Former President Donald Trump is facing accusations that he and aides asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the classified documents investigations. (July 27)
Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump faced new charges Thursday in a case accusing him of illegally possessing classified documents, with prosecutors alleging that he asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct a federal investigation into the records.Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Here's what to know
New charges added to the classified documents case against former President Trump underscore how the Mar-a-Lago investigation is still very much ongoing.
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Biden rebukes Tuberville’s hold on military promotions | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Washington, DC, Thursday, paying tribute to the nation’s 33rd president – who, 75 years ago this week, signed an executive order desegregating the US military – while issuing a scathing rebuke of Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who’s now blocked more...
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Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds and DeSantis allies clash over state's new Black history curriculum
The new standards for middle school includes a line on how "slaves developed skills" that could be used for "personal benefit."
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Trump allegedly attempted to have surveillance video deleted: Special counsel
A staff member at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate has been charged in the special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents.
Fighting intensifies in southeastern Ukraine with Kyiv claiming gains in its counteroffensive
Fierce fighting is raging in southeastern Ukraine, where a Western official says Kyiv has launched a major push and Russian President Vladimir Putin says “hostilities have intensified significantly.”
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Mar-a-Lago worker to appear in court after Trump charged with additional counts in classified records probe
Trump was charged with an additional count of willful retention of national defense information and two new obstruction counts amid Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation.
McConnell had minor fall 2 weeks ago, uses wheelchair periodically to get around: Sources
Mitch McConnell's office told ABC News his wheelchair use is "simply a prudent and precautionary measure in a crowded area"
DeSantis takes swing at Byron Donalds in defense of Florida's slavery curriculum: 'Don't stand with Kamala'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went after Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., over his expressed opposition to the state's new history curriculum and its approach to slavery.
Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment
Lawyers for Donald Trump have met with members of special counsel Jack Smith’s team ahead of a potential indictment over the former president’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Senate passes defense policy bill, setting up showdown with the House | CNN Politics
The Senate passed a critical national defense policy bill Thursday evening – setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled House.
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Trump investigation puts GOP rivals on the spot over Jan. 6
The Justice Department’s investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol is twisting his Republican primary com…
thehill.comWhistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing 'multi-decade' program that captures UFOs
The U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects, a former Air Force intelligence officer testified in front of Congress.
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Trump hit with new obstruction charges in Mar-a-Lago case: 'The boss' wanted server deleted
Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago maintenance official, was added to the docket in the case against Trump and his aide Walt Nauta.
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Raskin slams ‘preposterous’ idea that Biden drug control strategy should include ‘faith’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sharply rebuked a suggestion from Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) that President Biden’s national drug control strategy is flawed because it does not mention God or faith, calli…
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Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday brought additional charges against former President Donald Trump in the case alleging mishandling of classified documents from his time in the White House.
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Five revelations from new Trump charges
Federal prosecutors’ superseding indictment against former President Trump in his classified documents case on Thursday has brought to light several new charges and revelations. Trump now faces a t…
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Donald Trump indicted: Lawmakers react to additional charges brought against Trump - Washington Examiner
Lawmakers are reacting to additional charges being brought against former President Donald Trump by special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday evening in his investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from his time at the White House. Republicans are voicing concerns over the news...
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Jordan scraps committee contempt vote on Zuckerberg | CNN Politics
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan announced Thursday that he is scrapping his plans to move forward with a contempt vote in light of Facebook turning over more documents to the committee.
www.cnn.comHow and Why Illegal Border Crossings Have Dropped So Dramatically
In the 76 days since President Joe Biden imposed tough new restrictions on the nation’s asylum system, the number of migrants crossing the United States’ southern border illegally every day has dropped significantly. Why? The answer to that question is at the heart of a legal challenge to the...
What's next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails
The unraveling of Hunter Biden’s plea agreement has thrust his criminal case into uncertain waters and given new fodder to Republican critics in Congress as they push ahead with investigations into the president’s youngest son.
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Former President Donald Trump's second indictment, annotated
Read CNN's annotated analysis of the first-ever federal indictment of an ex-president. Trump is charged with a total of 40 counts, including 32 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
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Trump campaign slams ‘desperate and flailing’ new charges in classified documents case
Former President Trump’s campaign lashed out Thursday at new charges levied against him and his associates in his Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, calling it an attempt to harass Trump and tho…
thehill.comTrump once condemned the Jan. 6 rioters. Now he's become one of their biggest supporters
The day after Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump denounced the rioters who had violently stormed the Capitol building.
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GOP senators express anxieties about Mitch McConnell's health — and what comes next
Publicly, Republicans are rallying behind the 81-year-old minority leader. But privately, some worry about his health as he holds the powerful job.
www.nbcnews.comBluffing or not, Putin’s declared deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus raises tensions
This summer, if President Vladimir Putin can be believed, Russia moved some of its short-range nuclear weapons into Belarus, closer to Ukraine and onto the doorstep of NATO’s members.
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Trump charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage in new indictment
The Justice Department is accusing former President Trump of attempting to delete surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago property in a new superseding indictment filed in the classified records cas…
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Dems dismiss FBI memo claiming Biden benefited from Hunter's business: 'Unsubstantiated accusations'
House Democrats downplayed allegations made in an unverified FBI memo that President Biden profited off of his son's business deals.
College Board rejects Florida stance that slavery was beneficial for African Americans
College Board says slavery was not in any way beneficial for African Americans, pushes back on Florida Gov. DeSantis.
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US launches $8.5 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency
The Department of Energy said on Thursday it is accepting applications from states and territories for $8.5 billion in rebate programs for upgrades in U.S. homes that aim to lower energy bills and increase energy efficiency. The rebates for items including insulation, heat pumps, and efficient...
DEA chief grilled on Biden’s plans to deschedule marijuana
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) demanded further information from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) about its plan to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule 1 dr…
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Takeaways from the new charges against Trump, aide and Mar-a-Lago worker in the classified documents case | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith expanded his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, making significant new allegations that Trump and two of his employees attempted to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage sought by the grand jury investigating the mishandling of the government...
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden on defense after cursing at teenage Senate pages: ‘I don’t give a f*** who you are. Get out’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) is under fire for yelling and cursing at Senate pages while giving a tour of the Capitol on Wednesday evening heading into Thursday morning. The freshman GOP representative, who is a retired Navy SEAL, called the pages "lazy s***s" and told them to "get the f*** up"...
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Senate passes annual defense bill, teeing up showdown with House
The Senate on Thursday night passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), teeing up a looming effort to find a deal on a compromise bill that satisfies the Democratic Senate…
thehill.comSenate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues
The Senate has passed a massive annual defense bill that would deliver a 5.2% pay raise for service members and keep the nation’s military operating.
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DeSantis says "voters have to make a decision" on Trump's legal woes
The Florida governor also insisted he's "not picking a fight" with GOP Rep. Byron Donalds over school curriculum on slavery.
www.cbsnews.comJuly has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
July has been so hot so far that scientists calculate that this month will be the globally hottest on record and likely the warmest human civilization has seen, even though there are several days left to sweat through.
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READ: Superseding indictment says Trump team tried to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage
The Justice Department, in a new superseding indictment unveiled Thursday, is charging former President Trump with seeking to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance video footage last year in connection wi…
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US heatwave: Joe Biden announces measures to tackle extreme temperatures
Some 180 million Americans are under heat watches and warnings as extreme heat continues.
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Lilly's obesity drug leads to about 26% weight loss in new studies
Eli Lilly said on Thursday its experimental obesity drug helped patients reduce 26.6% of weight, on average, across two late-stage studies after intensive lifestyle changes or with continued treatment, before they stopped taking the drug.
Black Republicans rebuke Ron DeSantis over Florida history standards about slavery
The majority of Black Republicans in Congress have come out and criticized the Florida standards that teach about the "personal benefit" Black people derived from slavery.
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Over 700 US flights canceled, with more expected, due to weather
The Federal Aviation Administration is warning that it likely will start rerouting and holding flights in much of the U.S. due to weather.
Cori Bush yells at Steve Scalise on House floor: ‘Your bills are racist’
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) yelled at House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on the House floor on Thursday, calling Republicans’ funding bills “racist,” after GOP lawmakers passed the first of 12 …
thehill.comA 'rolling recession' or a 'richcession' might spare the US economy from a full-scale downturn
Despite more than a year of widespread warnings that a recession was near, America’s economy is, if anything, accelerating.
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Fla. should 'correct' controversial slavery curriculum: Republican Rep. Byron Donalds
Rep. Byron Donalds, the only Black Republican in Florida's congressional delegation, pushed back against Florida's new history curriculum
US intelligence report says China likely supplying tech for Russian military
China is helping Russia evade Western sanctions and likely providing Moscow with military and dual-use technology for use in Ukraine, according to an unclassified U.S. intelligence report released on Thursday.
Karl Rove roasts DeSantis for floating RFK Jr. to lead health agencies: ‘This guy’s a nut’
Longtime Republican strategist and Fox News contributor Karl Rove is blasting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for floating the idea of Robert Kennedy Jr. leading U.S. health agencies if DeSantis is e…
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'No silver lining in slavery': Scott slams DeSantis on Florida curriculum comments
Scott took aim at DeSantis — his competitor in the Republican presidential primary — over his recent remarks about Florida’s new standards for teaching Black history.
www.politico.comBack-to-back 'senior moments' from Feinstein and McConnell illustrate the peril of a government by seniority
Congress currently operates via seniority, meaning members gain more power depending on how long they've served.
Hawley says new Trump charges are ‘brazen’ and ‘a subversion of the rule of law’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the new felony charges brought against former President Donald Trump on Thursday for his handling of classified documents after he left the White House were "brazen." "Senator, it seems like, again, the two-tiered system of justice, Hunter [Biden] gets an agreement...
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Russian, Chinese officials join Kim at North Korea military parade
Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they reviewed his newest nuclear-capable missiles and attack drones at a military parade in the capital, North Korean state media showed on Friday.
How the coup in Niger could expand the reach of Islamic extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa
More than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger to combat the growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists.
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A confused Dianne Feinstein prompted to "just say aye"
The 90-year-old senator has about 18 months left in her term.
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GOP Michigan governor candidate pleads guilty to Jan. 6 misdemeanor charge
Republican former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Trump says his lawyers warned prosecutors against January 6 charges
Former president confirms a meeting between his legal team and the Justice Department, as Capitol riot indictment looms.
Additional charges against Donald Trump were filed in his classified documents case
One of the charges alleges that the former president attempted to delete security footage to keep it from being provided to a grand jury.
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Anheuser-Busch to lay off hundreds of workers after Bud Light boycott hammers sales
Modelo overtook Bud Light last month as the top-selling beer in the U.S.
Stefanik argues new charges against Trump show ‘our justice system is broken’
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) argued Thursday that the newest charges brought against former President Trump over his handling of classified materials show that “ou…
thehill.comNiger's president vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him and declare a coup
Niger’s president defiantly declared that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced they had seized power in a coup because of the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.
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Timeline: The special counsel inquiry into Trump’s handling of classified documents | CNN Politics
The federal criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s potential mishandling of classified documents has escalated with additional charges against the former president.
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Will congressional clashes over Latino history derail a museum decades in the making?
A House committee voted to defund the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino, but Republicans who spearheaded the effort may now “allow funding to go further.”
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Possible 3rd Trump indictment looms after grand jury convenes in Jan. 6 probe
The federal grand jury met Tuesday in Washington D.C., spurring speculation that a possible federal indictment related to the investigation into Jan. 6 against former President Trump may be imminent, Fox News has learned.
Russian and Chinese delegates join North Korean leader Kim at a parade showing his newest missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared center stage with senior delegates from Russia and China as he rolled out his most powerful nuclear-capable missiles in a military parade.
apnews.comAs extreme heat bakes California and the West, Biden unveils new plan to respond
President Biden announces measures including protections for construction workers, farmers and other laborers who are exposed to sweltering heat.
Biden to allow US to share evidence of Russian war crimes with International Criminal Court | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has decided to allow the US to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine, two US officials and a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Rand Paul drops hold on State Department nominees in exchange for COVID-19 documents - Washington Examiner
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has reached a deal with the State Department to drop his hold on some three dozen nominees in exchange for documents he hopes will shed light on the origins of COVID-19. Paul has long scrutinized whether the National Institutes of Health funded "gain of function" research...
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Trump hit with new charges in superseding indictment as special counsel expands Mar-a-Lago documents case
A third defendant was also added in the case: Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira.
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Ukraine's Kharlan calls for rule change after disqualification for snubbing Russian opponent
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has said rules have to change following her disqualification for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova at the World Championships in Milan on Thursday.
Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum
The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to look into whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination law following changes to the state's Black history curriculum.
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Trump calls superseding indictment allegations ‘ridiculous’
Former President Trump on Thursday urged the Republican Party to take action in response to the Justice Department filing additional charges against him over his handling and retention of classifie…
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‘Dangerous’: Biden doubles down on Tuberville’s military holds
The president invoked the names of two potentially historic nominees during a speech at the Truman Civil Rights Symposium.
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New details emerge in Hunter Biden plea agreement
Details in the plea agreement negotiated between attorneys for Hunter Biden and the DOJ shed fresh light on the deal they brokered before a judge rebuffed it Wednesday.
Senate sets up clash with House Republicans after passing crucial bipartisan Defense bill
The House last week passed its own version of the bill and faced debates from conservative House members over controversial amendments.
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Survivors of Mexico's worst migrant detention center fire stuck in limbo, unable to support families
Four months after a fire at an immigration detention center on the United States border, eight badly burned survivors are stuck in their rooms at a Mexico City hotel.
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Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations
Russian president offers free grain to six African countries days after withdrawing from Ukraine grain export deal.
Suspect arrested in 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom: Sheriff
Authorities in Florida announced the arrest of a suspect in the abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.
GOP Michigan governor candidate pleads guilty to Jan. 6 misdemeanor charge
Republican former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Republicans push legislation to block California’s gas vehicle ban - Washington Examiner
House Republicans forged a path for legislation to block California’s ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars and smaller trucks as the state leads the nation’s electric vehicle push. Four GOP members, led by Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), introduced a bill earlier this year aimed at blocking vehicle...
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Biden administration ramps up deportations
According to the Department of Homeland Security, about 85,000 migrants have been “repatriated” since Title 42 was lifted. That’s up 65% since the same period last year.
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North Carolina tourist town weighing options to crack down on growing panhandling as tourism dips
City leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, are weighing options to crack down on the growing rate of panhandling in the mountain town that relies heavily on tourist dollars.
Anti-Trump GOP Groups Making The Case That His Rivals Refuse To Make Themselves
The Republican Accountability PAC and the Club for Growth are both on the air in Iowa to persuade caucus voters that Trump cannot win the 2024 general election.
After refusing to let Sikh trooper grow beard, New York State Police accused of flouting state law
A New York state trooper who is Sikh was barred from growing facial hair for his wedding, despite a 2019 state law requiring employers to let most workers follow grooming rules for their religion.
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White House bashes McCarthy for GOP pushback over Biden impeachment inquiry
The White House on Thursday bashed Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) over pushback from fellow Republicans in his conference over his floating the idea of pursuing impeachment. McCarthy this week s…
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Ukrainian forces press southward, say strategic village recaptured from Russians
Ukrainian forces pressed their counteroffensive through the Russian-occupied southeast on Thursday, capturing the village of Staromaiorske in a campaign to drive a wedge through Russian defensive positions.
Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim is running to be the city’s mayor | CNN Politics
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, the mother of Lexi Rubio, one of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting, is running to be the mayor of the Texas city, she announced Thursday.
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McConnell seeks to silence GOP speculation about his future
After an on-camera freeze-up, the longest-serving Senate party leader of all time is making clear he’s not going anywhere.
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Tim Scott name-checks Trey Gowdy as possible FBI director pick - Washington Examiner
ANKENY, Iowa — Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has proposed former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy as a potential FBI director should he win the 2024 Republican nomination and the White House next year."First thing we have to do is fire Joe Biden," Scott said Thursday during a town hall in Ankeny. "The...
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‘Shocked’ Schumer issues defense of Senate pages who were cursed at by GOP lawmaker
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) took to the floor Thursday to issue a defense of the Senate pages after a House Republican cursed at a number of them late Wednesday night. Schumer sai…
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How many transgender and intersex people live in the U.S.?
There is particularly scant data about intersex people, those born with physical traits that don’t fit typical definitions for male or female.
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New charges against Trump; Carlos De Oliveira charged in classified documents case
An individual by the name of Carlos De Oliveira has been added to the court docket, though charges against him have not been specified.
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Typhoon Doksuri roars into China, destroys power lines, uproots trees
Typhoon Doksuri swept into southern China on Friday, unleashing heavy rain and violent gusts of wind that whipped power lines and sparked fires, uprooted trees, and ripped off part of a stadium roof.
Tim Scott torches 'forces within Biden's DOJ protecting his family' for Hunter's scuttled 'sweetheart' deal
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., took aim at the “forces within Biden's DOJ" that seek to protect the president and his family after Hunter Biden's "sweetheart deal" crumbled.
What are UAPs, and why do UFOs have a new name?
A former intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower and two pilots testified before Congress about the strange, seemingly inexplicable objects.
www.cbsnews.comJustice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols' death
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop.
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Biden administration taking new actions to boost housing affordability and availability | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Thursday announced further steps to lower housing costs and boost supply, part of the economic agenda that President Joe Biden will highlight as he seeks a second term.
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Randy Meisner, Eagles co-founder who sang 'Take It to the Limit,' dead at 77
Randy Meisner, a co-founder of the Eagles who sang lead on the 1975 hit "Take It to the Limit," died on Wednesday of complications from lung disease, the band said on its website on Thursday. He was 77.
US economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes
The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s 16-month-long fight to bring down inflation.
apnews.comHunter Biden: what happened with his plea deal and why?
Joe Biden’s son unexpectedly pleaded not guilty to tax and gun charges after judge raised questions over plea agreement
Six killed in blast near Damascus Shia shrine ahead of Ashura
More than 20 others wounded after the bomb exploded near Sayeda Zeinab shrine a day before Ashura.
Senate passes defense spending bill in bipartisan vote after partisan fights - Washington Examiner
The Senate has approved the annual must-pass National Defense Authorization Act after a contentious couple of weeks.Lawmakers from the upper chamber voted 86 to 11 in favor of passing the bill that authorizes U.S. national defense spending for fiscal 2024 to $886 billion, easily exceeding the...
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DeSantis spars with reporter over Florida’s controversial slavery curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) had a back-and-forth with a reporter on a campaign stop in Iowa Thursday over his state’s newly passed controversial school curriculum, which indicates that students s…
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No, 83 senators didn't vote to give NATO the authority to send US to war | Fact check
The amendment rejected in the Senate would only have reaffirmed something that has always been the case: In the U.S., only Congress can declare war.
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Fact check: RFK Jr. claimed he’s never told people to avoid vaccination. He did – less than two years ago | CNN Politics
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed at a congressional hearing Thursday that he has never urged the public to avoid vaccination – but he said less than two years ago that he had approached strangers in public places to tell them not to get their children vaccinated.
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DeSantis to GOP Rep. Donalds: Whose side are you on?
The governor fought with the Republican member of Congress over state’s Black History standards.
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Florida woman sentenced to 4 years in romance scam that stole Holocaust survivor’s savings
The victim was forced to give up his apartment while Peaches Stergo used the money she stole to buy a home in a gated community and more than 100 luxury items, prosecutors said.
www.nbcnews.comNew York City crane collapse linked to company and operator with history of safety violations
As authorities continue to investigate a crane collapse that rained thousands of pounds of steel debris onto a busy Manhattan street, the owner and operator of the failed crane are facing scrutiny over past safety failures.
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Nancy Mace gives racy explanation for almost being late to Tim Scott prayer breakfast: 'a little TMI'
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., shared "a little TMI" anecdote during her speech at a prayer breakfast Wednesday, revealing what almost kept her from making it to the event on time.
FDA funding bill punted to after August recess
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republican disagreements stall FDA spending bill Intra-party discord over the abortion …
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What's next for Hunter Biden, now that his plea deal is on hold?
Hunter Biden's tentative plea agreement fell apart in federal court. So what's next for the president's son?
www.cbsnews.comAccused of bomb threats they say they didn't make, family of Chinese dissident detained in Thailand
The wife and daughter of exiled Chinese dissident Gao Zhi are in detention on immigration charges in Thailand, after a series of bomb threats made in their names against airports, luxury hotels and the Chinese embassy in Bangkok derailed the family’s plan to join Gao in the Netherlands.
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Water restriction partially lifted in Memphis suburb after diesel leak contaminates treatment facility
Some Germantown, Tennessee, residents are still under a no tap water order after a power generator at a water treatment facility leaked diesel fuel into a reservoir.
Nikki Haley slams Chris Christie for being ‘obsessively anti-Trump’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley slammed fellow GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie for being "obsessively anti-Trump." The former South Carolina governor took issue with how the onetime New Jersey governor heavily discusses former President Donald Trump rather than policies...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 520
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 520th day.
Ron DeSantis set to start using new fundraising vehicle as campaign faces staff cuts
Two committees that were created around his late May campaign launch have so far been unused.
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'Global boiling' 🥵
Unless a mini-Ice Age happens in the next few days, July will end up as Earth's hottest month ever. Ever-ever. It's Thursday's news.
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Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes.
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Musk responds to McConnell freezing at press conference, says 'constitutional amendment' is needed
Elon Musk, billionaire and CEO of Tesla, said a "constitutional amendment" is needed after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's press conference incident.
Rand Paul warns Republicans against falling into impeachment ‘trap’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is warning Republicans against falling into the “trap” of impeachment after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) signaled earlier this week that the House could move forward wit…
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Businesses seeking foreign worker visas will get another shot
Federal immigration officials said there would be a second visa lottery this year, but didn't say when it would take place.
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Elise Stefanik backs Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Oh, absolutely'
House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., said Thursday that she "absolutely" supports the notion of opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Ohio's special election has become a proxy war over abortion rights
An obscure ballot initiative about ballot initiatives has gained millions of dollars and national attention.
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Subway tuna lawsuit has been dismissed
A high-profile lawsuit by a California woman who claimed that Subway's tuna products contain ingredients other than tuna has been dismissed.
Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry
A revised indictment in the Mar-a-Lago classified files case adds new charges against Donald Trump.
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Arizona woman sentenced to life in prison for starvation death of her 6-year-old son
Elizabeth Archibeque, who pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Deshaun Martinez, is not eligible for parole.
www.nbcnews.comSurvivors of Mexico's worst migrant detention center fire stuck in limbo, unable to support families
Four months after a fire at an immigration detention center on the United States border, eight badly burned survivors are stuck in their rooms at a Mexico City hotel.
apnews.comWisconsin's new liberal supreme court majority likely to overturn abortion ban
The state’s high court could also toss out a Republican gerrymander, potentially netting Democrats more U.S. House seats.
DeSantis trends downward in swing state of New Hampshire: Poll - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) approached single-digit polling numbers in a New Hampshire primary poll released Thursday, coming in 30 points behind the current GOP front-runner, former President Donald Trump. Voters in the first-in-the-nation state overwhelmingly favored Trump at 41%, with DeSantis...
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'Just say aye': Feinstein mistakenly reads statement when asked to vote, corrected by aide
Senator Dianne Feinstein was interrupted by an aide and fellow senator when she mistakenly read a statement before she was prompted to vote.
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Teacher speaks out on being fired after attending drag show, posting on social media
Two teachers say they were fired after attending a drag show and posting it on social media. The venue, restaurant Hamburger Mary's in Texas, is fundraising for the two.
Nigerian doctors walk off the job again. Overstretched and underpaid, many have left for overseas
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors is on strike again, demanding better pay and working conditions for its members.
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Republicans offer continued backing of McConnell after freezing episode
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze mid-sentence for several seconds while speaking to reporters Wednesday and was escorted away briefly.
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Abortion fight clouds AIDS-fighting program’s future
Republicans rejected a Democratic bid to re-up PEPFAR via the annual defense policy bill.
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Feinstein told ‘just say aye’ at vote
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) had what appeared to be a moment of confusion Thursday as she began delivering a speech instead of voting during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Du…
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At least 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a syndrome triggered by tick bites.
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Niger coup widely condemned, countries urge return to order
President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace and it was unclear who was in charge of the country.
Powell voices skepticism at Fed's own bank rule proposal
Objections underscore how deeply divided the Fed is on regulations.
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McConnell has fallen multiple times this year, sources say | CNN Politics
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, who froze during a news conference Wednesday and earlier this year suffered a concussion after falling down, has also endured two other falls this year, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
www.cnn.comRand Paul blasts Democrats for setting ‘terrible precedent’ with Trump impeachment - Washington Examiner
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) attacked Democrats for impeaching former President Donald Trump twice amid the latest developments with Hunter Biden and the GOP’s potential impeachment push for President Joe Biden. Paul, a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, said...
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Judge orders 3 of the 'Newburgh Four' freed in New York synagogue bomb plot
Three men convicted more than a decade ago of plotting to blow up New York City synagogues, a Jewish community center and shoot down military planes, were ordered to be released from prison by a judge on Thursday who said they had been manipultaed by the FBI.
Connecticut pastor fatally struck by police cruiser while getting his mail
The Rev. Tommie Jackson, 69, was struck by a Stamford police officer's patrol vehicle. His death has roiled the city and police department, where his wife is a commissioner, officials said.
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Fact check: After getting target letter in 2020 election probe, Trump tells another election lie | CNN Politics
On Tuesday morning, former President Donald Trump announced he had received a target letter, an indication he could soon be indicted, in special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal investigation into Trump’s lie-filled effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
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‘July 2023 will shatter records… Era of global boiling has arrived’: UN
Guterres dubs heatwave across the northern hemisphere ‘terrifying’ as he calls for radical action on climate change.
Hawley on new Trump indictment: ‘We cannot allow this to stand’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) slammed the new charges brought against former President Trump in the case over his handling of classified documents Thursday, arguing that “we cannot allow this to stand.”…
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DEA opens fentanyl lab on the border and warns of Mexican drug cartels’ global reach - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is stepping up its fight to curtail the burgeoning fentanyl epidemic that is sweeping the United States and expanding far beyond the U.S. borders.Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram informed House lawmakers during an oversight hearing Thursday that...
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Mitt Romney filed FEC paperwork as a Republican, no threat to leave party | Fact check
Though Romney has criticized the Republican Party for its embrace of Trump, he remains in the party. His office said claims to the contrary are false.
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New studies: Facebook doesn't make people more partisan
New research adds a twist — of course, a disputed twist — to the long argument over social media and politics.
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Trump attorneys meet with federal prosecutors in special counsel's office
The former president and his allies are bracing for the possibility of his third indictment.
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‘Media outlets are erasing Sinead O’Connor’s Muslim identity’
O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018, a key moment of her life some say is not highlighted in tributes.
Wildfire in Greece triggers explosions at an ammunition depot and the relocation of fighter jets
A wildfire has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece.
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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France
The French foreign minister says the coup is not "final" as Niger's army backs the plotters.
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Supreme Court paves way for construction of Mountain Valley Pipeline to resume
Since its approval in 2017, the Mountain Valley Pipeline project has been entangled in numerous legal disputes.
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Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M, cut gambling ties after Nevada sexual misconduct investigation
Wynn, 81 and living in Florida, did not admit any wrongdoing. The legal fight with gaming regulators in Nevada lasted for years.
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President Biden won't pardon son Hunter, White House says
The White House put to rest any thought that President Joe Biden might pardon his son Hunter over his misdemeanor tax and gun charges.
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As illegal crossings drop, the legal challenges over Biden's US-Mexico border policies grow
Immigration advocates say an online appointment system to seek asylum at the U.S. border with Mexico is out of reach for many migrants in a lawsuit marking the latest challenge to the Biden administration’s agenda.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies
Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly once received denial for Apple Card
Tim Cook encountered temporary difficulty early on in obtaining one of Apple's credit cards, once getting a denial in 2019, The Information reported.
One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abuse
Pope Francis is making a five-day visit next week to Portugal, where a scandal that erupted earlier this year over Catholic Church sex abuse is still simmering.
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The new charges in the Trump classified documents case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and two of his employees are facing new charges in the criminal case over the retention of sensitive government records at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
Biden says Republicans now ‘undermining the military’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden used remarks at the Truman Civil Rights Symposium to attack Republicans for turning their backs on a strong national defense, possibly previewing how he will push back against complaints about “wokeness” in the military during the 2024 campaign.“The Republican Party used to...
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Biden praises Italy’s Meloni on Ukraine, downplays ‘far-right’ concerns
White House downplays differences over China and LGBTQ rights as the two sides pledge to cooperate on Ukraine.
Democrats move to ramp up heat safety protections for workers
As a monthlong heat wave grinds on, lawmakers are pushing new legislation, calling on regulators to act and even holding a “thirst strike” over conditions on sweltering job sites.
www.nbcnews.comGOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden yells, curses at teen Senate pages during Capitol tour
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Rep. Van Orden reportedly confronted the high-schoolers for lying on the Capitol Rotunda floor to photograph the dome.
5 takeaways from POLITICO's New Energy Economy event
Experts, advocates, a lawmaker and government officials talked about the new energy economy and what the IRA looks like one year after President Joe Biden signed it.
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Australian state bans gas to new homes from 2024 in push to cut emissions
The Australian state of Victoria will ban natural gas connections to new homes from next year as part of a plan to cut emissions and lower energy bills, the state climate action minister said on Friday.
US intel report details increasing importance of Chinese technology to Russia’s war in Ukraine | CNN Politics
China is providing technology and equipment to Russia that is increasingly important to Moscow’s war in Ukraine, according to a newly released report compiled by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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Mitch McConnell has fallen multiple times this year, uses wheelchair: What we know
Mitch McConnell, an 81-year-old Kentucky Republican and top party leader in the Senate, is facing questions about his health. Here's what we know.
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Tim Scott sparks fresh GOP interest as DeSantis stumbles
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is showing signs of traction in the 2024 GOP primary amid concerns over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s viability to take on former President Trump. A handful of early pre…
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Senator demands answers from Biden admin over Sam Brinton's luggage theft on taxpayer-funded trip
The Department of Energy is facing a congressional probe following a Fox Digital report that showed non-binary former senior official Sam Brinton committed a crime on official travel.
'Zelenskyy is in a box': Some experts say Ukraine won't win the war: Updates
Providing Ukraine with more weapons and expecting the nation to win the war is "the definition of strategic insanity," one expert says.
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‘I’m a sinner not a saint!’ Nancy Mace excuses joking about premarital sex at prayer breakfast - Washington Examiner
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has defended comments she made during a Republican prayer breakfast on Wednesday, where she joked about rejecting sex from her fiance to be on time for the event. Footage of Mace's speech at the event, where she made the joke, was shared on social media Thursday morning...
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White House says ‘no’ possibility Biden would pardon his son | CNN Politics
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday offered a decisive “no” when pressed if President Joe Biden might consider pardoning his son, Hunter, over felony gun and tax misdemeanor charges.
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China helps Russia evade sanctions, likely supplies Moscow with war tech used in Ukraine
Chinese state-owned defense firms have shipped navigation equipment, fighter jet parts and other dual-use technology to Russian defense companies, a U.S. intelligence report said.
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Bhutan's jobs woes drive an exodus to Australia
The reopening of Australia's borders to international students after the pandemic has triggered an exodus from Bhutan, as young people seek opportunities abroad amid growing economic unhappiness in the landlocked Himalayan kingdom.
Takeaways from the stunning Hunter Biden hearing and what happens now | CNN Politics
Wednesday’s hearing for Hunter Biden was already poised to be a historic event, as the son of a sitting US president appeared in court to plead guilty to federal tax crimes, bringing a controversial investigation to a near close.
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DeSantis won’t say if indictments should disqualify Trump in 2024: Voters ‘make those decisions’
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday deflected a question on whether the indictments against former President Trump make him unqualified to continue in the 20…
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Playbook PM: ‘Bidenomics’ gets another shot in the arm
And Trump attorneys meet with DOJ.
www.politico.comDefense Secretary Austin says the US stands with countries against China's 'bullying behavior'
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. stands with countries fighting Chinese “bullying behavior” as he starts bilateral talks in Australia aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes
The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors.
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Biden hosts Italian prime minister he once viewed with skeptical eye | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, months after expressing skepticism as her far-right government took hold.
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Russia rages that Ukraine ‘is successful south of Bakhmut’ - Washington Examiner
Ukraine's troops are wearing down Russia's occupying forces near Bakhmut, according to Russian military and pro-war bloggers, as a combination of Western artillery and poor Russian leadership take their toll.“If I wrote this right away, then there would probably be a lot of swearing,” one...
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North Korea’s Kim displays nuclear-capable missiles, drones at parade
‘Victory Day’ parade in Pyongyang features Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles and attack drones.
'Not a single independent media outlet': Nicaragua lost press freedom. Other countries are too
The slide of press freedoms across Central America today echoes a growing global concern, as autocratic leaders label news organizations an “enemy.”
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Trans men enter Miss Italy pageant in droves after trans women are told they can’t compete
Trans activist Federico Barbarossa entered the Miss Italy pageant after its organizer said trans women weren’t allowed. His protest went viral and more than 100 trans men signed up, he said.
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Warren, Graham team up to take on tech giants
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Warren, Graham partner on bill to regulate tech giants Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D…
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Hunter Biden contradicts dad's claim nobody in family 'made money from China'
Hunter Biden admitted Wednesday that he received over $600,000 from a Chinese Communist Party-backed company, despite his father's previous denials.
World Fencing Championships: Ukraine's Olga Kharlan disqualified for refusing Russian Anna Smirnov's handshake
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.
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Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on normalizing relations between the country and Israel.
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Top US Army Garrison West Point officer suspended pending investigation
The head of West Point U.S. Army garrison has been suspended for unspecified alleged conduct that is being investigated.
Adam Schiff breaks down new Trump charges and touts strength of case - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said the case against former President Donald Trump is “even stronger” after new charges were brought regarding the former president's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Along with Trump, two employees face new charges from the superseding indictment. It added...
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Ministry of Defence accidentally emails ally of Russia
Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security.
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Postpartum depression pill zuranolone yields "significant improvements," clinical trial data shows
Zuranolone is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but the agency is expected to make a decision in early August.
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Global automakers scramble to reset China strategies as sales slow
For foreign automakers in China, it is time to double down on a turnaround or cut losses after ceding their leadership of the world's biggest auto market to local, upstart brands.
U.S. Women's World Cup tie vs. Netherlands draws combined audience of 7.93 million
The United States’ 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup drew 7.93 million viewers, making it the largest combined English- and Spanish-language audience for a group stage match involving the American women
House GOP bails on funding fight amid conservative impasse
Republican leaders punted their agriculture and FDA spending bill until September — a setback for their hopes of unity.
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Bill to ban solitary confinement in federal prisons introduced in House
The End Solitary Confinement Act would prohibit isolating inmates and detainees with limited exceptions while ensuring their due process rights.
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Blood pressure best lowered by these 2 exercises, study finds | CNN
Two exercises are most effective for lowering blood pressure, according to a new study by UK researchers. These isometric exercises engage muscles without movement.
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Democrats introduce bill to eliminate student loan interest for current borrowers
Congressional Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation that would immediately cut interest rates to 0 percent for all 44 million student loan borrowers in the U.S. While the Student Loan …
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The Eagles say Randy Meisner, a founding member of the band, has died
Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and sang and co-wrote the hit “Take It to the Limit,” has died at 77
Top 5 moments from Hunter Biden hearing
President Biden's embattled son, Hunter, saw his plea deal rejected in a Delaware federal court Wednesday. Here are the top five moments.
House passes military appropriations bill despite GOP standoff - Washington Examiner
The House narrowly advanced its annual military construction appropriations bill on Thursday, ending a weeklong standoff between GOP leadership and hard-line conservatives who initially threatened to tank the legislation unless deep spending cuts were made. The Military Construction, Veterans...
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Bipartisan Senate bill aims to bolster drug supply chain by prioritizing U.S. manufacturing
The legislation, first shared with NBC News, follows a report that found more than 295 medications, including lifesaving treatments, are in short supply nationwide.
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'Barbie' moms brawl over bad theater behavior in viral video
A viral TikTok video shows two "Barbie" moms duking it out in a movie theater after one accused the other of letting her child watch YouTube videos throughout the screening.
Supreme Court clears path for Mountain Valley Pipeline construction to resume
The order was handed down while the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was in the midst of a hearing on the matter.
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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
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Solar farm fire in Upstate New York sends possible toxic smoke billowing into surrounding community
In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the "large battery fire" had "caused significant damage and is emitting large amounts of smoke that may pose health risks."
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Fearing a surge in heat deaths, Phoenix adds refrigerated containers to store bodies
"This year has been worse than prior years," a county spokesman said.
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Canada approves historic C$23bn child welfare settlement
The settlement from the Human Rights Tribunal benefits 300,000 people harmed by the welfare system.
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DeSantis rolls out economic plans as cultural issues show diminishing returns - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may be shifting his 2024 presidential bid's messaging toward the economy amid a polling slide that has yet to be reversed by his focus on anti-woke ideology. Next week DeSantis will unveil his economic policy during a campaign stop in New Hampshire, a crucial early...
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US economy blows past expectations: 3 quick takeaways
Gross domestic product (GDP) levels came in hot in the second quarter, growing at a 2.4 percent rate that marked the fourth straight quarter of positive growth and underlined the resilience of the …
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Netanyahu won’t commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court blocks controversial law | CNN
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme Court ruling striking down his controversial judicial reform law, as Israelis agonize over a looming showdown between their government and the court.
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Hunter Biden remains 'good standing' member of DC Bar despite facing criminal charges
Hunter Biden remains a member of the Washington, D.C. Bar in "good standing," despite his numerous legal troubles.
'Door is open' for New Zealand to join AUKUS, Blinken says
“We've long worked together on the most important national security issues, and so as we further develop AUKUS, as I said, the door is open to engagement,” Blinken said.
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Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley pleads guilty to Jan. 6 crime
Kelley ran for governor of Michigan last year but lost in the Republican primary.
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Mutinous soldiers say they’ve taken Niger. The government says a coup won’t be tolerated.
“There was an attempted coup, but of course we cannot accept it,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassoumi Massoudou said.
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Carlee Russell may be on the hook for part of investigative costs, reaching over $100k: Former FBI agent
Carlee Russell may have to pay for part of the cost of the law enforcement investigation into her hoax disappearance, which may have exceeded $100,000.
China's gasoline demand peak nears as EV boom hastens transition
China's demand for petrol is likely to peak as early as next year as electric vehicle sales soar, several analysts say, bringing forward an energy transition milestone for the world's biggest polluter and a headache for global refiners.
Rep. Greg Casar stands firm after being mocked for his nearly nine-hour thirst strike - Washington Examiner
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) continued his fight on Thursday, following his thirst and hunger strike for nearly nine hours at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, to protest the lack of mandated heat-related worker protections, including water and rest breaks, in Texas. "Nearly 40% of [Texas] construction...
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El Salvador allows mass trials for thousands imprisoned in gang crackdown
The changes to the country’s criminal code are just the latest in President Nayib Bukele’s war on gangs, which has included the suspension of constitutional rights.
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'View' host mocked for saying 'conservative hero' Kemp is more electable than DeSantis: 'You'd oppose him too'
Critics are railing against "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin for hinting she'd support Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the 2024 race, something they don't believe.
Jim Jordan is treating Mark Zuckerberg like a piñata. Here’s why.
Jim Jordan has targeted Meta's CEO as the worst offender in an investigation over allegations Big Tech censors conservatives.
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Bank of Japan loosens grip on rates as prices rise, markets bet on bigger pivot
The Bank of Japan heralded the start of a slow shift away from decades of massive monetary stimulus on Friday, allowing the country's interest rates to rise more freely in line with increasing inflation and economic growth.
U.S. gas prices hit 8-month high
The national average price climbed to $3.71 Thursday, more than 13 cents higher than the week before and the highest since November.
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White House says there is no possibility Biden would pardon his son
The White House said on Thursday there was no possibility President Joe Biden would pardon his son Hunter, who is facing charges of failing to pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018.
Michigan bans use of conversion therapy targeting LGBTQ+ youth
Gov. Grechen Whitmer signed legislation prohibiting conversion therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ+ youth.
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Detransitioner Chloe Cole breaks down before Congress speaking to mother of transgender child - Washington Examiner
Chloe Cole, a 19-year-old detransitioner, broke down during House testimony Thursday when she spoke to the mother of a transgender child about the dangers of medical transition procedures. Cole addressed Myriam Reynolds, another witness on the panel, who is a professional counselor and allowed...
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Niger situation remains ‘fluid’ as army backs coup plotters
Supporters of the coup in Niger have set fire to the governing party’s HQ as countries decry toppling of Mohamed Bazoum.
