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Supreme Court adopts code of conduct amid ethics scrutiny
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday announced it has formally adopted what it called a new code of conduct following allegations of ethics lapses, although its impact is likely to be limited because the justices are left to enforce it themselves.
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The Supreme Court on Monday unveiled a code of conduct in an attempt to bolster the public’s confidence in the court after months of news stories alleging that some of the justices have been skirting ethics regulations.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown gets blowback from conservatives, but support from Democrats
The House is set to vote on the extension as early as Tuesday.
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Former Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty in Georgia criminal case shed light on election reversal efforts in conversations with prosecutors | CNN Politics
Four former Donald Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty in the Georgia 2020 election interference criminal case shed new light on their efforts in videotaped conversations they had with prosecutors, according to portions of those videos obtained and published by news outlets, including that the...
www.cnn.comPoll shows Trump beating Biden in the electoral college but losing the popular vote in 2024 race
The results show Trump flipping four states that were crucial to Biden's 2020 victory: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
House blocks Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to oust Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed by a bipartisan vote of 209-201.
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Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis says senior official said Trump was ‘not going to leave’ White House - Washington Examiner
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis told prosecutors that former President Donald Trump was "not going to leave" the White House in 2021 no matter what. As part of her plea deal, Ellis gave proffer sessions with Fulton County attorneys — confidential video interviews, portions of which were...
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U.S. backs claim Hamas uses Gaza hospitals as military cover amid hopes for hostages' release
The White House said on Tuesday its independent intelligence supported Israel's claim that Hamas was using Gaza's hospitals, including its biggest, to hide command posts and hostages while a glimmer of progress emerged in hostage negotiations.
Trump legal news brief: Judge Cannon rejects Jack Smith’s request for December deadlines in classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon rejects a motion by special counsel Jack Smith’s team seeking to establish December deadlines for former President Trump’s lawyers to identify the evidence they will seek to use in court.
Trump rivals drop out and fade away, pitting Nikki Haley versus Ron DeSantis for second
Tim Scott's surprise departure from the presidential race was just the latest event pointing to a consolidation of the non-Trump options in the GOP primary campaign.
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Paul Pelosi testifies in federal trial of David DePape, accused in hammer attack; "I recognized I was in serious danger"
Paul Pelosi on Monday described on the witness stand the shocking intrusion at his and his wife Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco mansion a year ago that culminated in a brutal hammer attack that fractured his skull.
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Democrat Gabe Amo takes seat in House, temporarily narrowing Johnson’s GOP majority - Washington Examiner
The House swore in its newest Democratic member on Monday evening, filling one of two vacant seats and bringing the party’s conference back up to 213 members for the first time in nearly six months. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI) was sworn in to the lower chamber after winning a special election last week...
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Ex-Fox News reporter sues network, saying he was fired for challenging lies about 2020 election
Jason Donner said in the suit that his dismissal was part of a "purge" of journalists who publicly stated the truth: Donald Trump lost.
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US House stalls vote to impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas
A small group of Republicans joined Democrats in pushing off the effort to impeach the secretary.
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Image of Obama bowing to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is altered | Fact check
Two legitimate photographs were used to make it appear as if Obama bowed to Khamenei.
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Analysis: How Haley could eclipse DeSantis to become the Trump alternative | CNN Politics
The most important question in the GOP presidential race for the next few weeks isn’t if anyone can narrow Donald Trump’s imposing lead over his rivals; it’s whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley can surpass the other clearly enough to create a genuine...
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6 things to know about the Supreme Court’s new ethics code
The court's adoption of a formal code of conduct is a first — but it's unlikely to be a transformation.
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APEC 2023 continues this week in San Francisco: Biden, Xi Jinping to meet during summit
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an intergovernmental forum of 21 economies throughout the Asia-Pacific region, is set for San Francisco.
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Exclusive: Rep. Ilhan Omar To Introduce First Bill To Block U.S. Weapons For Israel Since Gaza War Began
The Minnesota Democrat is taking aim at a $320 million package of bomb equipment that the Biden administration wants to provide to Israel's military.
Takeaways from Donald Trump Jr.’s return to court in the $250 million civil fraud trial | CNN Politics
Donald Trump Jr. returned to the witness stand Monday to give his family’s side of the story in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud trial against Donald Trump.
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Maryanne Trump Barry, retired federal judge and sister of Donald Trump, dead at 86
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from her role as a federal appeals court judge in 2019.
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Trump says special counsel Jack Smith and others will end up in a mental institution if he's re-elected
A gag order prohibiting the former president from making critical comments about the federal prosecutors was paused this month.
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White House responds to GOP bill for funding government: 'They have wasted time'
The White House responded to Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed funding bill just days before the government is expected to run out of money.
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Democrats signal support for Speaker Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown
After initially blasting the new Republican speaker's idea of a two-step, "laddered" funding bill, President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats now say they are open to it.
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Israeli soldiers inside Gaza's biggest hospital
An eyewitness inside the hospital says they saw tanks and soldiers enter its main emergency department.
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See what Donald Trump Jr. had to say after being called back to stand in N.Y. fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. defends father's 'incredible vision' while testifying in a New York fraud trial. 'He's an artist with real estate. He sees things other people don't.'
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Supreme Court adopts modified ethics code after pressure from Hill Dems
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a new "Code of Conduct" following months of heightened scrutiny from Democrats pushing for new ethics laws for the high court.
Investigations swirl around Eric Adams. Here’s all of them.
The inquires have become a major distraction for the first-term Democratic mayor of New York.
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Images released of cocaine found in White House - Washington Examiner
Images of the cocaine found in the White House have been released, though the culprit remains a mystery. The photos were released due to a Daily Mail Freedom of Information Act request. The cocaine was discovered in the White House on July 2, prompting an evacuation and extensive investigation...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIlhan Omar headed for primary rematch after narrow 2022 victory
Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced Sunday that he would launch a primary challenge to progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), after losing the primary race narrowly in 2022. Samuels, a moderate Democrat, announced his bid for Omar’s congressional seat in an interview...
Gaza hospital evacuation efforts falter amid heavy fighting
The director of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has warned that all of its aid operations in Gaza will soon stop because of a lack of fuel in Gaza.
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Donald Trump's older sister Maryanne Trump Barry dead at 86, NYPD confirms
Maryanne Trump Barry, the older sister of former President Donald Trump, has died Monday at the age of 86, the New York City Police Department confirmed.
Biden’s rift with progressive left will be on display at APEC summit in San Francisco
President Joe Biden's problems with his party's left flank are on display in San Francisco as progressives protest his policies on trade and Israel.
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Tim Scott returns to Senate as GOP colleagues grapple with Trump’s primary lead - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-SC) withdrawal from the 2024 GOP presidential race comes as elected Republicans reckon with the increasing likelihood that former President Donald Trump will be the party’s nominee. Scott announced his surprise decision to suspend his campaign on Sunday evening, a move most...
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Paul Pelosi details attack and arduous recovery while on stand in DePape federal trial | CNN Politics
Paul Pelosi recounted in a California courtroom Monday the shock he felt last year as he awoke to a man armed with a hammer in the San Francisco home he shares with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, telling jurors how he later came to in a pool of blood after he was violently struck in the head.
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Israel Gaza: Hospitals caught on front line of war
Thousands of people are trapped in Gaza's few functioning hospitals as fighting draws ever closer.
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Military told FBI of Capitol riot suspect after Jan. 6 attack. He remained free for years
Gregory Yetman was identified in a USA TODAY investigation in early 2023. Court documents show the FBI concluded he is the suspect known as #278 AFO.
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Yellen says she disagrees with Moody's outlook on US debt
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday pushed back on Moody's decision last week to cut its outlook on U.S. debt, saying the U.S. economy is strong and the Treasury market is both safe and liquid.
Senate Democrat to blogger on Amtrak ride: ‘I’m gonna have you thrown off this train’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) had a tense conversation on Monday with journalist Aaron Maté on an Amtrak train when the lawmaker was repeatedly asked about pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. The confrontation began when Maté started his video recording of Coons, who was sitting in front of him on the...
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Senate GOP campaign arm hits Rick Scott primary opponent with finance complaint
The complaint alleges that Florida Senate candidate Keith Gross is improperly using his company to finance a GOP primary campaign against Sen. Rick Scott.
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Donald Trump Jr. returns to witness stand as New York fraud trial enters new phase
Donald Trump Jr. appeared on the witness stand for the second time as the trial, now in its second month, entered a new phase.
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D.C. AG hits back at Jordan, Comer in Leonard Leo probe
The investigation centers on whether the conservative judicial activist abused laws governing nonprofits.
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Donald Trump hung up on Kim Kardashian as she sought his endorsement for clemency plea, book says
Donald Trump hung up on Kim Kardashian during a 2021 call as she sought his assistance with a clemency case, according to a forthcoming book.
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Nikki Haley's campaign announces $10 million in ad spending for Iowa and New Hampshire
The advertisement reservation marks the biggest investment Nikki Haley's campaign has made to date.
www.cbsnews.comAs Trump Vows Vengeance Against ‘Vermin,’ Republicans Look The Other Way
"I don’t use that kind of language, but it’s a free country,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said of Donald Trump vowing to purge his political opponents.
Nate Silver says it's risky for Dems to nominate Biden
“Democrats would be taking a huge risk by replacing Biden — but they’re also taking a huge risk by nominating him,” Silver wrote.
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Here’s how a government shutdown could impact the US
From Social Security checks to national parks, here’s how a government shutdown would (or wouldn't) disrupt the United States.
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Conservative legal group sues Maryland school board for violating free speech rights - Washington Examiner
America First Legal filed a lawsuit Monday against the school board for Montgomery County, Maryland, and the county's superintendent, Monifa McKnight. The lawsuit claims that the Board of Education deprived two citizens, Matthew Foldi and Bethany Mandel, of their rights to the First Amendment...
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Military families and retired service members lobby to end Tuberville's blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change the Pentagon's abortion policy, employing maneuvers to hold up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
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Gang says ICBC paid ransom over hack that disrupted US Treasury market
China's biggest lender, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, paid a ransom after it was hacked last week, a Lockbit ransomware gang representative said on Monday in a statement which Reuters was unable to independently verify.
Israel right-wing ministers' comments add fuel to Palestinian fears
“Some of that rhetoric can be seen as potentially genocidal from the way that it dehumanizes Palestinian civilians,” one expert told NBC News after comments by Israeli government officials.
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Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial
The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York.
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Las Vegas teen dies after being attacked by 15 people while defending friend, father says
The victim was involved in a fight on Nov. 1, according to Las Vegas police. Their investigation continues.
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Tennessee woman runs for office after state's abortion ban puts her life at risk
Allie Phillips decided to run for office after being forced to leave Tennessee to get an abortion.
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With the Trump business empire on the brink, Don Jr. breaks out an elevator pitch
In an ongoing civil fraud case, Donald Trump Jr. launched his father's legal defense with characteristic Trump bombast — and a fancy slideshow.
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Liberal justices object as Supreme Court rejects prisoner's exercise claim
The case concerns Michael Johnson, a prisoner with mental health issues, who was denied almost all opportunities to exercise for three years while in solitary confinement.
www.nbcnews.comIsrael-Hamas war: what we know on day 39
Hundreds remain trapped in Gaza’s largest hospital as fighting rages outside; Joe Biden says he expects ‘less intrusive action’
Ilhan Omar faces Democratic primary challenge from candidate hitting her 'missteps'
Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced that he will once against try to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., in the 2024 Democratic primary.
Democrats keep door open to Johnson continuing resolution as shutdown deadline nears - Washington Examiner
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate signaled openness on Monday to a Republican funding bill they had panned as unserious only days ago. Over the weekend, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled a "laddered" continuing resolution that extends government funding in two stages, with some...
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Photo of praying US soldiers predates Israel-Hamas war by many years | Fact check
The photo has been online since at least 2017, predating the Israel-Hamas war by six years. No American soldiers have been deployed to the country.
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'I was in serious danger,' Paul Pelosi tells trial
Mr Pelosi says his attacker was searching for his wife Nancy Pelosi, whom he "had to take out".
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US forces have been attacked at least 4 times since Sunday strikes in Syria | CNN Politics
US forces came under attack at least four more times by Iran-backed groups in Syria after the US military carried out air strikes on targets associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps on Sunday, a US official told CNN.
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Israel-Hamas war stokes tensions in Europe
Governments are struggling with how to balance fears of rising antisemitism and the rights of protesters who for weeks have marched in the streets of the continent’s biggest cities.
www.nbcnews.comUS officials sign memo criticizing White House for ‘unwillingness to de-escalate’ Israel-Hamas war
Memo gives glimpse of intense internal opposition to Biden’s strategy in the war, in which he has maintained support for Israel
Comer, Jordan subpoena former White House counsel for testimony related to Biden's classified docs
FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed former White House Counsel Dana Remus and requested transcribed interviews from several other officials with knowledge of President Biden’s alleged improper retention of...
House to consider stopgap funding measure today to avert government shutdown
Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
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Asia stocks rise ahead of US inflation data; yen stumbles
The Japanese yen flirted with one-year lows, putting it back in the intervention zone.
Former British PM Cameron is back after Braverman ousted for Palestinian views
British PM Rishi Sunak fires interior minister Suella Braverman for comments on Israel-Hamas war. Her replacement? Former leader David Cameron.
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DeSantis dispatches 3 top aides to Iowa
The Florida governor is putting his chips all in on the Hawkeye State.
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Paul Pelosi hammer trial: Pelosi recalls waking up in pool of his own blood - Washington Examiner
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), testified Monday about the night he "woke up in a pool of his own blood" after being attacked by a man who broke into his house carrying zip ties and a hammer and demanded to speak to his wife."The door opened and a very
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US Supreme Court takes on ethics row with first-ever code of conduct
Judges have been criticised for failing to disclose gifts and holiday arrangements they received.
www.bbc.comIsrael-Hamas war stokes tensions in Europe
Governments are struggling with how to balance fears of rising antisemitism and the rights of protesters who for weeks have marched in the streets of the continent’s biggest cities.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's Plan To Slash Federal Jobs Has People Asking... Wait, What?!?
The Republican presidential candidate's "unrestrained chainsaw" plan prompted lots of questions on social media.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger announces 2025 run for Virginia governor
The Democrat will not seek re-election to Congress next year, leaving her competitive seat open in the 2024 election.
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Supreme Court adopts formal code of conduct amid scrutiny over ethics practices
The new code of conduct was signed by all nine Supreme Court justices, but it's unclear how it will be enforced.
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China is using the world’s largest known online disinformation operation to harass Americans, a CNN review finds | CNN
The Chinese government has built up the world’s largest known online disinformation operation and is using it to harass US residents, politicians, and businesses—at times threatening its targets with violence, a CNN review of court documents and public disclosures by social media companies has...
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WH refuses to say if it will support cooperation with subpoena in Biden classified docs investigation
The White House refused to say if it would support cooperation with a subpoena for a former official to testify in the Biden classified documents investigation.
Rep. Jamie Raskin Delivers Ominous Prediction For Donald Trump's Potential Second Term
The Maryland Democrat warned what would be to come from a second Trump administration.
‘I’ve seen better run city council campaigns’: Tim Scott’s allies fume after exit
The South Carolina senator told just two campaign staff members of his plan to drop out.
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House votes to refer impeachment of Mayorkas to committee | CNN Politics
The House has voted to refer a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors to the House Homeland Security Committee.
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Louisiana Tech University stabbings leave 4 injured
One of the four victims was a graduate student. The others were not students, the university said in a statement.
www.nbcnews.comEx-Trump White House Press Secretary Isn't Buying Ivanka Trump's Testimony
One claim in particular from Donald Trump's "very, very smart" daughter "kind of rang a little not true to me," said Stephanie Grisham.
Israeli military says it found signs hostages were held in Gaza hospital
The Israeli military shared video and photographs on Monday showing what it said were weapons stored by Hamas in the basement of a children's hospital in Gaza where it also said hostages appear to have been held.
Analysis: Trump’s extreme rhetoric conjures the prospect of a presidency like no other | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is promising a second presidency that would be an aberration in American history.
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Mayorkas avoids impeachment, dealing a blow to House conservatives
The number of migrants crossing into the U.S. reached a record high last year.
Biden courts a final Indo-Pacific ally ahead of meeting with China’s Xi - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden hosted Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House Monday for a series of bilateral discussions, just two days before the president is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco for a long-awaited summit.Biden has spent the better part of the last...
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Israeli peace activist identified after being kidnapped, killed by Hamas terrorists
74-year-old Vivian Silver, the Israeli peace activist and leader of Women Wage Peace, has been identified, five weeks after she was kidnapped and killed by Hamas terrorists.
Secret Service agent on Biden’s granddaughter’s security detail fired weapon in response to car break-in | CNN Politics
A US Secret Service agent on President Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden’s security detail shot at individuals attempting to break into a US government vehicle in Georgetown, CNN has learned.
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Daily Briefing: Thousands trapped in Gaza hospital
The fate of civilians seeking shelter and care grows more desperate. Here is the news to know Monday.
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Tim Scott's campaign picks up the pieces after surprise exit
The senator met with staff members in South Carolina after surprising them by dropping out. A mix of campaign problems and Trump’s dominance made the decision feel inevitable.
www.nbcnews.comJen Psaki Warns Of Trump's Plan To 'Unravel The Rule Of Law'
Psaki, a former White House press secretary under Biden, admitted her former boss "isn't perfect" but voters should understand "the alternative."
Leading Tim Scott backer to co-host New York fundraiser for Nikki Haley
Eric Levine had been raising money for Scott, who dropped out of the GOP primary on Sunday.
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What Republicans don't understand about how Biden really wins elections
Republicans don't grasp how the Biden administration has weaponized the federal government around elections. The GOP needs to figure out how to respond to this abuse of power.
Hunter Biden special counsel defended integrity of his probe in House interview | CNN Politics
In a recent interview with lawmakers, special counsel David Weiss pushed back against claims that his probe into Hunter Biden was tainted by politics and pledged that his final report will clear the air on some of the most scrutinized internal disputes from his tenure, according to a transcript...
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Donald Trump's use of the word 'vermin' draws more comparisons to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
Trump used the term at least twice, reminding many of how dictators like Germany's Hitler and Italy's Mussolini compared their enemies to rodents.
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Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria
Russia, Syria accused of using world’s focus on Gaza to escalate attacks in Idlib; US targets Iran-backed groups.
Israeli Defense Forces release video showing evidence of Hamas weapons, tunnels linking to hospital basements
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) video taken from a tunnel linking to the Rantisi Hospital shows where Hamas based operations and left weapons like vests packed with explosives.
House blocks Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment resolution
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last week.
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U.S.-China relations are now more about crisis prevention
After another rocky year of U.S.-China tensions, the two countries' presidents are set to meet this week for the second time since Joe Biden took office.
Man grabs microphone from Greta Thunberg for bringing politics into climate protest - Washington Examiner
A man grabbed a microphone from the hands of climate change activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday after she invited women from Afghanistan and Gaza to take the stage at her protest in Amsterdam. The man, who has not been identified, claimed he did not attend her event to hear about "politics" and...
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'Carnival atmosphere:' Jack Smith objects to TV broadcast of Donald Trump's 2020 trial
Prosecutor: Trump wants 'to create a carnival atmosphere from which he hopes to profit by distracting' from 'the charges against him.'
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"There was malice intent": Gov. Newsom says arson caused massive fire under I-10 freeway in Downtown LA
During a press conference on Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom disclosed that a preliminary investigation revealed that arson appears to be the cause of the massive inferno that forced the indefinite closure of the I-10 Freeway over the weekend.
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Analysis: Mike Johnson adds an interesting twist to the familiar government shutdown plotline | CNN Politics
The broad outlines of the government spending fight as it stands in November are the same as they were in October. But House Speaker Mike Johnson may be on course to avoid a partial government shutdown with relatively little drama, at least for now.
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Defense manufacturers fear fallout from 'Buy American' politics
Manufacturing groups, and even some allies, say now’s not the right time to be protectionist.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel says it will raid al-Shifa – Ministry
Palestinian Health Ministry spokesman says Israel informed officials it will raid largest health facility in Gaza Strip.
Blinken acknowledges disagreements within State Department on Israel-Hamas war in email to staff | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged disagreements within the State Department over the Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war in an email to staff Monday.
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Brazen ransomware attack on US unit of Chinese banking giant has financial sector on alert | CNN Business
A ransomware attack on a US unit of the powerful Industrial and Commercial Bank of China that may have contributed to a brief market sell-off on Thursday was a significant escalation for cybercriminals that underscored how big hacks can disrupt business for even the best-resourced companies...
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If Gaza were in your city, how much would be destroyed?
More than half of Gaza’s homes have been damaged by Israel’s bombardments and at least 1.5 million people are displaced.
EU urges ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel as Hamas uses ‘hospitals and civilians as human shields’ - Washington Examiner
The European Union urged Israel to demonstrate "maximum restraint to ensure the protection of civilians," even as it acknowledged and condemned Hamas's use of hospitals and civilians as "shields."EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell issued a statement on Monday at a meeting of the block's...
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Trump 'increasingly sour' on RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, as GOP grapples with recent losses
A string of losses this fall has some Trump allies lobbying for the resignation of Ronna McDaniel, longtime chair of the Republican National Committee.
Black voters say they're turning away from 'weak' Biden in 2024: 'He didn't change anything'
President Biden may be losing support from Black Democrats in 2024, a new report says, pointing to recent polling and efforts by the DNC to attract Black voters.
Supreme Court attempts to address ethics concerns with new code of conduct but leaves many questions unanswered | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday announced a code of conduct in an attempt to bolster the public’s confidence in the court after months of news stories alleging that some of the justices have been skirting ethics regulations.
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Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
One of the agents opened fire, but no one was struck by the gunfire, the Secret Service said in a statement.
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Eighth grader banned from all sports events after eye paint deemed 'blackface'
A middle school student in California has been banned from all athletic events and suspended after the eye paint he wore to a high school football game was deemed "blackface."
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Gaza’s Aqsa hospital warns patients, babies may end up in mass graves soon
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warns that patients’ next transfer will be to mass graves if Israeli aggression continues.
Hearing for two South Koreans accused of running ‘high-end’ US brothel ring is delayed | CNN Politics
A court hearing for two South Koreans charged with operating brothels in the US to determine whether they will be held behind bars pending an outcome in the case has been delayed until next week.
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New book details Trump lawyers’ secret meeting with Jack Smith ahead of DC indictment
ABC’s Jonathan Karl offers an account of a fateful July 27 meeting in his forthcoming book.
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‘Assault on free speech’: Chaos grips Britain as Israel-Hamas war flares
A cabinet reshuffle kicks off a new week in British politics, amid concerns for civil liberties.
Here’s How Biden Can Turn It Around
Top Democrats agree that the president needs more aggressiveness, more help from his friends and a few more friends. Liz Cheney, Rahm Emanuel and Mitt Romney can help.
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China has a sweeping vision to reshape the world – and countries are listening | CNN
Xi Jinping has a plan for how the world should work, and one year into his norm-shattering third term as Chinese leader, he’s escalating his push to challenge America’s global leadership – and put his vision front and center.
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Avoiding a government shutdown is first major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson
House Republicans hope their two-tiered continuing resolution will pass in time to avert a government shutdown.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 629
As the war enters its 629th day, these are the main developments.
Tim Scott stresses unity amid campaign exit, says he won't endorse another 2024 candidate
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., announced the suspension of his presidential campaign and shared key takeaways from his time on the campaign trail on "Sunday Night in America."
Sinema left the Democratic Party. Democratic donors left her too.
A POLITICO analysis of campaign finance data reveals a tough road ahead if the Arizona independent runs for reelection.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Jabalia
Hospitals in Gaza continue to be surrounded by Israeli forces, tens of thousands of civilians remain in northern Gaza.
Newsom’s skipping COP
Modest expectations for this month’s Dubai climate talks mean no one’s too exercised about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s absence.
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The eight states that could have abortion referendums on the ballot in 2024 - Washington Examiner
The backlash to legislative attempts to limit abortion access proved to be a winning strategy for Democrats during last week's off-year elections in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Now, Democrats are moving to get more abortion measures on the ballot during next year's pivotal...
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Anti-Palestinian sentiment rises amid bipartisan US support for Israel
Both Republican and Democratic politicians have shown staunch support for Israel despite mounting death toll in Gaza.
Massive fire that closed Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally, governor says | CNN
The massive fire that forced the indefinite closure of Interstate 10, a major traffic artery in Los Angeles, was set intentionally, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
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The Marvels bombs at weekend box office after anti-woke backlash - Washington Examiner
The Marvels flopped as the lowest-grossing opening weekend in the 15 years since the release of the original Iron Man. The latest female-led Marvel Cinematic Universe film opened to $47 million domestically and was just under $100 million worldwide. KYRSTEN SINEMA IS FACING ONE BIG PROBLEM AFTER...
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Supreme Court adopts ethics code as justices face criticism over financial disclosures
The move followed criticism over reports about undisclosed gifts and travel received by some members of the high court, includes Justice Clarence Thomas.
‘An extreme response’: Republicans move to kill Trump’s HIV-fighting program
The GOP-controlled House has proposed a deep cut to the former president’s AIDS-fighting program.
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Special counsel says Trump wants Jan. 6 trial to be a ‘media event’ as it argues against live court TV | CNN Politics
The special counsel’s office is pushing back against Donald Trump using his Washington, DC, federal criminal trial as a spectacle, after Trump’s lawyers told the court this weekend he’d support cameras in the courtroom.
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Why can't women get better care for menopause or heart attacks? Jill Biden wants answers
First lady Jill Biden launched an effort to improve research into women's health. Agencies have 45 days to come up with solutions.
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House Republicans eye prime opportunity in Virginia after Democrat announces run for governor
House Republicans' chances of keeping their majority got slightly easier on Monday when a vulnerable Democrat announced she would not be seeking re-election.
CDC warns doctors to watch for lead poisoning related to cinnamon applesauce as investigation continues | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning health care providers to be on the lookout for children who may have been exposed to lead after eating cinnamon-flavored applesauce products.
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White House reveals 3-year-old American among Hamas hostages | CNN Politics
A 3-year-old American citizen toddler is one of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, the White House said Sunday.
www.cnn.comDonald Trump's older sister Maryanne Trump Barry dead at 86, NYPD confirms
Maryanne Trump Barry, the older sister of former President Donald Trump, has died Monday at the age of 86, the New York City Police Department confirmed.
I Was Obama’s 2012 Campaign Manager. There’s No Need to Panic Over Biden.
Don’t sweat the doom and gloom polling. We’ve been here before.
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Biden calls David Axelrod a 'p----' in private as ex-Obama adviser voices election concerns: report
President Biden reportedly called David Axelrod a "p----" after the former Obama adviser suggested the president consider dropping out of the 2024 race.
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