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Kevin Seefried, Jan. 6 rioter who carried Confederate flag through Capitol, sentenced to 3 years in prison
Washington — The pro-Trump rioter who marched through the halls of Congress while wielding a Confederate flag on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to 36 months behind bars on Thursday, more than two years after photos of him became some of the most widely recognized images of the attack on the Capitol.
Defense officials defend response to Chinese spy balloon in Senate hearing
The House on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning China’s use of the surveillance balloon over the United States.
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US says China balloon could collect intelligence signals
The Biden administration says China’s military is likely behind an aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with high-altitude surveillance balloons
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DOJ fires back at Jim Jordan over Wray, Garland subpoenas
In a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, the Department of Justice called the subpoenas of Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray “premature” as it has offered to engage with the committee.
House Democrats file resolution attempting to expel George Santos from Congress
"We gave him plenty of time to resign, and he has chosen not to do so," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California said.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake updates: Death toll climbs to 41,000
Updates on the powerful earthquake and aftershocks that struck southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Feb. 6, 2023.
Rioter who menaced officer with Confederate flag gets prison
A Delaware man who threatened a Black police officer with a pole attached to a Confederate battle flag as he stormed the U.S.
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Biden administration considers deporting non-Mexican migrants to Mexico | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is considering deporting non-Mexican migrants to Mexico in an unprecedented step to stem the flow of migration to the US southern border, according to two Homeland Security officials.
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Biden's billionaire tax is 'dead on arrival' in Congress, top Wall Street backers and Democratic strategists say
Biden's billionaire tax would subject households with a net worth above $100 million to pay a minimum annual tax of 20% on gains of their "tradable assets."
Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head
In July 2021, as COVID-19 cases began to surge again, the surgeon general warned that misinformation had led to “avoidable illnesses and death” and urged the nation’s social media giants to do more to fight the sources of it. “We’re asking them to operate with greater transparency and...
Top Democrat on House Weaponization Subcommittee blasts GOP-created panel: 'Weaponization of Congress'
The top Democrat on the House Weaponization Subcommittee said there is a “difference” between “legitimate oversight and weaponization of Congress,” slamming the committee as one that will be used to “showcase conspiracy theories and advance an extreme agenda.”
House briefing on China spy balloon turns tense with Greene comments: ‘I chewed them out’
A classified briefing for House lawmakers on the Chinese spy balloon turned tense on Thursday when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went after administration officials for waiting days before sh…
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House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws
The Republican-held House has launched the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud with the District of Columbia over self-government in the nation’s capital.
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Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts active again
The accounts were suspended following the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Anger grows in Turkey as death toll passes 20,000
Thousands spent the night in the debris-encrusted streets of Adiyaman with little shelter and huddled around small fires.
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Santos was charged with theft in 2017 case tied to Amish dog breeders
The New York congressman had the charge dismissed and his record expunged after claiming his checkbook was stolen.
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Rick Scott battles with CNN anchor over claim Biden cut Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), whom the White House is trying to make the “poster child” for Medicare and Social Security cuts, tried to flip the script on Thursday in a contentious CNN interview by cla…
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Man arrested for assault on Minnesota congresswoman in DC
District of Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in an assault on Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota.
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Chinese spy balloon carried equipment to collect intelligence, U.S. says
The balloon had equipment that was "clearly for intelligence surveillance," according to a statement by a senior State Department official.
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GOP divided over whether heckling Biden hurts them
House Republicans are divided on whether the raucous heckling of President Biden during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night was inappropriate — or whether it helped them effectively com…
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GOP voters pick DeSantis over Trump in hypothetical head-to-head matchup for 2024 presidential nomination, poll shows
Trump, who lost to President Joe Biden in 2020, is still a main contender for the 2024 race, Monmouth University's latest survey showed.
House committee on ‘weaponization’ of government kicks off with airing of grievances
The hearing featured testimony from members of Congress and frequent Fox News guests who accused the government of unfairly targeting conservatives and big tech of censorship.
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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored.
www.bbc.comDeSantis admin and College Board continue fight over African American studies course
The back-and-forth illustrates an attempt by both sides to claim victory in an episode that has garnered national attention and a backlash for everyone involved.
www.politico.comRep. Nancy Mace scorches Washington in brutal roast: ‘I love exercising 1st Amendment rights’
In her speech before the Washington Press Club Foundation on Wednesday night, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., launched into an uncommonly sharp comedic monologue that skewered just about everyone from gun-loving Rep. Lauren Boebert to progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar.
DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved one step closer to taking over Walt Disney World's self-governing district.
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Trump brings back Jason Miller
The longtime aide will once again be on the presidential campaign staff.
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Why did so many buildings collapse in Turkey?
A combination of factors led to the widespread destruction that has left thousands still trapped under debris.
Senators introduce bill on US approach to ISIS detainee and displacement camps in Syria | CNN Politics
A bipartisan group of US senators put forward a bill to give a senior official the ability to coordinate the US government’s approach to ISIS detainee and displacement camps in Syria, where tens of thousands of refugees as well as those accused of being tied to the terrorist group are housed.
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Supreme Court deadlocked on enacting ethics code of conduct - Washington Examiner
For at least the past four years, the Supreme Court has been in active discussions to adopt a code of conduct but has struggled to agree on its parameters, in addition to uncertainty on whether the justices will actually follow through with such deliberations.The high court "has failed to reach...
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Alyssa Farah Griffin: ‘Overhyped’ DeSantis will ‘implode’ following sustained Trump attacks
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin is predicting that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won’t last long in the GOP White House primary against former President Trump…
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White House distances Biden from 1975 bill to sunset Social Security: 'Not part of the president's agenda'
The White House is distancing President Biden from his 1975 legislative proposal to sunset federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Scott invites Biden to debate on Social Security, Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) invited President Biden to debate over Social Security and Medicare on Thursday while the president is in Florida after days of the White House and the GOP sparring over wh…
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Sen. Mitt Romney broke ranks with many of his Republican colleagues Thursday, telling reporters following a classified briefing on the Chinese balloon incursion over U.S. airspace last week that the Biden administration, the military and intelligence agencies "acted skillfully and with care."
Chinese spy balloon went past ballistic missile fields and B-2 stealth bomber base, defense secretary says
The U.S. Navy has recovered most of the balloon and is getting ready to bring up the pieces of the cameras and antennas it was carrying, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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Sen. John Fetterman remains in hospital, undergoing tests
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, remains hospitalized in Washington after feeling lightheaded.
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Hawley pushes Senate resolution condemning China for surveillance flight, after unanimous House vote
Sen. Hawley's resolution condemning China for its surveillance mission over the U.S. comes after House Democrats joined with Republicans to pass a similar action in the House.
Proud Boys sedition trial shows group keying off Trump comments
In private messages, members of the group discussed Trump’s exhortation to the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” ahead of the November election.
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Angry senators grill Pentagon officials over Chinese spy balloon response
Senators were visibly angry as they pressed Pentagon officials on when they learned of the Chinese spy balloon, and why they waited so long to shoot it down.
Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration
The Supreme Court soon could find itself with easy ways out of two high-profile cases involving immigration and elections, if the justices are looking to avoid potentially messy and divisive decisions.
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Kamala Harris tight-lipped about ‘Smooch of the Union’ between her husband and Jill Biden - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris downplayed what looked like a kiss on the lips between her husband and first lady Jill Biden that has created a stir on social media. Holding back a smile, Harris said she hadn't seen footage of the buzz-worthy exchange between the presidential spouses during the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAsa Hutchinson says reelecting Trump 'would not be healthy for our democracy' as he eyes 2024 bid
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has been making more noise recently about a possible run for the White House in 2024. The former federal prosecutor has been hitting the trail in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina and is planning to host a border security summit in Arizona soon.
Biden in Florida takes on Rick Scott’s ‘outrageous’ views on Social Security, Medicare
President Biden traveled to Florida on Thursday, where he hammered Sen. Rick Scott (R) in his home state, calling Scott’s views on Social Security and Medicare “outrageous.” “The …
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Live updates: Suspected Chinese spy balloon latest | CNN Politics
Biden administration officials disclosed new information Thursday to lawmakers about the capabilities of the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon in public hearings and classified briefings. Follow here for the latest live updates.
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Ukraine's defiant city is nearly surrounded as Russia presses for a bloody victory
The Kremlin’s troops may finally be close to seizing control of the battered eastern city as they threaten a major offensive across the war’s front lines.
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'We are bigger than Jesus.' Telegram messages show how Trump's 2020 comments galvanized Proud Boys
The Proud Boys expressed an increased sense of importance after former President Donald Trump told them to "stand back and stand by" during a 2020 presidential debate
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Jim Jordan fires back at AOC accusing GOP of 'weaponizing' House Oversight Committee | Fox News Video
House Oversight Committee member Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, says the committee is ‘focused on the First Amendment,’ and New York Post columnist Miranda Divine says the FBI and Twitter wanted the Post to ‘self-censor.’
Italy prime minister irked by ‘inappropriate’ Zelenskyy meeting
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says French-German meeting with the Ukrainian leader in Paris did not help ‘unity’.
FTX founder keeps talking, ignoring typical legal strategy
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, has been unusually talkative following the November collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange and his subsequent indictment on fraud and other charges.
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Southwest Airlines "held together with duct tape," pilot says
A lack of "operational resilience" led carrier to cancel 16,000 flights, carrier's chief operating officer said.
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Disinformation Inc: Meet the groups hauling in cash to secretly blacklist conservative news
This is the first part of a Washington Examiner investigative series about self-styled 'disinformation' tracking organizations that are cracking down on conservative media and part of a lucrative operation that aims to defund disfavored speech.
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US and UK sanction Russian cybercriminal gang accused of infecting millions of computers worldwide | CNN Politics
The US and UK governments on Thursday sanctioned six Russians and one Ukrainian for their alleged involvement in an infamous Russia-based cybercrime network that infected millions of computers worldwide, including those in American hospitals.
www.cnn.comBiden blasts GOP on entitlements in Trump and DeSantis' backyard
President Joe Biden heads to Florida on Thursday, taking his post-State of the Union roadshow directly to the epicenter of the Republican Party.
Hunter Biden lawyer shoots down records request from House Republicans
A lawyer for the president's son said the committee “lacks a legitimate legislative purpose and oversight basis for requesting such records from Mr. Biden, who is a private citizen.”
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Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy makes heartfelt call for EU membership; U.S. and UK jointly sanction Russian cybercrime group
The Ukrainian leader addressed the European Parliament in his second known overseas trip since Russia invaded his country almost a year ago.
More migrants are crossing the northern border from Canada into the U.S.
Photos show migrants crossing the border at night in frigid temperatures, including a family with an 8-month-old and a 2-year-old.
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Playbook PM: Senators pop off over China’s balloon
And New Hampshire's Chris Sununu has harsh words for Biden.
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Jim Jordan clashes with Democrats over subpoenas and whistleblower testimony - Washington Examiner
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) clashed with Democrats during a "weaponization" subcommittee hearing over whistleblower testimony and his use of subpoenas. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), a lead counsel in both of former President Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings, demanded...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe claim by a discredited journalist that the US secretly blew up the Nord Stream pipeline is proving a gift to Putin
Russian propagandists appear delighted at the much-criticized claim by Seymour Hersh that Biden blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022.
In GOP-held Florida, Biden vows no cuts to Social Security
President Joe Biden is taking direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
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Boy in stolen car killed by owner who tracked down vehicle with app in Denver
Other people who were in the vehicle apparently ran away after the exchange of gunfire and before officers arrived, police said.
www.cbsnews.comHeckling of Biden Reflects a New, Coarser Normal for House GOP
WASHINGTON — The House floor has been no stranger to rowdy spectacle in 2023, but the eruptions of Republican vitriol against President Joe Biden during his State of the Union address Tuesday night underscored a new and notably coarse normal in Congress, where members of the GOP majority tossed...
Death toll climbs above 20,000 after Turkey-Syria earthquake
Human rights groups criticised the timing, content of UN aid delivered to northwest Syria three days after the quakes.
The smallest state has the biggest blockchain ambitions
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Several universities to experiment with micro nuclear power
The next big thing in nuclear power could be tiny — little reactors that are far smaller and far cheaper than the traditional massive nuclear plants topped by giant concrete cooling towers.
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Chinese balloon capable of gathering intelligence - US official
US lawmakers have also passed a non-binding resolution condemning China use of the balloon.
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Senators call out Buttigieg at Southwest hearing
Lawmakers on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee called out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a Thursday hearing on the Southwest Airlines meltdown. Sen. Ted Cruz…
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U.S. offers $5 million reward for MS-13 gang leader "Porky"
The U.S. government has been hunting the MS-13 gang leader Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías for years.
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Miraculous moments as survivors pulled from earthquake rubble in Turkey, Syria
Amid the tragedy and horror of the earthquake destruction in Turkey and Syria have been reports of miraculous and dramatic rescues.
BP posts record 2022 earnings to join Big Oil profit bonanza
Oil major BP's record annual profits follow bumper earnings from energy giants Shell, Exxon Mobil and Chevron.
Gabbard slams ‘culture of fear and self-censorship’ at ‘weaponization’ hearing - Washington Examiner
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI) slammed the "culture of fear and self-censorship" that government agencies have allegedly fostered internally and in society at large in the opening hearing for the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Gabbard, who was a Democrat...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat Does 'Lots of Luck in Your Senior Year' Actually Mean? An Investigation.
WASHINGTON — During a State of the Union address full of Bidenese Dictionary classics like “folks” and “I need to be crystal clear,” one entry stood out. As President Joe Biden delivered his speech Tuesday evening, he issued a challenge to Republicans who have threatened to repeal the Inflation...
Suit: NFL runs 'sham' disability program for injured players
Ten retired players are accusing the NFL of lying and flagrantly violating federal law in denying disability benefits.
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Chinese spy balloon sought secret US communications signals, State Department says
The Chinese spy balloon that was shot down had carried multiple devices to intercept sensitive communications, according to the State Department.
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Small town mayor files to challenge Menendez in 2024 Democratic primary
Joe Signorello III has developed a relatively high profile for a mayor of a town of just 14,000.
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Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker says bureau became 'politically weaponized,' trickled down from HQ
Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker on Thursday delivered an emotional testimony before the House Subcommittee on Weaponization, during which she explained that she had resigned due to the bureau having become "weaponized."
Attorneys general call for federal protections against deadly workplace heat
Seven attorneys general are calling on the federal government to create emergency standards to protect workers from the summer’s deadly heat by the beginning of May. “Extreme workplace heat po…
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U.S. facilitates release of 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners, including 1 American
The prisoners, some of whom had been in custody for several years, landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Thursday.
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South Dakota poised to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth
South Dakota is set to be the latest state to ban gender-affirming health care for transgender youth after state senators on Thursday voted to send a measure barring minors from accessing certain m…
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Mace also took aim at former President Donald Trump and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) during a Washington Press Club Foundation dinner.
Nevada battery recycler wins $2B loan from Energy Department
A Nevada company that recycles batteries for electric vehicles has won a $2 billion green energy loan from the Biden administration.
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NY Democrats want to ban kids from playing tackle football
Democratic New York lawmakers are introducing a bill that would ban tackle football for kids 12 years old and younger.
Russia attacks east Ukraine as milestone nears; Kyiv seeks arms
In the 50th week of war, clashes intensify along eastern front lines, as Kyiv claims heavy losses among Russian troops.
War with China: 48% say yes, 59% say Biden’s blowing it - Washington Examiner
Now he's done it.With China's spy balloon incursion and an Air Force general’s warning of a fast-coming global clash, more Americans now believe that war with China is in the cards, and they think that President Joe Biden's bumbling of relations has something to do with it.In the latest...
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Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot
The Kansas City Chiefs are the reason Rhonda LeValdo is in Arizona for the Super Bowl. But she won't be here to watch the game.
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Following fan revolt, 'RuPaul Drag Race' returns to 90-minute episodes
"The queer agenda wins again," one fan tweeted after the announcement.
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‘Sorry, Ron, you're No. 2’: Sununu says he’s the top dog among conservative governors
“I'm ranked the most fiscally conservative governor in the country,” Sununu told POLITICO.
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Top Twitter executive reveals key information on Hunter Biden censorship decision - Washington Examiner
Ex-top Twitter executive Yoel Roth revealed key new information about the Big Tech company’s Hunter Biden laptop censorship in 2020 came from another tech company, not the FBI. The New York Post reported in October 2020 that emails from the laptop showed evidence of shady business dealings by...
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Rep. Angie Craig attacked in her D.C. apartment building
The Minnesota Democrat's office said she was not seriously injured and there was no evidence the attack was politically motivated. A suspect was later arrested.
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NYC truck terror attacker fights to avoid death penalty over ethnic discrimination claims
Four days before the penalty phase is scheduled to begin, attorneys for Sayfullo Saipov sought on Thursday to strike the government's decision to seek the death penalty.
House Oversight panel requests records from Hunter Biden and James Biden
Chairman James Comer wrote to Hunter Biden, James Biden and their then-business manager requesting documents as part of a probe into foreign business pursuits.
www.cbsnews.comNikki Haley presidential run would sink DeSantis and hand Trump victory – poll
Yahoo News/YouGov survey finds that an additional Republican candidate would split the vote in former president’s favor
Tennessee set to pass a law that restricts drag shows
The legislation would expand the definition of adult cabaret in Tennessee’s law to include that such “adult-oriented performances that are harmful to minors.”
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Kari Lake to be featured speaker at CPAC dinner
Kari Lake, the defeated Arizona gubernatorial candidate, will be the featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) high-profile Ronald Reagan Dinner next month, the gath…
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Democrats accuse GOP of racism after House votes to overturn DC laws - Washington Examiner
House Democrats denounced their Republican counterparts for voting to overturn a pair of local laws in Washington, D.C., accusing GOP lawmakers of being motivated by racism. The House voted on Thursday to overturn two laws passed by the D.C. Council last year softening penalties for crimes...
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Inflation and recession: Can the world defeat both in 2023?
No, it must accept one, per conventional wisdom. But Europe’s showing another way, though it won’t be painless either.
'I'm deeply sorry': Highlights from Senate hearing over Southwest's holiday meltdown
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened Thursday to review the causes and impacts of recent air travel disruptions.
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Musk deputy's words on Starlink 'weaponization' vex Ukraine
Ukrainians have reacted with puzzlement and some ire to comments by a top Starlink official that their country has “weaponized” the satellite internet service.
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Southwest exec vows fixes but rebuffs calls for cash hardship payments to fliers
Under sharp questioning from lawmakers, COO Andrew Watterson expressed contrition to customers and employees, vowing scheduling system upgrades and better handling of icy conditions.
www.nbcnews.comJames Carville Attacks GOP, Marjorie Taylor Greene As 'White Trash'
The longtime Democratic operative told MSNBC's Ari Melber "the level of white trashdom in the Republican Party is staggering."
Rep. George Santos' work for firm accused of Ponzi scheme drew SEC scrutiny
The embattled freshman lawmaker's work for a company that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme attracted scrutiny from federal regulators.
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U.S. to explore punishing China over spy balloon, official says
The Biden administration released new declassified intelligence on Beijing's spy balloon program and hinted that retribution was coming.
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Georgia prison warden charged with bribery, other counts
A Georgia prison warden has been arrested on charges stemming from a state investigation of corruption inside the penitentiary he supervised
Senators say 'very disturbing possibility' US manufacturing may have helped build Chinese surveillance balloon
Republican senators said there is a 'very disturbing' possibility that American companies helped to build the Chinese surveillance balloon following classified briefing with administration officials Thursday.
Russian FM, Sudan's military leaders kindle ties in Khartoum
Russia's foreign minister has met with Sudan’s military rulers as the nations seek to deepen economic and political ties.
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FBI HQ disavows FBI field office intel report targeting ‘Radical Traditionalist Catholics’ - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — FBI headquarters distanced itself from a local field office’s intelligence report that warned about the alleged connection between “racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists” and “radical-traditionalist Catholics.” An FBI intelligence product released on Jan. 23 by the...
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Nancy Pelosi pushes for former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney to be the next labor secretary
Maloney, who was also the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, lost re-election to Congress in November.
www.nbcnews.comTrump Says He’ll Hand Over His DNA for E. Jean Carroll Case
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty/Reuters/New York County ClerkWith E. Jean Carroll’s trial against Donald Trump set to start in April, the former president’s legal team has a new gambit they hope will dismantle her case and cast serious doubt on the claims that Trump...
Pro-choice activists angry at Biden's 'very brief' statement on abortion in State of the Union address
Pro-choice activists are upset that President Joe Biden did not focus more on abortion during the State of the Union address Tuesday.
Manchin 'raising hell' over White House handling of marquee Dem bill
His party doesn't want the West Virginia centrist frustrated for any number of reasons — but electric vehicles in particular are fueling a big row.
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Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US
The critics of the government arrive in the US after being released from jail.
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Frustrated Florida parents resolve to teach Black history to their kids
Gov. Ron DeSantis is prompting Black parents "to take the reins to educate their children, a Florida mother said.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that “a Ukraine that is winning” should become a European Union member. He argued the bloc won’t be complete without it.
apnews.comHunter Biden's lawyers ask Bannon, Giuliani others to preserve evidence for lawsuits
Hunter Biden’s legal team sent letters to Rudy Giuliani, Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and 11 others on Wednesday, asking them to preserve evidence for future lawsuits.
Pence group to run ads in Iowa against school trans policies
The former vice president accused the "radical left" of attempting to "indoctrinate our children behind parents’ backs."
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Hunter Biden, White House, House GOP clash over widening investigation of Joe Biden's son
Rep. James Comer issued a new request to Hunter Biden Thursday, telling the president's son to hand over documents related to intelligence agencies.
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Poland to close Belarus border crossing after journalist jailed
Announcement comes after a Belarusian court sentenced a journalist of Polish origin to eight years in prison.
Former employee blows the whistle on transgender clinic: ‘Morally and medically appalling’ - Washington Examiner
Transgender Former employee blows the whistle on transgender clinic: 'Morally and medically appalling' By Jack Birle, Breaking News Reporter February 09, 2023 11:17 AM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Transgender Former employee blows the whistle on transgender clinic: 'Morally and...
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European markets close higher as earnings season nears end; Credit Suisse down 15%
European markets closed higher Thursday as investors weighed up the economic outlook and corporate earnings.
LGBTQ groups say Biden missed chance to denounce attacks in State of the Union
LGBTQ groups this week broadly commended President Biden for vowing to protect the rights of LGBTQ Americans in his 2023 State of the Union address but said the president missed a rare opportunity …
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EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report
Twitter has failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke from top officials of the 27-nation bloc
Cruz challenges Dems to 'stand up to the White House' against 'radical,' 'wildly unqualified' judicial picks
Sen. Ted Cruz called upon his Democratic colleagues to impose higher standards for President Biden's judicial nominees instead of providing a "rubber stamp."
US House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance
The U.S. House voted unanimously Thursday to condemn the Beijing government for its balloon surveillance program.
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Doug Griffin, a Republican, said the lawmaker "crossed the line" as Joe Biden told Griffin's late daughter's story in his State of the Union speech.
Why Donald Trump may not be Nikki Haley's biggest obstacle
The former South Carolina gov has an opening in her home state. But it could become a bit trickier.
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Missouri's GOP-led House votes against ban on children carrying guns in public
The proposal to ban minors from carrying guns without adult supervision in public failed by a 104-39 vote. Only one Republican voted in support of it.
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Exclusive: Wife of public defender who died at Mexico resort speaks out
The wife of California public defender Elliot Blair is speaking out for the first time as she continues to seek answers to her husband's mysterious death in Mexico.
Soccer star Christian Atsu remains missing after Turkey earthquake
Reports of him having been rescued may be premature. The Ghanaian winger starred for Chelsea, Newcastle United and several other teams in England before moving to Turkey.
www.nbcnews.comRepublicans begin Biden investigations, Ukraine's president visits Britain: 5 Things podcast
Republicans began Biden investigations with a Twitter hearing on Hunter Biden's laptop, at least 16,000 now dead in Syria/Turkey quake: 5 Things podcast
GOP asks for records from Biden's family on business deals
House Republicans have made the first official requests for documents from Hunter and James Biden regarding foreign business dealings.
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'Moms for Liberty' calls on Iowa legislature to rid schools of 'inappropriate' books'
An Iowa House committee invited Moms for Liberty activists to speak about disputing books in public schools - a key topic of debate in the state.
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South Carolina dog breeder, 76, is fatally shot while trying to sell a French bulldog
Lonnie A. Ray brought along a friend for Monday’s dog exchange, but the $2,500 sale never happened. The shooter took off in a car — with the puppy in tow, Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said.
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North Korea parades largest long-range missile array
Kim Jong-un attended the event with his daughter Ju-ae, who took centre stage at a banquet.
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Sununu says he’s more fiscally conservative than DeSantis amid 2024 speculation - Washington Examiner
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) took a shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over his conservative bona fides amid 2024 speculation. Sununu, who recently took a major step toward announcing a White House run, crowed that he has been the most fiscally conservative governor and the best on...
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Gold dips with more Fed rate hikes in the offing; CPI to be key
Gold fell, with traders awaiting inflation data next week for clues on the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-hike path and weekly jobless claims rising.
Is ChatGPT ‘woke’? AI chatbot accused of anti-conservative bias and a grudge against Trump
Conservatives accuse ChatGPT of giving liberal answers on affirmative action, diversity and transgender rights. OpenAI CEO admits bias "shortcomings."
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Trump closes gap, tied with DeSantis in new poll of GOP voters
Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are tied among GOP voters as the leading choice for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee, according to a new poll. A Monmo…
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 153rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Fact check: Last Republican to win popular vote left office 14 years ago, not 30
George W. Bush was the last Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote. He left office 14 years ago, not 30.
EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report
Twitter has failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke from top officials of the 27-nation bloc.
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Joe Manchin calls 'bulls--t' on Democrats’ push to quickly end fossil fuels
Democrat West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin isn't hiding his frustration with colleagues who want to quickly transition the country away from fossil fuels.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' parents, sister sue Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' shooting
The parents and sister of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer in the "Rust" on-set shooting, have filed a new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, their attorney said.
Kari Lake selected to speak at CPAC Ronald Reagan dinner - Washington Examiner
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has been announced as the speaker for the Ronald Reagan dinner at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month. CPAC described Lake as "a rare leader who captured the hearts of conservatives with her honest, bold message," touting her...
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Kemp staffs up PAC with eye toward boosting national profile
The Georgia governor has hired national fundraisers for his new political group.
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Florida schools will no longer ask student-athletes about menstruation — but will ask for 'sex at birth'
The Florida High School Athletic Association voted to remove questions about menstrual history from the state’s physical evaluation form, but added a field for "sex at birth."
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Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras
Australia's Defense Department will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings.
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Midwest lawmakers ask Biden to make ethanol-heavy fuel available year round
Dozens of bipartisan lawmakers representing Midwestern states are calling on the Biden administration to permit the sale of more ethanol-heavy fuel year-round. The demand centers around E-15, a fue…
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Zelenskyy appeals for new weapons from France, Germany, UK in face-to-face meetings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the leaders of Germany and France that his troops needed new weapons, after a similar plea to Britain’s leaders.
Jen Psaki blasts ‘right wing craziness’ of House GOP ‘Twitter Files’ hearing
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday dismissed a hearing held by Republicans this week on leading social media companies’ content policies. “This is like a word salad of r…
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Fiery Ohio derailment raises railroad safety questions
Officials are asking about railroad safety after a fiery derailment in Ohio generated a huge plume of smoke and forced evacuations in a small town because of concerns about the toxic chemicals the train was carrying.
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NRA, 25 states sue Biden ATF to stop 'arbitrary' and 'unlawful' pistol brace rule
The NRA filed a lawsuit in North Dakota challenging the Biden administration's new rule regulating pistols equipped with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles.
Trump's most loyal supporters in Congress are calling for an immediate halt to US support for Ukraine
The bill's chief sponsor, Rep. Matt Gaetz, falsely claimed Biden himself warned that arming Ukraine would lead to World War III.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Thousands offer to adopt baby pulled from the rubble
The baby girl was rescued from a collapsed building in Syria, but her mother died after the birth.
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Arrested as a Chinese spy, former New York cop seeks answers
Baimadajie Angwang says he wants to be reinstated to police force after US prosecutors drop charges against him.
Oil falls as earthquake impact on crude eases, rate hike fears rise
Oil prices fell on Thursday as U.S. crude inventories swelled to their highest in months.
Most Chinese spy craft evidence still underwater in 'large scale scene,' FBI officials say
The majority of debris from the Chinese surveillance aircraft shot down over the United States last week remains underwater, according to FBI officials.
Rescuers push to find survivors of 'disaster of the century'
Rescue workers are making a final push to find any remaining survivors of this week’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed nearly 21,000 people.
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Bipartisan bills would repeal authorization of Gulf, Iraq wars
Two bipartisan bills introduced on Thursday would repeal the war authorizations for the Gulf War in Kuwait in the early ’90s and for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, both of which remain on the boo…
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‘Cheaply smeared’: Youngkin education appointee rejected by Virginia Democrats fights back - Washington Examiner
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) blasted Democrats after the Virginia state Senate rejected three of his nominees, including an Indian immigrant he nominated to the board of education. Youngkin said the Senate's rejection of Suparna Dutta to the Virginia Board of Education on Tuesday was evidence that...
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FAA calls on laser manufacturers to warn consumers of risks for planes
The FAA wrote to laser manufacturers and distributors on Thursday asking them to add warning labels to their packaging
GOP Gov. Chris Sununu jokes that Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'fur thing' at the State of the Union made her look like 'she belonged on the top of Mt. Washington'
The coat with fluffy fur trim came to mind for the GOP governor as he mused to Politico about low Northeastern temperatures. "God bless her," he said.
Capitol building’s top manager prompts fury with admission he avoided Hill on Jan. 6
The House Administration Committee heard from Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton on Thursday for the first time since a nonpartisan watchdog accused him of misconduct.
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Hope dims for families in Turkey as rescue turns to recovery
As hours have turned to days after Turkey's deadly earthquake, rescues are becoming rarer. Many of the family members left behind are facing an awful truth: that it’s unlikely they’ll ever be reunited with their relatives.
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LGBTQ community reports more abuse on Twitter since Musk takeover: survey
LGBTQ activists and organizations say hateful and abusive speech has surged on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social media platform, according to a new survey. A majority of LGBTQ activists and…
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Journalist arrested while reporting on press conference about derailment cleanup
Officers from the East Palestine Police Department arrested NewsNation reporter Evan Lambert during a press conference about a train derailment and cleanup efforts.
John Kerry frustrated oil companies aren't interested in costly renewable business
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry acknowledged that fossil fuel companies are "critical" to the green energy transition and worried about plans to reduce clean investments.
Capitol Architect: No threat to justify $872,000 State of the Union fence - Washington Examiner
The architect of the U.S. Capitol said today that police charged with protecting the facility received no threats in advance of President Joe Biden’s Tuesday State of the Union address that would have justified the erection of a metal fence around the campus.Brett Blanton told the House...
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Biden says GOP's dreams of cutting social security will end in 'nightmare' with veto pen
During a trip to Wisconsin, President Joe Biden addressed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others who heckled him during the State of the Union.
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Pilot shortage puts pressure on airline operations
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Until last summer, Ashley Montano had never flown. Now she was preparing to land a small plane with three passengers after a previous touch-and-go that had been rough.
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House GOP opens politicized-government probe with a Fox News-ready lineup
The panel's first witnesses included Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and a former FBI official.
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California beach town will no longer fly LGBT pride flag outside city hall; 'We are one' city says councilman
The city of Huntington Beach, California, voted by a narrow margin to approve a measure that would prevent the LGBT flag from being flown in front of city government buildings.
For New York City mayor, his war on rats becomes personal
Every New York City mayor has battled rats
U.S. House Republicans step up probes of Biden, White House sees partisan attack
U.S. House Republicans on Thursday stepped up their probes of Democratic President Joe Biden's family and what they allege is partisan bias in federal law enforcement, in moves that the White House dismissed as politically motivated attacks. The steps are some of the first Republicans have...
Meta restores Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
The Facebook and Instagram pages belonging to former President Donald Trump appear to have been restored.
Attorney: I trusted Alex Murdaugh despite odd fee payments
A lawyer who called Alex Murdaugh one of his best friends has testified on behalf of the disgraced lawyer who is standing trial for allegedly killing his wife and son.
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Stefanik says censorship of Hunter Biden laptop story was 'election meddling by FBI on behalf of Democrats'
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik said Twitter’s censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story in October 2020 is “the definition of election meddling by the FBI on behalf of Democrats, paid for by the U.S. taxpayers.”
Police: Reporter pushed down, arrested had refused to leave
The arrest of a broadcast reporter who was pushed to the ground and handcuffed while covering a news conference came after he got into an argument with the head of the Ohio National Guard and refused to leave, police said Thursday.
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Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension
Mississippi Senators passed a postpartum bill that allows mothers to have Medicaid for a year after giving birth. Legislators hope to cut the maternal mortality rate.
WATCH: Bob Iger to step down as Disney CEO at the end of two-year stint - Washington Examiner
Bob Iger announced Thursday that he would leave his role as CEO of The Walt Disney Company after two years. Iger, 71, started his second stretch as Disney's CEO in November and said a two-year stint was part of the deal during a Thursday interview. WATCH: COLIN KAEPERNICK BEHIND HULU DOCUSERIES...
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Syria orphans from quake taken in by overwhelmed relatives
This week's earthquake that devastated parts of southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has left unknown numbers of orphans.
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DHS bats down reports Biden administration is seeking mass deportation flights to Mexico - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is seeking to take much harsher steps to stop illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to new reports met with blowback from the Department of Homeland Security. Faced with the highest number of noncitizens encountered at the nation's borders in December...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFrom battery health to tax credits, there's a lot to consider when buying a used electric car. Here's how to shop smart.
Buying a used electric car looks like a better deal than ever, thanks to a new tax credit from the Biden administration.
'It's a mess': Messages to Southwest pilots show meltdown unfolding
Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson testifies Thursday before the Senate Commerce Committee about the airline canceling thousands of flights over the holidays.
House GOP rips former Twitter exec for censoring vaccine data from doctors, CDC: 'Not just about the laptop'
House Oversight Committee GOP member Rep. Nancy Mace railed against former Twitter official Vijaya Gadde for censoring COVID-19 vaccine data from Stanford and Harvard educated doctors.
Quebec parents recount moments after bus hit daycare center
Grief-stricken Canadians are dropping off flowers and stuffed animals outside a Quebec daycare center that was smashed into by a city bus, killing two children and sending six to the hospital.
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Ukrainians dismantle Soviet-era statues honoring communist military leaders
Ukraine's Ministry of Culture removed two Soviet-era statues honoring Russian military leaders as part of their "de-communization" program.
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State of the Union 2023: MTG tries to steal spotlight from ‘liar’ Biden - Washington Examiner
All eyes were on Joe Biden Tuesday night as the president delivered a winding and, at times, tense State of the Union speech. His lines on China, immigration, and entitlement programs prompted boos and jeers from Republicans in the audience, making this year’s address one of the most lively and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnalysis-Biden team shrugs off polls, targets key voters ahead of 2024 run
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Joe Biden, his aides and his Democratic allies are shrugging off polls showing doubts about his age and leadership as they plot his expected re-election campaign, and point instead to the U.S. president's flinty State of the Union speech to Congress this week as a sign of...
Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for seat on board
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is calling off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts.
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San Francisco looks to establish sanctioned red-light district as sex trafficking increases - Washington Examiner
San Francisco supervisors are looking to taper off the increase of sex trafficking within the Mission District by creating a sanctioned red-light district. While there is not a proposal with specific sanctions, city supervisors are hoping the state legislature will legalize the sex trade to...
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Ilhan Omar's campaign cash to consultants dipped by millions after halting payments to husband's firm
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's consultant payments fell by millions of dollars after she stopped paying her husband's firm following increased scrutiny over the money.
Asia shares mostly fall, eyeing inflation, earnings, growth
Asian shares have fallen after Wall Street retreated for a second day as market watchers considered earnings reports and various indicators about whether inflation is waning in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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Chinese balloon was designed for intelligence surveillance, not weather, US says - Washington Examiner
The Chinese balloon that was destroyed off the coast of South Carolina was built for spying and had sophisticated communications equipment, U.S. officials said, based on information about the balloon gathered by a U-2 spy plane.“High-resolution imagery from U-2 flybys revealed that the...
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery fell 41 cents to $78.06 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for April delivery fell 59 cents to $84.50 a barrel.
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The video's audio has been edited. In the original video, Biden discussed ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
Popular composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94. Working with lyricist Hal David, Bacharach penned a long run of hit songs, many of them for Dionne Warwick.
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From the border to the front lines of Congress, House Republicans are flexing their muscles
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives after underperforming in the 2022 midterm elections.
Half a million workers needed, building group claims, despite housing slowdown - Washington Examiner
The construction industry will need to add more than 500,000 workers this year to keep up with demand, the Associated Builders and Contractors said on Thursday. The trade group, which represents the non-union construction industry, used a proprietary model that examines the relationship between...
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Biden will keep claiming GOP wants to cut Social Security, Medicare into the 2024 campaign, consultants say
President Biden will continue his that claim Republicans want to cut Social Security and Medicaid as he prepares for the 2024 election, an approach consultants say is effective.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
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Thousands of kids are missing from school. Where did they go?
Over a million kids left public schools during COVID. Hundreds of thousands of them didn’t start private school or homeschool. They’re missing.
U.S. to test shots against bird flu outbreak, as Biden administration weighs poultry vaccinations
The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has devastated the commercial poultry industry and wild birds in recent years.
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‘Crazy interesting’ findings by Australian researchers may reveal key to Covid immunity
University of Sydney scientists have found a receptor protein which ‘acts a bit like molecular velcro, in that it sticks to the spike of the virus’
Column: The abortion issue hurt Republicans in 2022. So why would they double down in 2024?
The reversal of Roe vs. Wade pushed abortion to the forefront of politics in 2022, to the detriment of Republicans. Many in the GOP want to "go on offense" in 2024.
Suicides rose in 2021 after 2 years of declines, CDC report finds
A new CDC report published Thursday found the number of suicides increased in 2021 -- after two years of declines -- to figures not seen since 2018
Consumer Reports finds "unpredictable" mercury spikes in canned tuna
The mercury levels were within FDA standards, but Consumer Reports suggests that pregnant people "avoid canned tuna altogether."
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What to know about Texas ruling that could see abortion drug taken off the market
A ruling coming out of Texas as soon as Friday could potentially lead to an abortion drug, mifepristone, being taken off the market across the United States.
Fact check: No link between Air Force cadet's death, COVID-19 vaccine
Hunter Brown died of a blood clot in his lungs that was caused by an injury to his left foot several months earlier, according to his autopsy report.
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Study: Promising drug could cut COVID hospitalizations in half
A new drug requiring only a single injection could be a game changer in keeping people with COVID-19 infections out of the hospital, research by Stanford Medicine has found.
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Worst-ever cholera outbreak in Malawi kills more than 1,200, with "very high" risk of spread
The southern African nation saw a 143% increase in the number of cholera cases recorded last month compared to December.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview
COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus that causes mild to severe cases. Here’s a quick guide on how to spot symptoms, risk factors, prevent spread of the disease, and find out what to do if you think you have it.
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COVID-19 deaths worldwide largely attributed to people over 60 years of age
Researchers examine COVID-19 mortality and vaccination progress in older adults worldwide.
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