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The ‘none of these candidates’ option wins Nevada GOP primary, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The “none of these candidates” option has won in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot.House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections
In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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House GOP plots second Mayorkas impeachment vote after Johnson embarrassment - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt a brutal blow Tuesday evening after Republican dissenters caused upsets in two major floor votes on the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a billion-dollar aid bill for Israel. Mayorkas narrowly escaped being indicted by...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat's next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court
An appeals court panel unanimously rejected Trump’s claims that he is immune from prosecution, with the judges saying they cannot accept the idea.
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Israel aid bill sinks in House with 166 Democrats, 14 Republicans against
A bill aimed at providing emergency aid to Israel failed to pass on the House floor Tuesday despite getting a majority of support.
Biden blames Trump for expected defeat of border bill, tells Congress to 'show some spine'
Biden blames Trump for expected defeat of border bill, tells Congress to 'show some spine'
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Takeaways from the scathing appeals court ruling denying immunity to Donald Trump | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court said Tuesday that Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, flatly rejecting Trump’s arguments that he shouldn’t have to go on trial on federal election subversion charges.
www.cnn.comBorder security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'
Senate Republicans have backed away from the bipartisan border plan, stranding Biden with no clear way to advance aid for Ukraine through Congress.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's immunity claim in federal election interference case
A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case.
Why AP called the Nevada Democratic primary for Joe Biden
Since declaring Biden the winner, vote results in seven additional counties confirmed Biden’s win, most notably in Clark County, home of Las Vegas.
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Biden responds after Trump calls for an 'immediate' presidential debate
President Biden dismissed a challenge to an "immediate" debate from former President Trump on Monday, saying Trump has "nothing else to do."
OnPolitics: Takeaways as Trump, Biden fight over a border deal
A group of bipartisan senators revealed a proposal Sunday to target America's southern border. But Trump and Biden are split on the deal.
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Ronna McDaniel set to leave RNC in the spring
The situation is fluid. But it looks like the end is near for the chair.
www.politico.comWhy AP called the Nevada GOP primary for 'None of these candidates'
The top vote-getter in the Republican presidential primary in Nevada wasn’t Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot still in the race.
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House vote to impeach Mayorkas fails in stunning defeat for Republican leaders | CNN Politics
The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed Tuesday evening, a stunning blow to House Republicans who had pushed the effort as a key political goal.
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AI-generated Biden robocall linked to Texas companies, officials say
The FCC issued a cease-and-desist order Tuesday to Lingo Telecom, a Texas entity that carried the robocalls on its phone network.
www.politico.comTrump's fate and an obscure section of the Constitution collide at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will be taking its first look at the insurrection clause in a case in which the stakes couldn’t be higher.
apnews.comTrump’s last chance to stave off election-subversion trial: The Supreme Court
Here are three scenarios for how the Supreme Court could handle Trump’s imminent appeal.
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Tucker Carlson to interview Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Tucker Carlson claimed to be the first person from Western media to do so since the start of Moscow's invasion into Ukraine nearly two years ago.
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‘Surprised’ Lankford left hanging by GOP colleagues after border bill collapses - Washington Examiner
The Republican Party’s wholesale rejection of the bipartisan border security deal came at the expense of four months of work from one of their own. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) was the GOP’s lead negotiator on the agreement, which Republicans abandoned within two days of the legislative text being...
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Analysis: How a botched impeachment laid bare a GOP House that cannot function | CNN Politics
Once Mike Johnson’s speakership was merely implausible. Now it looks incompetent.
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McConnell declares border bill has 'no real chance'
A Senate deal on border security and Ukraine aid suffered a swift and total collapse Tuesday. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters the deal was effectively dead.
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House fails to pass standalone Israel aid bill as Senate package stalls
Additional aid for Israel faces an unclear path in Congress.
www.cbsnews.comGOP says Biden has all the power he needs to control the border. The reality is far more complicated
Build more border wall. Reinstate tough Trump-era immigration policies. Or simply shut it down. Congressional Republicans argue that President Joe Biden has all the authority he needs to halt the flow of migrants through the U.S.
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Tucker Carlson is in Russia to interview Putin. He’s already doing the bidding of the Kremlin | CNN Business
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin hasn’t been posted online yet, but he is already doing the Russian authoritarian’s bidding.
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GOP Sen. Cruz calls for McConnell to step down, Vance declares border bill 'unadulterated bulls---'
Group of Senate Republicans railed against the bipartisan border bill Tuesday afternoon and placed partial blame on leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for not "walking away" from the deal.
What to know about Supreme Court arguments over Trump, the Capitol attack and the ballot
The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be president again.
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The four Republicans who flipped on Johnson and killed the effort to impeach Mayorkas - Washington Examiner
Four Republican lawmakers flipped on their party and killed the effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a stunning vote Tuesday night. The lawmakers saved Mayorkas and voted with all Democrats, handing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) a massive loss. The impeachment...
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Donald Trump's failed immunity appeal is still a win for his delay strategy
The time it took to issue the decision has indefinitely delayed Mr Trump's election subversion trial.
www.bbc.comA record number of Americans can't afford their rent. Lawmakers are scrambling to help
A new Harvard University study found that half of U.S. renters are paying nearly a third of their income on rent.
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Trump immunity claim rejected by appeals court in 2020 election case
The federal appeals court in Washington said former President Donald Trump is not entitled to immunity from prosecution.
www.cbsnews.comDonald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley
Donald Trump has a well-worn playbook against women who challenge him. For now, it's Nikki Haley's turn.
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Biden admin sued for hiding John Kerry's staff, coordination with eco groups
FIRST ON FOX: The Biden administration was hit with a federal complaint Tuesday for allegedly failing to divulge the names of climate envoy John Kerry's taxpayer-funded staff.
Reporter sues Kansas town and various officials over police raid on her newspaper
Officers raided the newsroom as well as the publisher's home in August 2023.
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Judge in Trump fraud trial asks about possible perjury plea deal for Allen Weisselberg
The judge in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial indicated he's weighing how a potential perjury charge might factor into his final ruling.
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Speaker Johnson meets with Israeli counterpart Knesset speaker Amir Ohana
House Speaker Mike Johnson met his Israeli counterpart Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana at the Capitol on Tuesday.
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Biden urges Congress to pass border security and foreign aid bill, blaming Trump for crumbling GOP support
"All indications are this bill won't even more forward to the Senate floor. Why? A simple reason — Donald Trump," President Biden said at the White House.
www.cbsnews.comYemen's Houthi rebels target 2 ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with ballistic missiles
The private security firm Ambrey identified the vessel as a Barbados-flagged, United Kingdom-owned cargo ship.
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Adams defends prepaid migrant cards, part of $53M NYC pilot program: 'Not giving people American Express'
Mayor Eric Adams told state lawmakers Tuesday that a pilot program giving migrants cards to buy food, baby supplies will save New York City $6.7 million per year.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed the possibility of stepping down during a private meeting with former President Donald Trump.
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Biden’s classified document investigation is finished and could be released in days: Report - Washington Examiner
Special counsel Robert Hur has reportedly completed his investigation into President Joe Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and will likely release his final report in the coming days. No specific dates for the report or details on the investigation have been released so far...
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Did a witness in Trump's fraud case lie under oath? A New York judge wants answers.
The New York judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud case asked lawyers for both sides to respond to allegations of perjury by a witness.
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California storm updates: State of emergency in effect as flooding, mudslides hit Southern California
Updates on the dangerous weather conditions affecting nearly the entire state of California this week.
Trump not immune from prosecution in 2020 election case, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that former President Trump is not immune from prosecution in the 2020 federal election case.
Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer
President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November. With 10 months to go until Election Day, the Democratic incumbent is all in on minimalist events — visits to a boba tea store, a family’s kitchen and a barbershop, for example — rather than big rallies.
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Why the GOP wants to impeach Mayorkas but not pass the border deal | CNN Politics
Choosing governance over grievance rarely works in Donald Trump’s Republican Party.
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Mother of school shooter found guilty
The mother of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. It's Tuesday's news.
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Trump is not immune in 2020 election interference case, appeals court rules
Trump is likely to ask the Supreme Court to intervene to further delay the trial in Washington, D.C.
www.nbcnews.comIt's a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by
Bartender Catey Regis's pricey misadventure of buying a used car recently speaks to why voters are worrying about the U.S. economy going into this year’s presidential election.
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Facing little opposition, Joe Biden easily wins Nevada Democratic primary
NBC News projects a Biden primary win in Nevada, with the president well on his way to formally reclaiming the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 714
As the war enters its 714th day, these are the main developments.
Despite Trump's absence in Nevada GOP primary, Haley finishes second behind "none of these candidates"
Former President Donald Trump did not appear on the ballot.
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House fails to pass stand-alone Israel aid bill in another blow to Johnson - Washington Examiner
The House failed to pass a stand-alone bill to provide billions in military assistance to Israel and U.S. forces in the region, with lawmakers on both sides voting against the measure. The bill came up short, with 250 lawmakers voting for the measure and 180 voting against it. The bill was...
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Country singer Toby Keith dies at 62
The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer died Monday night surrounded by his family, a short statement said.
www.nbcnews.comBiden plans to hold a March fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton in New York
President Joe Biden is teaming up with predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton next month for a New York fundraiser aimed at powering up donations for his reelection campaign.
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King Charles seen for first time since diagnosis as Prince Harry arrives in the UK
King Charles travelled to Sandringham after meeting his son, Prince Harry, who flew in from US.
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Netanyahu vows to continue war as Gaza death toll nears 28,000
The Israeli PM says in a press conference that Gaza war will continue after receiving Hamas response to truce deal.
Florida asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion rights amendment off the November ballot
Lawyers trying to keep an abortion-rights measure off the Florida ballot told the state Supreme Court that the proposed amendment is deceptive.
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Special counsel in Biden classified docs probe expects to issue report 'in coming days': Sources
The special counsel investigating classified documents found at several properties associated with President Biden is expected to release his report in the coming days.
Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel
Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state's war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny.
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WHO hasn't demanded surveillance powers; claim distorts proposed pandemic treaty | Fact check
A WHO spokesperson says the claim is false. It distorts recommendations found in a draft of a proposed treaty and confuses two types of surveillance.
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Turnout is sparse in Nevada primary contests where voters have few choices on the ballot
Former President Donald Trump isn't on Tuesday's ballot, but he will be on Thursday's caucus ballot, which will be used to allocate the state's delegates.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 2/6/2024
Most of Wall Street ticked higher as the bond market calmed down following some sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday and nearly returned to its record set at the end of last week.
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Alejandro Mayorkas: House Republicans fail to impeach US homeland security secretary
Republicans accused the homeland security boss of failing to secure the US-Mexico border.
www.bbc.comQatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Cairo for a meeting with Egyptian leaders that will concentrate mainly on negotiating a cease-fire.
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Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges
A U.S. State Department contractor responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Biden denounces Mayorkas impeachment effort as 'baseless' and 'unconstitutional'
The president made his most forceful condemnation yet of the House GOP's push to bring a resolution to impeach Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the floor.
www.nbcnews.comKing Charles III's cancer diagnosis lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace
King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis heaps more pressure on the British monarchy, which is still evolving after the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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White House needles Johnson after failed Mayorkas impeachment vote - Washington Examiner
The White House is underscoring how Republicans sided with Democrats to temporarily delay the House GOP's attempts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis. “Clearly," there is "bipartisan agreement" that House Republicans' impeachment effort is...
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‘I’m fed up’: Frustrations grow as ADHD drug shortage continues
The supply of Adderall has improved, but other brand name and generic medications, such as Ritalin, are still hard to come by, doctors say.
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DOE launches investigation into Harvard following Islamophobia, anti-Arab complaint
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Harvard University for discrimination after Arab and Muslim students filed a civil rights complaint.
Pakistan's election: Who's running, what's the mood and will anything change?
Pakistanis are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament in a race that essentially boils down to two top parties.
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Ronna McDaniel offers Trump her resignation as RNC head
It comes after Donald Trump hinted that the Republican chairwoman should leave her post.
www.bbc.comESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are planning a sports streaming platform in the fall
The platform will include games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR and college sports, including the NCAA Tournament, as well as golf, tennis and the FIFA World Cup.
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Legislative staffer suspended after confrontation with 'Tennessee Three' member
A Tennessee legislative staffer has been placed on leave after Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones said the staffer yelled at him in a hallway
Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash. He was 74
Sebastián Piñera, the two-time former president of Chile, who faced social upheaval followed by a pandemic in his second term, died in a helicopter crash. He was 74.
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House rejects push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as border fight rages
The House voted mostly along party lines but did not impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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US House rejects Israel-only bill; Ukraine-Israel-border bill shaky
Republicans harden positions as probable presidential candidate Donald Trump increases pressure.
Who might Trump pick to be vice president? Here are 7 possibilities
Who might be Trump's choice to be his vice president in 2024? Here are the names of some possible 2024 VP picks.
www.cbsnews.comActor Gina Carano sues Lucasfilm and Disney over her firing from 'The Mandalorian'
Actor Gina Carano has sued Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Co. over her 2021 firing from the TV series “The Mandalorian,” saying she was let go for expressing right-wing views on social media.
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Trump plans to stay away from Supreme Court arguments after turning past court appearances into campaign stops | CNN Politics
After turning several recent trials and court hearings into campaign stops, Donald Trump is not expected to be in the room when the highest court in the land takes up the question of his ballot eligibility, sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.
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Suburban women helped Biden win in 2020, and he’s trying to keep them in his coalition this year
His campaign is already running ads targeting female voters in places like Michigan.
www.nbcnews.comFormer rebel leader arrives in Haiti's capital as protests against prime minister gain momentum
A former rebel leader has made a surprise appearance in Haiti’s capital amid large protests across the country for the second consecutive day, demanding the ouster of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
apnews.comIRS expects to collect hundreds of billions more in overdue and unpaid taxes thanks to new funding
The IRS says it expects to collect hundreds of billions of dollars more in overdue and unpaid taxes than previously anticipated using funding provided to the agency.
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Masters tied with Hamadeh for Arizona House as Trump factors into race: Internal poll - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Blake Masters, who lost his Senate bid in Arizona last cycle and is running to represent the state’s 8th Congressional District, is tied with a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump in a crowded primary for the deep-red Arizona House seat, according to an internal polling...
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Alejandro Mayorkas survives House impeachment vote as GOP lawmakers defect
Republicans targeted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
www.cbsnews.comTrump, on eve of fundraiser with Anheuser-Busch lobbyist, defends company
“Perhaps,” he asked, the beer giant deserves a “second chance?”
www.politico.comPakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players in Thursday's vote
Forty-four political parties are vying for a share of the 266 seats that are up for grabs in the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament.
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'People will keep dying': Fentanyl crisis grips Mexico's border cities
More Mexicans are consuming the deadly drug, leading to a spike in overdoses.
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Top HHS official warns of ‘medical refugees’
Rachel Levine came to HHS in 2021 to oversee the department’s post-pandemic pivot.
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FAA chief promises "more boots on the ground" to track Boeing
The plane manufacturer's employees are being encouraged to use a FAA hotline to report any safety concerns, the agency's leader says.
www.cbsnews.comWest African bloc asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that's caused an uproar
West Africa’s regional bloc says authorities in Senegal should hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months.
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KJP dodges question on Biden’s mental health after he claimed to recently meet with long-dead French leader
Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday dodged a question on President Biden’s mental health after the president said he met with a French president who died in 1996.
Why GOP holdouts killed effort to impeach Mayorkas: ‘Worst Cabinet official’ but no crime - Washington Examiner
The House rejected an effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday after four Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the measure, dealing a blow to GOP leadership. Republican lawmakers sought to impeach Mayorkas on two charges, including willful and systemic...
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The House rejected a bill that would have provided $17.6 billion in Israel aid. Here's why.
The legislation faced fierce opposition from multiple corners of the lower chamber and required significant bipartisan support.
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In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent
Malaysia tells UN review it has no plans to change system under which refugees are considered undocumented migrants.
Trump suffers a major legal setback
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Trump’s legal battles are at a critical moment with major implications for the 2024 election | CNN Politics
Critical days are ahead in Donald Trump’s multiple legal battles.
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Michigan activists launch campaign urging Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary
The "Listen to Michigan" campaign aims to pressure the Biden administration to support a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
www.nbcnews.comAzerbaijan's Aliyev appears headed to a landslide win in election called after retaking Karabakh
The elections in Azerbaijan are being held shortly before those in Russia, in which President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to extend his 24-year rule.
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In case over Trump's ballot eligibility, concerned voters make their own pitches to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's case over former President Donald Trump's ballot eligibility has attracted more than a dozen filings from voters who have felt compelled to express their views.
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Biden slams Trump on blowing up border deal: 'He'd rather weaponize this issue than actually solve it'
Senate Republicans will block a bipartisan border security bill months in the making – which they demanded in exchange for additional aid to Ukraine.
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The top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'
The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that his agency is midway through a review of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer.
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How NASA’s PACE mission hopes to examine oceanic and atmospheric mysteries
NASA's PACE mission stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud and ocean Ecosystem.
Former UFO boss: Pentagon needs to be less secretive
Sean Kirkpatrick says the Defense Department would have benefited from engaging with the public on unknown aircraft.
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Conservative GOP senators say time is up on McConnell and his ‘failing’ leadership - Washington Examiner
A group of conservative Republican senators is taking a victory lap after it appeared a bipartisan proposal intended to decrease border crossings had no path forward in the Senate on Tuesday while also questioning Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) leadership for allowing a deal to emerge...
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China gets ready to celebrate Year of the Dragon
China is gearing up for the lunar new year and the Year of the Dragon. Celebrations have already started, with fairs honoring the mythical beasts. (Feb. 5.)
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Blinken says Hamas response on hostages and ceasefire deal ‘creates space for agreement to be reached’ | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the response from Hamas on a deal to free the remaining hostages and reach a sustained pause in fighting in Gaza “creates space for agreement to be reached,” despite containing what he called “some clear nonstarters.”
www.cnn.comConflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?
Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are disrupting a key trade route for energy supplies to Europe.
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70 New York City housing employees charged in largest single-day bribery bust in DOJ history
Seventy current and former employees are alleged to have received cash from contractors in exchange for Housing Authority “no-bid” contracts, federal officials said.
www.nbcnews.comPrince Harry arrives in London after his father, King Charles III, is diagnosed with cancer
Britain's prime minister says that King Charles III’s cancer was caught early and the monarch will “crack on” with his constitutional duties.
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Iran is not directing Houthis or other groups to launch attacks, Iran’s U.N. envoy says
Amir Saied Iravani told Lester Holt in an interview that Iran is not directing the “resistance” groups in Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere.
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Former Thai PM Thaksin charged with royal insult
Jailed former leader the latest to face prosecution under Thailand’s strict laws protecting monarchy against criticism.
Nikki Haley will lose Nevada GOP primary to ‘none of these candidates’ as Biden notches Democratic win | CNN Politics
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will lose Nevada’s non-binding Republican primary to “none of these candidates,” an option Nevada voters have to express their dissatisfaction with all of the candidates on the ballot, CNN projects.
www.cnn.comColombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappings
Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months.
apnews.comEven without Trump on the ballot, Nikki Haley loses Nevada GOP primary to 'None of These Candidates'
Haley was the only currently running major presidential candidate to appear on the state's GOP primary ballot.
House Judiciary Committee sues FBI agent for defying subpoena in government, Big Tech collusion probe
The House Judiciary Committee is suing an FBI agent for defying a subpoena related to the government’s alleged collusion with social media companies to censor speech, Fox News Digital has learned.
How each US House member voted on failed Mayorkas impeachment | CNN Politics
See how each member of the House voted on the failed Republican effort to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Biden’s border bill deepens presidential battle lines - Washington Examiner
Deeply entrenched battle lines have been drawn in the sand in the days since Senate negotiators released their bipartisan border deal endorsed by President Joe Biden.On one side lies the president and more establishment lawmakers, while on the other lies former President Donald Trump and his...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN rights body warns of 'pattern of harassment' against Imran Khan's party ahead of election
The United Nation's top human rights body warned of a “pattern of harassment” against members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of this week’s parliamentary election.
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Who are the 3 House Republicans who voted against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas?
Who are the three House Republicans who voted against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas?
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South Carolina Dems wanted to prove they should be first. The turnout was underwhelming.
South Carolina beat New Hampshire’s primary turnout by just 7,000 votes — and Biden wasn’t even on the ballot in the Northeastern state.
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Why Nevada's holding a GOP caucus and primary for 2024
Donald Trump won't be on the primary ballot, opting instead to appear on the caucus ballot later this week.
www.cbsnews.comThe death toll from Chile's wildfires reaches 131, and more than 300 people are missing
The death toll from wildfires that ravaged central Chile for several days has increased to 131. More than 300 people were still missing as the blazes appear to be burning themselves out.
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New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago
Phillip Mehrtens, who was flying for Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province.
‘Literally off his rocker’: Why Trump is fixated on Indiana
Trump’s focus on the heavily Republican state has become a bizarre subplot of the 2024 primary.
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What Jennifer Crumbley guilty verdict could mean for parents of other mass shooters
Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over her son's 2021 school shooting. What does this ruling mean for parents of mass shooters?
Israeli intelligence confirms dozens of hostages thought to be alive in Gaza are dead: report
Dozens of Israeli citizens thought to be alive and in Hamas custody in Gaza are now confirmed to be dead, according to an internal Israeli report.
Syria says Israeli airstrikes over Homs have killed and wounded civilians
Syria's military says Israeli airstrikes over Syria’s central city of Homs and nearby areas have killed and wounded civilians.
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Nikki Haley has cornered a donor market in the GOP primaries — but she needs much more
New data shows Haley's 2024 campaign is raking in online donations from areas with higher concentrations of people with college degrees.
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Jonathan Majors sentencing in domestic violence case postponed to April
Actor Jonathan Majors had been scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday after a jury found him guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend last year.
Trump changes tune and wants to debate Biden: ‘For the good of the country’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has avoided debating his Republican primary opponents, but now, as the overwhelming favorite for the GOP nomination, he wants to debate his likely general election opponent. Trump said he would like to debate President Joe Biden "now" while appearing on the Dan...
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Johnson plows ahead on Israel aid vote despite growing signs of failure
Both conservatives and Democratic leaders oppose the legislation, which provides $17.6 billion to Israel without spending cuts elsewhere.
www.politico.comDutch coalition talks falter as 1 out of the 4 leaders in talks to form a new government walks out
Weeks of negotiations to form a new ruling coalition in the Netherlands led by anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders appeared to have ended fruitlessly.
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Backed by Elon Musk, Gina Carano sues Disney over ‘Mandalorian’ firing
Carano alleges she was fired for voicing right-wing opinions on social media.
www.nbcnews.comAdult dancers in Washington state want a strippers' bill of rights. Here's how it could help them
The bills are the culmination of six years of advocacy work by Strippers Are Workers.
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A year of survival: Life in the Turkey-Syria earthquake zone
Al Jazeera's podcast The Take followed people affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes through their journeys of grief, displacement and recovery
South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates
The Transformation Project sued the state last year claiming its decision to terminate a contract with the group "was based purely on national politics."
www.nbcnews.comGeorgia Senate passes bill to revive oversight panel that critics say is aimed at Trump prosecution
Georgia's Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would revive a new commission that some Democrats say is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Fani Willis' prosecution of former President Donald Trump. “This has never been about the district attorney from Fulton County,” Robertson said on the...
A computer scientist says he's the mystery creator of bitcoin. A London judge aims to find the truth
An Australian computer scientist who says he's the mystery creator behind bitcoin has testified in a London court about the cryptocurrency's origins.
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Nuclear is fusing Republicans and Democrats
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House fails in vote to impeach Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis
The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas failed by a count of 214-216, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats.
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Trump prosecutors should be 'alarmed' by public being evenly divided over case, says legal analyst
Elie Honig, a CNN legal analyst, warned on Tuesday that Trump's prosecutors should be alarmed by new polling showing just 45% of Americans think he acted illegally.
Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say
Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an op-ed piece that called a Detroit suburb “America's jihad capital.” State Rep.
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Worse than you can imagine: Haley loses to 'none of these candidates' in Nevada
The defeat, while symbolic, was a major embarrassment for the former South Carolina governor.
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Trump slams presidential immunity denial: ‘Not what our founders wanted’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump slammed a presidential immunity ruling on Tuesday after a federal appeals court ruled he could not invoke the privilege in relation to charges on his alleged efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump claimed the ruling was "not what our...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN nuclear chief says security is still fragile at Ukraine's Russian-occupied nuclear power plant
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog says security at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains fragile amid recent staff cuts enacted by Russian authorities occupying the facility.
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RNC Chair McDaniel has offered to step down following South Carolina primary | CNN Politics
RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has offered to leave her position following the South Carolina primary later this month to allow former President Donald Trump to install his own leaders of the party, two party advisers tell CNN. She has also discussed those plans with Trump, according to a person...
www.cnn.comBluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up
The Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged from its cocoon and is now allowing anyone to create an account and join the service.
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Recalled dairy products may be linked to listeria outbreak in 11 states, CDC warns
The CDC announced a multistate listeria outbreak may be linked to recalled cheeses and dairy products. The outbreak has led to at least two deaths so far.
South Koreans stay calm as they see showmanship in the North's escalating threats
North Korea’s recent escalation of threats and endless tests of weapons aimed toward South Korea haven't done much to upset the calm in Seoul.
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Johnson rips Biden’s threat to veto $17B Israel aid bill as ‘act of betrayal’
The White House issued a veto threat against the standalone Israel aid bill that House Republicans are looking to get a vote on Tuesday.
Biden gets handed an immigration policy opening from the GOP. Can he take it?
Not everyone in the party is confident in the White House’s ability to turn lemons into lemonade.
www.politico.comLive updates | Hamas reacts to cease-fire proposal as Blinken makes Mideast diplomacy tour
Israel’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory, United Nations humanitarian monitors said.
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Why did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal Family and where do they get their money?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not funded by the Royal Family and have various commercial deals.
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Rio de Janeiro declares dengue public health emergency ahead of Carnival
The outbreak wasn’t expected to derail Carnival, which officially starts Friday evening, but it has prompted a slew of special measures in hope of containing the illness.
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Lower healthcare spending by better measuring the benefits of prevention - Washington Examiner
The nation’s fiscal vital signs are failing, and following the footprints of healthcare costs reveals why we are facing such a difficult prognosis. Washington’s insatiable appetite for spending on major health programs is a principal cause of our ever-expanding waistline of red ink. Focusing...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNTSB says bolts on Boeing jetliner were missing before a panel blew out in midflight last month
Bolts that helped secure a panel to the frame of a Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the panel blew off the Alaska Airlines plane, NTSB says.
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McConnell admits defeat on border deal: 'It will not become law'
The news comes one day before Chuck Schumer plans to force a procedural vote to begin debate on the bill.
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Parents seek justice for baby who was decapitated during delivery at a Georgia hospital | CNN
A Georgia couple is seeking justice for the death last year of their baby during delivery at a Georgia hospital.
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‘Uneasy peace’: In Modi’s seat Varanasi, India’s next temple-mosque spat
A high court will hear the Mughal-era mosque’s case on February 6 after a local court allowed Hindu prayers inside.
Biden's foreign policy success stems from reversal of Trump's policies, expert says
President Biden's first three years in office have seen him confront several foreign policy challenges, with experts having mixed reviews on the president's performance.
Former Ohio sheriff's deputy charged with murder testifies that the man he shot brandished gun
A former Ohio sheriff's deputy has testified in his own defense in his murder trial. Jason Meade maintained that he feared for his life and the lives of others after Casey Goodson Jr. allegedly brandished a gun and aimed it at Meade.
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Suspect in hostage incident at Florida bank shot and killed by SWAT sniper: Sheriff
A suspect in a hostage incident at a Florida bank was shot and killed by a SWAT sniper, and the two hostages were unharmed, authorities said.
Biden urges Congress to pass bipartisan immigration bill, says Republicans are 'caving' to Trump's demands
Former President Donald Trump has been urging lawmakers from his party to tank the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up on Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.comCough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway
Schools are confronting soaring absence rates. Some are calling for parents to send their children to class even if they are not feeling 100% well.
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Government prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team file papers asking Judge Aileen Cannon to reconsider her “clear error” in granting a request from lawyers for former President Donald Trump to reveal the identity of certain witnesses in the classified documents case.
Austin agrees to testify at House hearing on his secret hospitalization
The defense secretary will face tough questions about his decision to shield his medical condition from top national security officials.
www.politico.comSlain CEO's parents implore Maryland lawmakers to end good behavior credits for rapists
The parents of slain Baltimore tech CEO Pava Marie LaPere are urging Maryland lawmakers to end good behavior credits leading to early prison release for people incarcerated for first-degree rape.
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Nevada primary takeaways: 'None' beats Haley. Trump wasn't on GOP ballot. Biden wins Dems
Nikki Haley lost to "none of these candidates" in a Nevada primary Tuesday in which she was the only major GOP candidate. Biden won easily.
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Washington gun shop and its former owner to pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammo magazines
A suburban Seattle gun shop and its former owner will pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammunition magazines despite a Washington state ban.
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What Ronald Reagan told PBS in 1979 reveals about the American Dream then, and now
Every year on February 6th, America gets to celebrate anew the birth of its 40th President, Ronald Reagan.
Virginia Senate considers bill that would make it harder for students to participate in school sports - Washington Examiner
Stella Pekarsky, a Virginia state senator and former Fairfax County school board member, has introduced a bill that would require students to undergo a mental health evaluation before they can participate in K-12 public school sports. It appears that one of Pekarsky’s first acts after her...
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Philadelphia man exonerated after nearly 40 years in prison
A man incarcerated for nearly 40 years was released from prison on Monday after a judge ruled his conviction be overturned.
Prosecutor: Man accused of killing 2 Alaska Native women recorded images of both victims
A man accused of murdering two Alaska Native women recorded images of both of his victims, and the break in the case came when a third woman stole the man’s phone and provided police with photos and videos of one of the killings.
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Senate Republicans knife bipartisan border security bill, declaring it dead
After a Senate Republican meeting, McConnell told reporters it's clear "we have no real chance here to make a law" on border security. The move jeopardizes Ukraine and Israel aid.
www.nbcnews.comFormer top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted of mortgage fraud
The federal criminal charges stemmed from allegations that Mosby claimed a pandemic-related hardship to make early withdrawals from her retirement account, then used that money for down payments on the Florida properties.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday he is expanding his troops' control of the southern US border to protect it from a migrant "invasion," as President Joe Biden's administration accuses him of overstepping his authority.Abbott, a staunch supporter of former president Donald Trump, who made...
US officials still seek information 1 year after 4 bald eagles found shot dead
Federal and state officials are still seeking leads nearly one year after four bald eagles were found shot dead in Arkansas.
Tennessee man who was working with militias planned to act as a sniper and attack Southern border, feds say
Paul Faye was arrested Monday after he allegedly sold an undercover agent working with the FBI an unregistered suppressor for an AK-47, according to federal court records.
www.nbcnews.comBallots without barcodes pushed by Georgia GOP in election-law blitz aimed at Trump supporters
Georgia senators have passed a bill to remove barcodes from ballots. The measure would mandate that printed text on ballots must be used to count votes, rather than a QR code.
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How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.
www.bbc.comA Mississippi poultry plant is being sued by a woman whose 16-year-old son died working there
The mother of a 16-year-old who died in a workplace accident at a Mississippi poultry factory is suing the companies that hired and employed him.
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Sri Lanka: What's killing so many of the country's iconic elephants?
If deaths continue at the current rate, Sri Lanka could lose 70% of its elephants, experts say.
www.bbc.comGM's troubled robotaxi service faces another round of public ridicule in regulatoryhearing
General Motors’ troubled robotaxi service Cruise has endured a public lashing from a California judge.
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Taylor Swift mania moves to Tokyo, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl | CNN
Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight trackers.
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House weaponization panel subpoenas National Science Foundation over misinformation research - Washington Examiner
The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government subpoenaed the National Science Foundation on Tuesday, saying the agency failed to provide details on funding given to misinformation researchers that Republicans say amounted to online censorship. The NSF...
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GOP lawmakers rake FAA over migrants at airports
Republicans have prodded the FAA to use its authority to force airports to stop the practice, which they worry could be expanded.
www.politico.comIvey says 'now is the time' for a statewide vote on lottery and gambling bills
Alabama lawmakers have begun the 2024 legislative session with votes on bills pertaining to school vouchers, gambling and elections ahead of them.
apnews.comSBF thought Tom Brady was a superior — and better-looking — alternative to Trump for president: report
According to Puck, Sam Bankman-Fried wanted Tom Brady to run for president against GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.
Millennials are running up more debt than ever before | CNN Business
Americans — particularly Millennials and those with lower incomes — are becoming increasingly overextended financially: Credit card and auto loan delinquencies have not only surpassed pre-pandemic levels, they’re the highest they’ve been in more than a decade.
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Why isn’t the Biden administration suing Texas for taking over the job of Border Patrol?
An ex-DHS official said taking on the GOP-led state would light yet another fire when the administration wants to appear tougher on border security.
www.nbcnews.comWitness testifies accused killer pressured him to destroy evidence in Jennifer Dulos murder case
A witness has testified that the estranged husband of Connecticut mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos pressured him to get rid of items that would later become evidence in the investigation of her 2019 killing.
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King Charles's cancer was 'caught early', Rishi Sunak says
Prime minister tells the BBC he is in "regular contact" with King Charles III following his diagnosis.
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Tim Scott responds to Trump considering him for vice president: 'The only thing I can tell you is...'
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded to President Trump's consideration of him for vice president by saying he didn't want to take his "eye off the ball" on getting him elected.
Deputies fatally shoot machete-wielding man inside California supermarket
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies say they shot and killed a man armed with two machetes after he charged at them inside a supermarket in Lancaster
Las Vegas teachers' group sues to stop tax money from funding A's stadium plan
A political group backed by teachers is suing to keep taxpayer money from being spent on a baseball stadium to relocate the Oakland Athletics to the Las Vegas Strip.
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