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Biden on classified docs discovery: ‘There’s no there there’
APTOS, Calif. (AP) — A frustrated President Joe Biden said Thursday there is “no there there” when he was persistently questioned about the discovery of classified documents and official records at his home and former office.
Democrats introduce constitutional amendment to reverse Citizens United campaign finance ruling
A group of House Democrats introduced a constitutional amendment on Thursday to overturn a Supreme Court ruling that eliminated restrictions on corporate campaign spending. The Supreme Court’…
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Trump blasts Biden administration's 'two-tiered justice system,' asks why Biden gets 'white glove treatment'
Donald Trump on Thursday said slammed the nation's "two standards of justice," claiming that President Biden was getting the "white glove treatment" in the classified document probe.
Supreme Court has failed to find leaker of abortion opinion
The Supreme Court says an eight-month investigation has failed to find who leaked a draft of the court’s opinion overturning abortion rights.
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Biden breaks silence on his handling of classified documents: 'I have no regrets'
"There's no 'there' there," Biden told reporters when asked about the classified documents.
$2.5 billion aid sends Strykers, but no tanks, to Ukraine
The Pentagon says the U.S. will send 90 Stryker combat vehicles and an additional 59 Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine, in addition to hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition.
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House Judiciary Committee to investigate leak of Supreme Court opinion after SCOTUS whiffs
The House Judiciary Committee will investigate the leak of the opinion that signaled the overturning of Roe v. Wade after a formal investigation failed to identify the culprit.
Trump and lawyer sanctioned almost $1 million for 'frivolous' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump had claimed in a dismissed lawsuit that Hillary Clinton and others tried to rig the 2016 presidential election in her favor.
'Extreme' drought completely eliminated in California; Colorado River Basin lags behind
"Extreme" drought has been completely eliminated in California for the first time in nearly three years, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Six takeaways from House committee assignments so far
As members of the House continue to receive committee assignments for the new Congress, Republicans are shaking up several panels with their newly obtained majority. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif…
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‘A whole new level’ of war if NATO arms Ukraine, Russia warns
‘Extremely dangerous’ move to supply Kyiv with heavy weapons could threaten ‘global and pan-European security’.
Judge denies Navarro effort to dismiss contempt case for defying Jan. 6 committee
The ruling said Navarro had failed to prove that former President Donald Trump wanted him to assert executive privilege over his potential testimony.
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Venezuela, Lebanon, SSudan lose UN voting rights over dues
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Venezuela, Lebanon and South Sudan are in arrears on paying dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and are among six nations that have lost their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the U.N. chief said in a letter circulated Thursday.
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Germany facing pressure to approve leopard tanks for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a roughly $2.5 billion aid package for Ukraine, which included more armored vehicles, but no tanks.
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Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia
A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.
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Nikki Haley dismisses Pompeo's VP claims as 'lies and gossip'
The Republican former ambassador to the United Nations also teased a presidential run during an interview on Fox News.
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T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile says hackers have stolen data on 37 million customers. It says the breach occurred in late November and was discovered Jan. 5.
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DeSantis administration rejects proposed AP African American Studies class in Florida high schools | CNN Politics
The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.
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CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
CIA Director William Burns visited Kyiv last week to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Nikki Haley exploring 2024 presidential run: 'I've never lost a race'
Nikki Haley said Thursday she's close to making a decision on a possible 2024 presidential run, adding that she has "never lost a race" and is "not going to lose now."
WATCH: Nikki Haley teases 2024 bid, saying ‘I can be that leader’ - Washington Examiner
Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley further teased her candidacy for president in 2024 in a Thursday interview. If Haley were to enter the race, she would face off against former President Donald Trump. "Yes, I think I can be that leader," she told Bret Baier on Fox News...
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GoFundMe blocked George Santos after he allegedly pocketed thousands from a fundraiser for a dying service dog
The veteran who owned the dog says Santos pocketed $3,000 from a GoFundMe page that was set up to help pay for surgery.
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State laws vary widely on whether felons can run for office
The case of a defeated New Mexico candidate arrested in a politically motivated shooting spree has turned a spotlight on an issue that has been evolving in the states: whether people with criminal convictions are eligible to run for public office.
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Trump campaign asks Meta to reinstate him on Facebook
CBS News obtained a copy of the letter the Trump campaign sent, which says the continued bank could be seen as a deliberate effort by the company "to silence Mr. Trump's political voice."
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By the numbers: President Biden at the two-year mark
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday. That represents 730 days since his inauguration — and a whole lot of other numbers as well.
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Once burned, twice keen: Scaramucci isn’t giving up on crypto
Focus on the tech, not the scandals, Anthony Scaramucci and other crypto backers tell the Davos elite.
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Here is how ‘Dry January’ can help and hurt you
Story at a glance “Dry January,” a commitment to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year, has grown in popularity in the U.S. Health experts agree that abstaining fr…
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Proud Boy leader spoke of 'war' before Capitol riot
A Washington court heard testimony from a British filmmaker about speeches made before 6 January 2021.
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Trump calls for jailing journalists who broke Supreme Court’s draft abortion decision
Former President Trump is calling for the jailing of the journalists who published a leaked draft opinion showing the Supreme Court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Last spring, Politico reporte…
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Biden tours beach town damaged by massive California storms
President Joe Biden walked along the splintered boardwalk of a California beach town Thursday and heard from business owners struggling to repair damage to their shops after storms caused devastation across the region and killed more than 20 people statewide.
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Tim Kaine leaves Democrats in suspense
The Virginia senator is expected to announce on Friday whether we'll run for a third term in 2024.
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Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s leak investigation
The Supreme Court on Thursday revealed the details of an investigation into the leaked draft opinion that struck down Roe v. Wade, a probe that concluded the court was unable to identify who was re…
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Leaders of Chechnya, Wagner blast Russian army beard ban
Critical comments are the latest outburst against the Russian military leadership by two of Vladimir Putin’s allies.
Regrets? Jan. 6 defendant photographed with his feet on Pelosi's desk says he has a few
Richard Barnett took the witness stand at his criminal trial and repeatedly said he regretted his actions during the insurrection.
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Biden says ‘no regrets’ over classified document discovery handling: ‘Nothing there’
President Biden said Thursday he had "no regrets" when asked about his mishandling of classified documents found on four separate occasions.
Police investigating campaign contributions to New Mexico man accused of orchestrating shootings at Democratic rivals' homes
Donations from one of Solomon Pena's alleged accomplices make up a major portion of Pena's campaign finances, police say.
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Florida nixes African American studies course, claims it ‘lacks educational value’
The Florida Department of Education left the door open for possibly accepting the course eventually, but only if the content is tweaked to meet state guidelines.
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Investigation? Review? Biden faces a messaging dilemma
When Hillary Clinton was running for president in 2016, she and her campaign called the FBI’s scrutiny of her private email server a “security review.”
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Legal battles mount against Illinois' assault weapons ban
In addition to banning the sale of assault weapons, the legislation caps sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and "switches," extra pieces that convert handguns into assault weapons.
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Meta, Twitter urge Supreme Court to keep controversial tech protection in place
Twitter, Meta and a handful of tech associations said if the Supreme Court strikes down certain protections for internet providers under a controversial provision, it could make online companies le…
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Andrew Tate said he broke a woman’s jaw and that his business was a ‘scam’ ahead of Romanian charges
Before his arrest on suspicion of human trafficking, Andrew Tate bragged about how he conducted his webcam sex business.
www.nbcnews.comSearch for missing activists intensifies in western Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Concern grew in Mexico Thursday over the fate of two environmental and community activists who disappeared five days ago in a dangerous corner of western Mexico.
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Democrats introduce constitutional amendment to overturn corporate campaign finance laws - Washington Examiner
A group of Democratic lawmakers in the House have introduced a constitutional amendment that would overturn campaign finance laws established in the 2010 Supreme Court ruling Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The "Democracy For All" amendment would allow Congress and states to...
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Analysis: Why it’s so important for the US to avoid a shrinking population | CNN Politics
The worldwide question of the week: How will future generations pay to care for the current ones?
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Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’
A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.
‘No regrets’: Biden insists there’s ‘nothing’ to classified documents controversy - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden chastised a reporter who he expected would ask him about his classified documents controversy after surveying California's storm damage."I think you're gonna find there's nothing there. I have no regrets. I'm following what the lawyers have told me they want me to do. It's...
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Thousands march on Peru's capital to demand president resign
“We’re at a breaking point between dictatorship and democracy,” said Pedro Mamani, a student who participated in the protests.
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Pennsylvania Democrats push to commemorate 'Jan. 6 Day' in public schools with new bill
Three Democratic legislators in Pennsylvania are set to introduce a bill this year to establish "Jan. 6 Day" at public schools.
Reports of children poisoned with marijuana edibles spike in Mississippi, state medical center says
The medical center warned the calls will continue to rise with marijuana dispensaries slated to open across the state this year.
Prosecutors say they knew early in the probe that the fatal 'Rust' shooting would lead to charges
“I’m sure he was confident he wasn’t going to get charged. But he isn’t above the law and he is somebody who committed a crime, and we’re going to hold him to the law,” a prosecutor said of Alec Baldwin.
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US requests forces in South Korea provide equipment to Ukraine
The Pentagon has requested that U.S. troops stationed in South Korea send equipment and supplies to Ukraine to support Kyiv in its war against Russia. U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), which has about 28,0…
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Youngkin would veto bill that could allow minors to make gender decisions without parents
A newly introduced bill in Virginia seeks to recognize 16-year-olds as adults when it comes to medical decisions. But Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) would veto such a measure, according to his administration.
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Migrants asked to use app to seek U.S. asylum; advocates raise concerns
The CBP One app migrants are being told to use to try to get asylum in the U.S. has raised some concerns about privacy and who can use it.
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Child who shot teacher has disability, family says
First-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner, 25, is recovering from serious injuries after a six year old student shot her.
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Propping feet on Pelosi desk was mistake, man testifies
A jury has heard testimony from an Arkansas man who infamously propped up his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the U.S.
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FAA outage: US airline regulators blame contractor for travel chaos
The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and cancelling thousands of flights.
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AOC files for re-election in deep-blue New York congressional district
AOC filed for re-election for her New York 14th Congressional District seat on Thursday after cruising to re-election in November 2022.
US will send Stryker combat vehicles to Ukraine for first time as part of $2.5 billion security package | CNN Politics
The Pentagon announced a $2.5 billion Ukraine security package on Thursday, including for the first time Stryker armored vehicles and more Bradley fighting vehicles that could be used against any potential Russian offensive in Ukraine this spring.
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How amateur web sleuths helped solve the case of missing lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare
In 2009, a web forum began digging for info on a missing lottery winner. A new show features the case and others solved with the help of amateur sleuths online.
UN nuclear chief warns against complacency about Russian-held plant in Ukraine - Washington Examiner
The head of the United Nations's nuclear watchdog agency said Thursday he fears that the world is growing complacent about the possibility of catastrophe at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, citing an uptick in recent military activity and Russian missile strikes in...
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ICE releases nearly 3,000 detained immigrants affected by accidental data leak
ICE confirmed Thursday that has released thousands of immigrants who were affected by a data leak that published personal information of more than 6,000 last year.
Bill calls for parental notification of trans students
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker touted a bill Thursday that would require Virginia school officials to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender in school, one of several proposals lawmakers are expected to debate this session that could significantly affect transgender peop
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Feds could exhaust "extraordinary measures" to avoid debt limit by July, report finds
Hitting "Date X" without raising the debt ceiling could lead the U.S. to default on its debt for the first time in its history.
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Donald Trump's strained bond with evangelicals creates an opening for rivals
Trump called some evangelical leaders disloyal and blamed anti-abortion Republicans for the disappointing midterm election results.
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GOP action on mail ballot timelines angers military families
Ohio’s restrictive new election law significantly shortens the window for mailed ballots to be received, even though there's no evidence that the extended timeline has led to fraud or any other problems.
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Netflix's 4Q subscribers surge, long-time CEO passes baton
Netflix’s subscriber growth is surging again
Kansas man convicted of threatening to kill congressman
A federal jury has convicted a Kansas man who admitted he threatened to kill a congressman. Chase Neill represented himself at the trial and questioned U.S. Rep.
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Swedish brothers handed lengthy sentences in Russia spying case
Peyman Kia was sentenced to life, while his younger brother, Payam Kia, was sentenced to nine years and 10 months.
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House conservative leader rips media for ‘irrational’ debt ceiling coverage, vows ‘serious fiscal reform’
The chairman of the RSC tore into the press for its hysterical coverage of the debt ceiling, and told his members the GOP would insist on spending cuts before allowing more borrowing.
Man charged with hate crimes after Muslim center, Black-owned business, synagogues attacked
Michael Edgar Bivins is facing federal hate crime charges in a slew of bias attacks across Portland, Oregon.
California bill calls for revenue sharing in college sports
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
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Family of man 'killed by teens' call for law reform
Ken Lee's family say his attackers should be publicly named, despite being under 18 years of age.
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Virginia residents reject massive solar farm plan for third time over environmental concerns
A northern Virginia county moved closer to denying a third application for a large solar farm, citing concerns over environmental and agriculture impacts.
DeSantis seeks transgender university students' health care information
The Florida governor sent a survey to state universities requesting the number of students who sought or received gender-affirming treatment.
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Peru police use tear gas to block protesters from marching
Police have fired tear gas to try to subdue thousands of protesters who poured into the Peruvian capital, many from remote Andean regions, calling for the ouster of President Dina Boluarte and the return to power of her predecessor, whose removal last month launched deadly unrest and cast the nation
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Number of Virginia schools reporting delayed National Merit recognition grows amid probe
More than a dozen high schools in northern Virginia have reported delays in notifying students of prestigious National Merit recognition.
Debt ceiling: 3 ways your finances could be affected
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
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It’s now minus 80°F in the world’s coldest city | CNN
Thought your winter was cold? Temperatures in the world’s coldest city have plunged to minus 62.7°C (minus 81 Fahrenheit).
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Minnesota House backs abortion rights after HHS chief visits
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Minnesota on Thursday on a Midwest trip to affirm the Biden administration's commitment to abortion rights despite the U.S.
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David Crosby: US rock legend dies aged 81
Crosby is remembered as a "genius" for co-founding The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
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David Crosby dies age 81: Rock legend dead after long illness - Washington Examiner
Influential singer-songwriter David Crosby has died at age 81. He was a co-founder of the two 1960s hit bands Byrds and Crosby and Stills & Nash. His death was announced in a statement from his wife, Jan Dance, sent to Variety. LISA MARIE PRESLEY MEMORIAL TO BE HELD AT GRACELAND AS DAUGHTERS...
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EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol chief fumed at Biden admin’s handling of whipping controversy, emails show
Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz pushed back at the handling of a furor over allegations that agents had whipped illegal Haitian migrants in 2021, new emails reveal.
What Biden is likely to address in his State of the Union speech
It will be President Biden's first time addressing a divided Congress.
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VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission line
Vice President Kamala Harris and two cabinet secretaries celebrated the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California.
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Suspect in kidnapping of 5-month-old twins indicted on federal charges
An Ohio woman accused of kidnapping 5-month-old twin boys was indicted by a grand jury on kidnapping charges Thursday.
Boeing ordered to be arraigned on charge in Max crashes
A federal judge is ordering Boeing to appear in court next week and be arraigned on a felony charge stemming from crashes of two 737 Max jets.
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US Treasury buys time for Biden and GOP on debt limit deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
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Democratic kingmaker Clyburn 'all-in' for Biden 2024, issues warning against primary challengers
South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn says he's "all-in" for President Biden to run for re-election in 2024, warning Democrats not to mount a primary challenge to the sitting president.
FBI chief says he's 'deeply concerned' by China's AI program
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's “deeply concerned” about the Chinese government’s artificial intelligence program, asserting that it was “not constrained by the rule of law.”
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McConnell: US ‘never will’ default on its debt
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday he is confident that the U.S. will never default on its debt and that he is not concerned a financial crisis could be on the horizon.&nb…
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Nato allies pledge more arms for Ukraine, Germany holds out on tanks
Western allies pledged billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine on Thursday and some promised to send the tanks Kyiv has requested if Berlin agrees, but Germany gave no sign of lifting a veto on deliveries it fears would provoke Moscow.
These are the House GOP power players in the 118th Congress
The House Republican majority hit the ground running in the first weeks of the 118th Congress, passing several GOP-sponsored bills and establishing committees that will investigate the Biden admini…
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SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Justices yet to decide any cases
The Supreme Court is off to a historically slow start in failing to resolve any cases in which it has heard arguments since early October.
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FBI offers $25K reward for info on pro-life pregnancy center attacks, vandalism
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering cash rewards for information on a series of violent attacks on pro-life pregnancy and health care centers.
Death toll from Dnipro strike rises; Wagner mercenaries claim capture of village outside Bakhmut
Zelenskyy said a helicopter crash that killed his colleagues was a consequence of the war. Russia says it has initiated a criminal case against a U.S. citizen.
As U.S. and allies arm Ukraine, Russia warns that losing a conventional war "can trigger a nuclear war"
The Kremlin and its allies have long tried to paint Vladimir Putin's assault on his neighbors as an existential war, and they want the world to believe they mean it.
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Greene knocks Gaetz in exchange over committee assignments
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) rebuffed a celebratory tweet from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday over her committee assignments, instead knocking her fellow far-right Republican for holdi…
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Climate misinformation 'rocket boosters' on Musk's Twitter
New research shows climate misinformation has been flourishing on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the platform last year.
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Trump mistook photo of E. Jean Carroll for ex-wife during deposition in rape allegation lawsuit
The former president's comments threaten to undercut his repeated denials of Carroll’s accusation, in which he has said she’s “not my type.”
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House GOP’s swing votes demand talks on debt ceiling and push back on White House’s hard-line stance | CNN Politics
House Republicans from swing districts are flatly rejecting the White House’s position that there be no negotiations with Congress over raising the national debt ceiling, insisting that they won’t bend to the Democrats’ take-it-or-leave-it approach to avoid the first-ever debt default with no...
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‘You’re hurting my country’: Manchin faces Europe’s wrath
The West Virginia senator is pushing Europeans to stop worrying and love the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Fox chief Rupert Murdoch to be deposed in $1.6 billion Dominion defamation case
Fox Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch will be questioned under oath on Thursday and Friday in a defamation lawsuit over his network’s coverage of unfounded vote-rigging claims during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Russia warns the West before Ukraine military aid meeting
All the updates from January 19, as they happened.
Germany pressed on tanks for Ukraine; Kyiv airs frustration
Germany faces mounting pressure to supply battle tanks to Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is airing frustration about not obtaining enough weaponry as Western allies confer on how best to support Ukraine nearly 11 months into Russia’s invasion.
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DeSantis takes aim at Biden over handling of documents
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a shot at President Biden on Wednesday after classified documents were recently found in a former Washington office and the president's home.
Putin ally warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia is defeated in Ukraine
An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned NATO on Thursday that a defeat of Russia in Ukraine could trigger a nuclear war, while the head of the Russian Orthodox Church said the world would end if the West tried to destroy Russia.
Mayors: Affordable housing demand is crushing us
“At the end of the day, as mayors, people aren’t looking to their senators to solve homelessness. ... They’re looking to their mayor,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over Rust shooting
A crew member will also be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Halyna Hutchins.
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Pompeo says Trump told him to ‘shut the hell up’ about China
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in his forthcoming memoir that former President Trump told him to “shut the hell up” about China in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, Semafor rep…
thehill.comBiden tours beach town damaged by massive California storms
President Joe Biden walked along the splintered boardwalk of a California beach town Thursday and heard from business owners struggling to repair damage to their shops after storms caused devastation across the region and killed more than 20 people statewide.
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Swalwell says McCarthy criticism of him inspiring death threats
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that attacks from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are inspiring death threats against him. Swalwell told MSNBC’s Nicole Wallace on “Deadli…
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Rep. George Santos pushes back on 'insane' reports he took funds for veteran's dying dog
Freshman GOP Rep. George Santos was already under fire and facing calls to resign after admitting he made up key parts of his resume.
U.S. hits the debt limit, setting June deadline as Capitol Hill fight intensifies
The Treasury Department says it can continue to pay the bills using "extraordinary measures" for several more months before Congress must act to avert default.
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Trump says he will give ‘big political speech’ Thursday, promises ‘many giant rallies’
Former President Trump teased a “big political speech” he planned to deliver on Thursday, promising rallies and “wild and exciting” events for supporters as he rolls out his 2024 presidential campa…
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Russia, China to hold naval drills off South Africa
Russia and China will conduct naval drills off the coast of South Africa next month in another indication of their strengthening relationships with Africa’s most developed country amid the war in Ukraine and global financial uncertainty.
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Republicans warn against writing off Trump’s chances in 2024
Republicans are warning not to write off former President Trump’s 2024 White House bid, arguing that he’s still the presumptive front-runner despite signs that some in the GOP are ready to move on.…
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Medvedev warns of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine
Former Russian leader and Putin ally warns Ukraine’s Western allies ahead of a key meeting in Germany.
Biden likely to announce 2024 reelection bid "not long after" State of the Union address
"This has always, always been our plan. State of the Union first, candidate later," a source with knowledge of the ongoing planning confirmed.
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Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
The Biden administration is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests.
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Hunter Biden 'quarantined' at Delaware house where classified docs found: 'There was no escaping'
President Biden's son Hunter Biden wrote in his memoir in 2021 that he “quarantined” at the Delaware home where classified documents were recently found.
Adams fundraising haul buoyed by swell of real estate cash
Among the donors were luxury developer William Lie Zeckendorf, who gave the maximum $2,100 contribution, and Bess Freedman, head of Brown Harris Stevens, who chipped in $1,000.
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Biden’s new border strategy ‘significantly’ deterring illegal migration: Mayorkas - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s recent efforts to stem illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border have been a success thus far, according to the Cabinet official in charge of the initiative.Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told hundreds of mayors gathered in Washington for the U.S...
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U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine
The Wagner Group's mining efforts are becoming increasingly lucrative for the organization.
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Ukraine war: Ukraine admits pulling out of front line town of Soledar
Andrew Harding goes under fire on the front line in eastern Ukraine after recent Russian gains.
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Ohio House ex-speaker's trial in $60M bribery probe to begin
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder goes on trial next week in a case that alleges a $60 million bribery scheme federal prosecutors call the largest corruption case in state history.
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FAA Outage: Congressional report notes lawmakers knew messaging system had problems 'for years'
For years, the FAA and members of Congress have been trying to fix and update the Notice to Air Missions system that malfunctioned last week, leading to nationwide delays.
The ‘meh’ presidency: Biden slips again - Washington Examiner
THE 'MEH' PRESIDENCY: BIDEN SLIPS AGAIN. Here's a lesson from the polls in the last 16 months. When President Joe Biden is unpopular, when things are going badly, his job approval rating falls to about 36%. When he is doing better, when things are going well, his job approval rises to about...
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HUD revamps Obama-era discrimination rule in rebuke to Trump
Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown called the proposal “an important step to ensure that we are fulfilling our nation’s commitment to fair housing in all of our communities."
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Lesion removed from Jill Biden's left eyelid was 'non-cancerous,' doctor says
The White House physician said test results indicate no further treatment is required.
www.nbcnews.comDeSantis administration rejects proposed AP African American Studies class in Florida high schools | CNN Politics
The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.
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Religious leaders sue to block Missouri's abortion ban
A group of religious leaders who support abortion rights has filed a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion ban, saying lawmakers openly invoked their religious beliefs while drafting the measure and thereby imposed those beliefs on others who don’t share them.
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Lightfoot fights for political survival in Chicago mayor’s race
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is bracing for a challenging reelection bid as she vies to remain the city’s top executive against eight other candidates in next month’s election. Lightfoot, who m…
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Pompeo says Nikki Haley and Jared Kushner planned to oust Pence as vice president - Washington Examiner
Mike Pompeo speculated that Nikki Haley positioned herself as a vice-president option for former President Donald Trump during his White House days. Taking aim at a possible 2024 foe, Pompeo said that Haley, the-then U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, "played" then-chief of staff John Kelly...
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Biden's inner circle met at Wilmington home where classified docs found
Classified documents were recently discovered at the same Wilmington, Delaware, home where Biden hosted his inner circle post-vice presidency.
U.S., allies ramp up pressure on Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
Berlin has said it won't transfer its tanks, or give other European countries permission to do so, until the U.S. sends its own vehicles.
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Solomon Pena facing multiple charges after alleged shooting plan
Solomon Pena is accused of orchestrating a plan to shoot at the homes of four Democratic officials after losing a New Mexico state election. He has not yet entered a plea after his first court appearance. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard has more details on the case.
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Trump mistook rape accuser E. Jean Carroll for ex-wife Marla Maples in deposition about photo
Donald Trump has repeatedly said E. Jean Carroll, the writer accusing him of rape, is "not my type."
Middle East round-up: Egypt economy pounded
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Biden HUD moves to require ‘equity plans’ from localities under fair housing rule - Washington Examiner
Housing Biden HUD moves to require ‘equity plans’ from localities under fair housing rule By Joseph Lawler, Policy Editor January 19, 2023 10:28 AM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Housing Biden HUD moves to require ‘equity plans’ from localities under fair housing rule By Joseph Lawler...
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Indiana's top court weighing challenge to state abortion ban
A top state lawyer has urged the Indiana Supreme Court to uphold the state’s Republican-backed abortion ban.
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King Charles to divert Crown Estate windfall to 'public good'
The King wants to cut the royal slice of Crown Estate profits, which are rising after a £1bn wind farm deal.
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Republicans thrust gas stoves into the culture wars
A new culture war battle has broken out over gas stoves, with Republicans arguing that talk of a federal ban is an example of government overreach into the lives of Americans. “Don’t tread on Flori…
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George Santos said his mother was in World Trade Center on 9/11, but records show she was in Brazil: report
Rep. George Santos's campaign website says his mother was in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but records reportedly show she was not in the U.S.
Embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos was drag queen in Brazil pageants, associates say
U.S. Representative George Santos competed as a drag queen in Brazilian beauty pageants 15 years ago, two acquaintances told Reuters on Wednesday, adding to contrasts that have drawn criticism of the openly gay Republican congressman's staunchly conservative views.
U.S. hits debt ceiling. Amid fears of debt default, Treasury begins 'extraordinary' measures
The Treasury Department is using "extraordinary measures" to avoid defaulting on the nation's debt as the U.S. reaches its credit limit, Yellen said.
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Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over his govt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the highest level meeting between the two allies since Israel’s most right-wing government ever took power last month.
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Treasury resorts to ‘extraordinary measures’ after US hits debt limit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday notified congressional leaders that her office will begin to implement “extraordinary measures” to keep the U.S. government from defaulting on …
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Treasury is taking ‘extraordinary measures’ because of the debt limit. Here’s what that means | CNN Politics
In a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the agency will start taking “extraordinary measures” now that the US has reached its $31.4 trillion debt limit.
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After weeks of violent protests, what is happening in Peru?
Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo calling for his successor’s resignation are taking their protest to Lima.
Navy relieves two commanding officers, citing loss of confidence - Washington Examiner
Two Navy commanding officers were relieved of duty this week due to losses of confidence in their ability to command.Rear. Adm. Tom Williams, Commander Expeditionary Strike Group Two, relieved Capt. Michael Nordeen, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde...
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California’s top oil regulator steps down amid neighborhood drilling battle
California’s top oil regulator Ntuk has quit after three years of leading the California Geologic Energy Management Division. His resignation came amid a statewide drilling battle.
Lebanese pound hits new low as political deadlock persists
The value of the Lebanese pound has hit a new low, now trading at 50,000 to the dollar, as the country’s deeply divided Parliament failed to elect a president for the eleventh time.
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Lula: Brazil's intelligence services failed ahead of Brasilia pro-Bolsonaro riots
In a TV interview, Lula said: "My intelligence did not exist. ... We have army intelligence, air force intelligence, ABIN (Brazil’s Intelligence Agency); none of them warned me.”
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Comer calls on border officials to testify on Biden policies 'fueling' migrant crisis
Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight Committee announced that it will hold a hearing next month with Biden administration career border officials.
Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM quits citing burnout
An emotional Jacinda Ardern says she no longer has "enough in the tank" after nearly six years as leader.
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Russia's Wagner boss heralds Bakhmut area advances, warns victory still distant
The founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Thursday that his forces had taken the village of Klishchiivka, on the edge of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but said that Ukrainian forces could not be forced from Bakhmut swiftly.
Ireland's WhatsApp penalty highlights EU privacy turmoil
Ireland has fined WhatsApp for breaching strict European Union privacy rules by forcing users to consent to allow their personal data to be used to provide “service improvements and security.”
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‘Hate in their heart’: Byron Donalds’s office sent copy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Washington Examiner
Rep. Byron Donalds's (R-FL) office received a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin on Thursday, according to the congressman, who accused the book's sender of having "hate in their heart." The 1852 anti-slavery novel is one of the best-known abolitionist works of all time, but its portrayal of the...
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Biden approval rating nears record low after classified documents discovery: survey
President Biden’s approval rating has dropped to 40 percent, according to a new poll, amid criticism over the handling of classified documents that have been discovered in a former office and at hi…
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Jury deliberations begin in second sedition trial against Oath Keepers | CNN Politics
The fates of three members and one associate of the Oath Keepers are in the hands of a Washington, DC, jury that will decide whether they committed several federal crimes, including seditious conspiracy, on January 6, 2021.
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George Santos says his mom was in the World Trade Center on 9/11. Records show she wasn't in the U.S.
The congressman said on his website that his mother was in the South Tower during the Sept. 11 attacks. Newly obtained records indicate she was living in Rio de Janeiro at the time.
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Police have fired tear gas to try to subdue thousands of protesters who poured into the Peruvian capital, many from remote Andean regions, calling for the ouster of President Dina Boluarte and the return to power of her predecessor, whose removal last month launched deadly unrest and cast the nation
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Manchin seeks bipartisan cooperation on debt ceiling
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Wednesday he’s seeking bipartisan support on measures to raise the debt ceiling and scrutinize social safety net programs in order to avoid a default on federal debt…
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U.S. Coast Guard is tracking a Russian "intelligence gathering ship" off Hawaii
Officials say they are continuing to monitor a Russian vessel seen near Hawaii, which they believe is being used for intelligence purposes.
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Kamala Harris to avoid the US-Mexico border during her Thursday visit to Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris is not scheduled to visit the border in her trip to Arizona Thursday, even though she was tasked as border czar to deal with the border crisis.
W.Va. House passes bill to cut personal income tax by half
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Republican-dominated House passed a proposal to reduce the state's personal income tax by 50 percent Wednesday, rejecting a call by Democrats to drop the tax entirely for the lowest earners in one of the poorest U.S. states.
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U.S. hits debt ceiling as partisan standoff sparks economic worries
The U.S. government hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Thursday, amid a standoff between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Joe Biden's Democrats on lifting the ceiling, which could lead to a fiscal crisis in a few months.
Julian Sands: British actor's car found in California search
Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.
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Texas AG to halt most of Citigroup's municipal offerings on gun law row
Citigroup Inc has discriminated against the firearms sector, the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said, making a decision that "has the effect" of Texas halting Citi's ability to underwrite most municipal bond offerings in the state.
Mexico cracks down on solar geoengineering, forcing startup to pause operations
The government said last week that it plans to “prohibit and, where appropriate, stop experimentation practices with solar geoengineering in the country.”
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France: Over 1 million march against raising retirement age
French unions have announced new nationwide strikes and protests Jan. 31 against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to raise the retirement age.
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Boy Meets World actor Ben Savage planning Congress bid to replace Adam Schiff - Washington Examiner
Boy Meets World actor Ben Savage is planning a run for Congress for the California House seat currently held by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Savage, who is best known for his role as Cory Matthews on the '90s sitcom, submitted the filing on Wednesday to run as a Democrat in California’s 30th...
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Deaf Michigan man appears to win Supreme Court's sympathy as arguments begin
The Supreme Court appears inclined to rule in favor of Miguel Luna Perez, a deaf Michigan man alleging his school district did not provide him adequate assistance under federal law.
‘I had to sleep with that document’: How the government tries to prevent classified government documents from spilling out | CNN Politics
A Defense Department contractor allowed classified information to sit unprotected in a commercial cloud and email server for nearly two years.
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Google loses bid to block Indian Android antitrust ruling in major setback
Google on Thursday lost its fight in India's Supreme Court to block an antitrust order, in a major setback that will force the U.S. tech giant to change the business model of its popular Android operating system in a key growth market.
Union membership fell to record low in 2022, Bureau of Labor Statistics says
The agency found that the union membership rate dropped to 10.1% last year from 10.3% in 2021.
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EU assembly wants Iran's Revolutionary Guard on terror list
The European Parliament has called for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to be put on the European Union’s terrorist list and insisted that sanctions targeting Tehran had to be expanded after the violent suppression of protests.
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George Santos denies performing as a drag queen in Brazil despite photo: 'categorically false'
George Santos has denied claims that he once performed as a drag queen named "Kitara" in Brazil, dismissing the report as "categorically false" on Thursday.
Analysis: Every American could feel the pain of Washington’s next showdown | CNN Politics
Every American could get hurt if the new hardline Republican House’s dangerous game of roulette with a still vulnerable economy backfires.
www.cnn.comDOJ asked Biden team not to investigate the classified docs further: Report - Washington Examiner
Upon learning about President Joe Biden's classified documents, the Justice Department reportedly initially asked his team to refrain from further examining the files or other possibly relevant material at different locations. The request came in the form of a letter to Biden's attorney Bob...
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Biden's approval at 40%, near lowest of his presidency - Reuters/Ipsos poll
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating was close to the lowest level of his presidency this week amid criticism from Republicans over classified documents found in his home in recent months, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Gallery owner who hosed homeless woman in San Francisco arrested
Collier Gwin is charged with battery after being filmed spraying a woman with a hose in San Francisco.
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Trade unions call for more strikes over Macron's pension reform
More than a million people marched through French cities on Thursday to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's plans to raise the retirement age, with a wave of nationwide strikes halting trains, blocking refineries and curbing power generation.
Democrat Andrea Campbell becomes first Black woman to serve as Massachusetts attorney general
The new Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell was sworn in on Wednesday. Campbell is the first Black woman to serve as the attorney general in the state's history.
'Help': Colombia rescues sailor adrift in Caribbean 24 days
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Colombian navy rescued a man from Dominica who says he survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean on a sailboat by eating ketchup, garlic powder and seasoning cubes.
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Family of Virginia boy who shot first-grade teacher said the gun was secured
"Our heart goes out to our son’s teacher and we pray for her healing in the aftermath of such an unimaginable tragedy," the family said in a statement through their attorney.
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House Oversight Committee set for contentious 2 years with additions of controversial Republican members | CNN Politics
Some of the most extreme voices in the Republican Party will play a central role in Congress’ efforts to investigate President Joe Biden, his family and his administration in the months ahead.
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Biden administration commits another $490 mln to combat wildfire risk
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday it would invest another $490 million to combat wildfire risk in the western United States, citing a growing threat of devastating blazes due to climate change.
Major Jewish group demands payment processors cut ties with Palestinian terror-linked group - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The oldest pro-Israel nonprofit group in the United States is calling on payment processors to cut all ties with an American group closely tied to Palestinian terrorism. The Arizona-based Alliance for Global Justice has faced legal criticism over its fundraiser for Collectif...
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Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos
Trade ministers from a handful of nations have announced an initiative to promote trade policies that support action on climate change at a press conference in Davos, Switzerland.
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Self-driving cars create new opportunities for terrorist attacks, says FBI Director Chris Wray
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Thursday that terrorists might try to employ self-driving cars in attacks against Americans, and also create new data targets.
Debt ceiling: Here's what could happen if lawmakers don't raise the country's borrowing limit
The federal government caps the amount of money it can borrow. But what are the risks if Congress fails to lift the debt limit?
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What the 21 McCarthy holdouts got in committee assignments
Nearly two dozen House Republicans prevented Kevin McCarthy from quickly securing the speaker’s gavel. Some made out better than others in committee seats.
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Israeli military kills Palestinian teacher, militant in raid
Palestinian officials and media reports say Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian schoolteacher and a militant during a military raid in the occupied West Bank.
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A chronology of the deadly 'Rust' film shooting case
A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday said actor Alec Baldwin will be charged in a 2021 accidental shooting on a New Mexico movie set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Key events leading to Thursday's announcement:
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 148th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
King Charles to give back profit from $1 bln-a-year wind farm deal
King Charles told the British government he would like an expected surge in profit from a 900 million pound ($1.1 billion)-a-year wind farm deal for his Crown Estate to go to the "wider public good" rather than to the royal family.
A man allegedly hired a contract killer to murder his wife and her boyfriend. The hit man turned out to be an undercover U.S. agent.
Chowdhury allegedly asked the agents, "So how we gonna disappear his, uh, body?" and said, "No evidence."
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Ana Walshe's mother says she 'just cannot believe' the disturbing Google searches allegedly made by her son-in-law
NBC News interviewed Milanka Ljubicic a day after prosecutors alleged Brian Walshe dismembered and discarded her daughter's body.
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Greek PM Mitsotakis: 'We will not go to war with Turkey'
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Thursday he still believes it is possible to resolve his country’s differences with Turkey by speaking with Turkey’s president, and stressed that the two neighbors will not go to war.
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Clyburn convinced Biden will seek reelection, warns Democrats not to challenge him - Washington Examiner
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) said he is convinced President Joe Biden will seek another White House term in 2024 despite the president not yet announcing his plans. In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News on Wednesday, Clyburn said he’s sure Biden will seek reelection and that the South Carolina...
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Florida congressman spends night in ICU after falling 25 feet off ladder, injuries not life-threatening
Florida Rep. Greg Steube is in "good spirits" after falling off a ladder at his Sarasota, Florida property and being rushed to the intensive care unit.
Mystery toxic substance sickens Illinois prison staff and inmates
Prison staff and inmates fell ill after employees helped an inmate in medical distress, officials say.
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White House: Americans should expect Congress to make sure debt default is avoided
The White House said Americans should expect Congress to make sure a looming debt default is avoided after the U.S. government hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Thursday.
S. Korea, Iran summon each other's envoys over Yoon comment
South Korea and Iran have summoned each other’s ambassadors in a diplomatic spat triggered by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s comments describing Iran as the “enemy” of the United Arab Emirates during a trip to that country this week.
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Iran warns EU not to list Revolutionary Guards as terrorist entity
Iran warned on Thursday that the European Union would "shoot itself in the foot" if it designated the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, a day after the European Parliament called on the EU and its member states to do so.
Police reveal what led to arrest of New Mexico man charged with orchestrating shootings at lawmakers' homes
Solomon Pena made his first virtual court appearance on Wednesday afternoon.
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Hamline University professor who lost job over Muhammad art sues
A university professor showed artwork depicting the founder of Islam. It touched off a debate.
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India says BBC documentary on India PM Modi is "propaganda"
India's foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi which questioned his leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots as "propaganda".
Poland reviews security after divers found near key port
Poland's prime minister has requested a security review of strategic infrastructure after three foreign divers were rescued from near a key oil port where they had no authorization to be.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer announces hearing on southern border - Washington Examiner
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) revealed on Thursday that his panel will hold a hearing on the Biden administration’s border policies. The hearing, slated to take place the week of Feb. 6, is expected to include testimony from Chief Patrol Agents Gregory Bovino, Jason...
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Missouri’s new senator vows to fight 'overzealous' Biden administration
Eric Schmitt, freshman senator from Missouri, vows to bring a "fighting spirit" to Capitol Hill and "go after" an "overzealous and overbearing and overreaching federal government."
What happens now the US has hit the debt ceiling?
The government is not allowed to borrow any more money - unless Congress agrees to suspend or change the cap.
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Lavrov says Russia will "sober up" NATO and EU
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow would do all it could to "sober up" the European Union and NATO, which he accused of setting out to weaken and defeat Russia.
Paleontologists make rare discovery of 256 dinosaur egg fossils in India
Paleontologists in India have found 92 dinosaur nesting sites and 256 egg fossils for six different types of titanosaurs dinosaurs.
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White House sticks to ‘no conditions’ line as debt ceiling fight looms - Washington Examiner
The political stalemate over the debt ceiling begins in earnest as the Treasury Department maxes out its credit card to honor the country's obligations.But the White House's insistence that the debt ceiling be lifted through a bipartisan effort is being resisted by House Republicans, who, fresh...
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EU border chief pledges transparency, no illegal pushbacks
The new executive director of European Union border agency Frontex says he will work at ensuring illegal pushbacks of migrants trying to reach Europe don't take place under his watch.
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New program will allow private citizens to sponsor refugees in the U.S.
Under the program, ordinary Americans can volunteer to support refugees with everything from finances to finding a place to live.
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Nancy Pelosi takes Hakeem Jeffries on tour of California's high-class Democrat donors
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will meet with California's top Democratic donors on Thursday during a tour of the state with former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Chicago mayoral race: Who are the candidates running for mayor in 2023? - Washington Examiner
Nine candidates are running to be the next Chicago mayor, including current Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D), whose administration has been plagued with criticism due to her responses to crime, immigration, and education. Jan. 30 marks the beginning of the early voting period, with Election Day on Feb...
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EU assembly wants special court for Russia's war in Ukraine
The European Union’s parliament calls on the member states to back the creation of a special court to judge on any war crime of agression by Russia in Ukraine.
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Gaetz says Biden classified document discoveries fueled by Democrats - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) suggested Democrats are behind the recent revelations that President Joe Biden had his own stash of classified documents in his personal office at a think tank and at one of his homes. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Gaetz said the controversy surrounding...
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SD Gov. Noem's grocery tax cut hits obstacle in GOP-dominated legislature
A repeal of South Dakota's grocery tax proposed by Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is being debated by lawmakers unsure of whether the move would prompt an untenable decline in state revenue.
The lights have been on at a Massachusetts school for over a year because no one can turn them off
Blame it on the pandemic and "supply chain problems," says the school district's assistant superintendent of finance.
www.nbcnews.comSwedish defense minister has been invited to visit Turkey
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said Thursday that he had been invited to Ankara by his Turkish counterpart, the first visit by a Swedish official to Turkey since an effigy of the Turkish president was hung from a lamppost in Stockholm, sparking tensions between the two governme
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Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg accuses energy firms of throwing people 'under the bus'
Greta Thunberg called on the global energy industry and its financiers to end all fossil fuel investments on Thursday at a high-profile meeting in Davos with the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Trump mistook E. Jean Carroll for ex-wife Marla Maples in deposition - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump mistook author E. Jean Carroll for ex-wife Marla Maples during a deposition in the sexual assault lawsuit brought against him. Trump had previously rebutted Carroll's claims that he raped her, saying that "she's not my type." Trump's deposition was unsealed by a...
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Body of missing Pennsylvania mother Jennifer Brown found in shallow grave more than 2 weeks after she disappeared
Jennifer Brown, 43, was reported missing more than two weeks ago after she failed to pick up her young son from his bus stop.
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Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charge over fatal "Rust" shooting
A gun Alec Baldwin was using went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the set of the Western in 2021.
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Harvard school reverses course, will extend fellowship to human rights advocate
The prestigious Kennedy School at Harvard University said on Thursday it has reversed a decision to not award a fellowship to the former head of Human Rights Watch (HRW) after coming under fire earlier this month over the move.
Biden classified document investigation: Secret Service ready to provide Delaware visitors, source says
The U.S. Secret Service is prepared to offer names of individuals who visited President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware, home if requested by Congress, Fox News has learned.
More than 1,300 nursing homes had COVID infection rates of at least 75 percent in 2020: HHS
More than 1,300 nursing homes in the U.S., most of them for-profit facilities, experienced extremely high COVID-19 infection rates in 2020, according to a new report from the Office of the Inspecto…
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Have flu, RSV and Covid peaked? There are some good signs, experts say.
It's impossible to predict what happens next, infectious disease doctors say. Young children, in particular, are still at risk for respiratory viruses.
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China accuses 'some Western media' of COVID-19 coverage bias
China has accused “some Western media" of bias, smears and political manipulation in their coverage of China's ending of its strict “zero-COVID" policy.
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Report: Fentanyl deaths of children under 14 surging
Children under 14 are dying of fentanyl poisoning at a rate faster than any other age group, according to a new report
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Chinese hospitals creak under the strain of a huge Covid outbreak
More than 60,000 people have died since “zero-Covid” rules were abruptly lifted in December, official figures show, and many more deaths are feared.
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Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults.
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HHS policy for monitoring gain-of-function virus research unclear, GAO says
A congressional watchdog agency has determined that the oversight carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for research involving highly transmissible viruses such as the co…
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3 unanswered questions about the newly approved Alzheimer's drug Leqembi
Experts say questions about its safety and effectiveness remain.
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Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong's leader says the city will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 starting Jan. 30 as part of its strategy to return to normalcy.
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BBC Apologizes For Interview With Cardiologist Who Said Covid Jabs Can Cause Heart Damage
The BBC has apologized for not being better prepared to challenge Dr Aseem Malhotra about his views on the Covid vaccine.
deadline.comOpinion | Hospitals Are a Problem. Competition Is the Answer.
Antitrust strategies could go a long way toward reining in rising health care costs.
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Another major HIV vaccine trial fails
The trial was halted early after its vaccine failed to prevent HIV in men who have sex with men and transgender people in the Americas and Europe.
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Some people may be able to stretch out the time between colonoscopies, study suggests | CNN
A new study raises the question whether some people can wait longer than the recommended 10years to repeat a colonoscopy after a negative initial screening for colorectal cancer.
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Top pharma CEO says Covid likely to become endemic, urges investment in pandemic preparedness
Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan made clear that world leaders must learn from the coronavirus crisis to be in a better place for future pandemics.
Walgreens removes online purchasing limits for children’s fever medications | CNN
After weeks of high demand that stretched supply, Walgreens removed its online purchasing limits for children’s pain- and fever-reducing medications on Monday morning, spokesperson Zoe Krey told CNN.
www.cnn.comBiden's chief scientist for COVID response is stepping away
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. David Kessler, the outgoing chief scientist for President Biden's coronavirus vaccine program, as he steps away from his position.
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China says critical COVID cases have peaked as holiday travel surges
Millions travelled across the country for long-awaited reunions with families, raising fears of fresh outbreaks.
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