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The House approves another short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22, avoiding a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise kick in Saturday. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day.
Top House Republican prepares end-run around Speaker Johnson on Ukraine aid
Republican Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told reporters he is putting together a maneuver known as a "discharge petition" to compel a House floor vote on Ukraine aid.
Johnson’s historically narrow House majority will shrink further after Democrats flip seat in New York | CNN Politics
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history – and Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win in a New York special election will shrink it further.
www.cnn.comTexas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader. He's the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen.
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What to know about the timing of Donald Trump’s election interference trial | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s trial in his election interference case in Washington, DC, is indefinitely postponed during ongoing appeals about presidential immunity.
www.cnn.comRussian onslaught targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine says it shot down 3 warplanes
Kyiv officials say Russian forces are pushing hard against more Ukrainian towns and villages in eastern and southeastern Ukraine as Moscow tries to press its current advantage in weapons and troops.
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Alabama legislature approves bills to protect IVF after state Supreme Court ruling
Alabama lawmakers rushed to address backlash to a state Supreme Court decision that found frozen embryos can be considered children under state law.
www.cbsnews.comUS adults fracture along party lines in support for Ukraine military funding, AP-NORC poll finds
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that U.S. adults have become fractured along party lines in their support for military aid for Ukraine.
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A landmark case? Takeaways from Trump's immunity claim at Supreme Court
Here are the top takeaways about the Supreme Court's decision to hear Donald Trump's claim of immunity against charges he tried to steal the 2020 election.
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House punts government shutdown deadline to next week after Johnson forced to seek Dem support again
The House passed another short-term government funding extension on Thursday to avert a partial shutdown.
Democrats help Johnson pass short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House is voting on a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown Thursday afternoon.
House Freedom Caucus mocks Mitch McConnell after his leadership departure announcement
The House Freedom Caucus slammed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after he announced Wednesday he will step down from his leadership post.
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Putin warns West against sending troops to Ukraine
In his annual address, Russia's president says the consequences of such a move would be tragic.
www.bbc.comBiden and Trump border visits highlight immigration as a major election issue
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump both head to Texas' U.S.-Mexico border in a sign of how central immigration has become to the 2024 election.
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Trump claims his indictments are enhancing his Black support. Here's what the polls show
Former President Donald Trump claimed his criminal indictments were enhancing his support among Black voters, but the polls and experts say otherwise.
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Explosive text messages leaked in Fani Willis affair trial: ‘Dang, they had a full on relationship’
Text messages between a witness and lawyer provide details of the timeline of the relationship between District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade.
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Prosecutors in hush money case plan to use quotes from Trump's books against him at trial, filing says
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case plan to use the former president's own words -- including quotes from his books -- against him at trial next month.
Rachel Maddow called out for 'dangerous' rhetoric toward Supreme Court: 'Fueling the rage'
Fox News contributor and constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley responds to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and the left denouncing the Supreme Court's agenda.
Israeli troops fire on Palestinians seeking food. Israel says deadly scene was a chaotic stampede
Israel has vowed to continue the war until it destroys Hamas’ military and governing capabilities and returns the over 100 hostages still held by the group.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before Congress about his hospitalization: "I did not handle it right"
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified before the House Armed Services Committee on why the Pentagon waited several days to notify Congress that Austin was hospitalized.
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Over 100 killed as Israel troops fire on Palestinians racing to get food off aid convoy
Israeli troops fired on a large crowd of Palestinians racing to pull food off an aid convoy in Gaza City on Thursday, witnesses said.
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Migrant children in open-air desert camps are suffering from hunger and hypothermia, court documents say | CNN Politics
The young girl from Colombia hid in a porta potty to shield herself from the biting wind and cold as she and her parents waited at a makeshift camp along the southern border earlier this month.
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Would Mitt Romney vote for Donald Trump over Joe Biden? He says 'absolutely not'
When asked if he would vote for the former president over Biden, Romney responded, "No. No, no, absolutely not."
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Nikki Haley can't win the Republican primary with 40%. But she can expose some of Trump's weaknesses
Donald Trump’s campaign has vowed not to talk about her anymore, but Nikki Haley is still campaigning across the country — and plenty of Republican voters are coming to hear what she has to say.
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‘Cold-blooded massacre’: Israeli forces kill over 104 aid seekers in Gaza
Over 100 killed and 750 wounded after Israeli forces fired at Palestinians collecting food aid in Gaza City.
Trump Media sued by co-founders ahead of DWAC merger, potential setback for lucrative deal
A merger by Trump's social media company could net him billions of dollars, a potential lifeline as he faces more than $500 million in civil judgments.
Comer says impeachment inquiry moving to 'next phase,' with Hunter Biden testifying at public hearing
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the impeachment inquiry against President Biden will move into its “next phase," including Hunter Biden testifying publicly during an open hearing.
The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
McLEAN, VA. (AP) — The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday.
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Ahead of Biden and Trump's dueling visits, what's the situation at the Texas border?
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is in a standoff with the White House over control.
John Thune teases run for GOP Senate leader: ‘Great conversations’ - Washington Examiner
John Thune openly acknowledged on Thursday he is exploring a run for leader, just hours after Mitch McConnell announced he would retire from the post,
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Pentagon chief is put on the defensive on Capitol Hill
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is telling lawmakers that the Defense Department has made changes to improve the notification process if he must transfer decision-making authorities due to illness or lack of communications.
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House passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown, Senate must act next | CNN Politics
The House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a stopgap bill to avert a partial government shutdown at the end of the week. The measure will next need to be taken up and passed by the Senate.
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Russian troops inch ahead as war in Ukraine barrels into third year
Meanwhile, Ukraine downs an A-50 radar detection plane, Macron talks ground troops, and Putin threatens nuclear risk.
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally. The decision Thursday by U.S.
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'I bow deeply to you,' Putin tells Russian troops; Ukraine says it has shot down more warplanes
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his State of the Nation address to Russia's Federal Assembly on Thursday.
Fetterman applauded for defending Boebert from 'recreational cruelty' online after son's arrest
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was praised on social media from both parties for defending GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert's son after news broke that he was arrested.
Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'
The Biden administration will investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them.
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Biden 'must take a cognitive test,' Trump says after president's physical
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday on his proprietary social media platform Truth Social that President Biden must take a cognitive exam to prove his mental capacity for office.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin apologizes to Congress: 'I did not handle this right'
During a congressional hearing, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for a lapse "in notifications" during his hospitalization.
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Biden unable to negotiate in meetings and has to stay on script, McCarthy says: ‘He just sticks to the cards’
McCarthy revealed that Biden had to stick to a script during meetings together while he served as the Speaker of the House last year.
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Analysis: Biden and Trump’s dueling border visits will encapsulate a building election clash | CNN Politics
Two presidents will visit the southern US border Thursday, highlighting the centrality of migrant surges to November’s election in a spectacle that will explain why America’s polarized politics has for decades failed to fix a broken immigration system.
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House passes short-term funding extension to avert government shutdown
The House passed a continuing resolution in a bipartisan vote of 320 to 99 on Thursday afternoon.
www.cbsnews.comLawmakers fault Defense Secretary Austin for a failure of leadership over his secret hospital stay
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced pointed bipartisan criticism at a congressional hearing for his failure to promptly notify President Joe Biden and other U.S. leaders about his hospital stay last month.
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Kamala Harris praises 'nonpartisan poll worker,' which immediately backfires when people learn who he is
Vice President Harris' praise for poll workers in Georgia backfires after people found out who was in the photo with her.
‘Heinous’: Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza aid-seekers condemned
Leaders from Palestine and neighbouring countries speak out against the ‘massacre’ of more than 100 people seeking aid.
What is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watch
The biggest day of this year’s primary campaign is approaching. Sixteen states vote in contests known as Super Tuesday.
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Biden says Gaza incident will complicate ceasefire talks as administration feels urgency after dozens of Palestinians killed | CNN Politics
A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza in which dozens of Palestinians were killed has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks - but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.
www.cnn.comEditor of top independent Russian newspaper fined for allegedly discrediting military
The editor-in-chief of the renowned Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was detained and later fined 30,000 rubles ($329) after being accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces.
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'Be authentically you': Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve leads mayors to combat mental health
Hillary Schieve has spent the last decade serving as mayor of Reno, Nevada, and the last year as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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AI will allow more foreign influence operations in 2024 election, FBI director says | CNN Politics
The 2024 US election will feature more foreign adversaries that are trying to meddle in the election than previous voting cycles thanks to artificial intelligence and other technological advances, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday.
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A Missouri law forbids pregnant women from divorce. A proposed bill looks to change that.
Under a Missouri law, a pregnant woman is not allowed to seek a divorce. A new proposed bill by a state lawmaker is looking to overturn the measure.
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Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stalls
Congressional leaders have announced a tentative agreement to prevent a government shutdown, for now.
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Biden could 'beat the daylights' out of Trump in a push-up contest, former DNC chairman boasts
Howard Dean predicted President Biden, 81, could beat former President Trump, 77, in a push-up contest while discussing the two candidates' health on MSNBC.
Russian victory in Avdiivka could snowball into larger gains in spring - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern city of Avdiivka, providing Russia's military with their first major battlefield victory since last May.
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Federal judge blocks Texas' SB4 immigration law that would criminalize migrant crossings
A federal judge in Austin on Thursday blocked Texas state officials from implementing a sweeping immigration law.
www.cbsnews.comPakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan's followers protests vote count
Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of controversial Texas immigration law | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Austin, Texas, ordered the state government Thursday to suspend enforcement of a controversial law that allowed state law enforcement agents to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.
www.cnn.comThe Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next
The decision in Donald Trump's immunity case could push a trial close to Election Day — or even beyond this year.
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Putin warns of ‘real’ nuclear war risk if West escalates Ukraine conflict
These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war for Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Newsom sparks outrage over minimum wage exemption benefiting donor, critics demand probe: 'Crooked deal'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire following reports he carved out an exemption that helps one of his donors avoid his state's minimum wage increase.
'One step away from famine' for more than 500,000 people in Gaza, UN official says
An official from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Tuesday that 576,000 people in Gaza are "one step away from famine."
Mitch McConnell's decision to step down as GOP leader reverberates in Kentucky
Mitch McConnell’s decision to step down as Senate Republican leader in November is reverberating back home in Kentucky.
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Battle to succeed McConnell quietly takes shape with no clear front-runner yet | CNN Politics
The under-the-radar race to replace Mitch McConnell is a wide-open affair with no clear front-runner, according to many GOP senators, as the top contenders begin jockeying to win over their colleagues for a position central to their party’s agenda and strategy.
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Christian groups tell Politico to apologize after ‘Christian nationalists’ portrayal - Washington Examiner
A Politico reporter came under criticism for her comments about Christian nationalists, which some groups say are "threatening" to religious communities.
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Biden, Trump continue to stack up delegates in primaries and caucuses
The 2024 Republican primary is in full swing, as former President Donald Trump continues to hold a commanding lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Alina Habba did argue with a judge, but she didn't forget to check off 'jury' box | Fact check
Trump's lawyer Alina Habba argued with the judge in the E. Jean Carroll case. But she didn't neglect checking off a box in the civil fraud trial.
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Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement raises question: When is the right time to step back?
The Senate's Republican leader says for him, 'it's time to move on to life's next chapter.' But it isn't always easy to figure out how and when to do that.
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Americans want businesses to stop getting political: study
American consumers and employees want workplaces to be politically neutral and are selective about how businesses wade into the political process in election years, a new study finds.
A California county ditched its vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election
Voters in a rural Northern California county will decide whether to recall a local elected official in a race that centers on hand-counting of ballots.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to over 30 health issues, from diabetes to heart trouble to cancer, research finds
Researchers say consistent evidence shows ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and soda, are associated with a higher risk for cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and more.
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Increased security ahead of Navalny’s funeral
A heavy police presence could be seen Thursday around Moscow’s Borisovskoye Cemetery, a day before late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral was set to be held there.
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Kensington Palace shares update on Kate Middleton as rumors swirl about her health
Kate has not been seen publicly since undergoing abdominal surgery in mid-January.
House Republicans ask how and why Lloyd Austin hospitalization went unnoticed - Washington Examiner
House Republicans grilled secretary of defense Lloyd Austin over his secret hospitalization last month, asking how the White House didn't know for three days.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHungary's Viktor Orbán to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next week
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will visit former President Donald Trump next week at Mar-a-Lago, according to a person briefed on the plans.
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Celebrating Black history while killing the Black body
African Americans say the annual commemoration obscures dark truths about Black life.
Congressional leaders strike a deal on appropriations bills and a stopgap funding measure | CNN Politics
Congressional leaders have struck a deal on some of the appropriations bills funding the federal government, as well as a short-term stopgap measure that would extend government funding and prevent a partial shutdown ahead of a Friday night deadline.
www.cnn.comLGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won't identify transgender families
A national LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the Texas Attorney General, rather than handing over information about transgender children receiving gender-confirming medical care.
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Death toll climbs to 104 as Palestinians killed during Gaza humanitarian aid delivery, reports say
At least 70 people were killed and 280 were wounded during an aid delivery in Gaza early Thursday with local reports indicating they were fired upon by Israeli forces.
Ex-sheriff's deputy who attacked police during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A man who was employed as a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy when he assaulted police officers protecting the U.S.
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Former ballerina detained in Russia has appeal denied in Siberian court
Ksenia Karelina, a dual American-Russian citizen, appeared via video link on Thursday to appeal her detention on charges of treason.
A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history
A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. The Smokehouse Creek fire grew to nearly 1,700 square miles.
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What's at stake for Biden and Trump as both visit border
Both are talking tough on immigration - an issue that could decide the presidency, writes Anthony Zurcher.
www.bbc.comTrump appeals judge's decision to remove his name from Illinois primary ballot
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have appealed an Illinois judge’s decision ordering election officials to remove the Republican’s name from the state's March 19 primary ballot.
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Lauren Boebert's son Tyler arrested, leaving congresswoman 'heartbroken'
The congresswoman's son, 18, has been charged with multiple felonies over his alleged role in car break-ins.
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23-year-old pregnant Amish woman's alleged murder: 'Everyone is stunned,' community member says
A 23-year-old pregnant Amish woman was found dead at a home in Sparta Township Monday, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Comer says impeachment inquiry moving to 'next phase,' with Hunter Biden testifying at public hearing
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the impeachment inquiry against President Biden will move into its “next phase," including Hunter Biden testifying publicly during an open hearing.
Ex-Obama border chief says crisis has spread ‘nationwide’ under Biden
Former President Barack Obama's DHS secretary admitted Thursday that the border crisis was spreading "nationwide" under Biden administration
www.washingtonexaminer.comAlabama lawmakers rush to get IVF services restarted
Three IVF providers in Alabama paused services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered “extrauterine children” under the state wrongful death law.
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In 'Me Hereafter,' murder victims get a chance to 'tell' their story as investigators crack case
An ABC News Studios four-part docuseries will focus on four true crime stories that span over 20 years with exclusive interviews with family and investigators.
1 dead, 6 others shot in Orlando shooting: Police
At least one person is dead and six suffered gunshot injures following a shooting in Orlando, Florida, police say.
House passes short-term deal to avert devastating partial government shutdown
The House passed a short-term government funding deal, averting a partial shutdown in a bid to buy more time for a long-term agreement.
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Justin Amash announces Republican bid for Michigan U.S. Senate seat after having previously left GOP
Former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash announced on social media Thursday that he will run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
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India and South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks
India and South Africa objected to a World Trade Organization investment agreement in Abu Dhabi, potentially blocking billions in investments say observers.
Things to know about Idaho's botched execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech
For nearly an hour, Thomas Eugene Creech laid in an Idaho execution chamber as medical team members tried to find a vein through which they could end his life.
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Las Vegas school district agrees to protect free speech rights of pro-life students after lawsuit
A Las Vegas high school agreed this week to not discriminate against a pro-life student group on campus after the students filed a lawsuit in 2022.
Harris will tout apprenticeships in a swing state visit to Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to the swing state of Wisconsin next week for an event touting worker apprenticeship programs.
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‘Call it by its name’: How hateful rhetoric feeds anti-Palestinian violence
Dehumanisation of Palestinians in shadow of Israel’s Gaza war is fuelling hate and violence in the US, advocates say.
Wildfire flames menace multiple towns in Texas
A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history, as flames moved with alarming speed and blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches.
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CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
www.cbsnews.comOusted Michigan Republican Party chair loses key ruling at appeals court
The ousted leader of the Michigan Republican Party has lost a key court ruling in her effort to regain the top post.
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Poll position: Trump crushing Biden by 4-9 points in every 2024 swing state
Trump is beating Biden in seven key swing states ahead of the 2024 general election, according to a Bloomberg poll.
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Average long-term mortgage rises to 6.94% after marking fourth-straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth week in a row, another affordability setback for prospective homebuyers just as the spring homebuying season gets going
D.C. officer attacked on Jan. 6 sounds alarm on political extremism ahead of 2024 election
Michael Fanone experienced political violence on Jan. 6, 2021. He's joining Courage for America to warn voters about it.
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Black soldiers are honored, name by name, at a Civil War battlefield
A Civil War battlefield in Mississippi is providing more information about Black history. Recent ceremonies honored the memory of 18 Black soldiers and two white officers who fought for the Union and were killed or wounded in 1864 by irregular Confederate soldiers.
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How scientists discovered 7,000 humpback whale deaths using AI technology: Study
A study has found that a marine heatwave may have led to the decline of humpback whales.
Texas can’t enforce law that makes illegally crossing the border a crime: Judge - Washington Examiner
A federal court blocked a Texas law that would make crossing the border illegally a state crime.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFederal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices
An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month.
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House passes stopgap spending measure in first step to avoid government shutdown - Washington Examiner
The first tranche of appropriations bills are expected to be advanced as a package, otherwise known as a “minibus,” that would allow lawmakers to pass all six bills through one vote.
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Israel Gaza: Checking Israel's claim to have killed 10,000 Hamas fighters
BBC Verify examines the evidence on combatant deaths, as concern grows about the scale of civilian killing.
www.bbc.comThe future is now: 16- and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections in a Vermont town
Sixteen and 17-year-olds in one Vermont town will get to vote in the local elections next week. And those who turn 18 by the November general election will be permitted to vote in the state’s presidential primaries on Super Tuesday.
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Jack Smith pushes court not to ask jurors whom they voted for in 2020 - Washington Examiner
Jack Smith is urging the judge in the Donald Trump classified documents case to disallow his lawyers from asking jurors whom they voted for in 2020.
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France again floats idea of sending non-combat troops to Ukraine
France’s foreign minister has suggested that Western countries should be considering sending NATO troops in non-combat roles to assist Ukraine.
Texas battles second-biggest wildfire in US history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire has now razed 1.1 million acres north of the city of Amarillo.
www.bbc.comAP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota's GOP caucuses
North Dakota will hold its Republican presidential caucuses Monday — the last chance for Donald Trump’s rivals to slow his momentum before Super Tuesday.
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Michigan primary lessons begin and end with blue-collar voters - Washington Examiner
Michigan's primary results show that both parties need to focus on blue-collar voters in the state's presidential eleciton this fall.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Harris to meet with Israeli war Cabinet member on Monday
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
‘Life draining out of Gaza’: UN on aid shooting as death toll hits 30,000
UN aid chief “appalled” at Israeli attack that killed at least 112 Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza.
Pennsylvania sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest
Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators are meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate against election threats with the presidential contest eight months away.
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Trump’s great escape: How Donald could survive his four indictments and 91 criminal counts - Washington Examiner
What once appeared to be a death sentence for the quasi-incumbent has morphed into a boon for his campaign in terms of polling and fundraising.
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Republicans unveil effort protecting federal lands from foreign investors, climate activists
FIRST ON FOX: Republicans introduced an effort to block public lands from being listed on a major stock exchange, a proposal backed by climate activists.
Palestinian unity on agenda as Hamas, Fatah leaders meet in Moscow
Hamas and Fatah officials attending a meeting in Moscow to discuss the future governance of a Palestinian state.
Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months
The effects of the El Niño event currently bringing extreme moisture to the Southwestern U.S. are expected to linger for months after its over.
Israel-Gaza war: More than 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoy, Hamas-run health ministry says
There are conflicting reports about how many Palestinians were shot by Israeli forces or run over by aid lorries.
www.bbc.comAirlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
The Biden administration is announcing proposed new rules that officials say will help passengers with disabilities.
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A billionaire-backed proposal to build an eco-friendly California city from scratch is off to a bumpy start to put their idea before voters this November.
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Great Stakes: Michigan’s black representation problem could become Biden’s in November - Washington Examiner
The Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District underscores a broader problem of black representation for President Joe Biden.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNevada and other swing states need more poll workers. Can lawyers help fill the gap?
Counties across Nevada are struggling to find poll workers in a pivotal election year. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is proposing that the legal community be tapped to help address the problem.
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Texas fires map and satellite images show where wildfires are burning in Panhandle and Oklahoma
A map shows the Texas fires located throughout the Lone Star State's rural Panhandle area with some blazes crossing into western Oklahoma.
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GOP senator endorses Trump-backed Ohio Senate candidate to face vulnerable Democrat
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joined a growing list of lawmakers supporting Republican candidate Bernie Moreno for Ohio senator.
North Carolina's 5 open congressional seats drawing candidates in droves
Dozens of Republicans are competing for five of North Carolina's 14 congressional seats on Super Tuesday.
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Supreme Court to decide if former President Donald Trump has immunity in federal case
The Supreme Court will decide if former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in his upcoming federal trial on election interference.
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Senate Republicans demand EPA change course on ‘job-killing’ green rule
Senate Republicans hit the Environmental Protection Agency over economic impacts of strict new air quality standards.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia bills in doubt at deadline include immigration crackdown, religious liberty protections
Georgia lawmakers are facing a key deadline Thursday with much work remaining. It’s crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures have to pass the House or Senate in order to be considered by the other legislative chamber before the end of this year.
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