FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after pleading not guilty in a Miami courtroom earlier in the day to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Trump’s penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Criminal defendants are routinely advised to avoid commenting on pending charges against them. But Donald Trump, the former president and current White House hopeful, is no ordinary defendant.
Supreme Court's Alito defends against ethics questions
Alito, writing in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, addressed what he called “charges” by journalists from ProPublica in an article that has yet to be published.
www.nbcnews.comWhat to know about Hunter Biden's plea deal in federal tax and gun case
The announcement that federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over tax and gun charges marks the likely end of a five-year Justice Department investigation that has dogged the Biden family.
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Legal experts say the charges against Hunter Biden are rarely brought
The federal statute making it unlawful for a drug addict to possess a gun faces court challenges. The tax charges central to a now-tossed plea deal also rarely result in jail time.
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DA, ethics panel back judge in Donald Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias
Manhattan prosecutors say neither Donald Trump nor his lawyers have shown any evidence to support their claims that the judge in the former president’s hush-money criminal case has an anti-Trump bias.
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GOP fears Kari Lake bid could cost them Arizona Senate race
Republicans are facing a dwindling number of alternatives to mount a challenge to Kari Lake in the Arizona Senate primary, raising concerns for the party over what should be a prime pickup opportun…
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Dozens of US lawmakers urge Biden to raise rights issues with Modi, letter shows
Dozens of U.S. President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats urged him on Tuesday to raise human rights issues with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington this week, according to a letter sent to Biden.
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Russia: US and UK ‘fully dragged into conflict’ if Crimea bombed
Moscow alleges Kyiv plans to strike the annexed Crimean Peninsula with long-range NATO missiles.
John Durham, Trump-era special counsel, testifies about "sobering" report on FBI's Russia probe
"I can tell you, having spent 40 years plus as a prosecutor, they were particularly sobering to me," the special counsel told lawmakers.
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Russia strikes Kyiv, Zelenskiy says Moscow's forces being 'destroyed'
Russia on Tuesday struck military and infrastructure targets in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and across other parts of the country, including western areas far from the front lines, Ukrainian officials said.
Pentagon accounting error provides extra $6.2 billion for Ukraine military aid
The Pentagon says it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years, resulting in a surplus that will be used for future security packages.
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Trump lead over GOP field slips after federal indictment: poll
Former President Trump’s lead over the Republican presidential primary field for 2024 has slipped in the wake of his federal indictment, according to a poll released Tuesday. A CNN poll found that …
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Biden compares China’s Xi Jinping to ‘dictators’ even as Washington and Beijing work to thaw relations | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden compared Chinese President Xi Jinping to “dictators” during a political fundraiser in California Tuesday night, delivering the unscripted remarks roughly a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his recent trip had yielded “progress” in repairing the fractured...
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Trump calls for death penalty for drug dealers; Fox’s Baier notes it would apply to woman he championed
Former President Trump in a Fox News interview advocated for imposing the death penalty on convicted drug dealers, even as anchor Bret Baier pointed out that the policy would have applied to Alice …
thehill.comVirginians oust Democrat who sought abortion limits and Republican who denied 2020 results
A handful of Virginia incumbents prevailed over challengers in a closely watched primary election. But two of the state’s most controversial political figures — Republican Sen.
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'DOUBLE STANDARD': Presidential hopefuls slam 'partisan' DOJ following Hunter Biden plea deal
Several 2024 presidential contenders offered their response to the news that Hunter Biden secured a tentative federal plea deal following an investigation that resulted in a felony gun charge and two tax misdemeanors.
New York prosecutors subpoena Trump deposition in E. Jean Carroll case
Prosecutors say that "a number" of the subjects that Trump testified about in the E. Jean Carroll case are "relevant and material" to Trump's felony indictment in New York.
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Abbott signs bill banning ‘sexually oriented performances’ in Texas
Texas has become the latest in a growing number of states to pass legislation that LGBTQ rights groups say targets drag shows, banning “sexually oriented performances” that take place in the presen…
thehill.comBooze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House
President Joe Biden's son Hunter is by no means the first presidential relative whose personal troubles have caused headaches for a White House.
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Boebert moves to force vote on impeaching Biden over handling of border
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is forcing a House vote on impeaching President Biden over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and immigration policy, making a surprise privileged motion Tuesday e…
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Missing Titanic submersible live updates: Texts show OceanGate CEO dismissed concerns
Live updates on the search for the missing Titanic tourist submersible.
Durham addressed Crossfire Hurricane and FBI misconduct in private Intel hearing
Special counsel John Durham testified behind closed doors to the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to address misconduct at the FBI and during the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest county, debunk conspiracies
Georgia’s State Election Board won’t take over running elections in the state’s most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling.
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Bill Barr says Hunter’s plea ups ante on DOJ to release doc alleging Biden bribery scheme: ‘critical’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr says that it is "even more critical" that DOJ release the FBI-1023 document to House Republicans in light of Hunter Biden's plea deal.
Trump knocks DeSantis for disloyalty in Fox interview
Former President Trump attacked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his leading GOP rival for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination, over what he described as a lack of loyalty during an interview …
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Pro-DeSantis PAC airs new ad focused on fight with Disney, "woke culture"
The pro-DeSantis PAC's ad is aimed at conservatives unhappy with corporations that recognize and partner with the LGBTQ+ community.
www.cbsnews.comTrump adviser faces possible disbarment over his efforts to overturn 2020 election
A prosecutor seeking the disbarment of the architect of a legal strategy aimed at keeping former President Donald Trump in power says he concocted a baseless theory and made false claims of fraud in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
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Progressive ousts ‘pro-life’ Democrat Joe Morrissey in Virginia state Senate race
Former Del. Lashrecse Aird was projected to win the Democratic primary in a key Virginia state Senate race, according to The Associated Press, unseating the controversial state Sen. Joe Morrissey (…
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Lauren Boebert to force Biden impeachment vote in House
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden.
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Judge to unseal identities of 3 people who backed George Santos' $500K bond
Santos' lawyers had argued the people who helped him post bond would likely have to withdraw from serving as his bond supporters if their names were released.
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FBI terror watchlist arrests, encounters at southern border for FY 23 hits all-time record
Border Patrol agents have stopped a record number of people crossing the southern border between ports of entry so far this fiscal year, with 125 such encounters.
In San Francisco, Biden talks with tech leaders about risks and promises of artificial intelligence
President Joe Biden has convened a group of technology leaders in San Francisco to debate the risks and promises of artificial intelligence.
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Ukrainian artillerymen praise US howitzers outside Russian-held town
The artillerymen of Ukraine's 67th infantry brigade are delighted with the U.S.-supplied M119 howitzer amid an increase in military exchanges south of the Russian-held town of Kreminna.
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Appeals court allows New Jersey's key gun restrictions to take effect amid litigation
Tuesday's court order means that carrying guns within 100 feet of public gatherings is prohibited.
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Tropical Storm Bret to move through Leeward Islands later this week
Tropical Storm Bret, which is churning in the Atlantic, is forecast to strengthen and move into the Caribbean by early Friday.
Biden labels Chinese President Xi a dictator
The U.S. president was speaking at a fundraiser for his re-election campaign, a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his first Beijing visit.
Judge orders unsealing of Santos’s bond sponsor names Thursday
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) latest attempt to keep sealed the identities of the people who financially backed his criminal bond. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybe…
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Jeffrey Epstein got $300 mln in US Virgin Islands tax incentives, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan Chase said the U.S. Virgin Islands gave Jeffrey Epstein more than $300 million in tax incentives and waived sex offender monitoring requirements, shielding the disgraced late financier as he gave cash and gifts to top officials.
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Migrant numbers exceeded 200,000 encounters again in May as Title 42 expired
Border officials encountered over 200,000 migrant encounters in May, even as numbers dropped sharply after the ending of Title 42 at the beginning of the month.
3 takeaways from Virginia’s primary elections: Abortion still dominates Democratic politics
Youngkin’s endorsees win big, and big money will drop on Virginia this fall.
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Tucker Carlson claims DOJ plea deal 'just baptized Hunter Biden' in new episode
Tucker Carlson debuted the fifth episode of his Twitter show on Tuesday, hours after the news broke that President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden entered a plea deal with the Department of Justice concerning charges of failure to pay income taxes and unlawful possession of a firearm.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors violates US Constitution
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody ruled Tuesday that the nation’s first ban on such care for children violates the U.S.
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House GOP retirement fund bill takes aim at ESG investing
House Republicans are continuing their effort to target so-called "woke" investing.
Donald Trump backtracks on crime policy: 'She would be killed under your plan'
Former President Donald Trump backtracked on parts of his idea to institute the death penalty for all drug dealers when he was confronted with the possibility of someone he freed being executed.
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Biden refers to China's Xi as a dictator during fundraiser
Mr. Biden, addressing the Chinese surveillance balloon which was shot down by the U.S. military in February off the coast of South Carolina, implied that Xi was caught off guard by the incident.
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Georgia poll workers accused in Trump-backed conspiracy theories cleared of election fraud allegations
Allegations of election fraud against two poll workers following the 2020 election were found to be "false and unsubstantiated," say Georgia investigators.
Hunter Biden plea: Jon Tester says deal may be 'liability' for president in 2024
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) said Thursday that Hunter Biden reaching a deal to plead guilty to federal tax and gun charges could hurt President Joe Biden's 2024 general election chances.
www.washingtonexaminer.comReform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries
Three incumbent prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda have won their Democratic primaries.
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Angela Paxton, state senator and wife of impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton, says she will attend his trial
The Texas House of Representatives voted in May to impeach the attorney general, who has been accused of bribery, obstruction of justice and abuse of the public trust.
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South Carolina school district ends contract with company after GOP group sued over CRT
A South Carolina school district will remove critical race theory from its curriculum after a South Carolina Freedom Caucus lawsuit
'Mistakes he made': Takeaways from Hunter Biden's plea deal, political fallout
Hunter Biden's deal to plead guilty to tax charges and resolve a gun offense likely avoided prison, but fueled attacks against him and his father.
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Gallup poll shows dip in GOP acceptance of same-sex relationships
Sixty-four percent of Americans call same-sex relationships "morally acceptable," including almost 80% of Democrats but about 40% of Republicans.
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June 20, 2023 Missing Titanic sub search news | CNN
Banging sounds were heard Tuesday during the search for the missing Titan submersible, according to an internal US government memo. Follow for live news updates.
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Chris Christie lures big donors as he takes on Trump, while billionaire ally Cohen sits out
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is picking up support from several wealthy donors as he takes on Donald Trump and a crowded GOP field.
Asia stocks slip as suspense builds for China, Fed news
A lack of new stimulus steps from Beijing frustrated investors.
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Norway proposes opening its waters to deep sea mining, says minerals needed in green transition
Norway says it wants to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial deep sea mining in line with the country’s strategy to seek new economic opportunities and reduce its reliance on the oil and gas industry
Exclusive: Tesla wins as Texas requires state-backed charging stations to include its plug
Tesla scored a series of victories for its charging technology on Tuesday, capped by Texas saying it would require electric vehicle charging companies to include both Tesla's standard as well as the nationally recognized CCS if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using...
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Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world's terrorism hot spot with half of 2022's victims
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Federal judge strikes down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming treatment for trans youth | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth, dealing the strongest blow yet to a state prohibition on such care.
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Senate Republicans urge Biden to drop Julie Su labor secretary nomination
Senate Republicans are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw his pick for labor secretary weeks after her nomination stalled out in the Senate.
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Inside the Titanic tourist submersible missing with 5 people
There is barely enough room inside for more than one person at a time to stretch out, according to previous passengers and promotional documents.
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Pentagon accounting error overestimates value of weapons sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion
Pentagon officials said an accounting error caused by pricing weapons going to Ukraine incorrectly, resulted in a $6.2 billion surplus in funds for future security packages.
These 5 states will be the first to kick residents off Medicaid starting in April | CNN Politics
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage in coming months, but residents in Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire and South Dakota will be the first to bear the brunt of the terminations.
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Kodak Black's lawyer slams Hunter Biden plea deal after rapper sentenced to 3+ years for same crime
Bradford Cohen, lawyer for rapper Kodak Black, blasts the plea deal reached between the DOJ and Hunter Biden for identical charges to his client: '2 tiers of justice?'
Tropical Storm Bret expected to bring strong winds and rain to Caribbean
The storm brings a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall and strong winds to Caribbean by Thursday.
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House Republicans move to consider private documents related to Hunter Biden tax probe
“The balance of justice must not be skewed in favor of the wealthy and the politically connected,” House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith said.
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Bills, speeches and even playlists: Here's how some lawmakers are celebrating Pride Month
LGBTQ Americans – including those in Congress – are celebrating their identities and progress made in the U.S.
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Idaho man accused of killing 4 ‘lost it’ after neighbor allegedly exposed himself to family
Majorjon Kaylor, 31, said he “snapped” and “lost it” before Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Kenna Guardipee, 41, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, were killed in Kellogg.
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Hunter Biden plea: News of deal provides relief for president, report suggests
It's possible that President Joe Biden found relief in his son Hunter Biden's plea deal, according to a report.
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Biden addresses son Hunter's federal tax evasion plea deal for first time publicly: 'Very proud'
President Biden spoke in San Francisco Tuesday, hours after it was announced Hunter Biden is pleading guilty to federal tax charges.
Missing Titanic submersible posed risk of 'extreme danger' to passengers, OceanGate exec warned in 2018
The OceanGate Expeditions submersible vanished while diving toward the Titanic. Passengers include Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood.
Louisiana lawmakers regret cutting $100M from proposed state health department budget increase
Lawmakers in Louisiana’s GOP-controlled Senate say they regret their hasty passage of the state’s $45 billion budget.
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Key takeaways from Hunter Biden's guilty plea deal on federal tax, gun charges
Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a felony firearm offense. Here's what to know about where things stand.
www.cbsnews.comSouth Carolina governor vetoes just $1.5M from $13B budget
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has vetoed just $1.5 million out of the state’s $13 billion budget for next fiscal year. He announced the vetoes Tuesday.
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Musk says Tesla looking at significant investment in India, after meeting Modi
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pushing the car maker to make a "significant investment" in the country, adding that such an announcement was expected soon, according to Reuters partner ANI.
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RFK Jr lectures social media sites on First Amendment after YouTube memory-holed his 'dissenting views'
Democrat presidential candidate and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says YouTube was "wrong" for removing one of his interviews over its vaccine misinformation policy.
Marquette professor says American flag is source of fear and anxiety
A professor at Marquette University said he feels "anxious" whenever he sees the American flag.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAuto shop owner who paid worker in 91,500 oily pennies ordered to pay nearly $40,000 more
The owner of an auto repair shop who paid a former worker with 91,500 oily pennies has been ordered by a judge to pay nearly 4 million more cents
Thousands take to the streets in Colombia to protest leftist government's reforms
Thousands of people are marching in Colombia to voice their frustration with President Gustavo Petro’s government and its attempts to make sweeping changes to the nation’s health and pension systems, and its labor laws.
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A suburban Detroit police officer has been charged with assault after video shows him punching a young man in the face and slamming his head to the ground at the jail
Conservatives compare Hunter Biden plea deal to Wesley Snipes jail time for tax evasion. Here's why
GOP lawmakers are outraged by the plea deal for Hunter Biden and comparing him to Wesley Snipes, an actor who went to jail for tax evasion.
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Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism
Cuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered key for the island nation, including on oil and fuel supply, the sale of wheat and the resumption of flights between both countries.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to censuring Schiff this week
Florida's Rep. Anna Paulina Luna may make a move on the House floor to discipline Rep. Adam Schiff this week over his role in the Russia probe.
From ChatGPT to executive orders: Inside the White House’s urgent push to regulate AI | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden huddled in the Oval Office with several of his top advisers in early April as an aide typed prompts into ChatGPT: Summarize the Supreme Court’s New Jersey v. Delaware ruling and turn it into a Bruce Springsteen song.
www.cnn.comPennsylvania House passes $15 minimum wage bill
Pennsylvania’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 in a close vote Tuesday, a long-held party campaign plank that has run up against Republican legislative majorities for years.
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Border Patrol has caught 127 illegal immigrants on FBI terror watchlist in fiscal 2023
Border Patrol agents on the Canadian and Mexican borders have caught 127 noncitizens listed on the FBI's terror watchlist who tried to enter the United States illegally since the start of fiscal 2023, according to newly released federal data.
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If US companies 'go woke', do they really go broke?
Experts believe 'boycott fever' will grip the US ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.
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Why recovering the missing Titanic sub is so challenging
A submersible vessel taking tourists on a deep ocean journey to view the wreckage of the Titanic has been missing since Sunday. One pilot and four passengers are aboard.
Gov. Sununu signs $15.2 billion 'bipartisan miracle budget'
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a $15.2 billion two-year state budget into law, capping off a surprisingly smooth legislative session.
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Pentagon says Ukraine accounting error revealed last month is much bigger than previously stated | CNN Politics
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the accounting error revealed last month was significantly more than previously stated and aid provided to Ukraine was overvalued by $6.2 billion rather than $3 billion.
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Evers signs bipartisan sales tax bill aimed at sparing Milwaukee from bankruptcy
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed into law a bipartisan proposal aimed at sparing the city and county of Milwaukee from bankruptcy.
Marianne Williamson faces exodus of campaign staffers as another manager leaves
Marianne Williamson lost her second campaign manager in two months. It's the the latest in a string of desertions from her 2024 presidential campaign.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAbortion rights groups drop suit challenging Kentucky's ban but continue legal fight
Abortion-rights groups have filed a motion to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban. But they say the legal fight is far from over.
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Kansas man indicted for threatening to attack Nashville Pride event this weekend, DOJ says
A Kansas man has been indicted on charges he made threats on Facebook targeting a Nashville Pride event scheduled for this upcoming weekend, prosecutors announced.
Dangerously high temperatures hit South as thousands remain without power
Residents without power in Oklahoma waited in long gas lines so they could fill up generators or use their car's air conditioning.
www.cbsnews.comTornadoes clobber Mississippi. Hours later, its governor attends Republican fundraiser in Alabama
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves traveled to Alabama for a Republican fundraising event as people in his state were still reeling from death, injury and destruction from back-to-back storms.
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Titanic tourist sub missing for third day as search teams race clock
Rescuers searched a vast swath of the North Atlantic for a third day on Tuesday, racing against time to find a missing tourist submersible that vanished while taking wealthy passengers on a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic in deep waters off Canada's coast.
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Trump-backed candidate gets probation over illegal campaign contribution
Lynda Bennett had pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation in her 2020 run for the congressional seat vacated by Mark Meadows when he joined the Trump White House.
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Suspect arrested after 3 injured in New York subway slashings: NYPD
A suspect is in custody after three women were injured late Sunday afternoon in a series of subway slashing incidents, New York Police Department officials said.
Biden admin says its policy has cut number of migrants who can claim asylum at the border
"There has been an immediate reduction in encounters at the border,” said a top DHS official in a court filing.
www.nbcnews.comWorld well short of pace needed to meet UN's 2030 sustainable development goals
The world is falling well short of the progress needed to meet the United Nations’ sustainable development goals by 2030 in areas ranging from poverty to clean energy to biodiversity.
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Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn
The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.
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Arizona Rep. Biggs raises alarm about unattended ports of entry 'left open' at U.S.-Canada border
Rep. Andy Biggs is seeking answers about information he has received that ports of entry at the U.S.-Canada border are being left unattended for long periods of time.
US falls significantly in global ranking for gender equality: Report
The U.S. fell to 43rd in a ranking of gender equality out of 146 countries studied, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
Damaged portion of I-95 in Philadelphia will reopen this weekend, ahead of schedule, governor says | CNN
The damaged portion of Interstate 95 that collapsed in Philadelphia on June 11 will reopen this weekend, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced, highlighting the reopening comes ahead of schedule thanks to the “24/7” work of crews at the site.
www.cnn.comUN agencies decry humanitarian crisis in Haiti and seek help for hungry families fleeing violence
The executive directors of two U.N. agencies are warning that Haiti’s humanitarian crisis has reached unprecedented levels amid reports of widespread hunger and gang violence.
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Joe Biden’s long-standing support for Hunter Biden on display following plea deal | CNN Politics
For months, as the Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden intensified, his father made little attempt to distance himself from his son.
www.cnn.comCompany says it can't say for sure whether more air-bag inflators might explode and hurl shrapnel
A company that makes air-bag inflators that have exploded in eight incidents involving two deaths and seven injuries argues that it can’t say for sure whether its inflators might cause further such incidents.
apnews.comHunter Biden will plead guilty in a deal that likely averts time behind bars in a tax and gun case
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has reached a deal with federal prosecutors on charges he failed to pay federal income tax and illegally possessed a weapon.
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Donald Trump arrested: Poll shows former president’s popularity fade in wake of federal indictment - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump’s popular support has faded following his federal indictment, according to a new poll. The CNN/SSRS Opinion Panel survey, which was released Tuesday, showed 33% of respondents had a favorable opinion of Trump, whereas 59% viewed him unfavorably. The remaining 8% of...
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McCarthy doubles down on Biden family probes after Hunter guilty plea deal
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said a plea deal on tax charges for Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, will not slow down House Republicans’ investigation into the Biden family’s business deali…
thehill.comInside the deepening rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there’s no chance “on God’s green earth” he’s running in 2024, but wants to make clear Florida Gov.
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Judge overseeing Trump documents case sets Aug. 14 trial date, but date is likely to change
The Aug. 14 trial date set by Judge Aileen Cannon is likely to change as Trump's lawyers file motions with the court that could result in its delay.
www.cbsnews.comUS and China are talking at a high level again, but their rivalry remains unchecked
The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep.
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Democrats fed up with Tuberville want to change Senate rules
Senate Democrats say they’re ready to take another look at rules reform to break through the blockade Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has put in place against more than 200 military promotions…
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Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty to federal tax charges
Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty in the years-long federal investigation into his tax affairs, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
Titan sub: Cramped vessel is operated by video game controller
The world's only privately owned manned submersible has a unique design and some surprising features.
www.bbc.comTrump adviser faces possible disbarment over his efforts to overturn 2020 election
A prosecutor seeking the disbarment of the architect of a legal strategy aimed at keeping former President Donald Trump in power says he concocted a baseless theory and made false claims of fraud in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
apnews.comRussia strikes Kyiv, Zelenskiy says Moscow's forces being 'destroyed'
Russia on Tuesday struck military and infrastructure targets in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and across other parts of the country, including western areas far from the front lines, Ukrainian officials said.
GOP Targets Researchers Who Study Disinformation Before 2024 Election
On Capitol Hill and in the courts, Republican lawmakers and activists are mounting a sweeping legal campaign against universities, think tanks and private companies that study the spread of disinformation, accusing them of colluding with the government to suppress conservative speech online. The...
Did Hunter Biden Get a Better Deal Than the Average Person Would Get?
Did Hunter Biden get the same deal that would be given to someone who was not the son of the president of the United States? Douglas Berman, a professor of law at Ohio State University and a sentencing expert, read the court papers unsealed Tuesday morning and said that it was difficult to...
RFK Jr proposes federal solution to end homelessness: 'More important than funding wars'
Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. published a video Monday calling for the federal government to use housing vouchers to solve the homeless problem.
Chris Christie: Trump "knows he's in trouble" in documents case, is "his own worst enemy"
"The problem for Donald Trump in all of this is his own conduct," said former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is running for president.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Moscow warns Kyiv over attacking Crimea
These were the updates for the Russia-Ukraine war on Tuesday, June 20.
Threat of Putin's using tactical nuclear weapons is ‘real,’ Biden warns
Ukraine pressed on with its counteroffensive just days after the Kremlin began deploying the weapons to Belarus.
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OnPolitics: Hunter Biden set to plead guilty to tax charges. What to know.
Biden has been under investigation since 2018.
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Russia fines Telegram and Viber for 'illegal' war content; Putin open to talking about Ukraine, Kremlin says
Air raids sounded across Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday morning amid Russian attacks targeting Kyiv and Lviv and the region of Zaporizhzhia.
DA pushes back against Trump's effort to get judge to step down from criminal case
Donald Trump has a history of "baselessly accusing" judges of bias, prosecutors said in response to Trump's effort to get the judge in his criminal trial to step down.
Trump says Hunter Biden got off with a ‘traffic ticket,’ slams ‘corrupt’ justice system
Former President Trump blasted Hunter Biden's plea deal and said it amounts to a "traffic ticket" for President Biden's son and called the US justice system 'corrupt.'
White House responds to Hunter Biden plea deal: President, first lady 'love their son'
The White House reacted to news Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax offenses after a years-long investigation.
Elon Musk says Biden's desire to tax the ultra-rich would 'upset a lot of donors'
Elon Musk took a dig at wealthy Democratic donors and President Joe Biden's plans to tax the rich in a tweet on Saturday.
Biden is ready to fete India's leader, looking past Modi's human rights record and ties to Russia
President Joe Biden is honoring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state visit this week. Biden is extending the high honor even though Modi’s government has stayed on the sidelines in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and as human rights activists express alarm about the state of India’s democra
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White House plans high-profile events around anniversary of overturning Roe v. Wade
The president and vice president will appear at an event with major reproductive rights groups, and the first lady will host women who have been denied medical care post-Roe.
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Most in new poll say fundamental rights, freedoms are threatened
A majority of Republicans and Democrats in a new poll shared the view that their fundamental rights and freedoms were under threat, but they diverged in which issues they saw as most at risk. In a …
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Trump’s fatal obsession - Washington Examiner
TRUMP'S FATAL OBSESSION. Fox News anchor Bret Baier covered a lot of ground in his must-watch interview with former President Donald Trump on Monday. The classified documents case. China. Russia and the war in Ukraine. All made news. But perhaps the most revelatory moment came when Trump...
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Underwater sounds heard in search for sub
The US Coast Guard confirms noises have been detected, after media reports of "banging sounds" from the area.
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Chris Christie floats Social Security cuts, slams Trump over 'crazy stuff' in documents case
Chris Christie's remarks contrasted with Donald Trump, who vowed not to cut Social Security, and Ron DeSantis, who has backed off his support for reforms.
Trump, who said he hired only the best people, was thoroughly asked why so many key players of his administration didn't want him to be president again
Not only are many members of Donald Trump's former administration not supporting him, but two are running against him in the 2024 presidential race.
Ukraine says ‘biggest blow’ yet to come in counteroffensive push
Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said Kyiv’s forces and Moscow’s troops are engaged in a ‘tough duel’.
'It's bizarre': Biden targets Tuberville as he blocks military promotions over abortion policy
Joe Biden called out Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville for blocking military promotions as a protest over an abortion policy at the Defense Department.
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In race against clock, expanding fleet of ships searches for submersible lost near Titanic wreck
The U.S. Coast Guard says a search covering 10,000 square miles has turned up no signs of a missing submarine off New England.
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75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over violent holiday weekend
More than 70 people were shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including a father of four who was gunned down at a Father's Day park gathering.
Florida official who criticized DeSantis reaches settlement with education department
A school superintendent has reached a settlement with Florida's education department after Republican Gov.
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How Hakeem Jeffries Learned to Fight Dirty
The current House minority leader first sharpened his knives as a 29-year-old taking on a tough Democratic incumbent.
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'Hell of a job': Biden's reaction and 5 other takeaways from Blinken's trip to China
The U.S. president's comments came after Blinken's high-profile two-day mission to China, aimed at soothing strained ties with China.
Outrage over Hunter Biden avoiding jail - Washington Examiner
The plea deal that let first son Hunter Biden avoid jail despite federal tax and gun charges has outraged critics who said it was just the latest Justice Department sweetheart deal for the Biden family.Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton told Secrets that Biden’s plea agreement was “outrageous”...
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Full transcript: Margaret Brennan interviews Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The following is a transcript of an interview between "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
www.cbsnews.comGlenn Youngkin eyes total control in Virginia
Youngkin, who hasn't entirely closed the door on running for president, could use total control of the state legislature to pass a conservative agenda in a blue-leaning state.
www.politico.comFive takeaways from Donald Trump's Fox News interview on classified docs, China, Ukraine and more
Former President Trump used an interview with Fox News to discuss his classified documents case and the upcoming 2024 election.
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Your guide to the first Republican presidential primary debate
Candidates will face off on Aug. 23 for the first time. Here's what to know.
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Three in 10 still say Biden won because of voter fraud: survey
Nearly three in 10 Americans in a new survey report believing President Biden only won the White House due to voter fraud, indicating that the concerns persist as the 2024 race revs up. A Monmouth …
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Hunter Biden plea: Tomi Lahren says it’s ‘a lot of smoke and mirrors’ - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Outkick host Tomi Lahren called the news that Hunter Biden will plead guilty to federal charges “a lot of smoke and mirrors.”The Justice Department announced on Tuesday morning that it had reached a deal with President Joe Biden’s son related to tax crimes and the purchase of a...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSocial media star Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania
Romanian prosecutors say social media personality Andrew Tate has been charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women.
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Hunter Biden plea: Byron York says Republicans view deal as ‘slap on the wrist’ - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Republicans will view the federal charges against Hunter Biden as a "slap on the wrist," fueling the cry that there is a "two-tiered" system of justice. The younger Biden struck a plea deal with the Justice Department on federal...
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Trump claims conversation with Putin delayed Russian invasion of Ukraine: ‘Don’t do it'
Former President Donald Trump said during an exclusive Fox News interview that a conversation he had with Vladimir Putin delayed Russia's invasion of Ukraine for years.
The Burisma board, a laptop scandal and struggles with addiction: What to know about Hunter Biden's legal troubles
The president's son reached a plea agreement, but GOP scrutiny is unlikely to dissipate.
www.politico.comUkraine downs Russian drones but some get through due to gaps in air protection
Ukrainian officials say the country's air defenses have downed 32 of 35 Shahed exploding drones Russia launched overnight.
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Christie: Maybe Trump should’ve gone through boxes with classified documents instead of golfing
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie suggested Tuesday that former President Trump should have “skipped a couple of rounds of golf” to go through boxes containing classified materi…
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Ukraine spy chief accuses Russia of 'mining' cooling pond at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine's military intelligence chief accused Russia on Tuesday of "mining" the cooling pond used to keep the reactors cool at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine's south.
As a father, Joe Biden has long defended son Hunter, despite controversy
The White House released a brief comment, stating, "The President and First Lady love their son and support him as he continues to rebuild his life."
New firefighting planes sought across the warming planet are on their way, with a little delay
The Canadian manufacturer of a new workhorse firefighting plane that is badly needed in Europe — and elsewhere — to combat worsening wildfires fueled by climate change says it's running "a little bit” behind in its delivery plans.
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Biden's Democratic rival aims for young voters ahead of clash with 80-year-old president
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is hoping her loyal and enthusiastic social media following can translate into votes in the 2024 Democratic primary.
Hunter Biden plea: Investigation continuing as DOJ won’t speak about ‘future charges’ - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department investigation into Hunter Biden remains "ongoing" as President Joe Biden's son signaled his plans Tuesday to plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors and enter a deal with federal prosecutors to resolve a felony gun charge.David Weiss, the U.S. attorney who led the...
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Oath Keepers-linked attorney ruled incompetent to stand trial, will get mental treatment in custody | CNN Politics
Kellye SoRelle, the woman who claimed to be general counsel for the right-wing Oath Keepers militia, will be held in federal custody for mental health treatment after a judge ruled Tuesday that she was incompetent to stand trial.
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Donald Trump arrested: William Barr says GOP should abandon former president over conduct - Washington Examiner
Former Attorney General William Barr blasted Republicans for supporting former President Donald Trump for president in 2024, saying even without criminal action, Trump's actions have been "outrageous." Trump pleaded not guilty last week to 37 charges related to the retention of hundreds of...
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Marianne Williamson loses second campaign manager in two months
Other staff departures have also been rampant.
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Durham faces Congress after finding DOJ, FBI ‘failed to uphold their mission’ in Trump-Russia probe
Former Special Counsel John Durham will testify in Congress this week, weeks after releasing a final report that found the FBI never should have launched the Trump-Russia probe.
Rights group urges Pakistan to stop what it says are arbitrary arrests of Afghan refugees
The international rights group Amnesty International is urging Pakistan's government to stop what it describes as random arrest of Afghan refugees within Pakistan.
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Trump-backed Republican who ran for Mark Meadows’ old House seat gets probation for campaign finance violation | CNN Politics
A conservative candidate who unsuccessfully ran for Mark Meadows’ former House seat in North Carolina in 2020 and was endorsed by then-President Donald Trump was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation for violating federal campaign law.
www.cnn.comWisconsin governor signs bipartisan bill designed to prevent Milwaukee bankruptcy
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bipartisan bill that sends more money to Milwaukee and gives both the city and county the ability to raise the local sales tax in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
Paris Olympics could join a longer list of Games marred by scandal
The news that French law enforcement officials are looking into possible corruption in awarding contracts for the Paris Olympics threatens to place those games on the ever-growing list of Olympics that have been tarnished by scandals.
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GOP presidential candidate comes out against bans on sex change treatments for minors
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie defended allowing sex change procedures for minors, despite recent polling revealing the majority of Americans support bans on the issue.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit gun offence
President Biden's son is set to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit owning a gun while a drug user.
www.bbc.comUS and China are talking at a high level again, but their rivalry remains unchecked
The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep.
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The Memo: Democrats divided on whether to attack or ignore RFK Jr.
The surprising early strength of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign is sparking unease among Democrats — and leaving them divided about what to do about it. Kennedy has drawn suppor…
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Dozens killed in Somalia’s Puntland after parliament debate
Clashes broke out after the opposition accused Puntland’s leader of seeking constitutional changes to extend tenure.
Hunter Biden plea: Senate Republicans rip deal as proof of ‘two-tiered’ justice system - Washington Examiner
Senate Republicans argued on Tuesday that Hunter Biden reaching a deal to plead guilty to three federal charges related to tax crimes and the purchase of a handgun proves that there is a "two-tiered" system of justice that targets their side of the aisle. The Justice Department wrote in a court...
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Bipartisan lawmakers aim to create AI commission with new bill - Washington Examiner
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is proposing the creation of a federal commission to determine how to regulate artificial intelligence. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Ken Buck (R-CO) are introducing legislation on Tuesday that would direct the White House and Congress to create a commission to lead...
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Republicans on Capitol Hill criticize DOJ charges against Hunter Biden | CNN Politics
House and Senate Republicans have been quick to criticize the plea deal between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden, arguing Tuesday that the charges brought against President Joe Biden’s son exemplify what they describe as the weaponization of the DOJ.
www.cnn.comVirginians oust Democrat who sought abortion limits and Republican who denied 2020 results
A handful of Virginia incumbents prevailed over challengers in a closely watched primary election. But two of the state’s most controversial political figures — Republican Sen.
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Kyiv official named as suspect in bomb shelter deaths probe
Prosecutors served a notice of suspicion to the head of Kyiv's municipal department for security on Tuesday after three people died in a Russian air attack when they were unable to get into a bomb shelter, the prosecutor's office said.
Hunter Biden reaches deal to plead guilty to tax charges following federal investigation
Hunter Biden would also admit to a gun charge, which can be dismissed if he stays clean and out of trouble.
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Progressives blast FTC’s Bedoya for ‘unforgivable’ stance in Meta privacy case
The missives highlight the hyper-partisan environment surrounding the FTC and its chair Lina Khan.
www.politico.comNew study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness
A new study by the University of California, San Francisco shows that homeless people in California were struggling with poor health and deep poverty before becoming homeless
Casey DeSantis defended after criticism of her 'insular marriage' in Washington Post profile | Fox News Video
The Washington Post receiving backlash after publishing a piece on DeSantis' marriage, calling it 'insular' and 'an inner circle of two.'
Palestinians fatally shoot 4 Israelis before being killed, spurring revenge attacks in West Bank
Two Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a restaurant and gas station near an Israeli settlement in the West Bank on Tuesday, killing four Israelis and wounding several other people before they were shot dead, as violence roiled the occupied territory the day after a deadly Israeli military rai
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Wall Street ends lower, pausing rally as Powell testimony looms
U.S. stocks softened on Tuesday, closing in negative territory as investors began the holiday-shortened week by taking profits in the wake of a sustained rally amid signs of weakening global demand.
Missing Titanic sub: What we know so far about the search-and-rescue effort - Washington Examiner
A submarine vessel exploring the wreckage of the Titanic passenger liner went missing after losing contact with a research vessel that remained on the surface. Five passengers are inside the submarine, which search-and-rescue operators said may hold enough oxygen for them to survive roughly...
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CNN Poll: Trump’s GOP support appears to soften post-indictment, but he holds lead in primary field | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s support appears to have softened following his indictment and arrest on federal charges, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Four Israeli settlers killed in attack in the occupied West Bank
Shooting carried out by Palestinians took place near the illegal settlement of Eli after a deadly Israeli incursion.
Booker, Democrats pen letter to Mayorkas demanding due process for 'unjustly deported' illegal immigrants
Democrats called on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to create a centralized unit to process appeals for the "unjustly deported."
Cyprus president declares 'zero tolerance' policy on evasion of Russia sanctions
The president of Cyprus has pledged a “zero tolerance” policy toward any Cypriot citizen or company helping to evade international sanctions imposed on Russia following last year’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden allies open fire on RFK Jr. as president struggles to unite Democrats
Several Democrats online opened fire on Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Biden struggles to coalesce his party behind him.
House GOP vows to continue Biden probes despite Hunter’s ‘sweetheart’ deal
Oversight Chair James Comer said the plea deal would have “no impact” on his panel’s investigation into President Joe Biden and his family.
www.politico.comMali authorities say they will prosecute those behind UN report that accused military of abuses
Malian authorities say they intend to prosecute those behind a U.N. report that accused the military of human rights abuses.
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Left-wing activists try to ban Trump Jr. from Australia ahead of speaking tour
A petition to keep Trump Jr. from getting a visa to Australia has netted more than 17,000 signatures as of Tuesday morning
Multifamily construction hits record in May as hope for housing market grows - Washington Examiner
The number of multifamily units under construction hit a record in May of 994,000, a surge in supply that should help lower rent pressures. Multifamily starts were up 33.2% year over year in May, according to the Census Bureau. The total number of housing starts unexpectedly grew in May, growing...
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What California’s wet winter and cool spring mean for wildfire season
An unusually cool spring has kept the copious quantities of snowpack that built up over the course of California’s stormy winter intact, generating cautious optimism among…
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Modi visits US to deepen ties, says no doubting India's position on Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Tuesday for a state visit that has been projected as a milestone in ties between the two countries that would deepen and diversify their partnership.
Read: Justice Department filings related to Hunter Biden federal charges | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors and struck a deal with federal prosecutors to resolve a felony gun charge, the Justice Department said Tuesday in court filings.
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Trump: I was too busy to sort through the boxes I took to Mar-a-Lago
The former president said he kept golf clothes and shoes among government records and didn’t have time to sift through it all.
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Supreme Court turns away veterans who seek disability benefits over 1966 hydrogen bomb accident
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal on behalf of some U.S. veterans who want disability benefits because they were exposed to radiation while responding to a Cold War-era hydrogen bomb accident in Spain.
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'Decisive actions' on AI coming in next few weeks, White House says
President Biden is delivering a speech on AI in California Tuesday afternoon after his administration pledged to take steps toward regulating and mitigating the risks of AI.
What happened to the 6-3 Supreme Court? The next 2 weeks will tell us.
In small cases (and a few big ones), the liberal bloc is winning more often than the conservative majority. But the most divisive decisions have yet to be announced.
www.politico.comNew NATO member Finland swears in government regarded as country's most right-wing in decades
Finland has sworn in a new coalition government that is seen as the most right-wing one in the Nordic country’s modern history.
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2024 candidate Francis Suarez' support for LGBTQ, transgender causes at odds with most GOP candidates
Francis Suarez – a GOP presidential hopeful – has taken aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his efforts to prevent schools from instructing kids on sexual orientation and gender identity in the state of Florida.
Bebe Rexha: Man charged with throwing phone at star 'thought it would be funny'
A 27-year-old has been charged with assault after throwing his phone at Bebe Rexha during a concert.
www.bbc.com2 killed in separate gunbattles with police in South Carolina; officers survive
Authorities say sheriff’s deputies in South Carolina killed armed men in two different shootouts over the weekend.
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Analysis: Here’s what to know about GOP claims of a Biden scandal | CNN Politics
Defenders of former President Donald Trump have responded to news of his indictment by the US Department of Justice with deflection: Why is Trump being charged but not President Joe Biden’s son Hunter?
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Hunter Biden updates: Plea deal struck on tax charges, potentially ending yearslong DOJ probe
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of tax-related misdemeanors.
DOJ to expand scrutiny of bank mergers
The new approach is sure to put the banking sector on high alert.
www.politico.comEU nations vote to back nature restoration plans, but tough fight in parliament still awaits
The European Union has achieved a small political breakthrough when a majority of the 27 member states backed controversial plans for restoring nature across the continent.
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Fact check: Trump’s self-serving comparison to Hillary Clinton’s classified email scandal | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly and inaccurately compared his federal indictment to the Hillary Clinton email investigation that ended without charges, claiming unfair treatment.
www.cnn.comEviction filings are 50% higher than they were pre-pandemic in some cities as rents rise
Eviction filings are far above pre-pandemic levels in many cities across the country as pandemic relief disappears and inflation causes rents to spike.
apnews.comGannett sues Google, Alphabet claiming they have a monopoly on digital advertising
Gannett is suing Google and its parent company Alphabet, claiming that they unlawfully acquired and maintain monopolies on the advertising technology tools that publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell online ad space
Trump Jr. claims double standard in Hunter Biden deal
Donald Trump Jr. railed against the plea deal struck between Hunter Biden and federal prosecutors, saying Tuesday that it “reeks of favoritism.” “The blatantly politicized nature of Joe Biden’…
thehill.comUN official praises Kenya's refugee integration program, says $200 million pledged, more needed
Marking World Refugee Day, Kenya’s president has met with a top U.N. official to discuss a new plan to integrate refugees into host communities. The U.N.
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Cost disagreements leave fate of ‘Coverage for All’ bill uncertain
Hochul’s concerns about costs have fueled questions about whether Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will advance the bill if the governor doesn't support it.
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Trump controversies drown out GOP rivals
Former President Trump has in recent days shown that even a bad news cycle for him can also mean bad news for his challengers in the race for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination. Trump last…
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Who were the 5 people killed on board the OceanGate Titanic submersible
Here's what we know about the crew of the OceanGate sub.
EU unveils plan to protect economies from rivals. China is a focus, but is not named in the proposal
The European Union wants to protect the bloc’s economies from risks posed by unreliable suppliers in countries that do not share its values, like China.
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China in high-level talks for military training facility in Cuba to station troops off US shores: report
Current and former U.S. officials said new U.S. intelligence shows China is in advanced discussions with Cuba for a joint military facility on the island.
Missing Titanic submersible live updates: Texts show OceanGate CEO dismissed concerns
Live updates on the search for the missing Titanic tourist submersible.
Thai activists sue government agencies for allegedly using Pegasus spyware against them
Two Thai activists have filed a lawsuit accusing the government of using the internationally notorious Pegasus spyware to infiltrate their mobile devices during a period of political unrest almost three years ago.
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Mayorkas loses yet another top DHS official as deputy who helped 'co-lead' agency retires
Deputy Homeland Security Secretary John Tien will retire on July 20, he told employees of the agency in an internal email seen by Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
Anxious neighbours sigh in relief as US and China talk
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit reassures a region caught between the rival sides.
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Howard Stern says Trump ‘psychologically’ attached to classified docs: ‘They never betray him. They love him’
Howard Stern is theorizing that former President Trump is “psychologically” attached to the classified documents he retained after leaving the White House, which are now at the center of federal ch…
thehill.comSlovakia's first female president won't seek reelection next year
Slovakia’s president says she will not seek re-election in next year’s presidential vote. Zuzana Čaputová says the announcement was one of the “toughest” she has made.
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Sanders launching investigation into Amazon labor practices
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Tuesday that he will launch a Senate investigation into labor conditions at Amazon warehouses and the company’s treatment of workers who are injured on the job…
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Fact check: Multiple non-spies have received prison sentences under Espionage Act provision Trump is charged with violating | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump argued in a Tuesday speech that it is “outrageous” for him to be charged under the Espionage Act for having classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club and residence.
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Homeland Security deputy secretary retiring
John Tien announced he is leaving Tuesday.
As far right party surges, Germany's intelligence agency warns of growing extremism
The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency is warning of a growing threat of extremism, particularly from the far right, with the number of politically motivated crimes carried out by extremists reaching a record high last year.
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Highlights from Day One as the search for the missing Titanic submersible continues
Coverage on this live blog has ended. Please click here for the latest updates.
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Hunter's plea deal flips Biden's past comments about investigation on their head: 'Great confidence'
President Biden claimed the his son Hunter has "done nothing wrong" just a few months before he pleaded guilty to tax and firearm charges after a federal investigation.
Hunter Biden reaches plea deal with feds to resolve tax issues, gun charge
The president's son is unlikely to serve time in prison if he complies with release conditions.
www.politico.comHead of UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of service cuts without more funding
The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says that without a new injection of funding, it is “likely or highly likely” that the agency will not be able to deliver some services or pay salaries by the fall.
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Bipartisan senators team up to limit Chinese purchase of U.S. farmland
Sens. Ernst and Stabenow said they are responding to a possible threat to the U.S. food supply and to keep China from buying farmland near military installations.
www.nbcnews.comLive updates: Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax misdemeanors, reach deal on gun charge | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors and struck a deal with federal prosecutors to resolve a felony gun charge, the Justice Department said in court filings Tuesday.
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Clean energy sector debates impact of GOP efforts to repeal tax credits
Republican attacks on the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits may be negatively impacting the sector, some industry players and experts say. They say the GOP’s efforts to elimi…
thehill.comSoutheast Asian nations move ahead with plan for navy drills near disputed area of South China Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is moving ahead with plans for joint naval exercises in September, the first held by countries in the bloc on their own, at a time when several are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area.
apnews.com'Does anybody in America believe this?' Christie slams Trump claims in Fox News interview
2024 Republican candidate Chris Christie slammed Donald Trump over claims that he was too busy to hand over classified documents held at Mar-a-Lago.
The latest on the Titan submersible tragedy and what's next in the investigation
The around-the-clock search for the missing Titan submersible engrossed the world for days. But after news of the catastrophic implosion that killed the pilot and his four passengers near the Titanic shipwreck, investigators are focusing on how it happened — and if it could have been prevented.
apnews.comHere are all of the Republican elected officials backing Trump's 2024 campaign
Trump was the first major Republican to announce a 2024 campaign, but a majority of the party has yet to rally behind him.
Ukrainian refugees helped push German population up 1.3% last year
Official statistics in Germany show that large numbers of refugees from Ukraine fleeing Russia's war fueled a 1.3% rise in the German population last year.
apnews.comTrump and Republicans slam Hunter Biden's 'slap on the wrist' after it appears the president's son will avoid jail time
"Hunter Biden is getting away with a slap on the wrist," a top House Republican argued after the misdemeanor plea deal became public.
US sanctions South Sudanese officials over conflict-related rapes of hundreds of women and girls
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a South Sudanese military officer and governor accused in connection with the rapes of hundreds of women and girls.
apnews.comWhat’s the matter with Modi? Biden world grits its teeth for PM visit
The White House will host its third state dinner for India’s prime minister and crucial global partner.
www.politico.comAustralian senator invites International Criminal Court to probe officers in war crime allegations
A senator has invited the International Criminal Court to investigate what Australian military commanders knew about war crime allegations in Afghanistan in a bid to pressure Australia into launching its own review.
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A restaurant must pay workers $140,000 after allegedly hiring a fake priest to extract confessions of workers’ ‘sins’ | CNN Business
A restaurant in California has been ordered to pay $140,000 in back wages and damages to employees after it hired a priest to extract workers’ confessions, in what federal investigators are calling “the most shameless” acts of corruption an employer has taken against its staff.
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Thousands line up for rare look at original Emancipation Proclamation on Juneteenth
Thousands lined up outside the National Archives in Washington on Monday hoping to see original versions of the Emancipation Proclamation and General Order No. 3.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower, tracking Wall Street retreat
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks retreated following the S&P 500's rise to its highest level since the spring of last year.
apnews.comState Rep. Justin Jones Rips Tennessee House GOP's 'Interesting' Juneteenth Tweet
Jones called out Monday's post after he was briefly expelled from the state legislature by his Republican colleagues earlier this year.
Vermont Legislature overrides a number of Republican governor's vetoes
The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature has overriden a number of Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s vetoes and agreed to a plan to extend emergency hotel housing for the most vulnerable of the homeless population.
apnews.comSweltering heat tests Texas' power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity
Texas’ power grid operator is asking residents to voluntarily cut back on electricity due to anticipated record demand on the system as a heat wave keeps parts of the state and southern U.S. in triple-digit temperatures.
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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will 'carry out my duties' in husband's impeachment trial
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton has broken her silence following her husband's impeachment but did not outright say whether she will recuse herself from voting in his upcoming trial.
apnews.comTrump says his kids won’t serve in his administration if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he doesn’t want his children to serve in his administration again if he wins a second term in the White House.
Sub passengers incSub passengers included CEO of expedition company, experienced explorers and Pakistani father and son from prominent familyluded CEO of expedition, experienced explorers and Pakistani father and son from prominent family | CNN
A billionaire father and son duo, a wealthy explorer, a diver with decades of experience and the founder of the company leading a submersible voyage to explore the Titanic are presumed dead after search teams discovered debris from the sub on the sea floor.
www.cnn.comMacron urges Europe to develop its own air defense systems and not rely on the US
French President Emmanuel Macron is urging European nations to seek more independence on airspace defense.
apnews.comMexican government orders state-funded academics not to post 'damaging' criticism of bosses
The Mexican government has ordered academics at a state-funded research institute not to post criticism that could "damage the dignity" of their bosses on social media, or share them in emails.
apnews.comDays of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death toll climbs
A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity and disrupted power supply, forcing staff to use books to cool patients.
apnews.comCharitable giving in 2022 drops for only the fourth time in 40 years: Giving USA report
Charitable giving in the United States declined in 2022 -- only the fourth time in four decades that donations did not increase year over year -- according to the Giving USA report released Tuesday.
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Pilot arrested in Scotland after allegedly showing up drunk to New York-bound flight
The 61-year-old man was taken into custody, and Delta Flight 209 was canceled.
www.nbcnews.comMontana officials downplay first-of-its-kind climate trial
Montana officials are seeking to downplay a first-of-its-kind trial over a state’s obligations to protect residents from climate change.
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Sylvester Stallone says Adele made keeping Rocky statue a deal breaker in buying his house | CNN
Sylvester Stallone left a piece of himself behind for Adele.
www.cnn.comHimalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled, study finds
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
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RFK Jr. campaign tests limits of speech and censorship in 2024 elections - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presence on social media and in the presidential race is set to challenge platforms' policies regarding speech and elevate the topic of censorship due to his vaccine skepticism and conspiracy theorizing. His candidacy has already created a number of difficult situations...
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly slip after US markets were closed for a national holiday
Asian shares are mostly lower as some investors take a wait-and-see attitude after U.S. markets were closed for a national holiday.
apnews.comTrump Real Estate Deal in Oman Underscores Ethics Concerns
YITI, Oman — On a remote site at the edge of the Gulf of Oman, thousands of migrant laborers from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are at work in 103-degree heat, toiling in shifts from dawn until nightfall to build a new city, a multibillion-dollar project backed by Oman’s oil-rich government...
Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger as eastern Caribbean islands prepare for heavy flooding
Tropical Storm Bret is growing stronger as it takes aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that are bracing for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding.
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A 'Price Is Right' contestant celebrated so hard he dislocated his shoulder
When the contestant arrived to spin the wheel to advance to the Showcase Showdown, host Drew Carey revealed that his wife would spin for him because of an injury.
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Western states may avoid the worst of wildfire season this year — here’s why - Washington Examiner
Above-average snowfall and rain in the West this year, combined with an infusion of federal funds for forestry and fire prevention work, has afforded the region a reprieve from intense wildfires as the season begins, and as Canada experiences what is on track to be its worst fire season on...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHere are all of Republican elected officials backing Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign
The Florida governor began his campaign with four official endorsements from sitting members of Congress.
Poor villagers risk their lives in danger zone as Philippines' most active volcano erupts
Thousands of poor Filipinos risk their lives by living and working in villages inside a permanent danger zone around Mayon volcano.
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Paxton Whitehead, ‘Friends’ and ‘Back to School’ actor, dies at 85
Whitehead had a small but important role on “Friends,” playing Rachel’s boss, Mr. Waltham, in two episodes in season four.
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Latest updates: 2 Palestinians killed after West Bank shootings
Palestinians shot dead after attack that killed four Israelis near illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank.
Arcellx, Alibaba Group fall; Etsy, Rivian Automotive rise, Tuesday, 6/20/2023
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Arcellx, Alibaba Group fall; Etsy, Rivian Automotive rise.
apnews.comOutgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion
The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs law to protect doctors providing out-of-state telehealth abortion pill prescriptions
The law specifically aims to protect New York doctors who use telehealth systems to prescribe abortion pills for patients in states where abortion is banned.
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Border Patrol wouldn't review the medical file of a girl with a heart condition before she died
An internal investigation finds that Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before died on her ninth day in custody.
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Scientist sickened at Wuhan lab early in coronavirus pandemic was US-funded
A Chinese scientist studying coronaviruses at a Wuhan lab who fell sick early in the pandemic with an unspecified illness was partially funded by U.S. agencies.
Giant African land snail spotted in Florida, section of county under quarantine: Officials
A portion of a Florida county has been placed under quarantine as officials work to get rid of the giant African land snail, the state's agriculture department said.
Colorado Supreme Court strikes law allowing child sex abuse lawsuits from decades past
Colorado’s Supreme Court struck down a law Tuesday that gave childhood sexual abuse victims a three year window to sue over abuses as far back as the 1960s.
apnews.comBorder agency reassigns chief medical officer after custody death of 8-year-old girl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reassigned its chief medical officer after the in-custody death of an 8-year-old girl whose mother’s pleas for an ambulance were ignored despite a high fever and other ailments.
apnews.comBlood-red crickets invade Nevada town, residents fight back with brooms, leaf blowers, snow plows
The small town of Elko in rural northeastern Nevada is being invaded by a swarm of blood-red crickets
Hospital turns over transgender patient records to Tennessee attorney general in investigation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has turned over transgender patient records to the Tennessee attorney general’s team in what his office confirmed is an investigation into potential medical billing fraud.
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Kansas won't enforce its new law on medication abortions for at least 5 weeks
Kansas officials have agreed, for now, not to enforce a new restriction on medication abortions. The agreement announced Tuesday means that enforcement won't begin July 1 as planned but will wait at least five weeks.
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Novo Nordisk sues clinics allegedly selling copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy
Some wellness clinics and medical spas are offering what they claim is semaglutide — the active ingredient in both weight loss drugs — but the compound is still under patent.
www.nbcnews.comIndia's Prime Minister Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads foreign dignitaries and bureaucrats in a session for International Yoga Day on Wednesday at the United Nations’ Secretariat in New York, millions of Indians will take note.
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Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Extreme heat safety tips
Life-threatening temperatures are baking Americans across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest to the Northeast to the Southeast.
How abortion is playing into Virginia's primary elections today
Democrats hold a slim majority in the state Senate.
www.politico.comA Year After Dobbs, Republicans Push Into Risky Territory on Abortion
In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, one of the country’s most emotionally charged issues has come to be defined by two seemingly contradictory political realities. In competitive general elections, abortion rights emerged as among the greatest electoral strengths for...
Italians pursuing parenthood via surrogates abroad could face prosecution under proposed law
Italy’s lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to try to become parents through a surrogate’s pregnancy abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal.
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Biden missed deadline for declassifying intelligence on Wuhan lab and origins of COVID-19 - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden missed a key deadline set by a bipartisan law he signed that called for the declassification and release of intelligence on the Wuhan lab and its possible links to the origins of COVID-19. The House and Senate unanimously passed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 in March, with...
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Merck's Keytruda fails to meet one main goal in gastric cancer trial
Merck & Co said on Tuesday its blockbuster immunotherapy Keytruda failed to meet one of the two main goals in a late-stage study testing it as a treatment option for a type of advanced gastric cancer.
CDC to investigate swine flu virus behind woman's death in Brazil
The patient, a 42-year-old woman living in the Brazilian state of Paraná, never had direct contact with pigs.
www.cbsnews.comFlorida official who criticized DeSantis reaches settlement with education department
A school superintendent has reached a settlement with Florida's education department after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized him for infusing “politically charged statements” and “personal views” into his administration
All adults under 65 should be screened for anxiety, health panel says
For the first time, an influential group of health experts says adults — especially pregnant and postpartum women — should be regularly assessed for anxiety and depression.
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Exclusive: Gambia tightens rules for Indian drugs after cough syrup deaths
Gambia will make it mandatory for all pharmaceutical products from India to be inspected and tested prior to shipment from July 1, according to Gambian government documents reviewed by Reuters, the first known restrictions on national exports following the deaths of dozens of children linked to...
Ex-PM Cameron says the UK focused too much on flu rather than other potential pandemics before COVID
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has told a public inquiry that his government made a mistake by focusing too much on preparations for a flu pandemic rather than considering other types of pandemic in the years before the COVID-19 outbreak.
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OB-GYN shortage expected to get worse as medical students fear prosecution in states with abortion restrictions
The shortage could put the health of all women at risk, as OB-GYNs also screen for cancer, perform well-woman exams and prescribe contraception.
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Weight loss drug Wegovy slower to launch in new markets, Novo Nordisk says
Novo Nordisk's launch of obesity drug Wegovy in most of Europe will be slower than planned and the drug will likely not be sold in developing nations for a very long time, executives said on Tuesday, as demand booms in the United States.
Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials' standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure
A constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process
Europe pumps the brakes on transgender care for minors amid uproar in US
U.S. medical institutions have fully backed gender transition services for minors, but European medical professionals have concerns about it.
UNICEF warns of food shortages at overcrowded Haiti camp
Haitian children face a severe lack of food, medical support and education, the head of the United Nation's children's agency UNICEF said in the capital Port-au-Prince on Monday, hours after heavy shooting rang out near a packed camp of displaced persons.
Did Fauci really retire? Rand Paul demands employment status from Biden admin
Sen. Rand Paul is demanding to know whether Dr. Anthony Fauci is still on the government's payroll.
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