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President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

Senate Judiciary mulls action amid fallout from Durham probe
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the status of special counsel John Durham’s appointment. The Senate Judiciary Committee is pledging to review the actions of special coun…


7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.


Governors' legislative agendas offer clues to possible 2024 presidential campaigns
A look at what Ron DeSantis, Glenn Youngkin and Kristi Noem are up to at the state level shows how they could position themselves if they jump into the presidential race.


Reports: New grand jury in NY examining Trump hush money
Multiple news reports say Manhattan prosecutors have convened a new grand jury to hear evidence in a probe of payments made to keep two women quiet about alleged affairs with former President Donald Trump.


Tim Scott, Cory Booker still hoping for bipartisan police reform despite slim prospects
Sens. Tim Scott and Cory Booker remain committed to negotiating for police reform following the death of Tyre Nichols, but hopes of a bill approved in both chambers are slim.

Biden’s message to McCarthy ahead of critical White House meeting: Show me your plan | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s position that cuts to Medicare and Social Security are not on the table in exchange for a debt ceiling increase has drawn skepticism from his primary negotiating partner: The White House.


Warren says GOP has been trying to 'smear' Rep. Omar for years amid move to remove her from key committee
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren defended her Democratic colleague Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota amid a push to remove her from House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia’s ‘big revenge’ has begun
President Zelenskyy had warned for weeks that Moscow sought to step up assaults after months of virtual stalemate.

House GOP to probe Biden's family; Tyre Nichols' parents to attend State of the Union: recap
The day after President Biden delivers the State of the Union, he and his family will be the subject of a GOP-led House Oversight Committee hearing.
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Matt Gaetz confirms deal was struck between McCarthy and hard-line Republicans during speaker vote - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) confirmed that a deal, made in writing, that had "multiple forms" was cut between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and GOP rebels during the speakership vote earlier this month. In a candid exchange with MSNBC host Ari Melber, Gaetz credited the appointment of...


Russia warns United States: the end of nuclear arms control may be nigh
Russia told the United States on Monday that the last remaining pillar of bilateral nuclear arms control could expire in 2026 without a replacement due to what it said were U.S. efforts to inflict "strategic defeat" on Moscow in Ukraine.

Boris Johnson says Putin threatened to kill him
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a missile strike in the days leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. John…


Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visa
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the U.S., indicating he may have no immediate intention to return home, where legal issues await.


7 officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death relieved of duty, 3 Memphis FD members fired
Two additional Memphis cops involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols have been relieved of duty and three Memphis FD members who responded to the scene were fired Monday.

Twenty-four GOP senators warn they will oppose debt limit increase without fiscal reforms
Nearly half of the Senate Republican Conference has signed on to a letter to President Biden warning they will not vote for any bill to raise the nation’s debt limit unless it’s connected to spendi…


Trump investigations: Georgia prosecutor ups anticipation
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been put on notice by a prosecutor, but the warning didn’t come from anyone at the Justice Department.


Justice Department says it can't comply with congressional request for non-public records in Biden classified documents probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.


Ex-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden story
The House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of reporting on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter.


Republican-led House panel to focus on Biden family business
A "politically charged" agenda is expected when the House Oversight Committee begins public hearings.


Graham floats potential compromise on qualified immunity
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is floating a possible compromise on what was one of the key holdups in the negotiations surrounding policing reform legislation after the death of George Floyd in 2020…


Biden family hearings to begin Feb. 8 as House GOP probes Twitter, Hunter Biden laptop
A day after President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address, House Republicans will investigate his family's business dealings.
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Tim Scott is pivotal figure as Tyre Nichols beating rekindles talk of police reform
Presidential politics are hanging over efforts to rekindle police reform in Congress after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis. The lead Republican negotiator in the…


These 4 senators are the most likely to lose their seats in 2024
A top nonpartisan political handicapper predicts Democrats face a serious challenge holding on to four crucial Senate seats as they attempt to protect their razor-thin majority in 2024

Two people involved in search for Trump’s classified documents testified before grand jury: Report - Washington Examiner
Two people who were hired to comb through former President Donald Trump's properties last year for classified files reportedly testified before a federal grand jury. Both people reportedly gave roughly three hours of testimony before the panel investigating Trump's handling of the sensitive...


Manhattan DA showing evidence in Trump hush money case to grand jury: Report - Washington Examiner
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is reportedly presenting evidence to a grand jury that hush money payments were allegedly made at the behest of former President Donald Trump. Bragg's office began presenting Monday to a grand jury that payments were allegedly made to adult film actress...


Trump sues Bob Woodward for releasing audio of their interviews
Donald Trump sued journalist Bob Woodward on Monday, claiming that the audio companion to Woodward's book "Rage" improperly used recordings of his interviews

Treasury to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff
The Treasury Department has announced plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023.


Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.


Megyn Kelly ripped online after criticizing Jill Biden’s ‘Dr.’ title
Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly is facing backlash online after she criticized first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education, for the use of her “Dr.” titl…


These jobs are most likely to be replaced by chatbots like ChatGPT
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.


Russia claims village on outskirts of Bakhmut in big push in east
Russia claimed on Tuesday to have captured a village just to the north of Bakhmut, a city it is trying to surround in a major push for what would be its biggest battlefield prize in Ukraine since last summer.

'Amtrak Joe' Biden hails plans for big East Coast tunnel fix
President Joe Biden, a daily rail commuter during his years in the Senate, has visited an aging Baltimore tunnel that's slated to be replaced with help from the bipartisan infrastructure legislation he signed in 2021.


‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid
Democrats in the US House of Representatives issue a letter denouncing Peru’s deadly crackdown against protesters.

Florida lawmakers move to let gun owners carry without permit in 'Constitutional Carry' bill
Florida could become the 26th state to let people carry concealed loaded guns anywhere without permits under new "constitutional carry" legislation.
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American Bar Association pushed to reject common definition of antisemitism - Washington Examiner
The American Bar Association has been called upon by progressive activists to pump the brakes on a new resolution condemning antisemitism, arguing it creates a "chilling" effect on free speech and is anti-Palestinian.The ABA's House of Delegates is slated to convene on Feb. 6 to vote on...


Biden touts electric vehicle tax credits with picture of him in luxury Hummer that doesn't even qualify
President Biden touted his electric vehicle tax credit on Monday with him in an expensive GMC Hummer EV that doesn't even qualify for it as Americans continue to struggle with inflation.

Crimea will never again be part of Ukraine - Croatian president
Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, will never again be part of Ukraine, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Monday in remarks detailing his objection to Zagreb providing military aid to Kyiv.

Shooters in central California killings of 6 still at large
Two weeks after shooters brazenly killed a teen mother, her 10-month-old baby and four other members of her household, the suspects remain at large and authorities have provided no motive for the attack in a central California farming community.


New York prosecutors convene grand jury in Trump hush money probe
The investigation centers on a $130,000 payment to actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.


First on CNN: 2 people who searched Trump properties for classified documents testified before federal grand jury in Mar-a-Lago probe | CNN Politics
Two people who found two classified documents in a Florida storage facility for Donald Trump have testified before a federal grand jury in Washington that’s looking at the former president’s handling of national security records at his Mar-a-Lago residence, according to sources familiar with the...


France, Australia to supply Ukraine with artillery shells
PARIS (AP) — France and Australia announced Monday plans to jointly produce and send several thousand 155-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine, starting in the coming weeks.


How GOP plans to test AOC and ‘Squad’ Democrats on key issue this week - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are gearing up to test the Democrats' stance on socialism this week as two members plan to introduce legislation that would condemn socialism as going against the foundation of the United States. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) are introducing...


Petito family lobbies for 'lethality assessment' law in Utah
The mother and father of a woman killed by her boyfriend in 2021 joined Utah lawmakers to lobby for the passage of a law to require police statewide screen for risks of intimate partner violence

US not interested in pressing Israel amid violence: Experts
US will continue to prop up ‘status quo’, analysts say, as Blinken visits region following spate of deadly attacks.

Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike in pre-call; Berlin rules out fighter jets for Kyiv
Ukraine is pressing its allies for faster weapons supplies, while the prospect of receiving fighter jets looks distant for now.

Biden gets to know new partner in House in Hakeem Jeffries
President Biden last week marked the beginning of his working relationship with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom he’ll have to rely on when it comes to Republican threats of spending c…


U.S. watchdog identifies $5.4 billion in potentially fraudulent COVID-19 loans
The U.S. government likely awarded about $5.4 billion in COVID-19 aid to people with questionable Social Security numbers, a federal watchdog said in a report released on Monday.

France doesn't rule out sending warplanes to Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron says that France doesn’t exclude sending fighter jets to Ukraine. But he laid out multiple conditions Monday before taking such a significant step.


Exclusive: Pro-Kremlin activists in Germany gave money for Russian army gear
A group of pro-Russian activists in Germany donated funds to a Russian army division fighting in Ukraine, and the money was used to purchase walkie-talkie radios, headphones and telephones, according to an officer in the division and messages from the group's organisers seen by Reuters.

LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.


Elizabeth Warren raises eyebrows with hesitance to back Kamala Harris | Fox News Video
'The Five' co-hosts discuss Sen. Elizabeth Warren stopping short of backing Kamala Harris as vice president in 2024 before issuing a clarifying statement.

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges
A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly. The decision follows federal convictions in two different courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up for decades.


U.S. stops granting export licenses for China's Huawei - sources
The Biden administration has stopped approving licenses for U.S. companies to export most items to China's Huawei, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Mysterious 'whirlpool' appears in the night sky above Hawaii
An observatory captured video of the spiral formation flying through the night sky in January.


Biden repeats debunked story about conversation with Amtrak conductor who retired 20 years ago - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden repeated a widely debunked story on Monday about a conversation he had with an Amtrak conductor as vice president. He said that one of the conductors added up the number of miles he traveled on Amtrak, a story that has been debunked, given that the conductor in question...


Liz Truss Crashes the (Republican) Party
The former British prime minister, banished from office after a disastrous rollout of her tax-cut plan, finds new allies in American conservatives.


Senators aim to revive police reform talks but face major hurdles
Lawmakers were engaged in similar talks after the murder of George Floyd, but they fell apart in 2021, frustrating Democrats.


Biden touts plans to replace 150-year-old rail tunnel in Baltimore visit
The president traveled to Baltimore to visit an aging rail tunnel that's slated to be replaced with help from bipartisan infrastructure legislation that he signed in 2021.


How did Memphis medical workers respond to Tyre Nichols after police beating?
The Memphis Fire Department has fired two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and a fire department lieutenant who responded to the scene of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by five city police officers following a traffic stop on Jan. 7.

Samsung's profit plummets amid global economic woes
Samsung Electronics says its profit for the last quarter plummeted nearly 70% as a weak global economy depressed demand for its consumer electronics products and computer memory chips.


Ukraine war: Western allies send Kyiv mixed messages on war planes
The US rules out sending jets to Ukraine, but France says "nothing is excluded" ahead of talks in Paris.


Calls mount to curb classification
In presidential documents scandals, advocates for transparency see a fresh opportunity.


Brazil's Lula cold-shoulders Germany's Scholz on Ukraine support
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday said Moscow made a mistake invading Ukraine, but speaking alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he kept clear of condemning the Russian attack.

Why $4 per gallon gas may return soon
GasBuddy predicts the national average could hit $4 again in a couple of months. The price is up more than 13% nationally over the past month.


11 people hurt in mass shooting in Florida: Police
A mass shooting in Lakeland, Florida, has left 11 people wounded, the Lakeland Police Department announced on Monday.

Madison Brooks timeline: How the LSU student’s alleged rape and death unfolded - Washington Examiner
Law enforcement unveiled charges against four suspects accused of playing a role in the alleged rape of LSU student Madison Brooks that preceded her death.


Sen. Tim Scott headed to Iowa in February, fueling more GOP presidential speculation
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is heading to the state that for half a century's kicked off the presidential nominating calendar, sparking more 2024 presidential speculation

Gandhi’s 150-day march is over. But will it revive Congress?
Leader of India’s main opposition party concludes cross-country ‘unity’ march in Kashmir.

Trump lawsuit claims Woodward audiobook violates copyright
Former President Donald Trump is suing journalist Bob Woodward, claiming the reporter didn't have permission to release interview recordings of Trump to the public.


Biden administration unveils new green card design with eye on enhanced security
The Biden administration released a new design for Permanent Resident Cards, also known as green cards, and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), adding a series of new security measures for t…


Former National Enquirer publisher appears before Donald Trump grand jury
The former publisher of the National Enquirer is among the first witnesses brought Monday before a grand jury in New York.

Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion — twice what the administration estimates
One part of plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join program, analysis says.


Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes
NEW YORK (AP) — Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping.


Pakistan mosque blast: Police targeted in suicide attack that kills 59
The mosque is within a tightly guarded area of police and intelligence buildings in Peshawar.


No plans for Hunter Biden to appear before House Oversight Committee 'right now,' says Chairman James Comer
Investigating the questionable business dealings of the Biden family is one of the top priorities of the House Oversight Committee, according Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.

Man who disarmed Monterey Park gunman honored at local Lunar New Year festival
The 26-year-old man who disarmed the Monterey Park, California, mass shooting suspect was honored at a Lunar New Year festival Sunday.

The U.S. on Israel’s far-right government: It is what it is.
Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel this week shows how, given challenges such as Iran, the Biden administration has decided engaging Israel's new leadership is the best approach.


PETA offers to send human to replace Punxsutawney Phil and live in enclosure - Washington Examiner
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering to send a human being to take the place of Pennsylvania's famous Punxsutawney Phil ahead of Groundhog Day. "I would gladly take Phil’s place if it will spare him a tedious life punctuated only by the confusion and terror of being dangled in...


Trump courses hosting three tournaments for Saudi-underwritten LIV Golf
Three golf courses belonging to former President Trump will be featured among other sites as hosts of tournaments for a new Saudi-backed golf league this year. Trump’s golf courses in Florida, New …


Law enforcement groups skeptical police reform talks can succeed after Tyre Nichols death
The nation's largest police organizations are willing to work with Congress to revive police reform negotiations following the death of Tyre Nichols, but are not optimistic anything will bear fruit.

Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 153rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.

5 Ukrainian civilians killed as warring sides mull next move
The Ukrainian presidential office says Russian shelling has killed at least five people and wounded 13 others over the past 24 hours.


Abbott issues disaster declaration as ice storm slams Texas
An ice storm is slamming Texas this week, crippling roads, closing schools and cancelling flights.

Feds expect to collect $4.7B in insurance fraud penalties
The Biden administration is estimating that it could collect as much as $4.7 billion from insurance companies with newer and tougher penalties for submitting improper charges on the taxpayers’ tab for Medicare Advantage care.


China urges Kevin McCarthy to avoid repeating Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid visiting Taiwan as his predecessor, Nancy Pelosi, did last year.

Memphis' SCORPION unit lacked training, former police say
A former Memphis officer said the unit's training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, one day of suspect apprehension training and one day at the firing range.


Treasury to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff
The Treasury Department has announced plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023.


Retired Air Force officer set to plead guilty to storing classified information at his Florida home | CNN Politics
A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who stored files with classified information at his Florida home is set to plead guilty in February to one count of unlawful retention of national defense information, according to court documents.


Scott says Democrats are to blame for the failure of police reform legislation
Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), the lead Senate Republican negotiator on police reform, on Monday signaled he’s willing to have another go at the tough issue in the wake of Tyre Nichols’s death at the hands…


DOJ is 'working to brief' Senate Intel on Biden, Trump classified docs
DOJ says it is working with the intelligence community before briefing the Senate Intelligence Committee on the improper retention of classified records by Biden and Trump.

Priscilla Presley contests validity of Lisa Marie's will
The ex-wife of rock'n'roll legend Elvis Presley says their daughter's will was suspiciously altered.


California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal
Six Western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water use in the basin. California is the holdout.


Southern Democrats rally for Atlanta 2024 convention
New York City, Chicago and Atlanta are vying to host the Democratic National Convention, with the party expected to pick a winner this spring.

Trump sues Woodward over audiobook recordings
The former president said he did not agree for his voice to be used as an audiobook when he was interviewed for journalist Bob Woodward's book "Rage."


Catholic civil rights group asks for House GOP probe into pro-abortion extremist group Jane's Revenge
Catholic League president Bill Donohue asked Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to launch a House Judiciary Committee probe into the DOJ's "reluctance" to pursue those targeting pro-life centers.

Tropical storm leaves 30 dead, 20 missing in Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar say flooding and landslides caused by the passage of tropical storm Cheneso across the island nation over the last few days have caused 30 deaths, left 20 missing and affected tens of thousands.


Gov. Greg Abbott hires Border Patrol agent as Texas border czar - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has hired a former Border Patrol agent to oversee the state's response to the crisis absent any contact or help from White House border czar Vice President Kamala Harris. Abbott announced Monday afternoon that ex-agent Mike Banks, who retired from his post...


Southern Democrats urge Biden and DNC to host 2024 convention in Atlanta | CNN Politics
A group of Southern Democrats is urging President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee to host its presidential nominating convention in Atlanta, arguing in a letter sent Monday that Biden owes his 2020 victory and a Democratic majority in the Senate to Georgia.


House Oversight chair calls for reform on handling of classified docs: 'There's a problem'
House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., outlined what he plans to discuss with the National Archives Tuesday during a closed deposition.

Wagner defector sheds light on brutality in Ukraine | CNN
A former Wagner mercenary says the brutality he witnessed in Ukraine ultimately pushed him to defect, in an exclusive CNN interview on Monday.


Through sobs, did Alex Murdaugh say he killed his son?
“I did him so bad.” That’s what a South Carolina investigator testified that Alex Murdaugh had uttered between sobs during a recorded interview three days after Murdaugh’s wife and son were killed.


Manhattan DA begins presenting evidence in Trump-Stormy Daniels case before grand jury
A grand jury in New York is hearing testimony on Donald Trump's hand in hush payments to Stormy Daniels, indicating the DA is nearing a decision on whether to charge Trump.

UK expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 - IMF
Even sanctions-hit Russia is expected to grow this year, but the IMF says the UK is "on the right track".


Disillusioned at home, super-rich Chinese set their sights on Singapore
Singapore has long been a haven for ultra-rich foreigners. But it has seen a fresh influx of wealth since 2021 after it became one of the first Asian cities to significantly ease pandemic restrictions.

Peace Corps evacuates volunteers from Peru amid worsening political crisis
The volunteers are being “temporarily evacuated” to another post, per a Peace Corps spokesperson.


RNC calls on candidates to ‘go on offense’ on anti-abortion laws in 2024
The Republican National Committee is doubling down on its anti-abortion stance by urging all GOP candidates and lawmakers to “go on offense” in the 2024 election cycle and pass the stri…


California man charged with attempted murder after driving Tesla off cliff with family inside - Washington Examiner
A California man who drove his Tesla off a cliff in a northern part of the state was charged with three counts of attempted murder on Monday. Dharmesh Patel, 41, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicions of child endangerment and attempted murder on Jan. 2. SIXTH MEMPHIS...


After Tesla price cut, Ford follows suit with Mustang Mach-E
Ford is cutting prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by as much as $6,000 just weeks after market leader Tesla made similar moves.


Opinion | The Medics Are Also to Blame for Tyre Nichols’ Death
EMS technicians need to be held accountable for failing to adequately treat victims of police violence.


Twitter makes first interest payment on Musk buyout debt - Bloomberg News
Twitter Inc has made its first interest payment under Elon Musk after the billionaire took the social media company private last year using about $12.5 billion of debt, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Schiff, Whitehouse slam Meta for decision to allow Trump back on Facebook, Instagram: ‘Inexplicable’
Top Democrats are demanding Meta provide answers on why it reinstated former President Trump to Facebook and Instagram, calling the decision “inexplicable.”

3 Memphis EMTs fired for their response to the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols
The three personnel were found to have violated multiple department policies and protocols, the Memphis Fire Department said Monday.


Ballroom shooting victims planned for night of fun, dancing
Those killed when a gunman opened fire at a Los Angeles-area dance hall are being remembered by friends and family for the zest for life that brought them out that night to celebrate the Lunar New Year.


'They fire, we hire' - Germany seizes on Silicon Valley's woes
Faced with a tight labour market and a shortage of workers with key software engineering skills, some German companies are looking at thousands of layoffs in Silicon Valley as an opportunity to recruit top talent.

Former Twitter execs to testify about Hunter Biden laptop story before House panel
Former Twitter executives are set to testify next month before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee about the social media platform’s decisions surrounding a 2020 news story on Presiden…


DOJ tells Jordan disclosing info on Biden documents probe to Congress would jeopardize investigation
Justice Department tells House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan that disclosing information could hinder the investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.

Bill Gates: ‘I shouldn’t have had dinners with’ Jeffrey Epstein
Billionaire Bill Gates said that he regretted having dinners with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a new interview with Australia’s ABC 7.30. “I will say for the over a hundred…


SEE IT: Megyn Kelly tells Jill Biden to ‘get a real MD’ if she wants doctor title - Washington Examiner
She's not a doctor, but she plays one in the White House. Megyn Kelly had no use for the announcers at Sunday's NFC championship game who referred to first lady Jill Biden as "Dr." Biden was in attendance at the 49ers-Eagles game, where Philadelphia bested San Francisco by a score of 31-7...


Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 74
Officials say the death toll from Pakistan suicide bombing has risen to 74 after rescuers retrieved 15 more bodies from the rubble of the roof of a mosque that caved because of the impact of previous day's attack.


Judge expands pause of New Jersey gun law that bans firearms in casinos, parks and bars
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked New Jersey’s firearm bans at casinos, parks and beaches, the latest setback for the state’s new gun law. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Renée Marie …


Teen killed, four others injured in shooting at Texas lounge
Authorities say a high school student was killed and four others were injured when a person opened fire over the weekend at a hookah lounge in Austin, Texas

Secret hold restricts DOJ's bid to access phone of Trump ally Rep. Scott Perry
The decision by a panel of federal appellate judges temporarily blocks a lower-court ruling, escalating the battle over communications related to DOJ's probe of 2020 election challenges.


Stocks gain, yields dip after U.S. data; Fed eyed
A gauge of global stocks advanced on Tuesday as it closed out a strong month while U.S. Treasury yields fell as investors assessed economic data and earnings reports ahead of a run of central bank policy announcements.

More than 1,000 US flights canceled as winter weather snarls travel | CNN
Winter weather bearing down on a wide swath of the United States has led to thousands of flights being delayed or canceled.


What's behind the Pakistani Taliban's insurgency?
When a suicide bomber struck a mosque inside a police compound in the northwestern city of Peshawar, suspicion immediately fell on the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, which has waged an insurgency in the country for 15 years.


Mark Meadows-backed failed GOP House candidate to plead guilty to DOJ campaign finance allegations: reports
Lynda Bennett, backed by Mark Meadows to succeed him in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, allegedly illegally accepted a $25,000 campaign contribution from a family member.

On The Money — GOP opposes upping debt limit without fiscal reforms
Twenty-four Senate Republicans signed onto a letter warning President Biden that they’ll oppose legislation raising the nation’s debt limit without spending reform. We’ll also look at the electric …


Florida weighs allowing concealed carry guns without permit
The bill is expected to be a top priority for legislative Republicans.


Ex-California mayor convicted of sex crimes against boy he met on Grindr - Washington Examiner
The former mayor of a Northern California city will serve seven years in prison for sex crimes committed with a young boy he met on the dating app Grindr.Robert Jacob, 45, agreed to the sentence in a plea bargain last week on multiple charges of sexual assault that included penetration with a...


Dems urge Biden to halt aid to Peru over protest crackdown
A group of House Democrats is urging the Biden administration to suspend all U.S. security assistance to Peru.


House Judiciary Committee hearing on border crisis to feature law enforcement, fentanyl victims group
The House Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on President Biden’s “border crisis,” Fox News Digital has learned.

Iran says drone attack targeted military factory
The incident served as the latest flashpoint for rising tensions with Israel and the West over the country’s nuclear program and its supply of drones to Russia.


Valley fever, historically found only in the Southwest, is spreading. It can have devastating consequences.
The fungus that causes Valley fever is found in hot, dry environments. As the climate warms, scientists project its range will expand.


Ex-Guatemalan police chief convicted of US visa fraud
A former Guatemalan police chief has been found guilty of lying on his U.S. immigration papers about a prior conviction for killing two political activists in his country.


Hillicon Valley — TikTok CEO to testify before House panel
TikTok’s CEO is scheduled to testify at the House amid rising scrutiny, largely from Republicans, over potential security risks posed by the Chinese-owned video sharing app. Meanwhile, Ukrai…


A handful of Republicans may save Ilhan Omar's committee seat
A handful of Republicans may wind up saving Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., House Foreign Affairs Committee seat amid Speaker Kevin McCarthy attempt to remove her.

Southwest hires its first new lobbyist in years amid multi-prong controversies
The hiring comes after the company stranded millions of passengers over the busy holiday travel period.


San Diego shooting spree leaves one dead and three injured - Washington Examiner
A series of shootings occurred in eastern San Diego County on Friday night, killing one person and injuring three, police said.A lone gunman was believed to have been driving around a large area before randomly shooting at groups of people who were outside, Fox 5 reported.Multiple witnesses...


Paramount to integrate Showtime with Paramount+
Paramount Global on Monday said it would integrate Showtime with Paramount+ across both streaming and linear platforms later this year, rebranding the premium tier of its streaming service to “Paramount+ With Showtime.”

Fed, set to impose smaller hike, may hint of fewer increases
The Federal Reserve is poised this week to raise its benchmark interest rate for an eighth time since March.


Prosecutors work to establish case against Alex Murdaugh as defense focuses on motive and procedure
Murdaugh, the scion of a powerful South Carolina legal family, is accused of murdering his wife and son in their rural South Carolina home.


Schumer plots debt ceiling course against McCarthy: ‘We’ll win’
The new GOP speaker’s reply: “So, he wants somebody to lift the debt ceiling, but he won’t tell the American people where he’ll spend money?”


Russian millionaire on trial in hack, insider trade scheme
A federal prosecutor says a wealthy Russian businessman and associates made tens of millions of dollars by cheating the stock market in an elaborate scheme that involved hacking into U.S. computer systems to steal insider information about companies su...

Dispute over $100 repair bill may have played a role in Half Moon Bay shootings that left 7 dead, district attorney says | CNN
A dispute over a $100 repair bill may have contributed to a pair of shootings that left seven people dead and another injured last week in Half Moon Bay, California, the San Mateo County district attorney told a local news station.


New York Republicans want George Santos gone. They know just the person to help.
Despite the hue and cry of Democrats, perhaps no one wants Santos out of office more than the Republicans of Nassau County.


New York City snow drought finally broken with half-inch of snow
New Yorkers won't be walking in a winter wonderland any time soon, but the record for latest snow in a season now stands as Feb. 1, 2023.

Boeing to add 737 MAX production line as it plans output boost
Boeing Co told employees on Monday that it will add a new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, in mid-2024 as it plans to ramp up deliveries of its best-selling plane.

Marilyn Manson accused of sexual abuse of a minor in a new lawsuit
An attorney for Manson called the allegations in the lawsuit “vicious lies” and said the singer “will not submit to this shakedown.”


House pushing to end COVID emergency status, endangering Biden legal case for student loan plan
The House is expected to vote to end the COVID public health emergency, undermining the Biden administration's legal argument for its student loan forgiveness program.

Trudeau knows there’s trouble on the horizon
The return of Canada’s House of Commons has triggered the unofficial start of the next election campaign.


San Francisco reparations proposal would destroy city's budget, supervisors caution
A San Francisco reparations proposal that would give $5 million to each qualifying Black resident, would not be possible with current budgetary constraints, officials said.

Japan Inc strives to lure skilled workers as inflation, labour crunch bite
From inflation allowances to the reskilling of workers, firms in Japan are stepping up efforts to help employees fight rising prices and a labour crunch, even though some cannot afford pay hikes that do more than offset cost-push inflation.

US skier Kyle Smaine killed in avalanche in Japan
Kyle Smaine, a U.S. professional skier who was the halfpipe gold medalist in the 2015 world championships, died Sunday in an avalanche in Japan, his family said.

'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died.



President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.


World Heath Organization Emergency Committee advises COVID-19 pandemic still public health emergency
The World Health Organization’s Emergency Committee agreed that COVID-19 remains a dangerous, infectious disease, according to a statement released Monday by the WHO.

WHO: COVID still an emergency but nearing 'inflection' point
The World Health Organization chief says the coronavirus remains a global health emergency. It comes after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an “inflexion point” where higher levels of immunity can lower deaths related to the virus.


Dems launch new abortion ads in battle for state governments
The new nonprofit aligned with the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is making abortion its first play in Virginia ahead of key elections this year.


Obamacare enrollment to open this spring for people losing Medicaid after pandemic protections end
Millions of people could lose Medicaid this year as pandemic-era coverage protections come to an end.

COVID-19 may have impacted our children’s learning progress in school: Where do we go from here?
School-aged children faced significant learning loss during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows.

Russian embassy says North Korea lifted lockdown in capital
Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.


Statement on the fourteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The WHO Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the fourteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Friday 27 January 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00 CET.

Sixth Memphis officer relieved of duty in connection to Tyre Nichols death
A sixth officer has been relieved of duty in connection to the beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by five police officers after a traffic stop on Jan. 7 in…


Johnson & Johnson can't invoke bankruptcy to stop cancer lawsuits, court says
Johnson & Johnson faces 38,000 lawsuits that allege its baby powder causes cancer.

Biden plans to end the Covid public health emergency this spring in a major shift to federal response
The move would have widespread implications for government programs and authorities and mark a new chapter in the federal response to the coronavirus.


WHO says Covid remains a global emergency but pandemic could near its end in 2023
The WHO chief has previously said the end of the pandemic is in sight.

Biden administration proposes expanding access to no-cost birth control under Obamacare
The Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule expanding birth control access on Monday by removing moral exemptions for providing contraceptive coverage.

Covid in China: Officials say current wave is 'coming to an end'
Authorities say the death toll has peaked, and there's been no case spike during Lunar New Year.


Nearly 53,000 pounds of charcuterie meat recalled over listeria concerns
Check your meat!


What is postpartum psychosis? Rare condition is in the spotlight after the killing of three children in Massachusetts
Hallucinations and delusions that alter a mother’s sense of reality are part of postpartum psychosis. The illness, which is treatable, requires emergency care.


West Point continues to impose COVID-19 vaccine mandate, despite rule's lift by Pentagon: report
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point continues to impose COVID-19 mandates regarding unvaccinated students not being able to travel.

Can't say no to sweets and snacks? It could be a sign of food addiction.
About 1 in 8 adults over 50 had signs of food addiction, according to new survey results.
