President Joe Biden speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.(Bonnie Cash/Pool via AP)
Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that Israel was losing international support because of its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza, speaking out in unusually strong language as the United Nations neared a vote on demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden warns Netanyahu that Israel is losing support worldwide and its government must 'change'
The president appeared to offer his harshest criticism yet of the Israeli government's military offensive in Gaza since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
www.nbcnews.comZelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House, says to US: Our fight is yours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
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Rifts between Biden and Netanyahu spill into public view | CNN Politics
Rifts between the United States and Israel spilled into public view Tuesday as President Joe Biden warned that Israel was losing international support for its campaign against Hamas and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected American plans for post-war Gaza.
www.cnn.comBiden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House
President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas during its brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
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What to know about the House vote to formalize the Biden impeachment inquiry
House Republicans are preparing for a vote Wednesday to formalize their ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
'Freedom is on the line': Biden, Zelenskyy push for Ukraine aid in joint news conference
Biden told Zelenskyy he doesn't want him "giving up hope" as additional aid to Ukraine remains stalled in Congress
White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention and increased deportations in talks with Congress
The White House informed Senate Democrats that it could back sweeping hardline immigration policy changes as part of the negotiations over President Biden's emergency funding request.
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Biden holds 4-point lead in seven 2020 battleground states: Poll - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is leading in seven 2020 battleground states in a new survey, despite former President Donald Trump's overall lead in a head-to-head matchup in 2024. Biden holds a 4-point lead over Trump in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Michigan among...
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Zelenskyy meets with Biden and leaders in Congress as time runs out on war aid: Highlights
The latest news and updates as Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to the U.S. to meet with Biden and congressional leaders on Ukraine’s battle with Russia.
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McConnell: Border-Ukraine deal this year 'practically impossible'
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), the lead negotiator for his party, delivered a similar bleak message as Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Hill.
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Trump comments on 'dictator' statement, Biden says 'he wouldn't run' if not for Trump
Between former President Trump's vow he wouldn't be a dictator "except on day one" and the President Biden's claim he wouldn't run if not for his predecessor, the latest statements from the likely 2024 frontrunners are taking center stage.
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United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations on Tuesday demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after more than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the move, which had been vetoed by the United States in the Security Council last week.
Georgia election worker suing Rudy Giuliani tells jurors that his lies made her fear for her life
A former Georgia election worker has testified that she feared for her life as she received a barrage of threatening and racist messages fueled by Rudy Giuliani’s false claims that she and her mother had rigged the 2020 election results in the state.
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New York’s highest court orders congressional districts to be redrawn | CNN Politics
New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to redraw its congressional map, handing Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the US House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election.
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Stefanik shreds Harvard over 'complete moral failure' after allowing Claudine Gay to remain president
House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik ripped the "moral failure of Harvard's leadership" in backing President Claudine Gay, deeming her a "plagiarist."
'Don't see the grounds': Senate Republicans wary as House moves toward formal Biden impeachment inquiry
"Impeachment used to be taken pretty seriously. It should be taken pretty seriously," said Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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McCarthy’s hand-picked successor’s wild ride could end with a crash - Washington Examiner
Assemblyman Vince Fong changed his mind and decided he does want to run for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) seat, but a California law might stop him. Fong launched his campaign on Monday in the deep-red district encompassing counties of Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings less than a week...
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Biden says Netanyahu's government is starting to lose support and needs to change
"There's no question about the need to take on Hamas," President Biden said. But he said Israel is starting to lose support as the toll of the war grows.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Joe Biden is losing support among some Black voters ahead of 2024, survey shows
President Joe Biden is losing support among Black voters heading into 2024, according to a new survey released Tuesday.
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Trump claims he ‘wanted to testify’ again in New York fraud trial but could not due to gag order - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that he wanted to testify again in his New York fraud trial but was unable to do so because of the gag order imposed on him. The gag order imposed on Trump prevents him and his attorneys from making public comments about Judge Arthur Engoron's...
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Russia has lost 87% of troops it had prior to start of Ukraine war, according to US intelligence assessment | CNN Politics
Russia has lost a staggering 87 percent of the total number of active-duty ground troops it had prior to launching its invasion of Ukraine and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks, a source familiar with a declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress told CNN.
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Senators call for U.N. to open independent probe into Hamas and sexual violence
A bipartisan group of 33 senators called on U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to establish “an independent fact-finding effort” related to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
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Russian army casualties in Ukraine estimated at 315,000 through war - Washington Examiner
Nearly 90% of Russia's prewar army has been killed or injured in the war in Ukraine, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence assessment.Russia had a prewar force of roughly 360,000 soldiers, while the intelligence assessment reveals it is believed that about 315,000 Russian troops...
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Johnson defends vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry amid White House ‘impasse’: 'We have no choice'
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., committed to follow the "rule of law" in formalizing an impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
Americans are over an impeachment of Biden, as independents flee the cause: poll
Polls show Americans are split on moving forward on Biden's impeachment.
How the 2016 election could factor into the case accusing Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 race
Prosecutors and lawyers for Donald Trump have signaled desire to invoke the 2016 election in the former president's trial on charges of scheming to overturn 2020 election results.
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets Joe Biden and Mike Johnson after US $61bn aid package stalls - live updates - BBC News
Republicans will not approve US military aid to Ukraine unless Democrats back a deal on border security.
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Crypto investor Mike Novogratz, major Biden 2020 donor, to back long shot Dean Phillips
Cryptocurrency investor Mike Novogratz is officially switching sides and backing Dean Phillips over Joe Biden after spending millions helping the president.
Israel and US show sharp divisions over mounting casualties and future of war against Hamas
Israel and the U.S were increasingly isolated as they faced global calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, including a non-binding vote expected to pass at the UN.
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Johnson almost certainly has votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry
The speaker can only lose three votes, but his conference seems to almost unanimously support a vote make the inquiry more official, according to a POLITICO whip count.
www.politico.comDemocrat Says Elise Stefanik Plagiarized Her Letter To Universities
Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) claimed the New York Republican undermined the bipartisan effort to “score political points.”
U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties - source
A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began, a source familiar with the intelligence said on Tuesday.
Major pharmacies release customer medical records to police without warrants - Washington Examiner
Several major pharmacies are handing over customers' medical information to local law enforcement and federal investigators without warrants, a congressional investigation revealed Monday night. RiteAid, CVS Health, and Kroger representatives said the companies allow pharmacy staff members to...
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3 things to know about Trump's defense in his New York civil fraud trial
As former President Trump's attorneys rest their case in his civil fraud trial, here are three of the main arguments they've presented in his defense.
Trump sells snippets of mugshot suit, Mar-a-Lago dinner in latest NFT promotion
Buy 47 of the $99-apiece digital cards to get a physical card containing a piece of the suit Trump wore when he posed for the mugshot.
DeSantis’ campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say
Ron DeSantis’ expansive political machine is facing a churn of leadership, stagnant polling numbers and new concerns about potential legal conflicts.
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Florida school board may seek ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal
Bridget Ziegler has long been active in conservative politics and was a champion of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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Zelenskyy, Biden deliver last-ditch plea to Congress for Ukraine aid
The time crunch is on for lawmakers to pass a foreign policy aid package as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues.
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Kate Cox: Texas Supreme Court cancels abortion exception
Kate Cox sued Texas to have an abortion after her foetus was diagnosed with a high-risk condition.
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Giuliani defamation trial: Jury awards election workers nearly $150 million
Get live updates from the trial of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.
What the polls tell us about Biden and voters of color
www.politico.comEarly, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that repealed a law requiring women to purchase a separate insurance rider if they intend to receive an abortion in the future.
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House Republicans prepare to interview Hunter Biden, though it's unclear if he'll appear
Republicans have threatened to hold the president's son in contempt of Congress if he does not show for a closed-door interview on Wednesday.
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Harris taps former Clinton press secretary to join 2024 campaign - Washington Examiner
Brian Fallon, the press secretary for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, will join the Biden-Harris campaign as Vice President Kamala Harris's director of communications.The campaign confirmed Fallon's hiring Tuesday afternoon, and he is expected to start his...
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UPenn names interim president following Liz Magill's resignation
The University of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. J. Larry Jameson will serve as the interim president following the resignation of Liz Magill.
Israel begins pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnels in Gaza -WSJ
The Israeli military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnel complex in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing unnamed U.S. officials, adding that the process would likely take weeks.
Johnson digs heels in on border security after meeting with Zelenskyy about Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unable to move Speaker Mike Johnson from his position on Kyiv aid.
Journalists tackle a political what-if: What might a second Trump presidency look like?
No votes have been cast in the 2024 presidential race yet. But journalists have recently shifted their attention to Jan. 20, 2025.
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In indication of possible shift in tone from the White House, Biden called on Netanyahu to change his hardline government
Rudy Giuliani defamation trial: Georgia election worker recounts death threats against her - Washington Examiner
One of the two Georgia election workers Rudy Giuliani falsely accused of committing election fraud in his ill-fated attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election testified Tuesday that her mental health had spiraled and she was "afraid for her life" after receiving death threats.“Every...
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Europeans are open to Ukraine joining the EU ahead of major summit, survey finds
More Europeans support the prospect of Ukraine joining the European Union than oppose it, despite the costs and risks involved, according to a new survey.
Russia-Ukraine updates: No ceding ‘territory to terrorists’, Zelenskyy vows
Here is what happened in the Russia-Ukraine war on Tuesday December 12, 2023.
Biden campaign says Kate Cox abortion case shows 'chaos and cruelty' of post-Roe laws
Biden's re-election campaign, which has promised to put reproductive rights "front and center," pounced on the Texas' Supreme Court's abortion denial.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF says it's discovered one of Hamas' biggest tunnels under Gaza
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Big endorsements haven’t moved the needle for Trump’s rivals in Iowa, poll finds
Majorities of likely caucusgoers say Ron DeSantis’ recent endorsements from Iowa’s governor and a key evangelical leader don’t affect their votes.
www.nbcnews.comDonald Trump says he'll sell you a piece of the 'priceless' suit he wore in his mugshot — but make sure to read the fine print
Donald Trump is selling pieces of his mugshot suit and a dinner with him at Mar-a-Lago for $4,653, but the fine print doesn't guarantee either.
New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House
New York’s highest court has ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Florida AG launches antitrust investigation after FSU football snub
"I know injustice when I see it,” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement.
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The impact will be felt in Ukraine war if US aid dries up
Without vital US military support there is a danger Ukraine could end up losing the war with Russia in the long-term.
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Cyberattack cuts many internet connections in Ukraine
The attack comes as experts are warning that Russia is likely to intensify its cyberattacks on Ukraine in the winter months.
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Trump selling another round of NFTs, this time featuring his iconic mug shot suit - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is selling another round of nonfungible token trading cards, this time involving his iconic mug shot and the "never surrender" motto he has used with it. The latest round of NFTs the former president is selling are also coming with a special offer: the chance to own...
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Far-right Polish lawmaker uses fire extinguisher on Hanukkah candles in parliament
A far-right Polish lawmaker used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the country's parliament on Tuesday during an event with members of the Jewish community, provoking outrage and leading the speaker to exclude him from the sitting.
GOP Senators Scoff At Zelenskyy's 'Grotesque' Visit To Capitol Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to skeptical Republican senators behind closed doors to continue to supply military aid to Ukraine.
‘Like we were lesser humans’: Gaza boys, men recall Israeli arrest, torture
Rounded up by Israeli forces in Gaza City, Palestinians describe being stripped, blindfolded, numbered and tortured
Georgia election worker describes how ‘crazy lies’ from Giuliani upended her life after 2020 | CNN Politics
Wandrea “Shaye” Moss’ life changed forever on December 4, 2020, when Rudy Giuliani disseminated conspiracy theories about her online, the former Georgia election worker suing Giuliani for defamation said in federal court Tuesday.
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Arizona's Supreme Court hears case on state's 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona State Supreme Court will decide whether a 15-week abortion ban or an 1864 near-total abortion ban, or a combination of the two, will be enforced.
Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters
Inflation expectations dropped to 3.4% in November from 3.6% in October, a New York Fed survey found.
Trump fraud trial hears from final witnesses, adjourning for monthlong hiatus before closing arguments
The two sides in former President Donald Trump's New York fraud trial have called their final experts, kicking off a lengthy break before closing arguments.
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Diverted Delta passengers spend the night in remote military barracks in Canada | CNN
Hundreds of airline passengers spent the night in a remote Canadian military barracks Sunday after their Delta Air Lines jet experienced mechanical issues, the airline said.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: UN General Assembly urges Gaza ceasefire
Overwhelming international support for ceasefire, but US has already vetoed Security Council resolution.
Yes, Trump can win the 2024 election. Here are four reasons why
He has been impeached twice, tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after losing the 2020 presidential election, faces scores of charges in multiple criminal cases, and his critics warn he is plotting to rule as an autocrat. Trump leads his rivals for the Republican presidential...
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear railed against the politics of division as he launched his second term in Kentucky.
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Gretchen Whitmer flexes national muscle with 2024 House endorsements - Washington Examiner
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) used her expanding national profile Tuesday to issue several 2024 endorsements for various Democratic House candidates in competitive races. The Michigan governor, who is considered one to watch in 2028 when the Democratic Party will be seeking a new presidential...
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In Giuliani defamation trial, election worker testifies, "I'm most scared of my son finding me or my mom hanging in front of our house"
A Georgia election worker who was targeted by Rudy Giuliani's false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election testified about the toll it's taken on her life.
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Biden says Netanyahu must ‘change’ amid growing US dissent with Israel war - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must "change" as dissent around the world continues to grow in response to Israel's actions following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas.Biden, speaking to Democratic donors at a fundraiser in...
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Georgia election worker feared for her life after Rudy Giuliani's election fraud claims
Shaye Moss testifies in defamation trial that his lies inspired harassment that upended her life.
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Pro-Palestinian commentator urges allies to stop with ‘from the river to the sea’ chant: ‘Incredibly hurtful’
Anti-Israel "The Young Turks" host Cenk Uygur recently urged his allies to stop using the "From the River to the Sea" chant, calling it "incredibly hurtful" to Jewish people.
Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
He also issued a personal plea for Congress to break its deadlock and approve continued support for Ukraine.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution condemning college presidents' response to antisemitism
The resolution, first obtained by NBC News, calls on the presidents of Harvard and MIT to resign.
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Former Rep. George Santos appears in Long Island court as he negotiates possible plea deal
Santos faces a slew of federal charges related to alleged fraud and campaign finance violations, detailed in a pair of federal indictments handed down earlier this year.
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Judge scolds Rudy Giuliani in defamation case for repeating false claims against election workers
Wiping away tears, the Georgia election worker suing Giuliani said she feared for her life, saying she worried someone would 'attempt to hang me.'
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House GOP's latest stumble: An internal war over government surveillance
Speaker Mike Johnson, having delayed plans to bring up competing bills on warrantless wiretapping, is now trying to untangle an intra-GOP mess.
www.politico.comPacked hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival
For mothers and fathers in besieged Gaza, the devastating war has subverted all expectations of childbirth and parenthood.
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Biden campaign portrays Texas abortion restrictions as Trump’s ban - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's campaign is underscoring former President Donald Trump's role in restricting abortion rights across the country after Texas's Supreme Court prevented a woman from undergoing the procedure.The campaign's amplification of Kate Cox's lawsuit and Trump's appointment of federal...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSBF's lawyer says the FTX cofounder 'may be at the very top of the list as the worst person I've ever seen do a cross examination'
David Mills struggled finding lawyers who'd take on SBF's case, describing the FTX cofounder as "the most hated person on earth but not Donald Trump."
Democrats weaponize nuclear power against House GOP
California’s expensive utility bills and history of blackouts are making Diablo Canyon Power Plant a Central Valley campaign issue.
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Massachusetts officials report cluster of hepatitis A cases they say resembles 2018 outbreak
The Massachusetts Department of Health reported a recent cluster of hepatitis A infections it says resembles a widespread outbreak of the virus that began in 2018.
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
The U.N. General Assembly voted to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
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Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Norwegian tanker in tense Middle East
Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they hit a Norwegian commercial tanker with a missile in their latest protest against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, underlining the risks of a conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
Harvard president 'definitely' plagiarized in peer-reviewed academic papers, scholars say: report
A new report by the Washington Free Beacon alleges that Harvard president Claudine Gay "definitely" plagiarized in several of her academic pieces.
What's actually happening with Europe's big AI law
www.politico.comSuicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32
Officials say a suicide bomber has detonated his explosive-laden vehicle at a police station in northwest Pakistan, killing at least three policemen and wounding 16 others.
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Additional US military aid to Ukraine will be a ‘fiasco’, Kremlin says
Moscow is ‘very attentively’ watching as US President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in Washington.
The other Menendez gets a primary challenger for 2024
The announcement tests whether Rob Menendez can avoid being dragged down by his father
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Biden-district Republicans signal support for impeachment inquiry despite political risks - Washington Examiner
House Republicans could greenlight an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden this week, even as some of their most vulnerable members acknowledge the investigation may not uncover any high crimes or misdemeanors — possibly putting them in a tough spot ahead of a crucial election cycle. The...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge slams Rudy Giuliani for continuing to lie about election workers while he's on trial for lying about them
The judge already ruled that Donald Trump's ex-lawyer defamed the workers and failed to produce evidence of his claims.
For the first time since Israel-Hamas war broke out, President Biden and Netanyahu are at odds
President Biden warned Netanyahu that Israel is losing international support in the war in Gaza and pushed back at its post-war vision
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GOP infighting blows up plans for controversial surveillance tool’s renewal this week
House leaders were forced to punt renewal discussions for a key surveillance tool amid GOP divisions over how to do it.
5 million veterans screened for toxic exposures since PACT Act
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to screen all veterans for toxic exposure.
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Metro budget proposal includes massive layoffs and service cuts to address $750 million deficit - Washington Examiner
On Tuesday, Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that includes massive layoffs and dozens of service cuts as the agency faces a $750 million deficit. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been reeling from the effects of the...
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Republicans promise delegates will stay in Wisconsin for GOP convention
The national party wants to demonstrate that it’s committed to the swing state.
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Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas won’t seek reelection | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas of California won’t seek reelection in 2024.
www.cnn.comFar-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament has used a fire extinguisher to put out candles on a menorah that was lit for Hanukkah in the parliament building.
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Nearly one-fifth of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza died due to friendly fire and other accidents, IDF says
At least 20 of the 105 soldiers who died amid Israel's ground offensive in Gaza were killed in accidents, including friendly fire, the Israel Defense Forces said.
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‘Clear threat’: Kashmiris on India top court upholding removal of autonomy
For the residents, fears of demographic change triggered by Modi government’s 2019 move are slowly becoming a reality.
Zelenskiy met by Republican doubts in 11th hour push for US aid to fight Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faced a skeptical reception from key Republicans during a trip to Washington on Tuesday to seek more military support against Russia, but he won a pledge at the White House that the US has his back.
U.S. declassifies intel as the White House pushes for more Ukraine funding
The U.S. assesses that more than 13,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in a key eastern Ukrainian battleground since October.
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Inflation cooled slightly in November, easing pressure on Fed
Consumer prices rose 3.1% in November compared to a year ago.
Poland's new prime minister vows to press the West to continue helping neighboring Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government has won the confidence vote in parliament after delays due to a lawmaker using a fire extinguisher on a Hanukkah menorah.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith to use data from Trump's phone in election interference trial: Court filing
Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to use data from the cell phone former President Trump used in his final weeks in office—including on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a new court filing.
Two more House lawmakers announce they won’t run for reelection | CNN Politics
Two House lawmakers announced on Tuesday that they won’t run for reelection, the latest in a string of members of Congress heading for the exits.
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Planned Parenthood received $90 million in PPP loans during COVID-19 pandemic
Planned Parenthood received $90 million in PPP loans during the pandemic, raising concerns about fund allocation and priorities.
Harry Coker confirmed as White House cyber director
Democrats led a 59-40 vote to confirm nominee Harry Coker as the White House’s second-ever National Cyber Director.
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Israeli leaders warn of escalation with Hezbollah - Washington Examiner
The simmering tensions between Israel and Lebanon threaten to expand the war already ongoing in the Middle East.Israel's military said Monday it struck a Hezbollah military site in response to a number of launches from that area into Israel, while leaders reiterated the need to push back against...
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UK's Sunak sees off revolt to win vote on Rwanda migrant plan
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak avoided defeat in parliament on Tuesday on an emergency bill to revive his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, seeing off a revolt by dozens of his lawmakers that laid bare his party's deep divisions.
Judge rebukes Giuliani over ‘defamatory’ comments he made about Georgia election workers during defamation damages trial | CNN Politics
The federal judge overseeing Rudy Giuliani’s defamation damages trial in Washington, DC, rebuked the former New York mayor Tuesday over “quite defamatory” comments he made a day earlier to reporters about the two Georgia election workers at the center of the case.
www.cnn.comAs Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation
Worries about Navalny spread Monday after officials at the facility east of Moscow said he was no longer on the inmate roster.
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Failure to pass Ukraine funding bill would be "greatest Christmas gift" to Putin, Biden says during Zelenskyy visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his second visit to Washington in three months.
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Biden campaign sharpens its attacks on Trump over abortion restrictions amid Texas case | CNN Politics
The Biden campaign is sharpening its efforts to call out former President Donald Trump for what it casts as “chaos and cruelty” on the issue of abortion as women across the country grapple with a patchwork of tightening restrictions.
www.cnn.comUkraine faces heavy attack from air and cyberspace while Zelenskyy in US presses for more funding
Local officials say Ukraine has came under heavy attack from the air and from cyberspace. Officials said Tuesday that nearly 600 Russian shells, rockets and other projectiles rained down on the southern Kherson region.
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu endorses Haley as she hopes to catch up to Trump
Chris Sununu endorsed Nikki Haley against Trump in the 2024 Republican primary on Tuesday night
Iranian foreign minister says Israel, US cannot wipe out Hamas
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Tuesday that Israel and the United States will never be able to wipe out Hamas and that Israel could only secure the release of hostages held in Gaza with a political solution to the conflict.
'A political dust storm in the Central Valley': McCarthy's succession is getting messy
The former House speaker has one well-positioned ally staying on the sidelines and another whose candidacy is in jeopardy.
www.politico.comPoor countries need trillions of dollars to go green. A long-shot effort aims to generate the cash
A major, long-shot effort is gearing up to mobilize money to save Planet Earth by helping poorer countries go greener.
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Texas Supreme Court rules against woman who sought abortion hours after she says she’ll travel out of state
A state district judge granted the request last week, but the Texas Supreme Court directed the lower court to vacate its order Monday.
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Judge in Trump Georgia RICO case grants pretrial delays for Meadows and others - Washington Examiner
The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump's racketeering trial in Georgia offered Mark Meadows and two other co-defendants delays to file pretrial motions as they attempt to have their cases moved to federal court.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee announced that former...
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Hunter Biden is in Washington ahead of potential showdown on Capitol Hill | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden will be in Washington, DC, on Wednesday – the same day that House Republicans subpoenaed him to appear for a closed-door transcribed interview– setting up a potential showdown on Capitol Hill, according to multiple sources familiar with his plans.
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Judge: Giuliani may have defamed Georgia election workers again outside DC courthouse
Just minutes after leaving the first day of his civil trial, Rudy Giuliani repeated a false allegation about the pollworkers.
www.politico.comA missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels strikes a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
The assault expands a campaign by the Iranian-backed rebels targeting ships into apparently now striking those that have no clear ties to Israel.
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Inside Dean Phillips’ chaotic and increasingly negative campaign against Joe Biden | CNN Politics
Dean Phillips launched his long shot Democratic primary bid saying he wanted to “strengthen” Biden. He talked about not wanting to “demean” or “diminish” the president. He said he wanted to be a mainstream voice, making a broad appeal for a new generation wanting change.
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Colorado cattle industry sues over wolf reintroduction on cusp of animals' release
The Colorado cattle industry association filed a lawsuit Monday against state and federal agencies over the reintroduction of gray wolves just weeks away from the predators' release
Florida high school fined more than $16K for allowing transgender athlete to play girls’ volleyball
The punishments come after Monarch High School in Coconut Creek was rocked by an athletics investigation.
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RNC youth committee members resign over dissatisfaction with efforts to attract young voters
EXCLUSIVE: Several members of the Republican National Committee’s youth advisory council have resigned amid dissatisfaction with GOP’s efforts—or lack thereof—to draw in young voters ahead of the 2024 election.
How rising prices for restaurants, car repair and other services kept inflation up last month
Held down by sinking gas prices, U.S. inflation was mostly unchanged last month. But underlying price pressures remained stubbornly high.
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Biden's fundraisers bring protests, a few celebrities, and anxiety for 2024 election
Several major donors say the outreach to donors and "bundlers" who collected big-dollar donations in 2020 has been lacking for the past three years.
www.cbsnews.comZelenskyy in Lilliput: Someone Shrunk Ukraine’s War Coalition
Biden, the Republicans and Europe suddenly look small, while Putin and Xi stand tall.
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Education Department launches new probes of Stanford and 5 other schools over alleged discrimination
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights announced similar investigations last month into more than a half-dozen other colleges and universities and a local school district.
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Antisemitic sign hung outside Michigan Republican congressman's district office
Michigan GOP Rep. Tim Walberg saw an antisemitic sign hung from a tree outside of his district office window as antisemitism surges in America.
West Bank fighters say Israel war on Gaza inspires more resistance
Al Jazeera speaks to Palestinian resistance fighters in the northern city of Tulkarem amid Israel’s war on Gaza.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell $2.71 to $68.61 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for February delivery fell $2.79 to $73.24 per barrel.
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Stefanik back in the spotlight after fierce questioning of university presidents over antisemitism | CNN Politics
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik had a sharp response to the news that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was stepping down from her position over the weekend: “One down. Two to go.”
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Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to low birth weight, study finds
Researchers looked at data on more than 9,000 pregnant women and found that the risks associated with marijuana use went up the more marijuana a pregnant person consumed.
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As Israel pounds southern Gaza, Biden warns it is losing support
Israeli tanks and warplanes bombarded the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing dozens of Palestinians, and U.S. President Joe Biden warned Israel it was losing international support because of its "indiscriminate" bombing of civilians in its war against Hamas militants.
4 things to watch for in CNN’s town hall with Ron DeSantis | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to field questions from Iowa voters in a CNN town hall Tuesday night, less than five weeks before the state’s January 15 caucuses kick off the 2024 Republican presidential nominating contest.
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The Fate of the West’s Water Rests on the Shoulders of This 27-Year-Old
Can J.B. Hamby find a way to convince California’s cities and farmers to cut a deal over the Colorado River?
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Harvard president gets to keep her job amid congressional hearing backlash: Board
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay cleared a hurdle to keep her job after the Harvard Corporation board voted to support her.
Portland protesters were beaten, shot at and snatched. Years later, they are frustrated by legal blockades to accountability.
After the 2020 protests, a flurry of lawsuits were filed against federal officers alleging constitutional violations. None have succeeded, in part because of the Supreme Court.
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High school basketball player and family beat coach in parking lot after being benched during game: Police
A high school basketball coach is recovering from injuries suffered after being attacked by one of his players who he had benched during a game earlier in the evening.
Palestinians blame U.S. as Israel-Hamas war takes a soaring toll on civilians in the Gaza Strip
Palestinians are casting blame at the U.S. as officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say Israel's bombardment has killed more than 18,000 people.
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Canadian 'poison seller' Kenneth Law faces multiple murder charges
Kenneth Law, a 57-year-old ex-chef, has been linked to deaths in multiple countries, including the UK.
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Zelensky’s last-minute trip to Washington comes at a critical moment for Ukraine on the battlefield | CNN Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for talks in Washington on Tuesday at a critical moment, as the White House warns American aid to Ukraine could imminently dry up and talks over new assistance are stalled in Congress.
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Delta flight carrying 270 diverted to remote Canadian town
Delta flight 135 from Amsterdam to Detroit diverted to Goose Bay Airport in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Four women to testify at Senate hearing about sexual harassment and assault at Coast Guard Academy | CNN Politics
Four women who attended the US Coast Guard Academy, including a current cadet, are expected to appear at a congressional hearing Tuesday and testify that the agency’s leaders failed to protect them from sexual harassment and assault.
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President Biden feeling 'guilty' over Hunter's legal problems, suggests his 2020 run made it worse: Report
President Biden has reportedly expressed guilt over Hunter Biden's legal problems, suggesting his son wouldn't be facing indictments if he hadn't run for president.
As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations
Analysts say the Western response to Palestinian suffering has underscored a double standard.
Human rights court rules Poland should recognize same-sex partnerships
The binding ruling puts pressure on Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s new government to quickly change the law.
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Vatican eases rules on the ashes of the dead
A small part of a dead person's cremated ashes may be stored in a place that was dear to them rather than in a church or cemetery, the Vatican said on Tuesday, softening its previous stance on the issue.
Congress takes technological step forward by allowing hunters to access duck stamps on phones
The lag between the legislature and modern technology is often quite profound.
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