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Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol, concluding an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection two years ago.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill that would overhaul U.S. election law
The bill now goes to the House before it can head to Biden's desk for his signature. The legislation must be enacted by Saturday to avoid a government shutdown.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies
Closed-door testimony to the House Jan. 6 committee that's just been made public shows how former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to investigators a wide-ranging pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress and stifling potentially da
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Congress gives itself a Christmas present: A huge funding boost in the $1.7T spending bill
Under the spending bill Congress is rushing to pass, Congress itself gets the second-largest funding increase, a raise it says is needed to boost security.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund gov't, aid Ukraine
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
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EXPLAINER: What's the debate over releasing Trump's taxes?
Now that the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, there's the potential of additional revelations in the coming days related to the finances of the longtime businessman.
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Putin says Russia wants end to war in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution.
Landmark Jan. 6 report concludes Trump intentionally misled and provoked insurrectionists
The report by the House select committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol provides a road map for potential criminal charges against Trump.
Iran threatens Zelenskyy over speech to Congress, claims it has provided no arms to Russia
Iran took a swing at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he accused Tehran of supplying drones to Russia in an address to Congress.
Maricopa County elections officials push back on Lake’s fraud claims as trial ends | CNN Politics
Maricopa County elections officials pushed back on Republican Kari Lake’s claim of fraud in Arizona’s gubernatorial race in court Thursday, offering new details about printing problems that delayed the counting of some votes.
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Read the full Jan. 6 committee report detailing its investigation into the Capitol attack
The panel voted Monday to recommend that the Justice Department pursue criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over his role.
www.nbcnews.comLauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz stayed sitting and looked at their phones while Congress gave Zelenskyy a standing ovation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was given multiple standing ovations when he addressed Congress about Russia's invasion on Wednesday.
Cassidy Hutchinson knew she was going to be 'nuked' for turning on Trump. She did it anyway.
New transcripts of testimony from the star Jan. 6 committee witness paint an intimate portrait of a young, desperate woman torn between her conscience and powerful men.
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Jan. 6 final report: Trump deflects and pins blame on Nancy Pelosi - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump slammed the Jan. 6 select committee’s final report, with the former commander in chief attempting to cast blame on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for the deadly siege on the Capitol.Trump reiterated his allegation that the investigation into the attack, during which...
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Sean Hannity admits in deposition he didn’t believe Trump voter fraud claims
Fox News host Sean Hannity admitted under oath that he “did not believe” for “one second” there was mass voter fraud in the 2020 election. Hannity’s testimony was incl…
thehill.comTranscripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
New transcripts of closed-door testimony to the Jan. 6 House committee show Donald Trump and his allies had a direct hand in the Nevada Republican Party’s scheme to send a phony electoral certificate to Congress in 2020 in a last-ditch attempt to keep the former president in power. The...
Mammoth "historic" storm bringing bitter cold, blizzard warnings to much of nation
Heavy snow and strong winds were hitting the Midwest and moving east. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed heading into the holiday weekend.
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Jan. 6 report accuses Trump of ‘multi-part conspiracy’ to overturn election and stoke Capitol riot - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 committee's final report has been made public, accusing former President Donald Trump of engaging in a "multi-part conspiracy" to overturn the 2020 election that culminated in the riot at the Capitol last year. Roughly 18 months in the making, the report follows nine hearings in 2022...
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White House: Russia's Wagner received arms from North Korea
The White House says a private Russian military company has taken delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster its forces as it fights side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine.
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Kari Lake’s opening salvo in election fraud case appears to fall short
Kari Lake's first day of her election fraud trial didn't appear to live up to the hype on Wednesday, with her complaints failing to explain a 17,000-vote loss.
US says Putin’s call to end war in Ukraine insincere
‘Our goal is not to spin the flywheel of military conflict,’ Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
How Trump paid $0 in income tax in 2020
Donald Trump paid no income tax during his last year as president, according to his tax returns, which were released to a congressional committee and are set to be made public within a few days. De…
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Trump's taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents
The House has taken action after disclosures the IRS never fully reviewed Donald Trump’s tax returns during his presidency.
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Chip Roy takes aim at omnibus bill full of ‘woke garbage’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) blasted his fellow Republicans who voted for the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, which he said was full of "woke garbage." On Twitter, Roy decried numerous parts of the bill and devoted a whole Twitter thread to listing 55 examples of some of the places the bill sent...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWith House shifting, Senate locks in Ukraine funds
On the heels of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s emotional appeal for continued U.S. support, the Senate voted Thursday to ensure the money keeps flowing for years, even after Republicans take control of the House. Ukraine will receive $44.9 billion in aid as part of the massive $1.7...
Extremists at the vanguard of a siege: The Jan. 6 panel's last word
The voluminous final report from the Capitol attack committee dug deep into the unspoken alliance between Trump allies and far-right groups that showed up to riot.
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With House shifting, Senate locks in Ukraine funds
On the heels of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s emotional appeal for continued U.S. support, the Senate has voted to ensure that money keeps flowing for years, even after Republicans take control of the House next month.
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New York legislature gives itself $32,000 raise, and seven Democrats defect on vote - Washington Examiner
The New York legislature voted to give itself a $32,000 pay raise, becoming lawmakers with the highest salary in the nation.The companion Senate and Assembly bills will now make their way to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has said she supports the hefty hike that raises salaries to $142,000 per year...
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U.S. House to vote on $1.66 trillion spending bill on Friday
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday will vote on a $1.66 trillion government funding bill that provides more money for Ukraine's defense, restricts the Chinese-owned TikTok app and reforms presidential election certification, a top Democrat said.
Dems' massive spending package earmarks billions of dollars for 'environmental justice,' climate crisis
The nearly $2 trillion omnibus package making its way through Congress devotes tens of billions of dollars for climate and environmental equity programs.
IRS Routinely Audited Obama and Biden, Raising Questions Over Delays for Trump
WASHINGTON — The IRS subjected President Donald Trump’s predecessor and his successor to annual audits of their tax returns once they took office, spokespeople for Barack Obama and President Joe Biden said Wednesday, intensifying questions about how Trump escaped such scrutiny until Democrats in...
Trump-era pardon recipients are increasingly back in legal jeopardy
An ABC News analysis of the 238 people who were pardoned or received clemency during the Trump administration has found at least ten who have again faced legal scrutiny.
FBI declines to list other social media companies it paid, says $3.5 mil Twitter payment was 'reimbursement'
The FBI isn't stating what other social media companies the agency gave money to after Fox News confirmed a payment of nearly $3.5 million to Twitter.
Social secretary helps 'people's house' welcome the people
White House holiday parties are back. And the “people's house” is welcoming the people again, with 50,000 visitors expected between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Arizona agrees to take down shipping container border wall to settle Biden lawsuit
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will halt construction of a border wall built of shipping containers after reaching an agreement with the Biden administration.
Exclusive: Biden task force investigating how US tech ends up in Iranian attack drones used against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has launched an expansive task force to investigate how US and western components, including American-made microelectronics, are ending up in Iranian-made drones Russia is launching by the hundreds into Ukraine, multiple officials familiar with the effort tell CNN.
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House passes bill requiring presidential tax audits after revelation Trump skirted scrutiny
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would require annual audits of the president’s tax returns, codifying IRS policy after a congressional committee revealed that the agency did not audit form…
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House Jan. 6 committee releases final report on Trump and the Capitol attack
The House committee has released its final report, the product of its 18-month investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Big changes in how Americans save for retirement could take effect with new spending bill
It would also expand eligibility to part-time workers and allow employers to match against student loan payments.
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New York state lawmakers to be the highest paid in nation at $142,000
"It’s supposed to be the season of giving. Instead it’s the season of taking," Sen. Sue Serino (R-Poughkeepsie) said during the Senate debate on the pay raise.
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These are the last-minute changes the Senate made to the $1.7 trillion omnibus
Senators on Thursday added a list of amendments to a sweeping 4,155-page government funding bill that now heads to the House. During the hours-long voting session, senators voted on a series of&nbs…
thehill.comDemocrats fret as Biden tries to bolster re-election case touting legislative wins
As 2022 draws to a close, President Joe Biden plans to give an upbeat national address Thursday afternoon with a unifying message.
Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales
As the U.S. deals with its deadliest overdose crisis to date, a national crime-prevention group is calling on the Justice Department to clamp down on social media’s role in the spread of fentanyl, the drug largely driving a troubling spike in overdose deaths among teenagers.
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U.S. population growth inches higher in 2022, driven by immigration
The population of the United States accelerated in 2022 from its slowest rate on record, driven by net international immigration, as growth began to recover from a slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Thursday.
Airlines scrap 4,400 U.S. flights as winter storm disrupts holiday travel
Over 4,400 flights have been canceled over a two-day period as a powerful winter storm hits the United States, coinciding with the start of a holiday season that some predict could be the busiest ever.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on $250 million bond
A federal magistrate on Thursday ordered disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on a $250 million personal recognizance bond signed by his parents.
WH chief of staff privately lamented Americans more concerned about gas prices than having 'free pre-K': book
White House chief of staff Ron Klain complained last year as consumer prices surged that Americans weren't as concerned about free pre-K and infrastructure programs.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending package: what made the cut — and what didn't
The bipartisan bill provides billions for Ukraine, pay raises for troops, and disaster aid. Extension of a pandemic-era child tax credit was left out.
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Jan. 6 final report reveals new details, calls for Trump to be barred from office
After interviews with hundreds of witnesses, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has released its final report.
Jan. 6 panel releases Cassidy Hutchinson transcripts: Here are the key takeaways - Washington Examiner
Cassidy Hutchinson revealed that former President Donald Trump privately acknowledged his 2020 election loss and recounted how Trump allies took advantage of her financial status to sway her testimony to the Jan. 6 committee, according to a fresh batch of transcripts from the panel. The Jan. 6...
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The IRS went easy on Trump's tax returns because he used accountants, congressional report says
In 2019, an IRS agent recommended a "limited" examination into Trump's taxes because they were complex, his case was sensitive and he used professional accountants.
www.nbcnews.comGeorge Santos breaks silence amid mounting allegations he misrepresented his résumé
The GOP congressman-elect broke his silence Thursday, three days after the New York Times published a bombshell investigation suggesting that he fabricated key parts of his résumé during the campaign.
Schumer breaks Title 42 spending bill logjam with Sinema’s help
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday morning that he’s reached an agreement with colleagues on amendments to the 4,155-page omnibus so the Senate can pass the bil…
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Five red flags in Trump's taxes
The Joint Committee on Taxation says in a report released this week by Democrats that there are multiple issues that the IRS should be examining.
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Jan. 6 takeaways: Power, pressure and a 'moral struggle'
The House Jan. 6 committee is releasing dozens of witness transcripts from its investigation into the 2021 Capitol attack.
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Capitol riot panel's final report sets out case to try Trump
The congressional panel probing the attack on the U.S. Capitol outlined its case that Trump should face criminal charges.
Zelenskyy's visit to Washington hailed a historic success; Kyiv's energy situation remains dire
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington has been hailed as a historic, diplomatic success. Back home, the lights are out for many in Kyiv.
Biden says 'universal' message of Christmas story should relax political tensions
President Biden said during a Christmas address that the "universal" message of the Christmas story should bring people together, regardless of politics.
Matt Gaetz criticizes McCarthy for not believing in ‘anything’
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) penned dueling op-eds on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) quest to become Speaker that were published in The Dai…
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Military weighs training Ukrainians on Patriot in United States
Since the invasion in February, the U.S. has trained Ukrainians in Europe.
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Christmas is canceled: Almost 7,000 flights scrapped or delayed as bomb cyclone causes travel chaos - Washington Examiner
Christmas travel plans for hundreds of thousands of people are in jeopardy as a "bomb cyclone" brings freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions to various parts of the country. Of flights leaving from and arriving in cities in the United States on Thursday, so far, nearly 2,000 have been...
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Ukrainians hail Zelenskyy after US visit dismissed by Putin
Ukrainians hailed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime visit to the United States as a success, while Russian officials said Thursday that it only fueled the conflict.
apnews.comFormer federal appeals court judge: Trump could be sentenced to prison
J. Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative attorney, thinks the crimes Trump may have committed in trying to overturn the election would require any judge to give him prison time.
Migrants, including young children, brace to face frigid temperatures on El Paso's streets
For the past two weeks, hundreds of migrants have been forced to sleep on the streets of El Paso because space in the city's shelters and churches has been depleted by a sharp increase in migrant arrivals.
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These 5 House Republicans voted for the presidential tax audit bill following Trump revelation
Five House Republicans joined Democrats in voting for a bill on Thursday that would require yearly audits of the sitting president’s tax returns, which was brought up in the chamber after a congres…
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Arizona to remove shipping container wall from Mexico border
Gov. Doug Ducey says Arizona will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the federal government over trespassing on federal lands.
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Government funding bill to bolster U.S. antitrust regulators
A $1.7 trillion government funding bill approved by the U.S. Senate Thursday will bolster U.S. regulators and make it easier for states to bring antitrust lawsuits.
U.S. officials: Russia is increasingly relying on Wagner in Ukraine
The Wagner group is recruiting prisoners to fight on the frontline in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
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China sends more than 30 warplanes toward Taiwan in new military drills - Washington Examiner
China has sent 39 warplanes and three warships toward Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait in a 24-hour period between Wednesday and Thursday, the latest show of force against the smaller island. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said it detected the new warships and planes at 6 a.m. local time on...
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Jan. 6 House committee releases final report on Trump Capitol riot investigation
The Jan. 6 panel voted this week to refer Trump to the DOJ for possible prosecution over efforts to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden.
Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal after unanimous vote
Congress voted unanimously to award Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley the esteemed Congressional Gold Medal.
US says Russia's Wagner Group bought North Korean weapons for Ukraine war
The private Russian military company, the Wagner Group, took delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster Russian forces in Ukraine, a sign of the group's expanding role in that conflict, the White House said on Thursday.
U.S. Congress advances bills targeting war criminals, Russian oligarchs
It comes a day after the Biden administration unveiled new curbs on technology exports to Russia's Wagner military group.
Thousands wait in tent camps in Mexico for a chance to cross the border
By early this week there were about 1,300 in one camp and 3,000 at a second, with many having emigrated from Haiti.
www.nbcnews.comPelosi takes swipe at Trump in her final press conference as speaker
In her final press conference as a leader in Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took one last jab at former President Donald Trump while reflecting on her legacy.
Trevor Bauer reinstated to MLB after ban for domestic abuse reduced - Washington Examiner
MLB ace pitcher Trevor Bauer was reinstated after a ban for domestic and sexual abuse was reduced. Bauer was issued a 324-game ban after a San Diego woman accused him of sexual and domestic abuse, ESPN reported. On Thursday, the MLB announced that the ban was reduced to a 194-game suspension...
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US veterans groups call on Biden for help in Afghan soldier’s asylum case | CNN Politics
A coalition of US veterans groups is calling on President Joe Biden to intervene in the case of an Afghan national who fought alongside US forces and is now facing deportation after being detained at the US-Mexico border.
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Arizona lawyers: Kari Lake election loss lawsuit lacks merit
Lawyers for Arizona election officials say Republican Kari Lake didn’t offer evidence to back her claims of widespread, intentional misconduct on Election Day in challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the governor’s race.
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Trump acknowledged his election loss to McCarthy before Jan. 6, Hutchinson testified
The former White House aide turned star witness for the Capitol riot select panel also shed new light in interviews on pressure from her former lawyer.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill, teeing up House vote
The Senate passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill that funds all government agencies and the Pentagon for the next year. Now it heads to the House.
Donald Trump accused of multi-part conspiracy over 6 January attack
Trump is accused of a "multi-part" conspiracy in panel's final report on the 6 Jan riot.
www.bbc.comCNN Anchor Presses Jan. 6 Committee Member Zoe Lofgren In Tense On-Air Exchange
Republicans are set to take over the House majority next month, and it’s unlikely the ethics committee's GOP members will go after fellow party members.
Forget politics, Biden urges Americans to embrace the Christmas spirit
U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to cast aside the partisan politics that have divided the nation and embrace the caring spirit of the holiday season.
McCaul praises amount of money being sent to Ukraine to fight Russia and urges more - Washington Examiner
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) praised the large amount of aid being sent to Ukraine to fight Russia and argued for more to be sent. McCaul, the incoming chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, laid extensive praise on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an appearance on CNN. He...
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Zelensky address meets divided House GOP preparing to grab purse strings
House Republicans offered mixed reactions to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to a joint meeting of Congress, foreshadowing a bumpier road that his country will face in securing fut…
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Jan. 6 participant arrested after hourslong standoff with the FBI
The man is believed to have brought a hammer to the Capitol during the riot.
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Defiant Zelenskyy tells Congress "this battle cannot be frozen and postponed"
Zelenskyy's trip to Washington, his first out of the country since the Russian invasion in February, comes as Congress is debating an additional $45 billion in aid to Ukraine.
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Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding
Zooey Zephyr worked behind the scenes during Montana's 2021 legislative session to oppose an ultimately unsuccessful effort to ban transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming health care.
apnews.comBiden: Looking back at 2022, I feel more confident about America than ever
As 2022 comes to a close, President Biden reflects on the state of the U.S. economy in an op-ed for Yahoo News.
Matt Gaetz Tells Tucker Carlson It’s ‘North Korea-Style’ to Stand for Zelensky
Fox NewsFlorida Republican congressman Matt Gaetz insisted Thursday that had he joined the vast majority of his colleagues in standing and applauding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before his speech to lawmakers Wednesday, it would have been a “North Korea-style” act.Appearing on Tucker...
Conservationists move to permanently protect areas around proposed Alaskan mine
The United States' top environmental non-profit and a regional land trust have raised $20 million to permanently protect 44,000 acres at an Alaskan watershed, that could be another major roadblock for a controversial proposed mine.
How Maine lobstermen turned a ‘slap in the face’ from the White House into a policy victory
The Maine Lobstermen's Association is encouraged that a rider in the 2023 omnibus will temporarily curb a crippling regulation on its famous and historical industry.
North Korean infantry rockets and missiles delivered in Russia - Washington Examiner
Russian private military contractor Wagner Group received infantry rockets and missiles from North Korea, which were delivered in Russia last month, the White House said.The Biden administration is concerned that North Korea is planning to deliver more military equipment to Russia as President...
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Home sales tumbled more than 7% in November, the 10th straight month of declines
Interest rates are about 1 percentage point lower than they were at the end of October but still a little more than twice what they were at the start of the year.
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New Jersey governor signs wide-ranging restrictions on carrying guns; legal challenge filed
The law limits where guns can be carried throughout the state and tightens application process.
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U.S. tax brackets will change due to inflation. How that affects you.
2022 saw the highest consumer price increases since the 1980s, meaning your money didn't go as far as it used to.
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U.S. House approves Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visit
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned his citizens that Russia could launch attacks over Christmas and urged them to heed air raid alarms.
N.Y. attorney general's office 'looking into' allegations against George Santos
The congressman-elect, who made history last month for being elected as an openly gay Republican, was the subject of a bombshell New York Times investigation Monday.
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Jan. 6 committee report details the scope of Trump's pressure campaign to overturn the election
The committee unveiled its final report late Thursday, capping an 18-month investigation. It's recommending that Congress look to ban Trump from holding future federal office.
www.nbcnews.comHere are the 14 Republican senators who may have doomed their bills in the new GOP House by voting for a major spending bill
McCarthy pledged that bills sponsored by GOP senators who backed the omnibus would be "dead on arrival" in the House if he becomes Speaker.
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend, FTX co-founder plead guilty to criminal charges
Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, pleaded guilty earlier this week, according to newly unsealed court documents
SEAL team commander found dead in California residence
The commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, Robert Ramirez, was found dead in his San Diego County, California, home Monday, the Navy has revealed. Foul play is not suspected and an investigation…
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Indonesia’s bid to woo investors complicated by ‘sex ban’ code
Southeast Asian country’s businesses community is divided on how revised code will affect efforts to attract investment.
WATCH: Tucker Carlson slams Biden and Congress for aiding ‘strip club manager’ Zelensky - Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson railed against President Joe Biden and Congress Wednesday after he said the U.S. government appeared to bow to all the demands of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "The president of Ukraine arrived at the White House dressed like the manager of a strip club and started to...
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Trump tax controversy fuels passage of presidential audits bill
Republicans called the legislation an attack on former President Donald Trump, while Democrats said it was necessary for the integrity of the presidency.
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Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington
At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crosses the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe.
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READ: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks to Congress | CNN Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint meeting of Congress in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, marking his first visit outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. Read his remarks as transcribed by CNN.
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Ukrainian Americans see Zelenskiy visit as promising sign, urge more U.S. support
Ukrainian Americans in Washington saw President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's U.S. visit as a promising sign that displayed strong relations between the countries but also urged more American assistance to defend against the Russian invasion.
Florida court grants DeSantis' petition to investigate pharmaceutical companies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' petition to investigate COVID-19 vaccine developers for wrongdoing was granted by the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells Congress: 'We are united ... the entire free world'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Washington -- making his first known trip outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February.
House passes the $1.7tn US spending bill. But what's in it?
Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.
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Russians buy boots and body armor for the troops, as the Kremlin tries to fix the campaign’s problems | CNN
Schoolchildren raise money for socks, mothers buy winter clothes and sleeping bags, community groups collect donations for body armor.
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Musk says Twitter to add ‘view count’ for posts
Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that the platform will be rolling out a “view count” feature, in which users will be able to see how many people have viewed their tweet. Musk said th…
thehill.comFlorida is the fastest growing state, Census data shows
The Sunshine State saw a 1.9 percent population increase from 2021 to 2022.
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Blinken calls on Afghan Taliban to reverse ban on women at universities
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that the Taliban are trying to sentence Afghanistan's women "to a dark future without opportunity" by banning them from attending universities.
Defense & National Security — Russian, Chinese militaries make moves
As China and Russia were in the midst of new war games on Thursday, Beijing sent 39 aircraft and three warships on military drills toward Taiwan in a show of force against the self-governing democr…
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Ally of ex-Pakistani PM Khan sacked as Punjab chief minister
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — In a major political move, Pakistani authorities before dawn Friday removed Pervez Elahi as the top elected official in the country's populous eastern Punjab province, following his failure to win a vote of confidence from the provincial legislature.
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Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History, where it will be displayed near the casket Till was buried in.
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Analysis: Zelenskiy's U.S. visit leaves unanswered questions
For President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his surprise visit to Washington this week was a clear success: he returns to Europe with new financial and military commitments from the United States and bipartisan support for Ukraine's war with Russia.
Deadly winter storm knocks out power for 1.5m in US and Canada
A winter storm has also disrupted holiday travel, with thousands of flights cancelled in both countries.
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N Korea denies arms supplied for Russian mercenaries in Ukraine
US claims North Korea sent ‘infantry rockets and missiles into Russia’ for use by Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine.
Don Trump Jr. slams Zelensky as ‘welfare queen’ after surprise US visit announced - Washington Examiner
A handful of Republicans criticized Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday just hours ahead of the Ukrainian president’s addresses to the White House and Congress, where he is expected to appeal for additional military aid amid the Russian invasion. Zelensky is expected to make the request during his...
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Brittney Griner authors thank-you letter, asks supporters to write Paul Whelan - Washington Examiner
WNBA star Brittney Griner authored a letter Wednesday thanking all those who supported her during her Russian imprisonment and pushing them to write to Paul Whelan. "Your letters were also bigger than uplifting me," Griner wrote in the letter, which she posted on Instagram. "They showed me the...
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The NFL Sunday Ticket/YouTube deal is good for both the league and Alphabet
The seven-year agreement is going to cost Google's YouTube roughly $2 billion per year for the residential rights of the Sunday Ticket, CNBC reports.
Virginia Democrats pick McClellan as nominee for vacant House seat
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination for the special election in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District to replace the late Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-…
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Biden fumed, dropped f-bombs as border crisis intensified, new book claims
President Biden is reported to have been infuriated by the ongoing crisis at the southern border, according to a new book that says the issue made Biden's 'blood boil.'
Deadly winter storm continues to unleash mayhem: Latest updates
As the holiday travel rush begins, a cross-country storm is bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions and damaging winds.
Virginia Dems move to elect state’s first Black woman to Congress
The district is heavily blue, so McClellan is very likely to win the special election on Feb. 21, when she’ll face off against Republican Leon Benjamin.
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Cassidy Hutchinson told Jan. 6 committee Trump-linked lawyer urged her to "downplay" role in testimony, transcript reveals
Cassidy Hutchinson said before she spoke with the Jan. 6 select committee, her lawyer, who was allied with Trump, urged her to "downplay" her role and say she didn't recall events surrounding the attack.
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The Gay World War? Inside Putin’s warped reality
Whу are Russians so agitated about gay marriages during a bloody war?
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Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese air force incursion
Taiwan scrambled combat jets to warn away 39 Chinese aircraft that entered its southeastern air defence zone, the island's defence ministry said on Thursday.
NY legislators pass bill making them nation's best-paid
Just in time for Christmas, New York legislators passed a bill in both houses on Thursday that will make them the best-paid state lawmakers in the nation.
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Russia’s sole aircraft carrier and naval flagship catches fire amid repair work - Washington Examiner
A small fire broke out on Russia's only aircraft carrier Thursday while it was undergoing repair work, according to Russian state media. The Admiral Kuznetsov, a flagship of the Russian Navy, was in the process of being repaired at a port in the city of Murmansk when it caught fire. But the...
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 129th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Trump seeks to toss E. Jean Carroll sexual assault lawsuit and claims new New York law is unconstitutional | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump asked a federal court on Wednesday to dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit, brought under a new state law in New York, that was filed by the ex-magazine columnist who has accused Trump of rape.
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Former DC officers charged in 2020 death of 20-year-old man - Washington Examiner
Two former Washington, D.C., police officers were convicted this week in the fatal pursuit of a 20-year-old man in 2020. Former Metropolitan Police Department officers Terence Sutton, 38, and Andrew Zabavsky, 54, were convicted of causing the death of Karon Hylton-Brown on Oct. 23, 2020...
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Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home
The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking.
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Read the full final Jan. 6 House select committee report here
The report caps a nearly 18-month investigation that resulted in the historic recommendation that former President Donald Trump be criminally prosecuted.
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Microsoft challenges FTC's block of $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.: Report
Microsoft challenged the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the software giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. for $68.7 billion.
Venezuela opposition looks to overhaul 'interim government'
A group of opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is looking to strip Juan Guaidó of his authority as the internationally recognized head of the country's so-called interim government.
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First transcripts from Jan. 6 committee reveal key witnesses refusing to testify | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection released more than 30 witness interview transcripts Wednesday from key figures who aided former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including the likes of conservative attorney John Eastman and...
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A Secret Report About a CEO’s Sexual Misconduct Was Just Made Public by Congress
Zia Chishti, the politically-connected Washington entrepreneur, sued an ex-employee who he says lied to the Judiciary Committee. An old arbitration report tells another story.
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TikTok staff accessed data to track journalists, ByteDance finds
Chinese parent company of popular video app says the employees responsible are no longer with the company.
Brittney Griner urges fans to write American detainee Paul Whelan
Weeks after her release from Russia, Brittney Griner asked fans to support to another US detainee.
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Hillary Clinton calls Zelensky’s speech ‘extraordinary’ | CNN Politics
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Congress “extraordinary,” saying the country’s fight against Russian aggression has “proven that they are a really good investment for the United States.”
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Court says EU corruption scandal suspect must remain in jail
BRUSSELS (AP) — A former European Parliament vice president suspected of being at the center of one of the European Union’s biggest corruption scandals is to be kept in prison for at least another month, Belgian prosecutors said Thursday.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with help from Republicans
After a delay related to immigration policy, the Senate on Thursday passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill and sent it to the House just one day before a potential partial government shutdown.
TikTok parent company employees inappropriately gained access to American users’ data: report
Employees with the Chinese parent company of video-sharing platform TikTok inappropriately gained access to the user data of American citizens, according to internal emails reviewed by The New York…
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6 takeaways from the Tory Lanez trial as he faces charges for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Closing arguments began on Wednesday in the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is charged with allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here are six key takeaways.
Omnibus bill includes changes to federal drug treatment programs
Several provisions in the spending bill aim to make substance use disorder treatment more accessible.
www.cbsnews.com‘Grievances masquerading as legal claims’: Judge scolds Trump on suit against NY attorney general - Washington Examiner
A federal judge spurned a challenge from former President Donald Trump to undercut New York Attorney General Letitia James's sweeping $250 million civil lawsuit against his business empire Wednesday. Warning that Trump's legal team could get hit with sanctions for their tactics, U.S. District...
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January 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
Jan 6 committee’s final report asserts Donald Trump engaged in a ‘multi-part conspiracy’ to overturn 2020 election.
How the House Jan. 6 committee’s final report came to be
Through televised hearings and rare Republicans willing to publicly criticize Donald Trump, the House Jan. 6 committee tried to get accountability for the Capitol attack.
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The biggest events of 2022
In today’s issue of NotedDC, we’ll look back at some of the biggest political and global events in 2022, shaping life in the U.S. and abroad. Plus: Lawmakers race to fund the government…
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IRS mandatory presidential audit policy goes under spotlight
An IRS policy governing the audits of tax returns filed by U.S. presidents is under new scrutiny. A report published by a House committee finds that the agency failed to perform the mandatory inspection of Donald Trump’s returns as president until Congress pressed for information about the process.
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CALEXIT: What pushed one of California’s biggest counties to consider leaving the state
California has seen more than 220 secession efforts, all of which have failed, but San Bernardino County hopes that studying the possibility will help it get a fair deal.
Southern states see large population increase in 2022 - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedSeveral Southern states were in the top 10 for population growth in 2022, while the number of residents in Northeast and Midwestern states continues to dwindle.The South was the fastest-growing region between 2021 and 2022 by 1.1%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released...
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How cold weather can impact animals in the South
Residents in parts of the U.S. are advised to be on the lookout for turtles, pelicans and other animals impacted by the unseasonably freezing temperatures.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
www.cbsnews.comSpanish govt reforms sedition law in nod to Catalan allies
MADRID (AP) — Spain on Thursday sealed final approval for controversial reforms to the crimes of sedition and embezzlement, a move by the ruling center-left coalition to retain the support of a pro-independence Catalan party and ease tensions in the northeastern region.
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The trouble with Harry and Meghan
Beijing and Moscow, gleefully, are on “Team Harry and Meghan,” and decidedly for self-serving and nefarious reasons. Intentionally or not, the two sidelined British royals, while luxuriously decamp…
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'Nobody ever came': American woman released same day as Griner recounts horror of Russian captivity
Sarah Krivanek was released Dec. 8, the same day that WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Russian captivity.
Biden emphasizes national unity in Christmas address | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden attempted to strike a unifying message in a Christmas speech to the nation that came as he moves into the second half of his term in office.
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Hunter Biden adds former Kushner attorney to legal team
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, has reportedly hired an attorney who previously represented former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner during the FBI’s probe into potential ties betw…
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Zelenskyy's surprise visit to DC was months in the making
The idea of a daring wartime trip by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington had percolated for some time before the surprise visit was revealed just hours ahead of the Ukrainian president’s arrival.
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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump
The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.
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Here are the states where governors are taking emergency measures ahead of massive winter storm
Multiple states are declaring a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring freezing and subzero temperatures to the western, central and northeastern parts of the country. With…
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Pope warns Vatican staff an 'elegant demon' lurks among them
Pope Francis has warned Vatican bureaucrats to beware the devil that lurks among them, saying it is an “elegant demon” that works in people who have a rigid, holier-than-thou way of living the Catholic faith
Arizona Gov. Ducey agrees to dismantle makeshift border wall
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has agreed to deconstruct the makeshift border wall his administration has been building
'If I run, I win': Mitt Romney confident he would win re-election in 2024, but remains unsure if he will run
Utah Senator Mitt Romney told Politico that while he is unsure if he will seek re-election in 2024, he in convinced he would be elected for another term.
Raskin wins top Democratic seat on powerful Oversight Committee
House Democrats voted Thursday to make Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.) the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Reform Committee in the next Congress, a pivotal role in the defense of President Biden…
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Why Zelenskyy's surprise U.S. trip comes at a crucial moment in Putin's war
Beneath the frozen surface of the conflict — now past 300 days — officials in Kyiv have expressed growing fears that the Kremlin plans a major new ground offensive this winter.
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Alabama judge suspended for violating judicial ethics in 2020
An Alabama judge was suspended after he violated judicial ethics in 2020. Blount County Circuit Judge Steven D. King mailed an anonymous letter to the media about local officials.
George and Laura Bush: Women and girls ‘enduring terrible hardship’ under Taliban
Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush spoke out Thursday about the “terrible hardship” Afghan women and girls face under Taliban leadership in their country. “As 2022 …
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NY attorney general looking at controversy over congressman-elect's background
New York Rep.-elect George Santos on Thursday said he plans to address a mounting controversy over discrepancies in his biography
Germany nationalizes gas supplier Uniper after EU approval
The German government says it has nationalized energy company Uniper after the European Union gave its blessing for it to rescue the gas supplier.
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Nearly every state to freeze by Christmas Eve
Temperatures plunged to dangerous levels across the country on Thursday as a continent-spanning cold front moved down from Canada. By Christmas Eve, all lower 48 states can expect temperatures…
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Judge slams Trump suit aimed at blocking N.Y. attorney general probe
He warns the former president and his lawyers over case seeking to stymie Tish James' effort to supervise his business empire.
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In Trump's approach to tax audits, a familiar legal strategy: delay
Delay tactics caused tensions between the IRS and Trump's counsel, mirroring strife in recent Trump court cases.
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Title 42 actually contributes to increased migration numbers, data suggests
What is the real impact of Title 42 and how could it contribute to record border crossings?
Fiji calls in military after close election is disputed
Fijian police say they are calling in the military to help maintain security following a close election last week that is now being disputed.
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Taliban minister defends ban on women's university studies
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government has broken his silence over his decision to ban women from universities
Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot
The Oath Keepers and Proud Boys had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.
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How raising interest rates helps fight inflation and high prices
The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate 11 times since March 2022 as it tries to tame consumer goods prices.
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'All eyes are on El Paso,' the latest epicenter of migrant surge
El Paso, Texas, is at the center of a spike in asylum-seekers and other migrants as the Supreme Court decides the fate of the Title 42 immigration policy
Priest recalls George Santos' financial need – saying family couldn't afford mother's funeral
Santos, whose resume has come under scrutiny since he won his congressional election in November, says he'll address questions next week.
www.cbsnews.comKari Lake trial to be Arizona governor lacks day 1 shockers
Since her loss in the Arizona governor’s race, Republican Kari Lake has claimed the election was stolen and promised bombshells showing she was the rightful winner.
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Unidentified drones sighted flying over US government nuclear labs - Washington Examiner
Freedom of Information Act requests by the Washington Examiner have returned four reports of unidentified airborne vehicle intrusions at sensitive U.S. government nuclear laboratories between March 2018 and April 2021. In each case, security officers failed to identify the operator of these...
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Should Secretary Mayorkas be fired? Hear what this border town says
El Paso residents say the migrant crisis is bad, but are split on whether Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should stay in power.
An animal tranquilizer is showing up in the nation's illicit drug supply
Xylazine is often found in combination with fentanyl and other opioids.
Taliban minister defends ban on women's university studies
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government has broken his silence over his decision to ban women from universities.
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More than 800 passengers evacuated after fire breaks out on Staten Island ferry
FDNY officials confirmed five people suffered minor injuries, and three were taken to a local hospital.
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US believes Wagner mercenary group is expanding influence and took delivery of North Korean arms | CNN Politics
Newly downgraded US intelligence suggests the Russian mercenary group Wagner has assumed expanded influence and is recruiting convicts – including some with serious medical conditions – from prisons to supplement Moscow’s flagging military.
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Real coffee, but a fake 'Starbucks' in piracy-ridden Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Everything from the signboard outside down to the napkins bears the official emblem of the top international coffee chain.
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ACLU of New Mexico sues Albuquerque over treatment of homeless
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is suing the city of Albuquerque over its treatment of the city’s homeless population.
Biodiversity group says omnibus puts right whale ‘on an irreversible extinction trajectory’
The Center for Biological Diversity on Thursday said the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package moving through Congress will put North Atlantic right whales on the path toward an “irreversibl…
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On a roll: Croatia set for new currency, borderless travel
More than nine years after Croatia became the European Union’s newest member, the country is on a roll to make the most of its status as the EU member in the Balkans.
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For El Paso migrants, an epic journey is followed by a long wait
Migrants allowed into the US face difficult choices about where to go next and how to get there.
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Exclusive: Pelosi’s California home didn’t receive security review in four years before October’s violent attack, Capitol Police chief says | CNN Politics
Before the violent attack on her husband in late October, the security of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s California home had not been assessed by United States Capitol Police since 2018, Police Chief Thomas Manger told CNN’s Pamela Brown in an exclusive interview Tuesday.
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Gender self-determination to be granted in Spain, Scotland
Lawmakers in Spain and Scotland have passed gender self-determination bills allowing citizens over 16 to change their registered gender without medical supervision.
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Four retiring senators score more than $1.7B in earmarks in giant spending bill
Four retiring senators secured more than $1.7 billion in funding for pet projects and initiatives through earmarks in the $1.7 trillion spending bill.
Seoul: North Korean hackers stole $1.2B in virtual assets
South Korea's spy agency says North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won ($1.2 billion) in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years, more than half of it this year alone.
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NFL Sunday Ticket goes to YouTube in $2 billion annual deal
The league had been in negotiations for a while to find a new owner for Sunday Ticket. Apple, Amazon and Disney’s ESPN were among the bidders.
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Jennifer McClellan is poised to make history in Virginia after winning Democratic nomination to succeed late Rep. Donald McEachin | CNN Politics
Jennifer McClellan has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in the special election to succeed the late Rep. Donald McEachin, the commonwealth’s Democratic Party announced early Thursday morning in a news release, putting her in prime position to become the...
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Japan adopts plan to maximize nuclear energy, in major shift
Japan has adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones.
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Target recalls kids’ weighted blankets after two girls die of asphyxiation
Target recalled more than 200,000 children’s weighted blankets on Thursday after two girls were reportedly entrapped inside one and died of asphyxiation in the spring. The U.S. Consumer Produ…
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EXPLAINER: Forest carbon credits aim to offset pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, airlines have offered passengers concerned by climate change an option: For an extra cost, cancel out the carbon dioxide pollution from their share of a flight, by paying to protect trees.
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'Leave now': Biden issues dire warning on monster winter storm sweeping US
President Biden on Thursday warned travelers to "leave now" or face canceled plans amid a massive winter storm sweeping the Great Plains and the Midwest.
UN council adopts resolution urging end to Myanmar violence
The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar.
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Target recalls Pillowfort weighted blankets for kids after two deaths | CNN
Target stores are recalling more than 200,000 weighted blankets for children that have been sold by the retailer from December 2018 through September 2022. The Pillowfort brand blankets can trap children inside if they unzip them and enter the blanket.
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Long-cut phones ring again in Ethiopia's Tigray, bring grief
For a year and a half, phone calls to people trying to survive one of the world’s worst conflicts didn’t go through.
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Zelenskyy's address to Congress puts him in a category with Churchill, Netanyahu and Mandela
Addresses by foreign leaders are not unprecedented, but they are relatively uncommon.
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House passes bill that would reform presidential audit process | CNN Politics
The House passed legislation Thursday that would reform the Internal Revenue Service’s presidential audit process just days after Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee released a report showing the program did not work properly in relation to former President Donald Trump’s taxes.
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CDC issues warning about rise of invasive strep A infections in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Thursday warning clinicians and public health authorities about a recent rise in invasive strep A infections in chil…
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Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines
The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines
Covid-19 and overdose deaths drive U.S. life expectancy to a 25-year low
A baby born in 2021 can expect to live 76.4 years, down from 78.8 in 2019.
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India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19
India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19 after an increase in cases in neighboring China.
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Insight: China lacked a 'zero COVID' exit plan. Its people are paying the price.
At the public hospital in Shanghai where Nora, a 30-year-old doctor, works, tension has spiraled since China relaxed its stringent zero-COVID policy on Dec. 7.
China limits how it defines COVID deaths in official count
A Chinese health official says the country only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, a narrow definition that limits the numbers of deaths being reported as the virus surges following the easing of pandemic-related restrictions.
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China's stretched health system braces for peak in COVID infections
China is expecting a peak in COVID-19 infections within a week, a health official said, with authorities predicting extra strain on the country's health system even as they downplay the disease's severity and continue to report no new deaths.
Uganda gets Ebola vaccine doses for trial on Sudan strain
Uganda’s government says it has received more than 5,000 doses of Ebola vaccines for a clinical trial to assess their protection against the Sudan strain of the virus that caused an outbreak with over 50 deaths.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Thursday warning clinicians and public health authorities about a recent rise in invasive strep A infections in chil…
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US life expectancy falls to lowest levels since 1996 due to COVID, drug overdoses: CDC
Two new CDC studies published Thursday found life expectancy fell to 76.4 years in 2021, the lowest recorded since 1996 -- mostly due to COVID and drug overdose deaths.
China COVID deaths probably running above 5,000 per day - UK research firm Airfinity
More than 5,000 people are probably dying each day from COVID-19 in China, health data firm Airfinity estimated, offering a dramatic contrast to official data from Beijing on the country's current outbreak.
Americans can once again get free COVID-19 tests — here's how
The Biden administration announced that all US households would be able to order 4 free at-home tests through COVIDTests.gov.
