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US says Russian warplane hits American drone over Black Sea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday in a “brazen violation of international law,” causing American forces to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicle, the U.S. said.

Russia’s downing of US drone sparks fears of escalation
Russia’s apparent attack of a U.S. drone in international airspace on Tuesday quickly sparked concerns, spurring anxiety in Washington and drumming up fear across the nation of a wider escalation b…


Trump vs. Biden: Academic study determines what president was more effective on border - Washington Examiner
Border Crisis Trump vs. Biden: Academic study determines what president was more effective on border By Anna Giaritelli, Homeland Security Reporter March 14, 2023 06:02 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Border Crisis Trump vs. Biden: Academic study determines what president was more...


GOP senators push back on Ron DeSantis over Ukraine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely expected to run for president in 2024, said the continued support for Ukraine is not a "vital" national interest.


Senators from both parties press Austin on sending F-16s to Ukraine
Eight senators argue that modern fighters "could prove to be a game changer on the battlefield."


What's known and not about US drone-Russian jet encounter
When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, it was a rare but serious clash that triggered a U.S. diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology.


FBI says it has no records related to Trump's claim he 'sent' agents to stop voter fraud in Florida during 2018 election
The FBI's search for records in response to NBC News' Freedom of Information request came up empty, the agency said. Local officials had disputed Trump's assertions.


US turns to new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for the war
The U.S. has begun an aggressive new push to inflict pain on Russia’s economy and especially its oligarchs with the intent of thwarting the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.


Video shows Russia jet intercept US drone; Ukraine forces hold on in Bakhmut
The drone incident on Tuesday was the first known direct U.S.-Russia encounter since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine about a year ago.

White House says there have been 'other intercepts' of US aircraft by Russian aircraft in recent weeks
The White House said there have been “other intercepts” of U.S. aircraft by Russian aircraft “in recent weeks,” adding that these encounters are "not uncommon."

Analysis: How crime is igniting new conflicts between red states and blue cities | CNN Politics
Republican-controlled state governments are opening an explosive new front in their decadelong drive to exert more control over the decisions – and decision makers – in Democratic-run cities and counties.


Analysis: DeSantis sharpens divide between Republican isolationists and hawks over Ukraine
The 2024 Republican presidential race could become a contest between isolationists and foreign policy hawks after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent his strongest signal yet he does not believe support for Ukraine is in the U.S. national interest, analysts, strategists and campaign aides said on...

Poland may hand MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine within weeks
Poland's prime minister says his government may hand its Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters over to Ukraine “within the next four to six weeks.”


23 Republicans want to make it harder to get SNAP benefits. Here's how.
House Republicans want to expand work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. President Joe Biden wants to expand benefits.
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Putin says Germany remains "occupied"
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Germany's response to the explosion on North Sea pipelines showed that the country remained "occupied" and unable to act independently decades after its surrender at the end of World War Two.

These Republicans have pushed back against DeSantis’s Ukraine comments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) this week waded into the debate over U.S. involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, saying further American entanglement in the war is not in the country’s “v…


Federal manhunt underway for man who was former Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff
Roy McGrath, who is accused of wire fraud and embezzlement, failed to appear for the first day of his trial Monday.

DeSantis flip-flopped on aid to Ukraine after previously offering full-throated support for arming Kyiv
"We in the Congress have been urging the president, I've been, to provide arms to Ukraine," DeSantis said in 2015.

Nastiest primary yet? Trump raises question with DeSantis attack
Former President Trump on Monday opened the door on what might be the nastiest primary fight yet, lashing out at acolyte-turned-rival Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida who is widely seen as his…


Exclusive: Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother
Ukraine has accused two Russian soldiers of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl and gang raping her mother at gunpoint in front of her father, as part of widespread allegations of abuse during the more than one-year-long invasion.

Gun owners threaten immediate lawsuits over Biden order increasing background checks - Washington Examiner
Second Amendment Gun owners threaten immediate lawsuits over Biden order increasing background checks By Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter March 14, 2023 08:08 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Second Amendment Gun owners threaten immediate lawsuits over Biden order increasing...


DeSantis releases graphic video showing trans surgeries after Biden calls governor’s policies ‘cruel’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a video Tuesday showing the graphic results of multiple transgender surgeries after President Biden called the Republican’s policies "cruel."

AP PHOTOS: Objects of war become new normal in Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — There are sandbags around the statues and anti-tank obstacles by the side of the streets, trenches in the nearby forests and land mine warnings in the woods.


Cheney blasts DeSantis over Ukraine comments: ‘Weakness is provocative’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) ripped Gov. Ron DeSantis’s remarks that getting involved in the Ukraine-Russia war is not in the “vital national interests” of the U.S., saying the Florida Republican…


Trump on DeSantis: ‘Whatever I want, he wants’
Former President Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his remarks about U.S. support for Ukraine on Monday, saying that the governor is just following in his footsteps. DeSantis made …


US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday indicating his intent to run for reelection, even as he faces calls to resign amid ongoing criminal and ethics investigations into lies he told while running for office.


Warren unveils bill to repeal Trump-era bank deregulation she says led to SVB, Signature collapses
The bill would lower the asset threshold for banks to qualify for added oversight, which was raised to $250 billion in a 2018 Republican deregulation bill.

Biden announces executive order to expand gun background checks, calls on lawmakers to go farther
President Biden gave a speech in Monterey Park, California Tuesday afternoon where he announced an executive order to address gun violence by expanding background checks.

Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea | CNN Politics
A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to the US military.


New Florida bill would ban diversity, inclusion programs on university campuses
A new Florida bill would ban programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in colleges and universities across the state. House Bill 999, or the Public Postsecondary Educational …


San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts
San Francisco supervisors have expressed support for an ambitious reparations plan that would include a $5 million lump-sum payment for each eligible Black person, among other measures.


Bank failures revive bitter Senate Democratic infighting
The caucus split over whether to help Republicans roll back Dodd-Frank regulations in 2018. Now they're conflicted over whether new regulations are necessary.

Stanford law dean faces student revolt after apologizing to Trump-appointed judge - Washington Examiner
Stanford Stanford law dean faces student revolt after apologizing to Trump-appointed judge By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer March 14, 2023 04:51 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Stanford Stanford law dean faces student revolt after apologizing to Trump-appointed judge By Jeremiah...


Democrats, led by Warren and Porter, unveil bill to repeal Trump-era bank law
The legislation, first reported by NBC News, would undo the core of a 2018 deregulation law by restoring enhanced scrutiny of banks with assets of $50 billion to $250 billion.

House Republicans could expand their majority if they win these court cases
How redrawing the maps with a series of court cases potentially puts the GOP in a stronger position in 2024.


Justice Department can seize funds from white supremacist convicted in deadly Charlottesville car attack
Some funds have flowed into prison inmate account of white supremacist James Alex Fields Jr., who in 2017 rammed his car into a group of anti-racism protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one.


Chuck Schumer gives campaign donations from Silicon Valley Bank's ex-CEO, PAC to charity
The Senate Majority Leader Schumer received campaign donations from both the CEO and political action committee of shuttered Silicon Valley Bank.

Rubio pushes back on DeSantis remarks: Russia-Ukraine war ‘not a territorial dispute’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said on Tuesday that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is not a “territorial dispute,” pushing back against remarks made by his home-state Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on the matter…


Analysis: America’s biggest problem is its politics, not its banks | CNN Politics
The dramatic meltdown of Silicon Valley Bank is proving one thing for sure – the biggest systemic risk to the United States lies not in its banking system but in its polarized politics.

Biden: Younger generations will be 'damned' without climate change action
Biden warned that if more action wasn't taken to keep global temperatures in check, the 18-35 age demographic "is damned."

US releases a third of electronics detained under China forced labor law, data shows
U.S. customs officials have released more than a third of the electronic equipment, including solar panels, detained since last year under a new law meant to weed out products made with forced labor, according to data released on Tuesday.

Analysis: Trump, DeSantis offer stark contrast in first Iowa forays
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis descended upon the same Iowa town in recent days, putting the differences between the potential Republican presidential rivals in stark relief.

Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill
Nebraska state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh is three weeks into a pledge to filibuster every bill that comes before the Legislature — even the ones she supports.


Ted Cruz asks Stanford to punish students who heckled Trump-appointed judge
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is also calling for the dismissal of Stanford's associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion for her role in fueling students' protest.

Trump tops DeSantis by 4 points in new poll of Republicans
Former President Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) by 4 percentage points for a hypothetical 2024 GOP presidential nomination among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents in a new …


Stacey Abrams lands job at left-wing dark money group behind gas stove crackdown - Washington Examiner
Failed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has landed an attorney gig at a left-wing dark money group behind efforts to crack down on gas stoves. Rewiring America, an environmental advocacy group, has been at the center of a push to restrict and ban gas stoves while "electrifying...


Ron DeSantis says U.S. support for Ukraine in war not a "vital" national interest
DeSantis expanded on his stance on Ukraine in response to a questionnaire from Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Biden bypasses Congress as he tries to tamp down gun violence
Two months after a deadly California shooting, the president unveiled a plan to expand background checks without Congress.

House Republicans Quietly Halt Inquiry Into Trump's Finances
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have quietly halted a congressional investigation into whether Donald Trump profited improperly from the presidency, declining to enforce a court-supervised settlement agreement that demanded that Mazars USA, his former accounting firm, produce his financial...

How Washington came to rescue US banks
After a frenetic weekend of round-the-clock briefings, U.S. policymakers took the audacious step of guaranteeing all the deposits of the failed Silicon Valley Bank — even those exceeding the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's $250,000 limit.


Graham warns US against turning back on Ukraine: If Putin wins ‘more conflict is coming’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday warned the U.S. against turning its back on Ukraine, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) suggested that Russia’s war in Ukraine should not be one of America’…


Kamala Harris to make first trip to Iowa since becoming vice president | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will make her first trip to Iowa since taking office for an abortion rights event, a White House official told CNN.


Gallego slams Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is slamming independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.


Florida bill would ban DEI and CRT programs on college campuses - Washington Examiner
A proposed Florida bill that would ban all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on college campuses passed the state House on Monday. The bill is due to be debated in the state Senate on Wednesday. The bill aligns with Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) blitz against "wokeness," but he has yet to...


GOP senators push back on DeSantis for saying Ukraine isn't vital interest
"I’ve never looked at our Ukraine assistance as charity. I’ve looked at it as self-preservation," said one GOP senator, who like many other Republicans rejected DeSantis' remarks.


US drone crash: A moment fraught with danger
The encounter between a Russian jet and a US drone raises some difficult questions for President Biden.


Ukraine starts producing shells for Soviet-era tanks
A major Ukrainian arms manufacturer announced on Tuesday it had started making 125-mm rounds for Soviet-era tanks, as Kyiv seeks to boost its armour capabilities for a counter-offensive against invading Russian forces.

US blames Russian pilot’s ‘lack of competence’ for drone incident - Washington Examiner
An aerial incident that forced a U.S. Air Force drone to crash was “tinged with a lack of competence” by a Russian pilot, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s team.The loss of the drone occurred in international airspace over the Black Sea on Tuesday, making it “a brazen violation of...


‘They don’t respect us’: Backlash in Bali as Russians flee war
Locals on Indonesia’s popular holiday island are accusing Russians of taking jobs amid influx sparked by Ukraine war.

South Korean President Yoon meets with Tesla's Elon Musk
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday in Washington to call for investment in his country, Yoon's office said.
MIA in 2024: The Republicans Trump Vanquished in 2016
If Donald Trump were not running for president in 2024, there’s a group of Republicans who could be expected to vie for the White House: the ones Trump beat in 2016. Instead, many of these once high-wattage candidates are either skipping the 2024 cycle or have bowed out of national politics...

How SVB exposed tech's tortured relationship with Washington


Arkansas lawmakers OK anti-abortion monument at Capitol
An anti-abortion monument would be built near Arkansas' Capitol under legislation on its way to the governor's desk.


Senate Dems eye hearing on Silicon Valley Bank collapse, says Banking Committee chair
Sen. Sherrod Brown told reporters that his committee is still looking at potential witnesses for the expected hearing on the collapse of two banks this week.

Justice Department investigating collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, officials say
Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday confirmed an investigation into the bank's collapse, and the probe is said to be in its early stages.


Why Saudi snub of Biden on China-Iran deal may help US relations
Saudi Arabia’s embrace of Chinese diplomacy with Iran is being viewed as yet another snub by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against President Biden, however, the deal may ultimately help the Unit…


US, Mexico aim to find 13,000 Mexican migrant workers owed $6.5 mln in wages
U.S. and Mexican officials said 13,000 Mexican migrant workers are owed a total of $6.5 million in unpaid wages from U.S. workplaces, and will work to help beneficiaries now living in Mexico claim their pay from U.S. labor authorities.

Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy
President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgia.


Analysis: What’s going on with all the runway close calls | CNN Politics
There have been seven close calls on US runways this year, which has led to a fair amount of news coverage, some alarm among the flying public and a lot of calls for answers.

SVB collapse: Chuck Schumer and Maxine Waters to relinquish political donations - Washington Examiner
At least two top Democrats are planning to relinquish political donations from Silicon Valley Bank's political action committee in the wake of its collapse. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) donated contributions from the company's CEO, Greg Becker, and a PAC affiliated with the bank...


One Florida lawmaker’s push to cancel The Democratic Party | Fox News Video
Florida GOP state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia isn't giving up on his push to “cancel” the Sunshine State's Democratic Party over its past support of slavery.
Florida Moves To Revoke Hotel's Liquor License Over Christmas Drag Show
The Hyatt Regency Miami incurred the wrath of the Republican Gov. DeSantis' administration over "A Drag Queen Christmas."

Oprah Winfrey responds to new Trump book that includes a letter she wrote to him in 2000
Former President Donald Trump is releasing a new book that features private letters from politicians and celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey.


New Mexico voting rights bill heads to governor for signature | CNN Politics
A New Mexico voting rights bill that would expand voting access in the state, including restoring the rights of felons to vote upon release from incarceration, is headed to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign after final passage from the state legislature this week.


Mandatory paid time off: 'a strain' for Illinois business
Doug Knight’s family has owned Springfield amusement park Knight’s Action Park since 1930, and the park has seen its share of economic ups and downs.


Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy says Republicans 'don’t seem to give a crap' about children exposed to gun violence
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said that Republicans don't seem to give a "crap" about America's children when it comes to the issue of gun control.

GOP state legislator opposed to free school lunch proposal says he's never met a hungry Minnesotan
But the measure's Democratic author says almost 1 in 6 Minnesota children don’t know when and where their next meals will be available — if at all.


US drone crashes after encounter with Russian jet
The US says the two aircraft collided over the Black Sea, but Russia says there was no contact.


US top diplomat Blinken says drone crash being investigated
All the updates from March 15. Blinken describes Russian jet’s collision with a US drone as ‘reckless’ and ‘unsafe’.

China says U.S.-U.K.-Australia nuclear submarine deal puts allies on "path of error and danger"
Biden says the subs Australia is buying "will not have any nuclear weapons," but with concern rising over China's actions and intentions, the deal is a clear message to Beijing.


Tucker Carlson’s Twitter bio describes him as nonbinary climate activist of color - Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson followers may have been surprised to see that the Fox News host identifies as a nonbinary climate activist of color. At least, that’s what his Twitter biography said Tuesday evening. A Twitter account focused on activity from the hacker group Anonymous brought attention to the...


Analysis: Republicans are having a ‘malaise’ moment | CNN Politics
The Make America Great Again movement isn’t so sure that’s possible anymore. That’s according to a new CNN poll of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents conducted by SSRS.


‘Like we don’t exist’: Indigenous fear Indonesia new capital plan
As Indonesia scales up construction of its new capital city, Indigenous people say they fear being displaced.

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, saying it could prevent thousands of illnesses.


Biden meets with families and victims of Monterey Park mass shooting and discusses efforts to curb gun violence | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Monterey Park, California, on Tuesday, where he met with the families and victims of a January mass shooting in the area and launched a series of largely symbolic efforts to combat gun violence.

The Yahoo News Interview: Mike Pence
Mike Pence still insists he hasn’t made his mind up about a 2024 campaign. But an interview with Yahoo News shows that he’s certainly started talking like a contender for the Republican nomination. The former vice president has ready-made critiques of his potential rivals, comparing Gov. Ron...

Learning from Ukraine, Taiwan shows off its drones as key to 'asymmetric warfare'
Taiwan showcased new models of its domestically produced military drones on Tuesday, saying they are key to its "asymmetric warfare" capacity to make its forces more agile if they have to face a far larger Chinese military.

US west and east coasts battered in storm 'double-whammy'
Already drenched California being hit with more rain as the north-east is being covered with snow.


Jen Psaki knocks Tucker Carlson for treating his audience ‘like they’re stupid’
Former White House press secretary turned MSNBC host Jen Psaki took a swipe at Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Monday night, saying recent court filings show the conservative firebrand does not res…


Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment
Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month. The state’s attorney general said Tuesday that the federal lawsuit also seeks to force the...


'Suit Macer,' subject of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, admits bear-spraying Capitol officers
Edward Rodriguez, a Trump supporter from New York, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, inflicting bodily injury.


Stricter U.S. migration controls keep illegal border crossings at 2-year low — for now
U.S. Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 130,000 apprehensions of migrants in February, a 40% decrease from December.


When it gets serious: Biden, Congress poised to square off over spending and debt
The release of President Biden’s budget proposal really didn’t give us a sense of where this summer’s debt ceiling brawl is going and House Republicans are divided.
South Carolina GOP lawmakers consider death penalty for people who have abortions
South Carolina Republicans are considering a bill that would make a person who has an abortion eligible for the death penalty.

No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges
Los Angeles prosecutors say they will not retry Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges involving two women.


Biden mourns with families of California shooting victims and moves to close gun loophole
The president visited Monterey Park on Tuesday, telling the crowd he knew what it was like "to get that call."


Florida GOP lawmaker says Democrats should change name to 'hypocrats' amid push to 'cancel' the party
Florida GOP state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia isn't giving up on his push to “cancel” the Sunshine State's Democratic Party over its past support of slavery.

Inside the Biden administration’s fraught decision to green-light the controversial Willow Project | CNN Politics
After months of internal deliberations, the Biden administration officially greenlit the Willow Project on Monday amid fierce pressure from the Alaska congressional delegation and major pushback from environmental groups.


Packed court: Judiciary presses Congress for major expansion of court system - Washington Examiner
The federal judiciary's policymaking division is asking for additional permanent judgeships from Congress, citing a lack of a comprehensive expansion in the last 30 years.The Judicial Conference, which convenes twice a year to consider administrative and policy issues affecting the court system...

Trump's lawyers keep getting in trouble with judges. Here are the 17 sanctioned so far.
Former President Donald Trump's election challenges have resulted in numerous sanctions for lawyers representing him or working on his behalf.

Do-not-eat listing draws lawsuit from Maine lobster industry
A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending that seafood customers avoid buying a variety of lobster mostly harvested in their state.


House Republicans call for DOJ to investigate Red Cross guides given to US-bound migrants
Two House Republicans are seeking an investigation into reports that the Red Cross is providing information to migrants seeking to cross the U.S. border illegally.

Biden issues executive order aimed at reducing gun violence: "It's common sense"
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.

Americans broadly support Biden bailing out Silicon Valley Bank even if Washington can't agree if it was a bailout: poll
For now, polling suggests that there is no broader partisan split on the Biden administration's actions.
Crisis sparks new battle between small and large banks
The banking industry’s factions of lobbyists are beginning to draw battle lines following the collapse of regional lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.


Asian stocks higher after Wall St rebounds from bank jitters
Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street stabilized following sharp declines for bank stocks and U.S. inflation edged lower.

U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
The government said prices increased 0.4% last month, just below January’s 0.5% rise.


Microsoft inks Xbox game deal with Boosteroid cloud service
Microsoft has struck a deal to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform.


North Carolina’s high court seems inclined to toss past redistricting rulings
The move could moot the U.S. Supreme Court's showdown over powers of state legislatures


Russian jet collides with U.S. Reaper drone over Black Sea
Before the collision, two Russian jets “dumped fuel on and flew in front of the MQ-9 in a reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner," said the U.S. military.


Michelle Obama says her family felt a sense of responsibility to represent the Black community during White House years | CNN Politics
Former first lady Michelle Obama said her family felt an enhanced sense of responsibility during their time in the White House as the first Black first family in American history.


MTG co-sponsors Dan Crenshaw bill to ‘declare war’ on Mexican drug cartels - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took to Twitter to espouse Rep. Dan Crenshaw's (R-TX) bill that would "declare war" on Mexican drug cartels. If passed, the legislation would follow through with several congressional Republicans' threats to authorize use of the U.S. military against cartels...


Washington DC law allowing noncitizens to vote in elections challenged by lawsuit
A conservative legal group is suing to overturn a D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections, claiming the legislation is unconstitutional.

NASA Webb telescope captures star on cusp of death
The Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare and fleeting phase of a star on the cusp of death. NASA released the picture Tuesday at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.


Biden administration withdraws approval for road through Alaskan refuge after previously defending it in court
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced its withdrawal of a Trump-era land swap in southwestern Alaska that it once defended in court, a day after its approval of an Alaskan oil project spark…


Tyson Foods to shut two US chicken plants with nearly 1,700 workers
Tyson Foods Inc will close two U.S. chicken plants with almost 1,700 employees on May 12, the company said on Tuesday.

Judge says court handling medication abortion case has received ‘barrage’ of death threats | CNN Politics
A federal judge told lawyers involved in a major medication abortion case last week that he did not want to publicize plans to hold a hearing in the case because of a “barrage” of death threats and other harassment that has been directed towards his courthouse, according to a transcript obtained...


China accuses U.S. and its allies of taking a ‘dangerous road’ as submarine pact fuels nuclear proliferation fears
The deal — known as AUKUS — exploits a loophole in a landmark global nuclear treaty, which has raised fears from arms control experts.


A 2nd wave of layoffs at Meta; 10,000 jobs are cut
Facebook parent Meta will slash another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.


Imran Khan slams ‘illegal’ arrest attempt as police mass by home
Khan tells Al Jazeera an arrest warrant is a politically motivated attempt to ‘remove him’ from upcoming elections.

Nikki Haley dings DeSantis and Trump on US aid to Ukraine as 2024 GOP presidential sweepstakes get underway
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley split with Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump Tuesday by claiming that aiding Ukraine is vital to U.S. interests.

SVB collapse: Crypto stages massive rally in wake of bank failures - Washington Examiner
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been notching huge gains during the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Bitcoin surged as the fears about the banking system rose. Bitcoin reached as high as $26,400 on Tuesday, a stunning 34% increase from before SVB’s implosion on Friday...

Bank collapse throws a chill over clean energy industry
Silicon Valley Bank's failure dealt a blow to climate startups. It was the bank that would "always pick up the phone when other large money center banks wouldn't," a tech-sector analyst said.


Officials investigate latest close call at US airport
The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways.


Putin says Russia is fighting for its very existence
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that what was at stake in Ukraine was Russia's very existence as a state.

Silicon Valley Bank's demise disrupts the disruptors in tech
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has rattled the technology industry that had been the bank’s backbone.


TikTok mulls splitting from ByteDance if proposal with U.S. fails - Bloomberg News
China's TikTok is considering separating from parent ByteDance to help address U.S. concerns about national security risks, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Little relief for US consumers as sticky rents keep inflation elevated
This is a dilemma for the Fed, whose fight against inflation has been complicated by the collapse of two regional banks.

Russia has been sending some US-provided weapons captured in Ukraine to Iran, sources say | CNN Politics
Russia has been capturing some of the US and NATO-provided weapons and equipment left on the battlefield in Ukraine and sending them to Iran, where the US believes Tehran will try to reverse-engineer the systems, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.


Moody's downgrades Signature Bank to junk, places six U.S. banks under review
Ratings agency Moody's on Monday downgraded the debt ratings of collapsed New York-based Signature Bank deep into junk territory and placed the ratings of six other U.S. banks under review for a downgrade.

Hundreds dead as Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi, Mozambique
The devastating Tropical Cyclone Freddy which has ripped through southern Africa in a rare second landfall has killed at least 219 people in Malawi and Mozambique since Saturday night, with the death toll expected to continue to rise.


ICE deportations of illegal immigrant criminals dropping sharply under Biden
The number of illegal immigrants with criminal convictions being deported has dropped sharply during the Biden administration, with ICE now targeting just 30,000 a year.

Why is Cyclone Freddy a record-breaking storm?
Tropical cyclone Freddy hit the coast of southern Africa for a second time over the weekend, bringing its total death toll to more than 220 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.

Despite objections, Chevron says it reported oil price data
Chevron says it has reported how much money it made in January from selling gasoline in California. The disclosure to state regulators comes after a new state law required oil companies to report more pricing data.


Students at New College of Florida offered escape from DeSantis takeover to Massachusetts - Washington Examiner
A small Massachusetts liberal arts college is offering students at the New College of Florida an easy path to transfer after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) stacked the college's board of trustees with conservative activists and intellectuals. Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, offered...


Humanitarian parole for those who fled Ukraine war extended by US. Why uncertainty remains
The Department of Homeland Security will extend the status known as 'humanitarian parole,' a relief for families with no safe options to return home.
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White House announces steps to lower everyday costs alongside new inflation report | CNN Politics
The White House on Tuesday is highlighting new efforts to lower Americans’ everyday costs, just as the latest Consumer Price Index – a key marker for inflation – showed signs that the temperature is dropping.


SVB says Goldman Sachs was buyer of portfolio it booked losses on
SVB Financial Group said on Tuesday that Goldman Sachs Group Inc was the acquirer of a bond portfolio on which it booked a $1.8 billion loss, a transaction that set in motion the failure of SVB.

Medical marijuana proposal gains momentum in Kentucky
After years of running into a roadblock, Kentucky's medical marijuana proposal is gaining momentum. The bill cleared a Senate committee with support from a key Republican leader.

Assault on archaeologist triggers protests in Greece
State-employed archaeologists in Greece have launched strike action to protest an assault on an archaeologist responsible for the island of Mykonos, an attack they say may have been linked to commercial pressure to extend tourism development.


Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4
The startup OpenAI on Tuesday said it is beginning to release a powerful artificial intelligence model known as GPT-4, setting the stage for human-like technology to proliferate and more competition between its backer Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc's Google.

U.S. should temporarily guarantee all bank deposits, senior House Republican says
"If you don't do this, there's going to be a run on your smaller banks, and everyone's going to take their money out and run to the JP Morgans and these too-big to fail banks."


US watching developments at First Republic, other banks - White House
The White House is carefully monitoring developments at First Republic and other smaller banks after actions to protect depositors following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week, an official said on Tuesday.

CNN Poll: Most Republicans care more about picking a 2024 GOP nominee who agrees with them on issues than one who can beat Biden | CNN Politics
Republicans hold a dour outlook on the country and prioritize finding a 2024 nominee who shares their views on major issues over one with a strong chance to defeat President Joe Biden, according to a new CNN poll of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents conducted by SSRS. The survey...


Moscow sees drone incident as provocation -Russia's ambassador to U.S.
Russia views the incident involving one of its Su-27 fighter jet and a U.S. military drone over the Black Sea as provocation, its ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, said in remarks published early on Wednesday.

US Republican DeSantis calls Ukraine war a ‘territorial dispute’
Florida governor and other leading conservative US presidential hopefuls express scepticism of Washington’s aid to Kyiv.

Blackburn and Blumenthal demand answers from Pinterest over ‘sex-themed’ image boards of minors - Washington Examiner
Lawmakers are ramping up their efforts to hold social media companies accountable in keeping children safe online after a report emerged that one company’s platform was being used to create image boards that exploited young girls. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent...


New Hampshire governor: ‘More can and should be done’ to address ‘alarming rise’ in northern border crossings
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu asked the DHS in a letter this week to allow state authorities to assist Border Patrol in securing the northern border.

Why slower but stubborn inflation keeps the Fed on track for rate hikes
A slight February decline in inflation is keeping the Federal Reserve on track to boost interest rates next week despite a series of bank failures prompting concern about the central bank’s fight a…


Biden hauls in big bucks for Democrats on west coast swing ahead of likely 2024 re-election launch
Ahead of a likely 2024 re-election campaign launch in the coming months, President Biden is raising big bucks for the Democratic National Committee.

Tech pressure, Yellen everywhere: How Washington scrambled as SVB collapsed
The U.S. government launched emergency measures on Sunday to shore up confidence in the banking system after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank , the largest bank collapse since the 2008 financial crisis.

San Francisco considers reparations proposal to give $5 million per Black person
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is meeting Tuesday to review a proposal to give $5 million each to qualifying Black residents in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery.

Warren presses ex-Silicon Valley Bank CEO on efforts to roll back Wall Street Reform law
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is pressing Greg Becker, who was CEO of Silicon Valley Bank when it collapsed, for answers about his role in lobbying Congress to roll back banking safeguards in the…


Kamala Harris to discuss reproductive rights in Des Moines as GOP candidates flock to state
Harris' trip comes as Republican presidential hopefuls have been visiting the state in anticipation of the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
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Flashback: Biden claims to have been arrested on Senate floor when he was 21 years old
A clip of President Biden's 2007 interview with David Letterman, when the then-senator claimed to have been arrested at age 21 for illegally entering the Senate chamber, went viral.

John Fetterman could leave Walter Reed in next two weeks: Report - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is reportedly on the mend and may be discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center within the next two weeks. Last month, Fetterman checked himself into the facility to receive treatment for clinical depression after a brief hospital stint days earlier...


Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs trans care malpractice bill into law
Gov. Sanders signed a bill to make it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care for minors. This law allows the recipient to file a lawsuit against the doctor up to 15 years after.

Greens sue Biden over Willow oil project approval
The groups charge BLM with failing to consider the project's impacts on lands used for subsistence by Alaska Natives and argue the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to properly consider Willow's potential impacts on endangered species such as polar bears.


TikTok war erupts as Muslim woman criticises non-binary activist
Shumirun Nessa says she has faced a backlash that has spilled into the real world after posting about the US activist.

Honduras to seek China relations, pressuring Taiwan ahead of US trip
If the Central American country does end relations with Taiwan, it will leave the island with only 13 diplomatic allies.

China to raise retirement age to deal with aging population - media
China is planning to raise its retirement age gradually and in phases to cope with the country's rapidly aging population, the state-backed Global Times said on Tuesday, citing a senior expert from China's Ministry of Human Resources.

In abortion-focused Wisconsin Supreme Court race, other issues start taking precedent
Election security laws and reforms to Medicare and Social Security have become the latest points of contention in Wisconsin's hotly-contested Supreme Court race.

Maxine Waters to return political donation from Silicon Valley Bank
Political fallout from the SVB collapse begins.

'It's just common sense': Biden signs new executive action expanding gun background checks
President Joe Biden's gun order moves "as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation," the White House said.
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Fox News Politics: Seems Very Bad? Bank collapse rocks Washington
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

Nikki Haley knocks DeSantis on Ukraine and says he’s copying Trump - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley took a swipe at her potential 2024 foe Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over his insistence that further entanglement in Ukraine is not a national security interest. Haley, the former Trump administration ambassador to the United Nations and two-term South...


Doug Mastriano and his super fans aren’t yet willing to let go
A weekend rally shows the serious obstacles that traditional GOPers — and, maybe, Dave McCormick — have in their way.



Poor sleep may decrease effectiveness of vaccination, study suggests
A new study found a link between the amount of sleep you get around the time of a vaccine and the level of antibodies produced, especially in men.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as Booster Dose for Certain Children 6 Months through 4 Years of Age
FDA authorized a single booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent in certain kids who completed a three-dose primary series with the monovalent

Abortion pill hearing made public after transparency concern
A judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit that poses a threat to the nationwide availability of medication abortion.


Texas judge weighs whether to order an abortion pill off the market in high-stakes hearing
A lawsuit filed in Texas challenges the FDA approval of medications used to terminate a pregnancy. The judge has been asked to halt access to one drug nationwide.


Novo Nordisk to cut some insulin prices by up to 75%
Starting in 2024, the Danish pharmaceutical firm will reduce the cost of several of its insulin drugs.


LA assisted living facility faces felony charges over deadly COVID-19 outbreak
Los Angeles prosecutors announced felony charges in connection with a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at an upscale assisted living facility that started in March 2020.

The DEA’s new telehealth rules are medical malpractice for people with opioid addiction
I worked on Capitol Hill and in state houses across the country for years, before a seemingly benign OxyContin prescription for pain sent me into a decade-long tailspin that nearly ended my life. I…


Ahead of ruling that could disrupt access to medication abortion, providers line up alternatives
Abortion providers nationwide are preparing for a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that could disrupt access to a key drug used to facilitate medication abortion.


U.S. sues Rite Aid for missing opioid red flags
Rite Aid pharmacists were accused of ignoring obvious signs of misuse, including in prescriptions for “trinities,” a combination of opioids, benzodiazepine and muscle relaxants preferred by drug abusers for their increased euphoric effect.


Mortality rate for children and teens in the US surged in 2020 and 2021, study shows | CNN
The mortality rate for children and teens in the United States surged in 2020 and 2021, driven not by deaths from Covid-19 but from injuries from things including firearms, drugs and cars, according to a study published Monday in JAMA.


Veterans Affairs will cover pricey experimental Alzheimer’s drug
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) said it will widely cover an experimental $26,500-per-year Alzheimer’s drug, even though Medicare will not. Leqembi will be made available to veterans livin…


EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from ‘forever chemicals’ | CNN
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a new rule that would set the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” that are dangerous to human health.


Do COVID-19 vaccine mandates still make sense?
Ineffective or outdated requirements could undermine trust, some vaccine researchers warn

Health + Hospitals advances new strategy to house homeless patients
The proposal was part of Mayor Eric Adams’ housing blueprint released in June 2022.
