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Guardsman arrested in leak of classified military documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guard member was arrested Thursday in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other top national security issues, an alarming breach that has raised fresh questions about America’s ability to safeguard its most sensitive secrets.
Abortion pill legal fight heads toward Supreme Court showdown
The Justice Department said it will seek immediate Supreme Court review to prevent a rollback of rules that eased restrictions on the drug mifepristone.
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Suspect in leak probe talked about God, guns and war secrets
In trying to identify who was behind a major breach of classified U.S. documents, federal agents and journalists had access to online clues that led to a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman with interests in gaming, guns and religion. Jack Teixeira, an airman from Massachusetts, was arrested...
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DOJ will take emergency dispute over medication abortion rules to the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
The Justice Department will take an emergency dispute over medication abortion drugs to the Supreme Court, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.
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DeSantis signs Florida GOP's 6-week abortion ban into law
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis signed the bill Thursday after the the House granted final passage to the proposal earlier in the day. The updated ban gives...
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Jack Teixeira: Suspect charged over Pentagon documents leak - BBC News
The suspect is a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
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Greene defends accused Ukraine documents leaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday took to Twitter to defend Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, who was arrested Thursday over his alleged role in leaking Pentagon files. “Jak…
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Biden says nothing of 'great consequence' in Pentagon leaks
President Joe Biden on Thursday said while he was concerned that sensitive government documents had been leaked, “there’s nothing contemporaneous that I’m aware of that is of great consequence.” It was the first time Biden has commented about the possible release of Pentagon documents that were...
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Justice Department, drug maker ask Supreme Court to intervene in abortion pill ruling
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
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Alleged leaker works as cyber transport systems journeyman, Air Force says - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Air Force has released details about the Air National Guardsman arrested on suspicion of allegedly leaking hundreds of classified military documents.Jack Teixeira, 21, is an enlisted airman with the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Otis Air National Guard Base, and he joined the...
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GOP lawmakers seek to cut off funding to Bragg, other prosecutors
A group of GOP lawmakers has introduced legislation that would bar any state or local prosecutor from using federal funds to investigate a president and singles out Manhattan District Attorney Alvi…
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Supreme Court won't block $6B student debt relief settlement
The Supreme Court is allowing a roughly $6 billion legal settlement to go forward that will cancel student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers who say they were misled by their schools. The justices didn't comment in rejecting an emergency plea from Everglades College, Lincoln...
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Ukraine reports unrelenting Russian attacks on key city of Bakhmut
Russia's military on Thursday pressed on with unrelenting attacks on the smashed eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and also shelled the southern city of Kherson, officials in Kyiv said.
Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose 2014 real estate deal with GOP megadonor, ProPublica report finds | CNN Politics
Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose a 2014 real estate deal he made with a GOP megadonor, according to a ProPublica report published Thursday.
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Poland’s prime minister: France favors ‘severing the ties’ with US - Washington Examiner
French President Emmanuel Macron favors “shifting the center of European gravity towards China,” according to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.“I do not quite understand the concept of strategic autonomy if it means de facto shooting into our own knee,” Morawiecki said Thursday...
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China upholds death sentence for US citizen detained on drug charges
The U.S. State Department on Thursday said it’s “disappointed” by China’s decision to uphold the death penalty with a two-year suspended death sentence for “wrongfully detained” U.S. citizen Mark S…
thehill.comDeSantis could be walking into a general election trap on abortion
Democrats prepared to pounce after Florida governor backed a six-week abortion ban.
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What we know about Jack Teixeira, alleged Pentagon leaker
FBI says Massachusetts Air National Guard member Teixeira has been arrested in probe of leaked military intelligence.
After Pentagon leak arrest, Marjorie Taylor Greene questions who is 'the real enemy'
Marjorie Taylor Greene has a history of making controversial comments on Twitter and other social media. The latest involves the Pentagon leak.
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George Santos has a possible challenger, as ex-Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi considers a run for his old seat
Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is considering a face off with Republican Rep. George Santos in New York's 3rd District election next year.
FBI makes probable cause arrest in connection with classified documents leak
Jack Teixeira is a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
GOP donor Harlan Crow bought Clarence Thomas’s childhood home to create ‘public museum’ - Washington Examiner
Clarence Thomas sold real estate to Harlan Crow without reporting the sales, a new report has alleged, with the Republican donor stating he intended in part to create a museum in the Supreme Court justice's honor.In 2014, real estate developer Crow purchased a single-story home and two vacant...
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White House blasts ‘extreme and dangerous’ Florida abortion bill
The White House on Thursday condemned Florida lawmakers for passing a law to outlaw abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, warning of broader consequences for women across the southern U.S. White …
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Justin Pearson sworn back in to Tennessee House
Tennessee state Representative Justin Pearson was sworn in on Thursday after being reappointed to the legislature from which he and a Democratic colleague were expelled for leading a gun protest on the House of Representatives floor.
Abortion providers scramble as courts restrict pills
Doctors, clinics and telehealth providers across the country are scrambling to figure out how they will continue to provide the most common type of abortion after a federal appeals court imposed new restrictions on a key abortion medication. One telehealth provider would have to shut down for...
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Presidential historians on unprecedented situation: Not "an ordinary clash of political interests"
Jon Meacham, Lindsay Chervinsky, Richard Norton Smith and Douglas Brinkley spoke to CBS News' Robert Costa in the days following former President Donald Trump's arrest.
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Former Trump AG Bill Barr joins new business lobbying group that aims to target Biden regulations
Former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr is joining a new business lobbying group that aims to be an alternative to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
100 days in power: House GOP honeymoon may be over
For Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the honeymoon may be over. The California Republican endured a torturous road to the Speakership in January but recovered quickly with a legislative agenda that’s …
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Jury selection begins in defamation lawsuit against Fox News
It's start of questioning for potential jurors in the defamation trial involving Fox News. In the case being tried in Delaware, Dominion Voting Systems is seeking to hold Fox responsible for repeatedly airing false claims related to the 2020 presidential election. With jury selection closed to...
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Fed staff predicts recession this year - Washington Examiner
Recession Fed staff predicts recession this year By Zachary Halaschak, Economics Reporter April 12, 2023 05:03 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Recession Fed staff predicts recession this year By Zachary Halaschak, Economics Reporter April 12, 2023 05:03 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook...
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A 21-year-old with top secret access? It’s not as rare as you think
The Thursday arrest of a junior airman raises questions about how the military handles clearances.
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San Francisco DA blasts Elon Musk over reaction to stabbing death
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said Musk was reckless when he suggested within hours of the killing that “repeat violent offenders” were involved.
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Analysis: Twitter's advertising business seen facing slow recovery
Twitter-owner Elon Musk has said advertisers are returning to the social media platform, but statements from several companies and data from research firms suggest a bounce-back is not happening so fast.
Russian mercenaries attempted to buy weapons from Turkey, leaked documents reveal - Washington Examiner
The Russian mercenary organization known as the Wagner Group reached out to Turkey to buy weapons and equipment for its war in Ukraine, according to one of the recently illegally released classified U.S. documents.This new information, gleaned from a purportedly unaltered classified document...
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Trump deposed for second time in New York attorney general's fraud lawsuit
Trump was expected to have answered questions on Thursday, unlike a previous deposition in which he invoked the 5th Amendment more than 400 times.
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Judge lets Trump lawyers question rape accuser E. Jean Carroll on LinkedIn founder funding
The writer E. Jean Carroll is suing former president Donald Trump for allegedly raping her in a New York department store in the 1990s, and later defaming her.
US emissions up 6 percent in 2021 amid pandemic recovery: EPA
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 6 percent in 2021 as much of the country reopened as the COVID-19 vaccine became available, according to a federal analysis released Thursday. The Environmental …
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Colorado passes ‘right to repair’ bill: First state in US to ensure farmers can legally fix their own equipment - Washington Examiner
Colorado will become the first state to advance an agricultural right-to-repair bill, allowing farmers to fix their own equipment legally. The Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act passed Tuesday evening in a 46-14 vote in Colorado's Senate. The bill, a bipartisan effort, won...
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US displays firepower in combat drills with Philippines
U.S. and Filipino forces have blasted vehicles with anti-tank missiles in combat-readiness drills in the Philippines that are part of a show of American firepower that has alarmed China. The treaty allies are holding their largest joint military exercises called Balikatan — or...
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Ex-producer escalates lawsuit, claiming Fox News lawyers deleted messages from her phone | CNN Business
A former Fox News producer who claims the right-wing network pressured her to give false testimony escalated her own lawsuit against the company, adding CEO Suzanne Scott as defendant and accusing Fox’s lawyers of deleting messages from her phone.
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Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas
Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country won’t budge from its demand that Russia withdraw its forces from Crimea, as well as from other parts of Ukraine that Moscow illegally annexed more recently. Calling the war in Ukraine “a bleeding wound in the middle of Europe,” Foreign Minister Dmytro...
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Wall St rallies to higher close as inflation data feeds Fed pause hopes
U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Thursday as economic data showed cooling inflation and a loosening labor market, fueling optimism that the Federal Reserve could be nearing the end of its aggressive interest rate hike cycle.
Trump failed to freeze the GOP field, but a crowd could help him anyway - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) nascent presidential campaign adds yet another GOP name to the 2024 race, which holds both peril and promise for front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. Scott is launching a 2024 "exploratory committee," a major sign he may seek the highest office. That's in addition...
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An alleged beheading in Ukraine: What we know so far
Ukraine deplores the attack being blamed on Russia, while the Kremlin says the video must be studied for authenticity.
Trump spends day in New York under questioning in state civil fraud case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to New York to answer questions under oath on Thursday in a $250 million business fraud lawsuit brought against him by the state attorney general. But the questioning took place behind closed doors, and Trump's appearance for the civil case did not...
What we know about suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested Thursday over his alleged role in leaking secret files from the Pentagon that have embarrassed U.S. allies and cast doubt on Ukraine’s abilit…
thehill.comSend Tucker Carlson to Moscow
The Fox News host is best positioned to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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Judge rejects Trump rape trial delay, but grants concessions
A federal judge says a civil rape trial for former President Donald Trump will begin as scheduled later this month but has granted a request by Trump's lawyers to gather more evidence. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan refused on Thursday to delay the start of the New York trial for one month as Trump's...
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Hunter Biden is out from the shadows
After former President Trump learned he was being indicted late last month, he took to the Truth Social platform to ask a question he and other Republicans have posed many times: “Where’s Hunter?”&…
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Russia says Ukraine forces are cut off inside Bakhmut
All the updates from April 13 as they happened.
Austin orders review of intelligence access and control procedures after leaks - Washington Examiner
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a review of how the Department of Defense handles intelligence access and accountability following a massive trove of leaked classified documents.The secretary directed Ronald Moultrie, undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security, to lead the...
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GOP's Tim Scott says he backs 20-week federal abortion ban
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he'd support a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Scott was in New Hampshire on Thursday was meeting with GOP officials and pastors a day after announcing his exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential campaign. Abortion has...
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Why the drop in March inflation isn’t quite the ‘progress’ touted by Biden - Washington Examiner
The drop in headline inflation in March is not quite the good news that it might seem at first glance.Annual inflation fell from 6% in February to 5% in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday morning, the lowest rate since May 2021. President Joe Biden touted the report as...
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Biden moves to expand health care coverage for "Dreamers" in DACA program
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok
Montana moved one step closer to passing a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state. It's a move that’s bound to face legal challenges but also serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America that many national lawmakers have envisioned. Montana’s proposal is more sweeping than bans...
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Who leaked the Pentagon documents? What we know about Jack Teixeira, the suspected DOD leaker
Teixeira is a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard and leader of the Discord group where classified military documents were leaked.
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In Bragg v. Jordan, a familiar legal strategy emerges
A top aide to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has a history of fighting House GOP subpoenas.
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No shield for Trump in rape accuser's case as court declines to rule
The former president wants to postpone the trial at least until May 23.
Thomas failed to disclose real estate deal with GOP donor who also paid for lavish trips: report
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose a 2014 real estate deal he made with a wealthy Republican donor who also paid for lavish trips for him over the years, ProPublica reported o…
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Tech consultant charged in killing of Cash App founder Lee
Authorities say a tech consultant has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco. Police Chief Bill Scott said that 38-year-old Nima Momeni was booked Thursday morning on suspicion of murder. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke...
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Biden administration says it’s time for the federal workforce to ‘substantially’ increase in-person work | CNN Politics
The nation’s largest employer says it’s time for employees to return to the office more regularly, offering the latest salvo in America’s work from home battle.
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DeSantis signs Florida's 6-week abortion ban into law
The Republican governor announced the signing on social media late Thursday night.
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Supreme Court faces urgent test in abortion pill battle
The Supreme Court will face its first test in the battle over abortion pills after the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday asked it to pause a ruling set to take effect this weekend that would …
thehill.comFeinstein resists calls from House Democrats to resign: Here's everything we know
Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Dean Phillips, D-Minn., are calling on the 89-year-old Feinstein to step down amid concerns about her health and ability to serve in Congress.
Germany approves Poland’s request to send MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
Ukraine, which hopes to launch a counteroffensive in the coming months, wants fighter jets to defend against air raids.
Opinion | Abortion Is Terrifying Republicans
Here’s how they can escape the political spiral.
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‘Old’ Biden tells Irish parliament he’s ‘at the end of my career’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden joked about his age to the Irish parliament as he considers seeking reelection next year, contending he brings "a little bit of wisdom" to the White House.“I’m at the end of my career, not the beginning," he told the houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin on Thursday. "The only...
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Tennessee Three: Justin Pearson sworn-in, likens GOP leader to Satan - Washington Examiner
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Brian Kempf is a high school government teacher from Illinois. He was in Nashville for his little brother's bachelor's party but had been fixated on the developing news here last week after two black lawmakers were unceremoniously booted from their posts for taking part in...
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FBI arrests Massachusetts airman Jack Teixeira in leaked documents probe
Federal law enforcement officials have identified a suspect in the leaking of secret defense and intelligence documents that have circulated online for weeks.
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Donald Trump Jr. dings DeSantis for not canceling travel during Florida flooding
“Fort Lauderdale is under water and DeSantis is campaigning in Ohio."
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Romney gets 1st likely challenger in '24 Utah Senate primary
A potential Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney has taken a first step toward opposing him in next year’s primary. Utah House Speaker and real estate developer Brad Wilson announced Thursday that he is opening an exploratory committee, all but formalizing his entry into what is...
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Mitch McConnell says he's returning to the Senate Monday, over a month after a fall
The top Senate Republican suffered a concussion after tripping at a hotel last month and has been working from home in Kentucky.
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A look at two decades of ties as Egypt, Turkey move to end rift
How did Turkish-Egyptian relations get so bad, and why are they now moving to restore their respective ambassadors?
House plans vote on resolution to block DC police reform law next week - Washington Examiner
The House Rules Committee is planning to tee up floor action next week on another resolution that would overturn local police reforms in Washington, D.C., a second attempt to nullify another law passed by the District of Columbia and rein in the district’s autonomy. The latest resolution intends...
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Whitmer signs stricter gun background check, storage bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that will enact safe storage requirements for firearms and universal background checks for gun sales. Whitmer signed the legislation Thursday at the East Lansing campus of Michigan State University where three students were killed by a gunman...
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Trump appeared for deposition in high-stakes civil lawsuit threatening the fate of his business empire | CNN Politics
Donald Trump appeared for a deposition Thursday as part of a high-stakes civil case brought by New York state against the former president, some of his children and his sprawling business empire.
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Pentagon document leak: Here are the biggest takeaways after U.S. military secrets leaked
Leaked Pentagon documents appear to be highly sensitive reports related to the war effort in Ukraine, including data on U.S. military activities.
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U.K. treasury chief urges U.S.-Europe unity after France calls for break
POLITICO sat down with the U.K. finance chief on the sidelines of this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
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Michael Cohen starts GoFundMe page to raise money to fight Trump lawsuit
Former President Trump’s onetime fixer Michael Cohen is promoting a GoFundMe page to raise money as he fights off a lawsuit Trump filed against him on Wednesday. “I will never be intimidated by Tr…
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Ukraine, Romania, Moldova boost ties at security meeting
Neighbors Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova have signed joint agreements in Romania’s capital after a trilateral security meeting focused on ways to strengthen security in their Black Sea region to counter threats posed by Russian aggression. The Black Sea Security Conference in Bucharest brought...
apnews.comA Missouri lawmaker defended child marriage, saying kids he knows who got married at age 12 are 'still married'
"Do you know any kids who have been married at age 12?" Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon asked. "I do. And guess what? They're still married."
Pentagon document leak has immediate impact on national security: sucks up 'a lot of oxygen'
The staggering Pentagon document leak has caused untold damage, including the exposure of long-worked assets and intelligence operatives that cost billions to turn and secure, according to experts.
Biden to Ireland’s parliament: ‘I only wish I could stay longer’
The president made the case for partnership and solidarity in the face of global challenges.
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Austin orders review of intel access and control in wake of leaks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a review of intelligence access after the arrest of an Air National Guardsman who is thought to have leaked troves of classified documents online.&nb…
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Romance novel model gets prison for Jan. 6 attack on police
A Michigan pipelayer who modeled for covers of romance novels has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police at the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Logan Barnhart expressed remorse for his actions before U.S. District Judge Rudolph sentenced him on Thursday...
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Analysis: Stunning leak arrest spotlights major ongoing US intelligence vulnerabilities | CNN Politics
When FBI tactical agents wielding assault rifles confronted Robert Hanssen one Sunday evening in 2001, the most dangerous spy in US history was finally put out of service.
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China sanctions senior US lawmaker for visiting Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday sanctioned U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, for visiting Taiwan, saying he had sent a "serious wrong signal to Taiwan independence separatist forces."
Police: After shootings, man threatened California Capitol
Authorities say they've arrested a suspect who made threats against California's Capitol on Thursday shot a gun from his vehicle while driving through two Sacramento suburbs the night before. The California Highway Patrol says no one was injured in either of those shootings. The threat forced...
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Katie Porter denies domestic abuse allegations, including claim that she dumped potatoes on husband's head
California Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat, denied domestic abuse allegations levied against her by her ex-husband in 2013, including dumping hot potatoes on his head.
How Tim Scott thinks he can outmaneuver Trump, DeSantis and Pence
The South Carolina senator is going straight for the hearts of the evangelical right.
www.politico.comThousands to lose aid under Iowa bill backed by lawmakers
Thousands of Iowa residents would be expected to lose Medicaid and food stamp benefits under a bill given final legislative approval Thursday and sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds. A legislative analysis found that 1% would translate to the removal of about 8,000 Medicaid recipients and 2,800...
Canadian bank named world’s largest fossil fuel financier
Royal Bank of Canada contributed $42.1bn to fossil fuel companies last year, environmental groups say in new report.
Protests in France before Friday’s pension reform ruling
Protesters march before Friday’s ruling on whether Macron’s measures meet constitutional standards.
Federal appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
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Trump answers questions for 7 hours in NY fraud lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump has visited the offices of New York’s attorney general for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices, answering questions for around seven hours instead of invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination. The...
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Analysis: Concurrent criminal and civil cases subject Trump to unprecedented legal pressure | CNN Politics
It’s a different week but a similar story for Donald Trump.
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Ex-Colombia rebel urges armed groups to support government
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Addressing the U.N. Security Council for the first time, a former Colombian rebel leader who now heads a political party urged the country’s remaining armed groups Thursday to recognize left-wing President Gustavo Petro’s government as “democratic and progressive” and stop figh
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Calif Rep Katie Porter's ex-husband stands by domestic abuse allegations against her, contradicting campaign
Rep. Katie Porter's ex-husband said he does "not recant" his domestic violence allegations against the congresswoman after her campaign said he "retracted" his statement.
Here’s how the Senate could replace Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) this week asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to temporarily replace her on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Her prolonged absence from the upper cha…
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Allied tensions over Discord leaks hint at different intelligence community cultures - Washington Examiner
Recent leaks onto the Discord social media platform of top secret United States intelligence reporting — leaks likely propagated by a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman — have deeply embarrassed the U.S. government. These leaks have not, as some have suggested, overly endangered...
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Ratcliffe testifies to grand jury in January 6 probe | CNN Politics
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe testified before a federal grand jury Thursday in Washington, DC, as part of the special counsel’s criminal probe into the aftermath of the 2020 election.
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'Horrible' bill banning police dogs from being used in arrests would 'embolden' criminals, sheriff says
California lawmakers are considering banning police from using K-9s to arrest suspects or for crowd control. Proponents say police dogs have a violent, racist history.
Where Democrats go from here on Feinstein's perilous absence
The senior California senator greenlit a temporary replacement for her Judiciary Committee seat as she recovers from shingles, but filling it requires Republican buy-in.
www.politico.comAgainst a backdrop of mass shootings, GOP hopefuls flock to the NRA convention
Republicans competing for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination are set to address this weekend's annual National Rifle Association convention.
FAA says it has sent 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI
Federal officials say they have asked the FBI to consider criminal charges against more than 250 unruly airline passengers since late 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that 17 of those cases have been referred to the FBI in the first three months of this year. That's a...
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Dalai Lama 'unfairly labelled' over tongue video - Tibet govt-in-exile
The head of Tibet's government-in-exile on Thursday defended the Dalai Lama over footage of him asking a boy to suck his tongue, saying the incident had demonstrated the country's spiritual leader's innocent and affectionate side.
Former Trump intel official testifies in Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe | CNN Politics
Former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell testified Thursday before a grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents.
www.cnn.comGermany approves Poland's request to send jets to Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has approved Warsaw’s request for Poland to transfer five Soviet-designed fighter jets to Ukraine, the German Defense Ministry said Thursday.
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Republicans want to make it difficult for Senate to replace Feinstein on key panel
At Feinstein's request, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he'll seek to temporarily swap her out of the Judiciary Committee. But such a move requires GOP consent.
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Biden admin celebrates new bridges as campaign season nears
The Biden administration is closing out a three-week push to highlight big infrastructure investments in local communities, awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges. Events in several states Thursday marked the end of the beginning phase of a more...
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Even "breadwinner" wives do more housework than husbands
In almost half of all opposite-sex marriages, women now earn as much or more than their husbands, a threefold rise since the 1970s.
www.cbsnews.comHow Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Could Have Spread Far and Wide
WASHINGTON — The federal government’s rescue of two failed banks last month has drawn criticism from some lawmakers and investors, who accuse the Biden administration and the Federal Reserve of bailing out wealthy customers in California and New York and sticking bank customers in Middle America...
Fears Putin critic is being 'slowly poisoned' after mystery injections, shedding 18lbs in two weeks
Kira Yarmysh said an unknown stomach complaint had flared in the Russian opposition leader.
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Missouri Republican lawmaker clarifies comments about 12-year-olds getting married
A Missouri state legislator pushing for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors defended his stance on supporting the marriage of children as young as 12 years old.
Syria, Saudi Arabia move to resume consular services, flights
Move followed visit by Syrian FM to Saudi Arabia, the first since 2012.
Hungary to pull out of Russia-linked bank after US sanctions
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary is withdrawing its membership in a Russia-controlled investment bank a day after the United States issued sanctions against the Budapest-based financial institution.
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What happens if Feinstein resigns?
Two House Democrats made the extraordinary move on Wednesday of calling on one of their own party’s most senior figures, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), to resign over her health. Rep…
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What can the Supreme Court Dobbs decision tell us about abortion pill challenges? - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court could be roped back into an abortion dispute due to conflicting rulings in lower courts over the drug mifepristone, nearly a year after a leak paved the way for overturning Roe v. Wade.Here's how the 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization can inform what...
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An emotional Biden tells Irish parliament: 'I'm home'
U.S. President Joe Biden told the Irish parliament he was "home" in an emotional address on the second day of a nostalgic three-day tour celebrating his Irish heritage as he geared up for a planned 2024 re-election campaign.
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel ICBM, warns of 'extreme' horror
North Korea announced on Friday it had tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a development set to "radically promote" its forces, which experts said would facilitate missile launches with little warning.
Biden basks in Ireland’s welcome as he highlights personal and political ties | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is spending most of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family’s roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in 1849 in search of a better life in America to the brick-seller in Ballina who sold 28,000 bricks to pay for his own family’s passage to the US.
www.cnn.com25 Europe-bound migrants dead in boat sinking off Tunisia
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — At least 25 African migrants died and 15 are missing after a boat carrying them toward Europe sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia this week, Tunisian authorities said.
apnews.comTim Scott's 2024 presidential ambitions collide with Republican abortion problem
GOP Sen. Tim Scott’s evolving answers on abortion as he begins his presidential campaign show the difficulties facing Republicans as they attempt to navigate the issue ahead of the 2024 election.
'Unruly' pro-abortion protesters removed from Florida House gallery after throwing debris at lawmakers
Pro-abortion were forced out of the House gallery at the Florida State Capitol on Thursday after they began throwing debris at lawmakers who were debating a measure that would ban abortions after six weeks.
GOP states rip AOC, Dems for pushing Biden to ignore abortion pill ruling: 'You ought to know better'
Nine GOP state attorneys general are demanding that Democrats retract calls for the Biden administration to ignore a court order stopping FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Holy Land Christians say attacks rising in far-right Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land has warned in an interview that the rise of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government has made life worse for Christians in the birthplace of Christianity.
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Breaking with Macron, Germany’s Annalena Baerbock brings European courage to China - Washington Examiner
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is visiting China from Thursday until Saturday. But unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, Baerbock recognizes that Europe's relationship with China must extend beyond simple trade mercantilism. Baerbock's pretrip statement was striking in its contrast...
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What happens if you don't file your taxes? The penalties are "huge."
Each year, millions of taxpayers don't file their taxes — putting them at risk of fines and other penalties from IRS.
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Diplomat: Russia might discuss swap for jailed US reporter
A top Russian diplomat says Moscow might be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap involving jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after his trial on espionage charges. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian state news agency Tass on Thursday that talks about a...
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DeSantis super PAC 'Never Back Down' makes first ad buy for 2024
The super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for 2024 rolled out its first national ad Thursday, and it will start airing Monday to support his possible White House bid.
Sudan's military warns of conflict after rival force deploys
Sudan’s military has warned about potential clashes with the country’s powerful paramilitary force which it said deployed troops in the capital and other cities. The military said on Thursday that the build-up of the Rapid Support Force in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, and elsewhere in the country...
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Stefanik to join Jordan for field hearing on New York City’s ‘crime crisis’
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is expected to join the House Judiciary Committee to take part in a New York City field hearing on rising crime rates.
Secret Service fights to shed politics, but Trump's indictment, 2024 election are major tests
Donald Trump's court appearances on felony charges while running for president complicates the Secret Service's mission in the 2024 election.
Minneapolis to pay $8.9 million over Chauvin's actions prior to George Floyd's killing
Both lawsuits stemmed from 2017 — three years before Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd with a knee to the neck.
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What we know about guardsman arrested in US leak case
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Arrest made in probe of Pentagon document leak…
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Driver Craig Breen killed during a test event ahead of world championship
Breen, the son of a former Irish national rally champion, was a regular podium finisher in the World Rally Championship.
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US judicial nominee seeks to reverse senator's opposition
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi prosecutor is asking one of his home-state senators to reconsider her opposition to his nomination to become a federal district judge.
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Conservative activist launches 'Ultra Right' beer as rival to Bud Light after Dylan Mulvaney controversy
Bud Light's recent partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney has driven Freedom Speaks Up CEO Seth Weathers to launch his very own beer that's specifically marketed to conservatives.
Suspect Nima Momeni held over Cash App founder's death
Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco.
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Charged debate on Oregon gun bills reflects national divide
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An emotionally charged debate over Oregon's gun-related legislation recently brought lawmakers on different sides of the issue near tears, reflecting a passionate divide over gun rights that is also playing out nationwide.
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Key House GOP caucus releases debt ceiling priorities
Leaders of the Main Street Caucus, a prominent House GOP caucus of more than five dozen members, released a list of priorities for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to pursue as part of a measure t…
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No China, no deal: Bid to break sovereign debt logjams gets weary thumbs up
The latest bid by the world's leading institutions and creditors to speed up debt restructurings and get bankrupt countries back on their feet has been greeted by a mix of cautious optimism and weary scepticism by veteran crisis watchers.
Trump picks up endorsement of seventh GOP senator
Former President Trump picked up the endorsement of Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) on Thursday, moving the total to seven sitting senators that have backed the former president for his 2024 White House bid…
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Reinstatement by unanimous vote of local commission follows similar move for fellow Black Democrat Justin Jones
El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
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Hundreds rally against proposed large Idaho wind farm
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Several hundred people rallied against plans for a large-scale wind energy project in southern Idaho, hoping to convince federal agencies to reject the proposal by Magic Valley Energy.
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DOJ to appeal abortion pill case to Supreme Court
The Justice Department is appealing a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that issued a partial restriction on FDA's approval for abortion pills to be delivered by mail.
Nebraska trans care ban for minors advances -- with a twist
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, taking it to a final debate before it can be passed. But the advancement came on a promise by legislative leaders to find compromise between supporters and opponents of the bill before it goes to a final...
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Biden repeats long-debunked claim he ‘traveled 17,000 miles’ with Xi Jinping
President Biden said Thursday that he "traveled 17,000 miles" with Chinese President Xi Jinping, repeating a claim that previously earned him a "bottomless Pinocchio" rating.
The worst farm fire in decades kills 18,000 cows in West Texas
The deadliest blaze for cows since at least 2013 could cost the dairy farm tens of millions, by one estimate.
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EPA awards $177 million to environmental justice groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it’s investing $177 million to create 17 technical assistance centers around the country to help environmental justice organizations successfully apply for federal funds. Better training on how to navigate the complex federal grant...
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As APRs reach record highs, what's a good credit card interest rate?
Before applying for new plastic, look for offers in this range. And be willing to negotiate.
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Russia says it may discuss prisoner swap involving American reporter, just not yet
Moscow would negotiate a possible prisoner exchange only after a court delivers its verdict in the espionage case against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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Pelosi appears to take subtle dig at Fetterman in alleging sexism as calls grow for Feinstein to resign
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seemingly slammed sexism in Congress as she alluded to Sen. John Fetterman's ill-driven state amid growing calls for Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign.
Navy veteran who stormed Capitol gets 3 years on gun charges
A former Navy reservist who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler has been sentenced to three years in prison on firearms charges. The sentence imposed Thursday in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, was only slightly less than what was sought by...
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Texas county will keep library system open and comply with judge's order to put banned books back in circulation
Llano County commissioners made the decision at a special meeting where members of the community turned out to voice their support for the century-old library system.
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Biden asks Lady Gaga to co-chair arts panel, adds Clooney, Garner, Rhimes, others
President Biden is tapping Lady Gaga as a co-chair of a star-studded White House committee that is poised to count George Clooney, Jennifer Garner, Shonda Rhimes and Jon Batiste among its members. …
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Italy vows help with IMF in bid to stabilize Tunisia
Italy is pledging Tunsia a host of investments and help with negotiating an International Monetary Fund bailout. The Italian government is seeking to stem the number of migrants coming from North Africa. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani outlined the country's efforts and pledges during a...
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American volunteer fighter died in Ukraine, family says | CNN Politics
A US citizen died while volunteering in the fighting in Ukraine Friday, his family told CNN.
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Finnish president: Joining NATO won't solve all our problems
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland's President Sauli Niinistö on Thursday warned that the country's new status as a NATO member “doesn't solve every problem,” and said Helsinki should not let down its guard on security issues.
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GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to call for shut down of ATF, expanded 2A rights in NRA convention speech
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to call for the shut down of the ATF and expanded Second Amendment Rights in his NRA convention speech this week.
Drama plagues bid to restrict changes to Ohio Constitution
Ohio’s constitution is caught in a tug-of-war. With an effort to enshrine abortion rights looming this fall, an influential mix of Republican politicians, lobbying organizations and business interests is working to make another change to the state’s founding document first. They’re pushing an...
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Trump asks to delay Carroll trial after learning she was funded by a donor to Democrats | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump asked a judge to delay a columnist’s assault and defamation trial set to being later this month after learning that a billionaire who has donated to Democratic causes has paid for some of the accuser’s legal fees.
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2 things teens need for healthy development amid mental health crisis
During an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, clinical psychologist and author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers" Lisa Damour shared two things all kids need.
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Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed bills Thursday that are aimed at improving school safety and literacy. Georgia lawmakers earlier set aside $115 million to make school safety grants.
Russia, China FM attend high-level conference on Afghanistan
The top diplomats from Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have attended a conference that focused on ensuring regional security in light of the situation in Afghanistan. Russia's Foreign Ministry said the foreign ministers of the four countries met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and discussed the need...
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Nashville flower shop refuses service to Republican event, blames GOP for Christian school shooting
A Nashville flower shop refused service to a Republican fundraiser in an attempt to call for stricter gun laws in the state.
Jack Teixeira: National Guard airman arrested over leaked Pentagon documents
Jack Teixeira is named by US officials as a suspect in the leaking of sensitive intelligence files.
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Residents near Indiana plastics fire report snowlike debris falling and a taste of chemicals in the air
Debris found 1.5 miles from the blaze in Richmond contained asbestos, the EPA said.
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Southeast Florida swamped by more than two feet of rain
Torrential downpours inundated Southeast Florida on Thursday, bringing total rainfall in the Fort Lauderdale region to more than two feet in recent days, with widespread flooding that blocked roads, closed schools and shut down an airport.
GOP congressman moves to defund Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office
Republican Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona has introduced legislation that would strip federal funding from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office.
Cyclone Ilsa: Powerful storm hits Western Australia
Alerts remain in place in the north of the state as the storm tracks inland.
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China must act against rising global hunger, new WFP boss McCain says
Cindy McCain calls on all countries to increase food aid spending as crisis intensifies.
Alabama advances GOP bill banning classroom discussions of ‘divisive’ concepts on race and gender
An Alabama House committee has approved a bill that would ban classroom discussions that provokes a sense of guilt to any group based on their race or gender.
Biden extending ACA and Medicaid coverage to DACA recipients | CNN Politics
Hundreds of thousands of recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will for the first time soon be eligible for affordable health care coverage after President Joe Biden announced a plan Thursday to expand access to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace.
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People may still be able to access abortion pills if FDA loses US court battle
While a Texas judge issued an order to suspend mifepristone from the market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could still continue allowing people to access the abortion pill.
Hearing aids without a prescription could be just as helpful in treating hearing loss, study shows | CNN
Accessibility and affordability has been a barrier in enough people who need them getting hearing aids, experts say. Fortunately, an option without a prescription may help.
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FBI arrests 21-year-old Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified documents
FBI agents took Jack Teixeira into custody Thursday afternoon “without incident,” Attorney General Merrick Garland announced.
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American couple held for ransom in Haiti released nearly a month later
After being held for ransom for nearly a month in Haiti, Jean Dickens and Abigail Toussaint were released after negotiations with their kidnappers, police told ABC News.
States tackle America's crippling medical debt with relief programs
Lawmakers in a dozen states have proposed a flurry of relief bills to tackle the country’s medical debt that has placed millions of people in bankruptcy.
Taiwan says China's no-fly zone will affect around 33 flights
China's plan to set up a no-fly zone to the north of Taiwan on April 16 will affect about 33 flights, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing the island's transport minister, Wang Kwo-tsai.
Book ban battle threatens Texas library system's fate
Book bans in Llano County, Texas prompted a lawsuit that forced books back on the shelf. Local officials are considering closing the library system's doors.
President Biden turns heads with Instagram post bragging about inflation falling from its 'peak'
President Biden turned heads on Wednesday after he made an Instagram post bragging about inflation falling from its summer "peak" by 45 percent under his administration.
Poland’s Morawiecki plays Europe’s anti-Macron in Washington
The Polish PM is stressing that Warsaw is Washington’s crucial European ally.
Actor Drake Bell found safe after being declared missing
Police in Florida say former Nickelodeon actor Jared “Drake” Bell is safe after being declared “missing and endangered.” The actor best known as a star of the network's television show “Drake & Josh” was found hours after authorities in Florida asked for the public's help to find him. A...
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Judge in Proud Boys case denies mistrial motion after jurors report being followed | CNN Politics
The federal judge overseeing the trial of five Proud Boys members who are accused of plotting to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, denied a mistrial motion on Thursday after jurors reported being followed and confronted in public.
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Capitol Police officer who sought to protect Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to home incarceration
The 25-year veteran of the Capitol Police delivered a tearful apology in the courtroom, describing “awful judgment” in the days following the attack that led him to attempt to aid a member of the mob.
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Bond limits for people with violent charges clears SC senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Anyone in South Carolina who is charged with a violent crime or gun-involved felony while awaiting trial for additional and similar charges would see their bond immediately revoked under legislation that unanimously passed the state Senate on Wednesday, with strong support from
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Pentagon goes on AI hiring spree to bring machine learning capabilities to the battlefield
The Pentagon is on a hiring spree to track down AI engineers and computer scientists who can help incorporate AI technology into the machinery used to wage war.
AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL's Commanders
Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder. Harris and Rales are set to pay $6.05 billion for the...
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They were held in pretrial detention in Mexico for 17 years. A court says Mexico must make amends | CNN
A human rights court has ruled that Mexico violated the rights of two people who were held in pretrial detention for more than 17 years.
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Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher is arrested in Virginia
The mother was being charged with felony child neglect and misdemeanor endangering a child by reckless storage of a firearm, authorities have announced.
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First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI
The first image of a black hole captured in 2019 is getting a makeover. Researchers on Thursday revealed an updated version, which they made using artificial intelligence. The black hole still looks like a fuzzy, orange doughnut-shaped object in a galaxy 53 million light-years from Earth. But it...
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Hunter Biden firm sought Irish government investments while Biden was VP, raising questions about Ireland trip
President Biden took his embattled son Hunter to Ireland this week after Hunter previously tried to do business in the country via his Rosemont Seneca Partners firm.
Biden in Ireland encourages nations to 'dream together'
Holding up his family history as an example, President Joe Biden on Thursday told lawmakers in a packed parliament house that the story of Irish immigrants setting sail for the U.S. is at the very heart of “what binds Ireland and America together.” In his address, Biden stressed the importance...
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Workers for slaughterhouse cleaning firm repeatedly used stolen identities to get jobs
Ex-managers, police and people who said their identities were stolen told NBC News that workers for PSSI used stolen identities to get hired.
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Cash App founder Bob Lee knew the suspect in his stabbing death, police say | CNN Business
San Francisco Police have arrested Nima Momeni in connection to the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said during a news conference on Thursday.
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Supreme Court allows $6 billion student loan debt settlement
The justices declined to intervene over a class-action settlement that could lead to the cancellation of more than 200,000 loans based on claims that colleges misled students.
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Georgia Democrats say snubbing Atlanta, choosing Chicago for 2024 convention felt like 'slap in the face'
Georgia Democrats said the DNC's choice of Chicago over Atlanta to host the 2024 convention felt like a "slap in the face," after the state's deliveries for the the party in Washington.
‘Yellowstone’ on-screen couple confirms real-life romance | CNN
A “Yellowstone” on-screen duo has confirmed they are dating in real life.
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Louisville bank shooter was seeing a counselor for depression and anxiety; family plans CTE test
“His family was working with him and through it,” the spokesperson said. “That’s about the extent of what they’re comfortable sharing at this point.”
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Natural gas exporters skirt Washington’s scrutiny of China
Lawmakers are eying links between the U.S. and China, but there’s little desire to curb U.S. gas shipments that are expected to help drive the industry’s domestic growth.
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Schumer taking steps toward AI regulation legislation: report
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reportedly spearheading an effort to devise legislation that would regulate artificial intelligence technology in the U.S.
Lula’s Plan: A Global Battle Against Trumpism
Inspired by Brazil’s president, Americans on the left consider whether to match the international right with a movement of their own.
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Actor Jamie Foxx recovering after 'medical complication'
U.S. actor Jamie Foxx is recovering following "a medical complication", his daughter Corinne Foxx has said.
White House Urgently Warns Radical Abortion Pill Ruling May Upend Everyone’s Medicine
The pharma-bashing Biden administration is now joining drugmakers raising alarm about courts second-guessing the Food and Drug Administration.
US takes Texas abortion pill case to Supreme Court
The appeal is to restore access to mifepristone, the drug used in more than half of all US abortions.
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What the Supreme Court's decision in the fight over abortion pills means for mifepristone access
The Supreme Court is allowing access to the drug amid a legal challenge to its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Here's what to know about the legal battle.
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Biden says he's expanding some migrants' health care access
President Joe Biden says his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. The action will allow those covered by the Obama-era Deferred...
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Benefits of cold water: Health guru and extreme athlete Wim Hof says we have ‘power within’ to heal disease
Dutch athlete and health guru Wim Hof shared details with Fox News Digital of how the Wim Hof Method has the potential to revolutionize health through breathing, the power of the mind and cold water.
DeSantis signs Florida's six-week abortion ban into law
Under the law, anyone performing an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy could be charged with a third-degree felony.
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Majority in new poll say abortion pill decision motivated by politics
A slight majority of adults believe the Texas ruling that put the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of an abortion pill in jeopardy was motivated by politics, according to a new poll.&n…
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Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next?
The Supreme Court will be the next stop for a legal fight over the pill used in the nation’s most common abortion method. A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and...
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US FDA declines to approve Eli Lilly's bowel disease drug
Eli Lilly and Co said on Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had declined to approve its drug to treat a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in adults.
Top Democrats ask health insurers for response to ObamaCare preventive care ruling
Democrats in key House and Senate health committees have requested information from a dozen major health insurance companies and trade groups on how they plan to respond to the ruling from Texas th…
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Latest ruling on pill shifts US abortion landscape again
A court ruling this week keeps an abortion pill available, clarifying the U.S. abortion landscape but not settling it. Wednesday's decision overrules another judge's ruling from last week that would have halted prescribing of the drug mifepristone starting Saturday. The decision comes with...
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Biden's drug czar declares fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer an 'emerging threat' facing U.S.
Fentanyl mixed with the veterinary sedative xylazine has been linked to a sharp increase of overdose deaths across the country.
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Tim Scott gets tripped up on abortion ban questions
The senator is courting the evangelical vote. But he has difficulty detailing where he is on one of the group’s main issues.
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Pfizer signs strategic cooperation pact with China's Sinopharm
Pfizer said on Thursday it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China's Sinopharm Group , and plans to seek approval to market 12 innovative drugs in China through 2025.
What last night's abortion pill twist means for access — even in blue states
Here’s a look at the 5th Circuit’s decision and what happens next.
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Some U.S. abortion pill providers curb availability after appeals court ruling
U.S. telehealth and in-person abortion providers scrambled on Thursday to keep medication abortion services available after a federal appeals court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone could be distributed amid ongoing litigation but with significant restrictions.
TikTok food trend of cottage cheese ice cream has people wondering: Is it healthy?
Cottage cheese ice cream is the latest food trend that's gone viral on TikTok as people search for healthier dessert options. A dietician shares how recipes can go wrong.
New Hampshire Senate rejects lifting abortion ban penalties
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The penalties associated with New Hampshire’s 24-week abortion ban will remain in place after the state Senate on Thursday killed legislation that would have removed them.
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Parkinson's disease symptoms disappeared with exercise, man claims: ‘Use it or lose it’
Multiple studies have shown exercise can alleviate symptoms and slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Scott Hanley, 57, is using fitness to fight back — as are others.
The red lights are flashing in our health care system
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Those cold, colorful juices at chain restaurants also contain caffeine: What parents need to know
Caffeinated drinks from chain restaurants appear to be popular. Here's what health experts have to say on whether it's safe for minors to drink caffeine-filled teas and juices.
