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Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and more than three dozen officers with China’s national police force have been charged with using social media to harass dissidents inside the United States, the Justice Department said Monday.
Schumer pans McCarthy’s one-year debt-ceiling extension as ‘terrible idea’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday panned Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) proposal to extend the nation’s debt ceiling until May of 2024 as a “terrible idea,” making it cle…
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Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with a big 'if'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pledging to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only if coupled with a cap on future federal spending. In a speech Monday at the New York Stock Exchange, the Republican leader lashed out at President Joe Biden for refusing to engage in budget...
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Jordan, House Republicans hold New York City hearing to focus on crime, attack Bragg
House Republicans held a hearing Monday in New York City to focus on local crime in a move Democrats have lambasted as a "political stunt."
GOP holds hearing on NYC crime. Democrats say it's to do the bidding for Donald Trump.
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said the hearing is an example of the GOP acting as the "criminal defense counsel" for former President Donald Trump.
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A better mousetrap? What DeSantis is proposing for Disney’s land after latest barb with ‘corporate kingdom’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struck back at Disney World after the corporate giant tried to enshrine its self-governing power, announcing forthcoming legislative action.
DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on Walt Disney World. They announced on Monday plans to introduce legislation that would end an exemption for Disney parks, allowing the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to inspect Disney rides. The...
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Judge denies Trump's request for delay in E. Jean Carroll defamation, battery trial
A federal judge has denied former President Trump's latest attempt to delay the trial in the defamation and battery case brought by former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll.
Nadler says Jordan ‘is doing the bidding’ of Trump with hearing on Manhattan crime
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) accused Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) of “doing the bidding” of former President Trump during the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on violent crime in Manhattan on Monday. …
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OnPolitics: Behind the contentious House GOP hearing in New York: Crime? Or Trump?
Rep. Adam Schiff accused the Republican committee members of using the hearing to disrupt and interfere with the prosecution of Donald Trump.
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Schumer: ‘If Speaker McCarthy doesn’t change course, we are headed for default'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned the United States is “headed for default” in response to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt limit speech at the New York Stock Exchange, calling the speech “theater” during a press conference on Monday.
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Clarence Thomas to amend financial disclosure forms to reflect sale to GOP megadonor | CNN Politics
Justice Clarence Thomas intends to amend his financial disclosure forms to reflect a 2014 real estate deal he made with a GOP megadonor -- an acknowledgment that the transaction should have been disclosed almost a decade ago, a source close to Thomas tells CNN.
Sudan's generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185
Sudanese are huddling in their homes for a third straight day as the army and a powerful rival force fight in the streets of the capital and other cities for control of the country. The U.N. envoy to Sudan says at least 185 people have been killed and more than 1,800 wounded. Airstrikes and...
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All 4 young victims killed at an Alabama Sweet 16 party are identified as investigators scramble to find the assailant | CNN
At least 15 teens were also shot and hospitalized in the mass shooting that left a close-knit community engulfed in confusion and grief.
Biden to veto GOP bill protecting women's sports, calls it 'discrimination' against transgender students
The White House announced that President Biden will veto the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act should it pass through Congress.
Exclusive-Fox investors seek records in possible step toward suing directors
Fox Corp shareholders are demanding company records that may show whether directors and executives properly oversaw Fox News' coverage of former President Donald Trump's election-rigging claims, sources told Reuters, in what could be a prelude to lawsuits seeking to make directors liable for...
Analysis: Republican states could be hit hardest by McCarthy's proposed spending cuts
The spending-cut proposals unveiled by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday could fall hardest on people in Republican-leaning states, a Reuters analysis of federal spending data found.
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Trump urges Murdoch to embrace false 2020 election claims in Dominion trial
Former President Trump is urging Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of Fox Corp., to embrace his false allegations of voter fraud if the media mogul is to give testimony during a jury trial in the defama…
thehill.comDeSantis super PAC claps back at Trump
Never Back Down’s activity came while a Trump-aligned group launched its own broadside against DeSantis.
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Macron addresses France amid anger over pension reform
French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he heard people's anger over raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, but insisted that it was needed.
FBI ordered to release documents about bureau's response to NSBA letter
The FBI must comply with a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records about the bureau's response to a 2021 letter from the National School Boards Association that labeled parent protesters domestic terrorists, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled.
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Fox could likely survive a nine-figure loss to Dominion, analysts say
The cable TV giant is well positioned to handle even a hefty payout should it lose at trial, though some on Wall Street expect a hit to its stock price.
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Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf
Republicans upset with Donald Trump’s indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him. They're trying to embarrass Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on his home turf. The House Judiciary Committee's field hearing near Bragg's offices was billed as an examination of...
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DOJ bolsters support for Ukraine's pursuit of Russian war criminals
Attorney General Merrick Garland to deploy prosecutor to The Hague, and legal adviser to Kyiv to assist in war crime investigation effort
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Dozens of states criticize Russia for media 'crackdown' after reporter arrest
More than 40 countries said in a statement that they were deeply concerned over Russia's detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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G-7 diplomats reject Chinese, N. Korean, Russian aggression
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea’s unchecked tests of long-range missiles. Russia’s war in Ukraine consumed much of the agenda Monday for the envoys gathered in the Japanese resort town...
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4 people killed, 32 hurt in mass shooting at Alabama birthday party
Multiple people were killed and injured when a shooting broke out late Saturday at a crowded birthday party in a small rural Alabama town, authorities said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is becoming an increasingly important part of the Republican Party's fundraising machine
Once an outcast among her GOP colleagues, Greene is increasingly sending money to vulnerable House Republican campaigns.
Supreme Court weighs 'obstruction of justice' interpretation of deportation statute
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two consolidated cases Monday over which types of crimes tied to obstruction of justice can result in deportation of a legal immigrant, prompting the justices to search for a neutral solution.
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GOP lawmakers put new pressure on colleagues to quit TikTok
Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, joined by 15 other Republicans, are calling on committee leaders to rein in use of the app over security concerns.
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DeSantis threatens retaliation over Disney's attempt to thwart state takeover | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday threatened to build a prison or a competing theme park near the Magic Kingdom or raise taxes on Walt Disney World to retaliate against the company for resisting a state takeover of its special taxing district.
U.S. Was Warned of Migrant Child Labor, but ‘Didn’t Want to Hear It’
In the spring of 2021, Linda Brandmiller was working at an arena in San Antonio that had been converted into an emergency shelter for migrant children. Thousands of boys were sleeping on cots as the Biden administration grappled with a record number of minors crossing into the United States...
Protests in Kansas City after homeowner shoots Black teen
Protesters in Missouri chanted for justice on Monday outside a Kansas City house where a white homeowner shot a Black teenager after the boy rang the doorbell of the wrong residence to pick up his brothers, according to the family's lawyer.
www.reuters.comGOP holds hearing on NYC crime. Democrats say it's to do the bidding for Donald Trump.
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said the hearing is an example of the GOP acting as the "criminal defense counsel" for former President Donald Trump.
DOJ accuses China of using 'police station' to spy on, harass dissidents inside US
One case involves Chinese security officials spying Zoom calls, sources said.
DeSantis fires back at Disney as company tries to 'usurp' state oversight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a bill that would revoke Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement district, giving the state control of the area.
Nikki Haley gets early support from wealthy donors while some remain on the sidelines
Billionaires and corporate leaders flocked toward Nikki Haley's campaign in the first quarter, as many megadonors remain on the 2024 sidelines.
G7 will stand up to 'any coercion' from China - senior US official
The Group of Seven nations see eye to eye on the need to stand up to any Chinese "coercion" or efforts to exert control in the Taiwan Strait, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Monday, amid increased tensions around Taiwan.
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Why GOP culture warriors lost big in school board races this month
“Don’t assume that a blanket message on critical race theory or transgender issues is going to claim every district,” one GOP activist said.
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New Chicago mayor defends teenage rioters, says it's 'not constructive' to 'demonize' them
Democratic Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson defended a large group of teenage rioters that ransacked much of the city on Saturday, saying it "wasn't constructive" to "demonize" them.
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10 key questions for this week’s historic UFO hearing
In 1953, Cold War fears led the U.S. government to adopt a semi-official policy of “debunking” all UAP reports, no matter how credible. Trust in government plummeted.
thehill.comDeSantis wants to make it easier to execute criminals — with an eye toward Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump's allies have criticized the governor's criminal justice record.
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Ukraine rejects Iraqi offer to mediate talks with Russia
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq on Monday offered to mediate between Ukraine and Russia to try and find an end to the war in Europe, but Ukraine's top diplomat rejected the offer during a rare visit to Baghdad.
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DeSantis announces plans to revoke Disney agreement that undermined state district
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced a bill that will revoke the agreement Disney made with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board to undercut the state's takeover of the special district encompassing the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Ukraine war: As the dust settles, did the US leaks reveal anything important?
After weeks of scrutiny, did the US leaks really give us an insight how the war in Ukraine is progressing?
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Putin hails Russian navy's performance in Pacific drills
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills that involve the entire Russian Pacific Fleet in a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin that the exercise...
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Ukraine war live updates: U.S. looks to hold Russian forces accountable for war crimes; West condemns Kremlin critic's 25-year jail sentence
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with the Ukrainian prosecutor general to discuss efforts to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable.
How much cash each presidential hopeful has
Here’s what we learned from presidential candidates’ FEC reports, which cover the beginning of the year through March 31.
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Rep. Jim Jordan and Judiciary Committee ask court to toss lawsuit by Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg
Bragg sued on April 11, asking a federal judge to halt a subpoena of a former Manhattan prosecutor.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Senators Won't Help Replace Dianne Feinstein On Judiciary Committee
The 89-year-old California senator's extended absence has created headaches for Democrats and for President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.
Lobbying ‘frenzy’ follows Biden’s electric car push
Companies are racing to benefit from billions of dollars in federal spending and incentives.
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Judge: If news taints rape-trial jurors, Trump shares blame
A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his rape trial, saying the former president cannot make public statements to promote pretrial publicity and then claim its prejudicial to him and reason to delay his trial. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ruled Monday that the civil trial...
apnews.comOhio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan holds Manhattan hearing to blast DA's record on crime despite 73% higher murder rate at home
As Rep. Jim Jordan blasted Trump's 'soft-on-real-crime' Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, one Democrat urged an adjournment to higher-crime Ohio.
DeSantis escalates battle with Disney in new legislative push
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday fired another shot in his battle with Walt Disney Co , saying the state's Republican legislature would take steps to nullify the company's effort to circumvent state oversight of Walt Disney World.
www.reuters.comA judge blamed Trump for the 'media frenzy' he used as an excuse to try to delay his rape trial
E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation trial against Donald Trump is set to proceed as scheduled, starting April 25 in Manhattan federal court.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy warns US debt is a 'ticking time bomb' during NYSE visit
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy calls on President Biden to address "ticking time bomb" of U.S. debt in a speech at the New York Stock Exchange.
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Top Kremlin critic convicted of treason, gets 25 years
A Russian court has convicted top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr. of treason for publicly denouncing Moscow’s war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. It was the latest move in the Kremlin’s relentless crackdown on anyone who dares to criticize the invasion. Kara-Murza...
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Pennsylvania court tosses out ex-Gov. Tom Wolf's suit against GOP lawmakers
A five-judge panel has ruled against former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who sued the Legislature for bundling constitutional amendments in a way that allegedly ran afoul of state rules.
GOP leader McConnell returns to Senate after head injury
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is back at work in the U.S. Capitol, almost six weeks after a fall at a Washington-area hotel and undergoing extended treatment for a concussion. The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican has been recovering at home since he was released from a rehabilitation...
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Pentagon: China refuses to talk during crises in bid to spook US into fleeing
Chinese military officials have a novel plan to spook the United States into “get[ting] out of the Western Pacific,” according to a senior Pentagon official: the silent treatment.
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McCarthy slams Biden, makes case for GOP moving on debt ceiling ‘in the coming weeks’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday took his case for spending cuts to Wall Street, going after President Biden and detailing the House Republican Conference’s plan to move forward wi…
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Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory | CNN Business
The core of the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News are 20 specific broadcasts and tweets in which the voting company says Fox knowingly promoted lies, destroying its reputation.
U.S. Supreme Court turns away suit by Texas inmate held 27 years in solitary confinement
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Texas inmate convicted of robbery who argues that the 27 years he was forced by prison officials to spend in solitary confinement violated the constitutional bar against "cruel and unusual" punishment.
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Slovakia gives Ukraine remaining 9 of 13 promised warplanes
Slovakia has delivered the remaining nine of the 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that it promised to Ukraine. The Slovak Defense Ministry says the warplanes were transported overland for security reasons. The first four were flown from Slovakia to Ukraine by Ukrainian pilots on March 23...
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I consider Clarence Thomas a friend, and I’m shocked by recent reports
The real problem is that none of us can ever again get away from wondering.
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U.S. Supreme Court turns away GM bid to revive racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by General Motors Co to revive its racketeering lawsuit against rival automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now part of Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis NV , over bribery allegations involving the United Auto Workers union.
www.reuters.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.
Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign for New York congressional seat | CNN Politics
Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos announced Monday he will seek reelection in 2024 to represent New York's 3rd Congressional District, defying the calls from some Republicans on Capitol Hill and in his district to step aside.
Progressives focus on local-level wins to counter setbacks
For many progressives, the past decade has been littered with disappointments. But recent down-ballot victories are providing hope of reshaping the Democratic Party from the bottom up, rather than from Washington. The next opportunities could lie in Philadelphia and Houston, which also hold...
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Democrats seek negotiating advantage in GOP budget turmoil
House Democrats are hoping Republicans’ internal clashes over the size and substance of their budget-cutting plans will lend President Biden a tactical boost in the looming fights over the debt cei…
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Leaked Pentagon documents takeaways: Here are details on what they reveal
The leak of dozens of classified Pentagon documents led to the arrest of Airman Jack Teixeira. The information released was highly sensitive.
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Bids to ban critical race theory have come in every state except one, database shows
UCLA School of Law launched a database to track attempts to ban the theory or similar concepts, and only Delaware stayed off the list.
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GOP donor Harlan Crow says Clarence Thomas is facing a 'political hit job'
Harlan Crow, a Republican donor who paid for trips and purchased property from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, accused the media of a "political hit job" against the eldest member of the high court.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFox News reportedly pushes Dominion to settle mammoth defamation lawsuit as judge delays trial
Dominion is asking for $1.6 billion in damages over what it says were lies driven by Fox's desire to get on Donald Trump's good side.
Member of chatroom where leaked Pentagon documents surfaced tells CNN alleged leaker didn't want users to be 'shocked by news cycles' | CNN Politics
A member of the private online chatroom where a major leak of US classified documents surfaced has defended 21-year-old Jack Teixeira, who was charged in connection to the leak on Friday, telling CNN that Teixeira shared the classified material to keep other members informed, "so we won't be...
Ukraine official: We will launch counteroffensive when ready
A top Ukrainian official says that Ukraine will launch its counteroffensive against Russian troops when the country is ready. The secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council told The Associated Press in an interview in Kyiv on Monday that it’s only a matter of time before...
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Alvin Bragg protester booted from House Judiciary hearing: ‘You are utterly disgraceful’
A New York man protesting Democrats' "disgraceful" policies was escorted out of a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Manhattan Monday.
Republicans balk at plan to replace Feinstein on Judiciary
Democrats’ efforts to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee are meeting quick opposition from some Republicans. Feinstein last week asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recuperates in her home state from a...
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Judge denies Trump's bid to delay civil rape trial
A lawyer for Trump had argued that the former president should be allowed a “cooling off” period following his recent historic indictment by a Manhattan grand jury.
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Democratic senators favor forcing House vote on debt limit increase
Democratic senators are getting antsy over the lack of progress on legislation to avoid a national default and want House Democrats to begin working on a plan to force Republicans to vote on a bill…
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US sets $259 million F-16 equipment sale to Turkey
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration notified Congress on Monday of the planned sale to Turkey of avionics software upgrades for its current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a deal valued at up to $259 million.
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McCarthy seeks to reassure Wall Street on stalled debt talks
The speaker stopped by the New York Stock Exchange on Monday to try to rally his fellow Republican around an elusive unifying strategy on the borrowing limit.
www.politico.comTrump or DeSantis? Democrats aren't sure who they'd rather see Biden face in 2024
Democrats are torn over whether they want Joe Biden to face Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election.
Girl survives being shot three times in Alabama
Taniya Cox was at the party when a gunman attacked attendees and killed four high school students.
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How Jim Jordan, a Fighter Aligned With Trump, Wrestled His Way to Power
WASHINGTON — When Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, made his appeal to donors at a recent fundraiser for the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, he pointed to his clash with Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan prosecutor who has criminally charged former President Donald Trump, as the kind of pursuit their money was...
Pentagon issues warning about offshore wind projects, threatening Biden goals
The Department of Defense is raising warnings over the Biden administration's planned offshore wind development sites on the East Coast, threatening to imperil President Joe Biden's goal of reaching 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.
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Alabama town mourns after 4 killed at teen birthday party
Alabama law enforcement officials are still searching for clues in a shooting that killed four and injured 28 in a small town in the central-eastern part of the state. Authorities say the dead include two seniors from Dadeville High School in Tallapoosa County. The Saturday night shooting took...
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SpaceX Starship: Elon Musk's firm postpones launch of biggest rocket ever
Elon Musk's company postpones the debut launch of the most powerful rocket ever built.
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Russia's UN council presidency is most contentious in memory
The Russian presidency of the U.N. Security Council has been the most contentious in the memory of longtime U.N. diplomats. And it’s just at the midway point. More fireworks are to come this month when Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presides over the premier event of the presidency, an...
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Calling the IRS? Hold times are way down this tax season
The IRS says it has answered 2 million more calls this tax filing season than a year ago, with the average phone wait time now at four minutes. That's down considerably from 27 minutes for the 2022 tax season. The federal tax administrator is promoting its improved customer service and giving...
apnews.comEV models you can buy with Uncle Sam's money
This is the week the EV tax credit further shrinks the list of qualifying models to just a handful.
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Maryland efforts to legalize ‘human composting’ face pushback as burial alternatives grow in popularity
People are showing more interest towards eco-friendly burial practices such as human composting and green burials. However, efforts to legalize it have stalled.
DeSantis floats building prison on land next to Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that the state might consider building a prison or potentially another amusement park next to land owned by Disney amid his administration’s ongoing …
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Podcast: Stranded in Sudan - a deadly struggle for power
Fighting on the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum as rival military factions battle for control, raising the specter of civil war.
www.reuters.comANALYSIS: Discord leak suggests China doesn't need TikTok to find U.S. secrets
On March 23, lawmakers crowded into a packed Capitol hearing room to harangue the CEO of the social app TikTok about the company's Chinese ownership and the risks it posed to U.S. national security. Months earlier, President Biden had signed a bill banning TikTok from federal employees' devices...
Fox could likely survive a nine-figure loss to Dominion, analysts say
The cable TV giant is well positioned to handle even a hefty payout should it lose at trial, though some on Wall Street expect a hit to its stock price.
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Chinese engineer charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
The engineer allegedly became upset and reprimanded two local drivers for taking too much time from work to pray.
Shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house investigated
Authorities say the investigation into the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, includes questions about whether race played a role.
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He was shot after going to the wrong house to pick up siblings. Now his family is demanding justice
Ralph Yarl is a Black teenager who was shot by a homeowner in Kansas City after he accidentally went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings, police said.
How the IRS is trying to make tax filing day easier
The due date to file a tax return this year is April 18 and it comes against the backdrop of some major structural changes in U.S. tax administration that have been a serious point of contention be…
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WATCH: Byron York says 'Trump really sounds like a Democrat' in attack ad on DeSantis
The Washington Examiner's Byron York said former President Donald Trump resembled a Democratic politician in some of his attacks against other Republicans, specifically Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
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See the EVs eligible for tax credits - and why most aren't
Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will be eligible for a $7,500 U.S. tax credit, while another seven could get $3,750 under new federal rules that go into effect on Tuesday. But under the Treasury Department rules and other provisions of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, most of the...
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Fetterman returns to the Senate following treatment for clinical depression | CNN Politics
Sen. John Fetterman has returned to the Senate after receiving treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Pennsylvania Democrat began inpatient treatment in February and was discharged at the end of March.
GOP Megadonor Pulls Plug On Ron DeSantis, Cites Abortion And Book Bans
Thomas Peterffy explained why he has "put myself on hold" over the potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate's extreme positions.
McCarthy says House will take up bill to raise debt ceiling with spending cuts
The speaker is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending.
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US arrests two in connection with ‘secret’ Chinese police station in NY
Federal authorities in New York made two arrests Monday in connection with the establishment of a Chinese-government run police station in Manhattan where officials allegedly monitored pro-democrac…
thehill.comNo ELEC reports, late rent and an unpaid steakhouse bill: Financial woes lead to Somerset GOP tumult
Now, Somerset County Republicans hold no county-wide offices and there isn’t a single Republican from Somerset County in the Legislature.
US ambassador visits reporter accused by Russia of spying
The US ambassador to Russia says that she was able to visit the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained more than two weeks ago on charges of espionage. Ambassador Lynne Tracy said that she visited Evan Gershkovich in Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison which notorious for harsh conditions. She said...
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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims
A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.
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Biden lags recent Democratic presidents in declaring re-election campaign
U.S. President Joe Biden is running again, he and White House officials insist, he is just not ready to announce it yet.
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Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats
The Dutch national intelligence agency has painted a grim picture of a growing number of internal and external threats to the rule of law in the Netherlands compounded by Russia’s war in Ukraine, international cyber attacks and espionage. In its annual report, the General Intelligence and...
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Biden administration announces new EV investments, including from Uber, Zipcar
The Biden administration on Monday plans to announce a new round public and private pledges aimed at accelerating electric vehicle use throughout United States.
These 14 EVs are the only ones left that get the tax credit
Treasury Department regulations that take effect Tuesday will sharply limit the availability of federal incentives intended to persuade motorists to give up their gas-guzzlers.
www.politico.comEx-Labor Secretary Sums Up GOP With 1 Chilling Word
Robert Reich explained how the Republican Party is fast becoming the "American fascist party" thanks to inspiration from Donald Trump.
Illinois state senator defends Chicago teens' rioting, looting: 'It's a mass protest'
Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters claimed the Chicago "Teen Takeover" was to protest "poverty and segregation," after several teens were arrested while storming the city streets.
New York judge: Defamation trial against Trump to start next week
Judge rejects request to delay trial tied to rape allegation by E Jean Carroll against former US President Trump.
House Democrat may have illegally pocketed thousands from lobbyist: Watchdog
A Democratic congressman's legal defense fund appears to have unlawfully received thousands of dollars from a registered lobbyist, according to an ethics watchdog.
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Officers will not face state charges in Jayland Walker police shooting
A grand jury has decided not to indict officers on state criminal charges involved in the death of Jayland Walker.
2 NY residents allegedly ran secret Chinese police station: 'Significant national security matter'
Federal prosecutors and the FBI announced Monday the arrest of two people accused of running a secret police station for the Chinese government.
Fox News vs. Dominion Voting lawsuit: Who's who in the high-stakes defamation trial?
Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is set to begin Tuesday.
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While some students skip college, trade programs are booming
While almost every sector of higher education has fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are booming. Trade students may seek certificates and other short-term credentials, not associate degrees. Trade programs are often more affordable than a traditional four-year degree...
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Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752
Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable".
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Antisemitic incidents on rise across US, report finds
JERUSALEM (AP) — Antisemitism rose in the U.S. in 2022 and shows little sign of abating worldwide as political radicals have gained mainstream popularity, researchers said in a report released Monday.
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Trudeau, rival clash over Twitter labeling CBC 'government funded'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday accused Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre of enlisting U.S. billionaires to attack Canada's public broadcaster, after Poilievre prodded Twitter owner Elon Musk to label the CBC "government-funded."
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Eric Swalwell's campaign rolls on with luxury spending, including in Germany
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has continued his luxurious campaign spending, including on upscale hotels in Germany and several cities in the United States.
A free market no more? Rules of the game have changed after banking crisis, some say
Following the latest rescues of big banks at the same time the Federal Reserve is warning of a recession that could put more than a million Americans out of work, economists, historians and market …
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US tax breaks lure European clean tech companies as EU lags
Norwegian battery startup Freyr is planning its next factory in an Atlanta suburb because a new U.S. clean energy law offers generous tax credits for local production. Across Europe, companies seeking to invest in the green energy boom ranging from batteries to solar panels are making similar...
apnews.comFathers shot, daughters killed in bombings: Ghosts of the blood-soaked Troubles haunt Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland wants to move forward. But 25 years after the Good Friday accord celebrated by Clinton and Biden, many are mired in a painful past.
House GOP escalates defense of Trump with New York field hearing seeking to discredit Manhattan DA | CNN Politics
House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are exemplifying the lengths they are willing to go to discredit Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal case against former President Donald Trump with a Monday New York field hearing on Bragg's home turf.
French court acquits Air France, Airbus over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The ruling is a huge blow to families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice.
US helicopter raid in Syria kills Islamic State leader
BEIRUT (AP) — A helicopter raid by U.S. forces in northern Syria early on Monday killed a senior leader of the militant Islamic State group, the U.S. military said. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that the IS leader, Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali, was “responsible for planning...
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Russian opposition figure sentenced to 25 years in prison for war criticism
Outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced on Monday to serve 25 years in prison by a Moscow court after being found guilty of treason and other offenses, all of which he denied.
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Accused shooter in Kansas City shooting of Black teen who went to the wrong house is White man in his 80s | CNN
A white man in his 80s is the individual who apparently shot and seriously wounded Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, on April 13 in Kansas City, Missouri, according to a CNN review of property records, police statements and detention records.
Israeli PM: Peace with Saudi Arabia would be 'giant leap' towards ending Arab-Israeli conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia would be a "giant leap" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Fox News-Dominion libel case set to begin after brief delay
A voting machine company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is scheduled to begin after the judge delayed the opening of the trial. The one-day delay raised the prospect that the two sides might try to settle before the eagerly watched case can go before a jury. Neither Fox nor...
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NYC mother says Alvin Bragg's office treated her 'like garbage' after 'brutal ... slaughter' of veteran son
Madeline Brame blasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for treating her family "like garbage" and botching the prosecution of her son's killers.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so huge and permanent that a coastal ecosystem is thriving on it, scientists say | CNN
Scientists have found thriving communities of coastal creatures, including tiny crabs and anemones, living thousands of miles from their original home on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- a 620,000 square mile swirl of trash in the ocean between California and Hawaii.
Trump’s Genius Plan for Fox News to Win Election Lies Lawsuit: Lie More
The former president offered some early-morning, all-caps advice for the network trying to fend off a $1.6 billion lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems
Slow start on World Bank reform angers climate-hit countries
World Bank meetings in Washington were supposed to be a first step in a new era of affordable loans for developing nations hard hit by climate change. But if this is a new era, the World Bank meetings that closed Sunday have left Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley feeling much like she did in...
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Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Group’s role?
The Russian mercenary group has been accused of plundering Sudan’s gold resources to bankroll operations in Ukraine.
White House warns Biden would veto GOP’s trans sports ban
President Biden would veto legislation to bar transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams if it reaches his desk, the White House warned Monday, denouncing House Republicans&#…
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Court rejects Trump's request for month-long delay in defamation trial
Trump's defamation trial against rape accusder E. Jean Carroll will move forward as planned on April 25 after a federal judge denied his request for a delay.
FARC dissident group says to start peace talks with Colombian government in May
Dissident FARC rebels who rejected a landmark peace agreement in 2016 said on Sunday they are ready to set up a dialogue with the government on May 16 to begin peace talks to bring their group, the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), out of the armed conflict. Leftist President Gustavo Petro - a former...
US, Japan plant White House cherry tree to mark friendship
First lady Jill Biden and Yuko Kishida, the wife of Japan's prime minister, have marked years of friendship between their countries by planting a cherry tree at the White House. They planted the Yoshino sapling after a luncheon and a visit with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Monday...
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McConnell stares down first big question after return from fall: What to do about Feinstein? | CNN Politics
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been away from the Senate for over a month after falling and hitting his head at a Washington hotel, returns Monday facing a contentious question: How to handle the Democratic request to remove 89-year-old Dianne Feinstein from the Senate Judiciary...
Saudi unilaterally releases detainees to Yemen amid peace push
Saudi Arabia on Monday released 104 detainees to Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross and a Saudi-led coalition said, in a unilateral move that follows simultaneous detainee exchanges between Yemen's warring parties.
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Russia's Lavrov thanks 'Brazilian friends' on Ukraine stance
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to the Brazilian capital Monday and expressed gratitude for Brazil’s approach in pushing for an end to hostilities in Ukraine — an effort that has irked both Kyiv and the West.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. A three-judge panel also affirmed Chauvin's 22 1/2-year sentence. His attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out all of his...
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Trump allies take fight to Bragg's backyard with hearing on NYC crime
The Manhattan district attorney prosecuting Donald Trump highlights new police data that shows murders and other violent crimes have fallen in the borough since last year.
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Biden's pick for top WH economist faces Senate grilling
President Joe Biden’s next pick to lead the Council of Economic Advisers is bracing for a barrage of political attacks centered on how the White House has tackled inflation. Jared Bernstein is a longtime member of Biden’s inner circle on economics. But now Republican senators are eager to turn...
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Defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick faces new sexual assault charges
A former cardinal of the Catholic Church who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 amid allegations of sexual abuse is facing criminal sexual assault charges in Wisconsin in connection to a 1977 incident.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHere’s What You Need To Know About The Dominion V. Fox News Trial That Starts This Week
Already, the case has given people an unprecedented look inside Fox News and the chaos behind the coverage of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 insurrection.View Entire Post ›
Republican state officials in Louisiana ask lawmakers to ban the study of racism at universities, citing divisive 'inglorious aspects' of US history
The Louisiana GOP resolution argued that "DEI bureaucracies" act as "divisive ideological commissariats," according to NOLA.com.
Father of antisemitic hate crime victim rips Schumer, Nadler for their silence: ‘I call you out’
A witness at a House Judiciary Committee hearing in New York accused Jewish Democrats of being silent on antisemitic violence that took place in the city.
The oil and gas industry is emitting way more of this potent, planet-warming gas than the EPA has estimated, study shows | CNN
Planet-warming methane pollution from the US oil and gas industry was 70% higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's own estimates between 2010 and 2019, scientists reported Monday.
Families displaced from California neighborhood seek $2B
Black and Latino Californians who were displaced from a neighborhood in Palm Springs are seeking $2.3 billion in compensation from the city. They allege the city pushed them out by hiring contractors to destroy homes in an area that was tight-knit and full of diversity. The area is in the heart...
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In the dead of night: Israel’s military raids into Palestinian homes
Almost every night, between midnight and 5am, the Israeli army breaks into Palestinian homes across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Kuwait crown prince says reinstated parliament to be dissolved, elections held
Kuwait's crown prince said on Monday that the parliament reinstated based on a Constitutional Court ruling last month would be dissolved and that new legislative elections would be called in coming months, state media reported.
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Fox says Dominion knocked millions off damages claim
Dominion disputed Fox's characterization, saying that it has not reduced its $1.6 billion claim. The start of the defamation trial was delayed to Tuesday, fueling settlement speculation.
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Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly discussed killing journalists, hanging Black people
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has called for the McCurtain County sheriff and multiple county officials to resign after leaked audio showed the county leaders discussing killing local reporters and…
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Silicon Valley councilman defers plea on 49ers report leak
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Silicon Valley councilmember delayed entering his pleas Monday on criminal charges for allegedly lying about leaking a grand jury report on the San Francisco 49ers’ political influence and relationships with the city’s elected officials.
apnews.comWhite House threatens to veto GOP bills reversing D.C. police reforms, restricting transgender athletes
House Republicans plan to bring both measures to the floor as early as this week.
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Ramaswamy amasses $9.4 million war chest, buoyed by one big loan
Entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ended the first quarter with about $9.4 million cash on hand, putting him roughly on par with top-tier 2024 candidates, according to filings.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTim Scott Avoids Talking Trump As He Ducks And Dodges NBC News' Questions
The South Carolina Republican launched a committee to explore a 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday.
Rep. Hank Johnson accuses relatives of crime victims of being 'props in a MAGA Broadway production'
Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., accused the family members of New York City crime victims testifying before Congress Monday of being "props in a MAGA Broadway production."
Supreme Court to deliver answer in religious mailman's case
The Supreme Court this week is hearing the case of a religious mail carrier who refused to deliver Amazon packages on Sundays. The court will consider Gerald Groff's case on Tuesday. Lower courts have sided with the Postal Service. It says Groff’s demand for Sundays off meant extra work for...
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He was free for 2 years. Now Crosley Green is returning to prison for a crime he says he didn't commit | CNN
Crosley Green, 65, has over the past couple years held a job at a machine grafting facility, attended church and spent time with his grandchildren. He even fell in love.
Australia says Chinese relations won't improve to past highs
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is working to stabilize relations with China but could not return to the thriving economic relationship with its biggest trading partner that existed 15 years ago, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday.
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Family of Paul Whelan says his "resilience is shaken" as he awaits release in Russia
His family worries he could be left behind again as the U.S. also pursues the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter.
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Convicted serial rapist sentenced to more than 150 years
A convicted serial rapist in Indiana has been sentenced to life in prison. In a news release Monday, prosecutors said Marion Superior Judge Mark Stoner gave Darrell Goodlow 156 1/2 years behind bars. He was sentenced on Friday. Prosecutors charged him in 2021 with 57 counts, including rape...
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EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI
EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT, saying they were developing faster than expected.
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Full Panel: Feinstein replacement debate ‘is about California raw power politics’
Concerns about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health are sparking growing debate over her fitness for office as Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) return to Capitol Hill following lengthy absences for health issues. Looking forward to 2024, Democrats are unsure whether they’d...
www.nbcnews.comIs that the IRS with your refund? No, it's a ChatGPT scam
Cyber security experts told Weekly Tax in interviews that chatbots threaten to advance the credibility and sophistication and success of tax scams in leaps and bounds.
www.politico.comUkraine's spring offensive already faces high stakes. The Discord leaks make them higher
Secret intelligence reports expressed pessimism about Ukraine's ability to prevail, making it harder for the Biden administration to keep up global support.
Democrat quotes Logan Roy from ‘Succession’ in blasting GOP crime hearing
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) is using the words of “Succession’s” Logan Roy to blast her Republican colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee, accusing them of “gesturing about violent crime”…
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must release additional records about the agency’s detention practices in Maine and at a proposed detention center in Scarborough, a federal judge has ruled.
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'We're doomed': Americans grade Biden's handling of China
Americans gave poor marks on Biden's handling of China, America's standing in the world and if the U.S. should intervene in a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Victims of Alabama birthday party shooting included students months away from graduation
Philstavious Dowdell, 18, and Shaunkivia Smith, 17, were set to graduate from Dadeville High School this summer. Corbin Holston had graduated from the same school in 2018.
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McConnell and Fetterman to return as Senate gears up for Biden nominations
Here's what is on the agenda for both chambers this week as Congress returns from a two-week recess with questions hanging over Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s extended absence.
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Uganda charges second minister in major corruption scandal
Ugandan prosecutors have criminally charged a second government minister with corruption-related offenses in a scandal stemming from the diversion of roofing sheets that should have been distributed to vulnerable people. The state minister for finance in charge of planning pleaded not guilty to...
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‘It buys us time’: Great Salt Lake still at high risk of disappearing after epic snow, scientists warn | CNN
Great Salt Lake experts told CNN the state would “need another five years like this in order to get the system healthy again.”
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U.S. arrests 2 for allegedly operating secret Chinese police outpost in New York
Prosecutors said the defendants established a secret police station under the direction of China's Ministry of Public Security in a Manhattan office building.
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Biden's green energy plans pose national security risk, Pentagon warns
The Pentagon is warning wind energy developers and other key stakeholders that massive offshore leasing areas could significantly conflict with military operations.
Ex-leader Merkel decorated with highest German honor
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has been decorated with Germany’s highest possible honor in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country. Germany's president on Monday bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor. Merkel...
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Adobe to add generative AI tools into its video editing software
Adobe Inc on Monday said it plans to introduce new artificial intelligence (AI) features into its video editing software used by the film and television industries.
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Paul Whelan's family says he feels 'abandoned' by US in Russian prison
American Paul Whelan has been jailed for four years on espionage charges the U.S. calls false.
GOP mega donor says Clarence Thomas is victim of ‘political hit job’
Republican billionaire Harlan Crow says his friend Clarence Thomas is the victim of a “political hit job” amid outrage over reports that the Supreme Court justice failed to disclose various luxury …
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Northern Ireland peacemakers urge end to political impasse
An American architect of Northern Ireland’s historic peace accord has urged its feuding politicians to revive the mothballed Belfast government, as a current political crisis clouded celebration of the peacemaking milestone. Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell told a conference to mark a quarter...
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza, ceasefire stalled
Warning: Includes graphic images | Hopes were dashed for a brief ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow foreign passport holders to leave the besieged Palestinian enclave. Hundreds of tonnes of aid and supplies were said to be stuck.
Tory Lanez sentencing delayed again as attorneys file motion for new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez's sentencing was delayed again on Monday in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion as his attorneys file a motion for a new trial.
Wall St ends higher; investors await earnings, Fed cues
Major U.S. stock indexes posted modest gains on Monday, helped by financial and industrial shares, while investors braced for a heavy week of corporate results and comments from Federal Reserve officials that could give more insight into the path of interest rates.
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US, allies stage drills as N. Korea warns of security crisis
The United States, South Korea and Japan have conducted a joint missile defense exercise in waters near the Korean Peninsula as they expand military training to counter the growing threat of North Korea’s nuclear-capable missiles. The South Korean navy says the exercise involved Aegis destroyers...
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House will vote soon to cap federal spending at 2022 level, raise debt limit for one year: McCarthy
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning to discuss the status of debt limit talks with the country's business leaders
Ohio grand jury declines to charge 8 officers who fatally shot Black motorist Jayland Walker
Walker was killed in an encounter with police in Akron last year after officers tried to pull him over for an alleged traffic violation, sparking protests.
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Kari Lake holds wide lead in hypothetical Arizona Senate GOP primary: poll
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake holds a wide lead over other prospective challengers in a hypothetical Arizona Senate Republican primary, according to a new poll. A poll released b…
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GOP states targeting diversity, equity efforts in higher ed
Republican governors and lawmakers are increasingly targeting “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives in public colleges and universities. An Associated Press analysis identified more than 30 bills in at least a dozen Republican-led states that seek to ban funding for diversity, equity and...
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Major law firms funneling money from state, local governments to Dem candidates, watchdog says
Several of the country's most prestigious law firms are siphoning taxpayer money from state and local governments through public contracts, according to a watchdog group.
Ukrainians celebrate Easter in shadow of war | Pictures | Reuters
A military chaplain Yurii conducts an Orthodox Easter service for Ukrainian servicemen at their position in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, April 15, 2023. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova
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Sunak investigated in UK over possible undeclared interest
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation over allegations he failed to disclose shares his wife owns in a child care business that stands to benefit from his government’s budget. Parliament’s independent watchdog opened an inquiry last week for possible violations of a code of...
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Republican states targeting diversity, inclusion efforts in higher education
Republican states, including Texas, are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education. The bills are part of a recent GOP efforts to limit critical race theory.
Department of Justice announces arrest of 2 Chinese officials accused of running NYC police station
DOJ announced at a press conference the arrests of two New York City residents accused of operating a police station of the Chinese government.
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What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?
The prospects for an immediate cease-fire appear to be slim in Sudan, where a battle is raging for a third day for control of the country by its two ruling generals. The violence is the result of months of tensions between Sudan's armed forces and its powerful paramilitary, the Rapid Support...
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Republicans start to line up against replacing Feinstein on critical committee
It would take at least 10 GOP votes to let Democrats replace the ailing Californian on the pivotal Judiciary panel — a mark that’s increasingly out of reach.
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First on Fox: House Democratic campaign committee shatters fundraising record with huge haul
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised nearly $38 million in fundraising in the first quarter as it aims to regain the House majority in next year’s elections
Italy pushes crackdown on migrants reaching its shores
Italy’s right-wing government is pressing ahead with plans to crack down on migrants after hundreds arrived in the last few days. Most of them were rescued either by the Italian coast guard or a charity boat. Still others arrived on Italian shores without help including some spotted on a beach...
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Gabby Giffords denounces shooting of Black Kansas City teen ‘for simply ringing a doorbell’
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) on Monday denounced last week’s shooting of a Black Kansas City, Mo., teenager who had arrived at a wrong address. “As someone who is still recovering fro…
thehill.com'The Phantom of the Opera' ends Broadway run after 35 years | Pictures | Reuters
Cast and crew members take a final bow as confetti is released after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, April 16. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia
China’s defense minister has toured the top Russian military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscores the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Gen. Li Shangfu in the Kremlin on Sunday, noting...
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David's Bridal announces massive layoffs ahead of wedding season, files for bankruptcy
David's Bridal has announced massive layoffs with plans to let go of more than 9,000 employees.
China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind
China's auto market, the world’s largest, is accelerating toward an electric future – leaving established global brands stuck in the slow lane.
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Scholz's wife steps down as minister in German state
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's wife said Monday that she is stepping down as the education minister of the region where the couple lives, citing disagreement in her party over a policy proposal.
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Factbox: How big U.S. banks are managing bad loan reserves
U.S. banking heavyweights set aside billions of dollars in the first quarter to account for potential bad loans, as rising interest rates turn up the heat on borrowers who are just starting to see some relief from inflation.
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Playbook PM: House Republicans take Manhattan
And the DCCC raises $38 million in Q1.
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Final suspect arrested in string of NYC gay bar robberies that left two dead
Jayqwan Hamilton, 35, was apprehended Monday for the deaths of John Umberger, a 33-year-old political consultant, and Julio Ramirez, a 25-year-old social worker, a law enforcement official said.
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Myanmar army rulers free 3,000 prisoners in holiday gesture
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government on Monday granted amnesty to more than 3,000 prisoners to mark the traditional lunar New Year holiday, but it wasn’t immediately clear if those released included the thousands of political detainees locked up for opposing army rule.
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More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
Volker Perthes says warring sides don’t appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.
China condemns US sanctions on those allegedly involved in fentanyl trade
China condemns U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms and individuals over their alleged involvement in fentanyl trade, and has lodged representations with Washington, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.
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Chinese Embassy urges House Republican to stop 'targeting China,' focus on 'own failure' in COVID origins hunt
The Chinese Embassy's liaison to Congress telling a House Republican to "respect science" and stop "targeting China" in an email exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.
One death and almost 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say | CNN
Ninety-seven confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan's Delta and Menominee counties, according to the local health department, and they are believed to be associated with a paper mill in the town of Escanaba.
Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media
Many studies say American youth are in crisis, facing unprecedented mental health challenges that are burdening teen girls in particular. Adults have theories about what is going on but what do girls themselves have to say? The Associated Press asked teen girls in four states about it. They say...
apnews.comHow variants like omicron develop and what makes them variants 'of concern'
Here's what we know about how coronavirus variants like omicron develop and what makes one a "variant of concern."
'Something's got to change': Experts sound alarm on dangers of US maternity care shortage
Over a third of counties are what’s known as maternity care deserts, which is contributing to an increasing maternal mortality rate, experts tell ABC News.
Former Intelligence chief to say a lab leak is the 'only explanation' for COVID
EXCLUSIVE: Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe says the “only explanation" and “plausible assessment" for the COVID-19 global pandemic is a leak from a Chinese Communist Party-controlled lab, citing U.S. intelligence and “numerous, diverse and unassailable" sources for the...
1 person has died in fungal outbreak at a Michigan paper mill that infected nearly 100 workers
Testing last month by public health officials found that employees were sick from a fungal infection called blastomycosis.
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Skin cancer vaccine an 'exciting' advance in reducing risk of melanoma relapse, trial shows
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy cuts the risk of recurrence by nearly half, researchers say.
www.nbcnews.comEXPLAINER: What we know and don't know about omicron variant
The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations. Stock markets swooned, some public gatherings got canceled, and countries...
Mental health crisis response pilot expands, despite ongoing struggles
Mayor Eric Adams is forging ahead with plans to make B-HEARD available citywide, even as the program struggles to recruit staff.
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Common virus spread through sex can cause cancer. Many people aren't aware of it, survey shows
Human papillomavirus is linked to cervical, throat and anal cancers.
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Argentina battles major dengue outbreak with atomic radiation
Argentine, fighting one of its worst outbreaks of dengue in recent years, is sterilizing mosquitoes using radiation that alters their DNA before releasing them into the wild.
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Some people function normally with low blood pressure, but there are times for concern.
We hear about high blood pressure being dangerous. But what about low blood pressure? What to know to stay healthy.
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Colorado sued for banning abortion pill reversal treatment
A Colorado Catholic clinic was granted a temporary exemption this weekend from a new state law that makes it illegal to offer women abortion "reversal" drugs.
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Magnesium is more popular than ever. But can it help you sleep better at night?
The proven health benefits of magnesium are many. But can it help you sleep? And how does it compare to melatonin? Here's what to know.
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