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Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
WASHINGTON (AP) — A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: 'Let’s finish this job'
President Joe Biden has made it official — he's running for reelection. The Democratic president is asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four years. Later Tuesday, Biden used a...
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Company with ties to GOP megadonor and longtime Justice Thomas friend had business before Supreme Court | CNN Politics
A company related to Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, a longtime friend of Clarence Thomas who paid for lavish trips for the Supreme Court justice and his wife, had business before the Supreme Court in the mid-2000s, records show.
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Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify at Senate's Supreme Court ethics hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has declined a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a hearing next week on ethical standards at the court, instead providing the panel with a statement of ethics reaffirmed by the court's nine justices.
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White House says Biden would veto House Republicans' debt ceiling bill
The White House called the bill a "reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the United States simply paying the bills it has already incurred."
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Tuberville blocks Warren’s attempt to begin advancing 184 military promotions
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) on Tuesday blocked a request by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to allow 184 military promotions to move forward over his objection to the Pentagon’s recentl…
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Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson
Tucker Carlson wasn't the first Fox New host to be fired at the peak of his powers. So were Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly before him. And those cases offer lessons. Fox recovered from those exits with barely a dent in its ratings, while those who left the network's dominant platform didn't reach...
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Trump 'lunged at her,' E. Jean Carroll's lawyer tells jury in battery, defamation case
Former President Trump was not in attendance as jury selection got underway in New York Tuesday in E. Jean Carroll's battery and defamation suit against him.
Biden accuses McCarthy of breaking GOP 'Commitment to America' agenda with debt ceiling bill
EXCLUSIVE: The White House is accusing House Republicans of breaking their “Commitment to America" agenda with their proposed bill to raise the debt ceiling, and claiming President Biden is the only one who is demonstrating “an actual commitment" to the United States.
‘Good riddance’: Pentagon officials cheer Tucker Carlson’s ouster
The former Fox host ridiculed top DoD leaders over Biden-era policies.
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Five takeaways on Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News
Tucker Carlson’s sudden exit from Fox News rattled the media and political spheres on Monday. The departure raises questions about the future of Fox, the GOP and conservatism, and for t…
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Florida state Republicans try to change "resign-to-run" law ahead of possible DeSantis 2024 bid
Under current law, Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to resign his office, effective on Inauguration Day in 2025, even if he does not win the presidency.
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Russia's Lavrov receives blistering criticism for the Kremlin's war in Ukraine at UN
The United States and Western allies took turns slamming Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine and accused Moscow of trampling the U.N. Charter.
Sen. Ted Cruz's Jan. 6 Scheming Exposed In Newly Unveiled Recording
The Texas Republican apparently planned to create a fake "commission" to overturn the 2020 election.
Senate will vote on Equal Rights Amendment this week, Schumer says
The latest vote comes a century after the Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in Congress.
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Montana transgender lawmaker faces censure or expulsion
Montana Republican leaders will vote on censuring or expelling a transgender state lawmaker who has been silenced in the House for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for children. On Tuesday night, Democratic, Rep. Zooey Zephyr tweeted a letter she received from House...
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Louisiana GOP lawmakers kill bill to decriminalize marijuana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill to decriminalize marijuana in Louisiana was short-lived, swiftly dying in committee Tuesday before ever reaching the House floor for debate this legislative session.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenges Biden to debate as many Americans have 'major' concerns about president's age
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Biden to debates and town halls in a Tuesday tweet after the incumbent announced on Tuesday that he would be seeking another term in office.
5 takeaways after Biden's 2024 campaign launch -- and why Dems and GOP are both confident
Biden launched his 2024 reelection campaign Tuesday, capping off months of speculation and laying the groundwork for a potential rematch with Trump
Biden vs. Trump 2024 would be the rematch nobody wants
Analysis: Recent NBC News polling found that a majority of voters don’t want President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump to run again.
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House GOP leaders hit snags as members harden ‘no’ votes on debt limit bill
House GOP leaders’ furious scramble to secure the support needed to pass a debt limit bill is not going well. On Tuesday evening, the prognosis for the package was looking even worse th…
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'NO!': Donald Trump suggests he may skip Republican debates because of sponsors and venues
Trump has threatened to boycott debates before.
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Chuck Schumer calls Tuberville’s blocking of Pentagon appointments ‘outrageous’ - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday for "endlessly" holding up the confirmations of 184 military leaders, calling the Alabama senator's stonewalling "outrageous." Tuberville has been blocking the promotions of senior military officers...
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Seven arrested after protests erupt over silencing of transgender lawmaker in Montana
Seven people demonstrating at the Montana state House late Monday were arrested after protests erupted over the continued silencing of Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr by House Republicans who ha…
thehill.comMajor GOP Donor’s Commitment to DeSantis Is Murkier Than Thought
Nearly six months ago, Kenneth Griffin, the Republican megadonor and hedge fund executive, seemed poised to be a powerful financial backer of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in his anticipated run for president. Griffin had given $5 million to DeSantis’ reelection effort, and he told Politico that...
Trial opens in E. Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit against Trump
A nearly 30-year-old rape claim against Donald Trump has gone to trial. The jury in E. Jean Carroll's federal civil case got its first look Tuesday at the former advice columnist's allegation that Trump raped her in 1996 in a luxury department store dressing room. The former president says...
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Montana legislature drama continues after protests and arrests over silencing of transgender state lawmaker | CNN Politics
Hours after seven people were arrested Monday for their protests of Montana House Republicans’ silencing of a transgender lawmaker, those who had been arrested joined Rep. Zooey Zephyr for a late dinner, where they discussed what would come next. The group, along with fellow activists, pushed...
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The Memo: How long will Tucker Carlson’s influence linger?
Tucker Carlson is gone from Fox News, but his influence on conservative politics may linger — at least for a while. Carlson, during his more than six years in Fox’s prime-time lineup, bec…
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DeSantis could run for president without resigning under Florida Senate amendment
While Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't formally announced a presidential bid, he is widely expected to challenge ex-President Donald Trump.
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Putin signs decree taking over Russian assets of two foreign firms
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree establishing temporary control of the Russian assets of two foreign energy firms, signaling Moscow could take similar action against other companies if need be.
Georgia DA probing Trump says she will announce charging decisions during summer
Donald Trump and his allies had urged Georgia officials to "find" him enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the state.
McCarthy edges Republicans closer to House debt vote
House Republicans are pushing their debt ceiling package toward a vote. The roll call could come as soon as Wednesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy's team huddled with key holdouts late into Tuesday evening. He declined to say whether he had the majority votes needed for passage. Prospects for the...
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Opening statements conclude in Trump's trial over E. Jean Carroll’s rape allegation
In a civil lawsuit, Carroll alleges Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. The former president says the claim is a lie.
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Ron DeSantis says it's in 'everybody's interest' to have a cease-fire in Ukraine
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that a cease-fire should be negotiated in Ukraine during a wide-ranging interview with Nikkei Asia on Tuesday.
The stark differences in Biden and McCarthy's debt limit fight
There are stark differences in how President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to shore up the government’s finances. The Democratic president primarily wants higher taxes on the wealthy to lower deficits; the GOP congressional leader favors sharp spending cuts. Staring down a...
apnews.comSurprise Exit Catches Trumpworld By Surprise
The announcement on Monday that Fox News was parting ways with its top-rated prime-time host, Tucker Carlson, stunned people in Donald Trump’s orbit. The former president himself was surprised by the news, according to a person with direct knowledge, and his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who is...
Election officials should refuse to put Trump on 2024 ballot over 'treason,' Clinton labor secretary claims
Former Clinton-era labor secretary Robert Reich urged secretaries of state to bar former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, accusing him of "treason."
Why plunging tax receipts are raising fears about the debt ceiling
The federal government is pulling in less tax revenue than expected, prompting concerns the early numbers could leave far less time for Congress to strike a deal to avoid a default on the national …
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Manchin threatens to back repeal of major climate and tax measure over Biden's energy policies
Manchin, who negotiated the sweeping climate, health and tax package known as the Inflation Reduction Act, said the administration has "completely" disregarded the measure's investments in fossil fuel.
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Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is forgoing another presidential bid of his own and endorsing President Joe Biden’s reelection. The leading progressive was Biden’s chief rival in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. He told The Associated Press on Tuesday shortly after Biden's reelection...
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Wall St sinks as weak earnings fan fears of economic slowdown
Wall Street's major averages suffered their deepest declines so far this month as a downbeat UPS forecast exacerbated investor concerns about a slowing U.S. economy on Tuesday while plunging deposits at regional First Republic Bank added to jitters about the bank sector's health.
Minnesota lawmakers considering 'red flag' law, background check expansion
The Minnesota House of Representatives is considering two gun control measures: one expanding background checks, and another enacting a "red flag" firearm confiscation law.
ISIS leader behind deaths of 13 US service members in Kabul is killed by Taliban - Washington Examiner
An ISIS-K terrorist leader responsible for the deaths of 13 U.S. service members during the botched withdrawal of Afghanistan has been killed by the Taliban, families of the victims learned Tuesday. The ISIS-K suicide attack killed 11 Marines, one Navy hospitalman, and one Army staff sergeant...
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A New York jury considers whether Donald Trump raped and defamed E. Jean Carroll
The lawsuit accuses Donald Trump of defamation, allegedly lying about and criticizing Carroll after she wrote about the alleged rape in a 2019 memoir.
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Senators join House lawmakers in pushing for bold Ukraine victory resolution
At a time when many Americans — and some of the legislators who represent them in Washington — are growing weary of supporting the defense of Ukraine, a new bipartisan House resolution introduced Tuesday calls on the United States to support an outright victory over Russia.
How two decades of gun culture helped shape America's 'Stand Your Ground' laws
The cases reflect the sheer numbers of firearms in the United States and elements of gun culture that have bled into vital legal frameworks governing self-defense.
UN warns of lab risk, more displacement amid Sudan conflict
GENEVA (AP) — U.N. officials said Tuesday that one side in the Sudan conflict has seized control of a national health lab in the capital of Khartoum that holds biological material, calling it an “extremely dangerous” development.
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Should presidents have age limits? Aging expert's thoughts on 2024 race
President Joe Biden is the oldest sitting president. If he wins re-election, he will be 86 when he finishes his term in the White House.
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Biden launches 2024 reelection campaign, promising to fulfill economic policy vision
Biden will seek to extend his streak as the oldest person to sit in the Oval Office. He would be 82 on Inauguration Day 2025 if re-elected.
Trial begins in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump for defamation, battery
Carroll came forward with her story in 2019, alleging that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s.
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Trump might use trial docs to scorch witnesses, DA says
New York prosecutors are seeking to bar Donald Trump from using evidence from his criminal case to attack witnesses, citing what they say is the former president's history of making “harassing, embarrassing, and threatening statements” about people he’s tangled with in legal disputes. The...
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Newsom signals strong support for Biden despite earlier concerns about 2024 bid - Washington Examiner
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) expressed his support for President Joe Biden in his 2024 reelection campaign despite previous concerns that the California politician may try to dethrone him. Biden announced his reelection campaign on Tuesday morning. “The question we are facing is whether in the years...
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Trump questions why he should participate in GOP primary debates
Former President Trump on Tuesday raised the prospect of skipping the two Republican White House primary debates that have been announced thus far, suggesting he should not have to subject himself …
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Ukraine stages raids across Dnipro River as counteroffensive looms
Ukrainian forces based on the western side of the River Dnipro are frequently carrying out raids on the eastern bank near the city of Kherson to try to dislodge Russian troops, a regional official said on Tuesday.
Insight: Inside Meta's scramble to catch up on AI
As the summer of 2022 came to a close, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gathered his top lieutenants for a dissection of the company's computing capacity.
Trial begins in civil lawsuit accusing Trump of rape
During opening statements, a lawyer for E. Jean Carroll described a “brutal attack.” Trump’s lawyer said the accusation is a “sick story.”
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'Don't get in our way,' Harris urges in speech at Howard University
The vice president blasted those out to restrict or eliminate access to abortion.
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DeSantis' team mocks Biden's 'finish the job' 2024 announcement: 'We'd rather you not'
Gov. Ron DeSantis' political team mocked President Biden's re-election campaign announcement, taking aim at his "finish the job" slogan.
3 TSA agents hurt after 'unprovoked' attack at Phoenix airport, agency says
The Transportation Security Administration said the attack happened during security screening at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Donald Trump trial: Defense dings Carroll’s rape story for ‘lack of details’ - Washington Examiner
A nine-member jury began hearing E. Jean Carroll's allegations that Donald Trump raped her over two decades ago in a Bergdorf Goodman department store, prompting the former president's defense to open fire on a "lack of details."Before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed the jury for the...
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Ron DeSantis’ trip abroad funded by group long despised by some Florida Republicans
The Florida governor's office says the trip will be paid for by the agency Enterprise Florida, which has not disclosed the donors who will be funding it.
www.nbcnews.comThe Map, the Issues and the Incumbency Favoring Democrats
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe their country is on a “wrong track.” The incumbent president will be 81 on Election Day 2024. More than half of the voters in his own party don’t want him to run for reelection. Yet as President Joe Biden embarks on his campaign for a second term, Democratic...
Republican leaders seek "disciplinary consequences" for Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, letter says
The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have "blood on your hands."
www.cbsnews.comRepublicans counter Biden announcement with dystopian, AI-aided video
Shortly after President Biden announced his reelection bid Tuesday, the Republican National Committee countered with a video of its own offering a pretty predictable message: Four more years of Biden would be bad for the country. But the production was anything but old school. The 30-second...
GOP debt ceiling bill faces its first test as analysts warn U.S. faces default risk as early as June
Even if it passes the House, the debt ceiling bill faces long odds in the Democratic-controlled Senate, and a bigger hurdle in the form of a presidential veto.
Why is Biden announcing 2024 bid now, and what will change?
President Joe Biden has formally announced he’s seeking reelection. But he’s also still the president, with roughly 20 months left in his term regardless of whether he wins a second one on Election Day 2024. Top Democrats have remained solidly unified behind the president, despite his low...
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OnPolitics: The 'empty chair' in the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial
The 'empty chair' in the courtroom.
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Judge tosses Devin Nunes suit over Esquire article
The litigation focused on a 2018 article about a family dairy farm.
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AOC slams Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts for declining to testify before Senate - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) slammed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts's decision to decline to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) had invited Roberts to a May 2 hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform, which he declined on Tuesday...
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Tester vows to block Biden’s Amtrak board nominees
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) on Tuesday announced he is blocking all of the Biden administration’s nominees to serve on Amtrak’s board of directors due to the lack of representation for Western states…
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As Biden pushes assault weapons ban, GOP senator wants armed 'guardians' in every K-12 school
Sen. Rick Scott's "School Guardian Act" would provide one or more armed officers in every K-12 school across the country.
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Trump is enemy No. 1 as Biden makes it official
President Biden is laser focused on preventing former President Trump from returning to the White House, a message voiced loud and clear in his Tuesday reelection announcement. Facing no form…
thehill.comRoberts declines to appear at Senate's Supreme Court ethics hearing
The chief justice was invited after an explosive report on Justice Clarence Thomas' longtime relationship with a GOP megadonor.
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'Let's finish the job': President Joe Biden announces much awaited 2024 reelection bid
President Joe Biden launched his reelection bid with a video announcement, setting up a potential rematch against Donald Trump.
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Biden addresses friendly union crowd in first speech since 2024 campaign announcement: "Finish the job"
The event was billed as an official White House event and not a campaign stop.
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California's caste bias bill clears first legislative hurdle
California's Senate Judiciary Committee has voted in favor of legislation to outlaw caste discrimination statewide. If this law passes, California will become the first state in the nation to add caste to its anti-discrimination laws. The Senate hearing drew hundreds from the South Asian...
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Semi-automatic rifle sales banned in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) signed a bill calling for an immediate halting of the importation, sale, distribution, and manufacture of dozens of semi-automatic rifles in Washington state Tuesday morning. The law affects about 60 types of assault weapons, including AR-15s, AK-47s, M16s, and M4s in all…
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Trans Montana representative silenced by GOP colleagues for three days
House Republicans refused to allow Rep. Zooey Zephyr to speak after she said they would have blood on their hands if they passed a bill to restrict transition-related care.
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Colorado rock-throwing victim speaks out as police search for suspect in deadly spree
Nathan Tipton was one of at least seven victims of rock-throwing incidents in Colorado, the last of which took the life of a 20-year-old woman.
Mexico immigration agency head arraigned in deadly fire
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — The head of Mexico’s immigration agency was arraigned on charges Tuesday that he failed in his responsibility to protect those in his custody when 40 migrants died in a fire at a border detention center last month.
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Senior Citi banker departs shortly after report of Epstein meetings
Citigroup senior executive Paul Barrett has left the bank, it said on Tuesday, days after media reports that he met with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while he was employed at rival JPMorgan Chase became public.
Florida woman pleads guilty in killer clown case decades after love triangle shooting
Sheila Keen-Warren, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a deal that is likely to release her from prison in no more than two years.
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GOP debt ceiling bill would save about $4.8 trillion over 10 years: CBO estimate
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Tuesday that a Republican-backed package that raises the nation’s debt limit, along with a host of partisan proposals aimed at curbing government spend…
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Donald Trump central to Proud Boys trial as DOJ, defense attorneys blame him for Jan. 6 attack
As the Proud Boys trial winds down, prosecutors and defense attorneys agree there's an elephant not in the courtroom: former President Donald Trump.
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GOP Sen. Tuberville blocked 184 military promotions in his ongoing abortion fight with the Pentagon
Tuberville blocked military promotions in objection to the Defense Department providing leave and travel expenses for members who have abortions.
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How Biden’s campaign video triggered the timeline
By filming the video, aides had set off a rule requiring the president to announce his candidacy within 15 days.
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Biden’s record not enough to secure fresh endorsement, says New Hampshire labor union - Washington Examiner
One of New Hampshire's largest labor unions has declined to endorse President Joe Biden for his 2024 reelection campaign. In a statement, the New Hampshire State Employees’ Association/SEIU Local 1984 said Biden was not sufficiently pro-labor and that his record does not merit an automatic...
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Fox News’ conservative politics are much larger than Tucker Carlson | CNN Politics
Fox News had plenty of reasons to get rid of Tucker Carlson.
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Massive turnover in local election officials likely before 2024, says new survey
A new survey suggests that more than 1 in 5 local election officials will have never worked a presidential election next year.
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Japan's ispace says moon lander unexpectedly accelerated and likely crashed
Japan's ispace inc said its attempt to make the first private moon landing had failed after losing contact with its Hakuto-R Mission 1 (M1) lander when it unexpectedly accelerated and probably crashed on the lunar surface.
GOP Senator hits back at AOC, says Dems backing controversial Biden nominee interested in 'abusing power'
Sen. Mullin blasted AOC for criticizing his questions for Biden's Labor Department nominee Julie Su during a recent nomination hearing.
Texas lawmakers discussing bill to ban textbooks teaching LGBT topics to students below ninth grade - Washington Examiner
Texas Texas lawmakers discussing bill to ban textbooks teaching LGBT topics to students below ninth grade By Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter April 25, 2023 08:29 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Texas Texas lawmakers discussing bill to ban textbooks teaching LGBT topics to students...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse GOP’s $4.8 Trillion Spending Cut And Debt Limit Bill Teeters On The Edge
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists it will be voted on this week, but a narrow House Republican margin leaves no room for error.
Warmer temperatures, snowmelt raise risk of major floods along Mississippi River
Some areas along the Mississippi River have already flooded, and Yosemite National Park is closing this week.
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Markey calls for Clarence Thomas to resign: ‘reputation is unsalvageable’
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Monday called for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign amid controversy over the justice’s financial disclosures and ethical concerns about the nation’s highe…
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Montana House cancels Tuesday's session after rally for transgender lawmaker
Montana legislators canceled a floor session in the Statehouse on Tuesday, a day after protesters were arrested while demanding that transgender lawmaker Rep. Zooey Zephyr be allowed to speak.
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Will Biden win? 3 clues to track – and his approval rating isn't one of them
At the moment, President Joe Biden has more in common with recent predecessors who won four more years in the White House than those who didn't.
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As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods
In the heart of California, some rural communities are facing the prospect of being marooned or flooded out by rising water. More than a dozen atmospheric rivers dumped epic rain and snowfall on California. Now that massive snowpack is melting and filling waterways. Neighbors in the Island...
apnews.comFox News’ conservative politics are much larger than Tucker Carlson | CNN Politics
Fox News had plenty of reasons to get rid of Tucker Carlson.
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US consumer confidence hits nine-month low; housing market bottoming out
U.S. consumer confidence dropped to a nine-month low in April as worries about the future mounted, further heightening the risk that the economy could fall into recession this year.
Whistleblower to tell House that US govt is 'middleman' in multibillion dollar migrant child trafficking op
A House Judiciary subcommittee will hear from a witness who will warn that the U.S. is now a middleman of a massive operation of child smuggling at the southern border.
Hunter Biden investigation: Ex-CIA head hosted Blinken on podcast before leading laptop letter - Washington Examiner
An ex-CIA head who testified that he was influenced by then-senior Biden campaign adviser Antony Blinken to coordinate signatories for an influential letter falsely claiming Russian involvement with the Hunter Biden laptop twice hosted the now-secretary of state on his podcast — including just...
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Colorado becomes 1st to pass ‘right to repair’ for farmers
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado has signed legislation forcing manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and software to farmers so they can fix their own machines. Lawmakers in at least 10 other states have introduced similar legislation, including in Florida...
apnews.comColumn: Is Biden too old to run again? Is Feinstein too frail to stay? It's not about age
It's Feinstein's health that matters, not her age. Same with Biden. We do not all age on the same schedule — and aging is not inherently negative.
'High bio-hazard risk' in Sudan after laboratory seized, WHO says
There is a "high risk of biological hazard" in Sudan's capital Khartoum after one of the warring parties seized a laboratory holding measles and cholera pathogens and other hazardous materials, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
Obama boosts Biden’s reelection bid: ‘Let’s get to work’
Former President Obama boosted President Biden’s reelection bid on Tuesday, saying “let’s get to work” to reelect Biden. “Proud of all that @JoeBiden and his administration have accomplished these…
thehill.comNikki Haley, the only woman in the GOP field, lays out her abortion stance
Republican lawmakers in numerous states have effectively outlawed the procedure despite polls showing such moves are deeply unpopular.
Biden’s campaign launch is immediately overshadowed by other events — and his team loves it
The president wants, to a degree, to be the political background noise.
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Black youth leader says he was mistakenly detained and escorted outside half-naked by Los Angeles County deputies
Derrick Cooper, 54, says he was handcuffed and escorted out of his Compton home naked from the waist down after deputies went to the wrong address for a burglary call.
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Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan'
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.
US aid to Ukraine may be contingent on success of upcoming counteroffensive - Washington Examiner
While Biden administration officials have repeatedly noted their support for Ukraine as it fends off Russian aggression, the future may be contingent upon the success of an upcoming counteroffensive.The United States and its Western allies have been providing Ukraine with weapons in preparation...
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Hunter Biden ordered to appear at Arkansas contempt hearing in a paternity-related case | CNN Politics
The judge overseeing an Arkansas paternity case involving Hunter Biden has ordered the president’s son to appear in court next Monday.
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Green vs Greene: Mayorkas testimony overshadowed by MTG Swalwell allegations
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's questioning of Mayorkas prompted the Republican chairman to drop the gavel on her time, distracting from the border hearing.
Autopsy: Parents, kids in burning Oklahoma home were shot
Preliminary autopsy reports show eight members of an Oklahoma family found dead inside their burning home were each shot. The bodies of Brian Nelson, his wife Brittney Nelson and their six children aged 1 to 13 were found in October inside the flaming home in Broken Arrow. Authorities say all...
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McCarthy scrambles to lock down votes for debt plan | CNN Politics
House Republican leaders are still struggling to get to 218 votes on their package to raise the national debt limit – and are uncertain when they will be able to hold the vote, according to multiple GOP sources.
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Jury to deliberate in major Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys
The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants has gone to the jury. Dozens of witnesses testified over more than three months in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The jury will begin...
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Trump gets endorsement from head of Senate GOP campaign committee
The endorsement from Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is the first public backing of Trump's 2024 presidential bid by a member of Senate Republican leadership.
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Drag queens protest against Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag shows
Drag queens and allies marched Tuesday in protest of recent legislation that organizers say is attacking the LGBTQ community.
US aided Venezuelan opposition leader’s secret flight to Florida
American diplomats on the ground in Colombia helped bring Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó to the United States, the State Department said on Tuesday, hours after he was reported to have la…
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Judge drops Parkland school superintendent's perjury case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge dismissed a perjury charge Tuesday against a former Florida school superintendent accused of lying to a grand jury that investigated events surrounding the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, which left 17 dead.
apnews.comAbcarian: President Biden is 80, eternally underestimated and he'll probably win again
Joe Biden has an incumbent's advantage, deep pockets and a sturdy legislative record. But, but... his age? So what?
Russia ‘must be ready to use’ nuclear weapons and balks at arms control talks with US - Washington Examiner
Russia has no interest in nuclear arms control negotiations with the United States, according to a senior Russian envoy, who implied that Moscow might deploy missiles in the Indo-Pacific to challenge the American alliance network.“In the current circumstances, it is impossible to hold any...
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Ron DeSantis' stop in Israel highlights appeal to religious voters: Jewish and evangelical
Republicans are looking to build support with Jewish voters and with evangelicals who are ardent supporters of Israel.
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Thousands of Silicon Valley Bank staffers to receive $25 million in payroll stuck in stock purchase plan
The FDIC is preparing to get funds back into the hands of SVB staffers who’d made payroll contributions under the program before the lender collapsed, a pool of money that has been in limbo ever since.
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Sweden launches research rocket, accidentally hits Norway
A research rocket launched by Sweden Space Corp (SSC) early on Monday from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden malfunctioned and landed 15 km (9.32 miles) inside neighbouring Norway.
Nikki Haley promised to address abortion 'directly and openly.’ Then she didn't.
The conversation is not getting any easier for the GOP presidential contenders.
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Tucker Carlson's exit from Fox News may be ratings bane, advertising boon
Star host Tucker Carlson's abrupt exit from Fox News is likely to hit short-term ratings but could nudge more mainstream advertisers to consider a network they have snubbed for being too partisan, investors and analysts said.
First Republic Bank stock plunges as depositors flee
First Republic Bank’s stock plunged Tuesday after it said depositors withdrew more than $100 billion during last month’s crisis, with fears swirling that it could be the third bank to fail after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The San Francisco bank said late Monday that...
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Biden announces reelection bid, saying battle for nation’s soul isn’t complete | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for reelection Tuesday, setting off a battle to convince the country his record merits another four years in the White House and his age won’t impede his ability to govern.
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Democrat RFK Jr. details how he differs 'profoundly' with Biden ahead of 2024 election
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Biden for a chance at the White House and said the two have differing stances on fundamental issues.
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Poet Rupi Kaur is 'deeply' concerned that 'Milk and Honey' is one of the most banned books in the U.S.
“i remember sitting in my school library in high school, turning to books about sexual assault because i didn’t have anyone else to turn to. this is the reality for many students,” she wrote.
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Tobacco giant admits to selling products to North Korea, agrees to pay more than $600 million
British American Tobacco P.L.C. is one of the largest sellers of tobacco products in the world.
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Changes planned for College Board's Black history class
The College Board says it's revamping the new AP African American studies course again, following criticism that the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including the Black Lives Matter and slavery reparations movements. The College Board has said in...
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2024 will be the first presidential election for one in five local election officials, poll finds | CNN Politics
More than one in five local election officials will be working their first presidential election in 2024, according to a new poll out Tuesday – a sign of the continued strain on election workers who faced waves of threat and harassment after the 2020 election.
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Proud Boys leader Henry Tarrio’s lawyer says Trump responsible for Jan. 6 - Washington Examiner
A second day of closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial of members of the right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys ended with both parties placing blame for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on former President Donald Trump. In a Washington, D.C., federal court, a jury will soon determine the...
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Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega deals
Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol with a tour of a NASA facility as the Biden administration looks to deepen ties with a close ally that it sees as only growing in importance in an increasingly complicated Indo-Pacific. Before Harris...
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White House press secretary clarifies answer on whether Biden would serve full 8 years
The follow-up came after Karine Jean-Pierre earlier told a POLITICO reporter that serving a full two terms if reelected was “something for him to decide.”
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Taliban kills ISIS terrorist who directed attack that killed 13 US troops during Afghanistan withdrawal
The ISIS-K terrorist who directed the August 2021 suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has been killed by the Taliban, a senior administration official told Fox News Digital.
German makers of Leopard 2 tank in legal wrangle over rights
Two German companies who between them build the Leopard 2, one of the world's most advanced battle tanks, have become embroiled in a legal spat over its intellectual property rights even as they ride a defence boom due to the war in Ukraine.
A presidential prelude playbook: Why DeSantis is driving Florida hard right
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a compliant Republican-controlled Legislature are pushing Florida far to the right in advance of his expected presidential run.
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Biden revs up 2024 bid bashing GOP
{beacon} Evening Report Tuesday, April 25 © APBiden makes 2024 bid official, bashing GOPPRESIDENT BIDEN wasted no time taking aim at House Republicans’ proposed spending cuts whil…
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DeSantis had beef with the College Board. Now Florida wants its own tests.
These moves indicate the state is attempting to distance itself from the College Board, which administers AP courses and the SAT, at the behest of the governor and other Republican leaders.
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Minneapolis mosque fires heighten fears that incidents may have been motivated by hate
Jackie R. Little was arrested and charged with arson in connection with the blazes from earlier this week, as well as acts of vandalism from months ago.
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TikTok's niche communities face an uncertain future from a potential ban
Devoted users of TikTok face an uncertain future, as the app faces bipartisan criticism and a potential threat stemming from its political and national security issues.
Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies
President Joe Biden will visit Japan and Australia next month to huddle with allies on their continued response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as ways to confront China’s assertive economic and military moves in the Indo-Pacific region. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre...
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White House dismisses polls showing concern for Biden's age, Democrats not wanting him to run again
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed polls showing Democratic voters concerned over President Biden's age and not wanting him to run for another term.
Arraignment delayed for man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni's attorney requested more time to review the evidence collected by the district attorney’s office. She said he will plead not guilty.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Florida Sen. Scott bill will fund armed officers in all US schools
Money that was set aside for thousands of new IRS employees will be transfered to a grant program which allows U.S. schools to hire armed law enforcement officials.
DeSantis vs. Disney feud divides GOP over attacks on ‘woke’ companies
Republican attacks on “woke” American corporations are exposing deep divides within the GOP, with some Republicans worried the party is straying from its roots by going after the intern…
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House Republicans ‘violated’ campaign finance law, PAC alleges - Washington Examiner
A Democratic-linked political action committee is accusing three freshman House Republicans of violating federal campaign finance law. New York Reps. Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota, and Marc Molinaro "appear" to have unlawfully transferred $4,000 combined between their state and federal...
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McCarthy struggles to lock down votes for debt plan
GOP leadership is still projecting confidence they'll be able to pass their bill this week, but behind the scenes they're fielding threats that, without changes, members may sink the bill.
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Cesar Chavez's legacy lives on in Biden's new campaign chair
The granddaughter of late Latino labor activist Cesar Chavez is moving from President Joe Biden's White House staff to take another high-profile position at the helm of his 2024 reelection campaign. For the past few years, Julie Chavez Rodriguez has run the White House Office of...
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White House's KJP corrects herself on Biden's intention to serve a full second term after dodging question
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that President Biden plans to serve all eight years if reelected in 2024, correcting a previous answer on Tuesday.
Pot shots: NY lawmakers tackle illicit weed shops
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders were looking at ways to crack down on illicit pot shops threatening the state's fledgling legal market for recreational marijuana as part of negotiations on the overdue budget.
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E. Jean Carroll battery and defamation trial against Donald Trump begins: What to know | CNN Politics
The civil battery and defamation trial for columnist E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump is set to begin Tuesday.
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Top Biden campaign aide sees lessons for Dems in Georgia
A former top campaign aide for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has been named principal deputy campaign manager for President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection bid. Last year, Quentin Fulks was campaign manager for Warnock's successful Georgia reelection effort. Allies tout Fulks as more than ready for a...
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Taliban kills suspected 'mastermind' of bombing that killed 13 US troops, officials say
The Taliban killed the suspected ISIS-K mastermind of the Kabul airport bombing at Abbey Gate in August 2021, U.S. officials tell ABC News
No one's buying Ivana Trump's townhouse — an extravagant home filled with leopard print and pink marble — almost 9 months after her accidental death in the dwelling
Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump spent their teenage years in the home and are set to get the proceeds from an eventual sale.
Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK ready new rules
TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies. They’re among those on a list of the 19 biggest online platforms and search engines that the European...
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Jordan subpoenas FBI official, saying she stonewalled on whistleblower 'retaliation'
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan issued a subpoena Monday for an FBI human resources official to give testimony in the ongoing investigation of the agency.
Congress to Pentagon: Don’t go too far in locking down classified info
“There’s a lot of stuff that gets classified that really shouldn’t be,” Sen. John Cornyn said.
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Woman shot in the arm while lying in bed sues Mississippi Capitol Police
"I could have lost my life, and my daughter could have lost hers,” Latasha Smith said.
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U.S. resumes deportation flights to Cuba after 2-year pause
Homeland Security officials said the Cuban government had agreed to "take no retaliatory action" against deportees.
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Tobacco company settles with US over business in North Korea
The Justice Department says a British tobacco company has agreed to a $629 million settlement to resolve allegations that it did illegal business with North Korea in violation of U.S. sanctions. British American Tobacco has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice...
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ISIS-K leader behind deadly 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport killed by Taliban, White House says | CNN Politics
The ISIS-K leader who planned the deadly 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport’s Abbey Gate was killed by the Taliban, according to the National Security Council.
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Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96
He died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home.
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‘The L Word’ cast joins White House press briefing to mark Lesbian Visibility Week
The cast and co-creator of “The L Word: Generation Q” made an appearance at Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark Lesbian Visibility Week and address recent legislative attacks against the L…
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New home sales jumped 9.6% in March in sign of market stabilizing - Washington Examiner
Sales of new homes increased more than expected from February to March, a sign that buyers might be reentering the market amid somewhat lower mortgage rates. New home sales in March rose 9.6% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 683,000, according to a report Tuesday from the...
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1st photos of evacuation of US embassy in Sudan released by US military
U.S. military officials released two handout photos of the evacuation of the U.S. embassy from Sudan.
Sudan fighting eclipses new truce as aid groups raise alarm
Sudanese and foreigners are streaming out of the capital of Khartoum and other battle zones, as fighting shakes a new three-day truce brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Aid agencies raised increasing alarm Tuesday over the crumbling humanitarian situation in a country reliant on...
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Biden threatens to veto House GOP plan to address debt limit
President Biden is threatening to veto House Republicans’ “extreme" bill to address the debt limit, warning GOP lawmakers their measure could cause a recession and urging them to “take default off the table."
US military kicked Iranian hackers off municipal website reporting unofficial election results in 2020 | CNN Politics
Iranian hackers accessed a US municipal website for reporting unofficial election results in 2020 but were kicked off the network by US military hackers and didn’t have any impact on voting, a top US general said Monday.
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South Africa, facing Putin arrest warrant, looks to leave ICC
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country is prepared to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), which in March issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Put…
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Texas bill proposes up to $25K for armed school 'sentinels'
Texas schools could offer up to $25,000 stipends to teachers and staff who accept the dual role of being armed campus “sentinels” with specialized mental health training under a proposal that state lawmakers advanced Tuesday in response to the Uvalde classroom shooting. A similar proposal, which...
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Texas lawmaker slams school safety bills without gun restrictions
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat whose district includes Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed last year, questioned bills without gun restrictions.
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New survey shows Americans have grim outlook on future of US
The U.S. will be less important, have a weaker economy, more political division and more income inequality by 2050, most Americans say in a new poll.
This is who’s running Joe Biden’s campaign
Julie Chávez Rodríguez will be campaign manager.
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GOP senators urge Biden to sanction Chinese firm Huawei Cloud - Washington Examiner
Nine Republican senators urged the Biden administration on Tuesday to impose sanctions and take other action against Huawei Cloud and other cloud service providers that they believe pose a threat to national and economic security. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and eight others sent a letter to the...
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White House celebrates 'Lesbian visibility week,' declares Biden 'most pro-LGBTQI president' in history
President Biden is the "most pro-LGBTQI president in our history," according to guests at the White House invited to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week on Tuesday.
Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama
Reaction is pouring in from civil rights leaders and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte. The singer of the hit “Banana Boat Song (Day-O)” and civil rights icon died Tuesday at age 96. As a groundbreaking activist, charismatic singer, Hollywood leading man, Broadway...
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Singapore executes man for trafficking two pounds of cannabis | CNN
A Singaporean man convicted of trying to traffic around 2.2 pounds of cannabis was executed on Wednesday, a sentence lambasted by rights groups and campaigners for its severity at a time when many other nations, including neighboring countries, have adopted a more lenient approach towards drugs...
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High-yield savings accounts surge amid shaky stock market, experts say
Rate hikes have brought consumers to the old-fashioned accounts, experts said.
Michigan school district faces lawsuit after forcing students to remove 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts
Two students who were prohibited from wearing clothing critical of President Biden have filed a lawsuit against their Michigan school district.
Venezuela's Juan Guaidó not seeking political asylum in US
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he is not seeking political asylum in the United States and has not ruled out the posibility of running in a presidential primary planned for October. Guaidó on Tuesday spoke to The Associated Press by phone from Miami, where he arrived on a...
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First lady Jill Biden shows off preparations for South Korea state dinner
In a preview of the White House state dinner for South Korea, Jill Biden shows off the dishes and table settings, which honor each nation's cultures.
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GOP senators defend Daines’ decision to endorse Trump, saying it could help the GOP win back the Senate | CNN Politics
Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who heads the Senate Republican campaign committee, said reaction has been “positive” to his unexpected endorsement Monday of Donald Trump to be president and he described the move as something that will help Republican candidates win in next year’s elections.
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Gillum trial: Campaign manager doesn't remember PR firm
The former campaign manager for the Florida Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018 has testified in the candidate's criminal trial. Federal prosecutors called Brandon Davis to testify Tuesday about the connection between P&P Communications and former Tallahassee Mayor...
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GOP runs ad using AI images to envision disastrous Biden second term - Washington Examiner
The Republican National Committee released a video Tuesday depicting the country under a second term of President Joe Biden using images generated by artificial intelligence. The video, titled "Beat Biden," begins with narration saying the 2024 election has been called for Biden and asks, "What...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublicans think Biden is an 'easy target' to unite their party
After months of division over abortion, Ukraine and Trump's legal troubles, Biden's announcement might be the reset Republicans need.
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Senate GOP laments House Speaker McCarthy plan to kick debt ceiling to election year: report
Some Senate Republicans are reportedly leery of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., pushing the debt ceiling debate into an election year.
2 killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum
Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile has hit a museum building in the north of the country, killing at least two and wounding 10 other people. The attack was part of a relentless barrage that comes as Ukraine is gathering its forces for a planned counteroffensive. The Russian military used...
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Jury in Proud Boys seditious conspiracy Jan. 6 case to begin deliberations Wednesday
A federal jury is scheduled to hear a second day of closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial for former Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
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'Tennessee Three' elevate push for tougher gun laws in White House meeting
“It’s going to take us not seeing this as just a political inevitability,” state Rep. Justin Jones said after meeting with President Joe Biden. “This is our Selma moment.”
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Half of NYC households face cost of living crisis
A family of four in New York City needs to make more than $100,000 to cover basic costs, according to a new analysis.
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Riley Gaines takes aim at Biden's 2024 re-election announcement: 'Biological reality is being attacked'
Riley Gaines took aim at President Biden after he announced he would seek re-election, saying his talk about equality and fairness flies in the face of protecting female athletes.
Australian leader to host Biden, Kishida, Modi at May summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will host President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for a security summit next month.
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Town forces argumentative parents to be umpires at Little League games
A New Jersey township has introduced a new rule to combat yelling and fighting at Little League games.
Biden admin delivers blow to fossil fuel project in victory for eco groups
The Transportation Department denied a permit this week that would have enabled an energy company to transport natural gas by rail from Pennsylvania for export in New Jersey.
Hutchinson's launch highlights Arkansas city of Bentonville
Asa Hutchinson is launching his bid for president in the northwest Arkansas city where he was born and got his start in politics. But the city of Bentonville is vastly different from the sleepy small town that Hutchinson remembers. Hutchinson is formally announcing his bid in the backyard of...
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Biden will veto McCarthy’s debt limit package, White House announces - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden will veto House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt limit bill, should it pass both chambers of Congress.Biden's Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy Tuesday morning indicating that the administration "strongly opposes the Limit...
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Bipartisan lawmakers call for the EPA to move faster on ‘forever chemical’ releases
A group of 31 lawmakers is calling on the Biden administration to move faster in its efforts to address the release of toxic chemicals into water. The group of 29 Democrats and two Republicans said…
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Biden swipes at Trump, hears '4 more years' chant in first speech since announcing re-election run
Labor union officials chanted "four more years" as President Biden delivered a speech to the NABTU conference in Washington, D.C., touting his economic agenda.
Jailed strongman's whereabouts unknown amid Sudan chaos
An attack on the prison holding deposed Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir has raised questions about his whereabouts as the country's two top generals battle for power. The military says he is being held in a secure location, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces allege that the military...
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San Francisco’s overdose deaths are so bad that Newsom is sending in the National Guard - Washington Examiner
How bad have things become in San Francisco? So bad that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is sending in the troops.Newsom has directed the National Guard and the California Highway Patrol to aid the city in addressing fentanyl tracking.SAN FRANCISCO IS STUCK IN A DOOM LOOPSince 2020, San Francisco has...
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UPS flashes a warning sign about the US economy | CNN Business
UPS says the US economy is slowing down.
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POLITICO Pro Q&A: Canadian trade legend Steve Verheul
The dealmaker who helped broker the USMCA and CETA wants the world to rethink the way it negotiates.
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Biden aide gaffe leads to campaign clarification
The top White House official sparks confusion only hours after the president announces his re-election bid.
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Potential Trump, Biden rematch would be first in half a century, but not in the White House
With President Biden officially declaring his candidacy for reelection in 2024, the country could be gearing up for a rematch of the 2020 presidential election. Biden released his long-antici…
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Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year. Arden led her country through a devastating mass shooting. Kennedy School Dean Douglas Elmendorf said Tuesday she has been appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School...
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Home prices rise for the first time in months as spring fever hits housing market
Nationwide home prices increased in February after falling for seven consecutive months, according to data released on Tuesday. New S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Pric…
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‘Joint’ venture: Ben from Ben & Jerry's starts pot nonprofit
One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to marijuana with a social mission
How Tucker Carlson’s exit reshapes the Republican primary
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Susan Rice departure marks exit of high-profile moderate on immigration ahead of Title 42's end
The departure of domestic policy adviser Susan Rice means a moderate on the subject of immigration is leaving the White House just as Title 42 is set to expire.
California DA charges police detective with perjury, bribery
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area prosecutor announced Tuesday that her office had filed perjury and bribery charges against a longtime Oakland homicide detective.
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Massie, 18 Democrats vote against resolution to honor US-Israel relationship, expand Abraham Accords
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and 18 House Democrats on Tuesday voted against a resolution that honored the U.S.-Israeli relationship on Israeli Independence Day and expressed support for expanding an…
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2023 layoff tracker: The latest on which companies have announced job cuts | CNN Business
BuzzFeed, Lyft, Whole Foods and Deloitte all recently announced layoffs affecting thousands of US workers. They join a growing list of companies cutting back on their workforce this year amid concerns about economic uncertainty, as well as the need to rightsize after going on a hiring spree...
www.cnn.comHouse panel OKs $88B Ohio budget, nearly $1B in tax savings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An $88.1 billion state operating budget cleared an Ohio House panel Tuesday with nearly $1 billion in income tax savings that majority Republicans say would help the middle class, increased eligibility for vouchers to help students attend private schools, and provisions to help
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White House, gun control groups praise Washington gov's gun safety laws as 2nd Amendment groups file lawsuits
The White House and gun control advocates are heaping praise on Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee for singing a comprehensive set of gun safety laws Tuesday.
Authorities find 8 bodies in Mexican resort of Cancun
Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun say they are trying to identify eight bodies found dumped in the Caribbean resort
Trump hints he may skip GOP debates: ‘Nobody got my approval’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt about whether he will participate in the GOP debates. "I see that everybody is talking about the Republican Debates, but nobody got my approval, or the approval of the Trump Campaign, before announcing them. When you’re leading by seemingly...
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Inside the Italian village being repopulated by Americans | CNN
Irsina, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, suffered postwar depopulation, with villagers leaving or moving to the modern neighborhoods outside the center. Now the formerly empty village center has become a hub for foreigners – especially Americans.
www.cnn.comHouse panel OKs $88B Ohio budget, nearly $1B in tax savings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An $88.1 billion state operating budget cleared an Ohio House panel Tuesday with nearly $1 billion in income tax savings that majority Republicans say would help the middle class, increased eligibility for vouchers to help students attend private schools, and provisions to help
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Biden’s next student loan headache: A cash crunch at the Education Department
Administration officials prepare for "unprecedented" restart of student loan payments amid customer service rollbacks.
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How Joe Biden's campaign hopes to overcome his age problem
US voters are worried Biden is too old to run again. Strategists say he can prove he's fit for office.
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Hunter Biden ordered to appear in-person for Arkansas paternity case hearing for unclaimed 4-year-old daughter
Arkansas judge rules Hunter Biden must appear for all future hearings in the paternity case of 4-year-old child, Navy Jones Roberts, who was born out of wedlock.
Louisiana lawmakers advance increased criminal penalty bills
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In Louisiana, a state that routinely reports one of the highest incarceration rates per-capita in the country, the Republican-controlled legislature is making a push to increase punishments for certain crimes.
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Scam PAC operator uncovered by CNN’s KFile sentenced to 10 years in federal prison | CNN Politics
A scam PAC operator was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Monday after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering for operating a scheme to collect more than $3 million from donors during the 2016 election.
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Fox News Politics: Joe Biden is 'just getting started'
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
Wisconsin Assembly passes limits for unemployment aid
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin residents looking for work would receive fewer unemployment benefits and face stricter qualification requirements under a package of Republican-authored bills passed on party-line votes Tuesday in the Assembly.
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RNC counters Biden 2024 campaign launch with AI-generated fake news disasters
China invading Taiwan. Financial markets in a “free fall.” Immigrants overtaking border agents. President Biden already winning the 2024 election — those are some of the AI-generated he…
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Democrats think a Joe Biden-Donald Trump matchup is looking more likely after Trump's post-indictment surge in the polls. And they feel good about their party's chances.
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Alex Murdaugh charged with two counts of tax evasion
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who is in jail for life for the killing of his wife and son in 2021, was charged with two counts of tax evasion by a state grand jury. Murdaugh, 54, …
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GOP-led Florida House panel approves subpoenas to groups supporting gender-affirming care
The House approved subpoenas demanding records from the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Florida Psychiatric Society.
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Russian spy intrigue fizzles as Hawaii stolen ID trial nears
U.S. prosecutors who introduced Russian spy intrigue into a case of a couple accused of living for decades in Hawaii under stolen identities are now saying they don’t want jurors to hear about the foreign uniforms the couple was photographed in. A U.S. judge granted the request, ruling that the...
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Republican-led state opens sweeping investigation into woke investing group
Louisiana has opened a sweeping investigation into a global non-governmental organization that seeks to push climate action through corporate boardrooms.
King Charles tried to stop Prince Harry's hacking claim, court hears
In court papers, Prince Harry says he was told to drop his legal cases because of the effect on the family.
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Kamala Harris to make the case for Biden’s reelection at abortion rights rally | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case for President Joe Biden’s reelection bid Tuesday at a political rally on reproductive freedom, a Harris adviser told CNN, saying that “finishing the job” for 2024 is about fighting to protect abortion access among other rights facing nationwide...
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At White House, 'L Word' cast praises Biden's LGBTQ record
Cast members and the creator of the Showtime series “The L Word” are praising President Joe Biden for his support of LGBTQ rights. The groundbreaking show followed the lives of lesbian friends in Los Angeles, struggling with romance and careers. Actors Leisha Hailey, Jennifer Beals and Katherine...
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Analysis: The $11.8 billion mistake that led to Bed Bath & Beyond’s demise | CNN Business
Bed Bath & Beyond made plenty of mistakes that led to this week’s bankruptcy filing. Among the most consequential was the $11.8 billion it has spent since 2004 to buy back its own shares.
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Flood threat prompts rare closure of Yosemite Valley in California
Most of the vast, scenic valley at the heart of Yosemite National Park in California will close to visitors this weekend in a rare shutdown prompted by forecasts of floods from rapid snowmelt.
Sudan evacuation: The painful dilemma facing Khartoum's residents - stay or go?
Thousands have fled the Sudanese capital since fighting began, but some say they feel safer at home.
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Biden's Running. Which Republican Has the Best Chance of Beating Him?
Dissecting the strengths and weaknesses of the GOP contenders.
www.politico.comMore on $1 billion for N. Carolina mental health unveiled
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A proposal on how North Carolina should spend $1 billion in one-time funds from the federal government to improve mental health care for children, adults and criminal offenders is taking shape with a bipartisan House measure filed on Tuesday.
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US default on debt would trigger 'economic catastrophe,' Yellen says
The treasury secretary said a default on debt would cause job losses and increase household payments on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
Laws protecting gender surgeries for children advance in Washington, Oregon over Republican objections
Gender transition surgeries for minors are being banned in some states and much of Europe, but Washington and Oregon are passing bills to enshrine "gender-affirming" care for teenagers.
S. Carolina Senate weighs abortion ban it recently rejected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is gearing up for a final vote on a near-total abortion ban that the Republican-controlled chamber has repeatedly rejected over the past year.
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Norway criticises Sweden's response after research rocket goes awry
Oslo says it was not properly informed after a research rocket accidentally hit its territory.
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Potentially dangerous doses of melatonin and CBD found in gummies sold for sleep | CNN
Gummy sleep aids may contain levels of melatonin far greater than labeled, as well as surprising ingredients such as CBD, a new study found.
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Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House was considering a “red flag law” to allow the temporary confiscation of guns from people judged to be an immediate threat to themselves or others, as well as a proposal for expanded background checks for firearms transfers.
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The keys to a hypothetical Tucker Carlson 2024 campaign
POLITICO invited GOP strategists to game out what a hypothetical Carlson presidential campaign might look like. It isn’t as outlandish as it sounds.
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Tech CEOs wax poetic on AI, big adds to sales will take time
Microsoft Corp and Google-parent Alphabet Inc talked up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the second quarter in a row but their results on Tuesday suggested that any substantial additions to sales will be slow.
New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
One of Washington state's new gun laws is already facing a court challenge. Gov. Jay Inslee signed several bills Tuesday meant to prevent gun violence. One law bans the sale of dozens of types of semi-automatic rifles. Another will allow people whose family members die from gun violence to sue...
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Crabcakes, ribs, banana splits for South Korea state dinner at the White House
Jill Biden enlisted Korean American celebrity chef Edward Lee to add his special flair. His specialty is the intersection of American cuisine with Korean flavors.
Wall St ends mixed, dollar dips as tech surges and recession fears weigh
U.S. stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wednesday as tech strength boosted the Nasdaq, while weak economic data and ongoing wrangling in Washington over the debt ceiling weighed on cyclicals and the dollar.
Nikki Haley blasts Biden as ‘weakest president in modern history’ after re-election announcement
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley torched President Biden as the "weakest president in modern history" in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital.
‘Disruptive’ passenger forces Israel-bound United flight back to Newark after 3 hours
A “disruptive” passenger caused a United flight crew to turn a Tel Aviv-bound plane around Sunday, delaying the rest of the passengers for hours, United said.
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Measles outbreak in American Samoa declared public health emergency
American Samoa declared a public health emergency in response to a measles outbreak that's led to 32 confirmed and probable cases, all in children 13 years old and under.
Rand Paul celebrates Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's COVID vaccine 'comeuppance': 'Petty tyrants'
Sen. Rand Paul torched Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot after the city was ordered to rehire and issue back wages to city workers who refused to comply with her COVID vaccine mandate.
North Dakota governor signs law banning nearly all abortions in the state | CNN Politics
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a near-total abortion ban bill into law Monday.
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Many adults are getting allergies for the first time. Thanks, climate change.
A "pollen storm" and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.
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North Dakota's latest try at abortion ban could face lawsuit
North Dakota has become the latest state to ban abortion in most cases — again. Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed a ban that has narrow exceptions: Abortion is legal in pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but only in the first six weeks of pregnancy.
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Florida surgeon general altered Covid-19 vaccine analysis to suggest higher risk for younger men, Politico reports | CNN
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo altered an analysis released by the Florida Department of Health last year to suggest mRNA Covid-19 vaccines pose a significant health risk to men ages 18 to 39, Politico reported Monday.
www.cnn.comKemp signs Georgia law for veterans mental health grants
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is creating a $750,000 grant program to support mental health programs for military service members, veterans and their families through a law signed Tuesday by Gov.
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Health groups sound the alarm over foreign nurse visa freeze
Newly announced limits on visas for foreign nurses threatens to further a staffing strain on hospitals, nursing homes and other major health employers. The State Department in its May Visa Bulletin…
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"Less about people and more about profits": Investors' role in closure of San Antonio hospital under scrutiny
Texas Vista's owner, Steward Health Care, is shutting down the hospital six years after purchasing it with the help of private equity investors.
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Fauci reflects on missteps, successes of the US Covid-19 pandemic response | CNN
Since Dr. Anthony Fauci retired late last year as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, effectively ending his role as America’s Doctor during the Covid-19 public health emergency, he has been reflecting in a series of new interviews on the missteps – and missed...
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Judge mulls injunction against prosecuting Idaho doctors for abortion referrals
A now-withdrawn opinion from the Idaho attorney general is at the center of a lawsuit claiming a threat to free speech.
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Proposed bill aimed at combatting youth fentanyl crisis
The Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act will be proposed by Sen. John Cornyn after a rash of youth overdoses in Carrollton, Texas.
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Crisis experts: Lack of preparedness, coordination fueled unraveling of pandemic response
A coalition of experts in a newly published report found that the U.S. health care system was uniquely disadvantaged when it came to handling the COVID-19 pandemic, concluding the system was too di…
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Seasonal allergies becoming more common amid warming temperatures
Doctors say seasonal allergies are becoming more common largely because people are exposed to more pollen for longer periods of time. Now, warming temperatures are extending the window for pollen release. NBC News’ Catie Beck shares more.
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Be wary of unproven eye drop treatment with amniotic fluid, FDA says
The FDA is warning Americans to stay away from eye drops treatments that contain amniotic fluid, saying there is no evidence they are safe or effective.
Haley promises to 'strive' to 'find consensus' on abortion as president
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley gave a speech on Tuesday morning in Virginia touting her pro-life record and saying she would "strive" to "find consensus" on abortion.
New research suggests that french fries may be linked to depression | CNN
A research team in China has found that consumption of fried food, specifically fried potatoes, could increase the risk of anxiety and depression, possibly due to the chemical acrylamide.
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FDA approves new drug for rare form of ALS
The FDA approved a new drug Tuesday aimed at helping people with a rare form of ALS, which is about 2% of all patients.
How to make friends as an adult? Try these 3 expert tips.
Lane Moore, comedian and author of "You Will Find Your People: How To Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult," shares advice on one of the challenging aspects of adulthood: friendship.
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