President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington March 7, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris, left and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) is at right.
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Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday night into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad. Over and over, Biden delivered broadsides at “my predecessor” without ever mentioning Trump by name — 13 times in all — raising his voice repeatedly as he tried to quell voter concerns about his age and job performance while sharpening the contrast with his all-but-certain November rival.Transcript of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address
A transcript of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House.
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State of the Union 2024: Biden asks Congress to fly with him to Moscow for prescription drugs - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden asked Congress to join him on a trip to Moscow for prescription drugs.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKatie Britt calls Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
Sen. Katie Britt will call President Joe Biden a “dithering and diminished leader” in the Republican rebuttal to his State of the Union address.
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It’s standard practice to share classified information with presidential nominees, but the decision to brief Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee this year is loaded with political and potentially legal risks.
'I believe in America': Fired-up Biden uses State of the Union to skewer GOP, his 'predecessor'
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday night
In defiant 2024 State of the Union, Biden fires opening salvo in likely rematch with Trump
While President Biden did not mention former President Donald Trump by name, he frequently chided "my predecessor."
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Takeaways from Joe Biden’s State of the Union address | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is delivering his third State of the Union address, one that could be among the most important speeches he gives during his presidency as he turns toward reelection.
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Biden’s SOTU blasted as 'nakedly partisan' campaign speech: 'Utter disgrace'
President Biden was widely slammed by conservatives for what they said what more of a political speech than a State of the Union address on Thursday night.
State of the Union 2024 highlights: Biden talks Trump, democracy and abortion in energetic speech
Biden will address members of Congress in the House chamber beginning at 9 p.m. ET, laying out his vision for the nation as he heads into another election year.
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Expelled GOP Rep. George Santos appears on House floor, announces he's running again
Santos laughed with former GOP colleagues just before the State of the Union.
Katie Britt, youngest ever GOP woman elected to the US Senate, delivers rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union | CNN Politics
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman elected to the US Senate, criticized President Biden and his administration over a wide range of issues as she delivered the GOP’s rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
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State of the Union 2024: Six Supreme Court justices attend Biden’s address - Washington Examiner
Six of the nine Supreme Court justices arrived for the State of the Union.
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In State of the Union, Biden urges GOP to back immigration compromise: "Send me the border bill now"
President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month.
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The story behind MTG's 'Say her name' shirt at State of the Union, and the slogan it appropriated
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wore a shirt at the State of the Union saying, "say her name" and a button with the photo of a nursing student killed by a person in the country illegally. Biden addressed the family of the student saying, "we can fight about fixing the border or we can fix it."
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Biden slams Trump multiple times in State of the Union address
President Biden invoked former President Trump, his 2024 opponent, multiple times during his State of the Union address.
State of the Union 2024: Trump ‘corrects’ Biden speech with Truth Social rebuttal - Washington Examiner
Trump lived-Truthed the State of the Union with hot takes and rebuttals.
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State of the Union: Biden swipes at Trump and defends abortion rights in key speech - BBC News
The president made his case for re-election to the American people, against a backdrop of low approval ratings.
www.bbc.comState of the Union 2024 full coverage: Biden delivers energetic speech covering Israel, taxes, border security and more
The president also addressed concerns about his age head-on.
MSNBC's Chris Hayes hits Biden for not laying out second term 'vision': 'I can’t really tell you' what it is
Liberal MSNBC host Chris Hayes took a swipe at the Biden reelection campaign for not having a second term "vision" laid out yet ahead of the State of the Union address.
Ousted, scandal-scarred former Rep. George Santos announces plan to run for reelection
The disgraced former Congressman plans to challenge vulnerable GOP lawmaker Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y.
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President Joe Biden touches on taxes, crime, abortion, inflation and more during SOTU address
Tonight, Biden addressed Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on the current state of the nation. The president touched on achievements and failures of the Biden administration, inflation, taxes, abortion and more.
www.foxnews.comMarjorie Taylor Greene Dons MAGA Hat, Accosts Biden At State Of The Union
The Georgia Republican handed President Joe Biden a Laken Riley pin as he made his way down the aisle.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Alabama's new law protecting IVF "does not go far enough"
Sen. Tammy Duckworth introduced legislation in 2022 that would create federal protections for IVF access nationwide.
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New Yorkers lukewarm on National Guard deployment to deter subway crime
Some commuters told the BBC it was a good idea. Others expressed concern it might lead to profiling.
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Analysis: Biden vs. Trump is set. What are the alternatives? | CNN Politics
The Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump rematch is a presumptive reality after the president and former president both dominated Republican and Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday.
www.cnn.comRep. James Comer Talks Up Criminal Referrals, Legislation As Impeachment Prospects Dim
Symbolic prosecution referrals could be consolation prizes for Republicans that wanted retribution for the two impeachments of Donald Trump.
State of the Union 2024: Biden urges Israel to make ‘saving innocent lives’ a ‘priority’ as aid tensions explode - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden emphasized during his State of the Union address Israel's need to allow more aid into Gaza and to prioritize the civilian population.
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Education Sec. Miguel Cardona is the 'designated survivor': What to know about the role
Each year a 'designated survivor' is chosen before the president makes the State of the Union aaddress in front of Congress.
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Katie Porter, a Rising Star in Congress, Finds Herself Without Another Seat
LONG BEACH, Calif. — There were cocktails, and there were sliders. There were pop hits played by a DJ at The Bungalow, a midcentury-modern lounge in Long Beach, California, where Rep. Katie Porter had gathered supporters after more than a year of campaigning for a coveted Senate seat. But there...
James Crumbley has jail communication privileges restricted after 'threatening statements'
The father of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley is on trial on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in the killings.
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State of the Union 2024: Biden met with GOP heckling despite Johnson pleas for decorum - Washington Examiner
Republican lawmakers were mostly stoic as Biden began his speech on Thursday evening, but that silence soon began to break as Biden hit against Republicans on key issues such as the economy and immigration.
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State of the Union 2024: Biden to swing at Trump as someone ‘my age’ - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden will make contrasts between himself and Donald Trump during his State of the Union.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House
A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House.
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Special counsel asks Judge Cannon to label Trump’s immunity claim in classified documents as ‘frivolous’ | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith is forcefully opposing former President Donald Trump’s sweeping claim of presidential immunity in the criminal case over his handling of classified documents, urging the judge to cut off Trump’s ability to appeal the issue in a way that would delay his trial.
www.cnn.comSweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries of broader non-alignment.
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President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night.
www.cnn.comSenate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government
The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago.
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Biden to announce Gaza port as Israel blocks aid from coming by road
UN says Israel blocked majority of aid missions to north last month, Biden set to unveil maritime aid corridor.
'I believe in America': Fired-up Biden uses State of the Union to skewer GOP, his 'predecessor'
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday night
DeSantis criticizes Haley for not endorsing Trump: 'You signed the pledge'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for not endorsing former President Donald Trump in her speech announcing the suspension of her campaign.
Donald Trump will get juror names at New York criminal trial but they'll be anonymous to the public
Donald Trump will be allowed to know the names of jurors at his upcoming New York hush-money criminal trial. The public will not.
apnews.comIn defiant 2024 State of the Union, Biden fires opening salvo in likely rematch with Trump
While President Biden did not mention former President Donald Trump by name, he frequently chided "my predecessor."
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State of the Union 2024 guests include reproductive rights leaders, imprisoned reporter's parents
The guests for the 2024 State of the Union address reflect the diametrically opposed views of America during an election year.
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Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
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Trump ordered to pay another $380,000 in legal fees for UK case where he went on the offensive - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a London judge to pay a six-figure legal bill after he sued a British company for damaging his reputation.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProsecutors in Trump classified documents case draw sharp distinctions with Biden investigation
Federal prosecutors are drawing sharp distinctions in the classified documents investigations involving Donald Trump and President Joe Biden as they urged a federal judge to reject the former president’s claims that he was the victim of a vindictive prosecution.
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Rupert Murdoch engaged for 6th time at 92
News of his engagement to Elena Zhukova comes just months after the Fox boss handed over the reins of his conservative media empire to his son, Lachlan Murdoch.
SOTU guest conceived in rape challenges Biden on abortion: 'I am that one percent'
A pro-life activist who was conceived in rape will be a GOP guest at Thursday night's State of the Union address to challenge Democrats' abortion policies.
Biden State of the Union to expose growing differences between US and Israel on Gaza aid - Washington Examiner
The tensions will explode into clear view when Biden announces a plan that will allow for humanitarian aid to get into the besieged strip by land, air, and sea.
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State of the Union 2024 updates: Biden says US will set up Gaza aid port
US president hits out at Republican rival Donald Trump, touts economic record and support for Ukraine and Israel.
Judge denies Trump relief from $83.3 million defamation judgment
The federal judge who oversaw a defamation trial that resulted in an $83.3 million award to a longtime magazine columnist who says Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s is refusing to relieve the ex-president from the verdict's financial pinch.
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Biden’s State of the Union will skip the troublesome details of his healthcare policies - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden likely will tout his healthcare policies during Thursday's State of the Union address, but they're nothing to brag about.
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Nearly 70% of LGBTQ likely voters prefer Biden over Trump, GLAAD poll finds
An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ voters surveyed said they will definitely vote in both the presidential election and key congressional races.
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A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban is gaining momentum in Congress. Here's what to know.
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: 5 killed as airdropped aid hits Palestinians
Malfunctioning parachutes lead to aid-package deaths as criticism rises over plans for new port to disperse relief.
Biden to call in State of the Union for business tax hikes, middle class tax cuts and lower deficits
President Joe Biden is going into his third State of the Union address with an expanded plan to raise corporate taxes.
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Rep. Ronny Jackson was demoted by Navy following investigation into his time as White House physician
Rep. Ronny Jackson was demoted by the Navy in 2022 after a Pentagon watchdog investigation into his time as White House physician substantiated allegations of inappropriate conduct.
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Southwest defends new seat redesign after social media backlash
Southwest Airlines responded to travelers complaining of the new seat redesign, saying, "We have our customers' back -- even when they give us flak."
Donald Trump told to pay six-figure costs of firm he sued
The former US president's case against a company founded by an ex-MI6 officer was thrown out.
www.bbc.comState of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation
Here’s how to watch and what to look for during President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address.
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Trump allies visit Israel as former president offers few details on how he’d approach Gaza conflict | CNN Politics
Allies of former President Donald Trump held meetings with top officials in Israel last week to discuss the current conflict in Gaza, according to three sources familiar with the trip.
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Hungary's Orbán to meet with Trump, not Biden, on visit to US courting foreign policy
Former President Donald Trump will host Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday. Orbán is not expected to meet President Biden.
Special counsel pushes back on Trump's 'frivolous' efforts to dismiss his classified documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith has issued a wave of responses to what he described as "frivolous" efforts by Donald Trump to have his classified documents case dismissed.
Katie Britt, youngest ever GOP woman elected to the US Senate, delivers rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union | CNN Politics
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman elected to the US Senate, criticized President Biden and his administration over a wide range of issues as she delivered the GOP’s rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
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Russia summons US envoy over ‘interference’ in internal affairs
These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war for Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Seven states and events miles apart: How the Trump and Biden campaigns approach a rematch
Joe Biden and Donald Trump each won the White House by razor-thin margins in key states. Now they each must try to rebuild their once-winning coalitions.
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Mortgage relief, new homes: Biden pushes housing fixes in State of the Union
Between high mortgage rates, lack of inventory, skyrocketing home prices and hair-raising rentals, consumers are paying a pretty penny for shelter.
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US to set up temporary port on Gaza coast for aid delivery
In his speech to Congress, President Biden says a temporary pier will transport supplies from ships to the shore.
www.bbc.comMinneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto
The Minneapolis City Council has passed a measure that would increase wages for drivers of ride-hailing services to an equivalent of more than $15 an hour.
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Judge restricts access to jurors’ identities in Trump hush money trial
Judge Juan Merchan said in a protective order that their names and addresses will be available only to Trump and lawyers involved in the case.
www.nbcnews.comPresident Biden to make 'unity agenda' appeal to Congress in State of the Union
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden will make an explicit appeal to the divided Congress for his “unity agenda.”
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South Carolina becomes 29th state in nation with constitutional carry law: 'Hard-fought victory'
South Carolina became the 29th state in the nation with constitutional carry law on the books after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday.
State of the Union 2024: House Republicans’ anger over border crisis to take center stage - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are hammering Joe Biden for his perceived lack of border security policies ahead of the State of the Union.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin's crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
It’s not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent years.
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‘Done deal’: Allies say Trump aide Brian Jack would be favorite in Georgia congressional race
Trump posted on social media Thursday encouraging his aide to run for Congress ahead of a Friday filing deadline.
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NATO welcomes 32nd member, expert warns bigger bloc 'exacerbates' Putin's fears
Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington, D.C., this week to complete the ascension process, and he will attend President Biden's State of the Union address.
Biden announces 'emergency' US military mission to build pier off Gaza coast to deliver aid
It will receive “large ships carrying food, water, medicine," an official said.
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House Republicans push bill to detain migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed
The House has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of theft.
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Larry Hogan declines to say whether he'd support a federal law to codify Roe v. Wade
The Maryland Senate candidate and ex-governor reiterated that he wouldn't vote for a federal abortion ban and said politicians shouldn't be in charge of IVF decisions.
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NY AG Letitia James booed at FDNY ceremony with chants of 'Trump! Trump! Trump!'
New York Attorney General Letitia James was booed Thursday while speaking at a firefighters ceremony. Some firefighters in the crowd repeatedly shouted their support for former President Donald Trump.
Gunmen abduct 287 students in the latest school attack in Nigeria’s northwest, headteacher says
A school headteacher in northwestern Nigeria says gunmen who attacked the school abducted 287 students as they were about to start classes.
apnews.comState of the Union 2024 highlights: Biden talks Trump, democracy and abortion in energetic speech
Biden will address members of Congress in the House chamber beginning at 9 p.m. ET, laying out his vision for the nation as he heads into another election year.
www.nbcnews.comMore Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds
More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion as their top issue in this year’s presidential election.
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U.S. food drops over Gaza are criticized as too little and ineffective
The distribution of tens of thousands of meals is part of a joint Jordan-U.S. aid operation, and comes as Biden faces growing political pressure to do more to help the Palestinians.
www.nbcnews.comSan Francisco mayor touts possibilities after voters expand police powers, gets tough on drug users
Mayor London Breed is pledging even greater improvements under a pair of controversial public safety proposals voters approved this week.
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit once more by mass coral bleaching | CNN
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is suffering a mass bleaching event, the reef’s marine park authority confirmed Friday, the result of soaring ocean temperatures caused by the global climate crisis and amplified by El Niño.
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Letitia James booed onstage during FDNY event - Washington Examiner
New York Attorney General Letitia James was met with boos when she came on stage to a New York Fire Department event Thursday.
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State of the Union: Who's on guest list for Joe Biden's speech to Congress?
President Biden and Congressional leaders have carefully picked guests to illustrate their political priorities.
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Bill would require SNAP cards to have microchips and other safeguards to combat 'skimming'
Sen. Ron Wyden’s bill aims to curb electronic theft of grocery funds used by low-income families: "This is just unacceptable for 2024 in America," he said.
www.nbcnews.comMississippi legislators are moving toward a showdown on how to pay for public schools
A conflict is building among Mississippi legislative leaders over whether to tweak an education funding formula or ditch it and set a new one.
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Judge excludes texts between shooter, mother in James Crumbley's manslaughter trial
James Crumbley's manslaughter trial continues with the judge excluding texts between Jennifer and Ethan Crumbley from evidence.
Who sits where at the State of the Union: A visual guide | CNN Politics
Your guide to who attends the president’s State of the Union speech, who sits on the stage and in the chamber.
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Judge won't let Trump delay E. Jean Carroll penalties, leaving him with days to cover $83M judgment
A judge has denied Donald Trump's request to delay the penalties in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case, leaving Trump just days to cover the $83 million judgment.
House Republicans sharpen their knives ahead of Biden's State of the Union, say they expect ‘more gaslighting’
House Republicans organized a counter-programming effort ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address.
Iditarod musher who gutted moose during race didn't do so properly, judges say in handing down time penalty
Rules require big edible animals killed on the trail to be gutted. Seavey said, "I gutted it the best I could, but it was ugly."
www.nbcnews.comIowa House OKs bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" despite IVF concerns
Republicans in Iowa’s House of Representatives have approved a bill that would criminalize the death of an “unborn person” — over Democrats’ concerns about how it might impact in vitro fertilization.
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Jill Biden’s State of the Union guests include Alabama IVF patient, Swedish prime minister and UAW chief | CNN Politics
An Alabama woman seeking in vitro fertilization, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain are among those headed to the US Capitol Thursday evening as President Joe Biden is set to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address.
www.cnn.comPresident Joe Biden touches on taxes, crime, abortion, inflation and more during SOTU address
Tonight, Biden addressed Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on the current state of the nation. The president touched on achievements and failures of the Biden administration, inflation, taxes, abortion and more.
www.foxnews.comTennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
Republican Tennessee House lawmakers have advanced a bill to undo the reforms to police traffic stops made by Memphis officials in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers last January.
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Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns | CNN Politics
Some Chinese-made cranes used at US ports contain communications equipment with no clear purpose or record of their installation, according to a new congressional investigation that will heighten US concerns that the cranes could be used for surveillance or sabotage.
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TikTok sparks user revolt in US over sale plan
The video-sharing app sent a pop-up to users asking them to call their congressional offices.
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Single dose of LSD provides immediate, lasting anxiety relief, study says | CNN
One dose of LSD in a clinical trial significantly improved anxiety and lasted for 12 weeks, convincing the FDA to give the drug a breakthrough therapy designation.
www.cnn.comNew Hampshire Republicans are using a land tax law to target northern border crossings
The New Hampshire state Senate has advanced a bill that would allow police to bring trespassing charges against people suspected of illegally entering the U.S. from Canada.
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Judge denies Trump bid to delay $83 million E. Jean Carroll judgment - Washington Examiner
A federal judge denied a bid by Trump to delay paying or posting bond for the $83 million judgement in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
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Trump super PAC ad blasts Biden's age and abilities in opening general election TV ad
The ad began running on cable TV Thursday, using a clip of Biden pausing for dramatic effect while he criticized Trump's commitment to NATO last month.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally proposes fixing city’s budget woes with wealth tax - Washington Examiner
A Chicago subcommittee is exploring new ideas to increase the city's revenue, including a wealth tax.
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Sri Lankan family dead in Canada 'mass killing'
Ottawa police have charged a man, 19, for the murder of six people, including four children.
www.bbc.comSouth Dakota Legislature ends session but draws division over upcoming abortion rights initiative
South Dakota's legislative session is all but over. Lawmakers passed a $7.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget on Thursday, and they will be back in Pierre later this month to consider overriding any vetoes and to officially adjourn.
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Mother of South African girl missing for weeks is charged with selling her
The mother of a 6-year-old girl who has been missing in South Africa for nearly three weeks has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and selling or trafficking her daughter
'They messed it up': Biden's backing for Haiti's unpopular leader digs US into deeper policy hole
When Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry filled the void left by the assassination of the country’s president in 2021, he did so over the protest of wide segments of the population but with the full-throated support of the Biden administration.
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Americans told to 'avoid' gatherings in Moscow, Russia amid reports of extremists' 'imminent plans' to attack
The U.S embassy in Russia has warned Americans to be careful in Moscow over the next 48 hours due to extremists with "imminent plans" to target large gatherings.
Cannabis sales in Minnesota are likely to start later than expected. How much later isn't clear
Minnesota's top cannabis regulator says the state probably won’t meet its goal of launching full-scale retail marijuana sales in the first quarter of 2025.
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Stefanik calls Democrats a ‘disgrace’ after vote against Laken Riley Act - Washington Examiner
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) celebrated the passage of the Laken Riley Act while blasting her Democratic counterparts for voting against it.
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These American Samoa residents supported Jason Palmer over Joe Biden. Here's why.
Jason Palmer appeared to defeat Joe Biden in the small South Pacific territory's Democratic caucus on Tuesday.
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Sweden becomes NATO’s 32nd member as PM visits Washington
The accession of Sweden and Finland — which shares an 830-mile border with Russia — is the most significant expansion of the Western military alliance for decades.
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Libertarian Party chair says RFK Jr. nomination could be 'mutually beneficial'
Libertarian National Committee Chair Angela McArdle said it would be wise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to seek the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination for ballot access.
Nevada GOP governor stands by Trump amid legal battles, distances himself from GOP 'fake electors'
Nevada’s Republican governor displayed his strongest support for Donald Trump since the former president was indicted on charges of falsifying business records a year ago.
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Biden's State of the Union comes at key moment for climate and energy policy
In his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden will need to thread the needle on his track record of climate legislation, environmental protection and energy production.
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‘Uncommitted’ Democratic voters creating negative press for Biden as progressives protest support for Israel
Tens of thousands of Super Tuesday voters sent a message to President Biden, choosing to mark "uncommitted" on their ballots over voting for the incumbent.
Law-abiding adults can now carry guns openly in South Carolina after governor approves new law
Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law.
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Army intelligence analyst charged with selling military secrets to contact in China for $42,000
Sgt. Korbein Schultz allegedly told his co-conspirator that he wanted to be like "Jason Bourne."
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Photos released by US military show ship ablaze on Gulf of Aden after Houthi attack
The U.S. military's Central Command has released still images showing a fire on the bulk carrier True Confidence following a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden.
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More than 7,000 cows have died in Texas Panhandle wildfires, causing a "total wipeout" for many local ranchers
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
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First IVF baby born in US is attending the State of the Union in support of IVF rights
Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby born in the U.S., is a guest of Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine for President Biden's State of the Union address.
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Power lines ignited the largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say
Utility provider Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have a role in igniting the largest wildfire in Texas history.
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Selma's 'smallest freedom fighter' reflects on Civil Rights Movement 59 years later
At 9 years old, Sheyann Webb-Christburg became Selma's "smallest freedom fighter" when she marched from Selma to Montgomery for Black voting rights.
Judge in Trump’s NY criminal case will limit access to juror information over safety concerns | CNN Politics
The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial beginning later this month agreed to limit access to juror information, citing the possibility of harassment.
www.cnn.comTransit crime is back as a top concern in some US cities, and political leaders have taken notice
Fear of crime on subways and buses is back as a top concern in some big U.S. cities, and so are efforts aimed at persuading the public that officials are taking the issue seriously.
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Jack Smith files flurry of responses against Trump’s bid to dismiss classified documents case - Washington Examiner
Special counsel Jack Smith rejected former President Donald Trump's claims that the case against him related to classified documents should be dismissed.
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Speaker Mike Johnson on IVF after Alabama decision: "It's something that every state has to wrestle with"
House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Mornings" that in vitro fertilization and the handling of embryos remains an issue that "policymakers have to determine how to handle."
www.cbsnews.comMexico's most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels
Welcome to what might be the most dangerous place to be a police officer in North America. At least 34 officers have been killed in the line of duty in the Mexican city of Celaya in the last three years.
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17-year-old boy shot 9 times at Philadelphia bus stop, in critical condition; 7 others hurt, gunmen at large
Police are searching for the gunmen who opened fire at a SEPTA bus stop in Philadelphia, wounding eight teenagers, authorities said.
Sweden formally joins Nato military alliance
Sweden joins Nato, becoming the military alliance's second new member since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
www.bbc.comUvalde parents angered by new report that clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
An investigation Uvalde city leaders ordered into the Robb Elementary School shooting has put no blame on local police officers and defended their actions, but still acknowledged a series of failures during the response.
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U.S. added 275,000 jobs in February, more than expected — but unemployment rate climbs
The rate of workers quitting or being laid off has stalled. But hiring rates haven't fallen as much as expected in February.
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Analysis: 3 very different border realities | CNN Politics
Three completely different border realities were displayed Thursday.
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State of the Union: Bill Clinton warned about immigration overwhelming 'every place' in America back in 1995
Former President Bill Clinton warned during his State of the Union address back in 1995 that Americans should be worried about unchecked immigration.
Oxford High School shooter’s dad says in 911 call that gun was missing from his house
Prosecutors played a recording of a desperate 911 call by the father of the Oxford High School shooter as they tried to show jurors how he quickly determined that the teen might be the killer.
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State of the Union 2024: Where Biden’s 2023 promises stand as he prepares to address the nation - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden announced a slew of policy priorities and promises in his 2023 State of the Union address.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMSNBC's Chris Hayes hits Biden for not laying out second term 'vision': 'I can’t really tell you' what it is
Liberal MSNBC host Chris Hayes took a swipe at the Biden reelection campaign for not having a second term "vision" laid out yet ahead of the State of the Union address.
Hawaii Democratic voters weigh in on President Joe Biden vs. 'Uncommitted:'
Hawaiian Democrats navigate foreign policy concerns under Biden versus fears of another Trump administration as 'uncommitted' vote surges.
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'Designated survivor' chosen to protect line of succession during Biden's SOTU
A "designated survivor" from President Biden's cabinet will be kept in a safe place during the State of the Union address as part of a practice that dates back to the Cold War.
Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help retire drug-detecting K9s after cannabis legal
Two Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that seeks to ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that will have to replace their marijuana-sniffing dogs
Norfolk Southern alone should pay for cleanup of Ohio train derailment, judge says
A federal judge has ruled that Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year's fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio.
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House passes Laken Riley Act | CNN Politics
The House on Thursday afternoon passed the Laken Riley Act, with all GOP members in attendance plus 37 Democrats supporting the bill.
www.cnn.comAnger over corruption and Portugal's economy could help a radical right party in Sunday's election
Corruption is a key issue in Portugal's early general election on Sunday. Portugal’s center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party have alternated in power for decades and are expected to collect most of the 10.8 million potential votes this time.
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The state of the union, in 9 charts | CNN Politics
Ahead of Biden’s election-year State of the Union address to Congress, here’s a look at the data behind some of the topics and policies he could bring up.
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Cheese recall due to listeria outbreak impacts Sargento
A nationwide food recall is causing headaches for some of the county's biggest cheese distributors.
www.cbsnews.comFederal Reserve's Powell: Regulatory proposal criticized by banks will be revised by end of year
A sweeping bank regulatory proposal will be significantly revised by year’s end, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday, a potential victory for the large banks that have aggressively opposed the likely changes.
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The four biggest problems Trump faces in 2024 campaign - Washington Examiner
Several pressing problems plague Trump’s campaign, some beyond his direct control.
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Trump has suggested a workable and novel way to help Ukraine. Let's consider it
The Russian-Ukraine war is in a critical moment. The debate over providing additional funds to the Ukrainians is stalled in Congress. So how can we help Ukraine and resolve the impasse?
President Biden faces pivotal 2024 State of the Union, chance to reset race against Trump
Joe Biden's State of the Union address Thursday will be his last if he doesn't win reelection. His speech will set the tone for a race against Trump.
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South Carolina Republicans ask court to allow current maps for 2024 election - Washington Examiner
Republicans in South Carolina want a federal court to allow them use of the current congressional map, which has been struck down, while the appeal is ongoing.
www.washingtonexaminer.comApple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?
Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that’s striving to give consumers more choices.
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Comer invites Hunter Biden, business associates to testify publicly March 20 amid impeachment inquiry
FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is inviting Hunter Biden and his business associates to testify at a public hearing later this month.
Tire falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
A United flight lost one of its tires after taking off from San Francisco on Thursday, causing the Japan-bound plane to be diverted to Los Angeles, the airline said.
Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street sets another record
Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks climbed to records, with easier interest rates beckoning on the horizon.
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Trading national defense info for cash? US Army Sgt. accused of selling secrets to China
Korbein Schultz was an intelligence analyst who allegedly shared info about advanced fighter aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/7/2024
Stocks rose to another record, with easier interest rates beckoning on the horizon. The S&P 500 climbed 1% Thursday, beating the all-time high it set last week.
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3 games to play during the State of the Union address: From bingo to squares
With President Biden's previous State of the Union addresses taking over an hour, some folks may want games to liven things up Thursday night.
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Oprah Winfrey to host primetime special about weight loss medications | CNN
Oprah Winfrey may have stepped away from Weight Watchers, but she’s not staying out of the conversation about weight.
www.cnn.comWest Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in cars with kids present
West Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill that has won final legislative passage.
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Steve Lawrence, half of singing duo with wife Eydie, dies at 88
A rep for the Emmy and Grammy winner tells ABC News Lawrence died on Thursday from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 20 cents to $78.93 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery was unchanged at $82.96 per barrel.
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