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McCarthy rejects Democrats Schiff and Swalwell from House Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday night rejected the reappointments of Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, both D-Calif., to the powerful House Intelligence Committee -- fulfilling a promise McCarthy made even before he won the gavel.
Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden
The discovery of classified documents at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home is complicating efforts by congressional Republicans to coordinate their lines of attack on President Biden’s handli…
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McConnell says any debt ceiling solution will come from McCarthy and Biden
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and then-Vice President Joe Biden negotiated on the debt ceiling in 2011.
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McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if investigation finds he broke law - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) will be removed from Congress if an investigation finds that he broke the law. Santos is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted from revelations that the freshman...
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Former presidents coy on classified documents as senator suggests ‘they’re all sitting on stuff’ - Washington Examiner
The news that former Vice President Mike Pence had classified documents in his home, joining President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, has Capitol Hill wondering what a sweep of all living former presidents’ and vice presidents’ residences and offices would uncover.On Tuesday, the...
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Proud Boys expecting 'civil war' before Jan. 6, witness says
A witness at the Capitol riot trial of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says that the month before the riot, members of the far-right extremist group were growing increasingly angry about the outcome of the 2020 election and were expecting a “civil war."
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Germany confirms it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks
Russia has downplayed the impact of the move, saying Western tanks will "burn like all the rest".
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National Archives considering asking past presidents and vice presidents to look again for classified materials | CNN Politics
The National Archives is looking into sending letters to all living former presidents and vice presidents, asking them to go through their records to ensure there are no classified materials, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Biden meets with Democratic leaders as debt showdown looms
President Joe Biden has hosted the Democratic congressional leaders at the White House. The Tuesday afternoon meeting came as Democrats are staring down a debt ceiling crisis and running up against a new House Republican majority eager for confrontation.
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Is America’s system for handling classified documents broken?
Far too many documents are classified, and gatekeepers charged with tracking the secret papers are struggling to keep up, experts say.
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WATCH: MTG to introduce legislation labeling antifa as ‘domestic terrorists’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced Monday that she intends to introduce legislation declaring antifa "domestic terrorists." "America is just sick and tired of antifa," Greene told Fox News host Tucker Carlson. "Look at what they've done over years now. Just from 2020, they're...
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These Republicans will serve on panels to probe COVID-19, ‘weaponization’ of government
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has released the names of the Republicans who will serve on a pair of subcommittees as part of the GOP’s promise to launch investigations into the Bide…
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Discovery of classified docs clashes with Pence’s previous comments
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s team disclosed Tuesday that documents with classified markings were found in his Indiana home last week, an announcement that cuts against his repeated statements…
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Republican lawmakers say Biden is prioritizing ‘woke ideology’ over border crisis: 'absolute failures'
A group of GOP lawmakers held a press conference Tuesday in which they accused President Biden of prioritizing a "woke ideology" over the border crisis.
Arkansas Senate OKs drag show restrictions; heads to House
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved legislation restricting the locations of drag shows by classifying them the same way as strip clubs and adult theaters, despite criticism that the move was overly broad and discriminates against the LGBTQ community.
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Alex Murdaugh trial will be a battle over evidence as state reveals Snapchat video "critical" to case
The once-prominent South Carolina attorney's defense team is seeking to block some of the state's expert witness testimony.
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US finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials say | CNN Politics
The US is finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials familiar with the deliberations told CNN.
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Classified records pose conundrum stretching back to Carter
The mishandling of classified documents is not a problem unique to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Pence: Classified documents found at former vice-president's home
The files were passed to the FBI following their discovery by the former US vice-president's lawyer.
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Analysis: Trump seeks to exploit Pence’s discomfort | CNN Politics
Ex-Vice President Mike Pence has clear designs on Joe Biden’s job. But for now, the potential 2024 Republican candidate may have done the president a favor. And he might also have done one last service to his old boss, Donald Trump.
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‘Integrity matters’: McCarthy rejects Schiff and Swalwell from Intel Committee - Washington Examiner
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rejected Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff (CA) and Eric Swalwell (CA) from sitting on the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, alleging the California Democrats pose a national security risk. McCarthy previously vowed to boot Schiff, the former chairman of the...
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Former Trump UN ambassador Nikki Haley gears up for likely 2024 run for president
Nikki Haley, who was former President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, is gearing up for a likely 2024 run for president against her old boss.
Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Families from Uvalde on Tuesday pleaded with new urgency for tougher gun laws in the wake of a series of mass shootings in California, including the nation's deadliest act of gun violence since last year's attack at a Texas elementary school.
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AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says
The organization, which oversees the Advanced Placement program, said it would release “the official framework” of the course on Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month.
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Severe weather causes destruction in southeast Texas amid tornado outbreak
Severe weather caused significant damage across southeast Texas on Tuesday, as dangerous tornadoes were confirmed.
Senators bewildered by Pence classified document revelation
Senators on both sides of the aisle were caught off guard Tuesday by the news that classified documents were found at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence, materials that were ultim…
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GOP-controlled House passes Youngkin tax cut agenda
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates signed off Tuesday on a slate of business and personal income tax-reduction proposals from GOP Gov.
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Kansas dog shoots and kills owner in freak accident: Police - Washington Examiner
A Kansas man died this weekend after his dog shot him with his own rifle in a freak hunting accident, police said. Joseph Austin Smith, 30, was killed Saturday morning when his dog stepped on a rifle in the backseat of his pickup truck and the bullet hit him in the front passenger seat, People
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Mike Pompeo's memoir stirs controversy with passages on Nikki Haley, Jamal Khashoggi
Mike Pompeo's new memoir is drawing fire over sections about his Trump administration colleague Nikki Haley and the slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Arizona Senate hopeful Ruben Gallego posts record-breaking fundraising haul in bid for Kyrsten Sinema's seat
More than 27,000 donations contributed to Gallego's haul, breaking a state record previously held by incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly, the campaign said.
New York legislature passes abortion, trans protections amendment
The New York legislature passed a constitutional amendment enshrining anti-discrimination rules for abortion and gender identity into law.
Fears of escalation after Myanmar air raids near India border
Five people were killed in the attacks, which struck the headquarters of the Chin National Front, an ethnic armed group.
Mexico wants $700 million from ex-official on trial in US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday his country wants to recover a big chunk of money from former Mexican security official Genaro Garcia Luna, who is on trial in New York.
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McCarthy says he'll block Schiff, Swalwell from Intel panel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is reiterating that he will block Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of California from serving on the House committee that oversees national intelligence.
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Actions of ex-agent Charles McGonigal do not represent the FBI, Wray tells bureau employees
Days after the arrest of ex-FBI agent Charles McGonigal, FBI Director Christopher Wray told employees that McGonigal's actions do not represent the rest of the bureau.
McCarthy plans to block Democrats Swalwell, Schiff from House Intelligence Committee
Democrats say it's political revenge for former Speaker Nancy Pelosi removing GOP Reps. Paul Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene in the last Congress.
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EXPLAINER: Comparing Trump, Biden, Pence classified papers
There are plenty of similarities — but also a major difference — among the classified-records situations of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Trump's vice president, Mike Pence.
apnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 1/24/2023
Stocks ended mixed on Wall Street after drifting between gains and losses as more big U.S. companies delivered their earnings reports for the last three months of 2022.
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Newsom renews call for federal action on gun safety after 2 mass shootings in California
The governor slammed Republicans and fellow Californian McCarthy: ‘Shame on them.’
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Jim Jordan to head new committee investigating ‘weaponization’ of FBI - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has been tapped to chair the new subcommittee investigating the "weaponization" of government agencies, one of the new Republican majority's top priorities. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appointed 12 Republicans to the panel, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), the...
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Georgia DA notes ‘imminent’ charging decisions in seeking to shield grand jury report
A Georgia prosecutor investigating whether former President Trump and his allies broke any laws as they sought to influence the outcome of the 2020 election has asked a judge to keep sealed a grand…
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Ukraine: Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw killed in Soledar rescue attempt
Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, family members say.
www.bbc.comNew GOP senator irks colleagues with Judiciary committee push
First-term Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt wants a spot on the coveted panel, and is even calling his colleagues asking if they'll step aside.
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Biden administration plans to send Ukraine battle tanks to help in its war with Russia
The Biden administration will send coveted battle tanks to Ukraine, a move expected to unlock Germany's reluctance to providing its Leopard 2 tanks.
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Monterey Park shooter was mad at the world, not just his ex, former acquaintance says
"He was hopeless and desperate," said a former tenant of the man.
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Analysis: Why California’s ‘strong’ gun laws are in danger | CNN Politics
Those gun laws – which are under threat thanks to a recent Supreme Court decision – only go so far in a country awash in guns, where there’s almost no action at the federal level, and where there is so much variation in gun laws from state to state and even within states.
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Mexico court: army doesn't have to tell police about arrests
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the armed forces do not have to advise civilian police when they make an arrest.
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Tyre Nichols suffered from 'extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating': Independent autopsy
Tyre Nichols, the Black man whose death at the hands of police officers, suffered from "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating," according to an autopsy.
National Archives misses House deadline to turn over Biden classified document information - Washington Examiner
National Archives officials missed a deadline set by the House Oversight Committee to turn over information related to President Joe Biden’s classified documents scandal in the first of what could become many attempts to slow-walk responses under the Biden administration. House Oversight...
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4 people arrested in alleged rape of LSU student who died after she was hit by car
East Baton Rouge authorities said two of the suspects raped Madison Brooks after taking her home from a bar following a night of drinking. She was later hit by a car and killed.
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Republicans' SPR bill leaves Democrats squirming over oil leasing: 'It's the process of balance'
Democratic House leaders criticized GOP legislation Tuesday for mandating additional oil and gas lease sales despite voting in favor of more leasing in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Tornado rips through Houston area as severe weather leaves tens of thousands in Texas without power
Utility poles and power lines were downed, and several vehicles, including a trailer, were damaged or flipped over in a parking lot.
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Wisconsin judge weighing case over incomplete addresses on ballots
Dane County, Wisconsin, Circuit Judge Nia Trammell is hearing a case concerning how much of a witness's address needs to be visible on an absentee ballot in order for it to be considered valid.
McCarthy names GOP members to run sweeping investigative panel
As expected, Rep. Jim Jordan will run the subcommittee. It will also include a handful of the speaker's allies and two of his detractors.
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Trump drops another lawsuit against New York attorney general
Former President Trump on Tuesday dropped a second lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) that sought to block her investigations into him and his businesses. Trump’s and James…
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20 GOP-led states ask federal judge to halt migrant sponsorship program
The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors.
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Official: Australia could deny Ye entry over antisemitism
An Australian government minister says rapper Ye could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia.
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Kansas Gov. Kelly accuses GOP legislature of 'distracting' public with 'wedge issues'
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly called for Republican officials to stop "distracting" themselves with "wedge issues" in public education.
Asia shares trading mixed, China markets closed for holidays
Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street indexes finished little changed, as investors awaited earnings results from major global companies.
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Judge convicts Capitol rioter who yelled Pelosi threats
A federal judge has convicted a Pennsylvania restaurant owner of storming the U.S. Capitol, where she screamed at police officers to bring out then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi so the pro-Trump mob could hang her.
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NASA to test revolutionary nuclear-powered rockets that reach Mars in record time - Washington Examiner
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced plans to test a new nuclear-powered rocket, saying it's capable of greatly reducing the time it would take to fly astronauts to Mars. The agency is partnering with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in what is being called...
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Julian Sands: California authorities say no trace of actor found
The British actor went missing 12 days ago during a hike in mountains near Los Angeles.
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Five people died and others were injured in crashes caused by a wrong-way driver in Wyoming
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, the Highway Patrol said.
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3 people shot and killed in Washington state; suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The suspect died after borrowing a cell phone to call his mother, authorities said.
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Regulators nix proposal on California's last nuclear plant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In pointed language, federal regulators rebuffed a request Tuesday from the operator of California’s last nuclear power plant that could have smoothed its pathway to securing a longer operating life for its twin reactors.
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Who are the president's private attorneys and is Biden paying the legal bills?
Little is known about the team of attorneys representing Biden in the matter of the classified documents found at his office in the Penn Biden Center and at his home.
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Dems mobilize to defend Omar in face of GOP defections
McCarthy plans to hold a House vote to remove her from the Foreign Affairs panel, but it’s unclear that he’ll have enough support in his conference.
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Santos skips White House event for new members
President Biden on Tuesday evening hosted Democratic and Republican new members of Congress for a reception at the White House, but embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) did not attend. The recepti…
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Trump leads Biden in hypothetical rematch in 2024: Poll
Former President Trump has a three point lead over President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, according to a poll conducted by Emerson College.
Federal Reserve and the markets in standoff on rate hikes
Sooner or later, either Wall Street or the Federal Reserve has to blink. Nearly a year into the Fed’s drive to quash inflation by hiking interest rates at a blistering pace, investors still don’t seem to fully believe what the Fed warns is coming next: Higher rates through the end of the year, which
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Ship sinks between S. Korea and Japan; 2 dead, 8 missing
Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo vessel that sank, killing at least two.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends state's new sweeping gun ban
Gun rights advocates have filed at least three lawsuits challenging the state law.
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DOJ indicts Florida duo for threatening crisis pregnancy centers in wake of Dobbs decision overturning Roe
Two residents in Florida were indicted for allegedly attacking workers at reproductive health services facilities and spray-painting threats on the building.
Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy
Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.
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Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM
Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy.
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Investigation faults Liberian agency protecting rainforest
An independent investigation into logging in the Liberian rainforest found illegal operations “on a significant scale," with multiple missteps or breaches of law by the government agency charged with protecting those forests, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Associated Press.
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Egg price spike prompts demands for price-gouging probe
With egg costs more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging.
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Harris to visit California in wake of mass shootings
The vice president's home state has been plagued in the past few days by a spate of deadly shootings in Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay and Oakland.
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Texas K-9 sniffs out estimated $1.7 million worth of marijuana, mushroom-laced candy bars in traffic stop, deputies say
The driver and his grandmother were both arrested on multiple charges.
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In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
Officials say the U.S. is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians appeared to begin eroding.
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Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
Lessons learned from the debt ceiling standoff more than a decade ago are rippling through Washington.
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Biden offered DOJ to search 'every room' of Delaware house before latest classified docs were found
Biden offered for the Justice Department to search 'every room' of his Delaware house for government documents, in latest discovery.
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DOJ treating investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified docs the same, Garland says
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday that the Justice Department is treating the investigations into classified documents found at the homes of Joe Biden and Donald Trump the same.
Ukraine expects to get 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries, once Germany approves: Senior Ukrainian official
Twelve countries have agreed to supply Ukraine with around 100 Leopard 2 tanks if the German government gives its consent, a senior Ukrainian official told ABC News.
Charging decisions 'imminent' in Georgia election probe says DA, as judge mulls release of report
The judge hearing arguments over the release of the report by the Georgia grand jury probing efforts to overturn the 2020 election says that he will delay his decision.
Here’s what you need to know about the GOP bill to abolish the tax code
House conservatives are breathing new life into an old proposal to do away with income taxes, payroll taxes, estate taxes and even the IRS itself in favor of a supersized sales tax that would accou…
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Georgia election probe report to remain secret for now
A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release.
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Classified documents at Pence's home, too, his lawyer says
Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, according to his attorney.
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Florida joins 19 states to challenge Biden’s new immigration program
In recent weeks, hundreds of migrants fleeing Cuba and Haiti have made the dangerous 100-mile journey by boat to the Florida Keys.
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Mark Warner warns previous presidents, vice presidents to ‘check your closets’ for documents - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) offered a warning to past presidents and vice presidents to "check your closets" just hours after it was revealed more classified documents were recovered by the FBI, this time from the private residence of former Vice President Mike Pence. "I would have thought ... that...
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Thune urges Sinema to caucus with GOP to avoid three-way reelection race
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), one of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (Ariz.) best friends in the chamber, is urging the newly declared Independent lawmaker to caucus with Senate Republicans, whic…
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Trump tries to intervene as Navarro faces trial for defying Jan. 6 committee
Like Bannon, the former adviser is charged with contempt of Congress for failing to answer subpoenas.
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George Santos alleges he suffered an 'assassination attempt' in interview with Brazilian podcaster: report
George Santos, who admitted to "embellishments" on his resume, reportedly told a Brazilian podcaster last month he suffered an "assassination attempt" and needed police protection.
Georgia election probe report to remain secret for now
A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release.
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DeSantis beats Trump in poll; Georgia grand jury probe of Trump wraps up: recap
DeSantis beats Trump in new poll of anti-abortion voters, signaling his 2024 presidential election odds. Gallego will run for Sinema's Senate seat.
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SNOOP SCOOP: New GOP bill would put stop to IRS's $600 online reporting requirement
California Rep. Michelle Steel and Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty introduced the SNOOP Act to nix the IRS's new reporting requirement for online transactions over $600.
Newsom blasts Fox News primetime over gun coverage: ‘It’s a disgrace’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) criticized Fox News primetime hosts over coverage of mass shootings and gun violence in the U.S., calling it a “disgrace.” “It’s a disgrace …
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Ted Cruz isn’t serious about term limits. He’s just looking for attention. - Washington Examiner
A constitutional amendment for term limits offered by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is nothing more than demagoguery masquerading as a serious proposal. Unless substantially altered, it merits oblivion. The amendment would limit senators to just two six-year terms and House members to three two-year...
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Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Abdul Wasi Safi crossed the southern border illegally in late September after a trip that took him from Pakistan to Brazil to Mexico.
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U.S. Senator Josh Hawley wants to ban TikTok nationwide
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican and China hawk, said on Tuesday that he would introduce a bill to ban the short video app TikTok in the United States.
Officials say U.S. will send Ukraine tanks; 'Doomsday Clock' nears Armageddon
Germany is under intense pressure to decide whether to give the green light for German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine.
Ukraine corruption scandal claims several top officials
Several senior Ukrainian government officials have lost their jobs as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a burgeoning corruption scandal.
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Swalwell says McCarthy will ‘regret’ booting him off Intel: ‘I’m not going to be quiet’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will "regret" keeping him off the Intelligence Committee, promising to use his free time to be a thorn in the House speaker's side. McCarthy has vowed to keep Swalwell and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) off the Intelligence Committee and Rep. Ilhan...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDepleted Under Trump, a 'Traumatized' EPA Struggles With Its Mission
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top environmental agency is still reeling from the exodus of more than 1,200 scientists and policy experts during the Trump administration. The chemicals chief said her staff can’t keep up with a mounting workload. The enforcement unit is prosecuting fewer polluters...
RNC to consider resolution condemning Kanye West, Fuentes and antisemitism writ large
The resolution is being introduced by Shawn Steel, a committee member. It comes after Donald Trump’s infamous dinner.
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Freshman congresswoman boycotts Biden's White House reception for 118th Congress
A freshman congresswoman will not attend President Biden’s reception Tuesday for the new Congress, citing lack of action from the White House on the border.
Victor Navasky, journalist who led and shaped The Nation magazine, dies at 90
Navasky left an indelible mark on liberalism as a familiar name and face in the literary and political scene.
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Learning to lie: AI tools adept at creating disinformation
A popular online chatbot powered by artificial intelligence is proving to be adept at creating disinformation and propaganda.
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Germany set to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Der Spiegel reports | CNN
Germany is set to send its sought-after Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help bolster the country’s war effort, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday evening, attributing to unnamed sources. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to deliver the battle tanks following “months of debate,” according to...
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Trump leads Biden in hypothetical 2024 match-up: poll
Former President Trump holds a 3-point lead over President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, according to a new Emerson College poll released on Tuesday. Forty-four percent in the poll said the…
thehill.comDebt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
Lessons learned from the debt ceiling standoff more than a decade ago are rippling through Washington.
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At least 7 people killed in mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California
The suspect, believed to have worked at one of the two farms targeted, was in custody, authorities said.
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Electric truck charges for entire week, shows dismal 8 miles of range per day - Washington Examiner
A man left his Rivian R1T electric vehicle charging for an entire week, only to find it hadn’t charged much at all. The electric truck’s owner, who is from Phoenix, Arizona, told electric vehicle commentary site InsideEVs that the EV drew only 32 kWh, adding only 56 miles of range, which is...
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Biden administration raised concerns with Beijing over Chinese companies’ non-lethal aid in Russian war effort | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has raised concerns with China about evidence it has suggesting that Chinese companies have sold non-lethal equipment to Russia for use in Ukraine, in an effort to ascertain how much Beijing knows about the transactions, according to two US officials.
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Department of Justice accuses Google of monopolizing advertising technology
Internet giant has "corrupted legitimate competition," regulators allege in filing antitrust lawsuit.
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US considering sending dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials say
The Biden administration is leaning toward sending M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine and that a decision could be announced as early as this week, U.S. officials confirm
George Santos promised to explain himself within a week. It’s been a month.
More questions about his past have piled up.
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Belarus leader says he has been asked to seal a non-aggression pact with Ukraine
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that he had been asked to conclude a non-aggression pact with Ukraine, the Belta state news agency reported, citing comments that suggested he saw Kyiv as a potential threat.
Ex-Arkansas deputies seen striking man in video are charged
The video of the Aug. 21 encounter, in which the deputies appear to be beating a man on the ground, sparked outrage.
www.nbcnews.comVictor Navasky, journalist and historian, dies at 90
He was known for his books on political and cultural history, including “Naming Names" and "Kennedy Justice."
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Ukraine ousts several top officials amid anti-corruption push
Several top officials in the Ukrainian government were ousted from their positions on Monday and Tuesday in the largest anti-corruption sweep in Kyiv since the war with Russia began. The deputy hea…
thehill.comDeSantis calls to end jury unanimity for Florida death penalty cases
Republican governor suggests ‘super-majority’ should suffice in state that has required jury unanimity in capital cases since 2017
Jill Biden to present Inauguration Day dresses at the Smithsonian | CNN Politics
First lady Jill Biden will present both her Inauguration Day ensembles at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History on Wednesday, the White House announced, as part of the museum’s First Ladies Collection exhibition.
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Read the full Justice Department lawsuit against Google
The DOJ and eight states filed a lawsuit against the tech company Tuesday.
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Germany urges allies to train Ukrainians on Leopard tanks - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian forces should receive training on how to operate German-made Leopard main battle tanks, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius suggested as Western allies urge Berlin to send the tanks to Ukraine.“We are encouraging our partners — if they want to and if they have the possibility — to...
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Treasury tells Congress it will suspend some federal retirement investments after debt limit breach
The Treasury Department will suspend funding for a federal employee retirement benefit program until the debt ceiling is raised or suspended.
Democrats itch for fight with GOP on expelling lawmakers from committees
House Democrats are itching for a fight with the new GOP majority over who should qualify for committee assignments, tapping Reps. Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (Calif.) to sit on the Inte…
thehill.comUS finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials say | CNN Politics
The US is finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials familiar with the deliberations told CNN.
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Earth’s inner core may have ‘paused’ its rotation and reversed, new study suggests
Though it may sound alarming, researchers say this likely isn’t the first time this has happened.
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Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance
The Justice Department and eight states have filed an antitrust suit against Google. The suit seeks to shatter Google's alleged monopoly on the entire ecosystem of online advertising as a hurtful burden to advertisers, consumers and even the U.S. government.
apnews.comWashington Post publisher: ‘Shameful’ of Pompeo to spread ‘vile falsehoods’ about Khashoggi
The publisher of The Washington Post on Tuesday slammed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his comments on U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist at the paper who was killed by Saudi Arabia in 2018. Pompeo, who is considering a run for the Republican nomination for president...
Doctor who molested patients convicted of federal sex counts
A gynecologist who molested some of his patients during a decadeslong career has been convicted of federal charges that he enticed women to cross state lines so he could abuse them.
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Ghislaine Maxwell says she believes Jeffrey Epstein was 'murdered' in post-conviction prison interview: report
Convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell says she believes Jeffrey Epstein was "murdered" in first post-conviction interview, also saying she wishes she "never met" him.
NC Democrat calls hit-and-run in state-issued vehicle a 'serious mistake,' refuses to resign
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood, who has been charged in a hit-and-run incident on Dec. 8 in Raleigh, has issued an apology while Republicans are urging her to resign.
Treasury takes another 'extraordinary' step on debt limit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says in a letter to congressional leaders that she's suspending the reinvestment of some federal bonds in a government workers’ savings plan.
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Biden renews call for assault weapons ban, citing Half Moon Bay shootings
President Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban on Tuesday following a shooting in Half Moon Bay, Calif., that left several people dead. “Even as we await further details on these shoot…
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Sheriff seeking what drove 'mad man' to shoot up dance hall
Investigators searching for a motive in the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County history say a search of the gunman’s home discovered a rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and evidence he was manufacturing gun silencers.
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Adult Swim cuts ties with Justin Roiland following domestic abuse allegations
NBC News broke the news that Roiland had been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, in connection with a 2020 incident.
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Georgia DA investigating Trump for 2020 election interference says charging 'decisions are imminent' after grand jury report
Donald Trump is under investigation for possible crimes related to trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
Republican Rep. Spartz opposes McCarthy effort to boot Democrats from committees
In McCarthy's slim House majority, every vote is important.
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'Retire now or get fired': Senate predictions spell trouble for Democrats in 2024
The Cook Political Report released its Senate ratings, revealing several Democrats who are vulnerable next cycle as the party faces a daunting 2024 map.
Russia's military reforms respond to NATO's expansion, Ukraine -chief of general staff
Russia's new military reforms respond to possible NATO expansion and the use of Kyiv by the "collective West" to wage a hybrid war against Russia, the newly appointed general in charge of Russia's military operations in Ukraine said.
Here's the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration said it was an attempt at "indoctrinating" high school students.
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Gavin Newsom after Monterey Park shooting: "Second Amendment is becoming a suicide pact"
"Nothing about this is surprising. Everything about this is infuriating," the California governor told Norah O'Donnell.
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Mike Pence had classified documents at home, turned them over
FBI agents came to Pence’s Indiana home on the night of Jan. 19 to retrieve documents the former vice president had located a few days earlier, an aide indicated.
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Classified documents found at Mike Pence's home and turned over to DOJ: Lawyer
Classified documents have been found in the home of former Vice President Mike Pence and have been turned over to the FBI for review, multiple sources said.
Steube says he fractured pelvis, punctured lung in fall
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said he suffered a fractured pelvis, a punctured lung and several torn ligaments in his neck after falling 25 feet from a ladder on his property in Sarasota, Fla., last week. “I am blessed to have a great support team in my wife Jennifer as well as numerous friends and...
House Republicans demand search of Biden’s Senate records in classified documents case - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans are calling for a classified documents search at a university storing President Joe Biden's records from his Senate tenure as the investigation into the president's potential mishandling of materials heats up. Several watchdog groups said on Tuesday that DOJ special...
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Minnesota Gov. Walz proposes tax credit for 2.5 million families
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed tax credit checks of up to $2,600 for 2.5 million families in his latest announcement regarding his budget plan.
Yellen visits Zambian farm to showcase Africa's ag potential
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has visited sites in rural and urban Zambia to showcase Africa's potential to help solve the world's problems with food shortages.
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Monterey Park shooting victims: Dance studio regular among those who died, family says
Eleven people have died as a result of a mass shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California.
Cops took 5 hours to warn that dance hall shooter was loose
Lost in the aftermath of the Monterey Park, California, ballroom dance hall shooting that left 11 people dead is an alarming fact: It took five hours for authorities to alert the public that the gunman was on the loose.
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Attorneys liken Tyre Nichols' arrest to Rodney King beating
Attorneys for the family of a Black motorist who died after a violent encounter with Memphis police say officers beat Tyre Nichols for three minutes in a “savage” encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King.
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Trump asked North Korea’s Kim if he knew who Elton John was: Pompeo book
Former President Trump asked Kim Jong Un if he knew who Elton John was while seeking to explain his “Little Rocket Man” nickname for the North Korean leader, according to former Secretary of State …
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Debt ceiling fight threatens to deepen divide between GOP and corporate America
For decades, Wall Street and CEOs viewed Republicans as reliable allies. That sentiment has waned in recent years, with the debt limit standoff shining a spotlight on the tensions.
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Analysis: How the most unenviable job in Washington keeps getting harder | CNN Politics
Washington’s most impossible job gets harder by the day.
www.cnn.comWill the Real GOP Please Stand Up? A National Power Struggle Goes Local.
BUTLER, Pa. — Zach Scherer, a 20-year-old car salesman and Republican activist in Pennsylvania’s Butler County, decided to run for a seat on the county commission this year — a move that ordinarily would mean seeking the endorsement of local Republican Party leaders. In Butler County, this...
Republican senator unveils bills targeting Biden's climate agenda: 'Energy is the backbone of our economy'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a series of bills targeting energy security, marking the first pieces of legislation he has introduced as a senator.
Kevin McCarthy reportedly ‘will never leave’ Marjorie Taylor Greene
The far-right Republican congresswoman was a fierce advocate of the House speaker during the 15-vote marathon for the office
Putin's nuclear threats move Doomsday Clock closest ever to Armageddon, atomic scientists say
The 2023 countdown time on the clock is "90 seconds to midnight," 10 seconds closer to "doomsday" than it had been set at last year.
GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz opposes McCarthy’s push to oust Democrats from committees | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana announced on Tuesday that she opposes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s push to remove three Democrats – Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar – from committees.
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Georgia DA asks judge to keep Trump criminal probe report sealed, citing concern for 'future defendants'
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asked judge not to release a special grand jury report outlining its investigation into former President Donald Trump, reports said.
Extreme Israeli group takes root in US with fundraising bid
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli group raising funds for Jewish extremists convicted in some of the country’s most notorious hate crimes is collecting tax-exempt donations from Americans, according to findings by The Associated Press and the Israeli investigative platform Shomrim.
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Biden Senate records should be searched in classified documents case, watchdogs say - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The special counsel appointed to investigate President Joe Biden's possible mishandling of classified documents should authorize a search of his hidden Senate records stored at the University of Delaware, according to watchdogs. Attorney General Merrick Garland made ex-Trump Justice...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden’s human rights pick withdraws
Sarah Margon pulled out amid opposition from a top Republican.
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Exclusive video captures the moment man disarms Monterey Park gunman at second dance hall
Brandon Tsay, 26, has been hailed as a hero for wrestling the firearm away from the gunman accused of killing 11 and wounding others at a Southern California dance hall.
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Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks, foreign minister says
The country is under increasing international pressure to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
www.bbc.comHouse Republican tells Kevin McCarthy to 'start governing for a change,' says she won't vote to boot Ilhan Omar off of the House Foreign Affairs committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to hold a floor vote on removing Omar from the committee. But he can only lose a handful of GOP votes to do it.
Finland's top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden
Finland’s foreign minister has suggested that the country may consider joining NATO without neighboring Sweden if Turkey continues to block their joint bid to enter the military alliance.
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Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions
Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D-Ariz.) entrance into the Arizona Senate race has supercharged many Democrats’ hopes of ousting Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) while putting others in a tough …
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Explainer: Shutdown? Default? Washington's risky new debt ceiling standoff
Partisan brinksmanship in the Congress has made shutdowns seem routine in the past decade, but the current standoff over raising the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling is significantly riskier.
Democrats on defense as 2024 Senate map begins to take shape - Washington Examiner
The 2024 Senate map is beginning to take shape, putting Democrats on the defensive as the party seeks to defend its slim majority in the upper chamber while facing reelection challenges in several reliably red states that backed former President Donald Trump in 2020. There are a total of 34...
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Highlights from the Ticketmaster hearing: Senators criticize 'monopoly' over Taylor Swift fiasco
Highlights and the latest news coverage on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the Ticketmaster Taylor Swift tour debacle.
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Memphis DA: Video release may coincide with charge decision
The top prosecutor in Memphis says the release of police video related to the death of a Black man after a violent arrest — which could take until next week — will be carefully timed to avoid the chance that suspects or witnesses see footage before giv...
First on CNN: Classified documents found at Pence’s Indiana home | CNN Politics
A lawyer for former Vice President Mike Pence discovered about a dozen documents marked as classified at Pence’s Indiana home last week, and he has turned those classified records over to the FBI, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Pence's 'transparency' on classified docs 'in stark contrast to Biden White House,' House Oversight chair says
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said Pence's “transparency” in handing over classified documents to the FBI “stands in stark contrast” to that of President Biden.
Granholm ecstatic at red state surge in renewable energy: 'That is fantastic'
While many Republican lawmakers and governors have shied away from supporting laws that would start to address rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels, they are less resistant to the renewable energy jobs boom that has resulted from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Russian general says new war plan may consider NATO expansion
Military reforms could be adjusted to respond to security threats, says new commander Gerasimov.
Five policies that hint at DeSantis’s 2024 plans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has used his office to cast himself as a leader on some of the country’s most pressing — and in some cases, divisive — challenges. While he hasn’t explicitly declared …
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Republicans call for search of Biden’s Senate papers: ‘No stone should be left unturned'
Several Republican lawmakers called for a search through President Biden's Senate documents at the University of Delaware as the president's classified documents scandal compounds.
Jeff Zients is Mr. Fix It. But he’s never had a slate of challenges like this.
The incoming chief of staff comes aboard as Biden enters a new stretch in his presidency.
www.politico.comOfficials air findings in Nevada shooting that left 4 dead
Authorities in Nevada aired the results of the investigation of the November 2020 police killing of a man in a vehicle after he shot two women dead in an apartment, wounded a teenage girl and abducted a 12-year-old boy who died in gunfire as police approached their vehicle.
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How China became the world’s leading exporter of combat drones
Cheap, ‘good enough’ Chinese armed drones dominating world market amid US export controls, analysts say.
Seven dead after multiple shootings in Half Moon Bay, California - Washington Examiner
At least seven people were killed in two related shootings at separate locations in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday afternoon, according to media reports. Three people were killed at a trucking firm on the outskirts of town, and four people were killed at a mushroom farm in the town, ABC 7...
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Law professor Jonathan Turley says Biden should lift ‘bar on public access to the Delaware documents’
Legal scholar Jonathan Turley shared concerns by Republicans Tuesday that President Biden should release his Senate papers that remain sealed at the University of Delaware.
7 killed in shootings in Half Moon Bay, suspect in custody
Police said the suspect is believed to be a worker at one of the businesses where multiple people were shot.
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Lindsey Graham reveals questions he has for Biden on classified documents - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) responded to questions about what national security concerns he has regarding classified documents that were found at President Joe Biden’s personal residence in Delaware, noting he doesn't believe there's "anything sinister" going on behind the scenes. Graham...
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Major railroad posts record earnings, spends more on share repurchases than on its employees | CNN Business
Union Pacific, one of the major freight railroads that successfully fought off union demands for paid sick days for workers during contentious labor negotiations in 2022, reported another year of record earnings Tuesday.
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Ukraine war moves 'Doomsday Clock' to 90 seconds to midnight
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists says the world is closer to Armageddon than it has ever been. The science-based advocacy group is moving its famous Doomsday Clock to just 90 seconds before midnight.
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California reels from back-to-back shootings that killed 18
A deadly gun rampage at northern California mushroom farms likely stemmed from a workplace grievance, authorities said on Tuesday, as new details emerged about the latest of two back-to-back mass shootings that claimed 18 lives in total.
Connecticut governor's gun proposals include open carry ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced a series of proposed gun laws in a state already considered one of the strictest for firearms ownership.
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Who is Monterey Park shooting suspect Huu Can Tran? Acquaintance says he 'distrusted everyone'
The suspected gunman who killed 11 people at a dance studio in California was a regular at the studio who "couldn't get along well with people," an acquaintance said.
NY pols OK vote on constitution change to protect abortion
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s legislature took a critical step Tuesday toward changing the state's constitution to bar discrimination based on “pregnancy outcomes” or “gender expression” — provisions intended to protect abortion rights and a person’s right to seek gender-affirming care.
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Garland defends DOJ handling of Biden and Trump document investigations - Washington Examiner
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice's handling of the separate investigations into the classified documents that were allegedly mishandled by former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Garland rejected the notion Monday that the department treated the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRon DeSantis is courting anti-vax voters. Florida surgeon general's podcast appearances help
As more Republican voters become vaccine skeptics, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is becoming a key to Ron DeSantis' presidential ambitions.
5 reasons why the new Oath Keeper convictions matter
The crime of seditious conspiracy is one that no republic can tolerate.
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Opinion | Interpol Is Doing Russia’s Dirty Work
While trying to remain neutral, the global law enforcement organization is helping Putin.
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Rheinmetall could deliver 139 Leopard tanks to Ukraine - RND
German defence group Rheinmetall could deliver 139 Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine if required, a spokesperson for the company told media group RND.
Brazil airlifts starving Yanomami tribal people from jungle
The government declares a medical emergency and ex-president Bolsonaro is accused of "genocide".
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White House pledges to work in ‘good faith’ with GOP as it investigates DOJ targeting of parents
The White House says it will work with the House Republicans as they investigate the federal government's efforts to target parents at school board meetings.
Georgia grand jury report into Donald Trump remains sealed - for now
The report investigates Donald Trump's alleged election meddling in the US state of Georgia.
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View from Germany: Why is Scholz hesitant to send Ukraine tanks?
Known to be careful and stubborn, Scholz is reluctant to greenlight tanks, but few understand the chancellor’s motives.
Explainer: What guns were used to attack a Lunar New Year party in California?
A 72-year-old man fatally shot 11 people celebrating the Lunar New Year at a ballroom near Los Angeles on Saturday night, according to the county sheriff.
3 killed in random shooting in Yakima, Washington; suspect dead: Police
A man accused of shooting and killing three people at a Circle K convenience store and gas station in Yakima, Washington, died following a manhunt, police said.
California Democrats consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state
California Democrats introduced legislation that would impose a new tax on wealthy residents — even if they've already moved out of the state.
McCarthy puts his conservative critics on Rules panel in the wake of Speaker fight
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) appointed two of his conservative critics to the House Rules Committee on Monday following this month’s protracted Speaker’s race, when the GOP leader agreed to incr…
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An anonymous jury has gotten its first look at a rare U.S. trial of a former cabinet-level Mexican official charged with taking bribes to aid drug traffickers he was supposed to be neutralizing.
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Germany promises a decision on tanks; Russian official warns Ukraine allies risk own destruction
Top German officials have signalled a change in position in Berlin regarding tanks for Ukraine.
Opinion | How Not to Negotiate with Russia
We’ve already learned a few things about Putin’s approach to peace talks.
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North Korea behind $100m crypto theft, FBI says
California-based Harmony said in June it had been the target of a cyberattack that stole $100m worth of digital assets.
Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps
Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres.
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Journalist deaths jumped 50 percent in 2022, CPJ says
At least 67 journalists were killed in 2022 driven by Ukraine, Mexico, and Haiti, Committee to Protect Journalists says.
Top Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive
A top aide and deputy defence minister are among those to resign as Kyiv tackles corruption reports.
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McCarthy taps three conservatives for powerful House Rules Committee - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced on Monday he tapped two conservatives who held out on him getting the gavel, Reps. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Chip Roy (R-TX), to serve on the powerful House Rules Committee. The addition of Norman, Roy, and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who did not vote...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMatt Gaetz Floats Wild Conspiracy to Explain Joe Biden Docs Scandal
NewsmaxRep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said there’s more than meets the eye as to why classified documents were found at President Joe Biden’s Delaware home and the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C. The reason, the Florida congressman claimed, is that “the deep state” is bent on nixing the...
Who are the officials swept out in Ukraine's biggest shake-up of the war?
A slew of high-level officials resigned or were dismissed from their posts on Tuesday in Ukraine's biggest internal shake-up since it was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24 last year.
Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of wife, son
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is about to put his fate before a small-town jury. Murdaugh's trial on two counts of murder in the June 2021 deaths of his wife and son started Monday with jury selection.
apnews.comA Plan for Blowing Up U.S. Climate Politics
An Australian consultant tells his U.S. counterparts that conservative voters will respond to climate messages — as long as they aren’t pushed by liberals.
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Countdown to 2024: These candidates have already announced Senate plans for next election
Thirty-four Senate seats will be up for reelection in 2024. These candidates have already launched their campaigns for the upper chamber of Congress.
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Minnesota bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off mine workers awaiting signature from Gov. Tim Walz
The Minnesota House voted to approve a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off mine workers. The bill will go into effect once Gov. Tim Walz signs off on it.
US man recounts seizing gun from shooter in Lunar New Year attack
Police credit people who confronted California gunman who killed 11 with preventing more casualties.
Explainer: Shutdown? Default? Washington's risky new debt ceiling standoff
Partisan brinksmanship in the Congress has made shutdowns seem routine in the past decade, but the current standoff over raising the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling is significantly riskier.
Dems concerned over handling of Biden documents
The discovery of new papers has created a political headache after Democrats sought to hammer Trump for his handling of classified material.
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Monterey Park, the first suburban Chinatown, remains a beacon for Asians, residents say after the mass shooting
Monterey Park has been world famous for decades as a top place for Asians to move to in the U.S. After the tragedy at a Lunar New Year celebration, residents hope to restore that feeling.
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2023 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to the apocalypse, scientists say
Scientists will reveal on Tuesday how close humanity is to armageddon with its latest edition of the "Doomsday Clock."
Suspect in shootings at Half Moon Bay farms was employee
Officials say an agricultural worker killed seven people in back-to-back shootings at two mushroom farms that employed him in Northern California, and the massacre is believed to be a “workplace violence incident.”
apnews.comTrump claims lawsuits are a conspiracy to 'keep him busy' ahead of 2024. He's the one making lawsuits political, judges say.
Judges are slamming Donald Trump and his lawyers for "frivolous" attempts to use the courts for a "political purpose."
‘Education, not indoctrination’: DeSantis defends choice to ban African American Studies class - Washington Examiner
Ron DeSantis 'Education, not indoctrination': DeSantis defends choice to ban African American Studies class By Misty Severi, Breaking News Reporter January 23, 2023 05:41 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Ron DeSantis 'Education, not indoctrination': DeSantis defends choice to ban African...
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South Dakota Gov. Noem says phone number hacked, blames Jan. 6 committee leak
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said her cell phone was hacked, blaming the incident on the release of documents by the Jan. 6 committee, that included her Social Security number.
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 138th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels
The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.
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China tells U.S. to fix its own debt problems after Yellen Africa remarks
The U.S. treasury secretary had called China a barrier to debt reform in Africa.
World Health Organization employee abducted in northern Mali
The World Health Organization's director-general says an employee of the U.N. agency has been abducted by unidentified assailants in northern Mali.
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Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader
Jacinda Ardern has made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy of the job.”
apnews.com‘Totally irresponsible’: Biden faces backlash after new classified documents found at Wilmington home
President Biden faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans after Saturday’s revelation that classified documents had been found at his private home in Wilmington, Del.
Greatest trade ever? Citadel’s $16 billion haul smashes hedge fund records | CNN Business
Citadel is now the most successful hedge fund ever after it made $16 billion last year — the biggest annual windfall on record.
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Florida Supreme Court to hear case on abortion law signed by DeSantis, permits law to remain in effect for now
Florida's Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit challenging the state's 15-week abortion ban, which opponents have called "dangerous" and argued violates the state constitution.
Scans reveal secrets of Egypt's mummified 'golden boy'
Radiologists at Cairo University in Egypt used CT scans to "digitally unwrap" the remains, uncovering signs of wealth as well as efforts to ensure his safe passage to the afterlife.
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Man accused of killing 23 in 2019 El Paso shooting to plead guilty
The man accused of killing 23 people and injuring dozens more in a 2019 massacre targeting people of Mexican descent at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, will plead guilty to federal hate crimes charges, his attorneys said in a court filing.
Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated the state's rejection of a proposed nationwide advanced African American studies course, saying it pushes a political agenda.
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US board says Boeing Max likely hit a bird before 2019 crash
U.S. accident investigators disagree with Ethiopian authorities over the cause of a sensor malfunction that preceded the March 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa.
apnews.comState: Juveniles attack staff at Kentucky detention center
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Three youths attacked workers at a juvenile detention center in Bowling Green in the latest violent outburst reported in the troubled system being overhauled by Kentucky's governor, the state said Tuesday.
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Democratic House Leader Jeffries demands McCarthy reappoint Schiff, Swalwell to Intelligence Committee
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries demanded that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reappoint Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell to the House Intelligence Committee.
Evangelical leaders who supported Trump wait for 2024 GOP field to fill out
Rev. Franklin Graham says "I'm not going to endorse anybody" in what's expected to be a crowded 2024 GOP presidential primary.
Schumer dares House GOP to introduce debt ceiling bill: ‘Republicans say they want spending cuts’ - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dared House Republicans to bring forward a bill that details the spending cuts the party wants in exchange for raising the debt limit as the new GOP majority barrels toward a debt ceiling stalemate with the Senate and the White House. In a floor speech...
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Mexico, US still far apart over corn import ban
U.S. officials say they are still far from agreement with Mexico over that country's plans to ban imports of genetically modified corn for human consumption
'Industrial-scale ticket scalping.' Senators grill Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift concert fiasco
The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Ticketmaster following its mishandling of Taylor Swift ticket sales for her new tour, leaving fans outraged.
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France: More women, children returned from IS camps in Syria
France has repatriated another group of women and children from former Islamic State group-controlled areas of Syria.
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Seven shot dead in another mass shooting in California
Seven people were killed in a mass shooting at two locations in the coastal northern California city of Half Moon Bay on Monday, and the suspect was arrested after driving to a police parking lot, apparently attempting to turn himself in, officials said.
Half Moon Bay mass shooting updates: Workplace violence believed to be motive
Live updates on the Jan. 23 mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California.
California reels from string of mass shootings despite having some of the strictest gun laws in US
A gunman killed 11 people at a ballroom in Southern California Saturday evening and was in possession of numerous firearms and ammunition despite the state's strict gun laws.
Walmart to raise average hourly wage to more than $17.50 an hour
The pay increases reflect the strong demand for workers in lower-paid sectors, despite widespread layoffs in white-collar industries.
www.nbcnews.comRussia's military reforms respond to NATO's expansion, Ukraine -chief of general staff
Russia's new military reforms respond to possible NATO expansion and the use of Kyiv by the "collective West" to wage a hybrid war against Russia, the newly appointed general in charge of Russia's military operations in Ukraine said.
Texas Republicans demand Biden reimburse state for border efforts, seek meeting on ending crisis
More than two dozen Texas Republicans have written to President Biden requesting a meeting and urging him to reimburse Texas for its efforts to secure the border.
Brazil police: Businessman ordered killings of men in Amazon
Brazilian police plan to indict a Colombian fish trader as mastermind behind the killings of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips, on June 5, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress on Tuesday that he discovered classified documents in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16.
UK govt says scores of child asylum-seekers are missing
LONDON (AP) — Opposition parties and children’s advocates accused the U.K. government on Tuesday of putting vulnerable young people in danger, after authorities said scores of children who arrived in Britain as asylum-seekers have disappeared.
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Brazilian police identify alleged mastermind in Amazon murders
A gang leader is accused of organising the 2022 murders of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips.
Survey finds Americans wildly misinformed on housing market
A new survey finds Americans are woefully misinformed about the nation’s mercurial housing market, even as millions of them prepare to buy homes. Twenty-eight million Americans plan to …
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Illinois appeals judge's restraining order on gun ban
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has asked a state appellate court to dismiss a temporary restraining order on Illinois’ new ban on semiautomatic weapons
Khanna: Biden may have to take unilateral action to prevent debt crisis
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) suggested on Monday that President Biden may have to take unilateral action to prevent a crisis over the debt ceiling. “I think we’re going to have a rocky time,” Khanna t…
thehill.comCould Arizona lead in psychedelic mushroom research? Bipartisan proposal introduced at Capitol
The Arizona bill is groundbreaking for several reasons and has support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the statehouse.
California lawmakers face Supreme Court limits as they weigh response to Lunar New Year shooting
The tragedies in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay underscore a murky future for the state’s nation-leading restrictions.
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Governor decries 'distracting' Kansas with 'wedge issues'
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly called Tuesday for Kansas officials to stop distracting themselves with "wedge issues” in education, sharply rebuking a Republican-controlled Legislature pursuing policies catering to conservative parents unhappy with public schools.
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Biden admin gives left-wing groups hundreds of millions to help illegal immigrants fight deportation
Liberal groups have received hundreds of millions of dollars worth of government contracts amid the escalating border crisis in the last two years, federal records show.
China's Huawei looks to ports, factories to rebuild sales
As technicians in a distant control room watch on display screens, an automated crane at one of China’s busiest ports moves cargo containers from a Korean freighter to self-driving trucks in a scene tech giant Huawei sees as its future after American s...
Nancy Pelosi says age is not 'a positive thing' for Biden as the 80-year-old president ponders launching a reelection campaign
Pelosi said Biden "has done a great job" as president. But she added that Democrats had "other great candidates" who could beat Trump in 2024.
Geothermal energy could be off-ramp for Texas oil
AUSTIN, Texas — Four years of drilling for energy deep underground would be enough to build Texas a carbon-free state electric grid, a new study by an alliance of state universities has found. …
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Donald Trump ends another legal challenge to N.Y. attorney general probe
Donald Trump has ended his appeal of a court ruling that let New York state's attorney general investigate his real estate business and eventually file a $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against the former U.S. president.
Tyre Nichols: Memphis police beat man like 'human piñata' - lawyers
Memphis police fired five officers following the encounter that left black father Tyre Nichols dead.
www.bbc.comA 23-Year-Old Mayor Tried Trump’s Stolen Election Playbook. Only It Worked.
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyA small Kansas town is reeling after a baby-faced 23-year-old manipulated procedural technicalities to reinstall himself as mayor in one night, seemingly taking a page from the playbook used by former President Donald Trump after he was...
Germany starts deploying Patriot air defence units to Poland
Germany on Monday dispatched the first two out of three Patriot air defence units that will be sent to the Polish town of Zamosc close to the Ukrainian border where they will be deployed to prevent stray missile strikes.
Rights groups dismayed at lack of criticism for Peru abuses
In less than two months, more than 50 people have died in Peru, largely protesters at the hands of police officers.
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McCarthy hands detractors critical posts to influence legislation
Two spots on the powerful Rules Committee are going to Reps. Chip Roy and Ralph Norman, who opposed the Californian's speakership bid. A third is going to notorious party gadfly Rep. Thomas Massie.
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House GOP looks to expand education savings accounts to cover private schools, homeschooling
EXCLUSIVE: Republicans are set to introduce a bill Tuesday that would expand education savings plans to all grade levels for public, private, and homeschool.
Marcos seeks foreign minister talks with China on sea feuds
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday he has proposed to China that the two countries hold talks between their foreign ministers to quickly resolve any new conflicts in the disputed South China Sea, and blamed Chinese actions for the disagreements.
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Netanyahu meets Jordan's king in surprise trip amid tension
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a surprise trip to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II.
apnews.comSenate GOP to McCarthy: Debt fight is all yours
A handful of Republican senators helped twice raise the nation's borrowing ceiling in 2021. They're less willing to step into the breach this time.
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Environmental advocates express frustration over Biden regulation delays
Environmental advocates, generally strong supporters of the Biden administration, are expressing frustration at what they describe as too-lengthy delays for important regulations. Their…
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Navalny supporters put replica cell outside Russian embassy
BERLIN (AP) — Supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny placed a replica of the tiny “punishment cell” he has repeatedly been held in outside Russia's embassy in Berlin on Tuesday, in an effort to raise awareness of his fate.
apnews.comBiden Lawyers Told Justice Dept. They Thought Official Files Went to Think Tank Only
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s lawyers told the Justice Department in November that they had no reason to believe that copies of official records from his vice presidency had ended up anywhere beyond a think tank in Washington, where several classified documents had been found that month...
Lebanon's prosecutor defies judge investigating Beirut blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s chief prosecutor on Tuesday defied the judge leading the investigation into Beirut’s massive 2020 port blast, claiming he can not proceed with the probe until the country’s judicial authorities rule on the matter.
apnews.comAmerican held in Iran ends hunger strike, urges 'tough decisions’ to free U.S. citizens
U.S. businessman Siamak Namazi, imprisoned in Iran since 2015, ended a seven-day hunger strike and urged President Biden to make “tough decisions” to secure the release of Americans held in Tehran.
Germany is tanking its tank messaging
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Senate Republican leaders introduce bills restricting Biden's SPR authority as WH threatens veto
The top Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee introduced bills Tuesday that would curb President Biden's authority over the nation's oil stockpiles.
Hawley introduces Pelosi Act banning lawmakers from trading stocks
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading and owning stocks, using the name of his legislation to take a jab at Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Ha…
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German government sued over failure to meet climate goals
A prominent environmental group says it is suing the German government over failure to meet its own climate targets.
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The CDC's point man in Ukraine
www.politico.comBulgaria to hold 5th election in 2 years after talks fail
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria will hold another parliamentary election — its fifth in two years — after the Socialist Party on Tuesday announced that it had failed to form a government and had returned the unfulfilled mandate to the country’s president.
apnews.comHouse GOP looks to expand education savings accounts to cover private schools, homeschooling
EXCLUSIVE: Republicans are set to introduce a bill Tuesday that would expand education savings plans to all grade levels for public, private, and homeschool.
NY Gov Kathy Hochul on rehiring unvaccinated health care workers: Not the 'right answer'
Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says rehiring unvaccinated health care workers is not the right answer despite the state facing massive shortages and mandates being overturned.
15-week abortion ban set to go before Florida Supreme Court
Florida's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy will be allowed to stand until a hearing before the state Supreme Court.
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Here is why Hawaii has the longest life expectancy in the country
Story at a glance Hawaii has the longest life expectancy at birth out of all 50 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On average, a person born in Hawaii can now…
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McCarthy taps GOP members to investigate Covid policies
The panel, which will include Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, is expected to investigate the origins of the virus and pandemic restrictions.
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Five-day COVID-19 lockdown imposed in Pyongyang
Reports of North Koreans panic-buying food ahead of lockdown triggered by rising cases of respiratory illnesses.
The next worrisome coronavirus variant could come from China — will it get detected?
Genomic surveillance is crucial for tracking the next ‘variant of concern’, but many countries are winding back their monitoring.
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Prince Albert of Monaco Tests Positive for COVID-19 for the Third Time
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the third time he's battled coronavirus, just days after bringing his children to the circus festival
Promising gene therapy delivers treatment directly to brain
When Rylae-Ann Poulin was a year old, she didn’t crawl or babble like other kids her age. A rare genetic disorder kept her from even lifting her head.
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Senate Democrats dig in their heels on abortion access: ‘America is on our side’
Senate Democrats on Tuesday marked what would have been the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling by declaring they will not back down against Republican efforts to rest…
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One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds | CNN
Replacing sitting, sleeping or gentle movement with less than 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity can protect your brain, a new study says.
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FDA lays out vision for annual Covid vaccine updates
Advisers will vote on whether to recommend replacing the primary Covid-19 vaccine series with the updated bivalent boosters available from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
www.politico.com15-week abortion ban set to go before Florida Supreme Court
Florida's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy will be allowed to stand until a hearing before the state Supreme Court
FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the Covid-19 vaccine process to look more like what happens with the flu vaccine, according to documents posted online on Monday. That could include streamlining the vaccine composition, immunization schedules and periodic updates of Covid-19...
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Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows | CNN
Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a 4 times higher risk of breast cancer, however, a new study suggests few women view breast density as a significant of a risk factor.
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Trust & Verify: Gov. DeSantis' claims about the COVID-19 bivalent boosters
Governor Ron DeSantis is making COVID headlines again. At a press conference on Jan. 17, 2023, DeSantis claimed that those who had gotten the COVID-19 bivalent boosters are more likely to get infected. “Joe Ladapo can talk a little bit more about it…almost every study now has said with these new...
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These dermatologists say they don't get gel manicures as research hints UV nail dryers may damage DNA
A recent study found that radiation from UV nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells — which in turn is linked to a risk of cancer.
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U.S. FDA proposes limits on lead in processed baby food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed significant limits on levels of lead in processed baby food that could reduce exposure to the contaminant by as much as 27%.
Fact check: Post falsely claims change in FAA guidelines linked to COVID-19 vaccine
The agency told USA TODAY in an email that they relaxed electrocardiogram parameters because of new information presented by cardiology consultants.
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Oregon announces abortion hotline to provide free legal advice
Oregon is preparing to launch an abortion hotline to provide free legal advice to callers from any state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The mysterious coronavirus-related pneumonia COVID-19
(Credit: Unsplash) This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Isabelle Karolinne Bispo Andrade and Ana Lavinia Siqueira França Gomes
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Amazon launches a subscription prescription drug service
Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business. The retail giant said Tuesday that it will launch RxPass, a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships.
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Skipping exercise in favor of sitting can worsen brain function, study finds
Even small changes in how much physical activity a person gets each day can affect cognitive abilities.
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Service members forced to pay back signing bonuses after being fired over COVID vax: ‘Kick in the face’
Unvaccinated service members fired for failing to comply with the Pentagon's vaccine mandate are being forced to pay the government thousands to recoup their original signing bonuses.
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