FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Concerned Women for America Summit at the Capitol Hilton, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Trump argues First Amendment protects him from ‘insurrection’ cases aimed at keeping him off ballot
DENVER (AP) — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used “insurrection” clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech.
Before Jan. 6, the FBI predicted extremists would be 'very willing to take action' over a 2020 election dispute
An FBI "red cell" report predicted that law enforcement action and a "lack of coordination" between groups would prevent widespread violence in response to a disputed election.
www.nbcnews.comUS offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military
The Biden administration says it is offering $2 billion in loans to Poland to support the defense modernization of the ally which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine.
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Biden world is worried about spoilers as third parties threaten to boost Trump
The president recently discussed the issue with Hillary Clinton, who warned him to take seriously the possibility of third-party candidates' siphoning off votes.
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Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike in Crimea, Ukraine claims
Ukrainian officials say the missile that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia’s navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, though it provided no evidence to support its claim.
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Supreme Court's interpretation of the word "and" could affect thousands of prison sentences each year
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
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Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign and says cash found in home was not bribe proceeds
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is rejecting calls to resign, saying that nearly half a million dollars in cash found in his home was from personal savings, not from bribes.
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GOP shutdown politics rock Washington as Trump and Biden head for a swing-state showdown | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and his Oval Office predecessor, Donald Trump, are about to wage the most direct showdown yet of their possible rematch as far-right House Republicans drive the nation to the brink of a government shutdown.
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Pressure mounts on McCarthy ahead of shutdown deadline as Democratic Rep. Boyle blames 'infighting'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is at the center of the Republican party's refusal to move forward on a spending bill without cuts to domestic programs.
Biden poll freakout
BIDEN POLL FREAKOUT. The political and media world fell into a mini-frenzy over the weekend with the release of not one but two polls showing President Joe Biden in dire political shape.
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Is a government shutdown coming? Why Republican lawmakers are split on whether to brace for impact
As House Republicans remain consumed by turmoil, some lawmakers have resigned themselves to an impending government shutdown.
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With cameras capturing every word, the pressure is on for the Georgia judge over Trump’s indictment
Past high-profile trials suggest additional scrutiny and stress for the four judges overseeing the indictments against former President Donald Trump.
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Birthplace of atomic bomb braces for biggest mission since the Manhattan Project
The community is facing growing pains as Los Alamos National Laboratory takes part in the country’s most ambitious nuclear weapons effort since World War II.
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US House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that stand no chance of becoming law and could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next Sunday.
Democrats deny 'MAGAnomics' focus is a concession 'Bidenomics' is not resonating
Democrats are dismissing speculation President Joe Biden underscoring the difference between so-called Bidenomics and "MAGAnomics" is a reflection of public dissatisfaction with Biden's economic policies.
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Ukraine war effort aided by arrival of U.S. Abrams tanks as Ukraine claims to kill Russian fleet commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
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Democrat Rep Eric Swalwell calls House Republicans' impeachment inquiry a 'continuation of the insurrection'
Rep. Swalwell accuses House GOP's President Biden impeachment inquiry of being a "Jan. 6 insurrection continuation" and criticizes their loyalty to former President Trump.
To TikTok or not to TikTok? One GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'
Republican presidential hopefuls have largely shunned TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing app that many conservatives accuse of being a spy mechanism for China.
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Kyrsten Sinema pitches donors on a 'path to victory' in Arizona by courting Republicans
A two-page document obtained by NBC News maps out a possible independent Senate bid, touting Sinema's record and suggesting she'd win over more Republicans than Democrats.
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Fetterman plans to return donation tied to Menendez 'in envelopes stuffed with $100 bills'
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was indicted with his wife last week on federal bribery charges. Fellow Democrat John Fetterman has called on him to resign.
Chris Kaba shooting case drives London police to consider army backup as officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
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US border agency chief meets with authorities in Mexico over migrant surge
Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller traveled to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Friday, where he met with Mexican officials and railway industry leaders.
Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum on Monday that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region.
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Border crossings expected to remain high in near term, senior CBP official says | CNN Politics
Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border are expected to remain high in the near term, according to a senior US Customs and Border Protection official, who noted that additional commitments from Mexico are expected to help eventually drive down numbers.
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Italian Mafia's 'last Godfather' dies in jail after decades on the run
Messina Denaro, 61, was suffering from cancer at the time of his arrest in January.
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DeSantis and Newsom to debate in Georgia, discussing 'everyday issues'
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom will debate each other on Fox News on Nov. 30 in Georgia; Sean Hannity will moderate
RNC's livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism
The exclusive online livestream for the second Republican presidential debate this week will take place on Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform that has been criticized for allowing far-right extremism, bigotry, election disinformation and conspiracy theories.
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Russians committing rape, 'widespread' torture against Ukrainians, UN report finds
Russian forces are committing war crimes in Ukraine, including "widespread and systematic" torture, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine found.
How Ron DeSantis' early missteps hampered his 2024 presidential campaign
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a chance in April to address Donald Trump's growing momentum toward the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Like several such opportunities, he let it pass him by.
Pete Buttigieg: Biden is joining UAW picket line because he’s ‘deeply pro-worker’
The transportation secretary said on "Meet the Press" that the White House isn't pushing for any specific terms to settle the auto strike, just a "win-win" deal."
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Sen. Bob Menendez makes announcement on political future, insists he'll be exonerated on federal indictment
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., indicted for a years-long bribery scheme to benefit the government of Egypt, said Monday he expects to be exonerated.
Youngkin looks to cut EV mandate in Virginia if state GOP secures both chambers in November
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) is looking to repeal the state's electric vehicle mandate if his party does well in Virginia's November elections.
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S&P 500 edges up, helped by energy as investor eye rate outlook
The S&P 500 rose modestly on Monday, helped by Amazon.com shares and the energy sector, as Treasury yields increased and investors looked to economic data and Federal Reserve policymakers' remarks later in the week for clarity on the path for interest rates.
WATCH LIVE: Trump to speak in South Carolina days before second GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in Summerville, South Carolina, on Monday ahead of the second GOP debate this week, which he plans to skip.
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Sen. Bob Menendez suggests cash found in bribery raid came from 'personal savings'
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said he would not resign amid a bribery case despite calls from a growing number of his fellow Democrats that he do so.
History Offers Democrats a Way Out of the Menendez Problem
Oddly enough, it involves the very same seat the New Jersey senator refuses to resign.
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Hollywood writers strike latest: Biden 'applauds' deal to the walkout - BBC News
The US president says the agreement is a "testament to the power of collective bargaining" - but union members must still vote on the offer.
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France to end military presence in Niger, pull ambassador after coup
The announcement was a significant blow to France’s policy in Africa, with its troops having had to pull out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there.
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Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul calls in National Guard amid New York's worsening migrant crisis
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling in the National Guard as more than 116,000 migrants have arrived in New York City.
Ukraine must surrender or 'cease to exist,' Russian official says: Live updates
The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament says Europeans and Americans have lost trust in politicians and the counteroffensive has failed.
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Ramaswamy campaign defends former CEO’s ‘awakening’ on China after 2018 partnership with CCP-backed firm
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is taking a hawk-like approach to China after previously doing business in the Communist state as the CEO of Roivant.
Liz Cheney? Mitt Romney? Voters who don't want Joe Biden or Donald Trump find their ideal candidates.
Recent polls suggest some voters don't want to choose Trump or Biden 2024. Here's their ideal candidate.
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SEC collects Wall Street's private messages as WhatsApp probe escalates
The U.S. securities regulator has collected thousands of staff messages from more than a dozen major investment companies, escalating its probe into Wall Street's use of private messaging apps, said four people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Biden's Michigan trip to join workers on strike has nothing to do with Trump, White House says
"This is a decision to visit the picket line and it was based off his own desire," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
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Hollywood writers near end of months-long strike. What happens next?
If writers approve tentative deal, work on some Hollywood shows could resume quickly. Here’s all you need to know.
Fake elector launches effort to 'guard' the Constitution
Nevada Republican Shawn Meehan wants to urge elected officials to vote in a constitutionally sound manner. "The irony runs deep," says one critic.
www.nbcnews.comPhoto giant Getty took a leading AI image-maker to court. Now it's also embracing the technology
Getty Images has a huge collection of stock photographs. But now it also has an artificial intelligence image-generator to make new images on the spot.
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Chris Christie rules out running for indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's seat
“I have no interest in being in the United States Senate,” Christie said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press."
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Second Republican debate: When is it and what to expect
Six candidates will battle it out in California, with frontrunner Donald Trump absent again.
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Garland DOJ blasted for 'sweeping' potential Hunter Biden tax crimes 'under the rug': Boils 'down to Burisma'
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, reiterated allegations that the Garland Justice Department swept Hunter Biden tax crimes 'under the rug' by letting the statute of limitations lapse.
Gavin Newsom denies UAW strike has given Trump a working-class voter opening
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) bristled at suggestions former President Donald Trump could successfully appeal to blue-collar voters amid the United Auto Workers strike and criticism of President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies.
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Writers' union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike
The union representing screenwriters has reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end a historic strike after nearly five months. The deal is raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of movie and television filming could be near an end.
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Defiant Sen. Bob Menendez speaks out after indictment, will not resign
Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday delivered his first public remarks after being indicted on corruption charges.
Where do GOP candidates stand on the issues? See for yourself.
The Republican presidential candidates have spent months carving out their viewpoints.
www.politico.comHe spoke no English, had no lawyer. An Afghan man's case offers a glimpse into US immigration court
The case of an Afghan man who represented himself in U.S. immigration court offers a rare look in that system's proceedings.
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Biden warns against shutdown, makes case for second term with VP at Congressional Black Caucus dinner
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
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Russian air strikes cause ‘significant damage’ to Odesa port
Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko says attack destroyed Black Sea port and grain storage facilities.
Dem congressman won't rule out 2024 challenge to Biden: 'I'm concerned'
Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips refused to rule out launching a primary challenge against President Biden as questions continue to mount about his age.
US doing too much for Ukraine, poll reveals; Zelenskyy thanks miffed ally Poland: War updates
Zelenskyy appears to be trying to mend fences with leaders of neighboring Poland, which has been a staunch ally during the war, after his UN comments.
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Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?
Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on.
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Serb gunmen battle police in Kosovo monastery siege; 4 dead
The siege centered on a Serbian Orthodox monastery in the Serb-majority region where monks and pilgrims hid inside a temple as a shootout raged.
www.nbcnews.comThe Supreme Court will hear a case with a lot of 'buts' & 'ifs' over the meaning of 'and'
How important can the meaning of a single word be? In an upcoming Supreme Court case, the interpretation could affect the length of thousands of prison sentences handed down each year.
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Pay for millions of federal workers is at risk with a looming government shutdown
A shutdown that would halt pay for military families and government workers comes at a particularly precarious time for many households that are already struggling financially.
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DOJ says Hunter Biden prosecutor David Weiss can testify to House Judiciary Committee in 'near term'
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is being prosecuted by DOJ special counsel David Weiss, for alleged tax and gun crimes.
Trump White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
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Fishing net dispute escalates China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea
Tensions between China and the Philippines are escalating once again.
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McMorris Rodgers doubles down on transparency bill
Key takeaways from POLITICO’s ‘Transforming Health Care: Site-Neutral Payments & Billing Transparency’ live event.
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Unpacking India-Canada tensions amid Trudeau’s bombshell allegations
A week after Canada accused India of being tied to Sikh leader’s killing, fears over safety and polarisation grow.
Big media shares shed gains as focus shifts to actors' strike
Big media companies gave up early share gains from hopes of an end to screenwriters' strike on Monday as focus shifted to an ongoing strike by actors, whose resolution is crucial for a full return to work in Hollywood.
AOC contradicts Biden, says economy in 'crisis' during union workers speech
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemingly contradicted President Biden and his allies' narrative of the U.S. economy in a speech to union workers over the weekend.
Ukraine's military commanders say they're preparing for a long, brutal war: Reporter's notebook
"It’s going to be a long and hard war and we need to get ready for that," one soldier said.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and the ones who've dropped out
With the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions over, the 2024 race for president is officially set.
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Mexican cartels use immigrants to divert agents from drug smuggling: Border Patrol chief
AUSTIN, Texas — The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is frustrated that his federal law enforcement agents have been pulled from their posts guarding against drugs like fentanyl and dangerous criminals to process the tens of thousands of immigrants who poured across the border last week.
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Libya’s top prosecutor orders eight officials arrested after flood disaster
Mayor of Derna and officials from the Water Resources Authority and Dams Management Authority are ordered to barrested.
Bob Menendez enlists Hunter Biden’s defense attorney in bribery case
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has hired attorney Abbe Lowell to defend him against his bribery charges, the same lawyer enlisted by Hunter Biden.
Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we're unprepared for the next one
If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared. That’s the bleak assessment from former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark after the U.N.
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Donald Trump will be all across America this week, except on the debate stage | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to have his busiest stretch of campaigning this week since launching his bid for a second White House term last fall. But one stop will be notably absent from the GOP front-runner’s schedule: the second Republican primary debate.
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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom will debate on Fox News in November
The ideologically opposed governors will face off in Georgia on Nov. 30. Fox News' Sean Hannity will host.
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Who will be Trump's 'main rival?' Fox moderators discuss GOP debate at Reagan Library
Fox anchors Dana Perino and Stuart Varney will join Univision's Ilia Calderón at the Republican presidential debate Wednesday in Simi Valley.
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Ukraine claims Black Sea Fleet commander, officers died in Crimea strike; Poland tries to ease tensions with Kyiv
Ukraine's important port city of Odesa suffered what officials called "significant damage" in a large-scale Russian attack overnight.
Hollywood writers reached a tentative deal to end strike. What happens next?
The tentative agreement for Hollywood writers requires approval and holds implications for the actors' strike.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear rent law challenge
The lawsuit alleged New York’s reformed rent law amounted to an illegal taking of private property.
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White House strategy on government funding meets serious test this week | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and his top aides at the White House plan to hammer away at a blunt message as the US government inches closer to a shutdown this week: A handful of extremist Republicans are entirely to blame for the havoc that would be unleashed across the country.
www.cnn.comA judge has rewritten Missouri ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions
A Missouri judge has tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.”
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Top Republicans launch probe into Leonardo DiCaprio-funded blue state lawsuits against Big Oil
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. James Comer sent a letter to law firm Sher Edling over its extensive climate litigation and relationship with a top Biden administration official.
Spotify to use AI to replicate podcasters’ voices and translate them to other languages
The company worked with podcasters such as Dax Shepard, Lex Fridman, Monica Padman, Steven Bartlett and Bill Simmons on a select number of past and upcoming episodes.
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Ocasio-Cortez says New Jersey's Menendez should resign after indictment
"I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment," Ocasio-Cortez told "Face the Nation."
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Erdogan meets Azerbaijan’s Aliyev as thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh
Turkish president visits Azerbaijan’s autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, says swift Nagorno-Karabakh victory brings pride.
UAW strike: Where the 2024 candidates stand on the historic work stoppages
The 2024 presidential candidates are wading into the strike against the “Big Three” automakers. Here is where they stand on the strike and negotiations.
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8 hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences 'sudden severe turbulence'
8 hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences "sudden severe turbulence"
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens if funding runs out
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
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Drug cartel turf battles cut off towns in southern Mexico state of Chiapas, near Guatemala border
Drug cartel turf battles have cut off towns in southern Mexico state of Chiapas, near the Guatemala border, Mexico's president acknowledged Monday.
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Former President Donald Trump made the first move and will hold a prime-time event Wednesday in Clinton Township, a suburb to the north of Detroit.
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Trump and Biden's Michigan visits will present competing strategies for winning union voters | CNN Politics
When United Auto Workers went on strike against General Motors four years ago, Joe Biden and Donald Trump took very different approaches.
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US restarts supply of free at-home Covid tests
People will be able to request four free tests per address from the government, from 25 September.
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Chevron readies new oil drilling push in Venezuela to boost output
Chevron Corp plans to add 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Venezuelan oil output by the end of 2024 through its first major drilling campaign in the nation since Washington allowed it to restore production clipped by U.S. sanctions, three people familiar with the matter said.
Journalist killed in attack aimed at police in northern Mexico border town
At least three other journalists have been killed so far this year in Mexico, which has become one of the deadliest places in the world for journalists outside a war zone.
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Republicans' anti-Trump effort flounders as the former president cruises ahead
Republicans hoping for a 2024 standard-bearer other than Trump worry that it may be too late.
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Olena Zelenska, Ukraine's first lady, highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
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Native American group files lawsuit against Washington Commanders over 'fake' group claims
A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders after the team alleged the group, which is advocating that the team revert to its "Redskins" title, was "fake."
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas Walmart shooter agrees to pay more than $5M to families over 2019 racist attack
A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in 2019 has agreed to pay more than $5 million to families of the victims.
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Lahaina residents return home to destruction for first time after deadly Maui wildfires
Lahaina residents will return home to destruction for the first time after deadly Maui wildfires.
Democratic senators reluctant to join John Fetterman in calling for Bob Menendez's resignation
Menendez, D-N.J., was charged with bribery, and prosecutors said in a federal indictment that piles of cash were found hidden around his home.
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Kevin McCarthy’s Catch-22 on the shutdown
If he pursues the hard-right approach, it’s DOA in the Senate, and a shutdown is inevitable. If he passes a bipartisan CR to fund the government, his speakership is imperiled.
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Why New Hampshire is the most likely state where Trump could lose a primary | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is a heavy favorite to win the 2024 Republican nomination. He’s getting over 60% in a number of national surveys of the GOP primary and holds the advantage in every early state that’s been polled.
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A blood test for long Covid is possible, new research suggests
Scientists can now show key differences in the blood of those who recover from Covid — and those who don't.
www.nbcnews.comAmazon is investing up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic in growing tech battle
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
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Pro-life leader denounces FBI, DOJ's prosecution of activists: 'It's a different America'
Life Issues Institute President Bradley Mattes spoke with Fox News Digital on recent federal charges against pro-life activists by the Department of Justice.
Prime Minister Orbán says Hungary is in no rush to ratify Sweden's NATO bid
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country is in no hurry to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, suggesting the Nordic country could face further delays in becoming a member of the military alliance.
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Debate moderator Dana Perino: ‘It’s crunch time’ for Republican 2024 hopefuls
Perino says if a candidate wants a breakout debate moment, they may have to go after Trump.
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What Republican presidential hopefuls stand to gain — or lose — at second primary debate
What's on the line at Wednesday's second GOP presidential nomination debate for each of the Republican White House candidates on the stage.
Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prison
Iranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.
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Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the U.S. − here's how one expert says you can protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
www.cbsnews.comJapan's Kishida unveils the gist of a new economic package as support for his government dwindles
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled the gist of his new economic package that focuses on wage increases and measures to soften the impact of rising prices.
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Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will be exonerated as he responded to some of the specific charges and evidence outlined by prosecutors.
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Biden applauds tentative Writers Guild labor agreement: 'Did not come easily'
President Joe Biden celebrated the tentative labor agreement reached by the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers over the weekend.
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Why Biden’s strike magic faltered
President Joe Biden's behind-the-scenes negotiating style has helped defuse other labor strikes before they happened. But the autoworkers' strike is forcing a new approach.
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Large explosion rocks warehouse as thousands of ethnic Armenians start to flee disputed enclave
Armenian authorities say they are prepared for tens of thousands of families to flee.
GOP primary debate moderator Dana Perino says the economy is critical to many key issues ‘worrying Americans’
Dana Perino, who will co-moderate Wednesday's Republican presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, Calif., expects a wide-ranging examination of the candidates.
A deputy police chief in Thailand cries foul after his home is raided for a gambling investigation
Police in Thailand have raided the residence of one of the country’s four deputy national police chiefs.
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Mark Milley leaves a controversial legacy as America's top general | CNN Politics
Every morning, Gen. Mark Milley’s staff pulls transcripts from Fox News prime-time shows to see if they’re talking about him.
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Russell Brand: Police receive further allegations against comedian
The Met will investigate claims of "non-recent" offences from London and elsewhere in the country.
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Hillary Clinton warns of potential Russian election interference in 2024: 'He'll do it again'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned of potential election interference in 2024 during an interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki on Sunday.
A Molotov cocktail is thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there's no significant damage
At least one Molotov cocktail has been thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there was no significant damage and no one was injured.
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An El Niño winter is coming. Here's what that could mean for the US | CNN
Fall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño.
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Thailand receives first Chinese visitors under a new visa-free policy
Top Thai officials have welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport on the first day of a new visa-free entry program that officials say will boost tourism
Big GOP donors hoped for an alternative to Trump. Now some are giving up.
The number of big-money donors giving to super PACs focused on the GOP primary is down from 2016.
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Iranian president's wife says hijab law done 'out of respect for women' as violators face 10 years in prison
Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, said country's new hijab law done "out of respect for women" following the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.
New York high school bus crash: Superintendent says all students injured expected to recover
All New York high school students who were involved in a fatal charter bus crash last week en route to band camp are expected to recover, according to the superintendent of the Farmingdale School District.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat is Nakhchivan? And after Nagorno-Karabakh, is this the next crisis for Azerbaijan and Armenia
After Azerbaijan’s military offensive regained full control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region, another dispute is looming on the horizon with Armenia: the territory of Nakhchivan.
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Huawei holds secretive smartphone launch after chip breakthrough
Tech giant Huawei's new smartphone series features a purported breakthrough in semiconductor chip technology that, if true, would worry Washington.
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WaPo 'hit piece' fails to crush Portnoy's pizza fest as thousands gather in rain: 'Couldn't have gone better'
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding his 'One Bite' pizza festival following the Washington Post's article.
Philippines vows to remove floating barrier placed by China at a disputed lagoon
The Philippine coast guard says it has complied with a presidential order to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea
North Korea calls South’s leader a ‘guy with a trash-like brain’
In a speech at the U.N. General Assembly last week, President Yoon Suk Yeol said South Korea “will not sit idly by” if Pyongyang and Russia agree to weapons deals that would pose a threat.
www.nbcnews.comLatest talks between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt over mega dam on the Nile end without breakthrough
The latest talks over the mega dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary have broken up without an agreement.
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After summer’s extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, poll shows
In total, 64% of U.S. adults say both that they’ve recently experienced extreme weather and that they believe it was caused at least partially by climate change, up from 54% in April.
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No sanctuary in New Jersey: Democrats about-face on migrants as election looms
Democratic officials are hoping the party’s full-court press of opposition takes it off the table as a campaign issue in a long-competitive area that has been trending Republican in recent years.
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Puerto Ricans take recovery into their own hands 6 years after Hurricane Maria
Six years after a storm left most of the island without power, and ruined the land, some Boricuas have taken recovery efforts into their own hands with special projects.
How the House could use discharge petition to avert government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans could use a rarely used maneuver to avoid a government shutdown if Congress fails to renew funding by the Sept. 30 deadline.
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Cassidy Hutchinson defends herself in first post-testimony TV interview | CNN Politics
Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide who delivered bombshell testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, defended the anecdotes she recounted under oath in her first TV interview since her Capitol Hill testimony.
www.cnn.comFrance's Macron unveils latest plan for meeting climate-related commitments in the coming years
President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the country’s climate-related commitments in the coming year.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Thousands flee as Armenia says ethnic cleansing under way
The exodus comes as the Armenian PM warns that ethnic cleansing is under way in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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US recognizes Cook Islands and Niue as independent states | CNN Politics
The US is formally establishing diplomatic relations with a pair of Pacific Island nations Monday, recognizing the Cook Islands and Niue for the first time.
www.cnn.comLondon police call for backup as armed officers lay down guns after colleague charged with murder
London police have been forced to call on neighboring departments and the military for backup after scores of specially trained firearms officers refused to carry guns after the murder charge filed against one of their colleagues.
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Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian strikes killed at least two people and caused "significant damage" to Odesa overnight, Ukrainian officials said Monday. Moscow's forces have repeatedly targeted the southern port following the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal in July. Follow here for live updates.
Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
A Vermont driver has pleaded not guilty to a charge in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams
NY Times reporter hits Biden for only granting interviews with 'friendly talk show hosts'
New York Times correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs swiped the Biden White House for not granting more interviews with journalists while speaking at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.
On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election.
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'We were experimented on': Victims of secret Cold-War testing in St. Louis demand compensation
As Congress considers payments for Cold War-era nuclear contamination in St. Louis , people targeted for secret government testing believe they’re due money, too.
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Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses
As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.
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GOP congressman dismisses anti-McCarthy insurgents, says '95% should not cower' to 5 people
Moderate Republican Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., dismissed threats from conservative Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to force House Speaker Kevin McCarthy out of leadership.
Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war
Oil prices are up, and that affects people far and wide. Drivers pay more for gasoline, and truckers more for diesel.
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GOP donor wants his money back after candidate hires Corey Lewandowski
An alleged unwanted advance causes ripples in Louisiana's gubernatorial primary two years later.
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Canada House speaker apologizes for praising Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazis
Yaroslav Hunka, 98, had been called a "hero" in Canadian Parliament.
Hawaii wildfires: Residents to be allowed to return to their homes after seven weeks
From just outside the burn zone in Lahaina, Jes Claydon can see the ruins of the rental home where she lived for 13 years and raised three children. Little remains recognizable beyond the jars of sea glass that stood outside the front door.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS-backed Kurdish forces impose curfew in eastern Syria after new clashes with rival Arab militia
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces have imposed a curfew in parts of eastern Syria after new clashes erupted with rival Arab militiamen.
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Newsom and Bass: ‘Grateful’ for breakthrough on Hollywood writers strike
Major studios and the Writers Guild of America announced a tentative contract deal after a 146-day strike.
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Bill would criminalize 'extremely harmful' online 'deepfakes’
Deepfake legislation from Rep. Yvette Clarke seeks to protect individuals nationwide from being misrepresented by certain kinds of digital content
Fischer bill would impose $1,000 fee on EVs to replace gas tax for Highway Trust Fund
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced legislation to impose a fee on electric vehicle sales to make up for lost gas tax revenues.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLibya's top prosecutor jails 8 officials for potential negligence in the deadly collapse of dams
Libya’s chief prosecutor says he has ordered the detention of eight current and former officials pending his investigation into the collapse of two dams.
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How climate change threatens some of the world's most coveted real estate | CNN
Until recently, the upscale homes of the Redhill Peninsula seemed like an oasis for rich Hong Kongers aspiring to a tranquil lifestyle in an otherwise notoriously cramped metropolis of 7.5 million.
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Sophia Loren hospitalized, underwent surgery after breaking hip in fall, rep says
The 89-year-old Italian actress broke her hip and a thigh bone after she fell in her Switzerland home Sunday, her agent said.
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Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday
U.S. and other Western powers are causing Iran's troubles, president says
Ebrahim Raisi blamed protests over mandatory head scarfs for women on outside forces.
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Kosovo mourns a slain police officer, some Serb gunmen remain at large after a siege at a monastery
Kosovo is observing a day of mourning for the Kosovar Albanian police officer killed by Serb gunmen in the north of the country in one of the worst confrontations since it declared independence from Serbia in 2008.
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Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and 'grading' photos of female classmates without consent | CNN
Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls’ buttocks and breasts without their consent, “grading them and sharing those with others,” according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High...
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Why the CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months get the updated COVID vaccine
Immunity wanes after anywhere from 3-6 months, experts say.
Traylor is that you? Gaming couple nicknames for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift | CNN
Game on.
www.cnn.comWhy the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment
Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households. Yet the cure — much higher interest rates, to cool spending and hiring — was expected to bring even more pain.
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California seals its reputation as a climate juggernaut with a wave of legislation and head-turning lawsuit | CNN
California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew loud cheers and applause on Wednesday when he spoke at the UN’s Climate Ambition Summit in New York, after pointedly calling the climate crisis “a fossil fuel crisis.”
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Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Travis Kelce's mom
The sighting follows Kelce implying that he extended an invitation to Swift.
Playbook: How to make sense of those new Biden-Trump polls
And Andy Kim plans to primary Bob Menendez.
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Megan Rapinoe brings the curtain down on her storied career
The American soccer star achieved international fame with her on-field accomplishments and off-field personality and activism.
www.nbcnews.comTornado-damaged Pfizer plant in North Carolina restarts production
A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant has restarted production, 10 weeks after it was heavily damaged by a tornado.
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41-year-old woman found dead after Florida alligator is spotted with a body in its mouth | CNN
A Florida family is “in shambles” after a mother was found dead in the mouth of an alligator.
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FDA skeptical of experimental ALS treatment pushed by patient advocates
The Food and Drug Administration meets this week to consider a much-debated treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
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Tennessee Republican: I might push to oust McCarthy if he makes deal with Dems
“That would be something I would look strongly at," Rep. Tim Burchett said.
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California teen rescued after four days with kidnappers who demanded $500,000 ransom
The nightmare began Monday morning when the kidnappers caused a car crash and abducted the 17-year-old when he got out of his vehicle, authorities said.
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Winter expected to be costlier for those who heat with oil. But natural gas heat users will finally get a break. | CNN Business
After several years of skyrocketing winter heating costs, millions of Americans are expected to finally get a little relief this coming season — if they heat their homes with natural gas, that is.
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Robert Menendez: US senator vows he will be cleared in bribery case
The Democratic senator says he kept nearly half a million dollars in cash at home for "emergencies".
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Full transcript: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York that aired Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
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Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
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