President Joe Biden with Customs and Border Protection officers on a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 8.Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images file
Biden sees Ukraine aid as a priority. But to get it, he must solve a vexing immigration puzzle.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has said his work to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia is among his signature accomplishments, but now the fate of funding America's ally has become enmeshed with the most vexing policy challenge he’s faced in office: immigration.
Liz Cheney suggests she won't run for president if it helps Donald Trump, says she'll back "pro-Constitution" candidates "no matter their party"
"I won't do anything that would help him," Liz Cheney said, when asked about possibly running as a third-party candidate against Donald Trump.
www.cbsnews.comTrump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case
Lawyers for Trump filed a notice of appeal indicating that they will challenge the decision rejecting Trump’s bid to derail the case headed to trial in March.
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Trump visits Manhattan court to blast NYAG case, praises appellate ruling in his favor
Former President Donald Trump called the non-jury New York civil trial against him and his business a “weaponization of justice," and again bashed the proceedings and lawsuit as “election interference."
First on CNN: Federal prosecutors file new criminal case against Hunter Biden | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors have filed a new criminal case against Hunter Biden, people briefed on the matter said.
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House Republicans unveil resolution to authorize Biden impeachment investigation
Formalizing the impeachment investigation into President Biden could give Republicans more legal firepower, while the White House dismissed it as a "stunt."
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Ukraine still hopeful for US aid package after Senate setback
Senate Republicans blocked a $110bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
www.bbc.comThe GOP's slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy's retirement
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s margin for error in getting Republican priorities through the House is getting slimmer. The expulsion of Rep.
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Federal judge rejects bid to keep Trump off the ballot in Arizona
The lawsuit was filed by a little-known presidential candidate who cited the Constitution's 14th Amendment.
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Why Ramaswamy got most 'boos' at Republican debate as he went after Haley, Christie
Ramaswamy was booed at least four times at the Republican primary debate on Wednesday, underlining his relatively divisive role in the field
DeSantis, Haley spar over support for bathroom bills during their tenures as governor: 'You are lying'
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley traded barbs Wednesday over their past positions on bathroom access for transgender people during the fourth GOP presidential primary debate.
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi has been selected to be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace George Santos after he was expelled from the U.S.
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Elon Musk demands Bob Iger ‘be fired’ after Disney pulled ads from X | CNN Business
Elon Musk wants Bob Iger fired.
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Trump's 'dictator' remark puts 2024 campaign right where Biden wants it
The president's team used the remarks by the GOP frontrunner to showcase why Biden views Trump as a threat to democracy.
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Why are some Republicans opposing more aid for Ukraine?
Waning interest in Ukraine and mounting border concerns give the party a potent political weapon.
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And the grand total of times candidates attacked Trump on the debate stage is…
The volume of attacks directed at other GOP rivals underscores how the debates have largely been a fight for second place.
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Alan Hostetter, ex-police chief who brought hatchet to Capitol on Jan. 6, sentenced to 11 years in prison
A former California police chief who brought a hatchet to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in the siege.
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New York Democrats nominate former congressman for special election to succeed George Santos | CNN Politics
New York Democrats have nominated former Rep. Tom Suozzi for the special election to succeed expelled Republican Rep. George Santos.
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McCarthy exit underscores House GOP's perilously slim majority
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is leaving the House at the end of this year, and House Republicans appear candidly aware of the slim margins they are navigating.
Trump appeals ruling denying his immunity claims in his federal election interference case
The former president’s lawyers also requested that all further proceedings in the case be paused until his appeal is resolved.
www.nbcnews.comHouse votes to censure Democratic Rep. Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with some Democratic votes, but most Democrats stood by Bowman in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink accuses DeSantis, Ramaswamy of deliberately false attacks
BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink fought back against Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy after they took aim at the asset manager during the Republican debate.
Haley claims TikTok can fuel antisemitism and more debate moments you may have missed
Nikki Haley claimed TikTok can fuel antisemitism, Christie went after Trump and other notable Republican debate moments you may have missed
Democratic support for Biden ticks up on handling of Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll says
President Joe Biden is getting slightly more support among Democrats for his handling of the decades-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Texas woman with risky pregnancy granted abortion despite state ban
Kate Cox sued Texas to have an abortion after her foetus was diagnosed with a lethal condition.
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Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments that could raise minimum wage to $13
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday to increase the state’s minimum tipped wage.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump was the only consistent winner from all the GOP debates
Trump's gamble has paid dividends: of the entire GOP presidential playing field, he's the only candidate to come out of debates unscathed.
OnPolitics: Top takeaways from the fourth Republican debate
If Republican voters tuned in for a genteel exchange of ideas, they didn’t get it.
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Desperation grows among Palestinians trapped with little aid as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza
Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians can seek refuge.
apnews.comExclusive: U.K. Foreign Secretary Cameron's immigration's warning to senators
"He said he lost on Brexit because of immigration," Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) recalled. "He said, 'If you don't fix immigration, immigration will fix you.'”
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A buoyant Trump attends his N.Y. fraud trial as appeals court pauses ruling on his businesses
The former president is also scheduled to testify Monday as the defense’s last witness.
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Penn's president apologizes for response on how to handle calls for 'genocide of Jews'
The University of Pennsylvania's president is the facing backlash and apologizing for her response to questions about those calling for the "genocide of Jews."
The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars
The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice. Washington is warning them that if the price of certain drugs is too high, the government might cancel their patent protection and allow rivals to make their own versions.
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Liz Cheney says she was disgusted by school leaders’ testimony to Congress on antisemitism | CNN Politics
Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday weighed in on controversial comments from university leaders on antisemitism and genocide, calling their testimony on Capitol Hill this week “disgusting” and “stunning.”
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Trump returns to court as New York fraud trial nears its end
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week.
www.cbsnews.comGOP presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump, and other moments from the debate
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
apnews.comNikki Haley says TikTok makes people ‘17% more antisemitic, more pro-Hamas’
Republican presidential contender mocked for claim about Chinese-owned app during primary debate on Wednesday night
Democrats' choice to replace George Santos is lukewarm on abortion, violated federal law over 300 times with his stock trades, and once said Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is 'common sense'
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, a more moderate Democrat, previously launched an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2022.
Hunter Biden's ex-business associate Tony Bobulinski demands Biden 'stop lying' about 2017 meeting
Hunter Biden’s former business partner Tony Bobulinski is demanding President Biden “stop lying" about his meeting with him and called on him to “correct the record."
Social Security clawbacks hit a million more people than agency chief told Congress
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
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Israel accused of killing journalist
An Israeli attack left a Reuters journalist dead, the news agency said. It's Thursday's news.
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Joni Ernst says Biden Department of Education deserves an 'F' amid low office use
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is highlighting the Department of Education's low occupancy rate of its office space in Washington, D.C., in the face of growing concerns about students dealing with the largest learning loss in 30 years after pandemic school closures.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNo reelection campaign for Democratic representative after North Carolina GOP redrew U.S. House map
A second-term Democratic congresswoman is not going to seek reelection to the U.S. House as long as the North Carolina General Assembly’s new redistricting maps stay in place.
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A report rips Disney for freebies to its local board. It omits gifts to top Florida politicians.
An audit endorsed by a Ron DeSantis-backed board has accused Disney of influence-peddling “akin to bribes.” It also dished out money to Florida legislators.
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Second gentleman rips ‘lack of moral clarity’ among university leaders amid rising tide of antisemitism | CNN Politics
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff criticized the rising tide of antisemitism over the two months since Hamas’ attack on Israel during remarks at the National Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday.
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Washington Post staffers launch 24-hour walkout
Reporters, producers, editors and business-side staffers are walking off the job as contract negotiations stall and layoffs loom.
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Candidate for George Santos’ old seat convicted for his actions in January 6 Capitol attack | CNN Politics
A New York man who filed to run for ousted Rep. George Santos’ seat in the House of Representatives was found guilty of several charges stemming from the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
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Israel war cabinet minister's son killed in Gaza fighting
Gadi Eisenkot's son Gal, 25, died after a tunnel shaft exploded in northern Gaza, Israeli media say.
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Rights groups say Israeli strikes on journalists in Lebanon were likely deliberate
Two international human rights groups say two Israeli strikes that killed a Reuters videographer and wounded six other journalists in south Lebanon nearly two months ago were apparently deliberate and a direct attack on civilians
Russia luring migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine
The BBC has seen evidence of foreigners without valid visas being sent to a military camp near Ukraine.
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New York Democrats pick Tom Suozzi as their candidate for George Santos’ seat
Suozzi left Congress last year to run for governor, losing to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the primary.
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Defense bill scores big wins for GOP on drag shows, DEI and COVID vaccines, internal House memo says
A memo written by the House Armed Services Committee is being sent around to Republican lawmakers touting conservative policy wins in the National Defense Authorization Act.
McCarthy's constituents 'don't blame him,' but worry about losing their voice in Congress
McCarthy's announcement that he's retiring early from the House prompted sadness, but not surprise, in his Central Valley district, which is the most Republican in California.
US touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands and water
Top U.S. officials say they are entering a new era of collaboration with Native American and Alaska Native leaders in managing public lands, water and other resources.
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Pennsylvania governor slams University of Pennsylvania president's 'absolutely shameful' House testimony
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) slammed University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill's testimony in front of Congress this week as "absolutely shameful" after she gave a controversial response on punishments for antisemitism on campus.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak seeks to prevent right-wing revolt with 'toughest immigration law ever'
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to shelve some human rights laws in order to get his flagship Rwanda policy through parliament.
UNLV shooting: Ex-professor had 'target list' when he killed three on campus
Officials said being denied "several" jobs at various colleges may have been a motive for the shooting.
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CNN plans unsanctioned GOP debates in Iowa, New Hampshire
The Republican National Committee is expected to consider allowing presidential candidates to participate in other debates.
www.politico.comPutin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Putin hasn’t yet announced his intention to run again, but he is widely expected to do so in the coming days.
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House panel opening investigation into Harvard, MIT and UPenn after antisemitism hearing
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
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Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed by Israeli tank, investigation finds
An Israeli army tank killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured six other journalists in Lebanon while they were filming cross-border shelling on Oct. 13, a Reuters investigation has found.
www.reuters.comMarking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris 'have your back'
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says American Jews are “feeling alone” and “in pain” as he denounces rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, particularly amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
apnews.comMcCarthy’s Exit May Create Even More Headaches for the Tiny G.O.P. Majority
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that he would leave Congress came as little surprise to his closest colleagues, but his decision to do so a year before the end of his term poses challenges for his party. It will shrink Republicans’ already razor-thin majority in the House as...
U.S. to conduct flight operations in Guyana as concerns mount over border spat
The United States on Thursday said it would conduct flight operations within Guyana that build on its routine engagement as Britain and Brazil expressed concerns about growing border tensions between Guyana and Venezuela.
House Education Committee to investigate Harvard, UPenn, and MIT discipline policies
The House Education and the Workforce Committee announced Thursday that it is launching an investigation into Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania after the universities' presidents all refused to say whether calling for the genocide of…
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Russia tricks US actors into appearing in propaganda videos
Videos of actors like Elijah Wood posted on Cameo have been used to spread falsehoods about Ukraine.
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New York Mayor Eric Adams visits D.C. to address migrant issues
The Democratic mayor has criticized what he calls the federal government's lack of support and financial aid to help the city deal with the influx of more than 113,000 migrants.
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Trump attends New York civil fraud trial as accounting expert testifies for defense | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump was in court for his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday where an accounting expert is expected to testify.
www.cnn.comTwo GOP presidential debates are set for Iowa and New Hampshire in January before voting begins
Two Republican presidential primary debates have been scheduled in Iowa and New Hampshire in January, not long before each state’s GOP nominating contest.
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Rep. Kathy Manning won't run for reelection after North Carolina redistricting
Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC) announced on Thursday that she would not be seeking reelection in the House due to the newly drawn congressional maps that would likely deliver her seat to Republicans in 2024.
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UN chief invokes rarely used power to push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
In a dramatic move, Guterres wrote to members of the Security Council and urged them to collectively call for a full humanitarian cease-fire.
UPenn loses $100m donation after House testimony
It comes after presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn testified to Congress about antisemitism on campus.
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House votes to censure Rep Jamaal Bowman for fire alarm stunt
The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York for falsely pulling a fire alarm in late September.
University presidents face investigation, walk back responses after heated hearing on antisemitism
The leaders of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT issued statements following condemnation for their responses during Tuesday's hearing.
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Legal weed takes effect in Ohio as lawmakers try to change voter-passed law
Adults can now possess up to 2.5 ounces of weed and grow up to six plants.
www.politico.com3 Contentious Exchanges at the College Antisemitism Hearing
On Tuesday, the presidents of three leading American universities — Claudine Gay of Harvard, Sally Kornbluth of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Elizabeth Magill of the University of Pennsylvania — were at the center of a contentious congressional hearing on antisemitism on college...
Israel designates safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians and aid groups say it offers little relief
Israel has designated a small slice of land along Gaza’s Mediterranean coast as a safe zone. It says waves of people fleeing the war can find protection from airstrikes and receive humanitarian supplies for their families there.
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Analysis: As Western unity on Ukraine falters, Putin eyes a slow-burn win | CNN
This is the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin has been waiting for: when he doesn’t really need to do much, and can call it a win.
www.cnn.comIsrael and US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza
The United States strongly supports Israel in its war against Hamas, but is increasingly at odds with its Middle East ally over what will happen to the Gaza Strip once the war winds down.
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Georgia legislature approves new congressional maps and sends them to Brian Kemp
The Georgia House of Representatives approved a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan Thursday, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) to be signed into law.
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Israeli military says it's surrounded the home of architect of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
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Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings
Denmark's parliament on Thursday passed a law making it illegal to burn the Koran in public places, seeking to deescalate tensions with Muslim countries after a spate of Danish protests during which Islam's holy book was burned, causing outrage.
Trump wants election subversion case paused while he appeals judge’s ruling on presidential immunity | CNN Politics
Donald Trump will appeal the decision by a federal judge in Washington, DC, to reject his attempts to dismiss the election subversion case against him.
www.cnn.comLive updates | Widening Israeli offensive in southern Gaza worsens dire humanitarian conditions
The Israeli military hit Rafah in southern Gaza overnight, residents say, as United Nations officials warn there are no safe places left in the besieged territory.
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Comer, Jordan post official notice for Hunter Biden deposition next week, despite his refusal to commit
FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee and Judiciary Committee posted an official notice for Hunter Biden’s deposition next week, despite the president’s son refusing to commit to appearing to testify behind closed doors.
The Excerpt podcast: Republicans turn on each other in fourth debate
USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey recaps the fourth GOP presidential primary debate. Plus, more of today's top stories.
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Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a huge blast at an explosives depot
The president of Seychelles has declared a state of emergency after a huge blast at an explosives depot that followed deadly flooding in other parts of the country’s main island.
apnews.comCalifornia’s budget deficit swells to record $68B as tax revenue falls
The shortfall threatens to force the state’s deepest spending cuts in a decade.
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Antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections spreading in Ukraine amid war with Russia, CDC says
A new report from the CDC published Thursday found antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections are spreading in Ukraine amid its war with Russia.
White House won't commit to Biden meeting with GOP on border bill despite demands
President Joe Biden will not heed Republican calls for a meeting over immigration reform, the White House said Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia Republicans approve new US House map, setting up fresh court battle
Republican lawmakers in Georgia on Thursday approved a new map of U.S. House of Representatives districts for the 2024 election that maintains their current 9-5 advantage while creating a court-ordered majority-Black district west of Atlanta. In order to preserve Republicans' statewide...
Ukraine war live updates: Putin's spy chief says Ukraine could become a 'second Vietnam' for the U.S. as it drags on resources
President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans Wednesday for a fresh tranche of aid for Kyiv, warning that victory for Russia in Ukraine would strengthen Moscow.
Despite latest wave of mass shootings, Senate Democrats struggle to bring attention to gun control
Democrats in the Senate have made several attempts over the past month to inject some urgency into the gun control fight.
www.cbsnews.comThe UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics
The U.K. government says that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted high-profile British politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyberespionage and “malicious cyberactivity” as part of sustained attempts to interfere in U.K. political processes.
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'Squad' Dems double down on 'genocide' accusations against Israel, say IDF is 'targeting civilians'
Rep. Cori Bush, D-MO., hosted other "Squad" Democrats on Thursday in condemning Israel as an "apartheid state" and accusing it of genocide.
Defense policy bill includes short-term extension of controversial government surveillance program | CNN Politics
A critical annual defense policy bill that lawmakers are pushing to pass before the end of the year will include a short-term extension of a controversial government surveillance program.
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Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group
Up to 600 North Koreans have "vanished" after being forcibly deported by China in October, a Seoul-based human rights group said on Thursday, warning they may face imprisonment, torture, sexual violence and execution in the isolated state.
Ospreys had safety issues long before they were grounded. A look at the aircraft's history
When the U.S. military took the extraordinary step of grounding its fleet of V-22 Ospreys this week, it wasn't reacting just to the recent deadly crash of the aircraft off the coast of Japan.
apnews.comVoting companies go to court over 2020 election claims as Trump returns to the ballot
Defamation lawsuits filed by the voting companies are expected to drag Trump allies and reams of evidence into court next year.
www.nbcnews.comFacing a Conservative revolt, UK leader Sunak says judges won't stop him sending migrants to Rwanda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will “do what is necessary” to revive a blocked deal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, even if it means ignoring human rights laws.
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Chris Christie looks for a new path to victory ahead of 2024: Game-changers in New Hampshire
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie visited college campuses in New Hampshire, where students asked him about mass shootings and student loan debt.
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DOJ charges 2 Russian officers with global hacking campaign targeting US, UK intelligence officials
The Russian intelligence officers allegedly engaged in a hacking campaign targeting military and government officials in the U.S., U.K., Ukraine and NATO countries.
Jon Rahm jumping from PGA Tour to LIV with over $300 million deal: Report
Golfer Jon Rahm is reportedly jumping from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf and is expected to receive a lucrative payday for his move.
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Why is Vivek Ramaswamy doubling down on conspiracy theories?
The Republican candidate mentioned several fringe ideas during Wednesday's debate.
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Ally-friendly ‘Buy American’ requirement makes it into compromise NDAA
Negotiators adopted language from Rep. Donald Norcross that would codify into law an executive order by President Joe Biden.
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Hunter's ex-business associate blasts Biden's new claim about son's business dealings: 'Complete malarkey'
President Biden's claim it's a "bunch of lies" that he ever interacted with his son Hunter's business associates is being refuted by one of those very ex-associates.
Trump legal news brief: Trump appeals Chutkan’s immunity ruling — and seeks immediate halt to election interference trial
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump file an appeal of rulings by Judge Tanya Chutkan that stated Trump was not protected from prosecution for his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
The leaders of China and the European Union have held wide-ranging talks that included their disputes over trade and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine.
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North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer's son in police chase that ends in deputy's death
Cramer's office and state authorities say Ian Cramer, 42, was driving a family SUV reported as stolen and being chased when it crashed into a police cruiser on the side of a road that rammed into a deputy standing behind it.
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Iran's Raisi tells Putin in Moscow that West backs Gaza "genocide"
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West on Thursday of supporting "genocide" by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza, at the start of talks in Moscow with President Vladimir Putin.
Senate leaders silent on potential expulsion of Sen. Menendez after Rep. Santos ousted
Senate leaders won't say whether they will pursue the expulsion of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey amid his bribery scandal and federal indictment.
2 Russian intel officers charged with hacking into U.S. and British government agencies
The suspects are accused of trying to influence British politics, including an election in 2019.
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Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder trisomy 18
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
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Republican senators urge Biden to step in after Schumer vote fails over border dispute
Several Republican senators said on Thursday they are no longer having productive negotiations with Senate Democrats on a border deal that is critical to passing $111 billion in foreign spending and are urging President Joe Biden to get involved.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing
Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security experts say is destined to serve as a strategic outpost for Beijing’s navy.
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Desperate families of Israeli-American hostages plead with White House to get creative for loved ones release | CNN Politics
For some of the family members of the Israeli-Americans that Hamas is believed to have taken hostage, evenings can feel especially excruciating.
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Pentagon says further military aid to Ukraine a ‘smart investment,’ will prevent larger war in Europe
The Pentagon is calling on Congress to pass additional security aid to Ukraine, saying that doing so would be a "smart investment" and prevent a wider war within Europe.
House Republicans to move forward on formalizing Biden impeachment inquiry next week
The House Rules Committee announced Thursday it will consider a resolution next week to formalize Republicans impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea
The Australian government has signed a security pact with its nearest neighbor Papua New Guinea that strengthens Australia’s place as the preferred security partner in a region where China’s influence is growing.
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Exclusive: 50 days in Hamas captivity - Thai man recalls beatings and bleakness
Farm labourer Anucha Angkaew's first-person account offers a glimpse into what many hostages endured - and some continue to endure.
Kenya follows Malawi in sending farm workers to Israel amid Hamas war
Kenya follows Malawi in sending casual farm workers to fill a labour shortage on Israel's farms.
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A China brawl looms for House Republicans
GOP lawmakers are struggling to cut a deal to curb U.S. investment funds flowing to China.
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Migrant encampments surging at border in Jacumba Hot Springs: Reporter's Notebook
The number of encampments at the border is growing and many of the people do not speak English.
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
Indonesia is considering granting visa-free entry to nationals of 20 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Germany, Britain and France, to boost its tourism and economy, its tourism minister said on Thursday.
FBI spy tool reforms stalled after Johnson reverses course on FISA
Lawmakers have vowed all year to reform a powerful government surveillance tool that is set to expire at the end of the month, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reached an agreement with congressional leaders this week that would table reforms well into next year.
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and the ones who've dropped out
With the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions over, the 2024 race for president is officially set.
www.cbsnews.comDemocracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in Canada
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of the Chinese territory’s police after moving to Toronto.
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Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intelligence community with spear phishing campaign
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan to work towards peace deal
The two neighbours have been involved in a decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
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A deluge of violent messages: How a surge in threats to public officials could disrupt American democracy | CNN Politics
By the time the FBI first showed up to Kevin Patrick Smith’s home in early February, he’d already left dozens of threatening voice messages for US Senator Jon Tester.
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Rick Santorum is back — the ‘patron saint’ of every 2024 long-shot campaign
The 2012 Republican presidential candidate is back in the conversation in Iowa.
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Top abortion group faced wrath of AOC's office for neglecting key priority to protect Dem majority: book
According to a new book, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was incensed after top abortion groups, including Planned Parenthood, rebuffed her move to repeal the Hyde Amendment.
Mexico focuses on looking for people falsely listed as missing, ignores thousands of disappeared
Mexico’s government is pouring resources into detecting what it suggests are “fake” missing people. It says they are cases reported by political opponents to embarrass the government, or kidnapped people who return home but don’t notify authorities.
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"Objection!" One word frequently echoes through the courtroom at Trump's civil fraud trial
Objections are usually rare during bench trials, but there have been hundreds in the civil case against Trump.
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Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson pleads not guilty in attempted mid-flight sabotage
An off-duty pilot who is accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines jet in mid-flight from a cockpit jumpseat pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
The National Retail Federation has revised a report released in April that pulls back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink, which measures overall loss in inventory, including theft.
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Karin Kneissl, the Austrian ex-minister who moved to Russia
Karin Kneissl danced with the Russian leader at her wedding. Now she's building a new life in Russia.
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McCarthy's exit and the ripple effects back home
Some of California's Republican incumbents could be in serious trouble.
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Las Vegas campus shooting leaves 4 dead, including suspect
A lone shooter opened fire on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding a fourth before the suspect was shot dead by police, authorities said at a news briefing hours afterward.
White House sidesteps question about Biden dumping 'Bidenomics' branding
The White House insists President Joe Biden is not reconsidering the idea of "Bidenomics" despite not using the term in more than a month.
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Biden open to policy changes on the border as his push for Ukraine funding stalls | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is sending a clear message to Democratic negotiators on Capitol Hill that he is open to striking a compromise with Republicans on border security in order to get talks on funding for Ukraine back on track.
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These three Democrats voted to censure ‘Squad’ Rep. Jamaal Bowman
New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bomwan, a member of the "Squad," was censured by the House on Thursday, garnering three votes from members of his own party.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
Wall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Thursday and continues to hang near its highest level since March 2022.
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What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel | CNN
Simchat Greyman had to pause several times when describing the evidence of sexual violence he saw when recovering the bodies of victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.
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Netherlands court sets sentencing date for man convicted in Canada of cyberbullying
A court in the Netherlands says it will rule in two weeks on the sentence for a man convicted in Canada in a notorious cyberbullying case
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
The Home Secretary James Cleverly says he's "incredibly disappointed" by Meta's decision to automatically encrypt all messages
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Arizona congressman: DHS response to Tucson border crisis has made things worse
EXCLUSIVE — The congressman who represents an Arizona border district where thousands of immigrants are illegally entering the United States each day said the Department of Homeland Security's response of shutting down the international port of entry has made the situation worse.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFilings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fall
U.S. applications for jobless benefits ticked up last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits fell after hitting its highest level in two years last week.
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UPS fires about 35 newly organized US workers, Teamsters union says
The Teamsters union that represents U.S. workers at United Parcel Service on Thursday said it would respond to the firing of about 35 newly organized workers at the delivery company by filing unfair labor practice charges and potentially striking.
Gaza hostage talks hit roadblock, raising fears of prolonged captivity
U.S. officials are increasingly worried that the roadblocks they are encountering in the hostage talks will lead to Americans’ prolonged captivity in Gaza.
www.politico.comTrump seeks pause of federal election trial to challenge immunity ruling
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked for a pause while they challenge the ruling that he is not immune from prosecution.
Japan pledges $4.5B more in aid for Ukraine, including $1B in humanitarian funds
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help support the war-torn country’s recovery efforts
Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel has called a ‘dead man walking’ | CNN
The Israeli prime minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces had surrounded the house of Yahya Sinwar, potentially closing in on the top Hamas official in Gaza – and the man most wanted by Israeli authorities.
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Former UK police officers sentenced for sending racist messages about Meghan, royals
Six former London police officers were given suspended prison sentences for sharing offensive and racist messages on WhatsApp, including references to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
‘Stalemate’ on AIDS relief to drag into 2024
Discussions about a compromise that would extend the program have collapsed.
www.politico.comEurope's talks on world-leading AI rules paused after 22 hours and will start again Friday
European Union talks on comprehensive artificial intelligence regulations were paused after 22 straight hours.
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Santos riots: Police fire tear gas at supporters rioting
Pele's former football club has been relegated for the first time in 111 years, resulting in riots across Santos.
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Israel considers flooding Hamas tunnels as it pursues top leader thought to be hiding underground
The IDF has said the tunnels have been used to conceal hostages, weapons and fighters who can travel without exposing themselves to airstrikes and ambush invading ground forces.
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Rubio introduces bill to crack down on 'malign foreign influence' in American schools
Rubio's bill aims to protect U.S. schools by banning relationships with foreign adversaries and enforcing disclosure policies.
Pravda and Prejudice: Vladimir Putin compared to Jane Austen's beloved Mr. Darcy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been called many things: a vengeful villain, a ruthless dictator, and a war criminal.
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Asian shares slide after retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices skid
Shares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices slipped on expectations that supply might outpace demand.
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New sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some hesitancy among Black patients
The therapy, called exa-cel, is being reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Lori Vallow pleads not guilty to murder in fatal shooting of her 4th husband
Lori Vallow was arraigned Thursday morning on a murder charge in connection with the death of her fourth husband.
Denver's mayor says he needs help from D.C. to get migrants off his streets
Temperatures are falling and migrants keep coming. Mayor Mike Johnston is hoping work authorizations will help some of those in tents and shelters find more permanent housing.
www.nbcnews.comInflation eased in 2023. That's giving investors hope for a gentler Federal Reserve next year
Inflation gradually loosened its grip on Wall Street and the economy in 2023, raising hopes for a gentler Federal Reserve and solid gains for the market next year.
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CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
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Why scientists aren’t sold on an idea to pipe ocean water to the Great Salt Lake
A study found that a seawater pipeline would cost $300 million a year in electricity to operate, underscoring why engineering solutions to climate change face scrutiny.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/7/2023
Wall Street closed higher following its first three-day losing streak since Halloween. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Thursday and continued to hang near its highest level since March 2022.
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Conor McGregor faces criticism after online rap battle
Former UFC champion faces criticism for attacking the disabilities and religion of a battle rapper.
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S. Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, sparking rebukes
South Korea's Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy training center to enhance their mental toughness ahead of the Paris Olympics
House GOP plans special closed-door meeting to address split on spy powers
The party hopes to iron out their remaining differences for an hour ahead of House votes, according to a Republican familiar with the planning.
www.politico.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 4 cents to $69.34 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for February delivery fell 25 cents to $74.05 per barrel.
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Latest Republican debate brought in over 4 million viewers
Wednesday's Republican debate, the fourth chance voters had to hear from the candidates trying to gain ground on party front-runner former President Donald Trump, brought in the lowest numbers so far this year.
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With soy and lithium trade in the balance, Argentina's Milei has a China conundrum
Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei has a China conundrum.
Israel-Gaza latest news: No room in shelters as thousands flee to Gaza border city - BBC News
Rafah is suffering severe water shortages, there is no food or electricity and supermarkets are empty.
www.bbc.com‘The lack of moral clarity is unacceptable’: Emhoff joins criticism of university presidents
The attempt by school leaders to quell backlash over on-campus protests to the Israel-Hamas war has created its own controversy.
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DoorDash, delivery apps remove tipping prompt at checkout in NYC
DoorDash and Uber Eats have adjusted tipping policies in response to the minimum pay increase for app-based food delivery workers in New York City.
Wind and solar pose climate threat too, oil giant Saudi Arabia argues
The kingdom is elevating the use of fans and filters to pull carbon dioxide out of the sky. But its motives are under scrutiny at global climate talks.
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San Francisco cracks down on appropriation of Chinese names for gains at the ballot box
There’s tension over duplicating names, and in the past some officials have taken on Chinese names with meanings like “safety and pleasant” as a way to seemingly bolster their campaign.
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Suspect in UNLV shooting had more than 150 rounds of ammunition: Police
The suspect in Wednesday's deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was armed with more than 150 rounds of ammunition, authorities said.
Here's the average pay raise employees can expect in 2024
Stiff employer competition for workers should keep salary increases modestly ahead of inflation next year.
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Republican debate: Winners and losers of fourth GOP matchup in Alabama
A trimmed-down field of four candidates took the stage at the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, hoping to make their cases to voters as primaries start next month.
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Shots fired outside Albany, New York, temple suspect arrested
A man was quickly arrested after he allegedly fired off a shotgun in the parking vicinity of a synagogue, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
U.S. celebrities were tricked into recording videos later doctored into anti-Zelenskyy propaganda
The videos were edited to appear as if they were originally posted on Instagram.
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UNLV senior recounts barricading in classroom, saying goodbye to his dad during mass shooting
University of Nevada, Las Vegas senior Mike Henderson had just left his classroom on the second floor of Beam Hall on Wednesday when he heard about eight gunshots.
Benjamin Zephaniah: Writer, poet and Peaky Blinders actor dies aged 65
Zephaniah, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, is remembered as a "beautiful human being".
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