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One attack, two interpretations: Biden and Trump both make the Jan. 6 riot a political rallying cry
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday’s third anniversary of the Capitol riot by holding two campaign rallies in leadoff-voting Iowa in his bid to win back the White House. To mark the moment, President Joe Biden plans to visit a site near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on Friday where George Washington and the struggling Continental Army endured a tough winter during the American Revolution. Biden’s advisers say the stop in a critical swing state will highlight Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 siege and give the Democrat a chance for him to lay out the stakes of this year’s election. Weather concerns led Biden to move up his appearance from Saturday.
Florida venue cancels Marjorie Taylor Greene event after learning of its Jan. 6 focus
The event was originally touted as book-signing hosted by a local Republican Party.
www.nbcnews.comRussia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says
Russian forces fired at least one of those ballistic missiles into Ukraine on Dec. 30, a White House spokesman said.
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Ramaswamy blasts WaPo reporter with viral response to question on condemning 'White supremacy': 'Shame on you'
Conservatives on social media praised GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after he pushed back on a Washington Post reporter's question about "White supremacy."
Voters file an objection to Trump's name on the Illinois ballot
A petition filed by five voters seeks to bar former President Donald Trump from the Illinois Republican primary election ballot in March.
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Congressional leaders near deal on overall funding levels but shutdown threat still looms | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are moving closer to an agreement to set overall funding levels for the federal government, according to congressional sources. But that doesn’t mean a government shutdown will be averted later this month.
www.cnn.comHouthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue final warning
An armed unmanned surface vessel launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles” of U.S.
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Trump team seeks to grind D.C. election interference trial to a complete stop
Trump's lawyers want the special counsel to be held in contempt for providing them with discovery material and filing motions ahead of deadlines.
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Bill Clinton, Mar-a-Lago, Prince Andrew appear in new Jeffrey Epstein documents trove
A new batch of unsealed papers includes more claims about Jeffrey Epstein's orbit in a court case against convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
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No Labels: We May Not Put A Democrat On Our Bipartisan Ticket In 2024
“A Republican and an independent? I think that's certainly possible,” said a leader of the centrist political group that's fielding concerns it could help Trump win.
Trump hammers Cruz as senator holds back endorsement: 'He shouldn't even exist'
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly upset at Republican politicians who have held out their endorsement in the 2024 presidential race, including former 2016 primary rival Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
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Trump's businesses received millions from foreign entities during his presidency, House report says
Former President Trump's businesses received millions of dollars from foreign entities during his presidency, according to a report released Thursday by House Democrats.
Jeffrey Epstein list: Whose names are on the newly unsealed documents?
The documents have unearthed sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew. Trump, Bill Clinton are also mentioned.
In the Supreme Court's hands: How will the justices rule on Trump's ballot appeal?
Some speculate a majority of justices are looking for ways to decide the case on narrow grounds. And those scenarios all appear to benefit Trump.
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In Tense Election Year, Public Officials Face Climate of Intimidation
The caller had tipped off authorities in Maine on Friday night: He told them that he had broken into the home of Shenna Bellows, the state’s top election official, a Democrat who one night earlier had disqualified former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot because of his actions...
Massachusetts ballot: Voters accuse Trump of insurrection in bid to remove him from ballot
Massachusetts voters are vying for former President Donald Trump's removal from their state’s Republican primary ballot, joining the growing set of efforts to prevent Trump from appearing on the 2024 primary ballot.
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'Concerning escalation': Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine
The White House says North Korea is seeking military assistance from Russia in return, a security risk for the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific.
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How Trump Has Used Fear and Favor to Win Republican Endorsements
On his last day as president on Jan. 20, 2021, Donald Trump stood in a snapping wind and waved goodbye to relatives and supporters before he took his final flight on Air Force One back to Mar-a-Lago. No elected Republican of any stature showed up at Joint Base Andrews for the bleak farewell...
Blinken heads to the Mideast again as fears of regional conflict surge
As the Biden administration grapples with an increasingly tense and unstable situation in the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the region this weekend for the fourth time in three months on a tour expected to focus largely on easing resurgent fears that the Israel-Hamas w
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Trump files 'powerhouse' motion calling for Special Counsel Jack Smith to be held in contempt of court
Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys filed a “powerhouse" motion on Thursday calling for a federal judge to hold Special Counsel Jack Smith in contempt of court for allegedly “repeatedly violating" a stay order in his 2020 election investigation.
US attorney says untold number of police officers injured while protecting Capitol on January 6 | CNN Politics
The Justice Department believes more police officers were injured in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack than have been officially reported, a top prosecutor said Thursday.
www.cnn.comTrump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case
Donald Trump's lawyers are pressing to have special counsel Jack Smith’s team held in contempt. The Republican former president's lawyers said Thursday prosecutors have taken steps to advance the 2020 election interference case against him in violation of a judge’s order that put the case on hold.
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White House points at GOP when pressed on record border crossings
The White House again pointed the finger at Republicans amid record illegal crossings at the southern border.
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Iowa school shooting live updates: 6th grade student dead, 5 others injured in Perry High School shooting, suspect identified
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on Thursday morning, officials say.
www.cbsnews.comElise Stefanik pulls endorsement from Ohio Republican who was caught on tape calling Trump 'arrogant'
Stefanik's decision will likely further GOP coalescing around one of 2022 worst-performing candidates.
New York City announces lawsuit against bus companies sending migrants to city, seeks $708 million
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 transportation companies helping to send asylum-seekers to the city.
Top five takeaways from unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents as more names expected
The names of at least 180 people linked to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public Wednesday night after a federal judge ordered previously sealed documents to be released.
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UN humanitarian chief says Gaza will soon be ‘uninhabitable’
Martin Griffiths says “death and despair” a reality for Palestinians amid Israeli attacks on hospitals, refugee camps
1 killed, 5 others injured by Iowa school shooter on the first day after winter break
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office confirmed there is an active shooter investigation at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa.
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Transcript excerpt about Trump, Epstein was unsealed in 2019, is not new | Fact check
The excerpt presented as breaking news was unsealed in 2019, and was not among the documents unsealed in January 2024, as a post suggests.
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Nikki Haley's Republican rivals are ramping up their attacks on her as Iowa's caucuses near
The attacks come as the former South Carolina governor and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis battle for a distant second place to Donald Trump..
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House Democrats urge Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from Trump Colorado ballot case
The former president has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling in Colorado that he is ineligible to appear on the state primary ballot because of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Attackers laughed as they raped and murdered a woman in Israel on October 7, witness says | CNN
Israeli police are documenting cases of rape and sexual violence during the Hamas attack on Israel. One man recounts what he saw.
www.cnn.comBiden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon
President Joe Biden's administration is providing $162 million to Arizona high-tech manufacturer Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips.
apnews.comTrump’s January: Court Dates and Election Nights
In the political world, Donald Trump is on the cusp of something that eluded him in 2016: a clear victory in the Iowa caucuses this month. His advisers hope it will be the first in a series of early state victories that propel him to collect enough delegates to be the presumptive Republican...
No, Tom Hanks didn't flee US in wake of Epstein documents; video a fabrication | Fact check
The video of Hanks dates back to 2014 when he attended a wedding, and a CNN spokesperson said the news chyron was fabricated.
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New batch of Jeffrey Epstein court documents released
The new batch of documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein were released Thursday.
Arrest footage of Trump co-defendant provides glimpse into Jack Smith probe
“They were f--king relentless,” former Black Voices for Trump director Harrison Floyd said of his confrontation with FBI agents dispatched by the special counsel.
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Biden administration spent over $16 million on diversity training in 2023
More than $16 million flowed last year from taxpayers to consulting firms and third parties for diversity training in the federal government, spending records show.
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Israeli defence minister: Expect no change in south Gaza operations
Gallant says Israel’s attacks on the area, which have included bombing of refugee camps, will continue
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
The two bombings are the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge.
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McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'
It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel warns of 'short window' for diplomacy with Hezbollah
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
The two bombings are the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge.
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Ron DeSantis offers support after Iowa shooting, wouldn't back policy changes on gun violence
DeSantis spoke about Florida's mental health and school safety policies but declined to say if there was any federal policy change he'd back to address shootings.
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California lawmakers ‘pull the fire alarm’ on antisemitism
Jews have been increasingly targeted from the left and right, leaders say.
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Former Proud Boy involved in Jan. 6 who went on the run sentenced to 10 years in prison
The former Proud Boy whose disappearance triggered a six-week manhunt was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday.
Netanyahu’s bait: Why Israel might have killed Hamas leaders in Beirut now
The assassinations bear the marks of an Israeli operation. But the timing might also be about Israeli domestic politics.
Trump campaign to underscore 'two-tiered system of justice' on anniversary of Jan. 6: Eric Trump
EXCLUSIVE — Eric Trump previewed his father, former President Donald Trump's approach to the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol as he campaigns for him in Iowa before the first 2024 Republican primary nominating contest.
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Hoping to 'raise bar' for rest of nation, NY governor proposes paid leave for prenatal care
The budget proposal would allow any eligible New Yorker 40 hours of paid leave for prenatal care.
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How did Jeffrey Epstein make all of his money?
New legal documents are renewing interest in how Jeffrey Epstein's former net worth and how he amassed his fortune. Here's how he made his money.
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NYC Mayor Adams sues Texas bus companies for transporting migrants to sanctuary city, seeks $700 million
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced a lawsuit against 17 Texas bus companies who are transporting migrants to the city, suing for over $700 million.
What we know so far about the Iowa school shooting
A shooting at Perry High School near Des Moines killed one and injured five others Thursday, law enforcement officials said.
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The war in Gaza may widen. The Biden admin is getting ready for it.
That could put President Joe Biden in the center of a messy Middle East conflict in the midst of a bruising re-election campaign.
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Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, Democrats say
Saudi Arabia, China, others spent big at his properties during presidency, says House Democrat report.
www.bbc.comTaiwan's presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters
With Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections less than two weeks away, the island's alternative party candidate and chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, Ko Wen-je, is promoting a policy of patience toward China, which has been upping its threat to annex the island by force.
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Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s legal team told a federal judge on Thursday that special counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors in his office should be severely sanctioned and possibly held in contempt after they continued to submit filings in the case following a stay order from the judge.
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White House campaigns for more Ukraine aid as Congress continues negotiations
The White House continued its campaign for more Ukraine support as Congress debates foreign aid and border funding.
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Illinois and Massachusetts voters seek to take Trump off 2024 ballot | CNN Politics
Groups of voters from Illinois and Massachusetts on Thursday filed motions to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot
www.cnn.comFACT FOCUS: Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein document release
Social media users are sharing images made to look like court documents to spread false accusations that well-known public figures, including late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, were implicated in wrongdoing by recently released court documents related to financie
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California lieutenant governor ‘swatted’ after push to boot Trump from ballot
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis was the victim of a prank call to police last weekend at her San Francisco home, authorities confirmed to POLITICO on Thursday.
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'Phony': Ron DeSantis intensifies attacks on Nikki Haley in Iowa
The Florida governor criticized Donald Trump in an interview and said he's the only candidate who can beat him, but he directed much of his fire at Haley.
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Russia and Ukraine target each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate
With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.
Ron DeSantis criticizes Nikki Haley as 'phony' in final days before Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) attacked former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, his fiercest 2024 rival in the primary, as "phony" in an interview released on Thursday.
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Jan. 6 'likely the largest single-day mass assault' on law enforcement in US history: DC US attorney
The Jan. 6, 2021, attack was "likely the largest single day mass assault of law enforcement officers in our nation's history," the D.C. U.S. attorney said Thursday.
No Jimmy Kimmel reference in Epstein documents. Those images are fabricated | Fact check
Kimmel's name does not appear anywhere in the 943-page document. Aaron Rodgers falsely claimed the comedian would be on Epstein's list.
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China and Australia warned of cyber kidnapping months before Utah student found in mountains
The warning follows similar messages issued by Chinese and Australian authorities throughout 2023.
www.nbcnews.comScenes of loss play out across Japan's western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing
Rescue workers are braving the cold to save people still trapped under collapsed buildings in western Japan.
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Biden admin to throw 'morale booster' party for staff amid renewed internal backlash over Israel: report
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients plans to throw a "morale booster" party for Biden administration staff amid renewed internal backlash over its Israel policy.
Epstein list includes Former President Clinton, Prince Andrew, and others
That list was filled with the names of over a hundred people linked to Epstein, the accused sex trafficker.
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January 4, 2024 - One student killed, several wounded at Perry High School in Iowa, officials say
A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth grade student and wounded five other people Thursday at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, authorities said.
17-year-old kills sixth grader, wounds five others in Iowa school shooting, police say
Authorities say a 17-year-old student with a shotgun and a handgun opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa.
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Poll reveals alarming level of fear of whether 2024 elections will be 'fair,' ballot counting accurate
A new poll reveals an alarming level of fear among Americans that the 2024 elections will not be "fair," and that ballots will not be accurately counted.
Trump's businesses got at least $7.8 million in foreign payments while he was president, House Democrats say
Donald Trump's businesses got at least $7.8 million from foreign governments and government-backed entities from 20 countries while he was president, according to a new report.
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Migrant surge at border adds to Biden's 2024 election woes
While Biden has asked Congress for more funding for the border, Republicans want new immigration restrictions that many Democrats oppose.
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Chris Christie said he made a mistake endorsing Donald Trump in 2016
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, said in a new one minute ad released Thursday that it was a mistake to endorse the former president in 2016.
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Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan
A court in Argentina has delivered a blow to labor rule changes announced by President Javier Milei as part of sweeping deregulation and austerity measures aimed at reviving the country’s struggling economy.
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Analysis: Trump’s appeals on ballot access raise existential constitutional arguments | CNN Politics
Ex-President Donald Trump is one of America’s most frivolous litigants, whose suits over business disputes and false claims of voter fraud often failed the laugh test.
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Musk's SpaceX seeks to blow up federal labor enforcer
The company, in a lawsuit, compared the National Labor Relations Board's structure to 'the very definition of tyranny'
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Possible McHenry successor on House Financial Services Committee to retire at the end of term
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) announced he would retire at the end of his term after serving for 15 years in Congress.
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US seeks to contain Iranian proxies as concerns about a wider Middle East war breaking out increase | CNN Politics
US officials are grappling with how to respond to escalating attacks by Iran-backed proxy groups on US troops and ships in the Red Sea without sparking a broader war in the Middle East.
www.cnn.comUS warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military action
The United States and 12 allies have given what amounts to a final warning to Houthi rebels, telling the militants to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action.
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Pro-Trump group hits Haley over past comments declaring people shouldn't call illegal immigrants 'criminals'
A political action committee associated with former President Trump took aim at Republican presidential rival Nikki Haley over 2015 comments she made regarding illegal immigrants.
Second round of Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed | CNN Business
Nineteen unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted pedophile who died in jail before he could face trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, were publicly released on Thursday.
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California may be running out of time with a friendly Washington
A backlog of California policies is piling up at President Joe Biden's EPA, raising fears that they won't get approved before the election.
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Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton named in court files
Files detail sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's connections but no bombshell revelations immediately emerge.
www.bbc.comLive updates | Hamas loses a leader in Lebanon but holds on in Gaza
Israel appears far from achieving its goals of crushing Hamas and freeing an estimated 129 hostages still held in Gaza.
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Claudine Gay was just the start: US college presidents feel a chilling effect
After Harvard president stepped down, observers say the scrutiny of college presidents shows no signs of ending.
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Trump snub: Why former president is set to ignore key GOP leadership group
Former President Donald Trump is dominating polls in Iowa ahead of the caucuses with no help from Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) or the Republican Governors Association, with allies of the Republican primary front-runner saying he will not work with the group over the Iowa governor's lack of support.
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Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road
The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries.
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Biden campaign previews Jan. 6-focused speech with new TV ad
The 60-second spot, which features the president's past message about threats to democracy, comes shortly before the first contests in the GOP nominating process.
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US targeted member of Iranian proxy group in Iraq strike, US official says | CNN Politics
The US targeted a member of an Iranian proxy group with “US blood on his hands” in a strike in Iraq, a US official told CNN.
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Prosecutor on Jack Smith team discouraged FBI from investigating Clinton Foundation in 2016
A top prosecutor on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team discouraged the FBI investigating the Clinton Foundation in 2016 despite "suspicious activity reports" on financial transactions.
Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue final warning
An armed unmanned surface vessel launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles” of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels in the Red Sea before detonating
Man leaps over bench to tackle judge who denied him probation
A Las Vegas man leaped over a bench to attack a judge who denied him probation.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThousands attend the funeral of a top Hamas official killed in an apparent Israeli strike in Beirut
Thousands of people took to the streets in Beirut Thursday for the funeral of Saleh Arouri, top commander of the militant Palestinian group Hamas.
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Jan. 6 defendant tearfully tells judge: ‘You very likely saved my life’
Jan. 6 defendant Christopher Worrell has a rare form of chronic lymphoma.
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House Democrats accuse Trump of raking in $7.8 million in foreign payments while president
Former President Donald Trump is being accused by House Oversight Committee Democrats of taking in nearly $8 million from foreign governments via his businesses while in office.
Jan. 6 Proud Boys defendant who led law enforcement on manhunt sentenced to 10 years in prison
Prosecutors alleged Christopher Worrell went missing for weeks after his Jan. 6 conviction and later faked a drug overdose.
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Some New Hampshire Democrats join GOP in passing ban on child gender transition surgeries
New Hampshire's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a ban on gender transition surgeries for children on Thursday, sending the measure to the state Senate.
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Foreign conflicts are taking up a lot of Biden’s time as he fights for his political future at home | CNN Politics
Speaking to a group of Democratic donors at a Washington hotel last month, President Joe Biden wanted to underscore just how much of his time lately has been spent confronting a chaotic world.
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Sudan's RSF chief says he's open to cease-fire talks, as conflict grinds on
Sudan now "one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history," the U.S. said.
A transgender candidate in Ohio was disqualified from the state ballot for omitting her former name
A transgender woman has been disqualified from running for the Ohio House after omitting her former name from circulating petitions to get on the ballot.
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Russia appears poised to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran, official says | CNN Politics
Russia appears to be moving forward with plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran, a US official told CNN, as Moscow steps up its missile attacks on targets across Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles
The US promises to raise what it calls a significant and concerning escalation at the UN Security Council.
www.bbc.comItalian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has told her European Union partners that curbing migration flows from African countries has less to do with offers of charity than strong partnerships coupled with strategic investments in those nations.
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DC appeals court to review Jack Smith's 'unconstitutional' appointment in Trump case
Federal court to consider arguments made by Reagan-era Attorney General Ed Meese over Jack Smith's "unconstitutional" appointment as special counsel in the case against former President Donald Trump.
Germany cut gas imports by a third in 2023 despite Russia-Ukraine war
Germany cut its natural gas imports by nearly a third in the last year and its storage tanks are nearly full, a sign that it is well positioned for the winter and that the worst fears about its energy situation in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have not been realized.
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘The grassroots have left DeSantis’: Trump crushes Florida governor in Miami-Dade GOP straw poll
Trump won 82 percent of Miami-Dade grassroots Republicans, far more than DeSantis.
www.politico.comFederal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts
The Federal Reserve’s policymakers concluded last month that inflationary pressures were easing and that the job market was cooling.
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BPA, phthalates "widespread" in supermarket foods, regardless of packaging, Consumer Report says
Among the supermarket foods tested, Annie's Organic Cheesy Ravioli, Del Monte sliced peaches and Chicken of the Sea pink salmon, had the most phthalates per nanogram.
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Mother in health crisis up against abortion ban running for state office
Allie Phillips, a Democratic candidate for a Tennessee state House seat, speaks with Linsey Davis about her personal abortion story.
Stefanik pulls endorsement of House GOP recruit over Trump criticism
The No. 4 House Republican leader said she was "very disappointed" in Craig Riedel's "inappropriate comments."
www.politico.comUS applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates.
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Florida man arrested for threats to kill Eric Swalwell and his children
Rep. Eric Swalwell said on Wednesday night that he is the victim of a series of threatening voicemails, over which a Florida man was arrested on Wednesday.
Cross-country storm forecast: These are the regions where it will likely snow
A record snow drought will continue for several regions in the Northeast that were anticipating accumulation from the incoming cross-country storm.
Wall Street's hopes for rate cuts may be too optimistic, like they've been so many times before
Even when everyone agrees the interest-rate cuts that Wall Street craves so much are coming, there’s still room for potential disappointment.
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Soldier seriously injured by drone attack in Iraq returning to the US for further treatment | CNN Politics
The US soldier who was critically injured in a drone attack on Christmas Day will be transferred to the US for further treatment, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
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Trump has private huddle with Teamsters’ chief ahead of endorsement pitch
The union’s drawn-out presidential endorsement process hasn’t made Biden a lock for its nod.
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UN economic forecast cites conflicts, sluggish trade, high interest and climate disasters
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations issued a somber global economic forecast for 2024 on Thursday, pointing to challenges from escalating conflicts, sluggish global trade, persistently high interest rates and increasing climate disasters.
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Illinois becomes 18th state weighing Trump ballot access challenge
A coalition of voters in Illinois is seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's ballots in the latest attempt to disqualify Trump from seeking office by using an "insurrection" clause of the 14th Amendment.
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Saleh al-Arouri: Thousands attend Hamas deputy leader's funeral in Beirut
Al-Arouri, a deputy political leader of Hamas, was killed in an attack in Beirut on Tuesday.
www.bbc.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/4/2024
Wall Street’s weak start to 2024 carried into a third day. Stocks finished mixed on Thursday following reports showing the U.S. job market remains solid, though maybe a touch too strong.
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Father, son charged in connection with deaths of pregnant Texas teen, boyfriend: Police
Police in San Antonio, Texas, said Wednesday night they have arrested a father and son in the deaths of pregnant teenager Savanah Soto and her boyfriend.
Russia moves forward with Iran deal to purchase ballistic missiles, report says
Moscow and Tehran, Iran, are reportedly moving forward on an agreement to buy Iranian short-range ballistic missiles likely to be used in the Ukraine war.
Alabama judge puts a temporary hold on medical marijuana companies
A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies.
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Another school shooting, this time in the shadow of a caucus
The shooting at Perry High School in central Iowa put gun violence in the spotlight less than two weeks before the caucuses.
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US carries out strike targeting Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad: official
The U.S. carried out a strike targeting and killing an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad, a U.S. official tells Fox News Digital. The leader is believed to be behind attacks on U.S. forces.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery fell 51 cents to $72.19 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for March delivery fell 66 cents to $77.59 per barrel.
apnews.comOpinion | Why the Media Hates Ron DeSantis
It’s one reason his campaign is sinking.
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Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for marijuana treatment
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says access to medical marijuana in the state should expand to include more health conditions
Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
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China spent over $5.5 million at Trump properties while he was in office, documents show | CNN Politics
The Chinese government and its state-controlled entities spent over $5.5 million at properties owned by Donald Trump while he was in office, the largest total of payments made by any single foreign country known to date, according to financial documents cited in a report from House Democrats...
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Biden staring down 'five-alarm fire' with minority voters. Can he win back support?
Some Democrats are quietly fretting about President Joe Biden's precipitous drop in support among critical voting demographics, and they believe the president must act to solidify his base heading toward the 2024 election.
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More than 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
Valley Meats, LLC, has recalled nearly 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
6 ways the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s fate in 2024
As Trump's many legal problems barrel toward 1 First Street, the presidential race hangs in the balance.
www.politico.comExploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims
A customer who claims he was injured by an exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in central Florida has filed a negligence lawsuit against the coffee chain.
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Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole. He will be strictly monitored until December 2029
Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole to live under strict conditions at a family home after serving nearly nine years of his murder sentence for the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013
‘Beyond Crazy’: The Liberal Jew Mugged by a Post-Oct. 7 World
French rabbi Delphine Horvilleur says the antisemitism in the U.S. following Hamas’ attack on Israel is not so surprising — and all too familiar.
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'Mary Poppins' actress Glynis Johns dies at 100
Academy Award-nominated actress Glynis Johns has died.
Watch: Man leaps over US courtroom bench to attack judge
Footage shows a man charging at a judge as he is sentenced in a Nevada courtroom.
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Former Guatemalan president leaves prison for first time since 2015 after posting bond
Otto Pérez Molina resigned in 2015 after protests fueled by accusations of corruption. He was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison in December 2022 for a bribery scheme.
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