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GOP smells blood in the water in elite school antisemitism controversy
Republicans hostile to the way elite universities shape the nation’s cultural and political debates are smelling blood in the water after a disastrous hearing in which the presidents of three schools refused to say students who called for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined.Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but the Republican ex-president signaled he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse that outcome.
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Analysis: Trump is showing how a second term would rewrite the rules of presidential power | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is underscoring the profound choice that voters could face next year with expansive claims of unchecked presidential power alongside increasingly unapologetic anti-democratic rhetoric.
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Supreme Court will consider special counsel's request to rule on Trump's immunity in Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to decide the issue of presidential immunity regarding former President Trump's election interference charges.
Jurors in a Giuliani damages case hear the threats election workers got after his false claims
Lawyers for two Georgia election workers are asking jurors in a federal case to make Rudy Giuliani pay the women tens of millions of dollars in damages for false accusations he made against them that led to threats and racist harassment.
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Houthi missile strikes merchant ship in Red Sea: US official
A merchant vessel sailing in the southern Red Sea was struck by a land-based cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, according to a U.S. official.
Zelenskyy says Putin is ‘inspired’ by Capitol Hill deadlock on Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader made the comment ahead of meetings with the White House and lawmakers on Tuesday.
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Senate likely to recess without passing Ukraine and Israel funding, sources say
Senators may not pass a supplemental package with aid to Ukraine and Israel until January.
Meet the accounts banned from tweeting even after Alex Jones's reinstatement
Elon Musk may have unbanned Infowars host Alex Jones on X, the social media platform previously called Twitter, but there are several alt-right or other controversial profiles that remain banned.
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Texas Supreme Court rules against woman seeking emergency abortion after she leaves state for procedure
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Kate Cox's emergency request after she left the state. "Her health is on the line," said the Center for Reproductive Rights.
www.cbsnews.comZelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
He also issued a personal plea for Congress to break its deadlock and approve continued support for Ukraine.
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Jack Smith indicated that he plans to call an expert witness who extracted and reviewed data copied from Trump’s phone.
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Texas Supreme Court rules Kate Cox failed to meet criteria for legal abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Monday that Kate Cox failed to qualify for a legal abortion.
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Investigators accessed Trump White House cell phone records and plan to use them at trial, special counsel says
Federal investigators identified periods of time when a phone Trump used "was unlocked and the Twitter application was open on January 6."
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Supreme Court: Trump must respond to special counsel’s presidential immunity petition before Christmas
The Supreme Court has agreed to expedite this appeal and asked Trump’s lawyers to respond to the motion by next Wednesday December 20
Special counsel asks Supreme Court to immediately decide if Trump is immune from Jan. 6 prosecution
The court said it would consider on an expedited basis whether to hear the case, an indication that it takes special counsel Jack Smith’s request seriously.
www.nbcnews.comWisconsin's Democratic attorney general vows to defend potential 2024 Trump victory in court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general vowed Monday to defend a potential Donald Trump victory in the swing state next year, saying he's confident that the state's election systems work.
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Smith team announces plans to present Trump cellphone data at trial
Special counsel Jack Smith's team announced plans to use former President Donald Trump's cellphone data in the 2020 election subversion case.
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Georgia election workers ask judge to lecture Rudy Giuliani after he repeats election claims judge ruled were defamatory | CNN Politics
After his first day in a Washington, DC, courtroom where a jury will determine how much he owes two former Georgia election workers for defamation, former Donald Trump election attorney Rudy Giuliani still insists everything he said about the two women was true.
www.cnn.comHunter Biden pushes for dismissal of gun case, saying law violates the Second Amendment
Hunter Biden is pushing back against gun charges filed against him, challenging the case as unconstitutional and politically motivated.
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Giuliani defamation trial: Jury awards election workers nearly $150 million
Get live updates from the trial of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.
Coalition government: How Republicans may keep their slim House majority, for now
After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he was leaving Congress at the end of the year, House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rethink the GOP's strategy.
Johnson prepares to make House GOP’s bitter spy powers fight public
The speaker is greenlighting a procedural gambit that allows members to decide which bill to renew a controversial surveillance authority will move forward, based on which gets more votes on the floor.
www.politico.comRamaswamy was the target of death threats in New Hampshire that led to FBI arrest, campaign says
Federal prosecutors say they charged a New Hampshire man with threatening to kill a presidential candidate ahead of a scheduled campaign event.
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Newsom says stumping for Biden isn't 'pulling teeth' but he got involved out of 'frustration'
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) claimed his fervent support for President Joe Biden stemmed from frustration over others not touting his achievements.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden stays clear of calling for Ivy League presidents’ resignations
The president has weighed in on antisemitism on campuses. But there are certain stoves he and his team don’t want to touch.
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Speaker Johnson reverses course again on FISA and pulls both bills
Neither of the two bills to reauthorize and reform a powerful spy tool used by American intelligence agencies will be voted on this week after the Rules Committee pulled the legislation amid intense backlash.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: UN General Assembly urges Gaza ceasefire
Overwhelming international support for ceasefire, but US has already vetoed Security Council resolution.
McConnell's Ukraine support tested by Zelensky visit and GOP border fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will return to the U.S. Capitol this week as the Senate hustles to finish and pass a bipartisan package funding the war.
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Special counsel asks Supreme Court to decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
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Overcrowded hospitals, few supplies causing 'complete collapse' of Gaza health system
International organizations, including the WHO and MSF, say Gaza's health care system is "completely collapsing" as hospitals remain overcrowded and with few supplies.
GOP clash nixes Johnson plan for floor showdown on surveillance reforms
Grumbling over Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) plans for a floor showdown on competing House Intelligence and Judiciary Committee bills has punted the debate over how to reform the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers. The House Rules Committee pulled consideration of the two bills after a...
House Freedom Caucus elects Rep. Bob Good as next chairman, source says | CNN Politics
The far-right House Freedom Caucus has elected Rep. Bob Good of Virginia to be its next chairman, according to a source familiar.
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Harvard President Claudine Gay's academic and professional record faces new scrutiny
Claudine Gay's short tenure as the president of Harvard University has been marked by controversy over her response to antisemitism on campus, but her academic and professional record is drawing new scrutiny, including allegations of plagiarism.
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Man allegedly threatened to kill Vivek Ramaswamy and voters at NH campaign stop
Federal prosecutors arrested a 30-year-old man on Monday after he allegedly threatened to kill presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Zelensky: Putin thinks his dreams are coming true with Ukraine aid impasse in Congress
The political standoff that threatens U.S. aid to Ukraine is in line with Russian President Vladimir Putin's wishes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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What Zelenskyy needs to say to move the GOP
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Senate immigration negotiators doubt they'll get a deal to unlock Ukraine aid this week
Ukrainian president is set to visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday, but GOP lawmakers say he won't change their minds that aid must be paired with stricter U.S. asylum laws.
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JD Vance says US must accept Ukraine will 'cede some territory' to Russia ahead of Zelenskyy's DC visit
GOP Senator JD Vance says the Biden administration must accept Ukraine will "cede" land to Russia to end the war and stop "writing more blank checks."
Tanker ‘attacked by cruise missile’ as it traverses Bab el-Mandeb Strait
US says the Norwegian-registered Strinda caught fire after it was struck but no casualties were reported.
Katie Porter told a fellow House Democrat to 'go be a Republican' after she complained about Democratic amendments to a Trump-era immigration bill
Porter told off fellow House Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger in 2019 after a vote on a border package that divided the party.
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Norwegian tanker in tense Middle East
Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they hit a Norwegian commercial tanker with a missile in their latest protest against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, underlining the risks of a conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
After losing Houston mayor's race, US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to seek reelection to Congress
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has announced she'll seek reelection to Congress in 2024. The Democrat announced Monday she will seek her 16th term in Congress.
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Texas Supreme Court rules against pregnant woman seeking abortion as she leaves state for procedure | CNN
A Texas woman at the center of a legal battle over terminating her high-risk pregnancy has left the state to get the abortion, her attorneys said in a statement.
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Families of US hostages say White House ignored request to attend Hanukkah reception: Report
Families of American hostages asked the White House to attend a reception in honor of Hanukkah but never received invitations, according to a report.
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Hunter Biden moves to dismiss gun case, argues David Weiss is illegitimate special counsel
Hunter Biden asked a judge on Monday to dismiss the gun-related case against him in Delaware, claiming David Weiss was unlawfully appointed special counsel, among other arguments.
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Biden 'violence and chaos' remark was quote, not a threat to Trump voters | Fact check
The full context of Biden's 2020 Pittsburgh speech shows he was quoting Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway in the remark, not threatening Trump voters.
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‘Bud Light moment’: Stefanik forces a reckoning on the left
Elise Stefanik’s viral line of questioning is straining Democrats’ alliances with institutions of higher education.
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Donald Tusk elected as Polish prime minister
The pro-EU politician will be sworn in on Wednesday, ending the eight-year rule of the right-wing PiS party.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657
As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments.
Litman: Hunter Biden isn't being accused of any new wrongdoing. So why was he just indicted again?
Special counsel David Weiss brought the tax charges in Los Angeles. It's a suspiciously tough case in the shadow of a Republican effort to impeach President Biden.
UN floats richer nations reducing meat consumption to fight climate change
A new proposal from the United Nations floated the idea of higher-income nations reducing their meat intake while improving access for low-income countries as an effort to fight climate change.
www.washingtonexaminer.comEpic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire.
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Trump pulled America out of Paris. So why are these Republicans in Dubai?
GOP lawmakers came to the U.N. climate summit to champion U.S. energy while acknowledging the need to cut carbon. But will that matter if Trump returns to the White House?
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Two Georgia election workers sue Giuliani for millions, alleging he took their "good names"
The two plaintiffs are seeking from $15.5 million to $43 million for damages from Giuliani, according to recent court filings.
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Jury declares Google has monopoly over Android app store in victory for Epic
A jury has decided that Google has turned the Google Play Store and the Google Play Billing service into an illegal monopoly, a significant victory for Fortnite developer Epic Games three years after it sued the Android developer on antitrust grounds.
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Exclusive: Former Mar-a-Lago employee-turned-witness repeatedly contacted by Trump and associates before documents charges | CNN Politics
Three months after the FBI seized classified records from Mar-a-Lago last August, a longtime employee of Donald Trump’s private club quit his job.
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Former New Zealand prime minister is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 | Fact check
There is plenty of film and photographic evidence of Ardern receiving both COVID-19 shots and the booster.
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Harvard faculty and alumni show support for president Claudine Gay after her House testimony on antisemitism
Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, drew support from faculty members and alumni after her controversial House testimony on antisemitism last week.
www.cbsnews.comSpeculation about eventual rate cuts is rising, but Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged
With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing — and in some cases fueling — hopes that they will make a decisive shift in policy and cut interest rates next year, possibly as soon as spring.
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Putin views Russia’s new nuclear submarines, says more being rolled out
Russian president seeks to showcase Moscow’s growing naval power in visit to a flag-raising ceremony in Arctic north.
Families of American hostages not invited to White House Hanukkah reception | CNN Politics
Several family members of US citizens believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas had asked to attend a Hanukkah reception at the White House Monday night but never received invitations, the father of a 19-year-old missing Israeli American told CNN.
www.cnn.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.
Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days
Russians who have been banned from travelling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that comes into force on Monday.
Supreme Court agrees to expedite consideration of petition on Trump immunity for DC case
The Supreme Court has agreed to expedite consideration of a petition by special counsel Jack Smith on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from being prosecuted for crimes related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
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JD Vance tells skeptical Tapper there must be investigation of Big Tech-media 'collusion' on Biden laptop
Sen. J.D. Vance told CNN on Sunday that the "collusion" between Big Tech companies and members of the media needed to be looked at with regard to the Hunter Biden story.
Johnson's surveillance program strategy hits conservative hurdles
Aides involved in the debate are now privately predicting there will be no standalone votes on the competing surveillance bills this week.
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As Israel pounds southern Gaza, Biden warns it is losing support
Israeli tanks and warplanes bombarded the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing dozens of Palestinians, and U.S. President Joe Biden warned Israel it was losing international support because of its "indiscriminate" bombing of civilians in its war against Hamas militants.
Trump again defends infamous 'Access Hollywood' comments and warns Biden, 'Be very careful'
Trump spotlighting the "Access Hollywood" tape started out on Saturday at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala as a seemingly off-the-cuff remark
Abortion law state map: See where abortions are legal or banned | CNN
Nearly two dozen US states have banned or severely restricted access to abortion. View CNN’s abortion law map to see where abortions are legal, banned, or in limbo.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Gaza ‘fast becoming unlivable’ as fighting rages
Now 1.3 million Palestinians trapped in overcrowded and unprotected shelters; ‘not a place for humans’, UNRWA says.
Dem lawmaker accuses Stefanik of ripping off university letter
The two letters to Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania were sent last Friday and feature some paragraphs with nearly identical language.
www.politico.comBiden alludes to disagreements with Israel's Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday alluded to the complex relationship he has with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting the prime minister is in a "tough spot" and that the two have had their share of disagreements over the years and at present. Biden, speaking at a White House reception for...
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/11/2023
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday.
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House GOP leadership pulls dueling FISA bills amid backlash | CNN Politics
House GOP leadership has pulled a pair of surveillance law bills from the floor, according to GOP sources, as Speaker Mike Johnson was facing backlash from his conference over the two-bill approach.
www.cnn.comSteve Doocy Pours Cold Water On Fox & Friends' Desire For Joe Biden Impeachment
The co-host played buzzkill as the Fox News crew hyped up the GOP's pursuit of the president.
U.S.-Chinese military hotline hasn't been restored a month after Biden-Xi summit
Last month, Biden declared the resumption of contacts a signature achievement. U.S. military officials say their Chinese colleagues haven't been taking their calls.
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The Arizona Supreme Court could split evenly on a key abortion case. Here's what that means
The court has decided not to replace a justice in Planned Parenthood vs. Kris Mayes/Hazelrigg, which could end nearly all legal abortions in Arizona.
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Dem immigration reform advocates criticize GOP offer on border security
It's the latest challenge for a hypothetical year-end deal marrying border restrictions with aid to Ukraine and Israel.
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France to end contract with biggest Muslim high school amid fears of wider crackdown
France is to end funding for its biggest Muslim high school on the grounds of administrative failures and questionable teaching practices, a local official said on Monday, the latest in what some rights groups say is a wider crackdown on Muslims.
Giuliani jury is a cross-section of DC that defies easy stereotypes
The jurors chosen to hear Rudy Giuliani’s trial told the judge they had no pre-existing opinions about the former New York City mayor.
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George Santos discussing plea deal with federal prosecutors, legal filing shows
Former Congressman George Santos is talking to federal prosecutors on Long Island about a plea deal, according to a newly filed court document.
Japan court finds three guilty of sexually assaulting ex-soldier in landmark case
A Japanese court on Tuesday found three former soldiers guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague, in a victory for the victim's long battle for justice.
Hasbro laying off 1,100 workers as weak toy sales persist into holiday season
In the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report, Hasbro slashed its already-soft full-year outlook, projecting a 13% to 15% revenue decline for the year.
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Analysis: Has the approach to tunnel warfare changed for Israel and Hamas?
Both sides seem to be even more cautious about the tunnels than they were at the beginning of the conflict.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 9 cents to $71.32 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for February delivery rose 19 cents to $76.03 per barrel.
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Tornado outbreak ravages the country for third December in a row
While tornadoes in December are not unheard of, three straight Decembers have now had deadly outbreaks, a concerning trend linked to climate change.
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Taylor Swift attends comedy show raising money for Gaza charity: Report
Singer Taylor Swift attended a comedy show that featured comedian Ramy Youssef and benefited a Gaza charity, according to reports.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS in talks with Nvidia about AI chip sales to China - Raimondo
NASHUA, New Hampshire (Reuters) -The Biden administration is in discussions with Nvidia Corp about permissible sales of artificial intelligence chips to China but emphasized that it cannot sell its most advanced semiconductors to Chinese firms. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, speaking in...
Fallout rises from McCarthy handshake deal with White House
Lawmakers in both parties are growing increasingly concerned about where a handshake deal between the White House and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on spending stands as they negotiate h…
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Shadow of doubt: Are Trump candidates changing their election denial tune heading into 2024? - Washington Examiner
Hanging over the 2024 election are the lasting effects of election denialism that have become popular among Republicans in recent years, but some candidates are changing their tune heading into the next election season to avoid a repeat of 2022. Republicans had a less-than-expected performance...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJurors in a Giuliani damages case hear the threats election workers got after his false claims
Lawyers for two Georgia election workers are asking jurors in a federal case to make Rudy Giuliani pay the women tens of millions of dollars in damages for false accusations he made against them that led to threats and racist harassment.
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'The Trump Party': Here's why Donald Trump's supporters are calling the shots with Republicans ahead of 2024
The former president's solid political base - estimated at 30%-40% of the Republican primary electorate - is fueling his dominance of polls.
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With his empire at stake, Trump has spent $2.5 million on expert testimony in his fraud trial
Donald Trump, fighting to maintain his real estate empire, spent at least $2.5 million on expert witnesses who have testified in his fraud trial over the last month.
'Bidenomics' is a big hit — outside the US
The president's signature climate law, with its massive subsidies and push for domestic manufacturing, has leaders across the UK, Australia and Europe scrambling to follow suit. But American voters seem unimpressed.
www.politico.comZelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
He also issued a personal plea for Congress to break its deadlock and approve continued support for Ukraine.
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Iowa poll: Trump surpasses 50% support ahead of first GOP contest
The former president leads Ron DeSantis among likely Iowa caucusgoers, 51% to 19%, with Nikki Haley at 16%.
www.nbcnews.comBiden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
President Joe Biden goes into next year’s election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it.
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Alexey Navalny, Russia's jailed opposition leader, has gone missing, according to his supporters
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
www.cbsnews.comBiden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS law
The Biden administration is announcing the first allocation of incentives from last year’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
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EU set for summit showdown over Ukraine accession talks as Hungary stands firm
Hungary said on Monday it would not bow to pressure from other European Union states to give the green light for accession talks with Ukraine, setting the stage for a showdown at an EU summit this week.
'Shameful': AOC blasts Biden admin for blocking UN Gaza cease-fire resolution
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Biden administration after the U.S. blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Greens erupt as fossil fuel ‘phaseout’ is dropped from proposed climate deal
“COP28 is now on the verge of complete failure,” former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said. But organizers of the summit in Dubai urged nations to be flexible and compromise.
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Supreme Court sides with 83-year-old woman forced to her knees during traffic stop
The officers who pulled Brown over mistakenly thought the car she was driving had been stolen. They handcuffed her and forced her to her knees.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson pursues impeachment strategy he once said could ‘irreparably damage’ the country | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pursuing an impeachment strategy against President Joe Biden that he once said could cause “irreparable damage” to the country when Democrats sought to oust then-President Donald Trump, according to a CNN KFile review of his past public comments.
www.cnn.comIsraeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will 'take time'
Israel’s defense minister on Monday pushed back against international calls to wrap up the country’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
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Now 1.3 million Palestinians trapped in overcrowded and unprotected shelters; ‘not a place for humans’, UNRWA says.
Trump picks up more Senate GOP endorsements
More GOP senators are uniting behind Trump for the 2024 election. Sens. Katie Britt, Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven bring the GOP Senate support to 16.
Senate still a ‘legislative graveyard’ for partisan House bills - Washington Examiner
Democrats spent years bemoaning how then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) turned the upper chamber into a “legislative graveyard” for House-passed priorities. Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) described McConnell in 2019 as the “grim reaper” for refusing to pass the nearly 400...
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U.N. envoys say 'enough' on trip to Gaza border
U.N. Security Council envoys spoke of unimaginable suffering and urged an end to the war in the Gaza Strip on Monday as they headed across Egypt's Sinai Peninsula to the Rafah crossing, the besieged Palestinian enclave's only entry point for aid.
Giuliani defamation trial: Jury awards election workers nearly $150 million
Get live updates from the trial of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.
Civil rights lawyer quits X after Alex Jones' return to platform
Sherrilyn Ifill said with the return of Jones to the social media site, it “cannot be a place where I put my energy, my ideas, my plans, my joy.”
www.politico.comThe Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children
The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
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Biden admin sends billions to California's over-budget, behind-schedule 'train to nowhere'
The White House quietly announced that, as part of a broader effort to fund railways nationwide, it would send more than $3 billion to California for its over-budget train project.
What’s UN Resolution 377A, can it help in efforts to stop Israel-Gaza war?
The resolution empowers member states to make collective recommendations, but it is legally nonbinding.
US Air Force disciplines 15 people following investigation into accused National Guard leaker Jack Teixeira | CNN Politics
The US Air Force has disciplined 15 people connected to the intelligence leaks from Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, the service said Monday, after an investigation found that individuals “intentionally failed” to report documented concerns about Teixeira’s behavior preceding the leaks.
www.cnn.comAir Force disciplines 15 as IG finds that security failures led to massive classified documents leak
The Air Force inspector general says the massive classified documents leak by a service member this year was made worse by the intentional failure of multiple officials to take required action on his suspicious behavior.
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Top Pentagon official steps down, creating policy gap amid Tuberville hold
The departure means both the No. 1 and 2 positions in DOD's policy office will be filled with acting officials.
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US rebukes Chinese navy’s ‘dangerous and destabilizing conduct’ toward Philippine vessels - Washington Examiner
The United States accused China’s navy of carrying out “dangerous and destabilizing conduct” over the weekend following two separate incidents with Philippine vessels.Outside Scarborough Reef on Saturday and near the Second Thomas Shoal a day later, Chinese ships used water cannons and “reckless...
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Supreme Court lets stand Washington state 'conversion therapy' ban for LGBTQ+ minors
Brian Tingley, a licensed family counselor in Washington, told the Supreme Court that the law censors conversations he has with his clients.
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Exclusive: Gaza captivity was 'Russian roulette', freed Israeli hostage says
Israeli Sharon Alony-Cunio survived 52 days as a hostage in Gaza with her two little girls before she was released in an Israel-Hamas swap deal. But she fears for the life of her husband who is still captive in the bombarded Palestinian enclave.
Teachers have been outed for moonlighting in adult content. Do they have legal recourse?
Some outed teachers have lost their jobs posting content on OnlyFans, raising questions about personal freedoms and how far employers can go.
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Impasse over Ukraine aid worries Zelensky, emboldens Putin - Washington Examiner
‘BIG DIFFERENCES REMAIN’: With just a week to go before a scheduled Senate recess, a compromise on U.S. border security that would unlock funds for Ukraine and Israel remains elusive, with Democrats and Republicans each accusing the other of intransigence.“Republican demands are unreasonable,”...
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Russian opposition leader Navalny missing from prison, says his team | CNN
Russian opposition leader Navalny missing from prison, says his team
www.cnn.comIraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover
Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act that's becoming more difficult by the day.
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A proposed state constitutional amendment on abortion access could boost Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-MT) reelection chances in Montana if added to next year’s ballot. Favorable results for abortion rights activists in off-year ballot initiatives in Ohio and Kansas have prompted some...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe redistricting cases we’re waiting on ahead of 2024
Here is a rundown of the states to keep an eye on.
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Covid-19 vaccine mandates for executive branch employees and troops thrown out by Supreme Court | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday threw out several cases challenging the federal government’s now-defunct Covid-19 vaccine mandates for executive branch employees and military service members.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF says it's discovered one of Hamas' biggest tunnels under Gaza
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Antony Blinken Defends Lone U.S. Veto On UN Cease-Fire Resolution For Gaza
The secretary of state also claimed the U.S. cares about protecting Palestinian civilians, but just bypassed Congress to approve more arms sales to Israel.
Patriot games: How New England’s disastrous NFL season is changing the 2024 election - Washington Examiner
The intersection of sports and politics typically involves social or cultural matters, but the disastrous New England Patriots football season is the latest event poised to have significant effects on the 2024 election. The New England Patriots, which mostly dominated the NFL in the 2010s, were...
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Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'human gumball machine,' doesn't rule out voting for Joe Biden in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, criticizing GOP frontrunner Donald Trump for being a danger to the country and didn't rule out voting for Joe Biden.
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Biden to give first CHIPS Act semiconductor expansion grant to military manufacturer - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration will give the first grant funded by a law designed to fund semiconductor manufacturing and expansion to the makers of chips used in F-15 and F-35 fighter jets. The government will give a $35 million grant to BAE Systems, a defense contractor that provides components to...
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Polish prime minister loses confidence vote, clearing way for Donald Tusk
Poland's prime minister lost a vote of confidence on Monday, clearing the way for a broad coalition of pro-European Union parties led by Donald Tusk to take power.
'End of Mr. Giuliani' if jury awards millions in damages to election workers, lawyer says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A lawyer for two Georgia election workers accused Rudy Giuliani on Monday of "destroying" his clients' reputations by falsely accusing them of working to rig the 2020 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump. A jury heard opening arguments in a civil defamation...
What is the global strike demanding ceasefire in Gaza?
Activists and grassroot organisations worldwide are striking on Monday to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Federal judge asked to place Dean Phillips on Florida primary ballot
“Were the court to deny relief, a grave inequity would result because only President Joseph Biden would have gained access to the ballot by unconstitutional means,” states a motion.
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Tanks push further into Khan Younis as Israel pounds north Gaza
Israel orders civilians to flee the centre of Gaza's southern city, while intense bombing is seen in northern areas.
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U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say after vetoed UN vote for Gaza Strip cease-fire
Palestinian officials expressed resounding disappointment after the U.S. vetoed a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.
Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners
The heart of the historic town of Lahaina that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui is reopening to residents and business owners holding day passes
Vivek Ramaswamy appears to broadcast himself urinating during live X talk
Incident occurred when Republican politician participated in conversation with Elon Musk, Alex Jones and others
Wisconsin Republican leader stands by fake Trump elector, will keep him on elections commission
A Wisconsin lawmaker is rejecting calls from Democrats to rescind his appointee to the state elections commission, who was one of the Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in 2020.
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Supreme Court declines challenge to Washington state's conversion therapy ban for minors
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh said they would hear the case.
www.cbsnews.comOnPolitics: Supreme Court sides with woman forced to her knees by police when she was 83
Another court ruled the woman could sue police for using excessive force, effectively waiving a legal doctrine known as qualified immunity.
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Trio of justices dissent after Supreme Court upholds anti-conversion therapy laws - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court declined to take up a case seeking to overturn Washington state's ban on the practice of conversion therapy for minors who say they are gay or lesbian, prompting the court's most conservative members to say they would have granted it.Despite three dissents from...
www.washingtonexaminer.comReport says United Arab Emirates is trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28 summit
An activist organization says the United Arab Emirates is conducting a mass trial of nearly 90 prisoners on terrorism charges as it hosts the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit.
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Air Force finds alleged leak suspect Jack Teixeira acted alone, disciplines 15 others for dereliction of duty
An Air Force inspector general’s probe found Teixeira’s unit “failed to take proper action after becoming aware of his intelligence-seeking activities.”
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Biden is struggling to connect with key Democratic voters. Is Trump enough to fix it?
With less than a year until Election Day, Democrats worry Biden hasn't energized key voters in what's expected to be a fierce battle against Trump.
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Zelensky faces impossible task ahead of meetings in Washington | CNN Politics
The fate of billions in assistance for Ukraine remains in limbo this morning even as President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to make a crucial pitch to senators and House Speaker Mike Johnson tomorrow.
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Russia claims arrest of Ukrainian assassin network
Russia’s FSB said it has arrested 18 Ukrainian ‘agents and accomplices’ who plotted assassinations.
Biden losing young voters to Trump as he falls behind in two swing states - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is behind former President Donald Trump in two critical swing states, with particularly damning numbers among young voters who are increasingly disillusioned by the former. In new CNN polls conducted by SSRS, Trump bested Biden in both Georgia and Michigan, swing states won...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPoll: Donald Trump holds overwhelming lead in Iowa; Ron DeSantis edges ahead of Nikki Haley
New Iowa Poll results: “The field may have shrunk, but it may have made Donald Trump even stronger than he was,” said pollster J. Ann Selzer.
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Wall Street donors dreamed of a Trump alternative. Now they’re waking up.
Setting aside Trump’s recent noodling on what he could accomplish in a one-day dictatorship, markets are increasingly wary of how U.S. political disruptions can ripple across the global financial system.
www.politico.comAs COP28 nears finish, critics say proposal 'doesn't even come close' to what's needed on climate
Delegates at the United Nations climate talks were poring over the latest language on how the world plans to cap planet-warming emissions and keep the worst of warming at bay.
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Supreme Court won’t let RFK Jr. intervene in case challenging efforts to combat social media disinformation | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. join a challenge to a case concerning the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies about online posts the government views as disinformation.
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Top White House aide worked at law firm heavily involved with corporate entities tied to Hunter, Biden family
A lawyer who worked with Hunter Biden on business deals has held several positions in the White House and is currently a top cybersecurity adviser for President Biden.
Air Force watchdog finds alleged Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira's unit "failed" to take action after witnessing questionable activity
The Air National Guard has taken action against 15 people "for dereliction in the performance of duties" in the wake of intelligence leaks that began as early as February 2022.
www.cbsnews.comEU set for summit showdown over Ukraine accession talks as Hungary stands firm
Hungary said on Monday it would not bow to pressure from other European Union states to give the green light for accession talks with Ukraine, setting the stage for a showdown at an EU summit this week.
Biden to host Zelenskyy at the White House; Ukraine may need to ‘cede’ territory, U.S. senator says
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Tuesday.
Birthday blunders: Four times 80-year-old John Kerry’s climate warnings have fallen flat - Washington Examiner
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry turns 80 on Monday, and throughout his decades in politics, he has made many predictions about climate change that have not panned out. The former secretary of state and senator has made several predictions and claims about the climate that have been criticized as...
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Murky waters: European powers allow shadowy Libyan group to return refugees
Using information provided by Frontex and Malta, a Libyan group linked to Wagner is illegally pulling back refugees.
Donald Tusk becomes Poland's prime minister with the mission of improving European Union ties
Poland’s parliament has elected centrist party leader Donald Tusk as prime minister after eight years of stormy conservative rule.
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House Oversight Democrat quietly meeting with GOP lawmakers in effort to quash impeachment inquiry: sources
Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin has been informally meeting with Republicans behind closed doors in an effort to persuade them to abandon the impeachment effort against President Biden
Livestream: Ramaswamy hot mic during X event with Musk and Alex Jones picks up private moment - Washington Examiner
An X Spaces livestream with Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones left little to the imagination after the 2024 presidential candidate forgot to mute himself while going to the bathroom on Sunday night. Ramaswamy joined the livestream with other conservative personalities as they discussed...
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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church
A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.
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Allies of imprisoned Putin foe Navalny sound the alarm, say they haven’t heard from him
Alexei Navalny, who is serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism, was due to appear in court Monday via video link but didn’t, a spokeswoman said.
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In Michigan, anger over Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him votes: "We're gonna be silent in November 2024"
As the administration continues standing by Israel's deadly attacks on Gaza, one Arab-American in Michigan says he and his community can no longer support the president.
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House panel subpoenas Vanguard, Arjuna in ESG 'collusion' probe
The House Judiciary Committee wants more records from the investment firms related to how they "advance ESG policies," Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, wrote.
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
Australia on Monday said it would tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years as the government looks to overhaul what it said was a "broken" migration system.
Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine
Pressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week.
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How the AI boom could boost energy use and carbon emissions - Washington Examiner
Artificial intelligence has a complicated relationship with climate change — it’s both helping to combat emissions and adding to them as it grows in popularity. On the heels of the boom of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is being considered as a solution to climate change, with...
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Progressives worry Biden’s new student loan relief proposal is too small
They’re pressing the administration to exercise its legal authority to the “fullest extent” to maximize debt relief.
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Gaza’s al-Fukhari is dangerously overcrowded as Israel pushes people south
People fleeing the violence for more than two months aren’t sure they will survive conditions in al-Fukhari.
Red state AGs move to block abortion ballot language pro-life group says is 'deceptive,' goes farther than Roe
Red state attorney generals across the country are moving to block what they say are deceptive abortion measures that could potentially go even farther than Roe v. Wade.
CNN Polls: Trump leads Biden in Michigan and Georgia as broad majorities hold negative views of the current president | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has the upper hand over President Joe Biden in two critical battleground states – Michigan and Georgia – with broad majorities in both states holding negative views of the sitting president’s job performance, policy positions and sharpness, according to new CNN...
www.cnn.comLife in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine is grim. People are fleeing through a dangerous corridor
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, thousands of people have fled occupied regions of the country over myriad routes.
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Trump’s scrapped testimony and busy week of campaigning preview balancing act he faces in 2024 | CNN Politics
A last-minute announcement scrapping plans to testify at his New York civil fraud trial. A “Commit to Caucus” event in Iowa on Wednesday. A rally in New Hampshire next weekend.
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Tucker Carlson says he's launching his own paid streaming service
The ex-Fox News host says paying for the Tucker Carlson Network will offer access to new shows and "Tucker's personal inbox."
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Maduro’s threat against oil-rich neighbor raises specter of Putin copycat in Venezuela - Washington Examiner
Nicolas Maduro’s proposal to annex an energy-rich region of Guyana earlier this month has stoked anxiety that Russian President Vladimir Putin might have a copycat in Venezuela.“Any action that amounts to use of force to try to change these borders would be illegitimate, should not be...
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Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fuelling fears of exodus into Egypt
Hamas said it was striking back against Israeli forces across Gaza on Monday and Palestinians and international relief agencies said public order was disintegrating as hunger spread, fuelling fears of a mass exodus to Egypt.
Zelensky arrives in US to plead for continued Ukraine war aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set Monday to make a last-ditch plea for US aid before it runs out this year, with Republicans arguing that the United States should no longer provide open-ended backing to Ukraine's battle against Russian invasion.White House press secretary Karine...
Zelenskyy pleads for U.S. aid to Ukraine ahead of Tuesday White House meeting
The Ukrainian president spoke at the National Defense University on Monday as the White House continues to put pressure on Congress to pass more aid to Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comLeaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute
The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela have expressed their intentions to cooperate ahead of their meeting this week meant to address an escalating dispute over a region rich in oil and minerals.
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Air Force disciplines 15 officers following Teixeira leak investigation - Washington Examiner
The Air Force initiated disciplinary action against 15 officers for dereliction in the performance of duties as it relates to the case of Airman Jack Teixeira, who has been arrested and accused of leaking hundreds of classified documents.The Air Force released the findings from an inspector...
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Analysis: Hunter Biden’s universe of legal problems, briefly explained | CNN Politics
In a remarkable, six-month turn of events, Hunter Biden, the president’s son, has gone from the cusp of a no-jail-time plea deal to looming trials in Delaware on gun charges and in California on tax charges.
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Mar-a-Lago: The billion-dollar question at heart of Trump fraud trial
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property has been valued between $18m and $1bn, so what's it really worth?
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Philippines says military chief was aboard ship rammed by Chinese vessels
The Philippines on Monday called the actions of Chinese vessels against its boats carrying out South China Sea resupply missions over the weekend - including one with a senior Philippine military official aboard - a "serious escalation".
Flood warnings for millions as storm brings heavy rain and winds to the Northeast
It was the same storm system that spawned deadly tornadoes over the weekend, killing at least 6 people in Tennessee.
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December 11, 2023 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
The UN General Assembly will resume its emergency session Tuesday on Gaza, days after the United States vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire.
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A deadly delivery highlights ‘falsified’ heat records at USPS
The Postal Service allegedly doctored heat training records of thousands of mail carriers. One of them died on a blistering day in June.
www.politico.comSnowfall, rain and gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes
A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind is bringing threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast.
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Iowa man arrested in the stabbing death of a Nebraska priest
The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted Sunday “during an invasion” of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun.
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Government-funded app targeting Black teens teaches young gay men to 'enhance' sex in HIV prevention study
Taxpayer funds supported a study that used an app to target gay Black teens as young as 14 with messages about enhancing homosexual experiences, potentially without parental knowledge.
Al Gore calls UAE hosting COP28 ‘ridiculous,’ slams oil CEO appointed to lead climate talks | CNN Politics
Former Vice President and climate advocate Al Gore on Sunday called into question the decision to hold the COP28 climate talks in the UAE, a leading producer of the world’s oil.
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Trump holds massive lead in Iowa 5 weeks from caucuses that kick off GOP race: poll
Former President Trump is expanding his already formidable lead in the state that leads off the Republican presidential nominating calendar, according to a new and highly reputable poll.
Google antitrust trial focused on Android app store payments to be handed off to jury to decide
Google is accused of exploiting its wealth and control of the Android operating system to protect a lucrative payment system within its Play Store.
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Trump gets stronger in Iowa - Washington Examiner
TRUMP GETS STRONGER IN IOWA. The Iowa caucuses, the first votes of the 2024 Republican presidential race, are five weeks from today. There's a new poll out this morning from the Des Moines Register finding that former President Donald Trump has a "commanding" lead in Iowa that has expanded in...
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Defendant in gang case involving rapper Young Thug stabbed at Atlanta jail | CNN
Shannon Stillwell, one of the defendants in the YSL trial was stabbed overnight at the Fulton County Jail, according to Natalie Ammons, with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department.
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Poland’s parliament elects Donald Tusk as prime minister
Tusk elected prime minister nearly two months after a national election was won by a coalition of pro-EU parties.
Poles pack Warsaw cinema to see leading man Donald Tusk's rise to power
Hundreds of Poles headed to a cinema in central Warsaw on Monday to watch a parliament session that is expected to usher in a new pro-European Union government led by Donald Tusk, illustrating the huge interest the transfer of power has generated.
Sweeney enters NJ governor's race after upset loss as Senate president
The South Jersey Democrat is mounting a widely anticipated political comeback
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Dean Phillips calls Biden possibly 'unelectable' in 2024 after GOP impeachment inquiry
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips said the GOP House impeachment inquiry into President Biden could make him "unelectable" in 2024.
India’s Supreme Court upholds decision to remove Kashmir’s special status
The court ruled the 2019 move constitutional but said the government should restore the Muslim-majority region’s statehood as soon as possible and hold local legislative polls by Sept. 30.
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House GOP chips away at centrist resistance on Biden impeachment inquiry
About a half-dozen members are still undecided, but there's only one public ‘no’ vote in POLITICO's whip count. It's a rare sign of unity for the conference.
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