Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected one bid by Donald Trump to throw out out his classified documents criminal case, and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial.
New RNC memo gives details of merger with Trump campaign | CNN Politics
Republican National Committee members have received a three-page memo from Chairman Michael Whatley announcing and explaining various aspects of the RNC’s merger with the Trump campaign.
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Delays and counterattacks: How the Trump campaign plans to use his court dates for political gain
Starting this spring, Trump will be in court for at least four days a week, just as the general election kicks off.
www.nbcnews.comTrump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat.
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James Crumbley convicted of involuntary manslaughter over son's school shooting
A jury has convicted James Crumbley of involuntary manslaughter over his role in his son's 2021 school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan.
Gaetz subpoenaed in friend’s lawsuit alleging defamation in sex trafficking investigation - Washington Examiner
Gaetz is neither a plaintiff nor a defendant in the lawsuit, but he could be asked questions under oath.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent
Voters are heading to the polls in Russia for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent.
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Biden aims to prove he can still stump the old way as his last campaign kicks into gear | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s weeklong tour of swing states aimed to prove he can still stump the old way for his last campaign in a long life of politics, a state-by-state argument to convince voters that he remains the best man for the job.
www.cnn.comFormer Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake.
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Fulton County judge says Fani Willis disqualification ruling 'should be out tomorrow'
Judge Scott McAfee said his long-awaited ruling on the effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis "should" come out Friday.
Pro-Israel Democrats back away from Schumer’s call for new elections - Washington Examiner
Pro-Israel Democrats shied away from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) call for Israel to hold elections on Thursday. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the United States, delivered his strongest condemnation to date of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on...
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Johnson tells senators he’s still looking for path on Ukraine aid | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican senators during their closed-door retreat Wednesday that he was committed to finding a path ahead for Ukraine aid in the House of Representatives, a sign GOP senators took to mean that aid to the embattled country isn’t yet dead in Congress.
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Illinois to cut state-funded health care for illegal immigrants, green card holders after soaring costs
Illinois is poised to slash state-funded health care programs for illegal migrants and green card holders who have been in the state for less than five years.
Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu has 'lost his way'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S., says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost his way," and is now an obstacle to peace in the region.
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What Russians are being told about Putin's re-election
Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin is keen to make the election appear legitimate.
www.bbc.comProsecutors say they're open to delaying Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month
Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial to give the former president’s lawyers time to review evidence that was only recently turned over.
apnews.comYahoo News/YouGov poll: Bipartisan border security bill very popular with Republicans — until they're told Trump opposes it
A 30-point drop in GOP support shows how quickly powerful politicians — particularly Trump — can sway the public when they take sides on a hot-button issue.
Analysis: With Trump set to return to court, his delaying strategy is working so far | CNN Politics
Donald Trump looks like he’s succeeding in running out the clock.
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RFK Jr. praises Aaron Rodgers amid VP speculation as quarterback denies sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likes that Aaron Rodgers, whom he is eyeing to be his running mate, is a "critical thinker" and is "battle tested," he said
Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
Schumer says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” amid the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
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Many Haley voters won't back Trump. They weren't going to anyway.
Which Nikki Haley primary voters will break with the Republican Party in the 2024 general election?
US lawmakers see TikTok as China's tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing
If some U.S. lawmakers have their way, the United States and China could end up with something in common: TikTok might not be available in either country.
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Senate confirms Dennis Hankins as ambassador to Haiti
Hankins steps into the post just days after Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation plans and as violent gangs sweep through much of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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When would a TikTok ban go into effect?
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
www.cbsnews.comElection Deniers Have Taken Over The RNC After A Trump Shake-Up
Donald Trump never gave up his lies about the 2020 election. Now, party leadership is stocked with his picks.
House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come
House Republicans are huddling in West Virginia for a strategy-planning retreat designed to unify the often-fractious conference as they head into the final months before the November election.
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Analysis: 4 years, 1.2 million lives and trillions of dollars later, a rematch | CNN Politics
Americans may feel like they’re reliving 2020, with a general election rematch set for 2024. But while the politicians’ faces are the same, life is much different.
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Manhattan DA asks to delay start of Trump's hush money trial
The Manhattan DA's office has asked for a delay to the start of the trial in the hush money case against Donald Trump, citing newly disclosed evidence.
Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
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Donald Trump endorses John Barrasso for Senate Republican whip - Washington Examiner
Trump endorsed Sen. John Barrasso for Senate GOP whip, touting him as a “fantastic senator" for Wyoming.
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Manhattan D.A. says he does "not oppose" a 30-day delay of Trump's "hush money" trial
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg said he's willing to delay Trump's "hush money" trial by a month. The trial is currently scheduled to start March 25.
www.cbsnews.comBiden visits Michigan county emerging as the swing state's top bellwether
President Joe Biden travelled to Michigan's premier bellwether county of Saginaw as he looks to shore up support in the key battleground state ahead of November.
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House Republicans say they support IVF but are divided over how to protect it
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said at the House GOP's annual retreat this week that his party strongly supports IVF but he doesn't believe Congress should legislate on it.
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Bernie Sanders snaps at reporter in tense exchange about his workweek bill - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bernie Sanders yelled at a Fox News reporter Thursday after he proposed legislation that would reduce the 40-hour workweek to 32 hours, with no pay cuts
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Biden ghostwriter spotted on NYC streets hours after GOP lawmakers ripped him during heated Hur hearing
President Biden’s former ghostwriter who has become a key figure in Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents was spotted on the street in New York City shortly after Hur testified before Congress.
Judge in Trump’s Georgia election case says upcoming ruling on whether to disqualify DA Willis won’t ‘be based on politics’ | CNN Politics
The presiding judge in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election subversion case said he will deliver his decision on the ethics allegations against District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday and that it will not “be based on politics.”
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Ukraine holds out despite stalled US aid, fears ‘deep advances’ by Russia
Kyiv’s forces manage to largely halt a four-week advance as pro-Ukrainian Russian forces launch cross-border attacks.
Who could buy TikTok? These are the people who could acquire the app
The House passed a bill Wednesday that could ban TikTok if the app isn’t sold to an American company.
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Takeaways from the hearing on Trump’s attempt to dismiss the mishandling classified documents charges | CNN Politics
US District Court Judge Aileen Cannon on Thursday declined to toss out the classified documents case against Donald Trump after hours-long arguments in part over whether the charges against the former president were too vague.
www.cnn.comElection disinformation takes a big leap with AI being used to deceive worldwide
A wave of AI deepfakes has coursed through social media for months, serving as a warning for more than 50 countries heading to the polls this year.
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Hunter Biden's ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski slams him for 'running away' from House Oversight Committee
Hunter Biden’s former business partner, Tony Bobulinski, issued a scathing statement against the president's son after he declined to testify at a public hearing.
Yemen's Houthis reported to have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal. That's according to a Russian state media report Thursday.
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Michigan school shooter’s father found guilty of manslaughter for role in son’s mass shooting - Washington Examiner
James Crumbley, the father of Michigan school mass shooter Ethan Crumbley, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the shooting.
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At least 3 dead after suspected tornado touched down in Indiana: Police
At least three have died after suspected tornadoes touched down in Indiana.
Biden administration sanctions two West Bank outposts and three Israeli settlers
The focus on outposts signals a shift in the administration’s response to settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
www.nbcnews.comOregon GOP senators barred from reelection over walkout seek statewide office instead
Two Republican state senators in Oregon are seeking statewide office after being barred from reelection for staging a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun control. Sen. Brian Boquist, who also made headlines for his threatening comments...
Speaker Johnson floats stand-alone Israel aid plan after Schumer’s comments made situation ‘even more urgent’
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sat down for an interview with Fox News Digital and said there were "early conversations" about a new stand-alone aid bill for Israel.
San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Bowman and ‘Squad’ rip TV analyst over comments on Ilhan Omar: ‘Disgustingly racist’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and other Democrats defended Rep. Ilhan Omar after a TV analyst said she was a “public relations agent for Hamas.”
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How is the world responding to Haiti unrest?
As chaos grips the Caribbean nation, how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem faces lawsuit after viral endorsement of Texas dentists
Governor Kristi Noem is now facing a lawsuit over her viral social media video promoting a cosmetic dental office in Texas.
www.cbsnews.comSupreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about it.
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Lauren Boebert won't 'further imperil' slim GOP majority by running in special election for Ken Buck's seat
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., will not run in the special election to fill a vacancy left by retiring Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., in the Centennial State's 4th Congressional District.
SpaceX loses Starship on reentry over Indian Ocean
SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket on reentry over the Indian Ocean, the company said Thursday, but the third test flight for the mission was deemed a success.
National Park Service set to remove nearly 160 cherry trees in DC to repair seawall | CNN Politics
The National Park Service is gearing up to remove nearly 160 cherry trees in Washington, DC, in an effort to repair the city’s deteriorating seawalls, the agency announced Wednesday.
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CNN reporter sounds alarm on RFK Jr, says his support among voters is 'not a joke': He's at 'Ross Perot' level
CNN's Harry Enten is sounding the alarm about the growing support for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., comparing it to famed 1992 hopeful Ross Perot.
Republican National Committee sues Michigan over state’s voter rolls
Secretary of state Jocelyn Benson denounces Republican effort as ‘PR campaign masquerading as a meritless lawsuit’
US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home.
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Michigan Arab and Muslim leaders fuming after second Biden visit this year with no meeting
President Joe Biden faces pushback and protest over his support for Israel amid its military action in Gaza.
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Senate confirms new ambassador to troubled Haiti | CNN Politics
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed career foreign service member Dennis Hankins to be US ambassador to Haiti, where widespread violence has brought social order to the brink of collapse.
www.cnn.comIs the End of the Filibuster Near?
WASHINGTON — Time may be finally running out on the filibuster, the signature dilatory tactic in the Senate embraced by some as a protector of minority rights and reviled by others as an outdated weapon of partisan obstruction. With the announcement by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona that she...
Biden parallels? How Carter fared against Reagan in this stage of election cycle
President Biden is dealing with inflation and foreign policy crises that are reminiscent of former one-term President Jimmy Carter ahead of his re-election effort.
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
apnews.comTrump legal news brief: Judge Cannon denies Trump’s ‘vagueness’ motion to dismiss classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon denies a motion by former President Donald Trump to dismiss the classified documents case against him on the grounds that the Espionage Act contains “unconstitutional vagueness.”
TikTok ban would hit many users where it hurts — their pocketbook
"A ban would result in me losing a major part of my business," said one TikTok user who leans on the app to make money.
www.cbsnews.comBiden parallels? How Carter fared against Reagan in this stage of election cycle
President Biden is dealing with inflation and foreign policy crises that are reminiscent of former one-term President Jimmy Carter ahead of his re-election effort.
GOP contender McCormick gaining ground on Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race: Poll - Washington Examiner
Republican David McCormick is closing the gap on Sen. Bob Casey's (D-PA) lead in the race for one of Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seats.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPalestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Mohammad Mustafa to the role in the face of U.S. pressure.
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Senior Israeli official says US slow-walking aid, which US disputes
A senior Israeli official says the United States has begun slow-walking some military aid to Israel -- an assertion senior U.S. officials denied was the case.
Schumer speech on Israel slammed by Republicans, experts as 'unprecedented' and 'ridiculous'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for new elections in Israel has sparked intense reactions from political leaders across party lines, with many calling him a "hypocrite."
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war
Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war.
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Top Democrat Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel election as rift grows
US Senator Chuck Schumer sharply criticised PM Netanyahu, marking an escalation in US-Israel tensions.
www.bbc.comBiden’s ‘bear-hugging’ of Netanyahu a strategic mistake, key Democrat says
Ro Khanna, Biden campaign surrogate, believes US president should take tougher line with ‘insufferably arrogant’ Israeli PM
Appeals panel rejects ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro's bid to avoid being jailed for contempt conviction
A federal appeals panel has rejected former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's bid to avoid reporting to prison as he works to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction.
Highlights from Trump's classified documents hearing after Judge Cannon denies a dismissal request
Latest news and updates from Trump's appearance in court today for a hearing in his Mar-a-Lago classified documents case in Florida.
www.nbcnews.comSchumer Calls for Netanyahu Exit as Democrats’ Gaza Worries Grow
(Bloomberg) -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached his breaking point Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 159 days into the Israel-Hamas war. Most Read from BloombergSpaceX Starship Nears Orbit, But Is Lost Before Return to EarthMillennium Trader Scored $40 Million...
Israel's US ambassador slams Schumer's 'unhelpful' anti-Netanyahu speech: 'Israel is a sovereign democracy'
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said Sen. Chuck Schumer's comments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "unhelpful."
Republicans push back on new federal court policy aimed at 'judge shopping' in national cases
Senate Republicans are taking aim at a new federal courts policy trying to curb “judge shopping,” a practice that gained national attention in a major abortion medication case.
apnews.comMitch McConnell Urges Courts To Ignore New Rules Meant To Prevent 'Judge-Shopping'
The GOP leader targeted his message to one Texas judicial district that conservatives have used the most to block Biden administration policies.
Cancer patients stopped from leaving Gaza for treatment
The patients were not let through the Rafah crossing despite being named on authorised departure lists.
www.bbc.comHow the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno's email created adult website profile
The Associated Press reported Thursday that someone with access to a work email account for Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno created a profile in late 2008 on an adult website, seeking casual sexual encounters with men.
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Cockfighting opponents in Oklahoma worry support is growing for weakening the state's ban on the bloody sport
Before Oklahoma outlawed cockfighting in 2002, spectators would fill small arenas. Now, foes of the bloody sport worry it's gaining ground again.
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No Labels creates a vetting committee to consider presidential candidates
The group also left the door open to not finding an acceptable ticket in its statement announcing the committee Thursday.
www.nbcnews.comVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he won't support recently passed budget that includes tax hike
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he won't support a budget that increases Virginians’ tax burden.
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No Labels inches toward presidential ticket with selection committee announcement - Washington Examiner
No Labels inched closer to selecting a presidential ticket with the announcement of its Country Over Party Committee.
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Rodgers responds to CNN report that he shared false Sandy Hook conspiracies in private conversations | CNN Politics
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers responded on Thursday to CNN reporting that he shared in private conversations false conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.
www.cnn.comJames Crumbley, who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students, guilty of manslaughter in Michigan
The father of a Michigan school shooter has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. It’s the second jury conviction against Ethan Crumbley’s parents, who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to solve his mental health problems.
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Judge denies one of two motions to dismiss Trump documents case hours after hearing
Former President Donald Trump and his lawyers tried to convince a Florida federal judge he had "unreviewable discretion" to make any document personal in nature.
www.cbsnews.comLyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
Lyft and Uber say they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local hourly minimum wage of $15.57.
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Democrats panicked about third-party candidates swinging election for Trump: 'Single biggest threat'
Democratic strategists are launching a new effort through the Democratic National Committee to counter third-party presidential candidates, who they see as the "single biggest threat" in electing Donald Trump.
UnitedHealth cyberattack "one of the most stressful things we've gone through," doctor says
More than three weeks since the ransomware attack, a doctor tells CBS News her practice is still unable to "submit a single insurance claim."
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Missouri Senate passes sweeping education funding bill
Missouri students across the state could get scholarships for private school if state lawmakers are successful in expanding the current tax credit program.
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How gunfire and fear engulfed Gaza hospital before Israeli raid
Testimony and video show how people in the grounds of Nasser hospital were shot at, killed and wounded.
www.bbc.comIn a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Vice President Kamala Harris toured a Minnesota Planned Parenthood clinic that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
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Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call
Five years on, there has been little reflection on the Islamophobia behind the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Young men team up with Philadelphia Councilman Isaiah Thomas to increase Black male voter turnout
City officials are teaming up with a group of young people to get more Black men to vote in this November election.
www.cbsnews.comNew Mexico expands support to more youths as they age out of foster care
New Mexico is expanding a program that includes providing support for housing, health care and transportation to youths raised in foster care as they turn 18 and age out of the child welfare system.
apnews.comBiden hits battleground states as Trump opts for a seat in court | CNN Politics
The freshly anointed presidential campaign rematch cracked open a new chapter Thursday, with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visiting the Midwest – one with a problem to fix, the other a base to galvanize – and former President Donald Trump opting for a seat in a Florida...
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The presidential rematch nobody wanted - Washington Examiner
How did voters wind up with two unpopular 2024 choices?
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Court rejects Trump adviser Peter Navarro's bid to avoid jail in Jan. 6 contempt case
Peter Navarro appealed his conviction for contempt of Congress, but three judges ordered him to jail by finding he is unlikely to win.
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Woman's 'illegal buying spree' armed killer of 3 Minnesota first responders, prosecutor says
Authorities charge a Minnesota woman with illegally buying guns for the man who killed two officers and one paramedic in standoff.
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Israeli police prepare for first Friday of Ramadan amid online incitement, calls for violence
Israel will deploy thousands of police officers across Jerusalem on Friday to enable Ramadan prayers at the Islam’s third-holiest site, the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match
A Purple Heart recipient who lost Nevada’s 2022 GOP Senate primary has filed his formal candidacy for the seat held by first-term Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
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Multiple suspected tornadoes leave trail of damage across Midwest
Several suspected tornadoes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky damaged buildings and knocked out power to thousands.
www.cbsnews.comUkrainians living under Russian occupation are coerced to vote for Putin
Ukrainians living in regions illegally annexed by Russia are being coerced to vote in the presidential election of their wartime occupier, Vladimir Putin, an exercise denounced by Ukraine as an illegitimate effort by Moscow to tighten control over its neighbor.
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Kate Middleton photo controversy: New details show when the photo was edited
Kate issued an apology after news agencies retracted a photo of Kate and her kids.
Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges
A New York judge has rejected Sen. Bob Menendez's attempt to toss out four charges against him on grounds that he has legislative immunity. Federal Judge Sidney H.
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Schumer calls for new Israeli leader to replace Netanyahu in Senate floor speech
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., called for new elections in Israel in a floor speech on Thursday, saying this is the only option for a two-state solution to move forward.
With one week to go until spending fight, a series of sticking points emerges | CNN Politics
With just over a week until another spending deadline, negotiators are still working furiously around the clock to finish their work on the remaining six bills and a series of sticking points remain including over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Officials investigating if missing college student Riley Strain was overserved before vanishing in Nashville
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating whether college student Riley Strain was overserved before he vanished during a night out in Nashville.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 751
As the war enters its 751st day, these are the main developments.
See Trump’s busy legal and election calendar in 1 chart | CNN Politics
Trump will be juggling a busy court and campaign schedule as he defends himself in several criminal cases while also vying for a second term in the White House.
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‘Squad’ up: AOC and company get new backers as challengers line up to oust them - Washington Examiner
Several "Squad" Democrats are expected to get help from a coalition of hard-left groups vowing to combat any efforts from AIPAC.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPhiladelphia's population declined for the third straight year, census data shows
Newly released federal estimates show that more than 16,000 residents left Philadelphia last year, marking the third straight year the city’s population has declined.
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South Dakota governor's endorsement of dental practice draws scrutiny, lawsuit
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing scrutiny after posting a video on social media promoting Smile Texas
Louisiana truck driver charged after deadly 2023 pileup amid 'super fog' conditions
A Louisiana truck driver has been charged with negligent homicide for his role in a fiery highway pileup that left eight dead last year after a “super fog” of marsh fire smoke and dense fog snared more than 160 vehicles.
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American nonprofit tied to UNRWA sued by Oct. 7 survivors for 'aiding and abetting' Hamas terrorists
A federal lawsuit filed by Oct. 7 survivors and relatives of slain victims accuses UNRWA USA of providing material support to Hamas terrorists.
Kansas is close to banning gender-affirming care for minors as GOP leaders seek the last vote
Kansas Republicans are close to banning gender-affirming care for minors. GOP leaders are looking for one more vote to override an expected veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. The move is fueling fears it will encourage further attempts to roll back transgender rights.
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Democratic group meddles in Ohio's GOP Senate race to boost the Trump-backed candidate
A Democratic super PAC is airing a TV ad promoting Bernie Moreno ahead of Tuesday's crowded Republican primary in Ohio, a key Senate battleground.
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Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: The murder suspect standing for re-election in Australia
Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden is fighting both a political battle and a murder charge in Queensland.
www.bbc.comSouth Carolina's top public health doctor warns senators wrong lessons being learned from COVID
South Carolina’s top doctor came before a small group of state senators to tell them he thinks a bill overhauling how public health emergencies are handled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has some bad ideas.
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Senate votes to confirm US ambassador to Haiti amid gang attempt to seize power in Caribbean country
The Senate confirmed a new ambassador to Haiti as the country faces severe unrest while violent gangs attempt to seize power.
US official says Kosovo's ban on dinar use may spark a 'humanitarian issue' for ethnic Serbs
A senior U.S. official has said he was “very concerned” that Kosovo’s decision to ban the use of Serbian dinar in the north could cause “an emerging humanitarian issue” for the ethnic Serb minority.
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6 eighth graders face criminal charges over 'hateful and racist' online chat: DA
Six eighth graders face criminal charges in connection with "hateful and racist comments" made on Snapchat that allegedly included a mock slave auction, officials said.
Bill to undo Memphis’ traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death headed to governor's desk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation designed to undo police traffic stop reforms set in place after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers last year is now headed to Republican Tennessee Gov.
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Schumer discusses ‘long-shot scenario’ with Manchin: Last-ditch Senate run in West Virginia | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently discussed a long-shot idea with Sen. Joe Manchin: Making a late entry into the West Virginia Senate race to try to hold on to his seat as an independent.
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The biggest shift in politics: Minorities are turning to Trump - Washington Examiner
It’s official. The public faces the worst rerun ever. The same candidates, only even older.
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'Permanently barred?' Not! Donald Trump reaches out to wealthy Nikki Haley donors
After saying Nikki Haley donors would be barred from the MAGA tent, Trump is now actively courting these donors. Trump’s legal bills could be why.
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Honduras ex-first lady says presidential bid not meant to protect herself after husband's conviction
Honduras’ former first lady Ana García de Hernández says her decision to seek the presidency next year is about showing the world the injustice that was done to her recently convicted husband, not an attempt to protect herself from prosecution as some allege.
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RFK Jr. has a better chance at being quarterback for the New York Jets - Washington Examiner
RFK Jr. should not be taken seriously as a candidate for president.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment
New Jersey residents may soon get the chance to vote on whether they have the right to a clean environment.
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Joe Biden mourns death of Nex Benedict, nonbinary teen who died by suicide
President Joe Biden urges parents, schools to take reports of bullying seriously after suicide of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict in Oklahoma.
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Johnson says House will 'apply every amount of pressure' to Senate to pass TikTok bill
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would "apply every amount of pressure" on the Senate to pass the bipartisan bill forcing a divestment of TikTok.
Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancy
A bill that sought to change wording in an existing Iowa law outlining the penalties for terminating a pregnancy has been shelved by a Republican lawmaker amid debate about its implications for in vitro fertilization.
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Biden and Democrats are very scared of third-party campaigns - Washington Examiner
Democrats are very worried about a third-party presidential candidate, thanks to their commitment to an unpopular 81-year-old man.
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Concorde jet taken across Hudson River back to museum
The retired aircraft, known for flying across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours, underwent a restoration.
www.bbc.comSurvivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports
A humanitarian rescue group says survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them more than a week ago perished during the journey.
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80-year-old man pleads guilty to genetically engineering giant hybrid sheep in 'audacious scheme,' DOJ announces
Schubarth trafficked large sheep from Kyrgyzstan to clone embryos and illegally inseminate female sheep to create hybrids.
Democratic senators have privately warned White House that votes aren’t there to confirm Biden’s Muslim judicial nominee | CNN Politics
Multiple Democratic senators and their staff have privately warned the White House in recent days that there does not appear to be enough votes in the Senate to confirm Adeel Mangi, President Joe Biden’s Muslim-American judicial nominee, sources familiar with the conversations tell CNN –...
www.cnn.comSenegal's top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month
Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been released released from jail ahead of the presidential election later this month.
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Donald Trump's lawyers clash with prosecutors over proposals to dismiss charges he hoarded classified records
Donald Trump urged a federal judge to dismiss charges he hoarded classified documents after leaving the White House, but prosecutors opposed him.
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Lawmakers blast Biden Gaza port plan as political move to win back progressives
House Republicans are accusing President Biden of putting American lives at risk for political reasons with his plan to build a temporary floating port off the Gaza coast.
Indonesian presidential rivals plan to contest official election results with allegations of fraud
The camps of the two presidential candidates who appear to have lost in Indonesia’s election last month say they plan to challenge the official results at the Constitutional Court with allegations of widespread fraud.
apnews.comLawmakers blast Biden Gaza port plan as political move to win back progressives
House Republicans are accusing President Biden of putting American lives at risk for political reasons with his plan to build a temporary floating port off the Gaza coast.
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats
The Biden administration will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change, the Department of the Interior announced Thursday. The funding is designed to help tribal nations adapt to climate threats, including relocating infrastructure...
Migrants lacking passports must now submit to facial recognition to board flights in US
The U.S. government has started requiring migrants without passports to submit to facial recognition technology to take domestic flights under a change that prompted confusion this week among immigrants and advocacy groups in Texas.
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There are legitimate concerns about the House TikTok bill - Washington Examiner
The House's bill to force TikTok to divest from China has raised some concerns — some of which are reasonable, most of which are not.
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Biden is facing impeachment inquiry, not trial, as of March 2024 | Fact check
There is no ongoing impeachment trial against Biden. He is facing an impeachment inquiry initiated by Republicans in the House of Representatives.
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Ukraine attacks Russia’s Belgorod region with missiles, officials say
Russian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12.
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SpaceX’s Starship hits key milestones in test flight but is lost now | CNN
Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, achieved multiple milestones during its third test flight before likely breaking apart.
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Ukraine’s homegrown drone industry is revolutionizing warfare in startling ways - Washington Examiner
Everyone knew drones would change the nature of modern warfare, they just didn’t foresee exactly how. The war in Ukraine has changed that.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPolish Catholics get a new leader as the church struggles to reckon with sexual abuse
The leaders of Poland's influential Catholic Church have chosen moderate Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda to be their new principal, at a time when the church is struggling to reckon with the abuse of minors by some Polish clergy.
apnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/14/2024
Stocks slipped away from their records following a mixed batch of economic reports. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Thursday after giving up an earlier, modest gain.
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RFK Jr.’s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that among his potential vice-presidential prospects is New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who in private conversations shared deranged conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting not being real.
www.cnn.comBiden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers'
President Biden says in a statement to be released Thursday that the U.S. needs to “maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers."
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Dozens of casualties as Israel army opens fire on aid-waiting Palestinians
Gaza health ministry says 21 killed, more than 150 wounded in latest attack with death toll expected to rise.
Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer
Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
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Loudoun school board to turn off public speaker cameras in board meetings - Washington Examiner
Loudoun School Board will omit the video display but keep the audio of the public speaking portion of meetings, starting on April 9.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say
Caribbean officials say a plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those charged with finding new leaders for the country.
apnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery rose $1.54 to $81.26 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery rose $1.39 to $85.42 per barrel.
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A 1-year-old boy in Connecticut has died after a dog bit him
A 1-year-old boy has been fatally bitten by a dog in Connecticut
Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices
Thousands of farmers are protesting in India's capital to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices.
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Johnson dismisses need for IVF legislation as GOP wrestles with reproductive issues | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he does not believe Congress has a role to play when it comes to IVF legislation, as some members within the House Republican Conference have been pushing for in the wake of the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling.
www.cnn.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after Wall Street drifts to a mixed close
Asian shares are mostly declining in lackluster trading after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish.
apnews.comIn Mexico, a once glittering lake is being sucked dry by development, drought and lawlessness
Once a glittering weekend getaway for wealthy residents of Mexico City, Valle de Bravo has been reduced to a shrinking muddy puddle by a combination of drought, water transfers to the capital, bad planning and lawlessness.
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Harris' historic abortion clinic visit
Vice President Kamala Harris demanded the U.S. "be a nation that trusts women" during her historic visit to an abortion clinic. It's Thursday's news.
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Popular toxic chemical used for sterilizing medical equipment slashed by EPA - Washington Examiner
The EPA is enforcing limits on a cancer-causing chemical used to sterilize medical equipment.
www.washingtonexaminer.com'Prophet' charged in Zimbabwe court after police say his reclusive sect used 251 children as workers
A man claiming to be a prophet has been charged in a Zimbabwean court after police raided the compound where he led a religious sect and found more than 250 children being kept away from school and used as workers.
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Hamas issues new proposal aimed at ending Gaza war; Israel PM mocks it
New truce plan presented to mediators in Egypt and Qatar but Israel’s PM Netanyahu calls it ‘ridiculous’.
China ‘moving aggressively’ to gain influence over US friends in Pacific - Washington Examiner
China is working "aggressively" to expand relations with key countries in the Indo-Pacific, according to wary U.S. officials and lawmakers.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDuty, Honor, Outrage: Change to West Point's mission statement sparks controversy
The West Point military academy has dropped "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement. It remains West Point's motto. But conservative commentators such as radio host Jeff Kuhner are expressing outrage.
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Man sentenced to 6 months in prison for threatening World Jewish Congress in wake of Hamas attack
A Florida man was sentenced to six months in prison Thursday for leaving a threatening voicemail with the World Jewish Congress.
New parents are underrepresented in politics - this lawmaker wants to change the ratio
Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, is the first Tennessee state senator to give birth while in office. She hopes more young mothers run for elected office.
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Colorado snow storm knocks out power for thousands even as I-70 reopens
“Our city hasn’t seen a storm like this in a few years,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston posted Wednesday on X.
apnews.comStock market today: Asian markets retreat after data dash hopes that a US rate cut is imminent
Asian markets have retreated after a mixed batch of data on the U.S. economy dashed hopes that easier interest rates are coming soon. Hong Kong's benchmark fell 2%.
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Meghan returns to Instagram with a new brand, American Riviera Orchard
Immediately after the Instagram page dropped, some people online began to comment about the timing, noting it comes as Buckingham Palace faces scrutiny.
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Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburb of Washington, DC
Environmental officials are monitoring air quality in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. after several oil tanks caught fire late at a quarry, sending up a large plume of smoke
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Russians head to the polls as Putin looks to secure 5th term as president
Observers view the election as a way to gauge public opinion on the war in Ukraine.
Opinion: Trump’s praise of dictators tells us all we need to know | CNN
Given the stakes for our democracy in the 2024 election, it’s worth considering why Trump continually praises dictators and who he is trying to reach with his incendiary rhetoric, writes historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
www.cnn.comSeat belt saved passenger's life on Boeing 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says
More passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet when part of its fuselage blew out in January are suing — including one who says his life was saved by a seat belt.
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Another $100 billion needed for California’s train to nowhere - Washington Examiner
After spending $12 billion and accomplishing nothing, California needs another $100 billion for its fantasy choo-choo.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSchumer discusses ‘long-shot scenario’ with Manchin: Last-ditch Senate run in West Virginia | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently discussed a long-shot idea with Sen. Joe Manchin: Making a late entry into the West Virginia Senate race to try to hold on to his seat as an independent.
www.cnn.comWest Virginia Republican governor signs budget, vows to bring back lawmakers for fixes
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a budget for the next fiscal year after criticizing lawmakers for waiting until the very end of their session and approving it with less money for some critically needed programs.
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Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease
Tokyo’s plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia.
San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza.
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