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Report on FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation: Some problems but not the ‘crime of the century’
A special prosecutor has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The report Monday, May 15, from special counsel John Durham offers withering criticism of the bureau but a meager court record that fell far short of the former president’s prediction he would uncover the “crime of the century.”Read the Durham report here
Special counsel John Durham was tasked four years ago with reviewing the origins of the FBI's 2016 investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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Special prosecutor ends Trump-Russia investigation, saying FBI acted hastily
Special counsel John Durham's report represents the long-awaited culmination of an investigation that Trump and allies had claimed would expose massive wrongdoing by law enforcement and intelligence officials.
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Durham interviewed Hillary Clinton on alleged plan to tie Trump to Russia, found no ‘provable criminal offense’ | CNN Politics
Clinton expressed sympathy for investigators, calling the questions, “really sad,” adding, “I get it, you have to go down every rabbit hole.”
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After 4-year probe, Durham report slams FBI for actions in 2016 Russia investigation
The DOJ released special counsel John Durham's final report examining the origins of the investigation into former President Trump's 2016 campaign and its ties to Russia.
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Giuliani accused of offering to sell Trump pardons for $2 million each in new lawsuit
The suit includes allegations of sexual assault and harassment, as well as wage theft and discussions of plans to overturn the 2020 election.
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Analyst acquitted at trial over discredited Trump dossier
A jury has acquitted on all counts a think tank analyst accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a discredited dossier about former President Donald Trump.
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Trump says there 'must be a heavy price to pay' for Comey, Democrats after release of Durham report
Former President Trump said Monday that Democrats need to be held accountable for spending years investigating alleged collusion between Trump and Russia after Durham's report.
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Special counsel John Durham criticizes FBI Trump-Russia probe but recommends no wholesale changes
Justice Department special counsel John Durham in his final report criticized the FBI's investigation of Russian interference in 2016 election.
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Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched full Trump-Russia probe | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham concluded that the FBI should never have launched a full investigation into connections between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, according to a report compiled over three years by the Trump-administration appointee and released on Monday.
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Takeaways from the Durham report on the Trump-Russia probe
Why Durham played defense, who gave him the cold shoulder and what the report means for a key surveillance authority.
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GOP watches as Trump’s problems with suburban women go on display
Former President Trump increasingly looks like the favorite to win the GOP’s presidential nomination, but that strength masks what many Republicans see as a huge weakness against President Bi…
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Woman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her $2 million in unpaid wages
A woman who says she worked as a consultant for Rudy Giuliani alleges in court papers that the former New York City mayor coerced her into sex and owes her nearly $2 million.
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Supreme Court to hear South Carolina redistricting case over congressional voting lines
The dispute arose from the redistricting plan enacted after the 2020 Census.
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FBI responds to scathing Durham report on Trump-Russia probe, touts 'dozens of corrective actions'
The FBI responded to the release of the Durham report on the origins of the Russia-Trump investigation, touting what it said were its implementation of "dozens of corrective actions."
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House GOP lawmaker readies contempt charge over Afghanistan dissent cable
The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is threatening to push forward a legislative effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress next week.
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Biden open to tougher work requirements for food stamps in debt-ceiling talks with Republicans
President Joe Biden indicated he wouldn't entertain stricter requirements for Medicaid but left the door open to other benefits such as food stamps.
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Ukraine repels ‘exceptional’ Russia missile, drone attack on Kyiv
At least 10 explosions are heard by witnesses in Kyiv as officials said a Russian air attack was under way.
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5 Moments That Defined Trump’s Record on Immigration
When Donald Trump became president, he immediately set out to change the country’s immigration system, including with a travel ban that mostly affected countries with large Muslim populations and by making stark changes at the southern border. Since leaving office, Trump has attacked his...
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Durham report: FBI addresses ‘missteps’ after special counsel review released
The FBI said it has "implemented dozens of corrective actions" to reform "missteps" highlighted in the report from special counsel John Durham on Monday.
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The big problem with trying to cut spending in a debt ceiling bill
President Biden and congressional leaders have a major hurdle to overcome as negotiators meet privately to consider a way forward and prevent a self-inflicted economic calamity.
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Fulton County DA opposes Trump's efforts to toss special grand jury report on 2020 election interference | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking a Georgia court to dismiss Donald Trump’s request to toss the final report and evidence from a special grand jury that spent months investigating efforts by the former president and his allies attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
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IRS removes ‘entire investigative team’ in Hunter Biden probe, whistleblower claims retaliation: report
The IRS has removed the investigative team who were looking into alleged tax fraud involving Hunter Biden and a whistleblower on the case claims the move was retaliatory.
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Georgia prosecutor fights back against Trump attempt to remove her from election probe
The Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws as they tried to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state is fighting back against the former president’s attempt to remove her from the case and exclude certain evidence.
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Ukrainian troops gird for counteroffensive they hope will end war
Ukrainian soldiers training for a counteroffensive against Russian forces said on Monday they felt ready to launch the assault which they hope will end the war.
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Durham report slams FBI’s Trump-Russia probe
John Durham, a Trump-era special counsel assigned to review the investigation of the former president’s ties to Russia, concluded authorities didn’t have sufficient information to open the case.&nb…
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Russia detains former US embassy employee - report
State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy".
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DeSantis says GOP must end a 'culture of losing,' won't acknowledge Trump lost 2020 election
Asked whether he acknowledges that former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election fairly, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn't answer.
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Security fears flare anew in Congress after an attack on one of their own
Members in both parties raised new concerns about protection following the violent injuries to Rep. Gerry Connolly's (D-Va.) staff members.
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Connecticut high court nominee regrets signing 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett
A nominee to the Connecticut Supreme Court has told state lawmakers that she would not have signed a 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett for a federal appeals court position if she knew Barrett would later vote to overturn Roe v.
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Durham report criticizes FBI for launching 2016 Trump-Russia probe
The long-awaited special counsel's report was the conclusion of a four-year probe into the FBI's decision to examine the Trump campaign's relationship with Russia.
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UK pledges attack drones, more missiles as Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets prime minister on European tour
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a promise of more missiles and attack drones from Britain to support his battle against Russian forces in Ukraine. Zelenskyy met Monday with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a staunch ally.
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Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched full Trump-Russia probe | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham concluded that the FBI should never have launched a full investigation into connections between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, according to a report compiled over three years by the Trump-administration appointee and released on Monday.
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DeSantis holds events with Iowa conservatives, Trump cancels rally due to weather
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pitched a "positive alternative" to GOP voters in Iowa on Saturday while Donald Trump was forced to cancel his rally there due to weather.
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Supreme Court rejects Alabama's bid to use lethal injection against inmate's wishes
Alabama officials sought to execute death row inmate Kenneth Smith by lethal injection despite his preference for lethal gas.
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Entire IRS investigative team removed from Hunter Biden case
The IRS has removed the entire investigative team in the Hunter Biden tax evasion investigation.
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Biden admin clears major West Virginia gas pipeline after weeks of criticism from Joe Manchin
The Biden administration is moving a 303-mile natural gas pipeline project through the regulatory process, allowing it to be constructed through a federal forest area.
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S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim
Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.
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Number of migrants fell 50% at US southern border after immigration changes
The number of migrants encountered at the U.S. southern border fell 50% during the last three days compared with the days leading up to the end of a key pandemic-era regulation.
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Yellen's estimate that U.S. could run out of money to pay the bills holds at possible June 1 date
Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress Monday that the Treasury Department has already seen borrowing costs "increase substantially" for securities maturing in early June.
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Debt ceiling: McCarthy says 'no progress' ahead of talks Tuesday with Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says there’s been “no progress” on debt ceiling talks. The Republican speaker told reporters Monday at the Capitol that the situation is “very concerning” as time narrows to avert a crisis.
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Intensifying debt talks threaten rare GOP unity
The House's bill is the ceiling for conservative priorities on a debt deal, and Senate Republicans are hoping their lower chamber colleagues will show some flexibility.
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Scarborough mocks GOP lawmaker over ‘missing’ Biden informant
MSNBC pundit Joe Scarborough poked fun at Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) over claims there is a “missing” informant connected to House Republicans’ ongoing investigation of President Bi…
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At least 4 dead in New Mexico mass shooting: police
At least four people are dead, including the suspect, in a mass shooting in New Mexico, according to local police. Officers arrived MONDAY to a “chaotic scene” in which a shooter was &#…
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Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more weapons in Europe
Ukraine on Monday hailed its first substantial battlefield advances in six months as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won pledges for new long-range drones in Britain to add to a haul of Western arms for a counteroffensive against Russian invaders.
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GOP grows more optimistic about work requirement demands in debt talks
Republicans involved in the talks privately say they believe they can force key concessions from the White House.
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Zelensky meets PM as more Ukraine weapons pledged
The UK agrees to provide extra missiles and military drones as Rishi Sunak meets the Ukrainian leader.
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Democratic congressman's staff attacked by man with baseball bat | CNN Politics
Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said two staffers were injured Monday by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in Fairfax.
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Trump tells former adviser Michael Flynn: 'We’re going to bring you back'
Former President Donald Trump called into an event hosted by his former national security adviser Michael Flynn over the weekend, telling his ex-adviser, “We’re going to bring you back.”
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Durham finds DOJ, FBI 'failed to uphold' mission of 'strict fidelity to the law' in Trump-Russia probe
Special Counsel John Durham has released his long-awaited report after his years-long investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation.
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Biden meets with congressional leaders on debt ceiling, will cut Asia trip short
President Biden will cut his trip to Asia short so he can return to work on the debt ceiling.
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U.S. Virgin Islands issued subpoena to Elon Musk in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
Elon Musk is the latest big name issued a subpoena by the U.S. Virgin Islands for its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.
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US releases nuclear warhead data in bid to pressure Russia
Disclosure under New START Treaty follows Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the nuclear agreement.
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Zelenskyy's European tour aimed to replenish Ukraine's arsenal and build political support
European leaders have promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an arsenal of missiles, tanks and drones during a whirlwind three-day visit to Italy, the Vatican, Germany, France and the U.K.
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GOP casts accused Jordan Neely killer as 'Good Samaritan' to hammer Dems on crime
Republicans have rallied in support of Daniel Penny, who is facing second-degree manslaughter charges.
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Biden, Harris release financial disclosures for 2022
President Biden and Vice Kalama Harris on Monday released their financial disclosures for 2022, with either showing approximately the same levels of income from the year prior.
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DeSantis, GOP shred FBI following release of Durham findings in Trump-Russia probe: 'Clean house'
Republicans across the country, including Ron DeSantis, lambasted the FBI following the release of the Durham findings in the Russia probe into Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
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Extended boycott disqualifies 2 GOP senators, 1 independent in Oregon Senate from being reelected
Two Republicans and an Independent in the Oregon Senate are now disqualified from reelection as a walkout has stalled hundreds of bills and triggered a constitutional amendment aimed at stopping the boycotts.
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Durham report: DeSantis iterates ‘need to clean house’ at federal agencies
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) reiterated his call for federal agencies to be overhauled after the release of the report from special counsel John Durham on Monday.
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McCarthy not optimistic about debt ceiling negotiations, says 'there is no movement'
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy did not express much optimism on Monday regarding debt ceiling negotiations with the White House, telling reporters nothing has moved.
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With Turkey's presidential election going to a runoff, what comes next?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the most votes in a weekend presidential election but he can't claim victory because he failed to get the majority support required for an outright win.
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DeSantis nears presidential campaign launch far from peak popularity but signaling a new readiness to take on Trump | CNN Politics
Once seen as ascending toward a presidential campaign with momentum in his favor, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finds himself on the cusp of an announcement that many of his supporters wished was already behind him.
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Payback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' Democratic governor vetoed state funding on Monday for a project long advocated by a Democratic lawmaker who broke ranks to override the governor's vetoes and give Republicans crucial support for laws restricting abortion and rolling back transgender rights.
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More than 140 Democrats defend CFPB in case before Supreme Court that threatens agency's existence
Democrats defended the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a case at the Supreme Court challenges its constitutionality.
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New US report alleges religious freedom violations in China, Iran, India
The annual survey documents alleged mistreatment and persecution worldwide.
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Are killer robots the future of war?
They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.
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Haley's financial disclosure report shows lucrative speaking engagements | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s financial disclosure report shows the former US ambassador to the United Nations was paid between $100,001 and $1 million each for 12 speaking engagements in 2022 and 2023.
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OnPolitics: President Joe Biden calls on state leaders to strengthen gun background checks
President Joe Bidens turns to state leaders after failing to pass major federal gun reform.
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Ukraine hails its first offensive success in defence of Bakhmut
Ukraine's military on Monday hailed recent advances around Bakhmut as its first successful counterattack in the battle against Russian forces fighting for control of the eastern city.
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'My truck won't move:' Are truckers boycotting Florida over DeSantis' new immigration law?
Some Latino truckers are calling for a statewide boycott in response to Gov. DeSantis' new immigration crackdown law. Here's what we know.
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DOJ 'turning a blind eye' as Biden corruption informant reportedly goes missing, says GOP rep
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., confirmed the GOP's search for a missing Biden corruption informant is still ongoing, but the FBI and DOJ are doing nothing to help.
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Abbas urges UN to suspend Israel during first commemoration of 1948 flight of the Palestinians
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is urging the United Nations to suspend Israel’s membership in the U.N. unless it implements resolutions establishing separate Jewish and Arab states and the return of Palestinian refugees.
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Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she faces investigation for playing Disney movie
Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she played pupils Strange World, which has a character who is gay.
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Biden backs ‘whoever wins’ in Turkish election
Turkey’s presidential race is heading to a runoff in which longtime leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has the advantage.
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DeSantis lambastes GOP's 'culture of losing'
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) touched on the lack of "accountability" within the Republican Party concerning losses in the past three election cycles, decrying the "culture of losing" he claims is developing in the party.
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Chicago mayor’s progressive strategy to be tested amid public safety, growth concerns
Brandon Johnson took office Monday, facing an influx of migrants in desperate need of shelter, the task of coalition building and the threat of violent crime.
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Threats against the LGBTQIA+ community intensifying: Department of Homeland Security
Threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise and are intensifying, according to a new briefing by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Cartier uses images of Amazon tribe devastated by illegal gold mining. Critics call that hypocrisy
BOA VISTA, Brazil (AP) — Until two months ago, Cartier’s website showed Yanomami children playing in a green field.
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Durham report: FBI criticised by special counsel for Trump-Russia inquiry
The report looks at how the FBI investigated alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
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San Francisco DA releases video of Walgreens security guard fatally shooting alleged shoplifter
San Francisco’s district attorney has released surveillance video of the shooting death of a suspected shoplifter by an on-duty Walgreens security guard. DA Brooke Jenkins released the video and other evidence Monday, saying again that she will not file charges against the guard.
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Why nationalist Ogan could be ‘kingmaker’ in Turkey’s run-off
Ogan’s out of the presidential race but may play a pivotal role in the second round – he is still to back a candidate.
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Supreme Court to ponder Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel documents
In a twist, the lawmakers are facing off against the Biden administration, which inherited the case from Trump.
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Who is Greg Becker, the former head of failed Silicon Valley Bank?
Greg Becker, the former chief executive officer of Silicon Valley Bank, is set to appear before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, two months after the collapse of his bank sparked panic among bank customers and investors, forcing the government to backstop deposits. California banking regulators...
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NJ Gov. Murphy nominates immigration lawyer for state Supreme Court seat
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated immigration lawyer and public defender Michael Noriega for a seat on the state's Supreme Court.
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What lies ahead for Thailand after dramatic opposition election win?
Thailand’s opposition has racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to establishment parties and the former general who has led the Southeast Asian country since seizing power in a 2014 coup.
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Takeaways from special counsel John Durham's report on FBI's Russia-Trump probe | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham released his final report on Monday in which he casts doubt about the FBI’s decision to launch a full investigation into connections between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.
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US debt ceiling - what it is and why there is one
Congress has approved a deal on the debt limit. But what is the debt ceiling and why does it exist?
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"Come on!": Comer mocked after claiming key informant is "missing"
“Just stunning,” Fox News host Maria Bartiromo said after Comer claims “we can’t track down the informant.”
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DC Mayor Bowser proposes stricter public safety legislation amid GOP push for crime control
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed a package of public safety-focused legislation as Republicans urge district officials to address increasing crime rates.
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Multiple life sentences sought for NYC truck terror attacker
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a convicted terrorist to multiple life sentences "to provide just punishment" for killing eight people.
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After school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
The expansion of civil immunity for gun companies was hardly in doubt after lawmakers passed it.
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Photos, video of Belarus leader emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors
For nearly a week, the whereabouts of Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko have been a mystery. The 68-year-old was seen last week at a Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square looking pale, tired and bloated, and skipped a Kremlin breakfast.
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DeSantis slams Disney as legal feud escalates: 'Pound sand'
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., responded Monday to a lawsuit against him from Disney, which he said benefits from "corporate welfare" in his state.
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Election deniers seek to oust Kentucky Republican who expanded voting access
Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams' primary has become a referendum on voter fraud and the 2020 election.
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Durham report: MTG says government has targeted GOP for years
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) celebrated the release of the highly-anticipated report from special counsel John Durham Monday, claiming the "truth" about the "Russian collusion hoax" was being exposed.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looks nearly ready to launch his White House bid
The DeSantis political operation is moving offices, potentially triggering a 15-day window for him to file paperwork declaring his intent to run for president.
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Joe Biden Open To Stricter Work Requirements For Federal Aid
Biden ruled out cutting Medicaid benefits, but not changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Memos show how Supreme Court justices scramble at the end of the session | CNN Politics
Supreme Court justices are entering the peak season for back-channeling.
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Man in custody after baseball bat attack hurts 2, including intern, at congressman's Virginia office
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and assaulted two of his workers. Fairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a man is in custody and that the victims were treated for non life-threatening injuries.
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Pakistani illegal immigrant on FBI terror list arrested at border day after Title 42 ended
EXCLUSIVE — Border Patrol agents in southeastern Arizona arrested a Pakistani national on the FBI's terrorism watch list who attempted to illegally enter the United States from Mexico last week, according to two federal sources.
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Police say Allen shooting witness who said he helped victims isn't credible
There were discrepancies in what the witness, Steven Spainhouer, told several media outlets, the Allen Police Department said.
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James Comer claims to have lost his informant in Biden probe
Comes days after Comer held a press conference where he provided no evidence of law breaking
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How Florida became a conservative bastion
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a five-part series called “How Florida got so conservative.” Florida has become the nerve center of the modern Republican Party. Onc…
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Singapore’s death row ‘main element of its drug policy’
Dozens of people face hanging for drug offences in Singapore with no sign the city-state will soften its approach.
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Durham report: FBI displayed 'markedly different' treatment of Clinton, Trump campaigns
Special Counsel John Durham said the FBI and DOJ exhibited "markedly different" treatment of Hilary Clinton's 2016 campaign compared to the Trump campaign.
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Yellen reiterates early-June debt limit risk amid cross-party negotiations
The update will disappoint those lawmakers who had hoped the potential June deadline would slip into July or August, allowing more time for a debt deal.
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Durham report: Jake Tapper says findings exonerate Trump 'to a degree'
CNN host Jake Tapper said that special counsel John Durham's final report exonerates former President Donald Trump "to a degree."
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Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar; at least 6 dead, 700 injured
Rescuers have evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 12 feet deep along western Myanmar’s coast after powerful Cyclone Mocha injured hundreds and cut off communications. Six deaths were reported, but the true impact was not yet clear in one of Asia’s least developed countries. Winds...
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House Oversight GOP launches probe into FEMA over tax money going to NGOs aiding illegal immigration
Three House Oversight Republicans led a letter to the FEMA administrator regarding a probe into the agency over reports taxpayer dollars went to NGOs aiding illegal immigration.
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Biden plan to sell land leases for conservation gets pushback
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it. The idea is to make conservation “equal” in priority to other uses of public lands such as drilling and livestock...
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Why Erdogan's fate matters to Biden and the US | CNN Politics
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's struggle to cling to power in a tight election in Turkey is the latest twist in a tale of global strongmen who are defining Joe Biden's presidency.
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Yellen sticks to June 1 debt ceiling deadline in new letter to congressional leaders
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told congressional leaders on Monday that the United States government is still on track to default as soon as June 1, which is consistent with previous estimates provided to lawmakers.
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Inside the refugee camp that was nearly blown apart
Rohingya refugees at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, weren't allowed to leave the camp.
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Biden optimistic about a debt limit deal, but McCarthy says White House isn't being serious
President Joe Biden sounds optimistic about the odds of reaching a deal with Republicans to raise or suspend the debt limit.
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1,500 grams of cocaine fall out of woman's fake pregnancy belly during South Carolina traffic stop
Two people raised suspicion when they gave deputies conflicting information about their due date, the sheriff's office said.
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Karl Rove criticizes Trump’s ‘petty, small and unimportant’ attacks on DeSantis
Fox News contributor and former George W. Bush aide Karl Rove criticized former President Trump’s attacks against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday. On Fox News’s “The Story,” Rove called Tru…
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Durham report: Lawmakers react to long-awaited findings on Trump-Russia investigation
Lawmakers are reacting to the highly anticipated report from special counsel John Durham that looked into the origins and conduct of the FBI investigation regarding alleged ties between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.
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Chuck Todd Points Out Why Republicans 'Haven't Figured Out How To Take On' Trump
The "Meet the Press" host noted the "sheer paralysis that Republican elected officials have when it comes to dealing with Trump."
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Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest
Police in Colorado say a driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest. Police say an officer watched him maneuvering inside the car before he got out on the passenger side on Saturday night in Springfield, a town on the state's Eastern Plains.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips as households get more nervous
Stocks slipped on Wall Street after a report showed that sentiment is souring among U.S. consumers. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% Friday. The Dow ended barely lower and the Nasdaq gave up 0.4%.
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Durham report faults FBI’s Trump-Russia probe
The long-awaited report from Special Counsel John Durham echoes prior conclusions from the Justice Department's inspector general.
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Rick Perry teases possible presidential bid, declines to support Trump campaign | CNN Politics
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Sunday teased a possible 2024 presidential run while declining to support Donald Trump's campaign, becoming the latest onetime Trump appointee to distance himself from the former president's third White House bid.
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Entering the singularity: Has AI reached the point of no return?
AI will be effective not only when machines can do what humans do (replication), but when they can do it better and without human supervision .
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Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk
The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The EU said Monday that it decided the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and accepted the U.S. tech company’s remedies to boost competition in cloud...
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Man's hand found on California sidewalk was cut off by sword-wielding person, police say
The victim, a man in his 60s, was hospitalized and is expected to survive, police said.
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NASA says airliner-sized asteroid to pass Earth on Tuesday
NASA said an asteroid the size of an airliner will pass close to Earth on Tuesday.
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Authorities say it's unclear why fewer migrants making unauthorized border crossings
Significantly higher numbers had been expected with the end of Title 42.
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DHS acknowledges 'possible noncompliance' with Florida judge's block on immigrant parole
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas indicated the Biden administration was in "possible noncompliance" with a judge's temporary restraining order after the end of Title 42 but indicated the matter is still under investigation.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $1.07 to $71.11 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.06 to $75.23 a barrel.
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Trump reacts to Durham FBI report: ‘Scammed’
Former President Trump on Monday hailed the findings of Justice Department special counsel John Durham, whose final report after a four-year investigation was deeply critical of the FBI’s inv…
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China's Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip
A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion. Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government says it is neutral but has given Moscow political and diplomatic support.
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China set to visit Ukraine; 8,800 civilians killed in Russian invasion so far, UN says
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the U.K. on Monday as Ukraine tries to drum up more military support ahead of a long-awaited counteroffensive.
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The US asylum rule replacing Title 42 is strict – here’s what we know
Now that Covid-era immigration restrictions have ended, the Biden administration has formulated new asylum regulation
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DOJ reaches agreement with Liberty County Sheriff's Office after April 2022 traffic stop with Black lacrosse players | CNN
The US Department of Justice has reached an agreement with a Georgia sheriff’s office, resolving a racial discrimination complaint after police allegedly stopped a bus of Black female lacrosse players from Delaware State University last year.
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Google adds features to prevent AI-generated images from fooling users
Google has added features to its image search results intended to combat and help identify artificial intelligence-generated images and prevent them from fooling users.
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Border Patrol highlights more than 4,000 ‘gotaways’ following end of Title 42
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said Monday his agents had apprehended more than 14,700 people since the expiration of Title 42 last week.
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Supreme Court review of alleged racial gerrymander in S.C. may have nationwide implications
While centered on South Carolina, the Supreme Court's decision could have national implications for how lawmakers draw congressional boundaries.
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Groups demand officials share information on Texas mall gunman's motives
Members of several Texas groups on Monday demanded that authorities quickly acknowledge whether they believe the neo-Nazi who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall over a week ago was racially motivated in choosing his victims.
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Biden admin may halt plans to move Space Command to Alabama over abortion law
Administration officials have signaled to the Pentagon and lawmakers that they want to reverse the decision to move the headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
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Rudy Giuliani sued for $10 million over sexual assault allegations
A former associate of Rudy Giuliani accuses the ex-Trump attorney of demanding sexual favors from her in a bombshell lawsuit alleging “unlawful abuses of power, wide-ranging sexual assault an…
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Recreating a Palestinian village 75 years after the Nakba
Bayt Nabala was among 530 Palestinian villages destroyed at Israel’s birth. Its people still dream of returning home.
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Thailand elections: Move Forward looks to make history
A young, progressive party won more seats than any other. Will the senate and courts let them govern?
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Brandon Johnson inauguration: Chicago's liberal mayor turns event into diversity celebration
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inauguration on Monday was a multicultural fest that included a pastor, a rabbi, an imam, poems about stolen land, and the "black national anthem" alongside "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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James Comer Links 'Missing' Biden Informant To 'Spy Business' In Wild Claim
"Absolutely extraordinary," said Fox News' Maria Bartiromo as she reacted to Rep. James Comer's (R-Ky.) claims about his Biden family investigation.
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What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primaries
Off-year elections Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year’s races for the White House and Congress. Kentucky chooses party nominees for governor and secretary of state. Pennsylvania voters take up special legislative contests, a...
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China's April data show economic recovery losing steam, testing policymakers
China's April industrial output and retail sales growth undershot forecasts, suggesting the economy lost momentum at the beginning of the second quarter and intensifying pressure on policymakers to shore up a wobbly post-COVID recovery.
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What is Title 8, and what has changed along the U.S.-Mexico border after Title 42's expiration?
Now that Title 42 is no longer in place, officials are required to give asylum-seekers an initial interview. But that doesn't mean all migrants will be allowed to stay.
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Five races to watch in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida on Tuesday
Editor’s note: This file has been corrected to reflect party control of the state legislature in Pennsylvania. Kentucky Republicans looking to dethrone Gov. Andy Beshear (D) in November are c…
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DeSantis bans state funding for diversity, inclusion programs at Florida public universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis banned public universities from using state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and requiring diversity statements.
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At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model
Sports Illustrated has chosen Martha Stewart as one of its 2023 swimsuit issue models. And in true Stewart fashion, her selection by the magazine comes with an extra something special.
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Stock market today: Asian shares advance though China economic data weaker than expected
Asian shares are higher even though the latest data showed China's economy is weaker than expected. Benchmarks advanced in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul but fell in Shanghai and Sydney. Wall Street ticked higher Monday ahead of reports that will show how much a slowing economy is hurting what’s...
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Title 42 mania undercut by drop in encounters
The frenzy set off over the end of Title 42 has so far been a misfire as the policy’s end precipitated a pause — not a rush — in migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border. In the week prec…
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Thailand's opposition parties, after stunning election win, set plans to enlist allies to take power
Thailand’s top two opposition parties are planning for the next stage in their bid to replace the military-dominated government after a stunning election victory in which they captured a majority of seats in the House of Representatives. Businessman Pita Limjaroenrat led his opposition Move...
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Twitter defends its controversial actions in Turkey election
Twitter on Monday defended its actions surrounding the presidential elections in Turkey over the weekend. “We were in negotiation with the Turkish Government throughout last week, who made cl…
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Person looking for Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly attacks staffers with baseball bat
A person looking for Rep. Gerry Connolly allegedly attacked two of his staffers with a baseball bat at his district office Monday, the congressman said in a statement.
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UN chief in Jamaica urges international response to Haiti's spiraling crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Secretary General António Guterres warned Monday that Haiti’s “tragic situation” is threatening the security of the Caribbean region and beyond as he pressed the international community for a response.
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Reports of 4 Russian military aircraft downed near Ukraine border
Russian ‘raiding party’ consisting of Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter, and two Mi-8 helicopters reported shot down.
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Federal prosecutors move to drop all charges against Andrew Gillum
Federal prosecutors asked a judge Monday to dismiss all remaining corruption charges against former Tallahasee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor. Jurors earlier …
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Gunman who killed 3 people and injured 6 in Farmington, New Mexico, was 18 years old and used three firearms, police say | CNN
The 18-year-old gunman who shot and killed three people and wounded six others, including two law enforcement officers, in Farmington, New Mexico, used three guns, the city’s police chief said Monday in a video news statement.
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Brandon Johnson inauguration: Chicago's liberal mayor sworn in, inheriting city plagued by crime and division
CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former public school teacher, was sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor on Monday, inheriting a deeply divided city of more than 2.5 million people in the midst of a crime wave and an immigration crisis.
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Mexico's mighty peso hits 7-year record high against U.S. dollar
Mexico's peso currency flexed its muscle on Monday to reach its highest value against the U.S. dollar in seven years, following nearly two years of interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation that has seen consumer prices edge down.
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Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. His latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, but he hasn't lost any money because of it.
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Pentagon leaders sound the alarm on the debt ceiling crisis
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon leaders sound the alarm on t…
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Rudy Giuliani denies sexual assault allegations made in $10 million lawsuit by former employee
A complaint filed in a New York court on Monday alleges "sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct."
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Bill Gates says he wishes he had discovered work-life balance years ago
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said during a speech that he wished he had discovered the importance of work-life balance years ago. Speaking at a Northern Arizona University (NAU) commenceme…
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Mexico says renewed Texas truck inspections at border delaying freight shipments
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Monday that renewed Texas truck inspections at the Brownsville-Matamoros crossings have caused delays as long as 27 hours for freight shipments crossing the border.
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Playbook PM: McCarthy wants a debt limit deal by the weekend
And Tim Scott taps Bill Haslam as national campaign co-chair.
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Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court says Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private.
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Key issues ahead of Pennsylvania's GOP primary include election integrity, mail-in voting law
Some of the key issues that voters are worried about in this year's Pennsylvania primary elections include election integrity and the mail-in voting law.
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Unknown Rembrandt portraits found in private collection fetch $14.2 million | CNN
A pair of previously unknown and “exceptionally rare” Rembrandt paintings sold for over $14.2 million Thursday after they were discovered in a private collection in the UK.
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US Virgin Islands seeks to subpoena Elon Musk in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is asking a federal judge to help it serve billionaire Elon Musk with a subpoena for documents in its lawsuit seeking to hold JPMorgan Chase liable for sex trafficking acts committed by businessman Jeffrey Epstein.
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McCaul threatens Blinken with contempt vote next week over Afghanistan docs
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Monday said his panel would vote next week on whether to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if the S…
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Military families struggle as spouses face obstacles to transfer professional licenses after moves
A new law is supposed to make professional license transfers easier, but there's no deadline or plan in place yet for how to actually do that.
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Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago mayor
The city’s 57th mayor paid tribute to all of Chicago’s rich history, including its Native American and Haitian founders, as well as strong unions.
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Thais cheer poll winner Move Forward as opposition parties agree to coalition
Thailand's two main opposition parties agreed on Monday to form a ruling coalition after they trounced in a weekend election military-backed rivals that have controlled government for nearly a decade.
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Florida judge hands Biden another immigration rejection
The same judge earlier mulled holding the Biden administration in contempt over immigration policy.
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Bolivian EV startup hopes tiny car will make it big in lithium-rich country
The municipality of La Paz, Bolivia, is using a small fleet of tiny electric cars to bring doctors to patients' homes living in the suburbs of the capital city.
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'Horrific': Ex-boyfriend arrested in slaying of kidnapped Detroit nurse
The search for a kidnapped Detroit nurse ended with the grim discovery of her body in the trunk of a car. Police said her ex-boyfriend has been arrested.
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Buffett sheds stake in TSMC, while Macquarie, Fidelity buy shares
Big investment firms including Macquarie , Fidelity, Tiger Global and Coatue were among the largest buyers of U.S. listed shares of Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC , in the first quarter, while Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold its remaining stake in the company, according to regulatory...
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Migrants crossing border released with court dates that are years away
Documents from a female migrant at the southern border revealed she was not expected in court until 2026 – over three years after her initial crossing into America.
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Supreme Court wades into Trump hotel records fight
The justices are set to mull the power of minority lawmakers to demand records.
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Israeli foreign minister makes first visit to Sweden in two decades
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister on Monday paid a visit to Sweden in a new sign of warming ties between the two nations.
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Wagner boss offered up Russian positions to Kyiv: Washington Post
US newspaper report, denied by mercenary group leader, says locations were offered in exchange for a Bakhmut withdrawal.
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At least 3 killed in shooting in Farmington, New Mexico; suspect dead
A suspect was "confronted and killed on scene," police said in a statement.
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Ransomware comes back with a vengeance
Researchers at a leading cryptocurrency tracing company have bad news for Washington: Ransomware is back, and it might be worse than ever.
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This is what extreme heat can do to your body as record-setting temperatures rip through Pacific Northwest
As a dangerous heat wave rips through the Pacific Northwest, here's how being exposed to extreme heat can be harmful to the body.
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Sudan military chief freezes bank accounts of rival armed group in battle for control of the nation
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military chief ordered the freezing of all bank accounts belonging to a rival paramilitary force, the latest step in a fight for control of the resource-rich nation.
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Russia denounces Macron over China comments
Russian officials on Monday denounced comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that Moscow was becoming subservient to China, saying Western countries must get used to a world underpinned by the Kremlin's close ties with Beijing.
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What you need to know about a glass cliff and why it could put Twitter's new CEO in danger
Less than two months into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, Elon Musk declared that whoever took over as the company’s CEO “must like pain a lot.” Then he promised he’d step down as soon as he found a replacement “foolish enough” to want the job.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy thanks Germany for support in visit to Berlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has adjourned with his German counterpart in Berlin and is expected to later meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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School police removals get a second look across America
President Joe Biden and his rivals in next year’s election are backing the blue as a burst of school violence alters the politics of school policing.
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Nigerian chef cooks nonstop for 100 hours to set new global record
A Nigerian chef on Monday set a new global record for the longest hours of nonstop cooking after surpassing the current record of 87 hours and 45 minutes. By 19:40 GMT on Monday, Hilda Baci cooked for the 100th hour, becoming a national sensation and to the cheering of many in Nigeria's...
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Miami-Dade police said they won't ask for paperwork in stops ahead of sweeping immigration law
The police department said its goal is to "protect" and not to get involved in a "political issue " like immigration, but that doesn't mean Florida's statewide agencies will do the same.
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China April industrial output rises 5.6%, retail sales jump 18.4%; below expectations
China's industrial output grew 5.6% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Tuesday, missing expectations by a large margin but accelerating from a 3.9% gain seen in March.
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Chicago's new mayor compares cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police
Newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the death of an armed teen killed by police during a foot pursuit in 2021.
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US special counsel faults FBI's handling of 2016 Trump-Russia probe
The FBI lacked "actual evidence" to investigate Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and relied too heavily on tips provided by Trump's political opponents to fuel the probe, U.S. Special Counsel John Durham concluded in a report released on Monday.
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Croatian army steps in as heavy rains flood homes, roads and schools
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Rescue teams and hundreds of soldiers were deployed Monday to help people in parts of Croatia hit by floods.
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Tim Scott builds out 2024 team, taps Bill Haslam as national co-chair
The billionaire former governor has a network of donors and relationships that Scott can now tap into.
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Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever
The average age of a passenger vehicle on U.S. roads hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility. Blame it mainly on the pandemic.
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Berkshire invests in Capital One, sheds four stocks
Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday disclosed it has begun investing in Capital One Financial Corp while exiting investments in four other stocks, as the company run by Warren Buffett cut back its exposure to equities.
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Macron vows to build back factories, boost France's economy shaken by pension protests
French President Emmanuel Macron has ambitions to build factories to boost job creation and make his country's economy more independent. It’s a big challenge, as France reels from protracted protests, rising food and energy prices and other fallout from the Ukraine war.
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Turkey's stocks and dollar bonds tumble as Erdogan in pole position for runoff
Incumbent Tayyip Erdogan is leading his opposition rival.
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‘Impressive victory’: Thai opposition crushes military parties
Youth-led party takes a stunning lead in election as Thai voters say a resounding no to military-royalist elite.
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Navy retirees see cuts to monthly benefits, must repay $7M after system overpayment error
More than 1,200 people who retired from the Navy now owe $35 to more than $70,000 after the mistake was caught, officials said.
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Analysis: Tesla’s new car-making process stokes debate among industry experts
Tesla's new vehicle-assembly system ignited a debate on whether CEO Elon Musk's so-called unboxed process is radical, revisionist or derivative - or all of the above.
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European human rights summit to step up aid for Ukraine to counter Russian invasion
Europe's pre-eminent human rights organization is holding a two-day summit in Reykjavik starting Tuesday, which will center on the war in Ukraine, one of its member states.
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FTC to block Amgen's $27.8 billion deal for Horizon Therapeutics - source
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is expected to file a lawsuit as early as Tuesday to block Amgen Inc's $27.8 billion deal to buy Horizon Therapeutics PLC , a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Groundbreaking politician Gloria Molina dies at 74
She was the first Latina Assembly member in California, the first Latina on the Los Angeles City Council and the first Latina on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
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Kentucky state Rep. Lamin Swann dies days after suffering 'medical emergency'
Kentucky state House Democrat Lamin Swann died after being admitted to a hospital for treatment for a “significant medical emergency," his mother says.
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Native American leader and advocate for tribal sovereignty Joe A. Garcia dies at 70
Native American leader Joe A. Garcia's family says he has died at age 70. Based in New Mexico, he was an advocate for tribal sovereignty. Relatives confirmed Garcia died Thursday but did not give a cause of death.
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North Carolina General Assembly overrides governor's veto of 12-week abortion ban
The bill, which severely restricts abortion access in the state, now becomes law and takes effect July 1.
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Court order that could end US health law’s preventative care mandate put on hold
A federal judge’s ruling striking down a key part of the Affordable Care Act has been temporarily put on hold by a federal appeals court in New Orleans. The 5th U.S.
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Universal flu vaccine based on mRNA tech to be tested by National Institutes of Health
Scientists hope the vaccine will protect against a wide variety of strains and provide long-term immunity so people do not have to receive a shot every year.
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Washington lawmakers reach deal on drug policy, avoid automatic decriminalization
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Washington Statehouse have reached a tentative deal on a major new drug policy, one that would avoid making the state the second to decriminalize the possession of controlled substances.
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Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss, World Health Organization advises | CNN
A systematic review of the available scientific evidence suggests the use of non-sugar sweeteners is not advised for weight loss in adults or children, according to the World Health Organization.
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Vending machines are the latest tool for fighting opioid overdoses
Vending machines that have long been stocked with snacks are getting repurposed to distribute life-saving supplies to fight the opioid epidemic. A growing number of cities and local governments are using vending machines to distribute the overdose-reversing drug naloxone.
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Appeals court temporarily pauses Texas ruling that overturned ObamaCare requirement
A federal appeals court Monday partially paused a ruling from a Texas district court judge that jeopardized access to free preventive care for 150 million Americans. The U.S. Court of Appeals for t…
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GOP faces critical test on abortion in North Carolina
North Carolina Republican lawmakers face a key test of loyalty as they prepare to override the governor’s veto of a bill that shortens the period in which a pregnancy can be terminated. It’s a vote…
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One vote to redraw the US abortion rights map | CNN Politics
One vote can change everything, especially when things are close.
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Fentanyl fuels string of deadly weekend overdoses in Portland, Oregon
Police in Portland, Oregon, say that at least eight people died from suspected drug overdoses over the weekend
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Biden chooses cancer expert to lead National Institutes of Health
President Joe Biden has tapped a cancer specialist to become director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Monica Bertagnolli recently became the first female head of the NIH's National Cancer Institute.
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Nebraska lawmakers eye merging abortion crackdown, youth sex change ban into single bill
Conservatives in the Nebraska Legislature are expected to merge two bills — one restricting abortion and another banning sex changes for minors — into one.
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CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings
The CDC alerted doctors Monday about the potential risk of new mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, cases, warning that summer gatherings could lead to a "resurgence."
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5 plead guilty in fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida
Five people have pleaded guilty in South Florida to participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment.
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Mpox outbreak "not over," warns CDC, amid "ongoing community transmission"
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
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