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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.
Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury
The historic indictment, which comes in a case related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges.
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Trump indicted: What to know about the case and what's next
Former President Donald Trump’s court appearance Tuesday will kick off an intense legal battle as the 2024 Republican presidential candidate also fights for his political life. Trump is expected to turn himself in and be arraigned in a New York courtroom in what’s sure to be a stunning scene as...
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Trump indicted after Manhattan DA probe for hush money payments
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The DA has been investigating the former president for hush money payments.
Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership in NATO
Turkey’s parliament has ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle to the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance. All 276 lawmakers present voted in favor of Finland’s bid Thursday, days after Hungary’s parliament also endorsed...
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Trump indicted: Reaction from Trump, lawmakers, allies, critics and more
This is the first time in history a former president has been indicted.
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Trump allies erupt in fury over former president's indictment
Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Greene and others have pushed back against the former president's indictment, calling it a political "witch hunt."
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Democrats hail, Republicans blast Trump indictment
The indictment of former President Trump by a Manhattan grand jury rocked Capitol Hill on Thursday, with Democrats hailing the decision and Republicans blasting what they described as a political w…
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Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened
Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden is calling for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system. In a fact sheet, Biden says regulators can act under current law without additional steps taken by Congress. The recommended changes outlined...
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White House tight-lipped as push for congressional intervention into rapid AI developments heats up
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not say during a press briefing Thursday whether the Biden administration would urge lawmakers to federally regulate artificial intelligence.
No, Ron DeSantis can't stop Donald Trump's extradition from Florida to New York. Here's what happens now that he's been indicted.
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump while the ex-president is in his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
Ron DeSantis says he will refuse any extradition request after Trump indictment: 'Questionable circumstances'
DeSantis said his state of Florida will not assist in extradition. The governor slammed the charges against Donald Trump calling them "un-American."
Trump and Republicans fundraise off indictment news
He is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.
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'Outrageous': Jordan, Republicans come to Trump's defense after indictment
Republicans on Capitol Hill decried the investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as political prosecution.
In his return to Fox News, Trump labels the Manhattan DA's probe a 'new way of cheating in elections'
Trump also further embraced the people incarcerated for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, playing up their song with him.
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Donald Trump indicted: Republicans erupt over ‘dark moment in American history’ - Washington Examiner
News that a grand jury voted to indict President Donald Trump drew impassioned reactions, illustrating the bitter divide in the country. Rumors of a looming indictment against Trump swirled for weeks, but numerous reports and Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina confirmed Thursday that the panel moved...
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Trump indictment: Eric, Donald Trump Jr blast 'third-world prosecutorial misconduct'
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump both tore into the move to indict their father, former President Donald Trump, on Thursday, calling it "third-world prosecutorial misconduct."
Trump indictment: Trump faces some 2 dozen counts, including felonies, sources say
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be indicted.
Fox News anchors gasp on air as they announce Donald Trump has been indicted
Audible gasps were heard in the Fox News studio as news broke that former president Donald Trump has been indicted.
Not just Trump's VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep
As Mike Pence approaches a likely 2024 run for president, he's opening up to audiences about the parts of his career before he served as Donald Trump's vice president. He hopes his 12 years in Congress and four years as Indiana governor will project the record of a conservative fighter. While...
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Your questions about the Trump indictment, answered
How strong is the case? Can Trump continue campaigning? And when will he be brought to trial?
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Fox lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracies on Dominion
Dominion Voting Systems has been ensnared in a web of conspiracy theories that have undermined public confidence in U.S. elections among conservative voters. The conspiracies have led to calls to ban voting machines in some places and triggered death threats against election officials. Those...
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Can Trump still be elected president after being convicted in hush money case?
Former President Donald Trump can still be elected president despite being found guilty, experts tell ABC News.
Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
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Trump’s Hollywood critics cheer his indictment: ‘Finally!’
Some of former President Trump’s fiercest Hollywood critics are celebrating his indictment on criminal charges Thursday, wishing one another a “happy indictment day.” In a history-making move…
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Donald Trump indictment: Former president rages against ‘thugs’ and ‘monsters’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump unleashed his fury over a Manhattan grand jury's vote to indict him for his role in an alleged $130,000 hush money payment, predicting the move will backfire. "These Thugs and Radical Left Monsters have just INDICATED the 45th President of the United States of...
www.washingtonexaminer.com'A mockery and a disgrace': Key takeaways from House GOP hearing on social media censorship
House Republicans held their third hearing Thursday regarding what they claim is the “weaponization” of the federal government by Democrats. The hearing featured three Republican witnesses who alleged that the Biden administration has “coerced” social media companies to remove information it...
Trump lashes out at indictment, says he’s ‘completely innocent’
Former President Trump lashed out on Thursday after he was indicted in an alleged hush money scheme, maintaining his innocence and accusing Democrats and law enforcement officials of “weaponizing o…
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Donald Trump indicted: Former president charged in Manhattan hush money case - Washington Examiner
A Manhattan grand jury voted Thursday to issue an indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges for his alleged involvement in making hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign, according to his legal counsel. The indictment marks the first...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump likely to appear before New York judge next week, source says
Donald Trump is not expected to appear before a New York City judge until sometime next week, when he will be escorted into the courtroom under heightened security procedures that are still being worked out, according to a source familiar with some of the discussions about the matter.
Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts related to business fraud | CNN Politics
The charges are not publicly known at this time. Trump will likely be arraigned early next week, his defense attorney Joe Tacopina said.
www.cnn.comWhat Trump's indictment means for his political future — and his party's
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to be criminally indicted. Here are four important takeaways — including the impact on his political future.
Hill Republicans sprint to Trump’s corner before indictment details are clear
It was the latest illustration of GOP fealty to the former president as he mounts his third White House bid.
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North Dakota governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited public school teachers from referring to students by pronouns different from the sex assigned to them at birth. The bill said teachers could use a transgender student’s preferred pronoun only if the child’s parents and a...
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What happens now that Trump has been indicted?
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and law enforcement sources.
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Tucker Carlson: Trump indictment ‘greater assault’ on democracy than Jan. 6
Fox News host Tucker Carlson said the indictment of former president Trump by a New York grand jury on Thursday was a bigger assault on the American system of government than the Jan. 6, 2021 attac…
thehill.comBipartisan US lawmakers introduce bill aimed at Google, Facebook ad clout
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at cutting Google and Facebook's clout in online advertising, an early sign that lawmakers will press on with efforts to rein in Big Tech in the new congress. The bill would prohibit big digital advertising companies, with...
Trump, Democrats immediately begin fundraising off indictment: 'Our work isn't over'
Former President Donald Trump's campaign, Senate Democrats and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., immediately began fundraising the former president was indicted Thursday.
Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House.
DeSantis calls Trump indictment ‘un-American’ and says he won’t assist in extradition
“Florida will not assist in an extradition request,” the Florida governor tweeted.
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Ukraine prepares for counterattack as Putin makes nuclear threats
Western battle tanks begin to arrive as Russian forces remain unable to break through Ukrainian defences.
Donald Trump indicted: Michael Cohen says Manhattan grand jury decision ‘just the beginning’ - Washington Examiner
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump who testified in front of the Manhattan grand jury that indicted the former president, said, "No one is above the law." In a statement released Thursday, shortly after the grand jury indicted Trump, Cohen said the grand jury's decision was "just...
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Biden officials condemn 'in strongest possible terms' Russian detention of US journalist
Evan Gershkovich from The Wall Street Journal was detained in Ekaterinburg, Russia said Thursday.
Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
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Why was Donald Trump indicted? Is he under arrest? What you need to know
Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury Thursday – the first time an ex-president has been charged criminally. Here's what we know.
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DeSantis teases ‘more to come’ on latest twist in Disney battle: ‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday teased future, unspecified action against Disney after the entertainment giant appeared to thwart his attempts at a takeover of its special governing powers.
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How California reparations proposals could become law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Reparations for Black residents in California will move to the state Legislature once a first-in-the-nation task force submits its recommendations and findings by July 1.
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Will Donald Trump be fingerprinted after being indicted? Trump is expected to turn himself in next week
Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on allegations related to a business records investigation related to a "hush money" payment.
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DeSantis: Florida won’t cooperate with Trump extradition
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday called the indictment of former President Trump “un-American” and said the state would not assist in any extradition request. “The weaponization of t…
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Analysis: Can Trump still run for president? Your top indictment questions, answered | CNN Politics
Could he still run for president? Why did the adult-film star case move before any of the ones about protecting democracy? How could you possibly find an impartial jury? Here are answers to some of the questions about the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Opinion | The Painful Lesson Donald Trump Could Learn from R. Kelly and Michael Avenatti
The New York hush money case might be legally weak. But defendants who face multiple indictments simultaneously often find themselves overwhelmed and ultimately convicted.
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Dems react to Trump indictment: Schiff calls it 'sobering,' Waters knew 'Stormy Daniels would get him'
Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan-based grand jury on Thursday, a move Democratic members of Congress welcomed.
What lawmakers are saying about Trump’s indictment
Former President Trump was reportedly indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign, ma…
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Nonprofit groups fraudulently spent millions on illegal immigrants at border: IG report - Washington Examiner
Nonprofit charity organizations that received more than $100 million from the federal government to feed and house illegal immigrants released from federal custody at the U.S.-Mexico border failed to adhere to the law and abused funding, according to a federal watchdog investigation.A Department...
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Who is Michael Cohen? Former Trump lawyer is a key witness in New York probe of ex-president
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump before he became president, is a key witness in a New York investigation.
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Russia arrests US reporter on spy charges, White House says allegations 'ridiculous'
Russia on Thursday charged an American correspondent for the Wall Street Journal with spying, in a case certain to worsen Moscow's diplomatic feud with Washington over the war in Ukraine and likely to further isolate Russia.
Fox News Emails Show CEO Felt Fact-Checking Trump Was ‘Bad for Business’
“This has to stop now,” Suzanne Scott wrote in a message to another executive
Manhattan’s DA wanted a Friday Trump arrest. Trump’s team said no.
Secret Service needed more time to prepare, according to the ex-president’s legal team.
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Cross-country storm to bring more severe weather, tornado threat
Areas pummeled by last week's deadly tornado outbreak are likely to see more severe weather in the coming days.
McCarthy vows to hold Bragg ‘and his unprecedented abuse of power to account’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday vowed to hold Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) “and his unprecedented abuse of power to account” after news broke that…
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Manhattan grand jury probes payment to second woman who alleged affair with Trump
Witnesses who have appeared before the grand jury have fielded questions about Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model and actress, sources said.
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‘Do your job’: Demands for change after latest US mass shooting
Demonstrators protested in Nashville, site of latest attack, as tempers flared in Washington, DC, over gun law reform.
Schumer on indictment: Trump ‘is subject to the same laws as every American’
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for calm heads to prevail after the Manhattan District Attorney’s office indicted former President Trump in relation to hush…
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What to know about Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney
A New York grand jury that voted to indict former President Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter has refocused attention on the Manhattan district attorney steering the case. Alvin Bragg’s...
apnews.comReaction to former President Donald Trump's indictment
The charges from an investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024. "This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history."
Republican leaders and Trump loyalists on Capitol Hill rally behind the former president after indictment | CNN Politics
Key House Republican leaders lined up to defend former President Donald Trump on Thursday following the news that Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury – a sign of the powerful grasp Trump still has on his party on Capitol Hill.
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Tensions flare in House weaponization committee hearing over witness questioning - Washington Examiner
A hearing of the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government went off the rails on Thursday when Democratic members of the committee attempted to cross-examine testimony from witnesses. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) allowed the witnesses, Sen. Eric Schmitt...
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READ: Trump’s response to indictment in hush money case
Former President Trump on Thursday afternoon issued a lengthy statement in response to his indictment in a case involving alleged hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The histo…
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Trump indictment: What does it mean? Here's what we know about the process
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in New York, becoming the first former president to face criminal charges.
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Exclusive: Biden would veto Republican bill blocking Washington, D.C., police reform
The local law is set to go into effect this May.
Rick Scott wants to take $80B from IRS to fund armed officers in schools after Nashville shooting
Sen. Rick Scott said he would be introducing legislation 'soon' to allow schools to get funding to have an armed officer on every campus, both public and private
Jury sides with Gwyneth Paltrow in ski crash trial
A verdict has been reached in the civil trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson over a 2016 ski crash.
How Zimbabwe uses gold smuggling to evade sanctions choke
Al Jazeera infiltrates gold smuggling gangs that help Zimbabwe’s government secure dollars amid sanctions.
New Jersey passes campaign finance overhaul into law
The New Jersey Legislature passed the Elections Transparency Act on Thursday, despite pushback from its Republican opponents. It now heads to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's desk.
Why Biden has to stay quiet about the biggest news story in politics
Dems hope Biden will keep mum about Trump's indictment. "Don't say a word," one Democratic consultant said. "Let Trump steep in his own juices."
Florida lawmakers hand DeSantis political win on guns
“You don’t need a permission slip from the government to be able to exercise your constitutional rights,” the governor says.
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Mike Pence ruling suggests VPs have protections presidents don’t - Washington Examiner
A recent ruling requiring former Vice President Mike Pence to testify before a grand jury about Jan. 6 established that vice presidents get their rights to immunity from their role in Congress, not the executive branch. Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that vice presidents are...
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‘Ridiculous’: White House rejects espionage charges against Wall Street Journal reporter
The White House on Thursday rejected espionage charges made by Russia against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, calling the claims “ridiculous.” “What I can say is the charges against …
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"QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley released early from federal prison, transferred to halfway house
Federal prison records indicate Chansley is currently at a "residential reentry management" facility in Phoenix, with a release date of May 25.
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Taiwan's leader, in US, stresses security for her island
Taiwan’s president is in the United States, delivering a message that keeping her self-ruled island strong will help ensure the world’s safety. That's even as Taiwan carefully calibrates her U.S. travel to try to contain what furious Chinese officials warn could be a strong response. Tsai...
apnews.comDear Mar-a-Lago Club members: My indictment is going to cost you
Frank Cerabino's column imagining how Trump will capitalize on his New York indictment to Mar-a-Lago Club members
Manhattan DA’s office says it’s reached out to coordinate Trump’s surrender
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said Thursday that they’ve reached out to former President Trump to coordinate his surrender after he was indicted on criminal charges by a grand jury in Ne…
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The same forces that made Trump who he is just got him indicted
Those who followed his career recognize the elements that made him the first ex-president in history to be indicted.
www.politico.comRussia plans to use Moldova against Ukraine same way it uses Belarus – Moldovan President
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Russia wants to use her country against Ukraine like the Kremlin uses Belarus. Source: Moldovan news agency Newsmaker, as reported by European Pravda Details: Sandu said Russia is trying to undermine and overthrow the government in Chișinău, and the...
‘This is a mockery and a disgrace’: House weaponization panel descends into yelling
A hearing of the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government descended into a shouting match on Thursday when Democrats raised objections to the Republican decision to allow w…
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Grand jury indicts suspect in assault of Rep. Angie Craig
Suspect Kendrid Hamlin has been indicted on three federal counts.
www.cbsnews.comFTC readies children's privacy case against Amazon
The case, if filed, would be the first in a potentially long list of enforcement actions against the tech giant.
www.politico.comDonald Trump indictment timeline: From Stormy Daniels 'hush money' payments to New York grand jury vote
How Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels and hush money payments to the porn star before the 2016 election led to his New York indictment.
Criticism of Russia, Belarus return to sport ‘deplorable’: IOC
Several governments criticised the IOC’s plan for for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in world sport again.
Why semi-automatic rifles like those used in the Nashville shooting can cause so much damage
Semi-automatic rifles, such as those used by the Nashville school shooter, cause great damage to the human body. Trauma experts explain why they're so dangerous.
Florida lawmakers OK bill that allows people to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Turkey admits Finland to NATO as Erdogan and Orban gang up on Sweden - Washington Examiner
Turkish lawmakers ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, setting the stage for the Nordic state’s admission into the trans-Atlantic alliance even as Turkey continues to block Sweden’s entry.“All 30 NATO members have now ratified Finland’s membership,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said...
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Exclusive: Massachusetts regulator probes First Republic insiders' stock sales
Massachusetts regulators have opened an investigation into sales of company stock by top executives at First Republic Bank in the weeks leading up to the recent banking turmoil.
Exonerated Central Park 5 Member Has 1-Word Statement On Trump's Indictment
Trump has declined to apologize for taking out full-page ads in 1989 calling for the execution of the now-vindicated men who were teens at the time.
Ex-Boston officer charged with assaulting cop in Jan. 6 riot
A former Boston police officer has been arrested on charges that he assaulted a police officer after storming the U.S. Capitol with the mob of President Donald Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Fisher is accused of pushing a chair into a Capitol police officer inside the building as the...
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White House mum on Trump indictment
The White House has chosen not to comment on the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Trump expected to surrender to Manhattan DA’s office next week
All the updates from March 31 as they happened.
McCarthy signals House GOP could pass debt limit bill alone if Biden doesn’t negotiate
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday signaled House Republicans could move forward on their own proposal to pair spending cuts and policy reforms with raising the debt ceiling if President…
thehill.comFact check: Deepfake video of Manhattan DA spreads false claims about Trump case
The video's audio is altered. The district attorney's office is still investigating former President Donald Trump.
Jesse Watters ‘mad’ about Trump indictment: ‘Country is not going to stand for it’
Fox News host Jesse Watters warned that many Americans are going to be extremely angered by news of former President Trump’s indictment by a New York grand jury on Thursday. “I’m …
thehill.comTrump indicted by Manhattan grand jury
The historic indictment, which comes in a case related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges.
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What to know about NY prosecutors’ probe into Trump’s role in hush money scheme | CNN Politics
A yearslong probe into a hush money scheme involving former President Donald Trump and adult film star Stormy Daniels has led to him being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his alleged role in the scheme, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown; no armed suspect found
Joint Base Andrews, one of the nation’s most sensitive military bases and home to Air Force One, has emerged from a lockdown after officials were unable to confirm reports of a man carrying an “assault-style” rifle on the base. No shots were fired, and no suspect was found after hours of...
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Ford raises F-150 Lightning prices again to battle high costs
Ford Motor Co on Thursday raised prices of some models of its popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck again, the latest in a series of price hikes aimed at offsetting high costs.
How a shared golf cart with a porn star led to Donald Trump's indictment
It was July 13, 2006 and Donald Trump was forging up the fairways of the majestic Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, nestled beneath the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Trump's 2024 GOP rivals react to the former president's indictment: 'Politically motivated'
Some of Donald Trump's actual and potential rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination are weighing in on the former president's indictment
Scientists find one of the largest black holes using new technique - Washington Examiner
United Kingdom scientists found one of the largest ever black holes using a special new technique. The great void is so large that it is categorized as "ultramassive," as opposed to the usual "supermassive," and is estimated to be roughly as large as theoretically possible, according to...
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House passes sprawling GOP energy bill aimed at reversing Biden climate policies
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
www.cbsnews.comNewsom escalates fight against red states with new PAC
The California governor is launching a political action committee targeting red states — and channeling $10 million into the effort.
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Wounded Ukrainian soldiers get prosthetic legs in US with help from nonprofit
A U.S.-based nonprofit is providing life-changing prosthetic limbs to Ukrainian soldiers who lost arms or legs while defending their country against Russian forces.
Trump says DA Bragg's 'obsession' with trying to 'get Trump' will 'backfire' after grand jury indictment
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted to his indictment, slamming Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his “obsession" with trying to “get Trump" while warning the move to charge him will “backfire."
UK agrees to join Pacific trade pact in post-Brexit deal
The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia. Britain says it's the biggest new trade deal it has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago. The British government said Friday that it had clinched an agreement after almost two...
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‘It’s embarrassing’: Progressives slam Trump indictment in Stormy Daniels case
A leading progressive group is calling the reason for former President Trump’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury “embarrassing.” Following the news that Trump was being indicted in his home stat…
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Manhattan district attorney asks about hush money paid to former Playboy model Karen McDougal | CNN Politics
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been asking questions during grand jury proceedings about a hush money scheme known as a “catch and kill” deal aimed at covering up an alleged affair between former President Donald Trump and a former playboy model before the 2016 presidential...
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FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter's mindset
A trove of FBI documents made public this week offers a new view into high-stakes gambler Stephen Paddock’s mindset before he carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern America
Kyiv says nearly 500 children have died in the conflict; Russia detains WSJ reporter
The battle for Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine continues to astound onlookers, both for the destructiveness of the fighting there and high losses on both sides.
House Republicans say Hunter Biden associate’s reported visits to White House ‘under strict review’ - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are sounding off on reports of a business associate of Hunter Biden reportedly visiting the White House multiple times while Joe Biden served as vice president. Rob Walker visited the White House at least 16 times during Biden's vice presidency, per a report from Fox News, and...
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DeSantis trolls Trump, says US needs to 'finally' build border wall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a shot a former President Trump in a Thursday speech, saying that "we've talked a lot, but I think we need to get serious and finally build a wall ..."
Chechen fighters ‘believe Russia may collapse sooner or later’
Kadyrovites, or fighters under the command of Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, are already criticizing the Kremlin for its aggression against Ukraine and are preparing for Russia’s defeat in the war.
U.S. advocacy group asks FTC to stop new OpenAI GPT releases
In a complaint to the agency, a summary of which is on the group's website, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy called GPT-4 "biased, deceptive, and a risk to privacy and public safety."
FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter's mindset
A trove of FBI documents made public this week offers a new view into high-stakes gambler Stephen Paddock’s mindset before he carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern America. Sixty people were killed and hundreds more were wounded in the shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, on the Las Vegas...
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Here’s what 2024 Republicans have said about Trump’s indictment
The field of declared and prospective 2024 Republican presidential candidates on Thursday decried the indictment of former President Donald Trump on criminal charges for his alleged role in organiz…
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Florida proposal targets transgender bathroom use
The bill would require that people use restrooms and changing facilities according to their sex assigned at birth at places like schools and restaurants.
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White House says 'trans community' is 'under attack' after Nashville shooting
Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday the “trans community" in America is “under attack," just days after a transgender former student shot and killed six people at a Tennessee school.
Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' in hospital stay for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days.
Trump expands lead in GOP presidential primary race: survey
Former President Trump has expanded his lead in the GOP presidential primary race, with a 30-point advantage among Republican primary voters over his closest potential challenger, according to a ne…
thehill.comNo One Is Talking About What Ron DeSantis Has Actually Done to Florida
"Under DeSantis’s watch, the Sunshine State has not exactly been a workers’ paradise," writes William Kleinknecht.
Top House, Senate Republicans outraged about Trump indictment: 'A dark day in American history'
Top Republican lawmakers reacted to unprecedented indictment of former president Donald Trump on Thursday d as part of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office's years-long investigation, possibly for hush money payments.
Russia’s arrest of American journalist sparks outrage, fear of more hostage-taking
Russia’s arrest of an American journalist on Thursday sparked outrage in the U.S., escalating fears that Moscow may attempt to take additional hostages as tensions reach new heights during the war …
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American detained in Russia a 'brave, committed' journalist
Working as a journalist in Moscow seemed a natural fit for Evan Gershkovich, the son of immigrants from the Soviet Union who grew up speaking Russian at home in Princeton, N.J. But after graduating from Bowdoin College in 2014, Gershkovich said in an interview published on the school's website...
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The Trump hush money arrest saga in 70 seconds
How will it play out now that the former president has been indicted? Our correspondent explains.
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Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to five new charges
A lawyer for the former cryptocurrency billionaire indicated he would contest the validity of new charges that prosecutors filed after his extradition.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Protesters demand action on guns at Tennessee statehouse
Protesters flooded Tennessee's statehouse on Thursday to demand lawmakers stiffen gun laws following a school shooting in Nashville that left six people dead, three of them 9-year-old children.
Army team heads to Kentucky to investigate deadly helicopter crash
An aircraft safety team is in Kentucky to investigate the deadly Army helicopter crash that killed nine people in the southwest part of the state, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said Thursday…
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Texas judge strikes down Obamacare provisions requiring insurers cover preventative care
A federal judge in Texas struck down part of Obamacare that required insurers to cover screenings for breast cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and some STDs including drugs that prevent HIV infections. The Biden administration will most likely appeal however, the ruling goes into effect immediately...
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9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky
U.S. Army investigators are trying to determine what caused two Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters to crash during a routine nightime training exercise in Kentucky. All nine soldiers aboard were killed. A statement from Fort Campbell says the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the...
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NYPD orders every member of department to report in uniform following Trump indictment
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has ordered every member of the force to report in full uniform on Friday as a “precautionary measure,” following former President Trump’s indictment. “All uni…
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Three Democrat state lawmakers join protesters invading Tennessee state capitol
Three Tennessee state lawmakers brought the lower chamber to a halt by joining pro-gun control protesters who invaded the state capitol following Monday's tragic shooting in Nashville.
The Best Tweets About Donald Trump Getting Indicted For A Crime
"‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ star Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges."View Entire Post ›
Who is Stormy Daniels, and what happened with Donald Trump?
An alleged tryst between the former president and a porn actress has turned into a mammoth legal battle.
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Ethics watchdog files complaint about Ilhan Omar’s use of TikTok - Washington Examiner
A watchdog filed an ethics complaint over Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN) use of TikTok. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics on Wednesday regarding Omar's alleged misuse of TikTok. The complaint argued that the Minnesota Democrat...
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Vatican disavows decrees linked to seizure of Native lands
Responding to Indigenous demands, the Vatican has formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery” -- papal documents from the 15th century that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands. The repudiation will have great symbolic importance. Its immediate practical impact may be...
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Florida lawmakers send DeSantis 'momentous' bill that would make majority of US states 'constitutional carry'
The Florida Senate approved a constitutional carry bill and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. If signed, Florida will tip the U.S. into becoming a constitutional carry-majority nation.
Ukraine by rail: Inside Zelenskyy's efforts to buoy a nation
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has been increasing his travel across Ukraine as his country's war with Russia enters its second year. Zelenskyy typically travels by train, and his movements are closely held for security reasons. A team of journalists from The Associated Press traveled...
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Gisele Barreto Fetterman pushes back on ‘power hungry wife’ description
Gisele Barreto Fetterman is speaking out against critics who’ve dubbed her a “power hungry wife,” saying she’s faced the “vast majority” of “harassment” after her husband, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa…
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Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill Thursday that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
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Meet Kevin McCarthy’s new wingman
Rep. Garret Graves is ubiquitous in House GOP leadership, from the energy debate to the speakership race. He’s not going anywhere... yet.
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Senate Democrats led by Elizabeth Warren press federal bank regulators to implement stronger capital requirements
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading the effort to push banking regulators to adopt Basel III bank capital standards after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
China calls US debt trap accusation 'irresponsible'
China on Thursday called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen "irresponsible" and "unreasonable" after Yellen said Beijing's lending activities leave developing countries "trapped in debt."
Glenn Beck Hyperventilates About the End of America After Trump Indictment
Fox NewsThe indictment Thursday of former President Donald Trump over a 2016 hush money payment led to plenty of more-unhinged-than-usual opinions on Fox News, perhaps none more outlandish than those shared by former network host Glenn Beck.During an interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Beck...
Vatican rejects doctrine that fueled centuries of colonialism
The Vatican has formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery.” That is the theory backed by 15th century papal bulls that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today. Indigenous groups have been demanding such a statement for decades.
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North Korea executes people for South Korean videos, drugs - report
North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens' human rights and freedom, its rival, South Korea, said in a report on Thursday.
Minnesota train derailment prompts evacuation of Raymond
Several BNSF Railway cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup come off the rails at 01:00 local time.
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Rapper's multimillion-dollar politics conspiracy trial opens
Federal prosecutors say a founding member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees was enmeshed in political conspiracies involving millions of dollars in foreign money under two different U.S. presidents. Prakazrel “Pras” Michel's trial got underway with opening statements Thursday. Prakazrel...
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Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Thomas Massie have heated exchange in Capitol over gun violence
Bowman, a former middle school principal from the Bronx, launched into a fiery tirade in the Capitol hallway.
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GDP grew at 2.6% rate in fourth quarter of 2022 despite pressure from rising rates - Washington Examiner
The economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate in the fourth quarter of last year, showing strength in the face of economic challenges, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday in a revised estimate. The GDP numbers, adjusted for inflation, were revised down slightly from the previous estimate...
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TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia
Social media platforms often rely on labels to let users know an account is operated by a Russian state propaganda agency. But new research shows on TikTok the labels aren't very effective even when they're applied consistently. Analysts at the Alliance for Securing Democracy identified nearly...
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Bipartisan lawmakers may want to ban TikTok, but it won't be easy. Cigarettes may show a path forward.
Lawmakers are skeptical of TikTok, and some want an outright ban on the Chinese-linked social media app. But history may have clues about the path to more intense regulation.
Trump’s standing among Hill conservatives dims ahead of ’24
Interviews with more than 40 congressional conservatives show a surprising number of the former president’s once-ardent supporters have gone quiet about whether they back him.
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Biden meets NFL player Damar Hamlin, praises his resilience
President Joe Biden has met with Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest and was resuscitated on the field after making a tackle during an NFL game in January. Biden tweeted a photo of him with Hamlin in the Oval Office on Thursday. Biden said it was an honor to meet...
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Aurora Rucker, 39, who pleaded not guilty to the altercation outside the courthouse Tuesday, does not have a prior criminal record.
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Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war- former president Ma
Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday.
MSNBC’s 'The Culture Is: AAPI Women' spotlights women defining a generation
A powerful cohort of Asian women, including comedian Margaret Cho and former Hillary Clinton chief of staff Huma Abedin, sit down for an unfiltered discussion.
www.nbcnews.comDemocrats Call Out Jim Jordan’s Hypocrisy During Chaotic Weaponization Hearing
House Republicans haven't make much progress rooting out supposed "deep state" conspiracies since taking power
Disney's Florida surprise: an end run around DeSantis
A Florida board created to oversee Walt Disney World's special taxation district is considering legal action after saying its power over the entertainment company's resort has been eviscerated, a spokesperson for the district confirmed on Wednesday.
Across Latin America, migrant blaze families left reeling
As images of the devastating blaze at an immigration detention center in Mexico consume news broadcasts and social media, families scattered across the Americas are suffering the consequences, reeling with agony as they await news of their loved ones.
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House GOP pans DC Dems claiming 'crime is down' with video showing blatant daylight Navy Yard carjacking
The House GOP mocked D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson's testimony in which he said crime was down in Washington by sharing a video of a daylight carjacking blocks from Capitol.
Prosecutors say former Fugees rapper tried to illegally influence Washington for foreign businessman | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors described to a Washington, DC, jury on Thursday how a former Fugees rapper allegedly got caught up in three schemes to illegally influence two presidential administrations on behalf of a foreign businessman.
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Republican leaders seek federal inquiry of New Mexico claims
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders in New Mexico are asking the federal government to investigate two divisions in the state Health Department amid allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of developmentally disabled people.
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Nashville shooting: Who are the six victims of the Covenant School shooting - Washington Examiner
Families and friends are remembering the three children and three adults killed in a mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday. The Covenant School, home to around 209 students and 40 to 50 staff members, is the latest site of a mass school shooting after Audrey...
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U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia and North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
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Alexei Moskalev: Father of girl who drew anti-war picture arrested on run in Minsk
After his 12-year-old daughter drew a picture, Alexei Moskalev was arrested and sentenced in Russia.
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Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal
A top Russian diplomat says Russia will continue to give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests despite suspending the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov’s statement on Thursday followed his comments a day earlier. He...
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House passes sweeping GOP energy policy bill | CNN Politics
The House voted on Thursday to pass a sweeping energy policy bill put forward by Republicans that the GOP majority has highlighted as a key priority – even though it is expected to be dead on arrival in the Senate.
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Sweden less sure it will join NATO by July - TT
Sweden's foreign minister said on Thursday he was no longer sure his country would be able to join NATO by July, after fresh signs of objections from Hungary.
Putin has broken one of the last taboos in a naked ploy for leverage
No one who knows Evan Gershkovich believes he is a spy.
GOP congressman shouted down by New York Democrat on gun control claps back with facts
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Thursday responded after his testy Capitol hallway exchange with Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., citing a paper showing no injuries in schools allowing teachers to carry guns.
Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month stint in Florida
Former President Jair Bolsonaro has returned to Brazil after a three-month stint in Florida following his election loss. The right-wing populist told supporters after he arrived that he doesn’t think leftists will be in power in Brazil for long. Bolsonaro, who is the subject of several...
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Details about the Nashville shooter's gender identity sow confusion and disinformation
Hours after the fatal shooting at a private Christian school, police said the suspect was transgender. That information has fed what one trans activist called a “disinformation ecosystem.”
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Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response
The RCMP could have saved lives during a two-day shooting spree that left 22 dead, the report says.
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1 year ago, scenes of horror emerged from Ukraine's Bucha
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — The cratered roads have been repaved and the damaged houses are gradually being repaired.
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It's about to become harder to get a tax break for an electric car
The Biden administration is expected to announce rules tightening the eligibility requirements for tax incentives for battery-powered vehicles — in hopes of creating clean energy jobs in the U.S.
www.politico.comThe Ukrainian hoax that revealed the Russian pilots who bombed Mariupol theatre
Ukrainian “hacktivists” have outed the Russian pilots allegedly responsible for brutally bombing the Mariupol theatre by tricking their spouses to pose for a risqué military wives calendar.
Pro-Trump super PAC launches ad attacking Ron DeSantis
The group has reserved at least $1.3 million in airtime so far, per AdImpact.
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Transcript of AP interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — AP Executive Editor Julie Pace interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Zelenskyy visited the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, which still faces regular shelling from Russian forces, and northern towns in the Sumy region that were liberate
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McCarthy says Republicans will pass their own debt limit bill if Biden won't talk
It won't be easy for the speaker to pass legislation to avert default with only GOP votes.
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Secret Pence ruling breaks new ground for vice presidency
For the first time in history, a federal judge ruled that vice presidents can benefit from a type of immunity typically provided to lawmakers.
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Over 1,000 migrants, angered by asylum policies, rush to U.S.-Mexico border
More than a thousand migrants in northern Mexico surrendered to U.S. border authorities, frustrated by recent asylum policies, and shaken by a fire at a nearby migrant detention center that killed dozens this week.
Senators to tour Colorado River as water negotiations reach critical juncture | CNN Politics
A bipartisan delegation of Western senators and federal officials will tour key points along the Colorado River next week to see the nation’s depleted reservoirs and the basin’s vast water infrastructure.
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Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge
Russia’s security service has arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges. It's the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations and demanded his release. Thirty-one-year-old...
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GOP rep stumps top military leaders with question on base drag shows: 'First I'm hearing about that'
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told Congress they do not support drag shows on military installations, saying that such events are not taxpayer-funded.
US Army helicopter crash: Nine service members killed in training mission
Two Black Hawk helicopters crashed near a base in Kentucky, but the cause is unclear
www.bbc.comGermany announces next supply of aid to Ukraine, including Leopard 2 and Marders
The German government has announced the latest batch of military aid to Ukraine, including Leopard 2 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). Source: An update to the list of aid supplied to Ukraine on the government's website, as reported by European Pravda Compared to the data for...
Prosecutor fired by Ron DeSantis hits GOP attacks on the Manhattan DA: 'Part of the authoritarian playbook'
Andrew Warren, the former state attorney in Hillsborough County, has seen these attacks before.
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House committee passes bill to overturn DC police reform
House Republicans are accusing Washington, D.C., officials of losing control of local affairs. In a party-line vote Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee advanced a bill to overturn a police reform package passed by the D.C. Council amid nationwide protests about police brutality. The measure...
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U.S. stresses need for 'Cold War'-era crisis mechanisms with China
Efforts to build a floor under U.S.-China relations have yet to be successful and coming months will determine if it is possible to reestablish constructive diplomacy with Beijing, a top White House official said.
Suspect connected to NYC gay bar killings indicted on charges of grand larceny and identity theft
The indictment alleges a scheme in which Shane Hoskins and four unidentified co-conspirators would approach intoxicated people and give them drugs “for the purpose of causing their incapacitation.”
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Asian stocks follow Wall St up ahead of US inflation update
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher ahead of a United States inflation update that traders hope might prompt the Federal Reserve to ease plans for more interest rate hikes. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil prices declined. Wall Street rose Thursday as worries about...
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Kentucky Senate convicts former prosecutor in impeachment trial
The Kentucky Senate convicted an ex-prosecutor during an impeachment trial on Thursday. After the impeachment articles were drafted former state prosecutor Ronnie Goldy Jr. resigned.
Top UN court rejects Iranian bid to free assets frozen by US
The United Nations’ top court has rejected Tehran’s legal bid to free up some $2 billion in Iranian central bank assets frozen by U.S. authorities to be paid in compensation to victims of a 1983 bombing in Lebanon and other attacks linked to Iran. In a 10-5 majority ruling, the International...
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Biden calls for stricter banking regulations in the wake of SVB, Signature Bank failures
Biden is calling for a range of safeguards for the banking system in the wake of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Kim’s Rare Display of Nuclear Warheads Sends Chilling Message
(Bloomberg) -- While the US has long demanded North Korea give up its nuclear weapons, the regime’s biggest display of warheads let the world know that Kim Jong Un has no intention of abandoning his atomic arsenal.Most Read from BloombergTrump Is Indicted in New York Over Stormy Daniels...
White House calls on federal banking agencies to reverse Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks | CNN Politics
The Biden White House is calling on federal banking regulators to institute a number of changes intended to provide more oversight on large regional banks and reduce the risk of a future banking crisis.
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Inquiry into Canada's worst mass shooting criticises police, urges reform
Officials tasked with reviewing Canada's worst mass shooting called for sweeping police reforms, stricter gun safety regulations and better public communication on Thursday after an investigation found many shortcomings in authorities' response to the 2020 incident.
US: Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea
The White House says it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return. It’s the latest accusation that Russia, desperate for weaponry and...
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Arrest warrants granted in deadly fire inside Mexico migrant center
The federal prosecutor leading the investigation said 5 of the 6 people subject to the warrants are being indicted and arraigned on charges of “intentional homicide.”
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Indictments obtained in drugging deaths of 2 men in New York City: Sources
Indictments have been obtained in drugging deaths of 2 men in New York City.
Bipartisan opposition to banning TikTok emerges on Capitol Hill
Among the opponents: Republican Rand Paul blocked a GOP-backed ban on the Senate floor, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a video on TikTok to object to a prohibition.
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Convicted ISIS supporter sentenced to additional year in prison over meeting with ‘American Taliban’ John Lindh | CNN Politics
A Virginia man convicted of providing support to ISIS in 2015 was sentenced Thursday to serve an additional year in prison for breaking his release conditions after meeting multiple times with John Walker Lindh, the so-called “American Taliban” and sharing ISIS propaganda online in encrypted chats.
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Jared Kushner's PE firm was backed by Emirates, Qatar - NYT
Wealth funds in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar have invested hundreds of millions of dollars with former U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's private equity firm, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
Gwyneth Paltrow cleared in Utah ski-crash trial - live updates
The US star reportedly tells the man who sued her "I wish you well" after the trial over the 2016 incident.
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Trump keeps saying he can solve the Ukraine war in 24 hours. Mike Pompeo says he has no idea what his former boss is talking about.
Pompeo, a Trump-era secretary of state, may be one of Trump's challengers for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
Misinformation is fueling false hopes among migrants after Mexico fire
Rumors the U.S. would open its border after the fire in Mexico's migrant detention center are just one example of false information encouraging more activity at the border.
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Arizona Democrats sue to keep ‘No Labels’ candidates off ballots | CNN Politics
The Arizona Democratic Party said Thursday it is suing to keep the business-friendly centrist group “No Labels” from being recognized as a political party with the ability to place candidates on the state’s ballot.
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US handling of state secrets 'causing great harm' to national security, report finds
An excessive amount of classified information within the U.S. government is obstructing operations at all levels, a new report from the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center claims.
Turkey approves Finland’s NATO application, clearing the last hurdle. Sweden is still waiting | CNN
Turkey has finally approved Finland’s application to join NATO, putting an end to months of delays while also continuing to block Sweden from joining the military alliance.
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Six US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following Iran-backed attacks in Syria | CNN Politics
Six US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries as a result of attacks from Iran-backed groups in Syria last week.
www.cnn.comDeSantis Talks Tough After Indictment. Trumpers Unimpressed.
REUTERS/Allison DinnerSwiftly after news broke that former President Donald Trump is set to be arrested, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly denounced the move as “un-American”—and addressed the elephant in the room.“Florida will not assist in an extradition request,” DeSantis tweeted, “given the...
After Gandhi's conviction, signs of India's opposition uniting against Modi
For the first time in years, India's splintered opposition is sinking its differences to take on strongman Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which could extend to a substantial challenge in national elections due in 2024. That is if the disparate groups can stay united, which is far from certain.
At a climate conference for conservatives, urgency for action meets caution on messaging
“At the time, it was both safe and popular for Republicans to deny climate change,” one speaker said of previous generations of politicians. “But times are changing.”
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Russia's Putin signs decree on routine spring conscription - Tass agency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting out the routine spring conscription campaign, calling 147,000 citizens up for statutory military service, Tass news agency said on Thursday.
Federal judge strikes down key ObamaCare requirement as 'unlawful'
A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that a narrow but essential part of ObamaCare is unlawful in a ruling the Biden administration says could upend the entire U.S. health care system.
Amid shortage of generic Adderall, frustration builds as demand increases
Generic version of Adderall are still in short supply amid increasing demand.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more more survive, often with terrible injuries. Public health experts say that fact is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society. A new government study highlights a surge in people wounded by gunshots during the...
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Federal judge says insurers no longer have to provide some preventive care services, including cancer and heart screenings, at no cost | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Texas said Thursday that some Affordable Care Act mandates cannot be enforced nationwide, including those that require insurers to cover a wide array of preventive care services at no cost to the patient, including some cancer, heart and STD screenings, and tobacco programs.
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House Democrats introduce bill that would enshrine federal abortion rights
The Women's Health Protection Act is meant to restore abortion rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Judge undercuts preventive care mandate in Affordable Care Act
A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law.
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Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care
A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law. The ruling Thursday by U.S. District Judge Reed O' Connor blocks the requirement that most insurers cover preventive care such as vaccines and cancer...
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The pandemic policy that hasn’t been extended
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Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans: "Every day, getting up is a fight"
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
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Maryland voters to decide abortion constitutional amendment
Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution. The Maryland House gave final passage to the proposed constitutional amendment on Thursday. The House, which is controlled by Democrats, voted 98-38, for a bill that already has cleared...
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Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
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Possible culprit identified in outbreak of severe liver damage cases in children
Children who had unexplained severe liver inflammation were infected with as many as four viruses at once, new research shows.
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‘Havana syndrome’ could be the result of electromagnetic weapon: declassified report
A newly released declassified report by a panel of experts has concluded that “Havana syndrome” is not a naturally occurring health phenomenon, leaving open the possibility that the maladies that h…
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Here is where the debate on Social Security and Medicare stands in Congress
As lawmakers approach a looming debt ceiling deadline, the fight over what to do about entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security has continued to play out across party lines. Republica…
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