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House GOP votes to oust Democrat Omar from major committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic response to Democrats last session booting far-right GOP lawmakers over incendiary remarks.
OnPolitics: Will GOP dump Trump? And for who?
The latest on the GOP presidential primary from White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers – and why Donald Trump isn't the first choice.
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Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US
The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days.
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Congress is off to a spectacularly slow start, and members fear it won’t get better
“There’s not a lot going on,” said No. 2 Republican Sen. John Thune.
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Unlawful entries along U.S.-Mexico border plummeted in January after expansion of migrant expulsions
Government statistics indicate that January saw the lowest levels of illegal migration along the border since President Biden's first full month in office.
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US to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround
After months of agonizing, the U.S has agreed to send longer-range bombs to Ukraine as it prepares to launch a spring offensive to retake territory Russia captured last year.
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Rick Scott sees retribution in McConnell decision to pull him off Senate Commerce Committee | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Thursday that he sees Mitch McConnell’s decision to pull him off the Senate Commerce Committee as retribution for challenging the Kentucky senator’s position as leader of the GOP conference.
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GOP removes Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her comments on Israel
GOP calls to remove Omar got louder last year when Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Paul Gosar lost committee assignments for menacing social media posts.
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Trump ramps attacks on 'overly ambitious' Haley and other potential 2024 GOP rivals
Former President Trump attacked his rumored GOP contenders, taking credit for their elections and discussing how he feels about a packed primary.
Biden's handwritten notes part of classified docs probe
President Joe Biden is a man who writes down his thoughts. And some of those handwritten musings over his decades of public service are now a part of a special counsel’s investigation into the handling of classified documents.
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White House calls Ilhan Omar punishment a ‘political stunt’ from Republicans
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday the House Republican vote to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee was a “political stunt."
How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China
The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea.
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Hunter Biden lawyers urge probes of Trump allies, demand Tucker Carlson retract reporting
Hunter Biden's attorneys' want investigations into Trump allies, including Rudy Giuliani. They also demanded Tucker Carlson retract reporting.
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Biden claims that Hunter laptop was 'Russian disinformation' debunked by his own son
President Biden's repeated claims that Hunter Biden's infamous abandoned laptop was "Russian disinformation" was debunked by his own son's lawyers Wednesday.
First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
The most expansive federal report in over two decades on guns and crime shows a shrinking turnaround between the time a gun was purchased and when it was recovered from a crime scene.
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Ukraine war: 80 years on, we are facing German tanks again - Putin
He likens Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the fight against Nazi Germany, 80 years after Stalingrad.
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Mike Pompeo says Jan. 6 was 'a peaceful transition of power'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo previously raised eyebrows when he said after the 2020 election that there would be a smooth transition to “a second Trump administration.”
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Iran blames Israel for drone attack, threatens retaliation
Iran has formally blamed Israel for a drone attack that targeted a military workshop in its central city of Isfahan over the weekend, warning that it “reserves its legitimate and inherent right” to retaliate.
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Ukraine warns Russia has amassed troops for an imminent offensive
Officials in Kyiv are warning that the Kremlin has gathered a large force ready to attack in the coming weeks, possibly to coincide with the Feb. 24 anniversary of Moscow's invasion.
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Hunter Biden’s DOJ laptop investigation demand may pose problem for president: Watchdogs - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Hunter Biden has opened his father, President Joe Biden, up to a possible conflict of interest by demanding the Justice Department investigate people who he alleges disseminated the contents on his infamous abandoned laptop, according to government watchdog groups.The younger Biden's...
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Kari Lake meets with NRSC officials
The meeting comes as the failed gubernatorial candidate considers a Senate bid.
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Law barring domestic violence offenders from possessing guns unconstitutional, court rules - Washington Examiner
A federal criminal statute preventing gun ownership by people subject to domestic violence restraining orders is unconstitutional under Supreme Court precedent, an appeals court ruled Thursday.Under the Supreme Court's new Second Amendment standard established in the landmark New York Rifle &...
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Manchin campaign dished out $20K to yacht club caterer for luxury cuisine in the last two months of 2022
West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin's campaign appears to have spent more than $20,000 on catering services at his yacht club during the latter portion of 2022.
House passes resolution denouncing socialism, vote splits Democrats
The House on Thursday approved a resolution denouncing socialism in a bipartisan vote that fractured the Democratic caucus. The resolution overwhelmingly cleared the chamber in a 328-86-14 vote. Th…
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‘Threatening rhetoric’: Lavrov calls tiny Moldova ‘the next Ukraine’ - Washington Examiner
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov referred to Moldova as “the next Ukraine" in a criticism of the Black Sea state that stokes Moldovan anxiety about the prospect of an attack from Russia."We categorically reject the statement by the head of Russian diplomacy, which does not correspond to...
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Jeffries accuses GOP of hypocrisy, antisemitism with move to boot Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies accused the GOP of hypocrisy and engaging in antisemitic behavior as it looks to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee over offensive comments she made relating to Israel.
George Santos praises decision to strip Ilhan Omar of committee assignment - Washington Examiner
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) praised the decision by House Republicans to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The House voted 218-211 to remove Omar from the committee, with all Republicans but one voting in favor and all Democrats voting against. The reason...
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Kyiv says Russia could launch new offensive on war anniversary; Zelenskyy meets with EU officials
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said Kyiv believes Russia will launch a new offensive on Feb. 24, the one-year anniversary of the invasion.
Russia hits civilian targets anew, EU officials visit Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles have struck residential areas in an eastern city for the second time in 24 hours.
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McCarthy says he’s forming bipartisan group to write lawmaker code of conduct following Omar vote
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday said he is tasking a bipartisan group of lawmakers with writing a code of conduct for House members, after representatives of both parties expressed co…
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Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver Republican response to State of the Union address
President Biden is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
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Red, white and (increasingly) blue. How Democrats look to take advantage of state 'trifectas'
With a plurality of Americans living in Democratic "trifecta" states, here's how Dems hope to make impact on abortion access, LGBTQ rights and more.
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A new crypto threat to government launches
The ‘DarkFi’ project is part of a coming wave of even-more-secret crypto tools. Can the watchdogs keep up?
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Senators call on Biden to delay F-16 jet sale to Turkey until Finland and Sweden allowed into NATO | CNN Politics
A bipartisan group of senators urged President Joe Biden to delay the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey until Turkey agrees to allow Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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George Santos congratulates House for punishing Ilhan Omar for antisemitic remarks
Embattled Rep. George Santos on Thursday congratulated the House for voting to punish Rep. Ilhan Omar for her past antisemitic remarks after they kicked her off a key committee.
Analysis: Ukraine's new weapon will force a Russian shift
The United States has answered President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's plea for rockets that can strike deep behind the front lines of the nearly year-long conflict with Russia.
Power Outages Linger in Texas After Deadly Ice Storm
The mayor of the capital of Texas is acknowledging the frustration of residents shivering for more than a day without power during a winter storm.
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What is the Wagner Group? The 'brutal' Russian military unit in Ukraine
The Wagner Group is a private military organization run by an ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin with tens of thousands of fighters, according to U.S. officials
France seizes Iran assault rifles, missiles heading to Yemen
French naval forces in January seized thousands of assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles in the Gulf of Oman coming from Iran heading to Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Virginia Dems killed measures aimed at combatting antisemitism — just before Holocaust Remembrance Day
Virginia Democrats killed bills supported by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin aimed at combatting antisemitism just two days before Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Exclusive: Adani made scheduled U.S. bond payments, to release credit report Friday
Adani Group entities made scheduled coupon payments on outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated bonds on Thursday, a bondholder and a source with direct knowledge of the Indian conglomerate's strategy told Reuters.
Memphis police chief behind the Scorpion unit ran a similarly aggressive squad in Atlanta
Critics say Cerelyn "C.J." Davis should have known the risks of specialized street forces before she created the Scorpion unit, whose members were charged in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating.
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Biden promised to address hate crime reporting. 20 months later, here's what's been done.
While members of the community are generally happy with the Biden administration, key initiatives to tackle AAPI hate crimes have not been launched.
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At Nichols' funeral, Black America's grief on public display
The funeral of Tyre Nichols had all the hallmarks of what’s known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman.
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Blinken under pressure to push China on role in lethal fentanyl trade when he visits Beijing | CNN Politics
Members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to pressure China to do more to curb the flow of fentanyl and synthetic opioids into the United States on his visit to the country which is expected to take place in the next few days.
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Putin evokes Stalingrad battle as he vows victory in Ukraine war
Putin compared Russia’s war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv.
Florida eyes more changes to voting laws ahead of 2024
Some changes outlined in a report include requiring that election supervisors verify the signature of a voter who signs a request for a mail-in ballot.
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Targeting Iran, US tightens Iraq's dollar flow, causing pain
BAGHDAD (AP) — For months, the United States has restricted Iraq’s access to its own dollars, trying to stamp out what Iraqi officials describe as rampant money laundering that benefits Iran and Syria.
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Biden says he hopes Tyre Nichols' death spurs action in meeting with Congressional Black Caucus
Biden and Vice President Harris met with caucus members a day after Nichols' funeral in Memphis, Tenn., where police officers brutally beat him in a traffic stop.
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Netanyahu visits France amid spike in Mideast tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with France’s president amid one of the deadliest periods of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in years.
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What is behind the rising violent attacks in Pakistan?
TTP has denied involvement in the Peshawar mosque blast, but officials say it has intensified attacks since November.
House votes to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
The vote on the resolution to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the panel was 218 to 211, falling strictly along party lines.
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Turkey summons nine Western ambassadors over security alerts
Turkey summoned ambassadors of nine Western countries including the United States and Sweden on Thursday to criticise their decisions to temporarily shut diplomatic missions and issue security alerts following Koran-burning incidents in Europe.
Trump trashes ‘ambitious’ potential 2024 rivals in sprawling interview
Former President Trump on Thursday took swipes at a slew of possible 2024 GOP rivals, calling his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley “overly ambitious” and accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vi…
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Ukraine warns Russia massing 500,000 troops on border for offensive
Ukraine is warning that Moscow is regrouping hundred of thousands of troops on the border for a massive new offensive, just weeks before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian …
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New Jersey councilwoman shot and killed in possible targeted attack outside her home
A 30-year-old woman found fatally shot in her Sayreville townhouse complex has been identified by local officials as Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
Law barring people with domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional, court rules | CNN Politics
A federal law that prohibits people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, a conservative-leaning appeals court ruled Thursday.
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Sam Bankman Fried’s co-founder gave GOP govs group $500,000 right before bankruptcy
The donation was part of a $28.6 million haul for the group. It was still outpaced by its Democratic equivalent.
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How Tennessee axed millions in HIV funds amid scrutiny from far-right provocateurs
Tennessee decided to scrap $8.3 million in federal grants to combat HIV after right-wing personalities targeted gender dysphoria treatment for minors in the state.
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Black lawmakers want Biden to push for police reform during State of the Union
The Congressional Black Caucus wants Joe Biden to call for police reform at the SOTU, weeks after police brutally beat Tyre Nichols, who later died.
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AOC and other lawmakers paid thousands in campaign cash to Chinese-backed entity - Washington Examiner
A handful of House lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), funneled campaign money toward a Chinese-backed entity during the midterm election cycle, according to campaign finance records. Four House members — including Ocasio-Cortez, as well as Reps. Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Grace...
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‘No other place to go’: Migrants living in toxic dump in Chile
Chile’s Cerro Chuño neighbourhood has become notorious for environmental pollution and dangerous criminal activity.
Fetterman using adaptive technology in Senate - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is using adaptive technology while serving in the Senate. Fetterman's health was a topic of debate during the Pennsylvania Senate race last year. He had a stroke in May. The Pennsylvania Democrat has since often confused words and appeared disoriented in public...
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Why some who experienced police confrontations say Tyre Nichols was right to run
“What was he supposed to do? Stay there and take the abuse?” said a survivor of a police assault. “I hate how it turned out for him, but I would have run, too.”
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Iranian film director goes on hunger strike in prison
An Iranian director who was arrested last summer, weeks before his latest film was released to widespread acclaim, has gone on hunger strike.
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South Carolina bill shielding identities of death penalty drugmakers advances
A South Carolina bill that will aid in shielding the identities of death penalty drugmakers has advanced. The full Senate is currently investigating capital punishment methods.
Senate Intel Committee leaders urge "immediate compliance" with Biden, Trump documents briefing request
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio renewed demand that their committee be briefed on classified documents found at Trump and Biden residences, and expanded request to include documents found in former Vice President Pence's possession.
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Pelosi says she will support Schiff in California Senate race if Feinstein doesn’t run | CNN Politics
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will support Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff’s bid for US Senate in California if the state’s longtime senator, Democrat Dianne Feinstein, decides not to run for reelection next year.
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Insight: Sex, lies and video cams: Andrew Tate turned women into slaves, prosecutors say
The woman from Moldova thought it was love. Internet celebrity Andrew Tate had offered her a new life. They'd even discussed marriage. He asked for only one thing: absolute loyalty.
White House defends ‘highly respected’ Omar from antisemitism charges - Washington Examiner
The White House defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Thursday following her removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee by the new Republican majority, saying she has apologized for past comments employing antisemitic tropes.Omar was booted from the panel from the full House not long after...
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US ambassador's views on Hungary 'irrelevant,' minister says
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The Hungarian foreign minister accused the United States ambassador to Budapest on Thursday of trying to interfere in Hungary’s internal affairs, amid a growing diplomatic rift between the U.S. and the Central European country.
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US government monitoring suspected Chinese spy balloon over northern states
The U.S. government is monitoring a surveillance balloon that is suspected to belong to the People's Republic of China and is flying over the continental U.S.
U.S. supports blocking Russia and Belarus from 2024 Olympics as war rages in Ukraine
Should the IOC allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete, it should be “absolutely clear” that they are not representing their respective countries, the White House said.
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Biden confirms his top economic aide is leaving the White House | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his National Economic Council Director Brian Deese plans to step down from his role, a long-awaited confirmation of an expected departure.
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Can artificial intelligence help stop mass shootings?
A string of mass shootings has reignited debate about addressing gun violence. One proposed solution: artificial intelligence.
GOP bill bans kids under 16 from social media to save them from dangerous ‘emotional distresses’
A new bill by Rep. Chris Stewart would require Big Tech companies to verify the age of their users, so that children under the age of 16 would not be allowed to use platforms.
President Joe Biden delivers 'message of unity' at National Prayer Breakfast
President Joe Biden remembered victims of police violence and mass shootings during his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
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People under domestic violence orders can own guns -U.S. appeals court rules
Last June, a Supreme Court ruling granted people the right to carry firearms outside the home.
Apple suffers 1st quarterly sales decline in nearly 4 years
Apple has posted its first quarterly revenue drop in nearly four years. It suffered from pandemic-driven restrictions on its China factories that curtailed sales of the latest iPhone during the holiday season.
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FBI to search Mike Pence’s home for classified documents: Report - Washington Examiner
The FBI is reportedly set to search former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana for additional classified documents in the coming days. Pence and Justice Department officials are currently working on scheduling the search, per the Wall Street Journal. FBI FINDS NO CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS AT...
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12 monkeys missing from Louisiana zoo as search for thief continues
The search continues for 12 squirrel monkeys that were stolen from a Louisiana zoo on Saturday. Monkeys that remained in the habitat were unharmed.
Heating up: Bipartisan duo Manchin and Cruz pitch bill to defend gas stoves
The powerful senators will roll out the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which would bar the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funding to ban new or existing gas stoves.
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Guantanamo detainee freed to Belize after 20 years in captivity
Majid Khan, who was tortured by the CIA before his transfer to the US military facility in Cuba, says he feels ‘reborn’.
Court: US needs to consider effects of drilling near Chaco
A federal appeals court says the U.S. government failed to consider the cumulative effects of greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the approval of nearly 200 drilling permits issued in an area surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
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Democratic leader bashes GOP’s ‘political revenge’ Omar vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) lashed out at GOP leaders on Thursday over their decision to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the Foreign Affairs Committee, accusing the Republica…
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Three men incapacitated and robbed after visiting New York gay bar, police say
Three men visiting The Eagle NYC were incapacitated and then robbed of $1,000 to $5,000, the NYPD said Thursday.
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Washington wants to break up Google. But Europe is way ahead.
Under Biden, the U.S. government is aggressively getting back into the antitrust game. But in global terms, it’s already a step behind.
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Amazon beats Q4 revenue estimates, but profits slump
Amazon has reported worse-than-expected profits but its revenue beat expectations boosted by sales in its cloud-computing unit AWS.
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How the US-Philippines military pact could counter China’s rising threat
The U.S. announcement on Wednesday that it will expand its military presence in the Philippines to four new bases and bolster five existing ones is a major advancement in the Defense DepartmentR…
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Biden urges unity at overhauled National Prayer Breakfast
For decades, the event was overseen by the International Foundation, a Christian organization that has drawn increasing scrutiny over the years.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity revokes membership of officers involved in Tyre Nichols death
One of the nation’s most prominent Black fraternities has revoked the membership of three former officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man brutally beaten by five Memp…
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Advisory panel rules Connecticut needs to further regulate state-used AI
A Civil Rights Commission advisory panel ruled Thursday that Connecticut needs to employ certain safeguards on artificial intelligence technology used by the state.
Breaking down a Supreme Court case on Section 230 Google claims could 'upend' the internet
A Supreme Court case about targeted recommendations by Google and other big tech firms could have a profound effect on the internet, experts say.
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Former Wagner commander says he is sorry for fighting in Ukraine
A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who fled to Norway told Reuters he wanted to apologise for fighting in Ukraine and was speaking out to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice.
Extremist Israeli group halts fund-raising effort in US
An Israeli group that assists Jewish prisoners convicted in some of the country’s most notorious hate crimes has halted its fund-raising efforts through a U.S.
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Bill Clinton returns to White House to mark 30th anniversary of Family and Medical Leave Act
"After all these years, I still have more people mention the Family Leave Act to me than any other specific thing I did," the former president said.
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John Kerry's secret CCP negotiations probed by GOP Oversight chairman
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry that he had opened a probe into his office's operations.
Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days
The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm's scathing report.
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North Korea says U.S. drills threaten to turn region into 'critical war zone'
North Korea said on Thursday that drills by the United States and its allies have reached an "extreme red-line" and threaten to turn the peninsula into a "huge war arsenal and a more critical war zone."
Buttigieg, two years into Biden’s Cabinet, ‘not planning on going anywhere’
"I don't have any plans to do any job besides the one I've got."
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'A big deal': US, Philippines tighten military ties
The Philippines says it is allowing U.S. forces to broaden their footprint in that Southeast Asian nation.
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House Judiciary Committee launches investigation into ex-FBI official charged over ties to Russian oligarch
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan and Rep. Matt Gaetz notified FBI Director Christopher Wray in a letter Thursday that the committee is "continuing to investigate allegations of politicization and bias" at the FBI.
U.S. releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites
A onetime al Qaeda courier has been released after serving more than 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center and enduring torture at clandestine overseas CIA sites.
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Smithsonian provides ‘immediate training’ after kicking out Catholic school group - Washington Examiner
The Smithsonian Institution required staffers at the National Air and Space Museum to undergo training after a group of Catholic school students were told to remove their anti-abortion hats in order to enter the museum last month. The incident reportedly happened on Jan. 20, after the annual...
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Washington DC metro worker who died tackling gunman is a 'hero'
The attack started on a city bus and ended on the platform of a Metro station in Washington DC.
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‘Squad’ members rail against Omar’s removal: ‘This is about targeting women of color’
Members of the “squad” of progressive House lawmakers on Thursday railed against House Republicans for voting to remove one of their own, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), from the House Forei…
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Ford 4Q profit drops 90%, company says more cost cuts coming
Ford says its fourth-quarter net income fell 90% from a year earlier. That led company officials to say Thursday that the automaker's costs are too high and to pledge more belt-tightening this year.
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Republicans want to dump Trump. Will they rally behind a 2024 alternative fast enough?
Republicans risk failing to consolidate around another candidate fast enough and winding up with Donald Trump as their presidential nominee again.
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Family awarded $10.5 million for newlywed decapitated by metal gate at Arches National Park in Utah
Judge Bruce Jenkins called Esther Nakajjigo's death "gruesome and overwhelmingly shocking."
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Up to 20 hours more Tyre Nichols footage yet to be released: DA
There is up to 20 hours of additional video footage in the Tyre Nichols case that has yet to be released.
Woman mistakenly pronounced dead "gasped for air" after being found by Iowa funeral home staff, report says
The 66-year-old unidentified woman was pronounced dead by a nurse on Jan. 3, but was found alive hours later.
www.cbsnews.comThe Cold Calculus Behind the Shrinking GOP Presidential Field
There’s Trump, DeSantis and a few other would-be hopefuls in case they falter. But an entire generation of Republican stars seem determined to sit this one out.
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Zelenskiy wants tougher Europe, Putin evokes victory over Nazis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European leaders visiting Kyiv on Thursday to pile more sanctions on Russia, where President Vladimir Putin evoked a famous World War Two victory over the Nazis to rally his nation.
House Judiciary panel wants info from FBI about indicted ex-official Charles McGonigal
A five-count indictment charging McGonigal was unsealed last week.
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Jim Jordan wields the gavel — and new power
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the pugnacious lawmaker who has been one of former President Trump’s top defenders, has long had a microphone. But now, Jordan has something he’s long sought: a gavel. Onc…
thehill.comPelosi endorses Schiff in California Senate race — if Feinstein doesn't run
“If Senator Feinstein decides to seek re-election, she has my whole-hearted support," Pelosi said in an email. "If she decides not to run, I will be supporting House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff, who knows well the nexus between a strong Democracy and a strong economy."
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High-level Kyiv visit aims to deepen EU-Ukraine ties
Senior members of the European Union's executive branch are in Ukraine looking to boost relations with the war-torn country and pave the way for it to one day join the bloc.
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Gun ban fires up lawmakers on House committee, Dem demands show of hands on who's not packing
Members of Congress on the House Natural Resources Committee got into a contentious debate on Wednesday over whether lawmakers should be allowed to carry firearms to committee meetings.
Canada seeks to delay assisted dying for people with mental illness
Access to assisted dying was set to expand for those whose sole medical condition is mental disorder.
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House GOP passes first big whip test, ousting Omar
After an early struggle, the new majority found the votes to yank the Minnesota progressive from the Foreign Affairs Committee, a panel she personally holds dear.
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Ilhan Omar gets the boot: House votes her off Foreign Affairs Committee as Democrats cite 'racism'
The House voted Thursday to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the House Foreign Affairs Committee because of her past antisemitic comments, over Democratic objections.
Senators ask Biden to delay F-16 sale to Turkey until Finland and Sweden in NATO - Washington Examiner
A bipartisan group of senators has urged President Joe Biden to leverage the upcoming F-16 deliveries to Turkey to push the country to ratify Finland and Sweden's NATO bids.Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, led 27 of their colleagues...
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European Central Bank hikes rates, vows 'we are not done'
The European Central Bank has hiked interest rates by another half-point and vows a similar hike at its next meeting.
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House Dems tap Trump impeachment officials for panel on Biden admin's 'weaponization' of FBI
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has tapped former President Donald Trump impeachment officials for the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Trump taunts Haley about past statements on challenging him
Former President Trump on Wednesday taunted Nikki Haley, his former ambassador to the United Nations, about an anticipated announcement that she will be launching a 2024 White House bid. The former…
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil awoke this morning to see his shadow which means that -- according to legend -- there will be six more weeks of winter.
House GOP demands probe into ‘antisemitic’ New York exam question's 'revision' of history on Israel
Rep. Mike Lawler and 8 other House GOP members from New York ask Gov. Kathy Hochul to investigate an 'antisemitic question' on the NYS Regents Exam in Global History and Geography.
Wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed, judge rules
The lawsuit was brought by the father of Anthony Huber, one of two men shot and killed by Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.
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No errors found in Wisconsin's largest voting machine audit
Wisconsin officials found only six errors — all caused by humans — in a hand-count audit of 222,075 ballots, according to a report approved Thursday.
Military places restive areas of Myanmar under martial law
Martial law has been declared in several areas of military-run Myanmar, a day after authorities announced that a state of emergency has been extended throughout the country, which is wracked by violence that some U.N. experts have described as a civil war.
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Chinese spy balloon spotted in American skies, Pentagon says; US weighed shooting it down
A Chinese spy balloon is drifting over the northern United States. Pentagon officials have considered shooting it down.
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Trudeau anti-Islamophobia tsar Amira Elghawaby faces calls to resign
Amira Elghawaby apologises for a 2019 op-ed, but critics call her "hostile to the values of Quebec".
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15-year-old boy found with car belonging to one of three missing Michigan rappers
An unidentified juvenile was picked up in Warren with Armani Kelly's vehicle. Kelly and two other artists have not been seen since Jan. 21.
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Large Chinese reconnaissance balloon spotted over the US, officials say
A massive spy balloon from China has been surveilling the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday
Ransomware attack on data firm ION could take days to fix -sources
A ransomware attack that hit ION Trading UK could take days to fix, leaving scores of brokers unable to process derivatives trades, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
How an unproven rumour about Tyre Nichols fits a larger victim-blaming pattern
Experts say there is a pattern of false allegations directed towards victims of police brutality.
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Debt ceiling deal no closer as McCarthy, Biden vow to continue talks
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he and President Joe Biden plan to meet again soon to talk about how and when to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
Woman steals Maltipoo puppy, attacks owner in violent assault caught on camera, police say
A woman was seen stealing a Maltipoo puppy and attacking the dog's owner in a violent assault caught on camera in broad daylight.
Cruz, Rubio, Paul, Cotton, Hawley, and more — most GOP Senators stay on the 2024 sidelines
Other than Sen. Tim Scott, the Republican senators viewed as potential 2024 presidential contenders are sitting on the sidelines as Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis grab outsized attention
Scott: ‘I don’t think it made any sense’ for McConnell to boot me from Commerce
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who has challenged Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) leadership and strategy on multiple fronts, told CNN in an interview that he doesn’t think McConn…
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House Oversight Committee announces investigation into John Kerry negotiations with CCP - Washington Examiner
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced on Thursday that the panel would be opening an investigation into White House climate czar John Kerry for high-level negotiations with the Chinese Communist Party related to climate. Comer informed Kerry of the...
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New England prepares for 'wicked' deep freeze as ice storm coats South
The U.S. Northeast braced on Thursday for a historic deep freeze, with wind chills expected to plunge to the equivalent of -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-46 Celsius) in some spots, while freezing rain in the South left thousands without power and turned roadways into ice rinks.
26-year-old arrested for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue
Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue.
Racial disparities can affect brain development in Black children, new study finds
In the American Journal of Psychiatry study, Black children showed lower amygdala, hippocampus and gray matter volumes compared with white children.
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Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device
Officials decided against shooting it down due to the danger of falling debris from the "sizeable" device.
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Internal Biden admin memo shows it was serious about banning gas stoves before public uproar
The Biden administration seriously weighed moving forward with a gas stove ban before public uproar caused the White House to say it doesn't support such an action.
With an eye on China, US building up military in the Philippines
The U.S. military will gain access to more bases in the Philippines under new deal prompted by concerns about China's ambitions in the Pacific.
Federal Election Commission raises political campaign contribution limits
The Federal Election Commission has increased inflation indexed campaign contribution limits for the 2023-2024 elections to $3,300 per individual.
Coldest wind chill ever recorded in continental US, say forecasters
The cold on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Friday was producing a wind chill of -108F (-77C).
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Close to 1,000 migrant children separated by Trump yet to be reunited with parents
Nearly 1,000 migrant children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border by the administration of former President Donald Trump have yet to be reunited with their parents despite a two-year effort by President Joe Biden.
Tyre Nichols waited 16 minutes for EMTs to help after police beating: Analysis
In this timeline, ABC News examines over an hour of body camera footage to analyze what occurred the night of Tyre Nichols' fatal beating by Memphis police.
Meta mojo is back as earnings surprise powers Big Tech rally
Meta Platforms Inc shares closed about 23% higher on Thursday and helped spark a rally in the technology sector after the Facebook owner floored Wall Street by slashing its spending forecast and boosting its stock buyback plan by $40 billion.
Texas woman sentenced after pleading guilty to 2019 murder of Heidi Broussard
Fieramusca, who waived her right to appeal, was sentenced to 55 years in prison, Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement on Thursday.
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25 million under wind chill alerts as record-breaking cold temperatures hit Northeast
A dangerous and possibly record-shattering freeze is invading the northeastern U.S., leaving 25 million Americans under wind chill alerts.
Israel jail crackdown sets up showdown with Palestinian prisoners
Soon after sirens sounded in Israel as rockets were fired from Gaza on Wednesday, hardline Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would press on with a crackdown on Palestinian prisoners that could further inflame tensions despite U.S. calls for calm.
Former Twitter employees to testify at House hearing on Hunter Biden
Three former Twitter employees will testify before a House panel next week at a hearing focusing on the platform’s decision to limit the spread of a New York Post story about now-President Biden’s …
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A new scientific method for bail reform
Could this end the cash-bail system? Critics are skeptical
Jean-Pierre calls Texas border czar a 'political stunt,' claims Biden's actions 'made a difference'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the Southern border as “political stunts” Thursday.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 post strong gains on Fed relief, Meta surge
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday and touched roughly five-month highs as a more dovish-than-expected message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell boosted equities and Meta Platforms shares soared on rigorous cost controls.
Psychedelic churches in US pushing boundaries of religion
Growing numbers of people are flocking to U.S. churches that center their practice around a bitter psychedelic tea known as ayahuasca.
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Space power China to build ground stations on Antarctica to support satellites
China, only the third country to put a man in space after the Soviet Union and United States, is to build ground stations on Antarctica to back its network of ocean monitoring satellites, state media said on Thursday.
Twitter will start charging developers for API access
APIs are software tools third-party developers use to access data from applications so they can use it to make new services.
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Potential 2024 contender Larry Hogan evades when asked if he'd support Donald Trump if he wins GOP nomination
Former Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday insisted he does not believe former President Trump will be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024 and would not say he would support Trump if Trump wins.
Texas ice storm updates: Over 350,000 customers without power
Updates on the massive ice storm hitting Texas and the southern United States.
SEE IT: Entertainer for 2023 White House correspondents’ dinner announced - Washington Examiner
The White House Correspondents' Association announced the entertainer for its annual dinner on Thursday. Roy Wood Jr., a correspondent for The Daily Show, will entertain attendees on April 29. “It’s an honor to be a part of a long-running tradition of celebrating those members of the media, who...
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Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials say a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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DeSantis’s record on COVID-19: Here’s what he said and did
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s record on the COVID-19 pandemic is in the spotlight as speculation builds that he will mount a White House campaign. If he enters the race, DeSantis will pose the …
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A public health success story: How the mpox crisis was controlled within 6 months
Experts said the successful control of Mpox was due largely to the rapid deployment of vaccines and treatments.
Starbucks misses sales, revenue estimates as China falters
Starbucks reported lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter, hurt by COVID restrictions in China and lower consumer demand in other markets.
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Who Should Get a Covid Booster Now? New Data Offers Some Clarity. (Published 2023)
If you are high-risk, the answer is straightforward. If you are low-risk, there is less consensus.
Congress presses Secret Service for info on state-sponsored foreign hackers stealing Covid relief funds
At a House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday, members from both parties cited an NBC News report about a group linked to China's government stealing millions.
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Bill Clinton back at White House to push paid family leave
Three decades after Bill Clinton signed into the law the nation’s family and medical leave legislation, he was back at the White House on Thursday.
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The trajectory of long-COVID in the general population of Scotland
Researchers presented the findings of the Long-COVID in Scotland Study (Long-CISS) conducted nationwide among the general population of Scotland.
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African countries lack 'immediate access' to cholera vaccine
Africa’s public health agency says countries with deadly cholera outbreaks on the continent have no “immediate access” to vaccines amid a global supply shortage.
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The safety and tolerability of Remdesivir in children affected by COVID-19
Researchers reported findings of a multicenter study conducted across ten hospitals in Italy to investigate the safety of RDV in children affected by COVID-19.
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CDC tracking new, potentially dangerous COVID variant
Just when many may start to think the pandemic is over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking another new potentially dangerous coronavirus
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Why are people turning to psychedelics like ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea whose roots go back hundreds of years to ceremonial use by Indigenous groups in the Amazon rainforest.
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Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive again for COVID
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.
Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan
Deaths in the country, which for long had one of the lowest Covid death rates, peaked earlier this month.
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