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Colorado Supreme Court, in landmark ruling, bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause
DENVER (AP) — A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest court to decide whether the front-runner for the GOP nomination can remain in the race.
Ketanji Brown Jackson slapped with ethics complaint over husband's income
A conservative group is asking the Judicial Conference to refer Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the DOJ after revelations of "willful" disclosure requirements violations.
Analysis: Trump is putting every racial, ethnic and religious minority at risk at a time of angry political polarization | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s extreme rhetoric reminiscent of Nazi propaganda and his penchant for siding with America’s adversaries and autocrats pose a unique challenge to his Republican opponents and, ultimately, US voters.
www.cnn.comTrump calls for primary challenge against Texas GOP lawmaker — despite passed deadline
The Texas primary filing deadline passed on Dec. 11.
www.politico.comDeSantis calls a legal complaint against his campaign a 'farce' as he pushes toward Iowa caucuses
Ron DeSantis says a Federal Elections Commission complaint filed against his presidential campaign is “a farce.”
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Conservatives lash out at Trump after he attacks Chip Roy, calls for him to face primary challenge: 'Idiotic'
Conservatives lashed out at former President Donald Trump after he attacked Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, as a "RINO," and called for him to face a primary challenge.
Senate formally ends Tuberville blockade with confirmation of four-star generals - Washington Examiner
A 10-month blockade on the promotions of hundreds of military officers came to a formal end Tuesday after the Senate confirmed nearly a dozen four-star generals. The Senate confirmed the 11 nominees, among the most senior officials at the Pentagon, as lawmakers anxiously prepared to depart...
www.washingtonexaminer.comA pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength
The super PAC supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that the GOP front-runner is seeking to blunt her rise, particularly in New Hampshire.
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Harris says people have 'rightly' compared Trump's remarks on immigrants to Hitler
Though President Joe Biden hasn’t spoken publicly himself about Trump’s comments, the 2024 Biden-Harris campaign released a statement about them on Saturday.
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Unfazed by latest lawsuit, Giuliani re-ups fraud claims that cost him $148 million
“They are suing me in order to lie to them. I’m sorry, I can’t do it,” he said.
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China showed "greater willingness" to influence U.S. midterm elections in 2022, intel assessment says
The 21-page assessment said the Chinese government "tacitly approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races" in 2022.
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Harris previews 2024 messaging with attacks on Trump and support for reproductive rights | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday previewed one of the first big Biden-Harris campaign pushes of 2024, speaking strongly in support of reproductive rights and offering harsh words for former President Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comEx-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars for joining a plot to attack the U.S.
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One year of Trump’s praise for authoritarians
The former president keeps praising strongmen, from Viktor Orban to Kim Jong Un.
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Is Biden due for a boost in polls as the economy improves? Pollsters say inflation still looms large
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy predicted President Joe Biden will get a much-needed boost in the polls as the economy continues to improve.
Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts were among those who eulogized O’Connor at Washington National Cathedral.
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‘Trump Knows What He’s Doing’: The Creator of Godwin’s Law Says the Hitler Comparison Is Apt
The internet legend explains why the Biden campaign isn’t wrong to compare Trump to Hitler.
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Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is ineligible to be president - Washington Examiner
The Colorado Supreme Court said former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president, removing him from the state's primary ballot. The ruling marks the first successful lawsuit from left-wing legal groups looking to disqualify Trump from state primary ballots over his...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
The Biden administration is moving to conserve old-growth forests on national forests and limit logging as climate change amplifies the threats they face from wildfires, insects and disease.
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A more aggressive China tried to influence the 2022 midterms, U.S. intelligence report says
There was no sign that foreign adversaries used cyberattacks to try to gain access to or tamper with U.S. election infrastructure or ballot counting, the report said.
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UK, France reiterate Russia invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters
Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure
Playbook PM: Can big money power a Haley surprise?
And 10,000 migrants cross the border in 24 hours.
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Biden daughter adds to lengthy family history of tax issues
Members of the Biden family have faced tax issues over the years as the president has called on others — such as the wealthy and corporations — to pay their fair share in taxes.
Turkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo
Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’ approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act “simultaneously.” In comments reported on Tuesday...
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
Israel bombarded towns across southern Gaza Tuesday with airstrikes, killing at least 45 Palestinians and pressing ahead with its offensive with renewed backing from the United States, despite rising international alarm.
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Why Youngkin plan to build $2 billion facility for Capitals and Wizards could end up underwater - Washington Examiner
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Virginia leaders are vying to build a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria, Virginia, but it could run into long-term environmental concerns. Climate experts are saying the proposed arena could be in an area prone to flooding, according...
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Civil rights groups say Trump's comments are 'reminiscent' of Hitler
The League of United Latin American Citizens and the Anti-Defamation League compared Trump’s remarks to language used by the Nazi regime.
www.politico.comThe IRS will waive $1 billion in penalties for people and firms owing back taxes for 2020 or 2021
The IRS says it's going to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes that total less than $100,000 a year for tax years 2020 or 2021.
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Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot for violating the U.S. Constitution
The ruling marks the first time a 14th Amendment challenge to Trump's candidacy has been successful.
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U.S. Bank fined $36 million for freezing unemployment debit cards during Covid-19 pandemic
The nation's fifth-largest bank made it extremely difficult for benefit recipients to regain access to frozen accounts, the CFPB found.
Tuberville says he wishes Trump had been ‘tougher’ after comment about immigrants | CNN Politics
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump, told reporters on Tuesday that he wanted the former president to be even “tougher” in his rhetoric on immigrants, when asked about Trump saying that they are “poisoning the blood” of the United States.
www.cnn.comLiberal group appeals ruling letting Trump stay on ballot to Michigan Supreme Court
A liberal group is appealing a ruling that allows former President Donald Trump to stay on the Michigan primary ballot to the state supreme court.
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A $2M missile vs. a $2,000 drone: Pentagon worried over cost of Houthi attacks
“That quickly becomes a problem because the most benefit ... is in their favor," one expert said.
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Texas slapped with lawsuit over new law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally
Civil rights organizations are suing the State of Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally.
Biden hails Justice O'Connor's imprint on US, American lives
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden hailed Sandra Day O'Connor as an "American pioneer" who embodied principle over politics in his eulogy at the Washington funeral of the U.S. Supreme Court's first female justice. Biden praised O'Connor for breaking down barriers in the legal and...
Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
The U.S. and other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
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White House defends leaving Hunter Biden off Air Force One and Marine One manifests - Washington Examiner
The White House has stood by its decision to exclude Hunter Biden from the Air Force One and Marine One passenger manifests it shares with reporters."That's something that we've never done," press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday about providing a list of family members...
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New York will set up a commission to consider reparations for slavery
"Our state also flourished from that slavery," said Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. "It’s not a beautiful story, but indeed it is the truth.”
www.nbcnews.comUN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto
U.N. Security Council members are in intense negotiations on an Arab-sponsored resolution to spur desperately needed humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza during some kind of a halt in the fighting, trying to avoid another veto by the United States.
apnews.comRetail theft drives possible return to tough-on-crime policies in California
Voters could get another chance to consider penalties for property and drug crimes.
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Trump is ineligible for office under 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban,’ Colorado Supreme Court rules | CNN Politics
In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”
www.cnn.comA Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago during Gaza war, is killed with brother in Israeli strike
She was born amid war, in a hospital with no electricity in a southern Gaza city that has been bombarded daily. Her family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha.”
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READ: Colorado Supreme Court ruling removing Trump from 2024 ballot | CNN Politics
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban,” removing him from the state’s 2024 ballot.
www.cnn.comProsecutors eyed obstruction charges months before Jack Smith took over Trump case
A newly unsealed court document underscores the Justice Department’s long pursuit of evidence to support the obstruction allegations now lodged against Trump.
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Major 'climate deception' lawsuit against Big Oil voluntarily dismissed
One of the first major lawsuits of its kind alleging oil companies have deceived the public about global warming was voluntarily dismissed after plaintiffs were hit with setbacks.
The polling is clear: Biden needs to get popular again quickly or drop out
Biden's approval ratings are historically bad, worse than any president since at least 1945.
AP PHOTOS: Rivers and fountains of red-gold volcanic lava light up the dark skies in Icelandic town
The eruption began Monday night, but it was no surprise: The area has been active for two years, with thousands of small earthquakes heralding the near-certain awakening of the volcano.
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Warren accuses ex-defense leaders of stonewalling terror financing crackdown
The Massachusetts Democrat sent letters to Coinbase, the Blockchain Association and Coin Center demanding details on their employment of the former officials.
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Trump wipes out Biden's lead with Latino voters in 2024: CNBC survey
Trump has a 5-point lead with Latino voters in a hypothetical matchup against Biden, according to a new CNBC All-America Economic Survey.
An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday.
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Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot, pauses ruling to allow appeal
The Colorado court ruling barring Donald Trump from ballots in the state is the first time a court has rule he is disqualified for engaging in insurrection.
Negotiations underway at UN ahead of vote on resolution calling for halt in hostilities in Gaza | CNN Politics
Intensive negotiations were underway at the United Nations ahead of an expected vote Tuesday on a resolution calling for a halt in hostilities to allow much needed aid to enter Gaza, according to diplomats.
www.cnn.comSenate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville
The Senate has unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers. The quick move late Tuesday ends a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen.
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White House announces new steps toward launching its climate corps for young people
The American Climate Corps will work across seven federal agencies, with hopes to place its first cohort of young Americans into environmental justice programs next summer.
www.nbcnews.comBrazil lawsuits allege direct relationship between meatpackers, deforesters on protected land
In an unusual series of legal actions, Brazilian prosecutors have sued multinational meatpacker JBS and three smaller slaughterhouses for allegedly buying cattle directly from illegal ranches in a protected area.
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VP Kamala Harris announces nationwide tour in support of abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is launching an abortion-focused nationwide tour to raise support for President Biden's administration in the run-up to the 2024 election year.
Proud Boys' 'trusted lieutenant' sentenced after cooperating with federal officials in Jan. 6 case
After his arrest on Capitol attack charges, Charles Donohoe assisted in the seditious conspiracy case that sent Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio to prison for 22 years.
www.nbcnews.comProsecutors Try to Nudge Trump Election Case Ahead Despite Freeze on the Case
There seemed to be little room for maneuver last week when the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election put the case on hold as an appeals court considered Trump’s claims that he was immune from prosecution. The...
Takeaways from lawsuits accusing meat giant JBS, others of contributing to Amazon deforestation
Authorities in a western Brazil state are taking aim at deforestation of the Amazon with a slew of lawsuits against slaughterhouses and farmers accused of illegally raising cattle in a protected area.
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Trump ineligible to run for president in Colorado because of Jan. 6, court rules in historic move
Trump is ineligible under the Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to run for president in 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday
Biden admin hit with legal challenge over gas appliance crackdown
The natural gas industry led by the American Gas Association, is filing a legal challenge over the Biden administration's crackdown popular cheap gas-powered home furnaces.
Judge temporarily halts removal of Confederate Monument at Arlington National Cemetery
A judge issued an order to halt the removal of the Confederate Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Former Haitian senator sentenced to life in prison in 2021 assassination of Haiti's president
A federal judge in Miami has sentenced a former Haitian senator to life in prison for conspiring to kill Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which caused unprecedented turmoil in the Caribbean nation.
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Adams, Dems in tough spot on immigration talk
New York City’s Democratic mayor distanced himself from Donald Trump’s rhetoric while a Republican claimed they’re singing the same tune.
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Trump tests new ground game strategy in Iowa | CNN Politics
As Donald Trump returns to Iowa on Tuesday for the fourth time in less than a month, his campaign is intently focused on turning out supporters who have never attended the state’s caucuses in hopes of building a decisive victory to match his robust lead in the polls.
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Overly broad terrorist watchlist poses national security risks, Senate report says
The growing watchlist and numerous screening processes can "spread limited national security resources out broadly rather than effectively target changing threats," the report said.
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IDF rebuffs accusations it killed two women at church in Gaza as investigation continues
The Israeli Defense Forces says reports of two women killed by Israeli sniper fire in the area of a church do not match the conclusions of an internal review.
NAACP and Common Cause sue over North Carolina’s electoral maps, alleging racial discrimination | CNN Politics
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature drew discriminatory maps for congressional and state legislative districts by diluting the power of the state’s Black voters.
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Biden's aides roll their eyes when he says he feels youthful as first lady tries to keep him from overdoing it
First lady Jill Biden has an "extraordinary amount of influence" over President Biden's schedule, according to Axios report from Tuesday.
Ketanji Brown Jackson targeted in ethics complaint over husband’s income - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the target of an ethics complaint regarding her husband's income. The conservative Center for Renewing America expressed the complaint in a letter to the Judicial Conference. The complaint alleges that Jackson did not report some of her husband's...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWest accuses Iran of illegally testing missiles, transferring drones to Russia, enriching uranium
The Western powers in the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran are accusing Tehran of developing and testing ballistic missiles, transferring hundreds of drones to Russia, and enriching uranium to an unprecedented 60% level for a country without a nuclear weapons program — all in violation of a U.N. res
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Ukraine military seeks extra 500,000 soldiers - President Zelensky
Ukraine's leader admits mobilisation is a sensitive and costly issue as the war with Russia nears two-year mark.
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DOJ meets with Arab American groups over canceled meetings in major hotel chains
Arab American leaders are connecting the “devastating” cancellations to post-9/11 anti-Arab sentiment.
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Iceland volcano: Pollution warning for capital after eruption
The eruption, in south-west Iceland, led to half the sky being "lit up in red", an eyewitness says.
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New York Republicans choose ex-Israel Defense Forces soldier as nominee to replace George Santos
County party leaders selected the Nassau County legislator to be the GOP nominee in February’s special election.
www.nbcnews.comColorado Supreme Court rules Trump disqualified from the 2024 primary ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump is disqualified from running for President and holding office under the 14th Amendment.
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors
Records show the makers routinely mislabel their shipments as “battery chargers,” “flashlights”, hampering efforts to block products that are driving teen vaping in the U.S.
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Pentagon announces new Red Sea international mission to counter escalating Houthi attacks on ships
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international mission to bolster Red Sea maritime security amid Houthi attacks.
Abortion opponents settle suit with National Archives over 'pro-life' clothing ban incident
Security at the National Archives in Washington told abortion opponents to remove or hide clothing with "pro-life" messages during a January visit.
Tucker Carlson rips DeSantis’ political operation as ‘nastiest’ and ‘stupidest’ he’s seen
A member of DeSantis’ team appeared to respond with a jab at Donald Trump’s campaign.
www.politico.comThe EU's naval force says a cargo ship hijacked last week has moved toward the coast of Somalia
The European Union's maritime security force says a Maltese-flagged merchant ship that was hijacked last week in the Arabian Sea is now off the coast of Somalia.
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LGBTQ military veterans finally seeing the benefits of honorable discharge originally denied them
The Pentagon launched discharge reviews for LGBTQ+ military veterans after a yearlong CBS News investigation.
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Duo charged with illegally procuring US technology for Iranian military
Two people are charged with illegally procuring U.S. technology for the Iranian military.
Ex-GOP mayoral candidate identified by 'sedition hunters' reaches Jan. 6 plea deal
Gino DiGiovanni Jr. was first identified by online sleuths who have aided the FBI in hundreds of cases against participants in the Capitol attack.
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McConnell chides Trump for saying immigration is 'poisoning the blood' of US
“Well, it strikes me it didn’t bother him when he appointed Elaine Chao secretary of transportation,” the Senate GOP leader told reporters.
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US and allies scramble to respond to Houthi attacks on key Red Sea shipping lanes | CNN Politics
Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have escalated to a level not seen in decades, leaving the United States and its allies scrambling to protect shipping in a key corridor for the global economy.
www.cnn.comDrought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
The California Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday approved new rules for turning water from toilets and other uses into drinking water.
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Biden under fire for ignoring criticism of rule phasing out gas stoves and heaters - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's administration is under fire for a rule to restrict gas furnaces, and an energy group is seeking to challenge the new regulations in court. The Department of Energy issued a rule in September to take effect in late 2028 that would require nonweatherized gas furnaces in...
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘2024 is not a repeat of 2020’: how the Biden campaign hopes to energize Black voters
Many Black Americans feel Democrats take their vote for granted, but Biden’s team has a strategy to address concerns
William Ruto: The ‘tax collector’ president sparking Kenyan anger
Tax hikes have led to many Kenyans saying their president is a greedy tax collector like Zacchaeus.
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Nikki Haley takes aim at GOP rival for campaigning with 'anti-Israel' member of Congress
Nikki Haley is going after Ron DeSantis after he was joined on the campaign trail in Iowa by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who she called the "most anti-Israel Republican there is."
A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country's 1994 genocide
A French court is expected to rule on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide in his home country.
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Hearings, subpoenas, crackdowns: Inside House Republicans' long-term plan to 'defund’ elite universities
Donald Trump's ally Rep. Jim Banks privately told a group of business leaders that House Republicans have a plan to defund elite universities.
How UPS is using AI to fight against package thefts
UPS is using a program called DeliveryDefense to try to cut down on package thefts.
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Washington official fined $500 for voting in 2020 election twice - Washington Examiner
An elected Washington, D.C., official was among six people who were fined by the city this week after voting in the 2020 elections twice. Vanessa Rubio, who was elected as advisory neighborhood commissioner, was fined $500 by the city after voting in the 2020 presidential election in Washington...
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Ex-Proud Boys leader sentenced to 40 months in prison for Capitol riot plot
“I knew what I was doing was illegal from the very moment those barricades got knocked down,” Charles Donohoe said.
www.politico.comAt least 100 elephants die in drought-stricken Zimbabwe park, a grim sign of El Nino, climate change
At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s largest national park in recent weeks because of drought.
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Cause remains unclear for Arizona house fire that left 5 dead, including 3 children
Authorities have yet to determine what caused a house fire in northwestern Arizona that left five children dead
US and allies seize website of prolific Russian speaking-ransomware gang, unlock victims’ computers | CNN Politics
US and allied law enforcement agencies around the world have seized the main website that a prolific Russian-speaking cyber gang has used to pressure its victims to pay ransoms, according to a notice posted on the website on Tuesday.
www.cnn.comUS sees ceasefire in Congo holding through country’s presidential elections
Tensions are likely to rise between Congo and Rwanda in the days following the Congolese presidential elections, but U.S. officials are hopeful the ceasefire will hold until then.
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'Bidenomics' messaging leaves major Democratic donor confused: 'What the f---' does that mean?'
A major Democratic donor said past use of the term "Bidenomics" by the White House was a baffling error, saying most people would say, "What the f--- does that mean?"
UN votes unanimously to start the withdrawal of peacekeepers from Congo by year's end
The Security Council has voted unanimously to start the withdrawal of the U.N. peacekeeping force from Congo before the end of the year as the conflict-ridden country prepares to elect its next president on Wednesday.
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Why a potential Israel-Hamas cease-fire has so many names
It’s not always clear what measures lawmakers are advocating for. That may be the point.
www.politico.comPoll: Trump is tied with Biden for now — but criminal trials and unpopular plans pose risks for 2024
Donald Trump has not been able to capitalize on President Biden’s meager job-approval rating and pull ahead.
Vice President Harris to ratchet up fight for abortion access as 2024 looms
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and Democratic-aligned groups intend to put abortion rights at the center of next year’s White House contest.
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Pennypack Park slashings suspect named person of interest in "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case: Philadelphia police
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
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Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott
The law, known as SB4, gives Texas law enforcement authorities the power to stop, arrest and jail migrants on new state charges.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel 'deepening the war' in Gaza: Netanyahu
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Parents and uncle convicted of murdering Pakistani teen in Italy for refusing an arranged marriage
A court in northern Italy has convicted the parents and an uncle of an 18-year-Pakistani woman of murdering her after she refused her family's demands to marry a cousin in their homeland.
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Herzog signals Israel ready for another cease-fire in Gaza to free remaining hostages
President Isaac Herzog said Israel is "ready for another humanitarian pause" for the release of more hostages held by Hamas and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Schumer vows to keep working on border talks
"It's going to take more time," the Senate majority leader said.
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Trump endorses Bernie Moreno in competitive Ohio GOP Senate primary - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican businessman Bernie Moreno on Tuesday in the Ohio Senate primary to challenge Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) next year. Trump made the announcement via his Truth Social platform, calling on Republicans to coalesce around his candidate of choice in the...
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Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas ‘mastermind’ in Gaza?
Some call the Hamas leader with an Israeli target on his back a psychopath, others a pragmatist once open to peace.
1 day after Texas governor signs controversial law, SB4, ACLU files legal challenge
The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of El Paso County and two immigrant advocacy organizations.
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Biden gets low marks on Israel, particularly from young voters, new polling finds | CNN Politics
Only one-third of registered voters approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a new poll from The New York Times and Siena College finds, with young voters especially likely to express dissatisfaction.
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Donald Trump disqualified from Colorado's primary ballot, state high court rules
At issue is the wording of the Constitution's insurrection clause and whether courts may intervene if Trump has met the state's ballot requirements.
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Trump edges Biden again in new 2024 poll, builds support with younger voters
A new national survey by the New York Times and Siena College is the latest to indicate former President Trump edging President Biden in an increasingly likely 2024 general election rematch.
Judge: Assange visitors can proceed with spying suit against CIA
Four Americans sued the spy agency over alleged surveillance while visiting WikiLeaks founder at Ecuadorian embassy in London.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Death toll in Gaza hits 20,000 as fighting rages
Fighting continues to rage around the Strip as a resolution continues to be held up at the UN Security Council.
COVID variant JN.1 listed as ‘variant of interest’ by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has classified the COVID JN.1 variant as a "variant of interest."
23-year-old Miami GOP activist accused joining Proud Boys in Jan. 6 riots
A 23-year-old former director at a Miami GOP group was arrested Thursday. Feds say she went to the U.S. Capitol with a member of the Proud Boys.
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Jordan subpoenas Garland for records of DOJ spying on congressional aides - Washington Examiner
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday for documents related to the Department of Justice obtaining private communication information in 2017 from congressional aides. Jordan wrote to Garland that he needed the information to...
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Video of truck driving into protest predates Israel-Hamas war, is from 2020 | Fact check
The video shows a 2020 protest in Oklahoma that followed George Floyd’s murder, not one in 2023 in Los Angeles stemming from the Israel-Hamas war.
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Republican US House panel chair subpoenas Attorney General Merrick Garland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland over allegations the Justice Department attempted to access personal information of some congressional aides, the panel said on Tuesday. The...
‘There Are a Lot of Mexican People Looking Forward to Trump'
A visit to the border city of El Paso shows how the politics of immigration are shifting — and what’s really underneath it.
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Trump and special counsel spar over workflow during appeal | CNN Politics
The legal team representing former President Donald Trump is taking issue with special counsel Jack Smith’s office providing him evidence for his federal criminal trial for election interference in the latest spat over a potential delay of the March 4 trial date.
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Schumer trying to advance long-stalled Labor nominee with Republicans out of town - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will take advantage of the chamber's low Republican attendance this week to hold a vote on President Joe Biden’s long-stalled nominee for a top Labor Department position. The motion to advance Jose Javier Rodriguez’s nomination as assistant secretary...
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U.S. terror watchlists are too broad and may violate travelers' rights, Senate report says
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want more transparency on how people end up on the lists, which include the "terror watchlist" and the No Fly List.
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‘We have a duty’: US doctor says ceasefire an ‘ethical imperative’ in Gaza
Doctors continue to weigh calls for ceasefire in Gaza, with some some saying doing so is a professional responsibility.
Militants with ties to Islamic State group kill 10 in Uganda's western district
Uganda's military says at least 10 people have been killed by militants with ties to the Islamic State Group during an attack in the country's western region
Gansu earthquake: Over 120 killed in China's deadliest quake in years
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake flattened mountain villages in one of the country's poorest regions.
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Trump returns to Iowa as GOP rivals barnstorm state | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Iowa on Tuesday, jumping back into a state where the other leading Republican presidential contenders are already barnstorming less than four weeks from the January 15 caucuses.
www.cnn.comWhy Biden's campaign keeps linking Trump to Hitler
The Biden campaign warns that Trump’s rhetoric — from "vermin" to "poisoned" blood — could reflect history repeating.
www.politico.comCourt blocks US government destruction of Texas border razor wire fencing
(Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily blocked the administration of President Joe Biden from destroying razor wire fencing that Texas placed along its border with Mexico to deter illegal border crossings. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a judge was...
DeSantis promised to ‘drain the swamp’ in Florida. But his record on medical marijuana raises questions | CNN Politics
As Ron DeSantis seeks to cut into Donald Trump’s double-digit lead in the Republican presidential race, the Florida governor has criticized the former President for failing to deliver on one of his signature promises.
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Israel open to new temporary truce in Gaza to free remaining captives
Hamas says it will not enter negotations over releasing captives until Israel ends its war on Gaza.
Father of Israeli hostage mistakenly killed by IDF speaks out: ‘You murdered my son twice’
The father of one of the three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF in Gaza grieved and lashed out at Israel's leaders on Tuesday.
Who is eligible for Google's $700 million settlement payout?
Tens of millions of consumers will receive compensation from Google. Who is eligible?
Senate confirms Biden nominee Sara Hill despite opposition from Oklahoma governor - Washington Examiner
The Senate approved Sara Hill, former attorney general of the Cherokee Nation, on Tuesday, making her the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. The Senate voted 52-14 on her nomination, with Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chuck Grassley (R-IA)...
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Northeast storm: Maine police searching for 2 missing people swept away in floodwaters
Maine police are searching for two people who went missing after their car was swept away in floodwaters during Monday's powerful rain storm.
Israel-Hamas war updates: US holds up UN vote on Gaza truce
These were the Israel-Hamas war updates for Tuesday, December 19.
Officer speaks out after grand jury clears him in shooting of 11-year-old
Indianola Police Sgt. Greg Capers is speaking out after a grand jury cleared him in the shooting of an unarmed 11-year-old boy inside his home.
House GOP hits AG Merrick Garland with subpoena over Trump DOJ investigation of Senate staffers
The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland for information about investigating Senate staffers.
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Groups sue over new Texas law that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
The White House and Mexico's president on Tuesday came out strongly against a new Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross into the U.S. and empower local judges to order them to leave the country. Also Tuesday, civil rights groups and Texas' largest border...
Target blamed theft and violence for 9 store closures. Crime is higher at locations it kept open nearby
Many of the locations Target closed were “small-format” stores the company opened over the last five years to expand its footprint in dense, urban areas.
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Biden and his team killed my plan to end animal tests and save bunnies
When I ran the EPA, I worked to end animal tests and save bunnies, dogs and other animals. Biden overturned my decision and won't even let eligible animals retire from testing.
Israel’s ‘Plan B’ for the Gaza Strip
The Israeli army can’t carry out mass expulsion of Gaza’s population by force, so it is making it unliveable.
A woman who had a miscarriage is now charged with abusing a corpse as stricter abortion laws play out nationwide | CNN
An Ohio woman who’d sought treatment at a hospital before suffering a miscarriage and passing her nonviable fetus in her bathroom now faces a criminal charge, her attorney told CNN.
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50,000 students still missing from school three years after pandemic closures - Washington Examiner
At least 50,000 students are still missing from the nation's schoolrooms more than three years after the pandemic lockdowns and school closures led to an increase in chronic absenteeism. According to a review of U.S. Census Bureay data in 22 states and Washington, D.C., by the Associated Press...
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Will humans cut down trees that have been alive for thousands of years? New rules say no.
The initiative covers about 32 million acres of old growth and 80 million acres of mature forest nationally, a land area larger than California.
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Families across the U.S. are going months or years without being told their loved ones are dead
A free federal database could help prevent the dead from going unclaimed. But an NBC News investigation found the vast majority of coroners and medical examiners don’t use it.
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Can a US-led coalition secure the Red Sea shipping lane?
Houthi rebels have attacked several vessels in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
Coronavirus subvariant JN.1 growing fast in US, already dominant in the Northeast | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the coronavirus subvariant JN.1 is now causing about 20% of new Covid-19 infections in this country, and it’s the fastest-growing strain of the virus. It’s already dominant in the Northeast, where it is estimated to cause about a...
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NRCC launches ‘Naughty List’ targeting vulnerable House Democrats - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The National Republican Congressional Committee is debuting its “Democrat Naughty List,” targeting 11 vulnerable incumbents the group says had a string of “bad actions” over the last year. The group launched a new website called “Dems On The Naughty List” on Tuesday, listing 11 House...
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Five children die in fire while father Christmas shopping
The children, who ranged in age from two to 13, died trapped by the blaze in the Arizona house.
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OnPolitics: Sandra Day O’Connor remembered as a 'pioneer'
Justice O'Connor's legacy recounted by Biden and the chief justice
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Emaciated but alive: Gaza mothers, premature babies reunited in Egypt
Two mothers who gave birth to premature babies in al-Shifa Hospital recall emotional rollercoaster of separation.
A man accused of rape vanished. Then, a lake yielded a grim discovery. 25 years later, a fresh mystery is revealed | CNN
DNA evidence helps Kentucky State Police identify body found in a lake nearly 25 years ago as a fugitive from Arkansas.
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Abbott’s Texas illegal immigration crackdown challenged by ACLU as Biden DOJ mulls action - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration is mulling legal action against Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) after civil rights organizations sued over a new law that gives state and local law enforcement the ability to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Blowback from Democrats and liberal organizations...
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'A pioneer': Biden eulogizes Sandra Day O'Connor, 1st female Supreme Court justice
Funeral services for Sandra Day O'Connor, who broke barriers as the first woman to ever serve as a Supreme Court justice, were held at the National Cathedral.
Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders
Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.
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Philippines’ Marcos faces ‘greenwashing’ claims as climate spending soars
Climate activists say Manila’s massive spending on climate-related initiatives is poorly allocated.
TGI Fridays-branded chicken bites sold at grocery stores nationwide recalled due to plastic contamination
The product is manufactured by Arkansas-based Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. and distributed by Kraft Heinz.
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Voter registration deadlines, requirements, instructions for every state
Prepare to vote in the 2024 elections by registering or checking your status in your state.
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How Biden is pushing immigrants into Trump’s arms before 2024: ‘I want Trump back’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has trailed former President Donald Trump in various polls in recent months, with immigrants being the latest to express their discontent with the current commander in chief. Democrats have traditionally done well with immigrants and Latinos in south Texas, but a Politico...
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Video shows 5 teens crushed in Colorado SUV rollover during stunt attempt
The 19-year-old driver, who was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault, was doing donuts in a Colorado Springs parking lot, police said.
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Dozens of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and associates to be made public in 2024 | CNN
A US Judge for the Southern District of New York has ordered the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims and associates to be made public in 2024, according to an order issued Monday.
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Mother supports daughter not sitting on Santa’s lap: ‘Santa’s lap is very antiquated’ - Washington Examiner
A Florida mother's video went viral when she took her 3-year-old daughter to see Santa Claus at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne hotel in Miami last week and the girl refused to sit on Santa's lap. Katie Love, who owns the social media agency Love Social Media, captured the moment on her phone and...
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Jonathan Majors: What now for the Marvel universe and his career?
An assault conviction leaves the actor's career in tatters and questions over where Marvel goes next.
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>Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in attack on US Capitol
>Toshiba to be delisted after 74 years, faces future with new owners
>An abused wife took on Tesla over tracking tech. She lost.
>UN vote on Gaza delayed another day amid talks to avoid US veto
>US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks
>Iceland volcano unlikely to impact flights; lava flows away from town
>Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine
>Tougher French immigration bill passes, Macron's parliament majority wobbles
>Ukraine considers proposal by army to mobilise another 500,000 for war
>Israel keeps pounding Gaza, Houthis vow more Red Sea attacks
>WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
>Brazil's first lady to sue Musk's X over hacked account
>Who are Yemen’s Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
NEWS FROM THE HILL:
>READ: Colorado Supreme Court ruling barring Trump from ballot under 14th Amendment
>Trump campaign vows to appeal Colorado’s 14th Amendment case: ‘Completely flawed decision’
>McConnell invokes his wife’s name to slam Trump’s controversial immigrant remarks
>Tuberville on Trump’s ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ comments: ‘I’m mad he wasn’t tougher’
>Trump launches new attacks on Engoron, James
>Mexican president says he’ll fight Texas migrant crossing law
>Vance slams ‘poisoning our blood’ comparisons between Trump comments, Nazis
>Elon Musk responds to John Oliver takedown
>Google pays $700M to settle with states
>Lawmakers push to stop ‘fundamentally troubling’ sale of US Steel
>Jordan demands Garland turn over docs on subpoenas of congressional staff
>Trump co-defendant Chesebro testified in Nevada to avoid charges: Court records
>Wheels threaten to come off DeSantis campaign
>Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition to curb shoplifting
