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Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox News agreed Tuesday to pay Dominion Voting Systems nearly $800 million to avert a trial in the voting machine company’s lawsuit that would have exposed how the network promoted lies about the 2020 presidential election.
US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear technology at Ukrainian nuclear plant | CNN Politics
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month.
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McCarthy's debt ceiling plan gets mixed reception from House Republicans
Republican lawmakers have questions for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about his plan but are optimistic. They hope to pressure the White House and Senate into negotiating.
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Bidens paid 23.8% taxes on $579,514 earnings, returns show
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes. That works out to a 23.8% tax rate, more than the average of roughly 14% for all U.S. households. The Bidens’ earnings have trended slightly downward over the past three years, after...
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Dominion-Fox News updates: Settlement reached for $787.5 million
The voting company had sued Fox for $1.6 billion over false election claims.
Justice Department unveils charges in Russian plot to interfere in local US elections | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled new charges against members of small separatist political groups accused of working with agents of the Russian government to influence a local Florida election with aspirations of extending those efforts to the 2020 presidential campaign.
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Senate Democrats eye a hearing on Clarence Thomas as Republicans shrug off gift revelations
Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, a Democrat, called Thomas' conduct "outrageous." But most Republicans say they're not troubled by the conservative justice's ethics controversy.
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McCarthy muscles toward vote on debt plan that ‘doesn’t even exist’
The speaker has little intra-GOP margin for error as he seeks unity on his opening offer to the White House. And yellow lights are starting to flash.
www.politico.comFrom Mike Lindell to OAN, here's everyone Dominion and Smartmatic are suing over election conspiracy theories so far
Dominion and Smartmatic have filed defamation lawsuits against people who spread baseless claims that their voting machines "stole" votes for Biden.
Musk, media reach boiling point over Twitter changes
The impact of Twitter’s changes under Elon Musk boiled over last week when NPR and PBS said they would no longer use the platform over misleading labels added to their accounts. The departure…
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Gensler defends SEC's crypto crackdown in marathon House hearing
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler defended the agency's regulation of crypto trading platforms.
Why Fox News had to settle the Dominion suit
The last-minute agreement makes clear just how sticky a situation Fox was headed for if the trial did occur.
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Oklahoma sheriff says recording of killing talk was illegal
An Oklahoma sheriff’s office says the recording in which the sheriff and others are reportedly heard discussing killing two journalists was illegal and predicted felony charges will be filed. A post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page is the first public statement since the comments by Sheriff...
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It Started with a Big Lie. It Ended with a Whimper — and a Payout.
A Fox-hungry crowd craved courtroom drama only to taste disappointment with a last-minute settlement.
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Fox settles Dominion lawsuit for $787.5 million over US election lies
The settlement averted a high-profile trial putting one of the world's top media companies in the crosshairs over its coverage of false vote-rigging claims in the 2020 U.S. election.
Biden and Harris release their tax returns
The Bidens earned a total of $579,514 and paid $169,820 in total federal and state taxes.
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Hutchinson setting stage as sole GOP presidential hopeful to take aim at Trump
Former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson wants the Republican Party to look past former President Donald Trump in the 2024 elections. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard spoke exclusively with Hutchinson in Iowa about why he feels he could be the next face of the GOP.
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Tapper laughs reading Fox News settlement statement: ‘Difficult to say with a straight face’
CNN host Jake Tapper laughed while reading Fox News’s statement on the settlement it reached on Tuesday with Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of former President Trump’s false claims of vo…
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‘Disinformation’ group blacklisting conservative news pressed by Ken Buck over hiding tax forms - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) is demanding answers from one of the leaders of the Global Disinformation Index, a British entity blacklisting conservative media outlets, after the Washington Examiner revealed that its two affiliated U.S. nonprofit groups are hiding key information about their...
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Air Force unit in document leaks case loses intel mission
The Air Force says it is investigating how a lone airman could access and distribute possibly hundreds of highly classified documents, and in the meantime has taken away the intelligence mission from the unit where the leaks took place. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told a congressional...
apnews.comDeSantis Tried to Bury Her. Now She’s Helping Trump Try to Bury Him.
Two months before Election Day 2020, Susie Wiles stood uncomfortably inside a hospitality tent in Florida, caught between two proud and exacting men whom she had helped elect: President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis was not thrilled to see her. A year earlier, Wiles had been one...
DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met behind closed doors with a select group of congressional Republicans on Tuesday evening in Washington as he seeks support from within his party to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2024.
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Gaetz, Boebert and Biggs raised big bucks off their opposition to McCarthy
It pays to be a party firebrand.
www.politico.comIowa Republicans voted just before 5 a.m. to roll back child labor laws, letting teens work on packaging lines and serve alcohol
An Iowa state labor leader said it was a "disgrace" that the GOP-controlled Senate passed the bill loosening child labor laws.
Air Force opens own investigation into secret documents leak
The Air Force has opened its own probe into the secret documents disclosure and says the accused leaker’s unit is no longer carrying out its intelligence mission.
Fake Trump electors pointing fingers in Georgia election inquiry; DA seeks removal of defense attorney
Georgia prosecutors say some electors have provided potentially incriminating information about another during recent interviews.
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Chip Roy says Democrats can ‘choke’ on ‘responsible’ GOP debt plan - Washington Examiner
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said Democrats will have to "choke" on Republicans' budget plan if they don't come to the table to negotiate "in good faith." Roy expressed confidence in House Republicans' efforts to put together a solid budget plan during an interview with Fox News, though he said they'd...
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Republicans block Schumer’s request to replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Senate Majority Leader Schumer told reporters earlier on Tuesday that he spoke with Feinstein last week and they both were 'hopeful' she'd be back soon
Torch-carrying marchers indicted in Charlottesville rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly six years after a large gathering of white nationalists in Charlottesville erupted in violent clashes with counterprotesters, a grand jury in Virginia has indicted multi…
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US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine
The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, the second-highest U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.
House fails to overturn Biden’s veto of GOP bid to undo administration water rule
The House failed on Tuesday to overturn President Biden’s veto of a Republican effort to nullify his administration’s water pollution rule. The House voted 227-196 to overturn the v…
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Russian hackers targeting Western critical infrastructure, UK says
The UK government's cyber defence agency warned on Wednesday of an emerging threat to Western critical national infrastructure posed by hackers sympathetic to Russia and its war on Ukraine.
Florida Senate introduces amendment to undercut Disney’s last-minute power grab - Washington Examiner
Florida state GOP Sen. Blaise Ingoglia introduced an amendment to nullify an agreement the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board made with Disney. The agreement aimed to undercut the state takeover of the central Florida district encompassing the Walt Disney World Resort. The introduced...
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5 takeaways from Jim Jordan’s NYC hearing into Alvin Bragg and crime
A new battle in the political war over former President Trump’s indictment took place in New York on Monday. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a key Trump ally, held a field h…
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Rupert Wins Again
For the media mogul, the massive Dominion settlement fee is just the cost of doing business.
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White House slams GOP for rejecting Democratic plan to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary Committee
White House accuses GOP of seeking 'partisan advantage' in denying Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request to be temporarily removed from Judiciary Committee.
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The US could hit the debt ceiling deadline in June, sooner than expected amid weak tax collections, Goldman Sachs says
Congress may have less time to raise the debt limit as the deadline could hit in June if tax receipts continue to undershoot, Goldman says.
Russian-aligned cyber groups are seeking to target Western infrastructure, U.K. says
The groups are ideologically motivated and not formally controlled by the Russian government, making them less predictable, according to Britain's cybersecurity agency.
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Brazil condemns ‘violation’ of Ukraine’s territory amid criticism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also reiterated calls for a negotiated peace between Russian and Ukraine.
Republicans object to replacing Feinstein on Judiciary panel
Republicans have blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Joe Biden’s stalled judicial nominees. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the top Republican...
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Sen. Bob Menendez unveils plan for immigration overhaul
The outline represents the latest effort to tackle an issue that hasn’t made significant progress on Capitol Hill in decades.
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Havana syndrome: Foreign adversaries' microwave weapons capabilities explained by physicist
Physicist James Benford says foreign adversaries with microwave weapon capabilities could be the root of the Havana syndrome plaguing hundreds of U.S. diplomats.
Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people
Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals.” The move is raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups. Twitter enacted the policy against deadnaming, or using a transgender...
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Fox reaches $787M settlement with Dominion moments before opening of defamation trial - Washington Examiner
Fox News agreed to settle a voting machine maker's defamation lawsuit alleging the network aired false claims that it rigged the 2020 presidential election against former President Donald Trump.The network reached the settlement with Dominion Voting Systems just after a jury for the trial in...
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Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems reach lawsuit settlement in high-stakes defamation case
The judge announced the case had been resolved after a 12-member jury and 12 alternates had been selected.
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Matt Gaetz says McCarthy ‘couldn’t possibly have 218 votes’ for GOP budget plan - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) cast heavy doubt on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) confidence that he has enough GOP votes for his budget plan. Gaetz previously headed a group of House GOP rebels that refused to elect McCarthy as speaker in January. On Tuesday, he showed his continuation of being...
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NRA shows gun rights power but pushback grows from shootings
The roster of Republican presidential hopefuls who flocked to the National Rifle Association’s annual convention reflects the political potency of gun rights. That's despite the group’s eroding revenues and an opposition movement that’s growing increasingly vocal as the drumbeat of mass...
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Biden labor secretary pick asked to appear before House panel before June to prevent ‘undue delay’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), a member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, requested that President Joe Biden's labor secretary pick, Julie Su, appear before the committee before June to prevent "undue delay" that would prevent the panel "from conducting its oversight work." In a...
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Schumer says defunding law enforcement is 'dangerous,' despite refusing to reject calls for defunding police
Sen. Chuck Schumer claimed that calls to defund the police are "dangerous" despite refusing resolutions to oppose the movement in 2020.
Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals after U.S. diplomatic convoy comes under fire
The battling factions have both claimed to have made gains amid airstrikes and fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and strife across the country.
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The EU's divided approach on China might be coming to an end — and the U.S. is unlikely to be happy about it
European Union officials on Tuesday called for a new and joint approach toward China, in a move that is unlikely to please the United States.
Democrats forced to play Feinstein waiting game after GOP puts up roadblock
Senate Democrats are staring down a dilemma after Republicans roundly opposed the call to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on the Judiciary Committee. They’ve been left with no …
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www.politico.comDick Durbin Still Hoping For ‘Common Ground’ With GOP For Moving Biden’s Judges
“We’re not at that point yet,” the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman said of being willing to ditch blue slips in response to Republican obstruction.
Clarence Thomas ethics complaints from Democrats fielded by judicial committee - Washington Examiner
Congressional Democrats sent letters alleging Justice Clarence Thomas likely violated federal ethics laws to a committee of federal judges tasked to handle such complaints.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) had called on the Judicial Conference of the United States to...
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Mom, son who took zip ties into Senate convicted in 1/6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Tennessee man and his mother were convicted on Tuesday of charges that they stormed the Capitol, where they brought plastic zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery as a mob attacked the building, court records show.
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McCarthy tries to wrangle Republicans on debt limit bill
Editor’s note: President Biden has said he refuses to meet with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for debt limit negotiations until Republicans release a 10-year budget proposal. A previous v…
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Russian court upholds U.S. reporter's detention on spying charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain in pretrial detention in a Moscow jail after a court rejected his appeal on Tuesday.
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Two men claiming to be ex-Wagner fighters said they killed civilians in Ukraine. One recanted. Wagner is looking for the other | CNN
A Russian man who said he had killed children and other civilians while serving with the Wagner private military company in Ukraine appears to have recanted the claim, suggesting he was blackmailed into making it.
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Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of people protested new limits to abortion rights in demonstrations across the country. The nationwide rallies come after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened Friday to...
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Fox News and Dominion reach $787.5 million settlement in defamation lawsuit
A trial was moments away from the opening statements.
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Sullivan pledges resolutions to cancel EPA’s proposed vehicle emissions rules - Washington Examiner
Electric Vehicles Sullivan pledges resolutions to cancel EPA's proposed vehicle emissions rules By Jeremy Beaman, Energy and Environment Reporter April 18, 2023 04:48 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Electric Vehicles Sullivan pledges resolutions to cancel EPA's proposed vehicle...
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Russia increases shelling, air strikes in Bakhmut - Ukrainian general
Russian forces are stepping up their use of heavy artillery and air strikes in the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces said on Tuesday.
McConnell defends Supreme Court after Clarence Thomas revelations
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday defended the Supreme Court from Democrats’ calls to pass judicial ethics legislation or even conduct an impeachment inquiry after reports t…
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Twitter quietly changes its hateful conduct policy to remove standing protections for its transgender users
The advocacy group GLAAD condemned the move.
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NATO: China to triple its nuclear arsenal ‘within a few years’ - Washington Examiner
Nuclear Weapons NATO: China to triple its nuclear arsenal 'within a few years' By Joel Gehrke, Foreign Affairs Reporter April 18, 2023 08:27 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Nuclear Weapons NATO: China to triple its nuclear arsenal 'within a few years' By Joel Gehrke, Foreign Affairs...
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Multiple people charged with burning objects with the ‘intent to intimidate’ on night of 2017 White nationalist march in Charlottesville | CNN Politics
A Grand Jury indicted three individuals for burning “an object on the property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate,” according to court files obtained by CNN
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Georgia prosecutor probing Trump reveals new details of active investigation
The Fulton County district attorney disclosed new interviews with Republicans who falsely claimed to be presidential electors.
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Judge tentatively OKs $725M Facebook settlement: How to apply for a payout
A massive $725 million settlement involving Facebook’s parent company Meta was tentatively approved by a judge, paving the way for users of the social media platform to apply for a chunk of t…
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South Dakota's Kristi Noem takes action on Second Amendment as 2024 rumors ramp up
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem spoke with Fox News Digital immediately after signing an executive order on stage at the NRA's annual convention.
After Alabama birthday shooting, hope and frustration
Three days after gunfire erupted at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Alabama, victims’ relatives and officials are expressing hope that investigators may be nearing an arrest. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Tuesday evening that multiple law enforcement agencies have scheduled a news...
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Asa Hutchinson says Donald Trump has taken GOP ‘back to bitterness’ - Washington Examiner
Former Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson said former President Donald Trump has taken the Republican Party "back to bitterness." Hutchinson, who has announced his 2024 presidential bid, has fashioned himself as one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics. In an interview with NBC News, he doubled down...
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Bill Barr joins group targeting progressive prosecutors: 'Enforce our law'
Former AG Bill Barr has joined the advisory board of Protecting Americans Action Fund led by Virginia AG Jason Miyares aimed at stopping "progressive prosecutors."
Kyrsten Sinema pulls $1M through Democratic software behemoth ActBlue despite party switch - Washington Examiner
Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-AZ), who left the Democratic Party and became an independent late last year, hauled in roughly $1.3 million in combined campaign and political action committee donations during the first quarter of 2023 through the powerful Democratic fundraising software ActBlue, records...
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Fox to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million to settle election defamation lawsuit
The settlement between Fox Corp. and Dominion Voting Systems came as opening arguments in a Delaware court were delayed for hours amid speculation about talks.
Sweden public radio exits Twitter, says audience already has
Sweden’s public radio says it would stop being active on Twitter, but it didn't blame new labels that Elon Musk’s social media platform has slapped on public broadcasters. Sveriges Radio said Tuesday on its blog that Twitter has lost its relevance to Swedish audiences. National Public Radio and...
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READ: 2022 tax returns for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday released their 2022 tax returns.
www.cnn.com‘Still Hurting’: Vets, Volunteers Are Appalled By Biden’s Memo On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Nine people involved in the pull-out from Afghanistan said Biden’s recent defense of his policy was a dishonest political move.
DC Health Link data breach blamed on human error
The recent data breach of personal information for thousands of users of Washington, D.C.’s health insurance exchange, including members of Congress, was caused by basic human error, according to a top administrator. The revelation comes from prepared statements submitted in advance of...
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Proud Boy who helped ignite Capitol breach tells jury he got 'caught up' in Jan. 6 chaos
Dominic Pezzola took the witness stand as the Proud Boys trial nears its conclusion. He and four others face charges of seditious conspiracy.
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Fox News settles Dominion defamation case for $787.5m
"Lies have consequences," says a lawyer for the voting firm about the network's false election claims.
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Blinken confirms attack on US diplomatic convoy in Sudan as fighting continues
Aid workers, diplomats and civilians have been caught in the crossfire as forces loyal to two rival generals battle for control of Sudan.
Georgia sheriff ‘cleans house’ after mentally ill prisoner allegedly eaten alive by bed bugs - Washington Examiner
A Georgia sheriff has accepted the resignations of three of his top deputies following disturbing allegations that a prisoner suffering from mental health problems was eaten alive by bed bugs. Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said he asked and accepted the resignations of Chief Jailer John...
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Restored Tennessee Rep. Pearson charts progressive path
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson never guessed he’d be expelled for leading a gun control protest on the House floor after a school shooting left three children and three adults dead. Nor did he predict he’d be propelled into the national spotlight, placing Tennessee at the forefront of the...
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Trump knocks DeSantis over Disney feud
Former President Trump on Tuesday knocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for actions against Disney in the state, saying the governor is “being absolutely destroyed” by the company. &nbs…
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Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear | CNN Politics
Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear.
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Playbook PM: Disgruntled Republicans cloud McCarthy’s strategy
And the Dominion v. Fox News trial begins.
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Leaked US assessment says China readying supersonic spy drone unit - Washington Post
A leaked U.S. military assessment says the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed of sound, the Washington Post reported late on Tuesday.
Bill Barr set to battle Biden’s bureaucracy through new legal project focused on ‘excessive regulation’
Former AG William Barr has helped launch the Center for Legal Action that will fight "excessive regulation" from the Biden admin that Barr says is crippling to American business.
GOP debt limit strategy is flirting with default, top House Democrat says
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said a GOP plan to raise the debt ceiling for a year in exchange for spending cuts in "irresponsible."
Alleged Pentagon leaker's intelligence unit "not currently doing its mission"
The intelligence unit where Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira worked has paused operations while the Air Force conducts an inspector general review into the unit's processes.
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US citizens, Russian nationals charged in influence campaign probe
A group of four U.S. citizens and three Russian nationals have been charged in connection to an investigation into a foreign influence campaign. The Justice Department (DOJ) said in a release…
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Tennessee moves to shield gun firms after school shooting
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last month, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are sending to Republican Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that further protects gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits. The Senate's passage comes amid pushback from Democrats saying...
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Why the Ralph Yarl shooting is reigniting the ’stand your ground’ debate
From Trayvon Martin to Jordan Davis to Ralph Yarl, why “stand your ground” is the go-to defense after shooting a Black teen.
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Netflix announces 'broad rollout' of password-sharing crackdown in U.S.
Last year, Netflix launched paid-sharing tests in three Latin American countries, and now that's going to expand to more countries.
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Bidens’ tax returns show first couple made $579,514 in 2022 | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden earned $579,514 in 2022, slightly lower than their previous year’s earnings, according to new tax returns released Tuesday by the White House.
www.cnn.comPresident Biden Warns ‘MAGA Republicans’ Not To Risk A Debt Default. Again.
Biden’s remarks were in response to a warning from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a Wall Street speech Monday that said a default could happen.
House fails to override Biden veto on GOP repeal of EPA’s clean waterways rule - Washington Examiner
The House failed to override a veto by President Joe Biden issued earlier this month upholding the definition of the "Waters of the United States" that was implemented under the Clean Water Act. The motion to override Biden’s veto failed to pass the lower chamber in a 227-196 vote, falling below...
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Louisiana advances bill to fine porn sites for not verifying age of users
A Louisiana bill has advanced to the Senate which would fine porn sites for not verifying the age of users. The bill allows the state's attorney general to probe porn sites.
Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kremlin’s forces fighting in Ukraine for the second time in two months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, made his latest trip near the front line Tuesday. The visits — on different days and in different provinces -- stiffened...
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Rep. Paul Gosar's newsletter links to an antisemitic website
Gosar's newsletter directed readers to a website that has a history of Holocaust denial and antisemitic content, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
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Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism | CNN Politics
The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.”
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Fox News and Dominion reach last-minute $787 million settlement
Wilmington, Del. — Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have agreed to a blockbuster settlement over the network’s coverage of former President Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 …
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Kim says North Korea's 1st spy satellite is ready for launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has built its first-ever military spy satellite and that he planned to launch it on an undisclosed date, state media reported Wednesday. Previous missile and rocket tests have demonstrated that North Korea can send satellites into space, but many...
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Manchin, Capito outline next steps for permitting
Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lawmakers chart next steps on permitting reform Bipart…
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GOP congressman endorses Trump for president despite 'positive' meeting with DeSantis
Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, announced his endorsement for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, despite what he said was a "positive" meeting with Ron DeSantis.
Fulton County DA says fake Trump electors are incriminating one another | CNN Politics
The Fulton County District Attorney’s office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to a new court filing.
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SEC chief doubles down on crypto crackdown
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SEC chief doubles down on crypto crackdownDuring a tense hea…
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Supreme Court gives New Jersey, shipping industry and unions a win in New York ports case
The ruling by the Supreme Court in favor of New Jersey over New York is a victory for the container shipping industry and a dockworkers union.
Iowa Democrats have mixed feelings on revamped 2024 primary calendar
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrats in the Hawkeye State are feeling divided about what’s likely to be a demoted status in the 2024 presidential contest, with some hoping to find ways to salvage parts of …
thehill.comElon Musk says he wants a 'normal person' for president in 2024 whose values are 'smack in the middle of the country'
Elon Musk has praised and criticized President Biden and Donald Trump alike, and he now says he wants a "normal person" as president.
Ralph Yarl: Andrew Lester, accused of shooting black teen, turns himself in
Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with shooting Ralph Yarl after he rang the wrong doorbell.
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DeSantis spoof Bud Light ad goes after ‘real men of women’s sports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) released a spoof Bud Light ad Monday night, going after the “real men of women’s sports” in the wake of transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s partnership with the be…
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Chris Christie bashes Ron DeSantis over war on Disney: 'I thought that's what liberals did'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not "a conservative," arguing his attacks on Disney are copied from big-government liberals.
Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support
Russia and Venezuela have reviewed some of their hundreds of bilateral agreements covering the financial, energy, agricultural and several other sectors during discussions between their top diplomats. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to Venezuela Tuesday as part of a Latin America...
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Court overturns Berkeley, California's gas ban
Restaurant owners argued city bypassed federal energy regulations when it approved the pro-environment ordinance.
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Biden pans McCarthy's debt plan as 'huge cuts' to Americans
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working furiously to build support for a Republican proposal that would raise the nation’s debt limit. President Joe Biden wants that legal borrowing limit raised, too, but he doesn't want the other part of McCarthy's demands — a limit on much future federal...
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Patriots owner leads Holocaust march with rapper Meek Mill - Washington Examiner
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft led a march in Poland Tuesday alongside rapper Meek Mill to honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Kraft led the annual "March of the Living" as it walked through the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, the largest and arguably most infamous Nazi...
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Manchin knocks ‘dangerous’ EPA vehicle emissions standards
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) blasted recently proposed vehicle emissions standards from the Environmental Protection Agency as a “Trojan horse,” the latest salvo from the Democrat against the Biden a…
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US State Department establishes special taskforce to deal with Sudan crisis | CNN Politics
The US State Department has established a special taskforce to deal with the crisis in Sudan, a spokesperson told CNN Tuesday.
www.cnn.comThe Florida legislature swoops in to try to help DeSantis wrestle power back from Disney World
The Florida legislature looks to help Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis regain control of the board that oversees Walt Disney World's special tax district.
New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high
New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily. That's because the state program is so popular that it's already running out of money. The Charge Up New Jersey Program gives state residents up to $4,000 right when...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 420
As the conflict enters its 420th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Supreme Court seems sympathetic to postal worker who didn’t work Sundays in dispute over religious accommodations | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court seemed to side with a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who says the US Postal Service failed to accommodate his request to not work on Sundays.
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George Santos left out of McCarthy fundraising group to help NY GOP candidates
The beleaguered freshman was not among the vulnerable House Republicans the group will be helping.
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After multiple shootings, White House says victims deserve action on guns
The White House on Tuesday argued that action on gun safety is what the federal government owes the victims of a recent spate of shootings, calling on Congress to act. “Action on gun safety is what…
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House Republican asks Xi for visa to visit Uyghurs after diplomat paints organ harvesting bill as 'anti-China'
Chris Smith wrote Chinese President Xi Jinping to request a visa to visit Uyghurs after a Chinese diplomat slammed a bill condemning organ harvesting as "anti-China."
Kevin McCarthy to make Israel first foreign trip as House speaker | CNN Politics
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will visit Israel on his first trip abroad as speaker, and address its parliament, the Knesset, he announced on Tuesday.
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What House Republicans are considering for their go-it-alone debt limit bill
The details of House Republicans’ debt limit increase bill were in flux on Tuesday as Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and GOP leaders worked to get enough votes in a slim majority to pass it. GOP…
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Elon Musk warns of AI's impact on elections, calls for US oversight: 'Things are getting weird... fast'
Elon Musk called on the government to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots to protect the public from the emerging threats associated with the new technology.
UN says leaving Afghanistan would be 'heartbreaking'
The United Nations says it's ready to take the “heartbreaking” decision to leave Afghanistan if it can’t persuade the Taliban to let local women work for the organization. U.N. Development Program head Achim Steiner tells The Associated Press that U.N. officials are negotiating with the Afghan...
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Top British defense official casts doubt on veracity of leaked Pentagon documents and says UK hasn’t ‘skipped a heartbeat’ on intel gathering | CNN Politics
The top British defense official has cast doubt on the veracity and impact of the recently leaked American intelligence documents, going further than US officials in questioning the contents of the hundreds of pages of classified intelligence.
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What Americans can learn from Denmark on handling debt ceiling crisis
Only two industrialised nations have debt ceilings - how come only the US fights about it?
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GOP blocks Democratic effort to replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel | CNN Politics
Republicans on Tuesday formally blocked a request from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee, something Democrats hoped to do in order to advance stalled judicial nominations.
www.cnn.comTexas Republicans Are About To Kill A Paid Parental Leave Bill
The Texas GOP, which passed one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, is set to deny paid parental leave a hearing in the state legislature.
1st Black chief judge for New York state confirmed
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the state’s first Black chief judge Tuesday, two months after lawmakers dealt Gov.
apnews.comHouse China Committee to engage in tabletop war game exercise - Washington Examiner
The House China committee will be participating in a tabletop war game exercise focusing on the Indo-Pacific on Wednesday.The lawmakers will act as national security council advisers influencing fictional decisions regarding U.S. military, defense, and economic responses to a threat from China...
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Biden’s Navy secretary blasted for ignoring Congress on fleet strength: ‘You are violating the law’
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, blasted Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro for ignoring the will of Congress and putting forward a budget without enough amphibious ships.
At least one dead, 5 injured in Manhattan parking structure collapse
No foul play was suspected.
Senate Democrats fail to replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee over GOP objections
"Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporarily absent colleague off a committee just so Democrats can force through their very worst nominees," McConnell said.
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Suspect surrenders after outrage in US shooting of Ralph Yarl
Lawyers for Yarl are demanding to know why gunman was initially released after Thursday’s shooting in Missouri.
DeSantis visits Washington, D.C., amid Trump attacks and Disney feud
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a rare trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Republican lawmakers amid widespread speculation that he will soon announce a run for president. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez has the latest on his visit as DeSantis is also doubling down in a fight against American icon...
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Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was to begin
Fighting is still raging in Sudan hours after an internationally brokered truce was supposed to have come into effect. Forces loyal to dueling generals battled for key locations in the capital late Tuesday and accused each other of violating the cease-fire. The humanitarian truce was the...
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Some content creators are going viral, thanks to ChatGPT
While the AI-driven tool has raised concerns across various industries, some creators say it has helped them get more innovative with their content.
www.nbcnews.comSenate Dems weighing a Clarence Thomas invite to future Supreme Court ethics hearing
If he's asked to appear, the justice is likely to face questions about reports on his relationship with a billionaire GOP donor.
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Trigger IX: $5bn of drugs seized in Latin American operation
Police found more than 200 tonnes of cocaine and other drugs in a swoop across Latin America.
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Anti-abortion doctors urge Supreme Court to keep mifepristone restrictions in place | CNN Politics
A group of doctors opposed to abortion asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to restrict access to a key medication abortion drug while other legal challenges play out, as Wednesday night’s deadline for the court to act approaches.
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Focus: Porn on Amazon's Kindle app prompts warnings from Apple, Alphabet
Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc have raised concerns with Amazon.com Inc after learning that sexually explicit photographs could be accessed by children on the popular Kindle app and called on Amazon to strengthen its content moderation.
Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis
Prosecutors say the Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018 pocketed illegal campaign contributions because he was having a hard time paying for his lifestyle. The corruption trial for Andrew Gillum began Tuesday with federal prosecutors saying he lied to the FBI and...
apnews.com'Political stunt': Christie, Trump hit DeSantis over Disney dispute
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former President Donald Trump called out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Disney saga.
Manchin backs overturning Biden auto emissions proposal: ‘Lying to Americans’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said Tuesday that he would support Congress overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's new proposed rule limiting tailpipe emissions for vehicles, describing the effort as a "Trojan horse" to promote electric vehicles that could risk undermining national security...
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Biden calls 16-year-old shot in Kansas City
Ralph Yarl was wounded Thursday night after he approached the wrong house while picking up his siblings.
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‘We left behind children in incubators.’ Witnesses describe hospital shelled in Sudan’s clashes | CNN
As fighting between warring factions has engulfed Sudan in recent days, hospitals treating people wounded in clashes have themselves become the targets for attacks, dealing the nation’s healthcare sector a devastating blow.
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Absolut Vodka halts exports to Russia after backlash
The company was criticised when it resumed selling vodka in Russia, despite the Ukraine invasion.
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Military raises concerns about potential locations for mid-Atlantic offshore wind
The military is raising some concerns about potential for offshore wind in the country’s mid-Atlantic region, saying that it could interfere with Defense Department interests there. According…
thehill.comDeSantis shows his friendlier side in campaign swing to New Hampshire
Last Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trekked to New Hampshire, which is set to host the first Republican presidential primary next year, to rally support for the state GOP — and for his prospective campaign.
‘So unnecessary’: Republicans pile on DeSantis over Disney
“I don’t think Ron DeSantis is a conservative, based on his actions towards Disney,” Chris Christie said.
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Reinstated Tennessee lawmaker blocked from carrying infant-sized casket onto House floor in latest gun protest
Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were photographed at a gun control rally on Monday, helping carry caskets into the Tennessee legislature.
Mexico court: National Guard shift to army unconstitutional
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that last year’s transfer of the newly created National Guard from civilian to military control was unconstitutional, dealing a blow to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador who created the security force in 2019.
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House Republicans hope to pass debt limit bill next week
It's far from clear Speaker Kevin McCarthy will find enough votes in his narrow majority on that ambitious timeline. The “stew’s not done cooking,” one GOP lawmaker said.
www.nbcnews.comBiden DOJ wins transfer of lawsuit challenging student loan rule away from conservative Texas court
A judge ruled that a for-profit college group improperly filed the case in Fort Worth court and transferred it to Austin court.
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Supreme Court hears case that could expand religious rights of workers
The case involves a former Postal Service worker who says he was unlawfully punished for refusing to work on Sundays to observe the Sabbath.
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Darfur on edge as violence spreads amid Sudan power struggle
Witnesses say conflict escalating in Sudanese region as the army and the RSF battle it out for control.
Sen. Marshall introduces resolution for vote of no confidence in Mayorkas amid Senate grilling
Sen. Roger Marshall announced he is introducing a resolution for a vote of no confidence in embattled DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, amid a fiery hearing.
Supreme Court case tests religious tolerance on Sunday work
Supreme Court justices seemed in broad agreement that businesses can’t cite minor costs or hardships to reject requests from workers who need schedule or other accommodations because of their religious practices. The court heard nearly two hours of arguments in a case involving a Christian mail...
apnews.comDonald Trump is no longer a New Yorker and got 'Florida man' treatment in the city, AOC says
Former President Donald Trump may have made his name in New York City, but Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says he's a "Florida man" now.
McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan | CNN Politics
Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn’t have to include everything they want, it will help get him to the negotiating table with President Joe Biden.
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Schooled: LA superintendent gets crash course in California union politics
Alberto Carvalho just passed a major test, but more negotiations lie ahead.
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China ramps up construction on new Antarctic station, report says
China is increasing its Antarctic footprint according to new satellite imagery that shows construction has resumed on the country's fifth station in the southern polar region.
Fugees star Pras Michel testifies in multimillion-dollar international fraud trial
Prosecutors allege the Grammy-winning artist immersed himself in American politics at the behest of a wealthy Malaysian financier to gain access, peddle influence, and make money.
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Netflix reports mixed earnings as password crackdown set to expand
Netflix Inc beat Wall Street earnings estimates for the first quarter but offered a lighter-than-expected forecast on Tuesday, demonstrating the challenges the mature streaming service faces in its pursuit of growth.
White House nears unprecedented action on U.S. investment in China
The White House is briefing industry on coming rules to govern American investments in China. But some key details remain up in the air.
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Iowa teenagers plead guilty to murder of Spanish teacher ahead of trial - Washington Examiner
Two Iowa teenagers accepted plea deals and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Fairfield High School Spanish teacher Nohema Graber. Willard Miller, 17, and Jeremy Goodale, 18, were accused of beating Graber, 66, to death in November 2021. The teenagers had originally pleaded...
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House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees launch investigation into classified document leaks
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers are investigating the leak of classified national security and defense secrets and documents online.
Environmental advocates contend ‘green’ natural gas efforts fail to contain damaging leaks
Environmental groups charge that the oil and gas industry is using promises of a future “green” fossil fuel economy to boost the use of the fuels in the present. The Biden administration is backing…
thehill.comRon DeSantis’ ’Prison Next To Disney World’ Idea Gets The Treatment On Twitter
“When the Republican Party runs out of ideas, all they have left is trolling,” Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said of the Florida governor's revenge notion.
Republican Jeff Landry leads in gubernatorial campaign funds
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As the 2023 Louisiana governor's race nears, the campaign war chest of Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has far surpassed the cash on hand of any other gubernatorial candidate in the state.
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Hopes crumble for a pause in fighting in Sudan
Heavy gunfire and the roar of warplanes shatter plans for a ceasefire in the capital Khartoum.
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Environmentalists sound the alarm on Salton Sea as oasis is left in the dust
The Salton Sea has lost a third of its water over the last 25 years and left nearby communities vulnerable to toxic dust and other pollutants.
Fetterman jokingly addresses body double conspiracy theory
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Fetterman suffered a stroke. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) jokingly played along with a conspiracy theory that he had a body double,…
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US charges diamond, art dealer allegedly tied to Hezbollah with evading sanctions
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against a financier accused of funnelling money to Hezbollah as part of an international movement against the network.
Ralph Yarl armed only with 'Black skin,' family lawyer says
As Ralph Yarl struggles to come to grips with being shot after going to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, the white Kansas City, Missouri homeowner who shot the Black 16-year-old is facing his day in court. An attorney for the Yarl family says the case should qualify as a hate...
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Bidens report adjusted gross income of $579,514
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported a federal adjusted gross income of $579,514, according to their income tax returns released by the White House.
Trump remains silent on DeSantis' six-week abortion ban
It's not clear where Trump, a Florida resident, stands on the question of whether abortion should be illegal at six weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law last week.
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Holocaust survivors, descendants join forces on social media
More than 100 Holocaust survivors and their descendants are participating in a new social media campaign that illustrates the importance of passing on the Holocaust survivors’ testimonies as their numbers dwindle. The digital campaign called “Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember” was...
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DeSantis mingles with congressional Republicans as Trump expands his endorsement lead in 2024 race
A source in Gov. Ron DeSantis' political orbit says up to 30-40 Republican members of Congress may stop by a reception being headlined by the Florida governor in Washington D.C.
Opinion | The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is About More Than Corruption
It’s about his jurisprudence.
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Parking garage collapses in NYC, killing 1; 5 injured
One person has been killed and five have been injured in a parking garage collapse in lower Manhattan’s Financial District. Officials say cars were crushed as concrete floors fell on top of each other like a stack of pancakes. Authorities believe everyone inside has been accounted for, but...
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Chip Roy pushes to ‘unwind’ Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act as part of debt ceiling deal
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas of the House Freedom Caucus wants to undo the Inflation Reduction Act as part of a deal that would raise the debt limit.
Putin’s Regime Is Descending Into Stalinism
The prison sentence handed down to my friend, opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, signals that repression in Russia is getting even worse.
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Suspect in shooting of Ralph Yarl posts bond
Andrew Lester, a suspect in the April 13 shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, Missouri, has posted bond after surrendering to police on Tuesday.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mocks ‘Florida Man’ Donald Trump's Arrest Claim
The New York Democrat joked about two Republicans perhaps inspiring the former president's courthouse tale.
Biden spoke at length with Ralph Yarl and stressed commitment to fighting gun violence
Biden and the 16-year-old, who was shot in the head and arm after ringing the wrong doorbell, discussed his recovery and his success in the classroom.
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Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine
South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time.
Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence
The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.
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Coroner: Aaron Carter drowned in tub from drug, inhalant
A coroner's report says singer and rapper Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub as a result of sedatives he’d taken and gas used in spray cleaners that he had inhaled. Carter is the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter. He was found submerged and dead in the bathtub of...
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Analysis: Gaming the government is not going well | CNN Politics
Governing is not, or at least it shouldn’t be, some kind of game.
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How to keep track of — and cancel — subscriptions and free trials
From TV and music streaming to meal plans and fitness apps, it can be difficult to keep track of what subscriptions you’ve signed up for and often even more difficult to cancel. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares steps to trim down your expenses.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
WH says Feinstein’s replacement 'reasonable,' slams GOP for targeting health despite bipartisan agreement
The White House has said Sen. Dianne Feinstein's, D-Calif., request to have a temporary replacement fill her role on the Senate Judiciary Committee is "reasonable."
21 die in Beijing hospital fire, others escape from windows
Chinese state media says a fire killed at least 21 people at a hospital in Beijing and forced dozens of people to evacuate. The reports say at least 71 patients were rescued Tuesday after the fire broke out at Beijing Changfeng Hospital. Videos circulating on social media showed people escaping...
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Ilhan Omar to speak at US religious freedom event on Israel fallen soldiers, terror victims memorial day
"Squad" Rep. Ilhan Omar was removed as a speaker for a U.S. government-backed religious freedom event for an Israeli holiday commemorating fallen soldiers and terror victims.
Analysis: The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops | CNN Politics
Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he has set for President Joe Biden that is instead threatening to capture his House Republicans.
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German climate activists pledge new wave of blockades
Climate activists say that they will stage further protests in Berlin in an effort to force the German government into doing more to curb global warming
Hawley grills Mayorkas on reports of forced child migrant labor: 'Why shouldn't you be impeached for this?'
Sen. Josh Hawley grilled DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over a bombshell report about an increase in forced child labor among unaccompanied children who came to the US.
Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
Apple Inc. has opened its first flagship store in India. The much-anticipated launch Tuesday highlights the company’s aspirations to expand in the country it also hopes to turn into a manufacturing hub. The design of the store in Mumbai is inspired by the black-and-yellow cabs unique to the...
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America’s Looming Conflict: Red Judges vs. Blue Governors
As conservative judges strike down liberal policies, state lawmakers are left to decide how to get around adverse rulings.
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More US consumers are falling behind on payments
Consumers are starting to fall behind on their credit card and loan payments as the economy softens, according to executives at the biggest U.S. banks, although they said delinquency levels were still modest.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski Criticizes Texas Ruling Suspending Abortion Drug
The Alaska Republican voted along with her colleagues to confirm federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk. She now says she "probably" wouldn't support him.
Manchin's sole campaign staffer called to ‘hang’ Trump on social media
The sole campaign staffer for Senator Joe Manchin called for former President Trump to "hang" on social media, Fox News Digital has learned.
5 indicted in NY for scheme to drug, kill and rob men
A grand jury indictment unsealed Tuesday names five men in connection to the drugging deaths of the two men as part of a criminal operation to steal money
GOP mayor considering 2024 presidential run says defeating Trump, DeSantis is possible by 'inspiring people'
Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami, Florida, during a stop in New Hampshire, tells Fox News he's "seriously considering" a run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
What we know so far about the driveway shooting of Kaylin Gillis
An attorney for Kevin Monahan, the suspect in Kaylin Gillis’ death in upstate New York, said his client “did not intend to hurt anyone” and “a series of errors” were made “that he is part of.”
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J-Hope becomes 2nd BTS member to join South Korean army
J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, has entered a South Korean boot camp to start his 18-month compulsory military service. He's become the group’s second member to join the country’s army. Hybe Corp., the parent company of BTS’ management agency, says the 29-year-old singer entered the...
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Ernst accuses IRS of 'witch hunt' against small businesses with audit proposal
Sen. Joni Ernst, the top Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee, sent a letter to the IRS demanding more information on its plan to increase audits on large businesses
Biodiversity targets may be slipping out of reach - study
Ambitious targets to halt the decline in nature may already be slipping out of reach, research suggests.
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Trapped by fighting, Sudanese look for ways to survive
CAIRO (AP) — For the last three days, Howeida al-Hassan and her family have been hunkered down in the first floor of her home in the Sudanese capital, sleeping on the floor as sounds of airstrikes and gunfire surround them.
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Stocks fall, yields climb on rate hike view
A gauge of global stocks slipped on Wednesday after back-to-back gains as investors digested the latest earnings reports, while Treasury yields climbed as British inflation data solidified expectations of more interest rate rises by central banks.
Analysis: How the Tennessee expulsions reveal the core divide in US politics | CNN Politics
Rarely have the tectonic plates of American politics collided as visibly and explosively as they did earlier this month in Tennessee.
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Discord user in group where secret documents surfaced details how members admired alleged leaker
An online user who claims to be a member of the Discord server where Jack Teixeira allegedly leaked classified documents tells ABC News that he looked up to the airman.
Conservative org prepares aggressive plan for DHS overhaul if Republicans win White House in 2024
A project by the Heritage Foundation is outlining how a Republican administration could reshape the Department of Homeland Security in ways that are radical and durable.
US reporter held by Russia on spying charges denied release
A Russian judge has ruled that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges. The case is part of a Kremlin crackdown on dissent and press freedom during the war in Ukraine. Appearing in public for the first time in weeks, the 31-year-old Wall Street Journal...
apnews.comRepublicans look to extend transgender restrictions to adults
The Republican-led backlash against rights and health care for transgender children is expanding to adults.
Hate Tax Day? Here's one way the IRS won't bother us ever again
April 18 is Tax Day in the United States. More than 85% of Americans are frustrated by the complex nature of our current tax code. It's time for a change and it's called the Fair Tax.
Playbook: The fight to restock Biden’s Cabinet
And Mitch McConnell is back in the Capitol after recovering from a concussion.
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Supreme Court signals it will make it easier for workers to claim religious accommodations
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy Tuesday, which concerns a Christian mail worker who claims the U.S. Postal Service wrongfully fired him after failing to accommodate his beliefs about the Sabbath.
The one thing Trump and McConnell agree on: A hatred for this group
One of D.C.'s longest-lasting anti-tax organizations wants to pick Senate candidates. Republicans see a 2022 repeat.
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'No impunity': G7 vows tough, unified stance on Russia's war
Group of Seven foreign ministers vowed to intensify sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine as they wrapped up their meeting hosted by Japan on Tuesday. “We remain committed to intensifying sanctions against Russia, coordinating and fully enforcing them,” the G-7 ministers said in a...
apnews.comSouthwest Airlines briefly pauses flights nationwide over computer glitch
About 1,700 flights were delayed due to a data connection issue, the airline said.
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Southwestern US rivers get boost from winter snowpack
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are delivering good news for cities and farmers who depend on two major rivers in the southwestern U.S. The headwaters of the Rio Grande and the Pecos River recorded some of the best snowfall in years
Millions of older Americans are nearing retirement without a penny in savings
1 in 4 older Americans may have to work longer or scrimp and save to make ends meet in their golden years, a new study suggests.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to be deposed in Epstein suit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon must undergo up to two days of questioning by lawyers handling lawsuits over whether the bank can be held liable in financier Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of teenage girls and women. Judge Jed Rakoff on Tuesday ordered Dimon to choose days to be deposed...
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"Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's son testifies in murder trial
Colby Ryan, the only surviving son of a woman charged in the murders of her two youngest children, took the stand Tuesday.
www.cbsnews.comPoll: Most say congressional GOP should let Trump probes run their course
But a majority of Republicans would have the GOP in Congress try to stop them.
Paul Whelan's brother says he's feeling less hopeful after WSJ reporter was detained by Kremlin
David Whelan, brother of American Paul Whelan who has been detained in Russia, spoke with ABC News Live to discuss the family’s continued efforts to bring him home.
Gun safety protesters carry caskets to Tennessee Capitol
Gun safety demonstrators were blocked from bringing caskets inside Tennessee’s Capitol as they protested. A legislator carried an infant-sized casket inside before he was stopped.
Dominion's case against Fox News goes to trial: What to know about the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit
Over the next few weeks, Dominion Voting Systems will try to convince a jury that Fox News knowingly defamed it in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
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Damar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took to the podium and declared he's ready to resume his football career some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game. Hamlin says his “heart is still in the game," and adds that what happened on the...
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Analysis: CNN trekked with migrants through the treacherous Darien Gap | CNN Politics
American perceptions of immigration policy tend to focus primarily on the southern border with Mexico.
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North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite as planned
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should go ahead to counter what he called threats from the United States and South Korea, state media reported on Wednesday.
How to watch the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the US
The coronation will take place in London on Saturday, May 6.
Aaron Carter accidentally drowned after taking drugs
The US rapper was found dead in a bathtub at his Californian home in November at the age of 34.
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Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger 'low'
An old NASA satellite is expected to fall to Earth. But experts tracking the spacecraft say chances are low it will pose any danger. The defunct science satellite known as Rhessi will plummet through the atmosphere Wednesday night. NASA says there's uncertainty over when and where it might go...
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MillerKnoll CEO sparks backlash after telling employees to "leave Pity City" over lack of bonuses
Andi Owen, who earned almost $5 million in salary, stock awards and other pay, lectured workers against asking for money.
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‘DIS’-NEY WORLD: Trump takes aim at DeSantis’ feud with ‘corporate kingdom’
Donald Trump fired at Ron DeSantis Tuesday over the governors battle with Disney and squatters in the sunshine state illegally taking over small business landlords.
Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith dead at 31
Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith, who was touched by tragedy while he played for the Cleveland Browns, has died
The key question at the Fox News defamation trial: Literally, what were they thinking?
The blockbuster trial starting Tuesday may come down to a subjective inquiry into what Fox executives believed.
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What is a rare 'hybrid' solar eclipse? The best ways to watch
This year's annual solar eclipse is extra special.
Rising sea levels may have forced the Vikings out of Greenland | CNN
The Vikings disappeared abruptly from Greenland in the mid-15th century, some 400 years after arriving there. Why they abandoned a successful settlement is a mystery that historians never have been able to fully explain.
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Aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident revealed in body camera footage
The aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident is seen in released body camera footage from first responders.
Tax Day 2023: What happens if I don’t file my return in time?
For those who have already filed, April 18 is just Tuesday, but it may be a source of tremendous stress for others.
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Bipartisan legislation in House and Senate aims to ban 'deeply corrupt' stock trades by members of Congress
Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced new legislation that would ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks while in office.
Netflix announces end to DVD mailing service
Netflix announced Tuesday that it would be sending its last red envelope on Sept. 29, 2023.
Pregnant woman picking up partygoers killed after teens allegedly fire at her car
A pregnant woman was fatally shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a group of teens allegedly fired at her car in an apparent case of mistaken identity, police said.
Miguel Cardona repeatedly refuses to define 'woman' in tense hearing exchange with GOP's Clyde
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona repeatedly refused to define "woman" or definitively explain the extent of "equal access" for transgender students during a committee hearing Tuesday.
Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence
A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion
DACA recipients await new Biden rule expanding health coverage
About a third of DACA recipients — an estimated 34% — don’t have health insurance coverage, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Extra COVID-19 booster now open to some high-risk Americans
Older Americans and people with weak immune systems can get an extra COVID-19 booster dose this spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off Wednesday on a more flexible booster option for people at the highest risk from COVID-19. Anyone 65 and older can seek another Pfizer...
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Abortion foes urge justices to allow limits on abortion drug
Lawyers for anti-abortion doctors are urging the Supreme Court to allow restrictions to take effect on a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, while a lawsuit continues. The justices are weighing a request from the Biden administration and New York-based Danco...
apnews.comBiden administration developing plan to get Covid vaccines to the uninsured
The program comes as the White House starts winding down its pandemic response operation.
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Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?
The new medications show promise for inducing weight loss, but many aren't FDA-approved for that use.
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Biden signs executive order with 50 directives addressing child care, caregiving costs
President Joe Biden signed an executive order with 50 directives aimed at reeling in rising child care and care giving costs.
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Original COVID-19 shots no longer authorized
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Old COVID-19 vaccines out, new immunization plans in The original COVID-19 vaccines from Pfiz…
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Kentucky gov candidate backs some Medicaid work requirements
Republican gubernatorial candidate and current state Attorney General Daniel Cameron said Tuesday that he supports creating a work requirement for some able-bodied Kentucky adults receiving Medicaid health coverage, reigniting a contentious issue from the state's governor's race four years ago.
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Health Secretary Becerra wants Latinos to talk about mental health
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Tuesday he wants more Hispanic families to proactively address mental health to overcome the structural and cultural barriers that have under…
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How parents can combat the ongoing teen mental health crisis
Experts say parents should keep an eye out for a sudden drop in grades, self-isolating, a short temper and changes in eating or sleeping habits.
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FDA simplifies COVID vaccine schedules, withdraws authorization for older COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus' original strain
The FDA authorized a second omicron-targeted bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine for people over 65 or who are immunocompromised.
YouTube changing policies on content related to eating disorders
YouTube is changing its policies on content related to eating disorders, the video-sharing platform announced on Tuesday. The company will update its approach to the content in the coming weeks wit…
thehill.comFDA simplifies COVID vaccine schedules, withdraws authorization for older COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus' original strain
The FDA authorized a second omicron-targeted bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine for people over 65 or who are immunocompromised.
FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals | CNN
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall’s vaccination campaigns.
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New report from Senate Republicans doubles down on COVID lab leak theory
A new report from Senate Republicans doubles down on the theory that COVID-19 emerged from an accidental lab leak in Wuhan -- and possibly, even more than one leak.
New COVID vaccine guidance explained: Are you due for a shot?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday released updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations, in what the agency described as a move to “simplify” future immunizations. Much of the FDA’s si…
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Covid: China economy rebounds after pandemic measures lifted
Gross domestic product for the first three months of 2023 grew by 4.5% compared to a year earlier.
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As Pandemic Emergency Ends, People with Long Covid Feel Abandoned — Pain News Network
By Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News Lost careers. Broken marriages. Dismissed and disbelieved by family and friends. These are some of the emotional and financial struggles long covid patients face years after their infection. Physically, they are debilitated and in pain: unable to walk
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Judge: Mississippi must allow religious exemption from school vaccine requirements
A Mississippi judge says the state must allow religious exemptions from vaccines required for children to attend school. It is unclear whether the department will appeal the ruling.
Up to 1 in 4 students misuse ADHD drugs, study finds
Rates of misuse were the highest in schools that had the highest rates of students being treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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George Santos unveils MINAJ Act to limit vaccine mandates
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is giving a nod to Nicki Minaj’s famous COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, appearing to name a new bill after the rapper. The “Medical Information Nuanced Accountability Judgem…
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Michigan Supreme Court justice to miss case for mental health treatment
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will not hear a case next week, instead opting to travel out-of-state for mental health treatment.
Most US adults and a third of children use dietary supplements, survey finds | CNN
Most American adults and more than a third of children use dietary supplements, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and those numbers have remained steady or been on the rise.
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First on Fox: Dan Crenshaw, Marco Rubio introduce bill demanding answers from CDC on coronavirus policy
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw and Florida Senator Marco Rubio have introduced a bicameral bill demanding answers from the CDC on their policies during the pandemic.
Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say | CNN
New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin cancer melanoma when combined with immunotherapy, according to drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
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