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Supreme Court seems ready to reject student loan forgiveness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative justices holding the Supreme Court’s majority seem ready to sink President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
Blinken warns Central Asia of dangers from war in Ukraine
The Biden administration is pledging to support the independence of the five Central Asian nations, in a not-so-subtle warning to the former Soviet states that Russia’s value as a partner has been badly compromised by its year-old war against Ukraine.
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Most Americans say tougher regulation could have averted Ohio train derailment: USA TODAY/Ipsos poll
The findings come amid finger-pointing over the accident: Democrats blame Trump for relaxing safety rules; Republicans slam Biden for slow response.
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Biden warns of 'MAGA' Republicans' desire to cut spending
President Joe Biden says GOP lawmakers could put millions of people’s health care at risk. He is honing his message ahead of the release of his budget plan next week as Republicans push for him to negotiate over spending levels.
apnews.comMatt Gaetz Shut Down By Pentagon Official For Pushing Chinese Propaganda At Hearing
The Florida Republican introduced the ultranationalist Global Times tabloid during a House hearing where he argued for the U.S. to stop aiding Ukraine.
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UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran
Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog have found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site.
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McConnell opposes defense cuts, calls for substantial increase
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said Congress should not cut defense spending but instead increase it as necessary to meet threats posed by Russia and China. McConnell mad…
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No evidence of fraud in weapons to Ukraine, watchdog says
The Pentagon's inspector general says his office has found no evidence yet that any of the billions of dollars in weapons and aid to Ukraine has been lost to corruption or diverted into the wrong hands.
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Biden attacks GOP economic proposals ahead of debt limit showdown: ‘I’m gonna raise some taxes’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden railed against "MAGA" lawmakers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Tuesday for their dozens of past attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and allegedly trying to cut funding for Medicare and other entitlement programs while he teased tax hikes on the rich."I wanna make it...
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Tucker Carlson's staff could view but not record Jan. 6 footage, GOP lawmaker says
Rep. Barry Loudermilk said clips requested by Fox News and cleared for release will eventually be made public.
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'I don't support it': Manchin will vote against new DC revision reducing penalties on violent crime
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin does not support the D.C. city council pushing to reduce penalties on crime in the city and said he will vote in favor of the disapproval resolution.
Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
President Joe Biden is nominating Julie Su, the current deputy and former California official, as his next labor secretary.
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Amid a crime spike and complaints of uncollected trash, New Orleans mayor faces a possible recall election
Mayor LaToya Cantrell also faces allegations that she misused a city-owned apartment and had a relationship with a member of her security team.
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China is sitting on a trove of hacked American business and personal data, report finds
China-linked cyberespionage groups targeted 39 industries on nearly every continent, according to the CrowdStrike cybersecurity company.
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Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 tapes subject to security review, Republicans say
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will be subject to a security review before clips are handed to Fox News host Tucker Carlson to broadcast, according to Rep. Barry Loudermi…
thehill.com2024 poll: DeSantis slides as Trump surges to 1st head-to-head lead in months
A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows that after trailing for the last three months, former President Donald Trump has suddenly surged to a substantial lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a two-man matchup for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
Drone crash near Moscow was failed attack, governor says
A drone that crashed in the Moscow region was targeting infrastructure, the regional governor said.
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McCarthy’s Tucker Carlson decision ‘despicable,’ says Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday said that Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) decision to share security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol exclusively …
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Government watchdog report finds FBI, Capitol Police identified but didn't share "credible threats" before Jan. 6
Critical information, like the fact that militia groups had armed themselves ahead of the rioting, could have helped safeguard the Capitol, government watchdog says.
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AK to provide $1.7 million to help stock food pantries, address backlog in food stamps
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has allocated $1.7 million to address the state’s backlog of food stamps. The money will be used to bulk purchase food and stock food pantries.
Conservative Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The justices heard arguments in two cases challenging President Joe Biden's authority to forgive student loan debt under a 2003 law called the HEROES Act.
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Hawley confronts Biden’s nominee to head National Archives over Twitter posts
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) accused President Biden’s nominee to head the National Archives and Records Administration, Colleen Shogan, of lying under oath before the Senate Homeland Security Committe…
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McCarthy calls Jan. 6 riot video a Tucker Carlson 'exclusive' and says public will have it 'soon'
The House speaker suggested he was following the Jan. 6 committee's playbook in giving the video to the Fox News host, with broader distribution "as soon as possible."
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Top takeaways from student loan forgiveness arguments at the Supreme Court
The debate over President Biden’s student loan relief for millions of Americans came to a head on Tuesday as Supreme Court justices grilled the administration and its challengers during oral …
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Putin warns of espionage as Russia presses Ukraine’s Bakhmut
As Putin asked the FSB to bolster security, Moscow said it is open to peace talks, but will not give up annexed regions.
McCarthy defends giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 trove access
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his decision to give Fox News’ Tucker Carlson “exclusive” access to Jan. 6 security footage of the Capitol attack.
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Supreme Court Justice Jackson gets support from conservatives in first majority ruling
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued her first ever majority opinion on Tuesday in the case Delaware vs. Pennsylvania Et. Al.
Congressional 'Gang of 8' gets briefing on Trump, Biden, Pence docs
The bipartisan group of lawmakers received a preliminary briefing about the classified records Tuesday. Senate Intelligence Committee leaders said it "left much to be desired."
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Trump’s polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP
A Fox News survey showing former President Trump leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by 15 points among Republican presidential primary voters is the latest cause for heartburn among Senate Republica…
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Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham as Bola Tinubu wins 36% of the vote.
www.bbc.comGOP lawmaker suggests top US general Mark Milley ‘compromised’ by China - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s top military adviser has been “compromised by the Communist Chinese,” in the estimation of a House Republican tasked with overseeing U.S. diplomacy.Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) questioned the integrity of U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
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Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened
Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 60 miles of Moscow.
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GOP, Manchin look to nullify ‘woke’ Biden rule
Biden has threatened to veto the rollback, but the move is providing fodder for GOP lawmakers who are making anti-woke criticism of socially minded business a centerpiece of their messaging.
www.politico.comMarjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘attacked’ by ‘insane’ woman in restaurant
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “attacked” by an “insane” woman in a restaurant on Monday night. “I was attacked in a restaurant tonight by an insane women and screamed at by her adult son,” Greene said in a tweet. “They had no respect for the restaurant or the staff or the other…
US sues chemical company over cancer risk to minority area
Federal officials are suing a Louisiana chemical maker, alleging that it presented an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black community and demanding cuts in toxic emissions.
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Computer chip funding to require security, worker benefits
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
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Supreme Court's conservatives sharply question legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness program
A decision in the case, which is expected this summer, will affect roughly 40 million borrowers who are eligible for relief.
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Just how big is the Always Trump component of the Republican Party?
The former president’s hold on a portion of voters is already having a deep impact on the race.
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February 28, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russian forces are pounding the fiercely contested city of Bakhmut, but it is not surrounded, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. Several thousand civilians are still believed to be in the eastern city, which is mostly cut off from humanitarian relief.
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McCarthy says he would have ‘difficulty’ backing Santos for reelection
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he would have “difficulty” supporting Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) if he runs for reelection, as the freshman congressman draws scrutiny amid questions about h…
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Federal proposals could help domestic violence victims protect phone data
Experts say the proposed rules could play a crucial role in combatting tech abuse, which can include tracking people, sending threatening messages or demanding their passwords.
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Poll finds Trump beating Biden but DeSantis, Haley losing
Former President Trump is leading President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, while Biden leads former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), according to a new …
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Tom Sizemore: No further hope for actor after brain aneurysm - manager
The Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down actor suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month.
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House votes to cancel ESG rule in what could be first veto of Biden’s presidency - Washington Examiner
ESG House votes to cancel ESG rule in what could be first veto of Biden’s presidency By Zachary Halaschak, Economics Reporter February 28, 2023 05:24 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print ESG House votes to cancel ESG rule in what could be first veto of Biden’s presidency By Zachary...
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Putin signs bill to suspend last nuclear arms pact with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill suspending the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States.
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DeSantis calls for 'crippling the ESG movement' in new book
DeSantis' writings suggest ESG could feature prominently in the GOP presidential primary if he runs in 2024 against Donald Trump.
Why TikTok is being banned on gov’t phones in US and beyond
The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones.
apnews.com'Different from the Other Southerners': Jimmy Carter's Relationship with Black America
ATLANTA — Without Black voters, there would have been no President Jimmy Carter. In 1976, African Americans catapulted the underdog Democrat to the White House with 83% support. Four years later, they stuck by him, delivering nearly identical numbers even as many white voters abandoned him in...
Student loan borrowers camp out at Supreme Court, praise Biden forgiveness plan
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments challenging the Biden administration's plan to forgive the student loan debts of millions of Americans
Justice Jackson writes 1st Supreme Court majority opinion
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has written her first majority opinion for the Supreme Court. The opinion released Tuesday in a dispute between states over unclaimed money is one of roughly a half dozen she is expected to write by the time the court finishes its work for the summer, usually in late Ju
apnews.comThe Supreme Court heard Biden's loan forgiveness case today. Here's when we expect the court to rule on student loans.
Biden's plan, which would cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for those earning under $125,000 a year, faced immediate backlash last summer.
Conservative group Club for Growth to hold retreat — with no invite for Trump
The closed-door retreat is set to be held the same weekend as CPAC, which Trump will be headlining.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
New York City wakes up to biggest snowfall of season
The US city could see eight inches after an unusually snow-free winter so far.
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US officials make case for renewing FISA surveillance powers
Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations.
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Biden taps CEOs of 3M, CVS, FedEx, Citi, others to join his Export Council on trade
The 25-member board includes Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, Jane Fraser, Citigroup CEO, and Michael F. Roman, chairman and CEO of 3M.
Belarusian leader visits China amid Ukraine tensions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has arrived in Beijing on a three-day state visit.
apnews.comConfusion over EV tax credits stymies buyers and sellers
Consumer confusion over new federal tax credits for electric vehicles probably will continue for a few more months as the Biden administration and automakers sort out the rules. Dealers say the lack of clarity has made it hard for them to promote EVs to buyers because no one is sure how long...
Senate panel asks Norfolk Southern CEO to testify on train derailment
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the company "owes the American people some answers to some very important questions" about the incident in East Palestine.
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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff
Chicago voters have denied Mayor Lori Lightfoot a second term. Candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to succeed her.
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House GOP giving Jan. 6 defendants access to Capitol riot footage - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are moving to allow accused Jan. 6 rioters access to U.S. Capitol security footage of the day of the attack to help in their legal defenses. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has greenlighted a plan for the defendants to receive the tapes on a "case-by-case" basis...
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Germany threatens to hold up EU's combustion-engine car ban
Germany’s transport minister says his country won’t back a planned European Union ban on the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2035.
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WATCH: Jon Stewart was stunned by ‘the anger’ after suggesting COVID-19 lab origin - Washington Examiner
After a new report from a U.S. government department indicated that the coronavirus likely originated from a lab leak, comedian Jon Stewart recalled receiving harsh criticism in 2021 for floating the possibility. "The backlash was swift, immediate, and quite loud," he said Monday on his podcast...
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Sanders at Supreme Court: Americans shouldn’t have to face financial ruin ‘because you want a damn education’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices heard oral arguments on the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. “In Amer…
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US Marshals computer system hit by ransomware attack
There was a major breach of a U.S. Marshals Service computer system this month with ransomware. Hackers stole sensitive and personally identifiable data about agency employees and targets of investigations.
apnews.comThe conservative battle against 'woke' banks is backfiring
Conservatives have long held that the government should avoid interfering with private business decisions. But over the last two years, Republican state treasurers and attorneys general in Texas, Florida and other states have sought to blacklist banks that factor climate risks and social...
Moldova: Anti-government protest stirs fears of more unrest
Thousands of anti-government protesters again took to the streets of Moldova’s capital to demand that the country’snew pro-Western governmentfully subsidize citizens’ winter energy bills and to “not to involve the country in war.”
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Hunter Biden, COVID-19: Why are House Republicans focusing on Twitter, other social media firms?
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee approved two bills Tuesday aiming to curb government influence over posts on social media.
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French soccer president resigns amid misconduct probe
PARIS (AP) — French soccer federation president Noël Le Graët resigned Tuesday after a government audit found he no longer had the legitimacy to lead because of his behavior toward women and his management style.
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Pennsylvania House elects new speaker with narrow Democrat majority
Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected speaker of the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday on the back of her party's one-vote majority.
Democrats push to end security exemption on Capitol Hill as Republicans demand the right to carry guns
House Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to name a new architect of the Capitol who would force members of Congress to go through security screenings.
www.nbcnews.comThe 5 oddest moments as Chicagoans vote for mayor
In a city known for mayors at ease with profanity and machine politics, Chicago’s 2023 mayoral race has made recent elections look dim by comparison.
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Nearly 4,000 Ukrainian service members have been trained by US during war - Washington Examiner
The number of Ukrainian troops training on U.S. weapons is nearing 4,000, while the service members who are training on the sophisticated Patriot missile system are close to completing the program.Three thousand two hundred thirty-five of the roughly 3,870 Ukrainian troops are being or have been...
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UK's Sunak tries to win over skeptics to his Brexit deal
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has visited Belfast to sell his landmark agreement with the European Union to its toughest audience.
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DeSantis, Pence allies launching campaign to speed energy approvals
A new group aims to spend up to $10 million to sway Congress to loosen federal rules for both fossil fuel projects and green power. A major element: putting "the right pressure" on vulnerable Senate Democrats.
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N. Carolina House Republicans talk privately on abortion
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans met privately Tuesday to discuss where they stand on additional abortion restrictions, according to the chamber's top official.
apnews.com‘Bombshell’: Rupert Murdoch 'Provided' Joe Biden 2020 Ads To Jared Kushner
The leaks provided Donald Trump's son-in-law with “a preview of Biden’s ads before they were public,” according to new court documents.
Ukraine military adviser: 'Our air defense system will not be complete without F-16s' from US
Yuriy Sak, adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, talks to ABC News on the need for U.S. fighter jets and if the American public’s support for aid to Ukraine is waning.
Cori Bush's campaign paid her husband for security services - but he doesn't have a private security license
Rep. Cori Bush's now-husband, Cortney Merritts, received $60,000 in security payments from her campaign. He does not have a security license in the St. Louis area.
Bola Tinubu leads in Nigeria election, opposition seeks new vote
Three opposition parties call for cancellation of election, as ruling party candidate is in the lead.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy unveils $51.3B budget plan
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled his $53.1 billion budget proposal for the state's 2024 fiscal year, an approximate 5% spending increase over 2023.
Biden’s new deficit hawk persona has some progressives feeling some bad deja vu
Biden zeroes in on the deficit ahead of coming showdowns with the GOP over the debt ceiling and federal budget.
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Will you receive Social Security checks when you qualify?
Time is running out for Congress to solve the massive program's solvency problem.
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Republican KY gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles endorses legalizing medical marijuana
Republican gubernatorial candidate and agriculture commissioner of Kentucky, Ryan Quarles, has endorsed legalizing medical marijuana in the state.
FBI says man had guns, ammo, fake marshal ID in baggage
A felon faces two charges after federal agents say he tried to board a plane with three guns, ammunition and a fake U.S. marshal's badge.
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Nebraska lawmaker brings state Legislature to a halt to stop transgender care ban
State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh vowed to make the legislative session “painful” if lawmakers try to pass a bill targeting health care for transgender minors.
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DeSantis swats away Trump insults: ‘It’s silly season’ - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) slightly sharpened his defense against former President Donald Trump's broadsides Tuesday, noting "it's silly season" as their potential 2024 clash looms. Trump has stepped up his offensive against DeSantis in recent days, crowing about favorable polling, tying him...
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Blinken warns China that assisting Russia with Ukraine would be a 'serious problem'
Secretary of State Blinken reiterated to China that supplying Russia with lethal material support against Ukraine would be a 'serious problem.'
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Biden to visit Selma, Ala. for voting rights anniversary
President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights movement.
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Democrats step up pressure on Biden to reverse Trump’s decision on space HQ
One senator has raised troops’ access to abortion and other services if the command moves from Colorado to Alabama.
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Mexico’s president hits out at implicit criticism from US
‘There’s currently more democracy in Mexico than in the United States,’ Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says.
Denmark defies critics, nixes holiday to boost army spending
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish lawmakers on Tuesday voted to abolish a springtime public holiday in order to use the savings and boost defense spending, despite harsh criticism from the opposition, trade unions and the country’s bishops.
apnews.comRupert Murdoch admits Fox News hosts 'endorsed' election lies and wanted to make Trump a 'non-person' after January 6 riot
Messages obtained through Dominion's lawsuit show how Rupert Murdoch sought to appease Donald Trump — until January 6.
New Florida bill aims to limit legal protections for news media
The bill would also make it defamatory to accuse someone of discrimination.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms leaving White House, returns to Atlanta
President Joe Biden has appointed a former Columbia, South Carolina, mayor to be a top White House adviser.
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Supreme Court hears defense of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Supreme Court heard a defense of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan with some conservative judges pushing back on the plan.
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San Francisco’s $5 million per person reparation plan had no calculations behind it - Washington Examiner
A reparations plan that would give black San Franciscans $5 million each was found to have no calculations behind it. While California has a state Reparations Task Force, San Francisco has its own as well: the African American Reparations Advisory Committee. In a December 2022 report, the...
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Antarctic sea ice has reached a record low for the year, researchers say
Scientists are keeping a close eye on the Antarctic ice shelf as recent activity could soon cause rapid melting and rising sea levels.
GOP's Portman launches center to foster civility in politics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is joining forces with the University of Cincinnati to create a new academic center that will foster civility, open and inclusive dialogue and bipartisanship in politics, the Republican and the university announced Tuesday.
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PACs poised to supercharge California Senate campaign
A wide-open field of Democrats could unleash millions in outside spending.
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Herschel Walker's campaign paid defunct car wash for private jets, sparking concerns from experts
Experts expressed concern after a report showed former Senate candidate Herschel Walker's campaign paid a defunct car wash hundreds of thousands of dollars for private jet travel.
House votes to kill Biden’s ‘woke’ ESG investment rule that props up ‘phony climate movement’
The House voted Tuesday to kill a Biden administration rule encouraging retirement plan fiduciaries to invest in ESG companies, which the GOP says is a disaster for retirees.
Europe leaps towards energy autonomy as sanctions undercut Russia
Moscow has waged an energy war against the EU over the past year, but the bloc appears to be holding firm.
Child care a requirement for chip makers seeking billions in incentives under Biden rules
Microchip companies seeking at least $150 million in federal assistance will have to submit plans to offer workers access to affordable child care.
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Mexican president: Mexico has more democracy than US
Mexico's president says his country is more democratic than the United States. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's comments Tuesday came after U.S. officials took note of the public debate in Mexico over López Obrador's electoral reforms.
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FISA failures: Biden DOJ’s push to renew powers puts spotlight on controversial actions - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration faces a self-admitted "trust question" when pushing to renew certain powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Republicans on Capitol Hill sure to point to Trump-Russia FISA abuses. The reauthorization, which must be done before it expires at the end...
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Pelosi, Hoyer and Clyburn have stepped down — but not aside
House Democrats’ longtime top three leaders may have ceded power, but not the presence they bring to the caucus.
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Impeaching Mayorkas: The five laws GOP says Biden’s top border official broke - Washington Examiner
A House Republican intent on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laid out a list of charges that could be filed against the Cabinet official for his dereliction of duty managing the border.Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), a reserve law enforcement officer, cited five Louisiana...
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Cash bail could play a big role in a crucial Wisconsin election
The proposed amendment would make it easier for judges to set higher bail amounts, and it could help drive turnout for conservatives in the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race.
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Buttigieg gets hit from right, left in East Palestine crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is facing his hardest test in the Biden administration yet with the response to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. Buttigieg has already…
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Italy: Migrants paid 8,000 euros each for 'voyage of death'
Rescue teams have pulled more bodies from the sea, bringing the death toll from Italy’s latest migrant tragedy to 65.
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How Ukraine is trying to make Russia pay for crimes against women
Horrifying stories of sexual violence perpetrated by Russian soldiers have been piling up on prosecutors’ desks as Ukrainian officials and human rights groups document the crimes committed in…
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Mexico approves new Tesla plant in northern Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the decision on Tuesday following a call with Elon Musk.
Supreme Court justices’ tone on student debt relief signals bad news for Biden - Washington Examiner
The 6-3 Republican-appointed majority on the Supreme Court seemed leery on Tuesday about the legality of President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan but did not hold back on skepticism as to whether the challengers had the legal grounds to sue the administration.Biden's plan, which has...
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McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton on Tuesday became the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House, ascending to the chamber's top position on the strength of a fresh one-vote Democratic majority.
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DeSantis to barnstorm early primary states amid 2024 chatter - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will reportedly traverse at least three early presidential primary states over the coming weeks, touting his record as 2024 chatter looms. His travel itinerary will feature a trip to Iowa in March, with stops in Davenport and Des Moines, followed by a visit to Nevada and...
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UN says at least 50,000 killed in Turkey and Syria quakes
The devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria have killed at least 50,000 people with many more injured, tens of thousands still missing and hundreds of thousands homeless
Mississippi bans gender-affirming health care for trans minors
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation that bars medical professionals from providing gender-affirming health care to transgender minors. The state’s Regulat…
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GOP Rep. Collins blasts Buttigieg for Ohio response, says impeachment not off the table
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, a Republican, blasted Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for his response to the Ohio train derailment and noted impeachment is not off the table.
Ugandan lawmaker introduces new anti-LGBTQ legislation
A Ugandan lawmaker on Tuesday introduced draft legislation that he said seeks to prohibit homosexuality in the East African country, voicing widespread anti-gay sentiment that has peaked in recent days.
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McCarthy woos one-time critic Tucker Carlson with Jan. 6 tapes
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) move to give Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to tens of thousands of hours of Capitol security footage from the Jan. 6 attack has the potential to warm his r…
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signs bill banning transgender procedures for minors - Washington Examiner
Gov. Tate Reeves (R-MS) signed legislation Tuesday that will ban minors from accessing gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy after the bill passed the Republican-controlled state Senate last week. The bill, known as the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures, or REAP, Act, will...
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Tensions rise in Nigeria as opposition demands new vote
Nigeria's opposition demanded a revote Tuesday for the country’s presidential election, where partial results show an early lead for the ruling party.
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What is consciousness? ChatGPT and advanced AI might redefine our answer
Technologists broadly agree that AI chatbots are not self-aware just yet, but there is some thought that we may have to re-evaluate how we talk about sentience.
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Twitter under fire for censoring Palestinian public figures
Digital rights groups say social media giants have restricted, suspended accounts of Palestinian journalists, activists.
Dem reps seek to cap attorney fees in Camp Lejeune contamination cases
Two Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would cap attorney fees for claims made by victims of water contamination at a North Carolina military base in an attempt to weed out R…
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US endorses EU plan to ease Serbia-Kosovo tensions
A senior U.S. official says Washington has high expectations for a European Union-sponsored plan aimed at easing long-standing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.
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Katy Perry tells school shooting survivor the U.S. has ‘failed us’ during ‘American Idol’ audition
Trey Louis, 21, survived a high school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, in 2018, when a gunman killed eight students and two teachers.
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Kavanaugh says Supreme Court’s ‘finest moments’ are blocking presidents in ominous sign for Biden - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Kavanaugh says Supreme Court's 'finest moments' are blocking presidents in ominous sign for Biden By Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter February 28, 2023 01:57 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Supreme Court Kavanaugh says Supreme Court's 'finest moments' are blocking...
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Border Patrol seized over 800 pounds of fentanyl between ports of entry since October: source
Border Patrol agents at the southern border have seized more than 800 pounds of fentanyl since the beginning of the fiscal year, a federal source told Fox News this week.
US endorses EU plan to ease Serbia-Kosovo tensions
A senior U.S. official says Washington has high expectations for a European Union-sponsored plan aimed at easing long-standing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.
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Randi Weingarten screams about student debt outside SCOTUS: ‘That is not fair!’
Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten worked herself into a scream during a rally for student loan debt forgiveness outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
TikTok users say 'bold glamour' filter is 'terrifyingly realistic'
Critics argue that the effect can have a negative impact on a person’s self-esteem and body image.
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Zero-calorie sweeteners used in keto diets linked to strokes and heart attacks: Study - Washington Examiner
A new study published in Nature Medicine on Monday found that a sugar replacement in artificial sweeteners, used in popular weight-loss diets, is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. Erythritol, commonly found in keto diets to sweeten stevia or monk fruit products, is used as a...
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‘Four Battlegrounds’ shaping the U.S. and China’s AI race
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Mississippi House panel OKs longer Medicaid after births
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi House committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would provide women with a full year of Medicaid coverage after giving birth, just days after Republican Gov.
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Netanyahu bows to U.S. pressure to distance Israel from Putin
Strengthening Russian-Iranian ties threaten the security not only of Ukraine, but also of Israel, according to senior politicians.
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Social Security could be reshaped as bipartisan group of senators considers increasing age requirement - Washington Examiner
A bipartisan group of senators is reportedly considering raising the age of retirement to receive Social Security benefits as part of broader efforts to overhaul the welfare program as a whole. Sens. Angus King (I-ME) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) are working toward revising the Social Security...
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Former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleads guilty to charges related to crypto exchange's collapse
Nishad Singh, former director of engineering at FTX, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related to the cryptocurrency exchange's collapse.
Tennessee GOP congressman was 'mistaken' on college degree
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles says he was “mistaken” when he said he graduated with an international relations degree after a local news outlet raised questions over whether the Republican had embellished his education.
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Pentagon tells Republicans 'no evidence' that weapons for Ukraine are being diverted
DoD's top policy official also says sending F-16s, if approved, would take at least 18 months.
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Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as prison sentence looms
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes recently gave birth to her second child. She's citing the event as another reason she should be allowed to delay the start of a more than 11-year prison sentence while her lawyers appeal her conviction for duping investors about the capabilities of her failed
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Kidnapped woman escapes driving away with hands bound and face covered: Police - Washington Examiner
Vermont State Police arrested a man and a woman Friday after a kidnapping victim escaped by driving away in a vehicle with her hands bound and face partially covered by duct tape. Authorities launched the investigation on Thursday after the St. Johnsbury Police Department, St. Johnsbury Fire...
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What the FBI found at the family home of the University of Idaho murder suspect
The search was conducted at the Pennsylvania home of Bryan Kohberger's parents.
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Biden faces dilemma in fight over large Alaska oil project
The Biden administration is weighing approval of a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities but environmentalists say runs counter to President Joe Biden’s climate goals.
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Judge on Steve Bannon trial: 'We can't keep dragging this out'
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, appeared in court Tuesday with a new crop of lawyers.
Gov. Evers looks to spend $1.8B on University of Wisconsin campuses
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers proposed Tuesday a $3.8 billion building projects fund, more than half of which would be allocated to the University of Wisconsin System.
Egypt and Hungary ink new deals as leaders seek closer ties
CAIRO (AP) — Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban on Tuesday thanked Egypt for its role in capping Europe-bound migration as the two countries inked a series of preliminary agreements in Cairo.
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What to know about Biden's other student loan repayment plan, to lower payments based on income
The student loan repayment changes would revise and expand the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan, an income-driven plan
Retired Democrat Bobby Rush dished out campaign cash to his wife prior to leaving Congress - Washington Examiner
A retired Democratic congressman, who has long come under scrutiny for campaign payments to family members, dished out hundreds of dollars more from his committee to his wife before leaving Congress, records show. Former Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars through...
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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
How does the student loan forgiveness plan work? And how did the issue wind up before the Supreme Court? Here's what you need to know.
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Evan Rachel Wood says she didn't pressure former Marilyn Manson accuser into making claims
Wood filed an opposition declaration to testimony from a former accuser of Marilyn Manson, including screenshots of the woman reaching out to her on social media.
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Jeremy Renner shares update about his recovery after snowplow accident
The “Hawkeye” actor posted a new video showing his physical therapy progress. He was hospitalized last month after being run over by a snowplow in Nevada.
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Biden student loan case: John Roberts invokes blocking Trump DACA challenge during arguments - Washington Examiner
During Supreme Court oral arguments over the Biden administration's $400 billion student debt relief plan, Chief Justice John Roberts referred to the Trump administration "acting on its own" to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, saying, "We blocked that effort" in 2020.At...
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Chinese state-linked paper lashes out at Elon Musk over lab leak theory
The warning came in an editorial published Monday by Global Times, a tabloid owned by the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
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China says it's been 'open and transparent' on COVID origins
China is pushing back at renewed suggestions the COVID-19 pandemic could have been the result of a lab leak, saying it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the virus’ origins.
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Paving the way for the world's first RSV vaccine, FDA advisers recommend two different shots
An FDA advisory committee has recommended that the agency approve two RSV vaccines for older people, one from Pfizer and another from GSK.
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Why a final answer on COVID-19’s origins remains out of reach
The Department of Energy’s recent conclusion that COVID-19 likely originated from a Chinese research lab has reignited debate over whether the pandemic occurred naturally or was the result of…
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How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections.
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Birx: US not doing enough to prevent another pandemic like COVID
Deborah Birx, a physician who served as former President Trump’s coronavirus response coordinator, said on Tuesday that the U.S. isn’t doing enough to prevent another pandemic like COVID-19. …
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More than three years after the advent of the coronavirus, the most fundamental question remains: Just where did it come from?
GOP senator's bill would give pro-life pregnancy centers security upgrades amid attacks
Idaho Senator James Risch, a Republican, introduced the Pregnancy Center Security Act to give grants to pro-life pregnancy centers for security upgrades after pro-abortion attacks.
FDA panel narrowly backs Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults
Federal health advisers have narrowly backed an experimental vaccine from Pfizer that could become the first shot to protect older adults against the respiratory illness known as RSV.
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Top senator demands answers from Energy Dept on lab leak reversal: 'I was never provided this report'
Sen. John Barrasso sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm demanding answers and a briefing regarding the Energy Department's assessment of the COVID lab leak theory.
Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday
Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Five takeaways from the big COVID-19 ‘lab leak’ story
The tangled story of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a new twist. On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal revealed that the Department of Energy had shifted its position, now holding that…
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Food banks expecting surge as Snap nutrition benefits cut
Come 1 March, participants in 32 states will lose a pandemic-era emergency bonus to their food benefits.
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One of the world's last cities with a mask mandate plans to drop it
After nearly three years, Hong Kong is ending its mask mandate requiring face coverings in most settings.
Iran investigates poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls with toxic gas
Many Iranians believe the toxic gas poisonings are a deliberate attempt to force schools to close.
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Pentagon to change promotion records for service members who refused COVID vaccine
The U.S. military services are currently revising records to ensure that service members who refused a COVID-19 vaccine are not passed over for promotion.
For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science
Five years ago, scientist He Jiankui shocked the world with claims that he created the first genetically edited babies.
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Energy Department finds COVID-19 most likely emerged from lab leak. Plus, are you procrastinating? Unproductive? Try 'body doubling': 5 Things podcast
Final state emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
California's coronavirus emergency declaration has ended. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the emergency to lift Tuesday.
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California Gov. Newsom officially ends COVID state of emergency nearly three years later
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially ended the state's COVID-19 state of emergency nearly three years after first issuing statewide stay-at-home orders.
