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Biden allies plot 2024 strategy focused on Trump, even if he fades away
Joe Biden beat Donald Trump once, and Democrats are crafting a strategy to try to beat him again in 2024 — even if his name isn’t on the ballot. Anticipating that Trump may fade, Biden allies hope to persuade voters that the choice is the same and that any Republican successor would have to embrace enough of his policies to be a virtual clone of Trump himself. 
GOP tempers flare as McCarthy pans McConnell’s spending strategy
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is taking public shots at Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (Ky.) plan to pass an omnibus spending package before Christmas, fueling tension…
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DC Bar's disciplinary counsel recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred
The D.C. Bar's disciplinary counsel is calling for Rudy Giuliani's disbarment in D.C. after finding he violated attorney practice while contesting the 2020 election.
Russia: US air defense systems could be targets in Ukraine
Russia’s Foreign Ministry is warning that if the U.S. delivers sophisticated air defense systems to Ukraine, those systems and any crews that accompany them would be a “legitimate target” for the Russian military.
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Trump lashes out at polls showing Ron DeSantis with a big lead in the 2024 GOP primaries
"We are on the eve of nothing less than a civil war in the Republican Party,” said one GOP donor.
www.nbcnews.com"I Can’t Let Him Win Now": The Student Behind The Suspended Twitter Account That Tracked Elon Musk's Private Jet Vowed To Fight On
“ I'm pretty surprised, especially after [Musk] put out a tweet saying he wouldn't do it,” 20-year-old Jack Sweeney said of the suspension.View Entire Post ›
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu says ‘we’re moving on’ from Trump | CNN Politics
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu makes one thing clear: His vision for the future of the Republican Party does not include former President Donald Trump.
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House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence.
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White House calls spending bill vote a 'major test' on whether House GOP is 'ready' to govern
The White House said House Republicans “face a major test” on whether they are “ready to put governing” above the agenda of “ultra MAGA” members of their conference.
Trump vows 'free speech' reform of government, universities, media, tech firms if elected in 2024
Donald Trump detailed an ambitious plan to undo what he called the suppression of free speech in the United States if he is elected president in 2024.
McCarthy's ongoing speaker battle paralyzes House
The GOP leader confirmed he's postponing key committee contests, delaying the conference's ability to prepare bills, call hearings or even pay staff.
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Opinion | Why the ‘Twitter Files’ Are Falling Flat
Elon Musk’s effort to shape the media narrative is failing.
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Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
A judge has handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were not charged with having a direct role in the conspiracy.
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Trump roasted after 'major announcement' turns out to be digital trading cards
Former President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Thursday when a promised "major announcement" turned out to be a digital card collection.
Biden mocks Trump’s ‘major announcement’ of digital trading cards
President Biden on Thursday mocked former President Trump for teasing a “major announcement” that turned out to be a new line of digital Trump trading cards. “I had some MAJOR ANN…
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How Manchin could give the Republicans a ‘free seat’ in 2024 - Washington Examiner
West Virginia will be a top target for Republicans heading into 2024 as the state continues to trend rightward and the fate of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) comes more into the spotlight. Manchin is one of the few Democratic senators in power while representing a deep-red state. Candidates have...
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EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Thursday it approved a new package of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure on Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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EKOS breakdown reveals NDP significantly less religious than the national average.
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Russia focused on US, Ukraine, Africa with coordinated tactics on websites like Facebook: Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other massive digital platforms, said since 2017 they have disrupted more than 200 global networks engaging in CIB
US to expand combat training for Ukrainian troops
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will expand military combat training for Ukrainian forces, using the slower winter months to instruct larger units in more complex battle skills.
apnews.comU.S. eyes new weapons for Ukraine as Kyiv fears new Russian offensive
Patriot missiles, bomb kits and more training are on the table as Moscow looks to take more ground.
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Republicans plan probe into Hunter Biden’s Chinese business deals: ‘Accountability is coming’
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, who will retake the majority next month, told Fox News Digital “accountability is coming” for the Biden family.
Trump hits 7-year low in new national poll as Biden approval climbs
Trump has come under fire from some fellow Republicans after many of his hand-picked candidates lost high-profile races in last month's midterm elections.
Dow Jones Industrial Average has worst day in three months and falls by more than 700 points - Washington Examiner
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 700 points Thursday as worries grow over an impending recession. Thursday's 764.13-point drop was the worst day for the industrial average in nearly three months and comes as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates. JOBLESS CLAIMS...
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Ukrainian general says Russia preparing for ‘prolonged’ war
Comments come as Russia pounded Kherson city and Kharkiv, while Ukraine shelled Donetsk in the east.
Seven scenarios for McCarthy’s Speakership vote — ranked least to most likely
All eyes are on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as he negotiates a fragile path to the Speakership next year in the face of opposition from a handful of conservatives within his own…
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D.C. bar panel finds Giuliani violated attorney rules in bid to overturn 2020 election
The three-member disciplinary committee agreed that Rudy Giuliani’s handling of litigation in Pennsylvania crossed ethical lines.
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Trump’s ‘major announcement’ tease is for release of digital card collection
Former President Trump on Thursday announced a line of digital trading cards bearing his likeness after teasing a day earlier that he would be making a “major announcement.” While some speculated t…
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Anti-trans sports ban fails in Ohio legislature
An anti-transgender sports ban has failed in the Ohio legislature.
Asian shares decline after retreats on Wall Street, Europe
Asian shares have followed Wall Street and Europe lower, with markets jittery over the risk that the Federal Reserve and other central banks may end up bringing on recessions to get inflation under control.
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Ukraine cherry picks targets as Russia hammers the east
In the 42nd week of the war, Kyiv targets Russian ammunition and command centres, while Moscow insists on a land grab.
OnPolitics: The final Jan. 6 committee hearing is Monday. Here's what to expect
The House committee leading the historic probe into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is set to present its findings Monday afternoon.
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U.S. slaps restrictions on Chinese chipmaker and other companies over national security worries
The new designations also take aim at Russia-linked entities supporting that country's military invasion of Ukraine, the Commerce Department said.
House votes in favor of resolving Puerto Rico’s territorial status
The Puerto Rico Status Act awaits a bleak fate in the Senate with the congressional session ending Friday, meaning the process to make it into law will restart next year with a new Congress.
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Police officer Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter in killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Jurors have reached a verdict in the Aaron Dean trial concerning the death of Atatiana Jefferson.
Here are the nine House Republicans who voted to prevent government shutdown - Washington Examiner
Nine House Republicans joined the Democrats in passing a short-term extension on government funding on Wednesday. The continuing resolution, or CR, passed 224-201. Here are the nine Republicans who crossed the aisle to vote "yes": Liz Cheney (WY) Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) Anthony Gonzalez (OH)...
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Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults
Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular.
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Former President Trump on Thursday announced a line of digital trading cards bearing his likeness after teasing a day earlier that he would be making a “major announcement.” While some speculated t…
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These charts show how Trump's 2024 bid is losing steam
Republicans and right-leaning voters aren't sold on Trump's 2024 presidential bid, an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll found.
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Black people should get $350,000 each in reparations, landmark California committee hears - Washington Examiner
Black Californians should get $350,000 to help shrink the racial wealth gap and right historical wrongs, a landmark California reparations task force has heard. Max Fennell, a 35-year-old businessman and former professional triathlete, told the committee the money should be given to all black...
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Here’s where consumers spent less money in November as retail sales sank
Retail sales fell sharply in November despite reports of record-breaking Black Friday sales, according to data released Thursday by the Census Bureau. Retailers and restaurants saw sales fall 0.6 p…
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Senate passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate | CNN Politics
The Senate voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military’s Covid vaccine mandate.
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Once-classified files on JFK's assassination released by Biden. What we know
President Joe Biden ordered the release of JFK files Thursday, sourced from thousands of documents tied to Kennedy's death.
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From Romanian videos to claims that illegal aliens voted, GOP lawmakers swamped Mark Meadows with wild texts
The Jan. 6 committee provided journalists with a deluge of texts between Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, members of Congress and others.
Push to repeal California anti-oil law inches closer to goal
A California law that prohibits new oil and gas wells from being drilled near homes, schools and hospitals could face a referendum in the 2024 election.
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Three of the men involved in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor are sentenced to prison
The trial in state court was separate from a prosecution in federal court where two leaders, Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr., were convicted of a kidnapping conspiracy.
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Pelosi swats away question about serving full term: ‘Don’t bother me with a question like that’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday swatted away a question about whether she would serve her full, two-year term in the next Congress as the longtime Democratic leader prepares to step dow…
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How lifting Title 42 could affect immigration at the southern border
Everything you need to know about Title 42 ahead of its end date, including why the Trump and Biden administrations’ use of the policy was so controversial.
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US imposes more penalties on Russia's financial sector
The United States has imposed a new round of financial penalties on people and entities involved in Russia’s financial sector.
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DeSantis builds his conservative resume as Trump flounders
DeSantis has repeatedly said he doesn’t pay attention to polls, but his efforts keep resonating with Republican voters.
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Washington man charged with leaving more than 400 threatening voicemails for members of Congress
The 48-year-old left voicemails for numerous lawmakers threatening bodily harm. He is due in court in Tacoma on Thursday.
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Ukraine launches ‘most massive strike’ on occupied Donetsk region since 2014, Russia-installed mayor says | CNN
Ukrainian forces have unleashed the biggest attack on the occupied Donetsk region since 2014, according to a Russia-installed official, in the wake of heavy fighting in the east of the country.
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California Democrat caught on camera brawling at holiday giveaway says he won’t quit - Washington Examiner
Embattled Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon is reiterating his long-running stance that he won't step down amid a racism scandal and a recent physical scuffle with an activist last Friday. De Leon has repeatedly apologized after audio surfaced in October of him conversing with at least...
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Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary
Democrats are quietly discussing plans to propose a possible compromise state as the nation’s first-in-the-nation primary following vocal concerns about South Carolina from all corners of the party…
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Georgia becomes latest to ban TikTok from state computers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has banned TikTok and two popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by Georgia’s state government
When is the next Jan. 6 committee hearing? Details, date and time of final scheduled hearing.
The next Jan. 6 committee hearing will be Dec. 19. The House committee will vote on potential criminal recommendations for the Department of Justice.
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Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Along Florida's East Coast, threatened manatees are fed and offered supplies through an unprecedented program that tackles the recurring, pollution-related starvation crisis, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
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U.S. blacklists Chinese firm selling video surveillance tech to Iran
U.S.-based Intel Corp. also says it has stopped doing business with the Chinese firm, Tiandy Technologies.
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Biden's Commerce Dept. silent on whether Hunter Biden’s former business partner will remain on advisory board
The Department of Commerce is staying mum on whether it will take any action to remove from a presidential advisory council a business executive who previously worked with Hunter Biden.
GOP seeks May vote on Dem vacancies in House power struggle
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House’s Republican leader on Thursday submitted paperwork seeking to wait until the May primary before holding special elections in two vacant districts, the latest move in a power struggle over control of the nearly evenly divided chamber.
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Flood of recount requests delays election certification in Pennsylvania
Counties have been inundated with ballot recount requests even though no races were close enough to require recounts and there has been no evidence of any potential problems.
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Progressives outline priorities for new Congress
NotedDC a newsletter looking at the politics, policy and people behind the stories in Washington. Sign up here or in the box below. Progressives are poised to see their numbers grow in the House ne…
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TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up
The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format.
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South cleans up from tornadoes as blizzards advance north
A storm system that spawned dozens of reported tornadoes from east Texas to the Florida Panhandle was all but done with the South on Thursday after killing at least three people and uprooting families across Louisiana, where some homes were blown into pieces.
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Brazil police serve search warrants over Bolsonaro protests
Brazil’s Federal Police have begun serving dozens of search warrants targeting supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro for blocking highways after his election loss
Duchess Meghan details effects of intense media scrutiny, facing suicidal thoughts
Duchess Meghan discussed her mental health struggles in the newly released "Harry & Meghan" docuseries episodes.
Inside the race to avoid a government shutdown - Washington Examiner
The possibility of a government shutdown over the omnibus spending bill under negotiation in Congress has lessened, but not disappeared, as both chambers prepare to vote on it next week. Two opportunities for short shutdowns remain, one on Friday night if the Senate is delayed in approving the...
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Exclusive: Schumer and Pelosi say Biden should run in 2024 | CNN Politics
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leaving Democratic leadership after Republicans won the majority. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is remaining at the helm of a chamber Democrats still control.
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Keystone Pipeline open again, but leaky section in Kansas still shut down
For the first time in a week, crude oil is flowing again through most of the 2,687-mile Keystone Pipeline following a major leak in Kansas, officials said.
Why getting a Patriot missile defense system could be big for Ukraine
The system will give Ukraine vital new strength to defend against missile attacks, and it illustrates that the Kremlin has done little to erode Western support for Kyiv’s cause, military analysts said.
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Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson
A former Texas police officer has been convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black woman through a rear window of her home in 2019.
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Biden administration boating proposal would be 'greatest regulatory overreach' of its kind, critics warn
A proposed Commerce Department rule that would restrict speed to 10 knots or 11.5 miles per hour for all boats over 35 feet is being called over-restrictive.
Ukraine war: Deadly attack leaves retaken Kherson with no power
Heavy shelling of critical infrastructure knocks out the power supply to the entire Ukrainian port.
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Wyden urges FTC probe into ‘sensitive internet metadata’ sold to US government
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether a sale of Americans’ data by a tech company to taxpayer-funded entities …
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German official dedicates legal win against Twitter to Fauci
A German official who won a defamation case against Twitter this week has dedicated his legal victory to Dr.
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D.C. Bar counsel urges Giuliani be disbarred after panel says he most likely committed ethics violation
The panel's tentative finding, which isn’t final, came after Giuliani defended his work on a lawsuit that sought to toss out the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania.
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Primary concern: Democrats eye up alternative to Biden’s South Carolina plans - Washington Examiner
South Carolina's newly anointed status as the Democrats' first-in-the-nation primary could be over before it begins, with some in the party eyeing up a consensus state, flying in the face of President Joe Biden's wishes. In early December, Democrats shook up their 2024 presidential primary...
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Gohmert: Without a change to how children are taught, 'We're going to have to get rid of the Second Amendment'
Passions ran high on Thursday during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Uvalde and finding a bipartisan solution to gun violence in the U.S.
How the Fed's rate hikes could affect your finances
The Federal Reserve’s move to raise its key rate by a half-point brought it to its highest range in 14 years.
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Majority of states call on Supreme Court to review constitutionality of CFPB funding
More than three dozen attorneys general from red and blue states on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to agree to decide the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) fu…
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Jack Brewer tells Congress gun crimes won't end until ‘paddle and prayer’ are brought back to public schools
Former NFL player and philanthropist Jack Brewer testified before Congress on gun crimes and argued "paddle and prayer" need to be present in public schools to end the violence.
Trove of JFK assassination records released by National Archives
According to the National Archives, over 97% of records in the collection are publicly available.
Mississippi executes Thomas Loden Jr. for 16-year-old waitress’ murder. He had sued over the lethal injection protocol | CNN
Mississippi has executed Thomas Loden Jr., who was sentenced to death for the 2000 murder of a 16-year-old girl, amid a legal challenge by him and other inmates to the state’s lethal injection protocol.
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‘Three amigos’ lead House Democrats calling for Senate immigration bill
A group of 28 House Democrats on Thursday laid out their last-minute plea for the Senate to take up immigration reform before Congress goes home for the holidays. In a letter led by the “thre…
thehill.comHow the Fed's rate hikes could affect your finances
The Federal Reserve’s move to raise its key rate by a half-point brought it to its highest range in 14 years.
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December 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
US Congress passed a massive defense spending bill that includes $800 million in support for Ukraine. Follow here for live updates.
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Shannon Bream is killing it, ratings up especially with younger viewers - Washington Examiner
Fox News has another hit on its hands.A year after former Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace ditched the cable for a short-lived stint on CNN, newly-minted host Shannon Bream has taken the show to new rating heights.GETTING EMBARRASSING: NEW TRUMP MUST SEE IS A TRADING CARDWhat’s more, Bream has...
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Poll shows Trump has the most support in a crowded GOP presidential primary: 'He loves a fight'
A new poll finds that Republican voters favor President Trump over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential nomination in a hypothetical multi-candidate field of GOP nominees.
Prince Harry, Meghan reveal Tyler Perry is their daughter's godfather
Prince Harry and Meghan spoke about their friendship with Tyler Perry and asking him to be their daughter's godfather in the final episode of their docuseries.
Rick Scott urges McConnell to respect House incoming GOP majority and tank yearlong budget deal
Sen. Rick Scott is urging Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans to respect the incoming House GOP majority and block a yearlong budget deal.
Organic livestock farmers, hit by rising prices, seek help
Organic dairy and other livestock farmers are calling for emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs in part from the war in Ukraine and steep fuel and utility expenses.
apnews.comGohmert: Without a change to how children are taught, 'We're going to have to get rid of the Second Amendment'
Passions ran high on Thursday during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Uvalde and finding a bipartisan solution to gun violence in the U.S.
Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu
Supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu rally in Istanbul after a court sentenced the mayor to prison and banned him from politics.
DeSantis rising, ‘long-term trend is against Trump’ - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA top Republican pollster noted for catching trends in early presidential voting states has confirmed a growing anti-Trump move in New Hampshire and Iowa, where the 2024 race is fast turning into a two-man contest between the former president and Gov. Ron
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Power cuts in seven states as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US
Thousands of people remain without power as a devastating storm system sweeps across the US.
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2022 Notebook: A seismic reversal in U.S. abortion rights
THE BACKGROUND: After decades of abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and suddenly abortion was illegal in parts of the country.
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Fed’s 2 percent inflation target comes under fire from lawmakers, Wall Street
The Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target rate for consumer inflation is coming under scrutiny from economists, lawmakers and investors, who are all expressing doubts not only about whether 2 percent …
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Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign that the labor market remains strong even as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and slow inflation.
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Russia warns of ‘unpredictable consequences’ if US sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Russia hit back at reports that the U.S. is poised to send the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, calling it a “provocative” move that “can lead to unpredictable consequences.” The U.S. h…
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Micrometeorite possibly behind Russian space capsule leak
A Russian space official says a coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station could have been caused by a micrometeorite strike.
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Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down school choice measure, drawing strong reactions from both sides
The Kentucky Supreme Court said a controversial state law that granted tax credits for donations supporting private school tuition was unconstitutional.
Thousands of unedited government JFK assassination files released
The CIA reiterates it "never engaged" the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, as over 13,000 files go online.
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Twitter must inform laid-off employees about class-action lawsuit, judge rules - Washington Examiner
Twitter is being forced to inform thousands of laid-off employees about a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to give them sufficient notice that they would be dismissed. A San Francisco federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Big Tech company must inform the former employees about...
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Intel community could be subject to subpoenas after stonewalling on COVID origins: Rep. Wenstrup
House Republicans, led by Rep. Brad Wenstrup of Ohio, are considering using subpoena power to compel members of the intelligence community to answer questions on COVID origins.
Montana justices weigh if some nurses can provide abortions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Advanced practice registered nurses in Montana should be allowed to provide abortions based on a state Supreme Court ruling that guarantees residents the right to get a legal abortion from a health care provider of the patient’s choice, an attorney for the Center for Reproductiv
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UK launches probe into claims its troops killed Afghan civilians
The independent probe will look into allegations that British special forces killed dozens of Afghan civilians.
FuboTV hit with cyberattack during World Cup semifinal match
Internet-TV bundle FuboTV said it was the target of a criminal cyberattack on Wednesday, affecting the service during a World Cup semifinal match.
Biden says he’ll travel to Africa soon as he announces billions in new commitments | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden hailed cooperation with Africa and said he looked forward to visiting the continent soon as he endeavors to expand ties in a region where China and Russia have been making inroads.
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30,000 migrants now in NYC as Mayor Eric Adams phones Biden admin for cash: report
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is requesting $1 billion from President Biden's administration to help house the more than 30,000 migrants now living in the city.
Youngkin proposes another $1B in business, income tax cuts
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is in a financial position to both cut taxes by another $1 billion and increase government spending, Gov.
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El Paso hit by 255% increase in migrant encounters as Title 42's end nears, migrants start fires to keep warm
The El Paso Sector of the southern border has seen a massive 255% increase in migrant encounters since Oct. 1, as the end of Title 42 is just days away.
Fight for control of the RNC turns heated as some members demand change | CNN Politics
Shortly before announcing her campaign against Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, Harmeet Dhillon, a well-connected conservative attorney, phoned an important ally to solicit his thoughts.
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Tech groups ask Supreme Court to weigh in on Texas social media law
Two tech industry groups asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to weigh in on a Texas law that would limit major social media companies’ ability to moderate content on their platforms. The Compu…
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GOP continues to sound alarm over Title 42, as Biden admin anticipates migrant surge
Days before Title 42 is set to end, Republicans are warning of an impending threat to homeland security in the form of a spike in the number of migrants crossing the border.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell $1.17 to $76.11 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for February delivery fell $1.49 to $81.21 a barrel.
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Amber McLaughlin, first openly transgender woman set to be executed, asks for clemency - Washington Examiner
Amber McLaughlin, the first openly transgender woman set to be executed, is pleading with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for clemency, citing mental health struggles. McLaughlin, who has been undergoing gender transition in prison, is facing a Jan. 3 death row sentence for killing an ex-girlfriend 19...
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Pelosi won’t commit to putting Senate TikTok bill on the House floor before session ends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would not commit to bringing a newly passed Senate bill that would ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices to the floor before the end of this Congress.
Tennesseans misunderstand abortion law, want exceptions
New Vanderbilt University polling has found that most registered voters in Tennessee want exceptions for rape or incest in the state’s sweeping abortion ban
Analysis: What you need to know about the House speaker election | CNN Politics
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has a math problem, and he has to solve it by January 3. When the new Congress assembles on that date, it establishes a quorum, and then its first action will be a roll call vote to elect a new speaker. Not until after this election does the House get down to business.
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Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down school choice provisions
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In a bitter defeat for school choice advocates, Kentucky's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Republican-backed initiative to award tax credits for donations supporting private school tuition — a program that opponents said would divert money from public schools.
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Biden's poll numbers rebound slightly, but majority of young voters want new representation: poll
A new CNN poll found that President Biden's 2024 support among voters has increased over the past few months but remains low.
Schumer predicts Democrats will control Senate after 2024 elections
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday predicted that Democrats will keep holding on to the Senate through the 2024 presidential elections. “I absolutely do, if we stick to o…
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Idaho murders: Person in white car spotted on video has 'critical' information, police say
Police investigating the University of Idaho murders are "confident" that the person in a white Hyundai Elantra spotted near the crime scene has "critical" information.
AOC, Dems rally to free Puerto Rico of its ‘colonial bonds,’ give it statehood option
Democrats rallied to support passage of legislation on Thursday that would end Puerto Rico's status as a "colonial" territory of the U.S., and give it three new options.
Ohio education bill, transgender athlete ban die in House
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The latest proposal to give Ohio’s governor more power overseeing K-12 education cleared the state Senate with a ban on transgender student-athletes in girls sports — but hit a roadblock hours later when the legislation fell several votes short of passage in the House early Thu
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Biden slammed by fellow Democrat for not fixing the border crisis - Washington Examiner
Henry Cuellar Biden slammed by fellow Democrat for not fixing the border crisis By Anna Giaritelli, Homeland Security Reporter December 15, 2022 12:40 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Henry Cuellar Biden slammed by fellow Democrat for not fixing the border crisis By Anna Giaritelli...
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Slain Idaho student's mother says she learned of 'critical' clue in unsolved case when everyone else did
Kristi Goncalves told “TODAY" she learned of the plea for information about the occupants of a Hyundai sedan from her daughter, who had read about it in news articles.
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'Narco slaves': Migrant workers face abuse on Oregon's cartel-run, illegal pot farms
"You feel humiliated, trampled on. You feel like dying,” one worker said.
Biden administration looks to change citizenship test to multiple choice, include new material
The Biden administration is looking to conduct a trial for proposed changes to the naturalization test required for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
Biden releases most JFK assassination records — but withholds thousands
All the documents should be made public under a 1992 law, but the administration is declining to follow its letter for the second year in a row.
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Slovak government falls after losing no-confidence vote
PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s coalition government fell Thursday after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament called by the opposition following months of political crisis, in a development that could lead to an early election.
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Upper Colorado River states announce voluntary cutback program
Four states in the upper basin of the Colorado River this week announced a program through the Upper Colorado River Basin Commission to temporarily conserve water from the over-leveraged river as t…
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Warren 'very happy' Biden 'is running,' predicts he will not face primary challenge
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts claims that President Biden is definitely running for re-election in 2024 and voiced support for the hypothetical campaign.
Quinton Simon’s mother indicted on murder charges weeks after his body was found in a Georgia landfill
The indictment alleges Leilani Simon, 23, caused her 20-month-old son's death with an unknown object that caused “cruel and excessive physical pain” and that she hid his body “by discarding him in a dumpster."
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Fox News tops 2022 cable ratings
Fox News notched its seventh consecutive year as the top-rated cable news network in 2022. In total day viewers during the year, Fox averaged 1.4 million compared to 733,000 who watched MSNBC and 5…
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Wisconsin Republican leaders unified in opposition to train
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate said Thursday that he opposes spending any state money to help Madison bring a passenger rail line that would connect the capital city to Milwaukee, joining the state's other top GOP legislative leader in opposition to the project.
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Theft case against Biden nonbinary aide Sam Brinton is admittedly ‘weirder’ - Washington Examiner
Sam Brinton had a lot to be proud and thankful for when his selection as President Joe Biden’s deputy assistant energy secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition cleared hurdles.“I’ve prepared for this moment in a technical sense for a decade,” Brinton said on social media. As a...
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Home flipping profits drop at the fastest pace in over a decade
Investors are pulling out of the flipping market, as profits drop very quickly.
Pelosi won’t commit to putting Senate TikTok bill on the House floor before session ends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would not commit to bringing a newly passed Senate bill that would ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices to the floor before the end of this Congress.
American Airlines will make it harder to earn frequent flyer status next year in loyalty program shake-up
Changes include higher spending requirements to reach the lowest tier of status.
$698M deal to end Monsanto PCB pollution lawsuit in Oregon
Oregon's attorney general says Bayer has agreed to pay $698 million to end a lawsuit over PCB pollution associated with products made by Monsanto, the agriculture giant it now owns.
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Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman
Gay, a dean at the university and a democracy scholar, will become president July 1.
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MPs seek answers from UK gov’t about Rapid Action Battalion trips
Call for ‘clear answers’ comes after Al Jazeera revealed notorious Bangladeshi unit travelled to UK for spy training.
Johnny Depp: Jack Sparrow's message for terminally ill boy
Johnny Depp fulfils the final wish of a boy who has decided not to have a third heart transplant.
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Vanna White celebrates 40 years on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Vanna White is celebrating her 40th anniversary -- or "Vannaversary" -- on "Wheel of Fortune."
Previously extinct bird, gecko populations from the Galapagos Islands have reappeared
Two species that were previously extinct on the Galapagos Island have reappeared a decade after an invasive predator population was eradicated.
US intel agencies likely missed chances to investigate Covid pandemic’s origin, House Democrats’ report says | CNN Politics
Democratic investigators on the House Intelligence Committee have alleged that US intelligence agencies may have lost a critical opportunity to gather useful information on the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins by failing to pivot its collection resources earlier. In a report released on Thursday...
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COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Why experts think it may be time to bring back masks
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise in Los Angeles, experts tell ABC News it may be time to bring back masks.
White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
The Biden administration is once more making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it unveils its contingency plans for potential coronavirus surges this winter.
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As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise in Los Angeles, experts tell ABC News it may be time to bring back masks.
US brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan
The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.
www.bbc.comNew Hampshire restarts COVID wastewater surveillance program
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A wastewater surveillance program to monitor COVID-19 levels in communities across New Hampshire has been started by the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
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Family’s pet raccoon dies after exposure to room spray | CNN
Humans weren’t the only ones that lost their lives after being exposed to an aromatherapy spray linked to fatal cases of a rare tropical disease. The disease also killed a family’s pet raccoon in Texas.
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Military readiness ‘fragile’ despite vax mandate rollback, back pay and reinstatement must follow: Senate GOP
GOP senators condemned the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for U.S. troops and warned that recruitment is at a "record low," which is detrimental to the security of the nation.
Report: Intelligence agencies didn’t move fast enough to collect Covid data
The report by Democrats on the House Intelligence Community says the CIA and other spy agencies "took too long to pivot."
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U.S. should've spied on Chinese officials to learn about Covid, report says
A report from Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee also says U.S. intelligence agencies have failed to fix shortcomings and aren’t prepared for the next pandemic.
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Fauci responds to DeSantis’s call for COVID-19 vaccine investigation
Outgoing White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that he “doesn’t have a clue” what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to accomplish by calling for a state grand jury investigati…
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White House announces steps to counter winter wave of Covid infections
The administration’s plan includes offering more free at-home tests, pushing to vaccinate more nursing home residents and readying supplies that can be sent to states.
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Lagging booster rates raise fears over deadly winter in nursing homes
COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are on the rise, posing a major threat to nursing home residents and staff who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Less than half of all nurs…
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White House to resume program sending free COVID tests by mail
The Biden administration is restarting its program to send free COVID-19 testing kits through the U.S. Mail to any households that request them. The White House on Thursday said households can begi…
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