentially illegal activity” but did not elaborate.
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Former WWE star Sara Lee, 30, died by suicide, Texas medical examiner rules
The winner of the 2015 WWE “Tough Enough” took amphetamines, alcohol and sleeping pills, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner.
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