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WASHINGTON (AP) — The volume of classified documents is vastly different, the circumstances of discovery worlds apart. But the revelation that lawyers for President Joe Biden have located what the White House says is a “small number” of classified documents in a locked closet is an unexpected wrinkle for a Justice Department already investigating Donald Trump over the retention of top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida estate.
White House turns talk of Medicare, Social Security cuts against GOP
The White House is turning the tables on House Republican lawmakers when it comes to conservative-led spending proposals that Democrats warn could mean cuts to crucial programs like Medicare and So…
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House to vote on bill to abolish IRS and replace income tax with ‘Fair Tax’ - Washington Examiner
The Republican-led House will vote on a bill to abolish the IRS and replace the existing income tax system with a wide-reaching consumption tax. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced the legislation, the Fair Tax Act, on Tuesday. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) agreed to allow a floor vote on the...
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Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office
President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.
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McCarthy expected to keep 3 Democrats off House committees
Kevin McCarthy and Republicans are expected to make good on a vow to block keep Omar, Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from two influential House committees
GOP races to suggest Trump equivalency in Biden-linked classified docs
While House Republicans hustled to use their new majority to launch inquiries, Democrats hammered the differences between the Mar-a-Lago search and the behavior of the president's team.
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U.S. House Republicans vote to go after Biden Justice Department
Republicans controlling the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to launch an investigation into what they term President Joe Biden's weaponization of the federal government, but Democrats branded it a partisan fishing expedition.
House Republicans launch investigations into FBI, China
House Republicans have moved to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.
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House Republican files articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
GOP House members signaled for months that they intended to seek the removal of Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis.
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'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters
Thousands of protesters in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo demanded “No amnesty!" Monday, following a riot that invaded the heart of Brazil's capital Sunday in an effort to reinstall former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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First on CNN: Biden administration prepares more measures to curb border crossings, keep migrants from journeying to the US | CNN Politics
The Biden administration rolled out additional measures during Tuesday’s North American Leaders’ Summit in a desperate bid to keep migrants from journeying to the US southern border.
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Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Soledar, but Kyiv says still fighting
Russia said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, in what would be a rare success for Moscow after months of battlefield reverses, but Kyiv said its troops were still fighting in the town.
Democrats to McCarthy: George Santos a ‘direct threat to national security’
Several House Democrats with military backgrounds warned on Tuesday that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) poses a “direct threat to national security” and urged Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to bloc…
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Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine, top Putin ally says
One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies said on Tuesday that Moscow was now fighting the U.S.-led NATO military alliance in Ukraine and that the West was trying to wipe Russia from the political map of the world.
Yellen to stay on as Biden's Treasury chief as debt fight looms
People close to Yellen said she had considered leaving for family reasons and because the Treasury job is highly political — and would become more so with Republicans in control of the House.
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Analysis: Iran executions quash protests, push dissent underground
Iran's hanging of protesters -- and display of their lifeless bodies suspended from cranes -- seems to have instilled enough fear to keep people off the streets after months of anti-government unrest.
Trump, DOJ attorneys argue statements on rape allegation were part of job as president
Former President Trump’s attorneys on Tuesday argued to the top court in Washington, D.C., that he acted within the scope of his employment as president when he made comments that a woman who accus…
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Candidates for RNC chair are set to square off
A forum is slated for the upcoming winter meeting, according to an internal email obtained by POLITICO.
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Biden ‘surprised’ by classified documents discovery in private office - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has denied any intentional wrongdoing after classified documents were found in his private office last year."I take classified documents or classified information seriously," he told reporters Tuesday in Mexico City after the 10th North American Leaders' Summit.BIDEN GIRDS...
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Biden 'surprised' about finding of classified documents, vows cooperation
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was surprised to learn that classified documents were found in a think-tank office he once used and said he and his team are cooperating fully with a review into what happened.
House GOP approves resolution to create panel to probe ‘weaponization’ of federal government
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday gave their approval to a new House subcommittee designed to probe the “weaponization” of the federal government, giving the panel access to sensitive intelligence an…
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US attorney investigation into Biden classified docs at an 'inflection point,' next steps up to AG Garland
The U.S. attorney's investigation into classified records taken from President Biden’s time as vice president and found at the Penn Biden Center is at an "inflection point."
A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents
The revelation that potentially classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden has prompted questions on how the circumstance compares to the seizure last year of hundreds of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's residence.
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On day two of Mexico Summit, Mexican president thanks Biden for not adding to border wall
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador thanked President Joe Biden for not adding to the wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.
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Yellen agreed to stay on as Treasury chief at Biden’s request: Report - Washington Examiner
Janet Yellen has reportedly agreed to remain secretary of the Treasury after a request from President Joe Biden. Biden asked Yellen, 76, to stay on last month, according to Bloomberg, which cited a White House official familiar with the matter. The president is apparently anticipating Cabinet...
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Biden docs revelation fuels Republicans as they flex new power
Rep. Mike Turner, the incoming chair of the House Intelligence Committee, requested a damage assessment of the documents marked classified found at Mr. Biden's former office.
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Democrats downplay Biden's classified documents: 'No comparison' to Mar-a-Lago
House Democrats downplayed the discovery of classified documents at Biden's think tank, telling Fox News there is "no comparison" to classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Investigating the investigators: GOP's new 'weaponization' panel takes aim at Justice Department
Republicans eager to substantiate their oft-repeated accusations of corruption at the Department of Justice will soon have their chance thanks to the creation of a new panel focused on perceived bias at the agency.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMutually assured obstruction: House GOP aims 'weaponization' panel at DOJ
Republican lawmakers are empowering themselves to look at any agency or program that they view as suspect. But DOJ is bound to safeguard its own investigations.
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Court appears open to Boston Marathon bomber's new challenge to death sentence
A U.S. federal appeals court on Tuesday appeared open to siding with convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in his latest bid to reverse his death sentence for his role in the 2013 attack that killed three people and wounded 260 others.
Brazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormed
One of the officials, the former military police commander, has been arrested, local media reported.
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GOP leaders blast Biden over classified documents at Penn Biden Center: president 'must be held accountable'
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives sounded off on President Biden's hidden trove of classified documents found at his Washington, D.C. think tank.
Mark Warner calls for briefing on both Trump and Biden’s document controversies - Washington Examiner
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) requested a briefing on President Joe Biden's classified document controversy. Warner's request echoed a similar response he had to the Aug. 8 raid on Mar-a-Lago, which he noted again on Tuesday, and comes in tandem with House...
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Capitol riot trial starts for man with feet on Pelosi desk
A prosecutor says an Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot at the U.S.
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Biden says he takes classified documents 'seriously' after records found in old office
President Joe Biden said he's cooperating with the National Archives after classified documents were found in an old office in Washington, D.C.
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Parallels between Brazil, U.S. politics made attack predictable to many
Months of Bolsonaro’s Trump-like rigged election claims left Brazilians in the U.S. predicting a "response" following his election loss.
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‘What madness looks like’: Russia intensifies Bakhmut attack
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces are escalating their onslaught against Ukrainian positions around the wrecked eastern city of Bakhmut.
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Troubled Teamsters: Supreme Court may deal a blow to striking unions - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to rule in favor of a Washington-based concrete company seeking to revive a lawsuit filed against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, claiming that a strike damaged its cement product.The justices were tasked to answer whether the company...
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Curious about George: House Republicans debate Santos’ fate
Some GOP members have called for not seating the New York freshman on committees yet, amid a swirl of scandals. Party leaders haven't revealed their plan.
www.politico.comJake Tapper Corners GOP Rep. Over IRS Falsehoods: ‘Why Not Just Be Honest?’
CNNCNN anchor Jake Tapper repeatedly confronted Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday over Republicans’ misleading claims that Democrats are trying to fund an army of 87,000 IRS agents to hunt down everyday Americans.“Why not just be honest?” Tapper asked Johnson at one point.Days after House...
Leaders of US, Canada, Mexico show unity despite friction
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
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Hochul describes her vision of the 'New York Dream.' Now she'll have to convince lawmakers.
This was Gov. Kathy Hochul's first address since she won a difficult election for a full four-year term in November.
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Senate Intel chair calls for a briefing on classified docs found in Biden office
Warner has voiced frustration that a briefing for congressional leaders about the classified documents found in Trump’s possession at Mar-a-Lago never materialized.
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Recent Trump smears against rape accuser come up as he tries to fend off White House-era defamation suit | CNN Politics
A lawyer for Donald Trump on Tuesday was grilled about the former president’s recent inflammatory statements against a rape accuser during a court hearing in which Trump is trying to fend off a defamation lawsuit brought by the accuser for his earlier White House-era smears against her.
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Biden says he was 'surprised' to learn government docs were found at his former office
In his first remarks about the matter, Biden said his attorneys have been "cooperating fully" and that he doesn't know what's in the documents.
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Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence
Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg has been sentenced to five months in jail for dodging taxes.
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Biden’s classified documents issue adds to House Republicans’ growing list of investigations | CNN Politics
As House Republicans officially take over Congress and clamor to investigate the Biden administration, a new line of attack fell squarely into their laps: classified documents recovered from one of President Joe Biden’s private offices when he served as vice president.
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Buttigieg took government jet for single-day trip to New York: Report - Washington Examiner
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a government jet for a trip to New York City last April, then flew back to Washington only hours later after a series of meetings, according to reports. Buttigieg, who has attracted scrutiny over his frequent use of private jets, did a radio interview...
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Investigating the investigators: GOP creates panels to probe DOJ, China
Republicans are keeping their campaign promises after winning the House majority, launching investigations into Biden and his administration.
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What is the US getting in Ukraine for $100 billion?
Opinion: Congress should explain how this money advances the US's vital national interests or develop a new plan.
Democrats planning to sit on all GOP select committees
House Democrats will participate in all of the various special committee investigations being teed up by GOP leaders, the Democrats’ caucus chairman vowed on Tuesday. “It is our intent to seat memb…
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Murphy, in State of the State, looks to 'build the next New Jersey' but pokes at DeSantis
People “don’t want to see Washington-style dysfunction and chaos — and neither do we,” Murphy said near the start of his hourlong address.
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U.S. climate disasters racked up 3rd biggest ever bill in 2022 -govt report
There were 18 separate weather and climate disaster events in the United States last year, exceeding $1 billion each in losses, making 2022 the third-costliest year in records spanning more than four decades, a federal report showed on Tuesday.
Royal PR battle rages as Harry spares no one
It is entirely possible that Harry and Meghan have misjudged or over-estimated public support for their cause.
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Biden once planned to fire US attorney who is tapped to investigate classified documents
John Lausch, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney now tasked with investigating classified documents at the Penn Biden Center, was nearly fired by President Biden in 2021.
Landslides, sinkholes, floodwaters plague soggy California
Sinkholes swallowed cars and floodwaters swamped towns and swept away a small boy as California deals with more wild winter weather.
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Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future.
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Why Trump loyalist went to prison rather than blame the boss
The former president's family business has stuck by the man whose evidence saw it convicted of tax crimes. Why?
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Former top Trump financial lieutenant Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail
After helping prosecutors win criminal tax fraud convictions of two Trump companies, the ex-Trump Organization CFO gets lenient sentence under deal.
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Why the Biden documents discovery is different from Trump's Mar-a-Lago case
The Department of Justice is reviewing classified Obama-era documents that were found in a private office at a think tank connected to President Biden in early November.
U.S. agency plans to propose new fuel economy standards in April
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to propose new fuel economy standards for the 2027 model year and beyond in April which could dramatically reshape new cars on America's roads.
House passes 'weaponization of the federal government' panel among 1st week priorities
The House voted Tuesday on a new subcommittee to look at what Republicans call the "weaponization of the federal government," one of several goals GOP leaders outlined.
California storm videos show tsunami-like disaster with homes submerged - Washington Examiner
Five days after a bomb cyclone hit the San Francisco area, beaches are strewn with debris, resembling a war zone.Videos posted on Twitter reveal miles of beaches in Santa Cruz, California, where portions of wood are covering the sand as if they were huge matchsticks. One close-up video shows a...
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Ukraine war: Conflicting claims over embattled town of Soledar
Russia's Wagner mercenaries claim to be in control - but Kyiv says its troops are still holding out.
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Southern states rebel against RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel
The air of inevitability around another term for McDaniel has been punctured by a series of votes against her in four states.
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Biden says he ‘doesn’t know’ what documents were found in private office
President Biden on Tuesday said he is unaware of what documents from his time as vice president were discovered at a former private office of his, adding that he was surprised such records were kep…
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Texas medical schools hit with lawsuit for allegedly discriminating based on race, sex and nationality
The America First Legal Foundation Center for Legal Equality filed a lawsuit against six Texas medical schools, alleging they base admissions on sex, race and nationality.
US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on Okinawa
Top national security officials from the United States and Japan are expected to agree to changes in the joint defense posture this week as the two nations confront rising threats from North Korea and increasing aggressiveness from China.
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Suspect emerges in shooting at New Mexico official's home
Authorities in New Mexico's largest city say a suspect believed to be connected to at least one of the five shootings at or near the homes or offices of several elected officials is in custody.
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President Joe Biden classified documents: What we know and how discovery compares to Trump
Classified records found in an office once used by Joe Biden echoes the discovery at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. What we know about the two cases.
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Numerous election deniers help lead new GOP Congress
The new leadership of the House of Representatives is filled with Republican legislators who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Brazil riot sparks competition to befriend Lula, ‘a grand prize in international politics’ - Washington Examiner
A riotous far-right assault on Brazil's government institutions has galvanized a new competition for the affections of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva.“Lula is a grand prize in international politics,” Center for Strategic and International Studies senior fellow Lauri Tahtinen told...
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The U.S. is spending billions to fix its drinking water. It's a drop in the bucket.
The federal government has “waited too long” to invest in water infrastructure, EPA chief Michael Regan told NBC News in an interview.
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Top Democratic appropriators says GOP ‘guaranteeing a shutdown’
The senior Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee is warning that government shutdowns are all but inevitable if the newly empowered Republicans insist on dropping federal funding …
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Biden has a backup plan for student debt relief. Here's how it works.
The proposal comes as the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt remains in limbo.
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U.S. Supreme Court considers narrowing federal protections for unions
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday wrestled with a labor dispute that could narrow federal protections for unions by making it easier for employers to sue over strikes that result in damage to company property.
How the GOP got here: The rise of ultra conservatives from Barry Goldwater to Donald Trump
Goldwater, Reagan, the Tea Party all made their marks, but ultra-conservatives might have made the biggest gains in the House speakership fight.
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Santos probe sought by Democrats over House ethics
The House Ethics Committee has been asked to investigate Rep. George Santos. The newly-elected Republican from New York has admitted to lying about his job experience, college education and even family heritage.
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NOAA: Ian, drought supercharged US weather extremes in 2022
America’s onslaught of mega costly weather disasters remains stuck in high gear. Federal climate scientists on Tuesday say that 2022 had 18 climate extremes that caused at least $1 billion in damage, costing more than $165 billion in damage.
apnews.comBiden angers both left and right with new immigration policy
The reviews were in, and they were harsh: President Biden’s plan to provide “parole” to some asylum seekers, critics said, was an abdication of executive responsibility and an affront to American ideals.
Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California says she'll seek the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber.
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Capitol riot far-right internet personality gets 60 days
A far-right internet personality who streamed live video while he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment for joining the mob’s attack on the building.
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Bolsonaro eyes return to Brazil as US stay pressures Biden
The Biden administration is under growing pressure from leftists in Latin America as well as U.S. lawmakers to expel Jair Bolsonaro from a post-presidential retreat in Florida following an attack by his supporters on Brazil’s capital.
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Biden documents: House panel seeking information from National Archives over classified docs - Washington Examiner
The House Oversight Committee is looking into classified documents that were found at the Penn Biden Center from when President Joe Biden was vice president. Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the committee, sent letters to the National Archives and White House Counsel’s Office requesting...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro tweets photo of himself in Florida hospital amid calls for him to be expelled from U.S.
"The United States should not be a refuge for this authoritarian who has inspired domestic terrorism in Brazil," said Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
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House Majority Leader Scalise sidesteps thorny question of whether Congress would allow U.S. to default on its debt
The U.S. is perilously close to hitting its debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion, the legal limit set by Congress of how much the government can borrow.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans 'Latinx' from Arkansas government documents
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will ban the use of the term "Latinx" in government documents — the latest in a series of executive actions on her first day.
Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot system in Oklahoma
The Pentagon says about 100 Ukrainians will head to Oklahoma’s Fort Sill as soon as next week to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system.
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Analysis: Biden classified documents: What we know so far | CNN Politics
The discovery of documents with classified markings in a Washington, DC, office used by President Joe Biden after his time as vice president might have been a relatively small story that got little attention.
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These Republicans were selected to chair House committees after Speaker battle delay
After a historic and prolonged battle over the Speakership, House Republicans on Monday moved to wrap up some unfinished organizing business that was put on hold due to opposition to Speaker Kevin …
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Thousands march to demand the prosecution of Brazil rioters
The rallies came as Jair Bolsonaro's status faced growing scrutiny, with the former far-right president saying Monday that he had been admitted to a hospital in Florida.
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What the US, Mexico and Canada agreed on ahead of 'Three Amigos' summit
The White House announced new agreements between the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, just hours before the countries' leaders meet for talks in Mexico City.
Biden classified documents: White House won't say why it didn't disclose earlier that records were found
A lawer for President Joe Biden only revealed that classified documents were found in a private office linked to him two months after the midterm elections.
Bill over abortion court leak struck down in North Dakota
Months after the unprecedented leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, lawmakers in North Dakota considered — and struck down — a bill to criminalize court leaks on Tuesday. Introduced by the North Dakota Supreme Court, the bill would have let prosecutors...
Stacey Abrams' group ordered to pay nearly a quarter-million dollars in legal costs
Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action group has been ordered to pay a quarter-million dollars in legal costs by a federal court in Georgia.
GOP battles with itself over possibility of defense cuts
House Republicans are battling over reductions to defense spending, with some in the GOP downplaying the potential for Pentagon cuts and Democrats warning a small group of conservatives could lead …
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Gov. Sarah Sanders to ban critical race theory with new executive order - Washington Examiner
Critical Race Theory Gov. Sarah Sanders to ban critical race theory with new executive order By Julia Johnson, Politics Reporter January 10, 2023 03:24 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Critical Race Theory Gov. Sarah Sanders to ban critical race theory with new executive order By Julia...
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New U.S. House creates committee focused on competing with China
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to create a select committee on China, using one of its first votes since Republicans took control to stress members' desire to counter Beijing's growing international influence.
After years of surpluses, California headed toward a deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will have a $22.5 billion budget deficit. Newsom announced the deficit on Tuesday.
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Analysis: Don’t try to make sense of Biden’s border policy | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s immigration policy is confusing and full of contradictions.
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House easily passes resolution to create bipartisan China select committee
The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a resolution Tuesday to create a select committee focused on U.S. competition with China, fulfilling a campaign promise Republicans made in the lead-up to the…
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Global economy ‘perilously close’ to a recession: World Bank
Projected global growth of 1.7 percent is third-weakest annual expansion in 30 years after 2008 and COVID recessions.
Far-right media personality "Baked Alaska" sentenced to 60 days in prison for live-streaming Capitol riot
A federal judge said Anthime Gionet's actions were "shocking" and part of a "very troubling vocation" of profiting off of petty crimes.
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Analysis: McCarthy is speaker, but the extremists hold the power | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy faces the first test of his capacity to cling onto power on Monday after he effectively gutted the House speakership of much of its authority so he could secure his dream job.
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Biden builds taxpayer-funded wall around Delaware beach house despite opposing border barriers
A wall is reportedly being constructed around President Biden's Delaware vacation home despite his staunch opposition to building a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Illinois Legislature passes assault-style weapons ban - Washington Examiner
Gun Control Illinois Legislature passes assault-style weapons ban By Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter January 10, 2023 05:20 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Gun Control Illinois Legislature passes assault-style weapons ban By Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter January 10, 2023 05:20...
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Mississippi increasing pace of adoptions from foster care
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's foster care system is on pace for more adoptions during the current budget year than the previous one.
apnews.comColumn: Katie Porter just forced the California Senate race into the open, where it belongs
By formally announcing her U.S. Senate bid, Orange County's Rep. Katie Porter ends the quiet jockeying to succeed Democrat Dianne Feinstein.
Russians make 'tactical advances' near key target of Bakhmut; Kyiv says situation is 'extremely difficult'
Ukraine's northeast, east and south were hit by another wave of missile strikes on Monday, while Russian forces had made "tactical advances" near Bakhmut.
Prince Harry's "Spare" jumps to No. 1 on bestseller lists
Memoir includes British prince's recounting of his mother's death and fractured relationships with other royals.
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Feds outline new plan for inmates to pay victim restitution
The Justice Department is proposing changes to how it runs federal prisoners’ deposit accounts in an effort to make sure victims are paid restitution, including from some high-profile inmates with large balances.
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U.S. House adopts rules sought by hardliners to control McCarthy
The rules package, which will govern House operations over the next two years, represented an early test of Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to keep his caucus together.
McCarthy’s concessions spur fears of potential default, government shutdown
The concessions Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) agreed to in a bid to appease conservative rebels set up showdowns this year with Senate Democrats and President Biden on the debt limit and the an…
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Andrew Tate loses bid to end detention in Romania
The controversial influencer remains in detention as part of a human trafficking probe.
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Boeing orders jump but trail Airbus for 4th straight year as China lags
Boeing Co reported a sharp jump in airplane orders and deliveries in 2022 but trailed Airbus for the fourth straight year as its European rival trounced the U.S. manufacturer more than tenfold in the Chinese market.
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Org. CFO, sentenced to 5 months in jail | CNN Politics
Allen Weisselberg, former President Donald Trump’s long-time chief financial officer, was sentenced by a New York judge to five months in jail for his role in a decade-long tax fraud scheme after testifying as the state’s witness against the Trump Organization.
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West Virginia Secretary of State Warner running for governor
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is running for governor. The Republican made the announcement Tuesday in a speech beside the veteran’s memorial on the West Virginia state Capitol grounds.
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Joe Manchin says potential gas stove ban a 'recipe for disaster'
Sen. Joe Manchin is criticizing a potential ban on the production of new gas stoves by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as a “recipe for disaster.”
US House Republicans vote for investigation of Biden presidency
US House of Representatives approved the creation of a subcommittee to probe the alleged ‘weaponization’ of government.
Biden plans first Canada visit in March
Biden told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about his travel plans in a bilateral meeting at the North American leaders' summit in Mexico City on Tuesday, according to statements from the White House and Trudeau's office. The United States is by far Canada's biggest trade partner...
MTG calls for ‘nonstop’ investigation into Biden after classified doc discovery - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging Congress to "investigate the Bidens nonstop" following revelations that classified documents were discovered at a Biden-aligned think tank. Greene suggested that the documents may have been "stolen," while emphasizing that Biden lacked the authority...
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Most teenagers introduced to pornography by age 12: Survey - Washington Examiner
Pornography Most teenagers introduced to pornography by age 12: Survey By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer January 10, 2023 05:24 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Pornography Most teenagers introduced to pornography by age 12: Survey By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer January 10, 2023...
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Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sent to jail for five months in tax fraud case
Two Trump Organization subsidiaries were convicted of tax fraud and other crimes after a trial featuring testimony by Weisselberg.
Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues
The Swiss town of Davos will host 52 heads of state and government and nearly 600 CEOs as the World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in the Alps next week
A teen endured taunts after reporting a sex assault, but her school didn’t help, complaint says
A 14-year-old was sexually harassed by her classmates until she withdrew from her rural North Carolina middle school, according to a Title IX complaint.
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New NC congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of his predecessor, Madison Cawthorn, left Edwards' staff unaware of pending constituent requests and government casework before Cawthorn formally left the seat.
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Border Patrol nab three convicted sex offenders in just one sector in four days
Border Patrol agents nabbed three convicted sex offenders in four days in just one part of the border, Customs and Border Protection anncounced this week.
GOP energized by discovery of Biden classified documents
The revelation of classified documents found in a private office belonging to Joe Biden in between his time as vice president and president has energized the new House Republican majority, which wa…
thehill.comThe House of Representatives will have more guys named 'Mike' than women chairing committees under the new Republican majority
There are set to be six men named Michael with committee gavels in the new GOP-led House, but just three women with the same power.
Tigray forces begin handing over heavy weapons to Ethiopian army
Tigray forces, who fought a two-year war against Ethiopia's federal government, began handing over heavy weaponry to the national army as part of an African Union-led peace process on Tuesday.
U.S. Interior Department names Elizabeth Klein to oversee offshore energy
The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday named Elizabeth Klein, a lawyer who worked in the Obama and Clinton administrations, to head the bureau that oversees offshore oil, gas and wind development.
Illinois lawmakers greenlight enhanced abortion protections
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure protecting Illinois' access to abortion from out-of-state meddling, making the state the latest to pursue such protections since the U.S.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans TikTok on state devices in first move as Arkansas governor
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will move to ban TikTok on state devices and networks in one of her first acts after being sworn into office Tuesday.
Russia on verge of biggest gain in Ukraine since summer
Russian forces have nearly taken full control of Soledar, a small mining town in eastern Ukraine, placing Moscow on the verge of its most significant gain since August. The town is located just nor…
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'Rules for thee': First lady roasted online for cooking on gas stove the Biden admin is looking to ban
An old photo posted by first lady Jill Biden on Twitter showing her using a gas stove to cook has gone viral after reports the Biden administration could be banning the appliance.
DeSantis considers banning 'hostile nation' China from buying Florida real estate, polishing tough-on-China foreign policy stance amid 2024 speculation
The Republican governor also said that he bought Chinese-made toys for his three children recently, but they broke quickly. "Santa Claus may need to not do Chinese toys," he said.
Outrage mounts in D.C. after man fatally shoots boy, 13, he suspected was breaking into cars
The man who opened fire early Saturday has not been identified or arrested. Police are working with the U.S. attorney's office to review the case for any potential criminal charges.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been sworn in as Arkansas' 47th governor, and the first woman to hold the office her father once held.
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McCarthy, GOP, Dems unite behind new China committee: ‘The era of trusting communist China is over’
House Republicans and Democrats came together on Tuesday to create a new House committee aimed at examining U.S. competition with China in a rare bipartisan vote.
Brazilian judge orders arrest of Bolsonaro's ex-minister after Brasilia rampage
Anderson Torres was Bolsonaro's justice minister before taking over this month as the public security chief for Brasilia, where thousands of protesters vandalized government buildings.
The GOP may regret McCarthy’s concessions in 2024 | CNN Politics
One of Kevin McCarthy’s first acts as speaker of the House was to take a selfie with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the far-right conspiracy theorist and election denier who has emerged as one of his staunchest allies.
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Biden's new border plan includes fighting 'xenophobia,' adding EV chargers, prioritizes climate change
The White House has released a list of key deliverables to be discussed at this year's North American Leaders Summit, including combatting xenophobia and installing EV chargers.
Ohio AG asks justices to lift order blocking abortion law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's attorney general has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to weigh in on the future of the state's near-ban on abortions, despite arguing less than six months ago that the same court lacked jurisdiction to determine the paused law's constitutionality.
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Trade unions representing laid-off Keystone XL workers silent after report shows thousands of job losses
Four major trade unions that were set to represent Keystone XL pipeline workers before President Biden canceled the project's permits, were silent this week when asked the job losses.
House GOP passes repeal of IRS funding boost as its first bill in the majority
House Republicans fulfilled a key campaign promise on Monday, passing legislation to rescind the bulk of an IRS funding boost signed into law last year, marking the first bill passed by the GOP-con…
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Federal government won’t stop buying food from meatpacker tied to bribery case
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said barring JBS from government contracts could hurt taxpayers because the company has so few competitors.
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Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president
Buu Nygren has been sworn in as the next president of the vast Navajo Nation. It's a job that will test his ability to make good on promises to deliver water, electricity and broadband to tens of thousands who don't have it.
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Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut
Connecticut’s first round of recreational cannabis sales for adults 21 and older have begun
House Democrats brace for Speaker McCarthy to block their committee assignments in retaliatory strike
The potential move by Republicans follows Democrats' decisions last Congress to remove GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar from committees.
Democratic rep suggests George Santos did something 'highly illegal,' should face expulsion from Congress
Rep. Ted Lieu of California called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to expel newly elected Rep. George Santos over a staffer who allegedly impersonated McCarthy's chief of staff.
Cherokee tribes turn to K Street to fulfill a 187-year-old promise for a seat in Congress
But they aren’t in agreement over who should get the largely ceremonial post.
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Vance demands Biden admin turn over 'full crosscutting' report on security assistance provided to Ukraine
GOP Sen. JD Vance is set to demand that the Biden administration issue a public report on how more than $100 billion in Ukraine aid is being spent overseas.
Kansas right pushing back more aggressively on LGBTQ rights
Conservative Kansas legislators are pushing back more aggressively this year on LGBTQ-rights issues than in the past two years.
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Roads turn to rivers as storms drench California, claiming lives and leaving many in the dark
The heavy rain across much of the state Tuesday will continue Wednesday in Northern California.
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Biden ignores reporters' questions about classified documents for 2nd time as staff escorts media out
President Biden ignored shouted question about his handling of classified documents following a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday.
NY governor pledges new psychiatric beds, bail reform talks
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed her commitment to public safety in her annual address to state lawmakers Tuesday, pledging to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities and to again tackle the politically sensitive issue of bail reform.
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Nearly 300 previously unheard recordings by Alexander Graham Bell to be restored by Smithsonian | CNN Politics
Nearly 300 never-before-heard recordings by inventor and scientist Alexander Graham Bell will be restored and made accessible later this year, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History announced Tuesday.
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Russia's Wagner says it controls Ukrainian town of Soledar, fighting continues -agencies
The head of Russia's private military firm Wagner on Tuesday said his forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar but that fighting continued, Russian news agencies reported.
Republicans Who Voted To Overturn The 2020 Election Get Top Committee Posts
Eleven of the 17 new House committee chairmen voted to thwart democracy after fueling Donald Trump's "big lie."
Texas Dems accused of treating Biden's border visit as 'photo op' silent on city cleaning up before the trip
Three Democratic representatives from Texas joined President Biden on his first trip to the southern border, but they remained silent after concerns were raised over their trip.
Tennessee lawmakers reconvene, take up hot-button issues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers kicked off their annual legislative session on Tuesday, where they'll spend the next few months finalizing the state's upcoming budget as well as debating issues from abortion ban exceptions to express toll lanes.
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Here's the difference between a 'minimum wage' and 'living wage,' and why it matters
Near-historic inflation has drawn attention to the cost of affording the basics.
War game shows Taiwan stops China invasion but at ‘enormous’ cost
US military support critical for Taiwan to fend off Chinese invasion, but the victory may be ‘pyrrhic’, think tank says.
Canada to buy U.S.-built surface-to-air missiles for Ukraine
Canada will buy a U.S.-made National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Ukraine, a statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Mexico City on Tuesday.
NJ governor rebuffs Republican critique over being 'woke'
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Inviting a national political spotlight, New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday took implicit aim at GOP rivals who criticize blue states for being “woke" while also calling for responsible government and bipartisanship in his annual state of the state address.
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Santos defends himself as Democrats file ethics complaint | CNN Politics
Rep. George Santos, the recently elected GOP congressman from New York who has admitted to lying about parts of his resume, defended himself and his record on Tuesday as two House Democrats filed an ethics complaint against him.
www.cnn.comSide-by-side photos of Bolsonaro supporters storming Brazil's Congress demonstrates a stunning parallel to Trump supporters descending upon the Capitol on January 6
Pro-Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil's Congress on Sunday to protest the results of Brazil's election in October.
French PM unveils pension changes, unions call for strikes
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has unveiled a contentious pension overhaul aimed at raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
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Republicans to condemn pro-choice activist violence after Roe rollback with resolution
Republicans are vowing to condemn violence and threats that were committed against pro-life groups following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Bills seek Nebraska voter ID, would nix most voting by mail
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Bills introduced Tuesday in the Nebraska Legislature address a voter ID requirement passed in November by voters, but also add measures that critics say are designed to make it harder to vote.
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Giuliani subpoenaed amid special counsel investigation into Trump’s fundraising | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has subpoenaed Donald Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani, asking him to turn over records to a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into the former president’s fundraising following the 2020 election, according to a person familiar with the subpoena.
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Political vacuum in Haiti deepens as senators' terms expire
Haiti has been stripped of its last democratically elected institution. The end of its Senate solidifies what some call a de facto dictatorship that's only nominally in charge of a country wracked by gang violence.
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Amazon workers press company on climate change response after Pakistan floods
The company moved to limit internal activism on climate change before the pandemic. But the efforts live on.
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Supreme Court debates union tactics in spoiled concrete case
The Supreme Court is debating the lengths unions can go to when exerting pressure during a strike. The high court heard arguments in a case about concrete that was wasted when cement truck drivers walked off the job.
apnews.comCommission led by Sen. Manchin's wife is set to receive millions more from Manchin-backed omnibus
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's wife was appointed by President Biden to lead the Appalachian Regional Commission in early 2021, paying an annual $160,000 salary.
World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy
The World Bank warns the global economy will come “perilously close” to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in the world’s top economies — the United States, Europe and China.
apnews.comDoes The Mayor Of Oklahoma City Provide A Post-Trump Road Map For Republicans?
Anti-Trump, tax-raising David Holt is waiting for the GOP’s fever to break.
Charles' former aide responds to Harry's claim in 'Spare' that royals fed stories to the press
Harry's memoir "Spare" gives a detailed look at his life in Britain's royal family.
Birth control ruling to see fresh scrutiny at Texas Capitol
Texas lawmakers are returning to the Capitol for the first legislative session since a statewide abortion ban took effect, and access to birth control for minors is likely to command fresh attention.
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GOP leaders and McCarthy holdouts defend deals | CNN Politics
House GOP leaders and key negotiators won’t commit to publicly releasing details about the side deals Kevin McCarthy cut in order to secure the speakership, undercutting the Republican pledge to run their chamber openly and transparently and as some rank-and-file members call for more...
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Extreme weather caused $165 billion in damage last year, NOAA says
It was the third-costliest year on record, highlighting the enormous economic and societal toll of extreme events that are expected to intensify because of climate change.
www.nbcnews.comUS and Russia clash over violent extremism in Africa
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States accused Russian military contractors backed by the Kremlin on Tuesday of interfering in the internal affairs of African countries and “increasing the likelihood that violent extremism will grow” in the Sahel region which is facing increasing attacks and deteri
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US intel materials related to Ukraine, Iran and UK found in Biden’s private office, source tells CNN | CNN Politics
10 documents were found in Biden’s private office. They were dated between 2013 to 2016 and covered topics including Iran, Ukraine and the UK.
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Prince Harry's memoir breaks UK sales record on first day of release
Prince Harry's "Spare" became the UK's fastest selling non-fiction book ever, its publisher said on Tuesday, after days of TV interviews, leaks, and a mistaken early release of the memoir containing intimate revelations about the British royal family.
Russian artillery fire down nearly 75%, US officials say, in latest sign of struggles for Moscow | CNN Politics
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its 11th month, US and Ukrainian officials tell CNN that Russia’s artillery fire is down dramatically from its wartime high, in some places by as much as 75%.
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Head of Florida Democrats resigns after disastrous midterms
The head of the Florida Democratic Party has resigned after a disastrous midterm election in the onetime battleground state.
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Ex-Flint, Michigan, fire chief sues mayor, saying he was fired for refusing to cover up house fire that killed 2 children
Raymond Barton said Mayor Sheldon Neeley tried to pressure him to cover up the alleged misconduct of two firefighters who said no one was in the home.
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Twitter blocks hashtags used to promote child sex abuse material after NBC News review
A group of Twitter employees met over the weekend to accelerate plans to address the accounts that promote the sale of such material, a Twitter executive said.
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'Diamond,' of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51
Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway of the conservative political commentary duo “Diamond and Silk” has died, according to former President Donald Trump and the pair’s official Twitter account.
apnews.comTwitter blocks hashtags used to promote child sex abuse material after NBC News review
A group of Twitter employees met over the weekend to accelerate plans to address the accounts that promote the sale of such material, a Twitter executive said.
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Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change
The Federal Reserve has only a limited role to play in combating climate change, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance that puts him at odds with environmental activists who have pushed central banks worldwide to take steps to restrict lending to energy companies.
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Colorado Gov. Polis targets affordability in inauguration
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his inauguration speech on the windswept steps of the state capitol on Tuesday.
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Mom fatally shoots home invader to protect her 2 kids: Sheriff
A Louisiana mom fatally shot a home invader to protect her two young children, according to authorities.
Early backer of impeaching Clinton urges GOP caution on Biden impeachments - Washington Examiner
Former Georgia GOP Rep. Bob Barr, one of the House managers in former President Bill Clinton's 1998 impeachment, is advising House Republicans to go slow as they seek Biden administration impeachments.In an interview, Barr described impeachment articles, such as those filed this week against...
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German minister promises Ukraine weapons, EU accession help on surprise trip
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv near the Russian border on Tuesday, promising more weapons as well as "concrete offers" to help Ukraine join the European Union.
Peru is in mourning over violent protests' growing death toll
Prime Minister Alberto Otárola was set to appear in the opposition-dominated Congress, seeking a vote of confidence in his Cabinet.
www.nbcnews.comNicaraguan bishop to stand trial on conspiracy charge
A Nicaraguan Roman Catholic bishop will stand trial on charges of conspiracy and spreading false information.
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US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen | CNN Politics
The US intercepted a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles destined for Yemen, according to a statement from the US military.
www.cnn.comUS will require detailed safety plans at charter airlines
Federal officials say they're going to require more operators that carry air passengers to adopt so-called safety management systems.
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Danny Masterson to face second trial on rape charges
The DA’s office initially declined to file a case in 2004, after the first accuser gave a report to the LAPD.
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Retired Missouri priest sentenced for possessing child porn
A 72-year-old retired Catholic priest in St. Louis who used thousands of images of child pornography to make PowerPoint presentations has been sentenced to five years in prison
US has made ‘substantive’ change in weaponry provided to Ukraine, officials say | CNN Politics
There has been a “substantive” change in the type of weaponry the US and its allies are providing to Ukraine to meet Kyiv’s requests for firepower, two senior US officials tells CNN.
www.cnn.comNew class of Georgia state lawmakers grows more diverse
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's population has been growing more diverse for decades. Now its lawmakers are catching up.
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‘Certainly a possibility’ mother could face charges after her 6-year-old allegedly shot Virginia teacher, police chief says | CNN
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who authorities say shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school could face charges, Newport News police Chief Steve Drew said Tuesday.
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Biden once defended taking home classified documents, said it 'depends on the document'
President Biden defended the practice of taking home classified documents while speaking to the press in August. The DOJ is now investigating documents at a Biden think tank.
House Republicans pass rules package in key test for McCarthy | CNN Politics
House Republicans on Monday approved a rules package for the 118th Congress, in what marked the first test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to navigate his slim Republican majority.
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Stacey Abrams’s $1.4M of campaign debt proves voters ‘made right decision’: Georgia GOP - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The Georgia Republican Party said news of Stacey Abrams's eye-watering campaign debt is proof voters "made the right decision" in not electing her. "Back-to-Back loser Stacey Abrams, mismanaging her campaign and failing her staff, is par for course," Ryan Caudelle, the executive...
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C-SPAN asks for its ‘gone wild’ cameras to be permanent in House - Washington Examiner
Buoyed by an outpouring of support from viewers and House members wowed by the unusual C-SPAN camera work during the multiday vote for speaker, C-SPAN has asked House leaders to let it continue free-ranging with its cameras now that the chamber is back in session.In a letter to new House Speaker...
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In-N-Out Burger expanding east of Texas, 1st stop Tennessee
In-N-Out Burger plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in the Nashville area by 2026
Taiwan calls on Germany to help maintain 'regional order'
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Germany on Tuesday to help maintain "regional order" during a meeting with senior German lawmakers who are visiting the island on a trip that Beijing has condemned.
Indiana governor pushes big spending plan in annual address
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb urged skeptical state legislators Tuesday to support funding for several big-ticket spending plans, arguing that the state needed to take action on multiple fronts.
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Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery | CNN
The fat-removing procedure has become the world’s most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern about breast implants’ links to cancer.
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People in these cities lose the most time in traffic congestion
Story at a glance Transportation analytic company INRIX released data on Tuesday breaking down in which cities drivers lost the most amount of time in traffic. Chicago drivers came in at No.1, wast…
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Arkansas introduces new bill defining drags shows as an 'adult-orientated business' under legal code
Arkansas lawmakers introduced State Senate Bill 43, which aims to add drag performances to the list of other "adult oriented businesses" including strip clubs and nude modeling studios.
Democrat Tina Kotek sworn in as OR governor, plans to declare homeless emergency
Oregon has sworn in Democrat Tina Kotek as the state’s next governor. Koteck plans to tackle homelessness, housing, mental health, and education.
Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, dies at 82
Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, who won an Olympic gold medal before becoming entangled in his country’s volatile politics in the 1960s as king and spent decades in exile, has died.
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Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
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WHO urges travellers to wear masks as new COVID variant spreads
XBB.1.5 is another descendant of Omicron, the most contagious and now globally dominant variant of the virus that causes COVID.
WHO meeting to decide on COVID emergency set for Jan. 27
A World Health Organization committee will meet on Jan. 27 to consider whether the COVID-19 pandemic still represents a global emergency, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, three years after it was first declared.
Federal COVID aid OK'd to pay for roads, natural disasters
States and local governments soon will have new flexibility to spend billions of dollars of federal coronavirus relief funds on some things not directly related to the pandemic.
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The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office says the agency sees “no immediate threat” for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed.
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Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves the credit?
Mpox is no longer the exploding health crisis that it appeared to be less than six months ago. So who deserves the credit for controlling the U.S. outbreak?
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India detects all omicron sub-variants of COVID-19
India has identified all sub-variants of omicron in the community. However, the affected areas have not reported a rise in transmission or mortality rates.
China economy recovering but hampered by virus outbreaks
BEIJING (AP) — Wang Jian is anxious to get back to work teaching basketball to children now that China has lifted anti-COVID-19 restrictions.
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Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide line
The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched.
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Why thousands of New York City nurses are striking and what's at stake
New York City have been striking for two days for better pay and working conditions -- and experts say the stakes are not just high for the nurses but the community too.
China halts visas for Japan, South Korea in COVID-19 spat
Chinese embassies stopped issuing new visas for South Koreans and Japanese in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 measures imposed by those countries on travelers from China.
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Some newly mailed Covid tests from the government expire soon — even with extensions
The FDA extended the shelf life of iHealth Covid tests by six months this summer, but many kits still expire in February, and some have already.
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Sanders tells Moderna planned COVID vaccine price hike is ‘unacceptable corporate greed’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling on Moderna not to quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Tuesday that the plan amounts to “unacceptable corporate greed.” In a Tuesda…
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Biden team eyes end of Covid emergency declaration and shift in Covid team
The Biden administration wants to lift the yearslong emergency declaration for the pandemic. But first, it needs to manage the latest Covid threat.
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Sen. Sanders asks Moderna not to hike COVID vaccine price
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders sent Moderna Inc a letter this week asking the drug company to halt planned U.S. price increases on its COVID-19 vaccine, saying price hikes could make the shot unaffordable for millions of Americans.
