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Top US general says Ukraine is ‘well prepared’ for counteroffensive in war that has ‘greater meaning’ for the world
CNN — The top US general told CNN on Monday that while Ukraine is “very well prepared” for a counteroffensive against Russia, it is “too early to tell what outcomes are going to happen.”House Oversight leaders clash after viewing FBI document on Biden allegations
House Oversight and Accountability Committee leaders briefed by the FBI on the details of a tip into potential wrongdoing by President Biden disagreed on basic conclusions, including whether itR…
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Scholar, activist Cornel West says he will run for president in 2024 as 3rd-party candidate
Activist and scholar Cornel West says he is running for president in 2024 as a third-party candidate. In a Twitter video posted Monday, West says he will run as a member of The People’s Party. He criticized both major political parties and their standard bearers, Democratic President Joe Biden...
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Florida officials mum as second migrant flight arrives in Sacramento
California officials are investigating the flights and have suggested that Florida officials could be involved in kidnapping.
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Ukraine trying to end battlefield stalemate in what may be start of counteroffensive
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces were making a major effort to punch through Russian defensive lines in southeast Ukraine for a second day, a Moscow-installed official said Monday, as Russia's Defense Ministry declared that it had foiled an assault in an illegally annexed region of the...
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Tim Scott booed on ‘The View’ for comments on DeSantis, Disney
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was booed by members of the studio audience watching “The View” on Monday after he praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his recent battles with Disney. R…
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White House dismisses Comer’s comments on FBI Biden briefing as ‘yet another fact-free stunt’ - Washington Examiner
The White House dismissed House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's (R-KY) comments on an FBI briefing concerning a tip into alleged wrongdoing by President Joe Biden as "yet another fact-free stunt." On Monday, Comer spoke to the press after the briefing, during which he claimed that the...
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Trump lawyers meet with Justice Dept. officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case
Lawyers for Donald Trump were meeting with Justice Department officials on Monday as a decision nears on whether to bring charges over the handling of classified documents at the former president’s Florida estate. The Trump lawyers two weeks ago requested a meeting with Attorney General Merrick...
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Judge who once did legal work for Trump can continue in criminal case
Hellerstein revealed last week that he had once performed legal work for a Trump entity in the 1990s.
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu rules out 2024 presidential bid, warns that crowded GOP field helps Trump
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he will not seek the presidency in 2024. The 48-year-old Republican governor, a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, made the announcement on Monday in an interview with CNN. In a social media post, he wrote: “The stakes are too high for a...
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War zone villagers flee after massive Ukraine dam destroyed
A torrent of water burst through a massive dam on the Dnipro River that separates Russian and Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war zone, forcing villagers to flee and prompting finger-pointing from both sides.
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Exclusive: Mar-a-Lago pool flood raises suspicions among prosecutors in Trump classified documents case | CNN Politics
An employee at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence drained the resort’s swimming pool last October and ended up flooding a room where computer servers containing surveillance video logs were kept, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Pence files paperwork for presidential campaign
Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Monday to launch his presidential campaign.
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Trump asks 'How can DOJ possibly charge me' after his lawyers meet with feds
Donald Trump asked how the Justice Department could charge him in its probe over his handling of classified documents minutes after his attorneys left the DOJ.
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California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be transported from Texas to California and dropped off in Sacramento, California's attorney general said, noting that he's looking into whether any crimes may have been committed.
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'More alarming every hour': Russians admit Ukraine gains. Is counteroffensive underway?: Updates
The Ukrainian army claimed to be gaining ground Monday along a wide front in the Bakhmut area, the "epicenter" of hostilities. Updates.
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Trump, DeSantis in open warfare as 2024 race heats up
The long-simmering feud between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reaching new heights as the nascent Republican presidential primary breaks into open warfare between its top …
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Biden 2024 challenger Robert Kennedy Jr. says president won’t compete in Iowa or New Hampshire - Washington Examiner
Robert Kennedy Jr., a long-shot Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden, predicted that the president would not compete in the Iowa or New Hampshire primaries. Kennedy suggested that Biden would wait for an even safer primary, such as in South Carolina, where his victory in 2020 was seen as...
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Unproven Biden Bribe Allegation ‘Has Not Been Disproven,’ James Comer Claims After FBI Brief
The House Oversight chairman is escalating his fight over the unverified 2020 tip, but the committee's top Democrat says Trump’s DOJ passed on it.
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S&P 500 ends lower as traders eye potential pause in rate hikes
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose as investors weighed up chances of the Fed pausing interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
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Ukrainian counteroffensive 'shaping-up' amid attempts to destabilize Russian forces
Well-equipped Ukrainian combat forces are now in "assembly areas," close enough to front line areas, meaning they could soon launch a concerted attack on Russian forces.
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Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official | CNN
Russia says it has resisted a “large scale” attack from Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donetsk region, amid speculation that Kyiv will soon launch a spring counteroffensive that could swing the course of the conflict.
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive appears to have started: Here’s what to know
Ukraine began launching attacks in the eastern Donetsk region over the weekend in what appears to be the first wave of Kyiv’s long-anticipated counteroffensive. Ukrainian commanders have sent…
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Ukraine war: Kyiv says troops advance on eastern front
Ukraine says its has gained ground near Bakhmut, as Russia claims to have thwarted a new attack.
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Poll: Can Trump win the White House if convicted of a ‘serious’ crime?
The former president and current 2024 Republican frontrunner is the subject of numerous legal probes.
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Belgium investigating whether arms destined to defend Ukraine ended up in Russia fighting
Belgium is investigating whether weapons it sent to help Ukraine defend its territory were used just over the border in Russia. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned Monday against jumping to any conclusions since shipments over decades and different regions can make arms turn up in...
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Russian tactics will produce more losses near Bakhmut, Wagner boss says
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin decried the loss to Ukrainian forces of a village near Bakhmut and said tactics used by regular Russian forces would lead to more setbacks within two weeks.
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Trump can run in 2024 even if charged in classified documents case | Fact check
There is no evidence Garland has taken any such action, nor does he have the authority to strip Trump of his 2024 presidential run.
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In a Contentious Lawmaking Season, Red States Got Redder and Blue Ones Bluer
CHICAGO — America’s state capitals are as polarized as they have been in decades, with lawmakers imposing unflinchingly conservative or liberal agendas this year, even in politically diverse places. The 2022 election brought single-party control of the governor’s office and legislature to 39...
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Exclusive: Ukraine has cultivated sabotage agents inside Russia and is giving them drones to stage attacks, sources say | CNN Politics
Ukraine has cultivated a network of agents and sympathizers inside Russia working to carry out acts of sabotage against Russian targets and has begun providing them with drones to stage attacks, multiple people familiar with US intelligence on the matter told CNN.
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Texas sheriff calls for charges after DeSantis migrant flights
The sheriff’s office in Bexar County, Texas, has filed a criminal case with the county’s district attorney over a 2022 incident in which 49 migrants were flown from San Antonio to Marth…
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Senators warn Twitter, Elon Musk over alleged 'disregard' for data privacy
The notice came after the reported resignation of two of Twitter's data security executives.
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Lara Trump Spews Pro-Trump Propaganda While Hosting Most Ironically Named Show
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law even endorsed him during her guest-hosting gig on Newsmax.
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A man wants to trademark 'Trump too small' for T-shirts. Now the Supreme Court will hear the case.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a case in which a man tried to trademark a phrase mocking former President Donald Trump as “too small.”
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Ukraine denounces Russia as 'terrorist state' at World Court hearing
Ukraine on Tuesday called Russia a terrorist state at the top U.N. court as hearings began in a case over Moscow's backing of pro-Russian separatists blamed for shooting down Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014.
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Gen. Mark Milley says canceling drag show on military base ‘absolute right thing to do’ - Washington Examiner
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley agreed with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to cancel a drag show on a U.S. military base. In an interview with CNN, Milley pushed back on accusations by Republicans that "woke" policies were posing a threat to military readiness...
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Trump attorneys meet with special counsel at Justice Dept amid documents investigation
Several sources with knowledge of the investigation believe that a charging decision in the documents case involving former President Donald Trump is imminent.
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Fox adds 3 new outside firms
The firms bring Fox’s total of outside lobbying shops on retainer to 11, and are the fifth, sixth and seventh new additions to Fox’s bench of outside firms since last March.
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/5/2023
U.S. stocks drifted lower to start what could be a quiet stretch following several weeks of gains. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Monday.
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Nonprofit launches to restore ICE immigration enforcement, counter left-wing ‘Abolish’ movement
A new nonprofit, called NICE, is calling for greater interior enforcement and the end of sanctuary cities, while pushing back against the Abolish ICE movement.
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Trump lawyers meet with special counsel Jack Smith as indictment speculation heats up
Special counsel Jack Smith and the DOJ are investigating Donald Trump for keeping government documents after he left the White House.
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Ocasio-Cortez tweet about printing money originated as satire | Fact check
The claim originated from a since-deleted parody account for Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
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Virginia plane crash investigators ask when pilot became unresponsive and why aircraft flew its path
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four were killed when an unresponsive plane that flew over the nation’s capital crashed in Virginia, leaving behind “highly fragmented” wreckage in a mountainous area that will take days to gather and sort, federal authorities said Monday.
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Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
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Amtrak wants $8 billion in US funding for infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said Monday it has applied for $8 billion in government grants to modernize bridges, tunnels and other aging infrastructure along the busy Washington to Boston corridor, expanding service and building a new station in Arlington, Virginia...
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McCarthy’s biggest victory yet comes with political price
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) may have proven his bipartisan negotiating chops by steering a debt ceiling increase through a severely divided Congress, but it came with a price. Mem…
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Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youths
A controversial bill — that at one point had been presumed dead — banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana was passed by the Senate on Monday and is likely to reach the governor's desk in the coming days. The bill, which passed in the Senate mainly along party...
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Zelenskyy lauds Ukraine advance amid counteroffensive speculation
Kyiv has kept silent on start of counteroffensive despite speculation by analysts that campaign is getting under way.
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Biden campaign launches ad blitz capitalizing on debt ceiling deal
The spots are part of an effort to sell the legislation and Biden’s handling of the economy more broadly.
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Eric Adams suggests housing illegal immigrants in private homes - Washington Examiner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams proposed his vision to house illegal immigrants in "faith-based locales" and private residences on Monday. "There are residents who are suffering right now because of economic challenges," Adams, a Democrat, said. "They have spare rooms. They have locales, and if...
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Schools Received Billions in Stimulus Funds. It May Not Be Doing Enough.
WASHINGTON — When the pandemic shut down schools across the country, the federal government responded with billions of dollars to help districts support remote learning, serve free meals to students and safely reopen schools. In 2021, the Biden administration gave districts another $122 billion...
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House GOP launches two-pronged assault on gas stove bans
The House Republican majority is voting on two separate pieces of legislation this week aimed at curbing the Biden administration's ability to ban gas stoves
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French pension reform protesters briefly storm 2024 Olympics headquarters
French anti-pension reform protesters stormed the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Tuesday as trade unions made a last-gasp attempt to pressure lawmakers into reversing President Emmanuel Macron's raising of the retirement age.
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After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach right
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Biden vowed in 2020 to work “like the devil" to energize Hispanic voters, and flew to Florida seven weeks before Election Day to do just that. But as he stepped to the podium at a Hispanic Heritage Month event near Disney World, Biden declared, “I just have one thing...
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Judge agrees to reveal backers of George Santos' $500,000 bond, but keeps names hidden for now
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
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Ramaswamy: ‘I don’t have a particular personal beef with DeSantis at all’
In an interview, the 37-year-old GOP nominee also said Pete Buttigieg was ‘Diet Coke to my Coca-Cola.’
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After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military 'aggressiveness'
The White House said on Monday recent dangerous encounters between U.S. and Chinese forces in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea reflect a growing aggressiveness by Beijing's military that raises the risk of an error in which "somebody gets hurt."
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Gen Z Florida congressman joins Paramore onstage to call out governor: ‘F*** Ron DeSantis’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) made a cameo at Paramore's Washington, D.C., performance last week, taking the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction with Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) leadership. Frost, at 26 years old, is the youngest current member of Congress and also the first Generation Z...
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Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who was convicted of spying for Russia, dies in prison
A former FBI agent convicted in one of the most notorious spying cases in American history has died in prison. Robert Hanssen took more than $1.4 million in cash and diamonds to trade secrets with Moscow. Prison officials say Hanssen was found unresponsive in his cell at a federal prison in...
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With debt limit deal behind him, Biden returns to 'previously scheduled programming'
The early phase of Biden’s campaign aims to showcase him as a drama-free leader who has defied expectations in working across the aisle.
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Milley says canceling drag show on military base was ‘absolute right thing to do’
Gen. Mark Milley, the nation’s highest ranking military officer, defended the Pentagon’s decision to cancel a drag show on a U.S. Air Force base, calling it the “absolute right th…
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Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near the statehouse, Governor's Mansion or other state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson, according to a lawsuit that
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Democratic lawmaker calls out Trump after he was recorded while talking about classified document
"There was a half-hearted effort to claim − by Donald Trump − that he could just magically declassify," Rep. Jamie Raskin said.
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Russia says it thwarted major attack in Ukraine but lost some ground
Moscow said on Monday it had thwarted a major offensive against its forces in eastern Ukraine, although it was unclear whether the attack formed the beginning of Ukraine's long-anticipated counteroffensive.
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US and Chinese officials hold ‘candid’ talks in Beijing
Mid-level talks in Beijing mark continuing diplomacy despite rising tensions and competition between US and China.
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US warns China’s ‘growing aggressiveness’ raises risk of conflict
China is growing more aggressive against the U.S. military around Taiwan and in the South China Sea, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday, warning Beijing that “it wonR…
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AOC warns Supreme Court ‘corruption’ will kill Biden student loan forgiveness plan - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) warned the Biden administration that the Supreme Court's "corruption" would tank the administration's student loan forgiveness plan. The New York congresswoman responded to a comment on her Instagram on Sunday, which asked Ocasio-Cortez whether she believed...
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House GOP tees up contempt vote for FBI director as Biden probe heats up
The Oversight Committee plans a first move on Thursday, unless the bureau hands over a copy of a document Republicans say ties the president to explosive allegations.
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Trump’s lawyers meet with Justice Department officials following complaints about special counsel probe | CNN Politics
A grand jury is also expected to hear testimony this week from another witness in the classified documents probe
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Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St up after strong US jobs report
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher after U.S. jobs data suggested a possible recession, so that more interest rate hikes might be further away. Tokyo’s benchmark gained almost 2%. Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul also rose. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index leaped 1.5%, putting it on...
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Republicans raise ethics concerns over Biden Cabinet official who ordered oil leasing ban
House Republicans on the Natural Resources Committee are warning that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland may have had a conflict of interest in a recent oil and gas leasing decision.
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Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher to plead guilty in new federal case: lawyer
The mother of the six-year-old student who shot his first-grade teacher earlier this year will plead guilty to federal charges, her attorney has reportedly said. NBC News and CNN report that the at…
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Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report problems with Microsoft's email platform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft Outlook users reported issues with accessing and using the email platform Monday morning.
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Republicans target Mayorkas for contempt and impeachment over terrorists crossing border - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are considering holding Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in contempt of Congress and could further ignite efforts to impeach the Biden Cabinet official, the Washington Examiner has learned.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced Monday afternoon that...
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Axelrod: Manchin is ‘dead man walking’ in West Virginia
Former Obama White House senior political adviser David Axelrod says Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is “dead man walking” in West Virginia, where the senior senator finds himself far behind in the poll…
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Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? A look at the fighting in Ukraine
While Kyiv is keeping silent about the start of any counteroffensive, fighting is raging in several sections of the front line, signaling that the long-expected campaign could be getting underway.
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US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges
Chris Van Hollen says though US did not conduct independent investigation, gov’t report provides ‘important insights’.
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Elon Musk says China will initiate AI regulations
The Chinese government will seek to initiate artificial intelligence regulations in its country, billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday after meeting with officials during his recent trip to China.
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SEC sues Binance, world's largest crypto exchange
Since the fall of FTX seven months ago, the Wall Street regulator has orchestrated a sweeping crackdown on the $1 trillion crypto market.
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George Santos asks judge to keep sealed names of bail sponsors
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) on Monday asked a judge to keep sealed the names of the people who cosigned his $500,000 bond in his criminal fraud case. Media organizations in two separate requests ha…
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FBI bringing Biden document to Capitol Hill Monday, after threats to hold Wray in contempt of Congress
The FBI is preparing to bring the subpoenaed document alleging Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme to Capitol Hill Monday for lawmakers to review, after House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer threatened to hold the bureau in contempt of Congress.
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Apple unveils a $3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
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DeSantis campaign hits Trump for not telling Fauci ‘You’re fired’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) campaign attacked former President Donald Trump for not firing Dr. Anthony Fauci. In a video highlighting Trump's claim to fame on The Celebrity Apprentice as the man who would tell contestants, "You're fired," the campaign needed the former president over his...
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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s ‘hot zone for climate threats’
Extreme weather is bearing down on vulnerable Rohingya communities on southeastern Bangladesh’s coast.
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Oklahoma school board approves nation’s first religious charter school
An Oklahoma school board on Monday voted to approve a bid to open the nation’s first religious charter school, sparking backlash and questions about the constitutionality of the move to use taxpaye…
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DeSantis hits Trump for not firing Fauci
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign is criticizing former President Trump for not firing Anthony Fauci during the coronavirus pandemic, releasing a new video Monday that hig…
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California investigating whether migrant flights were orchestrated by Florida
State Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said a second flight landed in Sacramento on Monday carrying migrants with “documents indicating that their transportation to California involved the state of Florida.”
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Newsom calls DeSantis a ‘small, pathetic man’ amid questions over migrant flight
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday escalated his war of words with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, calling him a “small, pathetic man” and floating kidnappin…
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Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing...
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Biden's 'watch me moment' will haunt him in 2024 after recent fall, Republican strategists say
Republican and Democratic strategists are at odds over whether President Biden's tumble last week at an Air Force event, less than a year after he told voters to “watch me," could haunt him in the 2024 election.
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'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. Using wheelchairs, they formed a parade along the streets of the small town of...
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US Navy shows Chinese warship's 'unsafe interaction' near Taiwan
The U.S. Navy has released a video of what it called an "unsafe interaction" in the Taiwan Strait, in which a Chinese warship crossed in front of a U.S. destroyer in the sensitive waterway, a risky incident amid deteriorating Sino-U.S. ties.
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Bodies of 2 remaining missing men found at collapsed Iowa building: Officials
The bodies of the two remaining men who were missing amid the Davenport, Iowa, apartment collapse have been recovered.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 468
As the war enters its 468th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Most damaging’ FBI agent in history who spied for Russia found dead in prison cell - Washington Examiner
Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent behind one of the worst United States intelligence breaches in history, was found dead in his Colorado prison cell Monday. Hanssen, 79, was sentenced to life in prison in 2002 after he was caught selling highly classified information to the Russian government...
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‘If the Kelce family can make it work ... ’: Biden welcomes Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
The team was also making up for 2020, when it missed out on a visit because of the Covid pandemic.
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Stock market today: Asian stocks rise after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening
Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong rose. Sydney retreated. Oil prices declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.2% after...
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Top US officials have ‘candid and productive discussions’ in Beijing amid ongoing tensions | CNN Politics
Senior American and Chinese officials had “candid” and “productive” discussions on Monday in China, according to read-outs from both Washington and Beijing, as the two countries grapple with how to maintain communication amid intense friction.
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Mexico president's ruling party ousts once-dominant party in most populous state
The ruling party of Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has won the governorship of the country’s most populous state. The victory in the State of Mexico deals a life-threatening blow to the old ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party — or PRI — which had governed the state without...
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Prince Harry surrounded by 'web of unlawful activity', court hears
Prince Harry's lawyers claim his privacy was invaded by Mirror Group newspapers throughout his life.
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Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Instagram account has been restored
More than a month after launching his presidential bid, Kennedy's Instagram account has been reinstated.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 41 cents to $72.15 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 58 cents to $76.71 a barrel.
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Asa Hutchinson challenges any GOP candidate to match his 'unique' experiences | Fox News Video
2024 GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses whether a crowded Republican field favors Donald Trump on 'Your World.'
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IRS battles coverup accusations in Tax Court
The agency is simultaneously grappling with several highly politicized events that threaten to undermine its credibility with significant portions of the population.
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US Navy says Iran Revolutionary Guard fast-attack boats 'harassed' ship in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy says its sailors and the United Kingdom Royal Navy came to the aid of a ship in the crucial Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard “harassed” it. Three fast-attack Guard vessels with armed troops aboard approached the merchant ship at a close distance on Sunday...
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One year after killings in Brazil’s Amazon, tensions run high
Defence of Indigenous lands in Brazil still poses many dangers, a year after killing of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips.
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Trump's attorneys sat down with special counsel ahead of grand jury meeting
The federal investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents is reaching an inflection point.
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Homo naledi had a brain one-third the size of humans but displayed intelligence far beyond, according to new discovery
Bigger brains may not equate to higher intelligence after all, according to a remarkable study about the most recently discovered early hominin.
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Virginia plane crash: White House says six F-16 military jets rushed to scene caused a sonic boom - Washington Examiner
The White House discussed the crash of a private jet in rural Virginia in a press briefing on Monday. The crash was connected to a sonic boom heard across the Washington, D.C., area. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an afternoon briefing that six F-16s coming from three...
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The Biden administration sees hydrogen as a game-changing climate technology. The reality is far more complicated | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Monday announced a goal to produce 50 million metric tons of clean hydrogen fuel by 2050 – a roadmap that, if successful, would cut around 10% of the country’s planet-warming pollution by the same date.
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Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine in war with Russia
President Joe Biden has thanked Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for Denmark’s role in a Western alliance “standing up” for Ukraine as it tries to fend off Russia’s 15-month-old invasion. Monday's visit is the first of a pair of critical meetings Biden is holding with European allies this week...
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'Cop City' vote: Atlanta City Council approves funding for controversial project
The Atlanta City Council on Tuesday approved funding for the construction of the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, dubbed "Cop City" by critics.
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Democrats accuse GOP of stoking culture wars with bills limiting gas stove rules - Washington Examiner
House Democrats accused the GOP of unnecessarily stoking culture wars on Monday as the Rules Committee worked to advance two bills to crimp the Biden administration's attempts to regulate natural gas cooktops more strictly in hopes of cutting pollution. The bills, which are headed to the House...
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Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support
Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.
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Renewable developers, pinched by inflation, to ask for increased subsidies
The ask from the developers throws into question the state’s pipeline of renewable energy projects.
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With new video, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota edges closer to Republican presidential race
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has taken another step toward entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He posted a YouTube video Monday touting his rise from a small town boy to a self-made software entrepreneur and a governor who cut red tape and taxes. Although the...
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Trump, DeSantis both slated to speak at Moms for Liberty summit at end of month
Trump and DeSantis, along with a handful of other presidential candidates, will speak at the Moms for Liberty summit in Philadelphia at the end of June.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants to house migrants in churches, proposes private residences down the road
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a deal with churches to house migrants pouring into the city, while also floating the idea of paying homeowners to house migrants.
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Ukraine war: Holy Trinity painting on display in Moscow
A fragile historic painting was moved from a museum to a church. What does it say about the war?
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Retailers, manufacturers urge White House to mediate in West Coast ports labor dispute
Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White House on Monday to intervene in contentious West Coast port labor negotiations, citing worries about shipping disruptions during critical holiday shopping seasons.
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Blinken takes aim at Israeli settlements; says US will press ahead with Israel-Saudi normalization
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the expansion of Israeli settlements and ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank are taking Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians. Yet, he said Monday that the U.S.-Israel relationship remains “iron-clad” and that...
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Ron DeSantis responds to Nikki Haley’s claims of a ‘vendetta’ against Disney - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) responded to fellow 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's claim that he was hypocritical for accepting donations from Disney and now going after the company. DeSantis called Haley's claims that he has a "vendetta" against Disney "utterly bizarre." His...
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Mike Pence files paperwork to launch 2024 Republican presidential campaign
Pence served as a U.S. House member and governor of Indiana before becoming Trump's running mate and eventual vice president.
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Fast fashion giant with ties to China tries to shake forced labor claims
The world’s largest online fashion retailer says that third-party tests refute claims its cotton comes from a prohibited Chinese region.
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F-16s scrambled 1.5 hours after contact lost with unresponsive jet that veered to DC
The Cessna 560 Citation that crashed in Virginia after F-16s investigated it over D.C. had become unresponsive 15 minutes after takeoff, officials said
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Canada on track for its worst-ever wildfire season
Canada is on track for its worst-ever year of wildfire destruction as warm and dry conditions are forecast to persist through to the end of the summer after an unprecedented start to the fire season, officials said on Monday.
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Wisconsin judge: Don't delete records from probe into 2020 Trump loss
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday declined to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ensure that no records are deleted from a now-closed state office created to investigate former President Donald Trump's loss in 2020.
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Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen, convicted of spying for Russia, dies in federal prison
Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who received more than $1.4 million for committing espionage on behalf of Moscow, died in prison, officials said.
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White House dismisses critics of US officials' China visit on Tiananmen massacre anniversary
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby dismissed criticism over a trip U.S. officials made to China on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
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Analysis: Debt ceiling deal ignores US debt time bomb
Republicans and Democrats are touting a hastily-written debt ceiling deal that staves off a devastating U.S. default, but does little to slow a massive buildup of total federal debt now on pace to exceed $50 trillion in a decade.
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Nikki Haley connects teen girls’ suicidal ideation to transgender girls in locker rooms during CNN town hall | CNN Politics
Nikki Haley, the 2024 Republican presidential contender, linked the presence of transgender girls in sports to suicidal ideation among teenage girls in a CNN town hall Sunday night in Iowa.
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North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic lawmakers said Monday that a Republican bill containing election and ballot changes that Democratic Gov.
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GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint, Michigan, plants
General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan, in order to to prepare them for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks
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Russia says it thwarted large-scale offensive in Donetsk; Kremlin dismisses fake Putin radio 'hack'
Clashes intensified on both Ukrainian and Russian territories over the weekend, while Moscow claimed it thwarted a large-scale Kyiv offensive in Donetsk.
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California Senate Democrats honor drag ‘nuns’ after Dodgers debacle - Washington Examiner
Democrats in the California State Senate honored members of an LGBT group that uses sexualized Christian imagery Monday, weeks after the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team was embroiled in controversy for inviting the same group to its annual Pride Night. The Democratic members of the Senate...
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US official, Chinese held candid, productive talks, State Department says
A senior U.S. diplomat held candid and productive talks on Monday with Chinese officials, the State Department said, despite some criticism that his visit to China coincided with the anniversary of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
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Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about epochal World War II invasion
As veterans and world dignitaries commemorate the 79th anniversary of the operation, here’s a look at some details about what happened.
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TV stunts children’s abilities to regulate emotions: Study - Washington Examiner
Children who are exposed to television at younger ages have a more difficult time regulating their emotions, a study shows. The article in the Infant Behavior and Development journal shows television exposure in young children, between about 1 and 3 1/2 years old, is associated with attention...
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Biden says Chiefs are 'building a dynasty' as he hosts Kansas City Super Bowl champs at White House
The president joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game.
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Agenda spat at UN climate talks as top official sees chance to ask 'difficult questions' in Dubai
Nations have resumed talks on tackling global warming with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures. The U.N.‘s top climate official said Monday that the world needs deep cuts in fossil fuel use. Diplomats began their...
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House Homeland Security Republican demands Mayorkas' impeachment as migrants to be housed at major NYC airport
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito demands that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas resign or face full impeachment amid the border crisis.
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Tim Scott gets booed on The View over the DeSantis fight with Disney, defends GOP on race
Things got ugly when Sen. Tim Scott defended Ron DeSantis and his legal fight with Disney.
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Musk hosts Twitter event for anti-vaxx Democratic candidate RFK Jr.
Elon Musk on Monday hosted Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist and long-shot Democratic presidential hopeful, in his second Twitter Spaces event for a 2024 White House candidate.
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Growing budget fight in divided Legislature could test Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state lawmakers returned to session Monday for a weekslong slog to the budget deadline, as House Democrats advanced a spending plan that could test whether Gov.
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Suddenly, things are actually going the Senate GOP campaign arm’s way
A high-profile recruit and some decisions by people not to run has the NRSC feeling good.
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Acting ICE director Tae Johnson to step down at end of June
Johnson, a longtime Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, has been leading the federal agency since 2021.
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CNN Exclusive: New Hampshire GOP Gov. Sununu says he will not run for president in 2024 | CNN Politics
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a frequent Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, said Monday in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Dana Bash that he will not seek the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
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Cornel West announces his presidential campaign
The activist and philosopher said running for president is a step toward “truth and justice.”
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Partisan stalemate keeps child sexual assault lawsuit window from advancing in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Child sexual abuse survivors pressed Pennsylvania lawmakers Monday to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated lawsuits over their claims, but a partisan fight in the Legislature kept the proposal bottled up with no resolution in sight.
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Driver gets fined $129,544 after latest speeding episode in Finland
A wealthy driver has been fined 121,000 euros ($129,544) for speeding in Finland, where such penalties are calculated on the basis of an offender’s income
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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill to strengthen age verification on pornography websites
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to strengthen the age verification on pornography websites. The bill will verify users are at least 18 years old by requiring them to upload identification.
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The next big threat hovering over the U.S. economy
Some $1.5 trillion in mortgages will come due in the next two years, a potential time bomb as higher interest rates push down property values.
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Senegal violence threatens country's stability as experts call on government to instill calm
Senegal experts have called on the government to instill calm after days of the country’s deadliest violence in years and concerns it could have lasting consequences. Days of clashes between security forces and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko killed at least 16 people and injured...
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Who is Betty Who, the performer at Biden’s 2023 Pride celebration? - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is hosting singer Betty Who for a performance at the White House on Thursday during its Pride Month celebration. Betty Who was born Jessica Anne Newham in Australia. She reportedly adopted the stage name at 16 years old. She eventually traveled to the United States to pursue...
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Ron DeSantis attacks Trump on immigration: ‘This is a different guy’ than in 2016
The Florida governor has signaled a willingness to run to the right of the former president on the issue.
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Credit cards: What is considered a bad credit score? - Washington Examiner
Credit scores are an important measurement for lenders to understand how likely a borrower will pay back a loan based on one's history. People with good credit scores have an increased chance of being approved for loans and increased credit lines, whereas those with bad scores are less likely to...
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Hoskin wins another 4-year term as chief of Cherokee Nation, country's most populous tribe
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. won reelection to another four-year term as leader of the nation’s most populous tribe, according to results certified Monday by the tribe's Election Commission.
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About ducking time: Apple to tweak iPhone autocorrect function
One of the most notable happenings at Apple's event for developers on Monday is likely the iPhone maker's tweak that will keep its autocorrect feature from annoyingly correcting one of the most common expletives to "ducking."
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Biden administration gives out $570 million in grants to eliminate railroad crossings across US
The Biden administration is giving out $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings across the country. Long trains block crossings for hours in some states.
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Matty Healy has angered fans way before those Ice Spice comments
The 1975 frontman addressed the comments he made about the rapper and the backlash in an interview with The New Yorker published last week.
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At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine's looming fight
There are no Ukrainian troops present at this year's commemorations of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy, which launched the Allied invasion of Europe and led to the end of World War II. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has echoed throughout the events leading up to the celebrations on...
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Democratic Senate hopeful claims primary residence in Arizona — and D.C.
As part of a VA loan application, the Arizona congressmen pledged the D.C. home was his ‘principal’ residence.
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Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution on Tuesday
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has declined a clemency request on behalf of a man who faces execution Tuesday evening for killing two jailers in an ill-fated effort to free someone else from a county jail
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JPMorgan flags some signs of emerging de-dollarisation
Signs of de-dollarisation are unfolding in the global economy, strategists at the biggest U.S. bank JPMorgan said on Monday, although the currency should maintain its long-held dominance for the foreseeable future.
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Air quality levels in parts of the U.S. plunge as Canada wildfires rage
Canada is experiencing one of the worst starts to its wildfire season ever recorded.
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Republican lawmakers propose plan to combat PFAS pollution in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators have proposed a sweeping new plan to address PFAS pollution that would create grants for local governments, limit regulators' ability to delay projects on polluted property and mandate studies on how to treat contaminated water.
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AOC says Supreme Court 'corruption' will kill Biden student loan handout
AOC warned she would 'not accept' the Biden administration simply conceding to the Supreme Court if it knocks down the student loan plan
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Apple event: What to know about its Vision Pro virtual reality headset release
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
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Police investigate alleged pellet gun shooting outside Kansas City LGBTQ bar
Authorities say they are investigating the incident as an aggravated assault and are maintaining contact with the FBI.
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US sanctions Russian intelligence-linked group over efforts to destabilize pro-Western Moldova
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people linked to Russian intelligence who it says has helped the Kremlin destabilize Moldova’s democratically elected government through protests in the Moldovan capital earlier this year. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...
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Federal trial over OR voter-approved gun control measure begins in Portland
After months of being tied up in the courts, a federal trial for a voter-approved gun control measure is set to begin in Portland, Oregon, on June 5, 2023.
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Scientists say world’s oldest-known burial site found in S Africa
The site in the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg contains remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans.
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FTC deleted documents on controversial rule with 'severe consequences' to economy: Rep Jim Jordan
The FTC allegedly deleted key documents related to its new noncompete rule, which House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan says would have "severe consequences" on the American economy.
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California allots $5 million to help displaced Half Moon Bay shooting victims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is dedicating $5 million to help families affected by the shooting become homeowners.
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Lawyer says 'nothing was out of bounds' for reporters seeking scoops on young Prince Harry
A lawyer for Prince Harry says no event early in his life was too trivial or private for the journalists of Mirror Group Newspapers to resist. Attorney David Sherborne said Monday in the opening of Harry's phone hacking lawsuit that demand for such scoops led to the use of illegal means to dig...
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US hotel developers run out of cash as construction lending dries up
Tighter lending standards from regional banks are making it harder for U.S. hotel developers to secure funding, slowing construction of new hotels at a time Americans' appetite for travel is ripe.
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Thousands are living in RVs on Los Angeles’ streets. Leaders want to shrink the number, but the solution is elusive | CNN
Early one recent Friday morning, sanitation workers, homeless-outreach workers and LAPD officers arrived on a little street in the west of Los Angeles. Jasmine Avenue is lined with low-rise apartment blocks, an imposing Catholic Church, a school and a handful of dilapidated recreational vehicles.
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Boy steals SUV and takes it for joy ride on interstate to meet his mom
The suspect, who is under 5 feet tall, allegedly stole a Buick Encore on May 27 and drove it onto Interstate 75 before the vehicle was disabled by remote, Michigan State Police say.
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Binance mishandled funds and violated securities laws, according to SEC lawsuit
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are accused of misusing investor funds, operating as an unregistered exchange and violating a slew of U.S. securities laws in a lawsuit filed by the SEC. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of...
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Oversight Chair Comer to hold FBI Director Wray in contempt of Congress over Biden doc alleging crime scheme
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said he will begin to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress, despite viewing, and being briefed by bureau officials on the subpoenaed document alleging Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme on Capitol Hill Monday.
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Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation
LONDON (AP) — The European Union is pushing online platforms like Google and Meta to step up the fight against false information by adding labels to text, photos and other content generated by artificial intelligence, a top official said Monday.
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A huge homeless camp will be cleared after neighbors sued. What happens to its vulnerable residents is an open question | CNN
The young widow watched as the helpers wended through the Zone at sunrise, offering what they could: water, a bus ticket or a shelter bed – if one was open.
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Prominent figure in German far-right party charged over alleged Nazi slogan
Prosecutors say a prominent figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party has been charged over his alleged use in a 2021 speech of a slogan used by the Nazis’ SA stormtroopers. Prosecutors in the eastern city of Halle said that Björn Höcke was charged with public use of a symbol of an...
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1,000 women hold a sit-in at the Colorado Capitol to push for an end to gun violence
Organizers said they want Gov. Jared Polis to sign an executive order suspending the sale of guns for at least 30 days, but Polis says their demands are beyond his scope.
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EU top court says that Poland's justice reform infringes EU law
The European Union has stepped up its rule-of-law fight with member state Poland after the bloc’s highest court confirmed that Warsaw refuses to comply with the EU rules on judicial independence for which it has already lost over half a billion euros in fines. The Court of Justice of the EU...
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More than 90% of the Peach State’s peaches were lost this year after extreme winter weather | CNN
Georgia lost more than 90% of this year’s peach crop after abnormally warm weather this winter and a late-season freeze.
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Appeals court to hear arguments about ObamaCare preventive coverage
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday about whether to continue a pause of a Texas district court’s ruling that struck down an ObamaCare provision requiring insurers to cover pr…
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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlines her position on abortion: "Let's humanize the issue"
"Let's stop late-term abortions. Let's make sure that if doctors and nurses don't believe in abortion, they shouldn't have to perform them. Let's encourage more adoptions," she said on "CBS Mornings."
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Novavax exec says its new COVID shot should work against variants on the rise
Novavax Inc's head of research and development on Monday said an updated COVID-19 vaccine the company is already producing is likely to be protective against other fast-growing coronavirus variants circulating in the U.S.
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5 takeaways from AP's series on health disparities impacting Black Americans
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans.
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Lung cancer deaths cut in half with AstraZeneca pill, large trial finds
Patients with early-stage lung cancer who took Tagrisso daily for three years had a 51% lower risk of death from the disease.
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Hormone patches or creams for menopause symptoms may have lower blood pressure risk than pills
Women often use hormone therapy to relieve hot flashes and other menopause symptoms — and new research suggests whether they choose pills, patches or creams might matter for their blood pressure. Women are more prone to heart disease after menopause and high blood pressure is one key risk...
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Most unionized US rail workers now have new sick leave
More than 60% of U.S. unionized railroad workers at major railroads are now are covered by new sick leave agreements, a trade group said Monday. Last year railroads came under fire for not agreeing to paid sick leave during labor negotiations. In December, President Joe Biden signed...
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AstraZeneca's Tagrisso slashes death risk in certain post-surgery lung cancer patients
AstraZeneca's lung cancer therapy, Tagrisso, cut the risk of death by more than half in patients with a certain form of lung cancer who were diagnosed early enough to have their tumour surgically removed, trial data showed.
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Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t up to date on their COVID-19 boosters may have “relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated: CDC
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This rare, underfunded program is a crucial lifeline for incarcerated moms and their kids
Tens of thousands fewer women were incarcerated in the U.S. between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-19, but as prison populations creep back to pre-pandemic norms, more children are being separated from their mothers, putting them at greater risk of health and behavioral problems, and making them...
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Be well: Stay hydrated in the summer heat with these smart tips
To help you stay hydrated in the heat, Dr. Sanjai M. Thankachen, a psychiatrist and physician in Fountain Valley, California, shared some tips and warning signs with Fox News Digital.
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Stem Cells Fast Facts | CNN
View CNN’s Fast Facts about stem cells and learn more about these unspecialized cells capable of replicating themselves through cell division.
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First measles case in Maryland since 2019 confirmed
Maryland state health officials have confirmed a case of measles has been discovered in the state for the first time since 2019. Health officials said the case was found in Montgomery County and ha…
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Cancer vaccines poised to unlock 'new treatment paradigm' with Merck/Moderna data
Adding an experimental mRNA-based vaccine from Moderna and Merck reduced the risk that the most deadly skin cancer would spread by 65% over treatment with an immunotherapy alone in a trial.
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Estrogen-only pills used as HRT raised blood pressure in study. Experts weigh in | CNN
Taking estrogen-only pills during menopause may raise blood pressure more than using a patch or vaginal creams, a study found, but experts say more research is needed.
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Ruptured brain aneurysm lands social media influencer in medically induced coma after emergency C-section
Jackie Miller James, a social media beauty influencer from Orange County, California, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm just a week from the due date of her child’s birth. Here are details.
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A gluten-free food makes a comeback in Cuba — and seeks world recognition
Cuba and other countries are seeking to put casabe, a crispy flatbread of Indigenous origins made from the cassava or yuca root, on UNESCO's cultural heritage list.
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