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Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt-limit talks shifted into an encouraging new phase Tuesday as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy named top emissaries to negotiate a deal to avert an unprecedented national default. Biden cut short an upcoming overseas trip in hopes of closing an agreement before a June 1 deadline.
Kentucky governor GOP primary, other race results from Tuesday
Republicans chose a challenger to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto
Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy is becoming law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.
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Florida Democrats flip the Jacksonville mayor’s office in a major upset
Jacksonville was the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor, and the Republican candidate Tuesday had the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Video of Jim Jordan congressional hearing shows questioning, not fight | Fact Check
A video purporting to show members of Congress fighting instead features a slightly animated hearing.
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Biden and congressional leaders strike optimistic tone after debt ceiling meeting
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the sides are still "far apart" but that a deal this week is possible after Treasury warned the U.S. could hit the debt ceiling as soon as June 1.
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Biden leading Trump and DeSantis in 2024 matchup: Poll
A new poll shows President Joe Biden leading former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a 2024 matchup.
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Durham report on Trump-Russia investigation: What led to it and what happens next
An investigation into the origins of the FBI’s probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has finally been concluded. The prosecutor leading the inquiry has submitted a much-awaited report that found major flaws.
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Five takeaways from elections in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida
Tuesday saw a number of key races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida, which underscored former President Trump’s grip on the Republican base and Democrats’ relative strength in suburban areas, a…
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George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote
House Democrats are seeking to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos from Congress. The effort is expected to be defeated but puts Republicans in the uncomfortable position of taking a stand on an indicted colleague.
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Justice Department files criminal charges in cases of American tech stolen for Russia, China and Iran | CNN Politics
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday five criminal cases against people accused of stealing or illegally diverting American technology and materials for the Russian, Chinese and Iranian governments.
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Texas passes bill stripping authority from cities
A sweeping Texas bill stripping authority from cities passed the state Senate on Tuesday and is now headed to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2127 takes large domains of mu…
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'Vulgar and racist': Ambassador slams GOP senator for disparaging comments about Mexicans
“Without the people of America, Mexico, figuratively speaking, would be eating cat food out of a can," Republican Sen. John Kennedy said.
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House GOP leaders reassure their Santos critics after Dems launch expulsion push
During a private meeting held just after Democrats pitched a surprise resolution ejecting Santos from office, Republican leaders briefed his fellow New Yorkers on the options.
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Democrats reintroduce Supreme Court expansion legislation
A group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a bill on Tuesday that would create an additional four seats on the Supreme Court. The move comes in the wake of a series of recent reports into the jus…
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Trump-DeSantis jockeying: Some Iowa, N.H., Republicans named as Trump endorsers say they’re wrongly listed
Some Republicans in Iowa and New Hampshire who were named as Trump endorsers say they’re wrongly listed. Some remain neutral and some are backing DeSantis
Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights
Democrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs. Tuesday’s win will also help them control how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.
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CIA asks Russians to share secrets with U.S. spies in dramatic video
A video posted on social media offers Russians a secure way to share information about the Ukraine war and other secrets and promises to protect their safety.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces articles of impeachment against FBI Director Christopher Wray
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is moving to impeach FBI Director Wray, alleging that the bureau has tried to "intimidate, harass, and entrap" Americans.
IRS whistleblower in Hunter Biden probe alleges agency removed his 'entire investigation team'
Lawyers for an IRS whistleblower who claims the Biden administration could be mishandling the investigation into Hunter Biden say he has been removed from the probe.
The Memo: Nonexistent ‘border surge’ scrambles immigration politics
The politics of immigration are being scrambled in a way that virtually no one expected. The ending of Title 42 late last week was forecast to spark a major surge of migrants across the south…
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Mike Pence gears up for potential 2024 bid in New Hampshire, a key early voting state
Former Vice President Mike Pence gave another strong signal he was preparing to make a 2024 bid for the White House in a visit to New Hampshire.
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Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. Cameron was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and emerged victorious from a 12-candidate field that included former United Nations Ambassador Kelly...
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US officials say damage to Patriot missile defense system was minimal following Russian attack near Kyiv | CNN Politics
The damage to a Patriot air defense system following a Russian missile attack near Kyiv on Tuesday morning is minimal, three US officials tell CNN, with one official describing it as “minor” damage.
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DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh'
Gov. Ron DeSantis is criticizing Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh.” DeSantis contends the law has widespread support among opponents of abortion.
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North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite that may be launched soon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has examined a finished military spy satellite that his country is expected to launch soon. State media said he did so Tuesday during a visit to an aerospace facility where he described space-based reconnaissance as crucial for countering the U.S. and South Korea.
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Durham’s FBI-Trump report fuels House GOP ‘weaponization’ attacks
House Republicans say the long-awaited report from special counsel John Durham bolsters their arguments that federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been “weaponized” against politic…
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Elon Musk says 'so be it' to consequences of his tweeting
Musk defended his promotion of conspiracy theories, called the work-from-home trend morally wrong and criticized the direction of tech startup OpenAI in a wide-ranging and at times combative interview Tuesday with CNBC.
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Patriot missile defense system in Ukraine likely damaged, US officials say
A U.S.-made Patriot missile defense system being used by Ukraine likely suffered some damage from a Russian strike, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday, adding that it did not appear to have been destroyed.
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Democrats reintroduce plan to expand Supreme Court
Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate have reintroduced a plan to expand the Supreme Court from the current nine justices to 13 justices.
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Wife of Pakistan's Imran Khan, charged with graft, is known for spirituality
Bushra Khan, the wife of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is facing corruption charges in the same case that led to his arrest on May 9. On Monday, he accompanied her to a court that granted her protective bail.
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White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September despite lawmaker concerns money could run out by summer | CNN Politics
The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer.
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DeSantis to send Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he plans to send over 1,100 National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with border security between the United States and Mexico.
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New York becomes key political battleground for immigration debate
As the debate has grown more pitched, Democrats have done themselves few favors.
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McCarthy says he’ll refer George Santos expulsion to Ethics Committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said he’d move to refer the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to the House Ethics Committee when it comes up for a vote later this week, indicating such a move would be faster than waiting for court proceedings to conclude.
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Rudy Giuliani denies sexual assault allegations made in $10 million lawsuit by former employee
A complaint filed in a New York court on Monday alleges "sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct."
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Biden vetoes legislation to block solar panel tariffs waivers
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he has vetoed legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that would repeal exemptions on American tariffs on imported solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations.
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Elizabeth Holmes loses latest bid to avoid prison and gets hit with $452 million restitution bill
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appears to be soon bound for prison. An appeals court has rejected her bid to remain free while she tries to overturn her conviction in a blood-testing hoax that brought her fleeting fame and fortune.
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Trump-backed Daniel Cameron wins Kentucky GOP governor’s primary
State Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who’s backed by former President Trump, is projected to win Kentucky’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press. Cameron&#…
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Donna Deegan will replace term-limited Republican Lenny Curry.
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Tick, tick, tick: Biden, lawmakers fail to reach breakthrough on debt ceiling
President Biden and congressional leaders made little progress toward securing a deal to raise the nation’s debt limit at a crucial meeting Tuesday afternoon — though they did express some op…
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Cherelle Parker wins crowded Democratic Philadelphia mayoral primary; Dems keep Pennsylvania House majority
Parker, a former Philadelphia City Council member, had been endorsed by many of the ward leaders and other local political leaders.
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ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a US or global agency
The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT has told Congress that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.
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Are work requirements part of the debt ceiling talks? Here's what the GOP, Democrats want.
New work requirements for recipients of some government aid has emerged as a battleground in ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.
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Lauren Boebert files for divorce from husband
U.S. House Representative Lauren Boebert has filed for divorce from her husband, according to a statement from the congresswoman.
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Cardona dodges questions from GOP at House hearing — even on the color of his suit
Republican members of the House Education and Workforce Committee blasted Education Secretary Miguel Cardona for dodging questions on several controversial issues during a committee hearing Tuesday.
www.washingtonexaminer.com5 things to know about the Florida judge who blocked Biden's immigration plan
T. Kent Wetherell entered the national debate over immigration after he temporarily stopped the Biden administration from implementing its immigration “parole” policy.
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Ukrainian army revamps commercial drones to attack Russian tanks, trenches
A former IT programmer now serving as a Ukrainian soldier says a four-rotor commercial drone which sells over the counter for $300 can be modified to carry explosives that will destroy Russian tanks.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James leads multistate effort defending CFPB to the Supreme Court
Attorneys general of 22 other states and the District of Columbia joined James in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the CFPB.
Factbox: What we know about Kinzhal, Russia's hypersonic missile
Russia fired hypersonic Kinzhal missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday, with Ukraine saying it had shot down all six, and Russia claiming one got through air defences to destroy a U.S.-built Patriot surface-to-air anti-missile defence system.
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Ukraine says it downed Russian hypersonic missiles during 'exceptional' air attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv and shot down all missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-supplied weapons.
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Biden policy to release illegal migrants without court dates suffers another blow as judge extends block
A federal judge on Tuesday imposed a preliminary injunction on the Biden administration's latest policy that would see migrants released into the U.S. with conditions.
US debt ceiling: Biden and Republicans hopeful of a deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the two sides are far apart but an agreement is possible this week.
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Student suspended after recording video of teacher using racial slur in class
The mother of a student in Springfield, Missouri is speaking out after her daughter was suspended after she recorded a video of a teacher using a racial slur in class.
Daniel Cameron wins Republican primary for Kentucky governor
Cameron, the state's first Black attorney general, would be the state's first Black governor if elected.
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New Mexico teen bought AR-style rifle legally before shooting spree, police say
The gunman who shot dead three elderly women as he prowled a New Mexico neighborhood firing at cars this week had legally purchased an assault-style rifle, one of three weapons he used in the rampage, a month after he turned 18, police said on Tuesday.
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Tougher work requirements for federal aid programs pose obstacle in debt limit talks
The Republican push for stricter rules around receiving benefits faces strong pushback from Democratic lawmakers, but President Biden hasn't fully closed the door.
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Disney asks court to dismiss DeSantis board's lawsuit in fight over special tax district
Disney asked a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit by the board of supervisors that was handpicked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World’s operations.
On AI, the government gets ready to throw its weight around
A $2.6 billion sandbox, AI transparency and new government officers took center stage, while a tech CEO drew the attention downstairs.
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Kentucky GOP Secretary of State Michael Adams fends off challengers touting election fraud
Adams expanded voting access in 2021, then faced a tough primary against rivals who said there was significant fraud in the 2020 election.
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Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor
Voters in Philadelphia have chosen Cherelle Parker as their Democratic nominee for mayor. In the heavily Democratic city, that makes Parker likely to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.
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Gov. Hochul accused of being MIA during New York’s migrant crisis: report
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being accused by some leaders of the state of being missing in action as the city stares down a historic and worsening migrant crisis.
Australia cancels Quad meeting in Sydney after Biden postponement
US President Joe Biden who postponed his trip to Australia due to debt ceiling negotiations in Washington.
www.reuters.comIntrusion at the home of national security adviser under investigation, U.S. officials say
A man entered Jake Sullivan’s home around 3 a.m. one day last month, The Washington Post reported earlier.
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Daniel Cameron wins GOP Kentucky gubernatorial primary
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron won the Republican gubernatorial primary in the Bluegrass State, defeating former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.
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These parents battled the EPA – and won
After a chemical paint stripper killed their kids, these parents fought back. It's Tuesday's news.
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Stage set for Ecuadorian president or lawmakers to be booted out of office
A showdown between Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso and the opposition-led National Assembly could result on either side being booted out of office before the end of the week.
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CNN’s Tapper lauded by right, blasted by left for Durham report remarks
CNN anchor Jake Tapper is earning scorn from the left and praise from the right over his commentary on John Durham, a Trump-era special counsel, and his report reviewing the investigation of the fo…
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Chasten Buttigieg worries his new LGBTQ children's book could be banned
The young adult adaptation of his memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” is now available, but the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg fears it won’t get to those who need it most.
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House Democrat introduces resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
"It's very clear that he's a liar, he's a fraud," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia said of Rep. George Santos, who was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges last week.
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New Mexico high school student killed 3 women in 'random' shooting rampage, police say
Authorities say the gunman who killed three people and wounded six others while firing at random targets in his northwestern New Mexico neighborhood was a local 18-year-old high school student.
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A key Democratic priority aimed at approving power lines for wind and solar projects would have to wait.
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Kyiv says it shoots down volley of Russian hypersonic missiles
Ukraine said on Tuesday it had shot down six Russian Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable.
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Complications arise in the West as early heat wave causes snowpack to melt rapidly
The early season heat wave persisting in the West is causing complications up and down the coast.
Democrats call out Santos’s felony charges at DC crime hearing
House Democrats called out Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) recent felony charges, as the House Oversight and Reform Committee questioned Washington, D.C., officials about crime in the nation’s capita…
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Will Thailand’s royalist-military elite let the opposition rule?
Youth-led party wins election, but military-appointed Senate and ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra may thwart its bid to govern.
‘A steadfast defender of women’s rights:’ Biden honors Pelosi at EMILY’s List gala
President Biden on Tuesday evening took an unplanned trip to the EMILY’s List gala in Washington, D.C., to honor former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who he praised as a defender of women’s righ…
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Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands
UK PM Rishi Sunak and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte agree to build international coalition to provide Kyiv with F-16s.
Stock market today: Japan rises on GDP data; rest of region shaky
Asian shares are trading mixed as Japan’s benchmark jumped on the news of solid economic growth data, while the rest of the region was mired in uncertainty. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained in early trading, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped after a better-than-expected wage increase report.
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Truss urges Sunak to class China as 'threat' to UK security
Ms Truss has asked the UK prime minister to deliver on pledges he made to clamp down on China.
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'Trust, but verify': As McCarthy meets with Biden on debt limit, is the GOP backing him?
Without raising the country's debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Yellen predicted the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as early as June 1.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to impeach FBI director, US attorney for DC
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said on Tuesday that she will move to introduce articles of impeachment against FBI Director Christopher Wray and Matthew Graves, the U.S. attorney for the Distr…
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McConnell gets what he asked for: A back seat to debt ceiling negotiations
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been adamant that Senate Republicans leave negotiations over the debt ceiling to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Joe Biden since January, and now it appears the Kentucky Republican’s message has been received.
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Cuba announces new migration policies as exodus continues
Cuba announced measures that ease restrictions on its citizens living abroad as the communist-run nation continues to grapple with an unprecedented exodus of migrants to the US.
www.reuters.com39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes in the middle of the Indian Ocean
Reports say that 39 people are missing more than 24 hours after a Chinese fishing boat operating in the Indian Ocean capsized. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said the accident happened around 3 a.m.
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IRS whistleblower in Hunter Biden investigation removed from probe, his attorneys say
"He and his entire team are being removed" from the IRS' investigation of the president's son, the whistleblower's lawyers say.
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Nebraska Legislature votes to fold abortion ban into bill banning trans health care for minors
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Conservatives in the Nebraska Legislature got just enough votes Tuesday to fold a proposed 12-week abortion ban into a bill that would ban gender-affirming health for minors.
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CNN projects Democrat Donna Deegan will become Jacksonville's first female mayor | CNN Politics
Former journalist Donna Deegan will become the first female mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, CNN projects, as Democrats win the office in the state’s most populous city for only the second time in 30 years.
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US default could trigger recession, Yellen says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that a default on government debt would likely leave millions of Americans without income payments, potentially triggering a recession that could destroy many American jobs and businesses.
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Haley says NY governor should pardon Daniel Penny in subway case
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) should pardon Daniel Penny, who was arrested in relation to the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway earlier …
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Playbook PM: Will the GOP line up behind McCarthy's red line?
And voters hit the polls in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida.
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GOP Rep. Buck: ‘Biden has some mental challenges at this point’
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said Tuesday that President Biden has ‘mental challenges,’ citing what he’s seen from the president on television. The congressman argued during an interview on CNN that Bid…
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Florida's top 2 GOP legislative leaders back DeSantis for president
Both Renner and Passidomo were instrumental in helping DeSantis push through an aggressive legislative package.
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Democrats win Pennsylvania special election, keeping control of state House
Democrat Heather Boyd will win the special election for Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district Tuesday, The Associated Press has projected, allowing Democrats to maintain a narrow gri…
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Philadelphia mayoral race: Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary as party spars over crime approach
Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary for the Philadelphia mayoral race, setting her up to likely be elected in the general election in November.
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Pennsylvania Democrats' fragile House majority at stake in special elections
Pennsylvania Democrats' narrow state House majority will be tested Tuesday night by two special elections, with one in the Philadelphia suburbs drawing national attention.
South Korea's president vows to expand non-lethal aid to Kyiv in meeting with Ukraine's first lady
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is vowing to expand the country’s non-lethal aid to Ukraine as it fights Russian aggression. Yoon met with Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska, who was in Seoul on Tuesday as a special envoy of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Ron DeSantis just made it clear he's going to fight Trump on abortion
"He won't answer whether he would sign it or not," DeSantis said of Trump when asked about a state bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Secret Service investigating how intruder entered home of top Biden aide Jake Sullivan
National security adviser Jake Sullivan confronted the man who entered his home in the middle of the night, a law enforcement official said.
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'He won't answer': DeSantis knocks Trump for refusing to say if he backs six-week abortion ban
Trump implied in an interview that DeSantis' six-week abortion ban is 'too harsh.' DeSantis said Tuesday that '99% of pro-lifers support' it.
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Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riot
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading the Senate floor with a knife on his hip and a gaping wound on his face.
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France issues arrest warrant for Lebanon's central bank governor
Riad Salameh was supposed to appear before French prosecutors Tuesday as part of a corruption probe into allegations of financial crimes.
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Pig heads, BBQs: Mosque backlash tests S Korea religious freedom
Plan to rebuild small mosque for Daegu university students has come up against a powerful conservative Christian lobby.
US House Democrat to force vote to expel embattled Republican George Santos
Two-thirds of the House would have to vote in favor for Santos to be expelled.
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For Ukraine's ambassador to the US, the work doesn't stop 'until we win' | CNN Politics
This month marks two years since Oksana Markarova became Ukraine’s ambassador to the US. She was less than a year into her post when Russian leader Vladimir Putin invaded her country last year. “We work literally 24/7,” she says of her current role in Washington, “and we will continue working...
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Puerto Rico’s power play: How should billions of energy dollars be spent
Prolonged fights over the spending could leave Puerto Ricans vulnerable to a new spate of power disruptions.
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Argentina: VP Cristina Fernández says she won't seek the presidency again
Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernández has made it official that she will not be running for president again, putting the brakes on an effort by members of her party to push her to become a candidate in the October election.
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Former President Trump expected to testify under oath again
After President Trump's video-taped deposition in the E. Jean Carroll rape case, another proceeding will likely find him again answering questions under oath.
Florida Democrats win Jacksonville mayor race, dealing blow to DeSantis
Democrats are projected to flip control of the mayor’s office in Jacksonville, Fla., which is currently the largest city in the country with a GOP leader, according to CNN and NBC. A…
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French Resistance man breaks silence over German prisoners executed in 1944
Edmond Réveil, 98, said he wanted them to be remembered and their families to know where they are.
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New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment
Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse.
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Title 42 ends: New York City announces plans to house immigrants in school gyms
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that immigrants who came into the United States through the southern border after the end of Title 42 will be temporarily housed in school gymnasiums.
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Black Sea grain deal that reopened key Ukraine ports set to expire this week as Kremlin mulls a potential extension
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which reopened critical Ukrainian ports during Russia's war, is set to expire on May 18.
White House and McCarthy teams agree to meet directly on debt negotiations following Tuesday talks | CNN Politics
Congressional leaders from both parties emerged from their meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday unable to convey how they’re on a clear path to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avoid a historic default. And in a sign that Biden will have to be hands-on as debt...
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'Squad' Dems vote against honoring police officers killed in line of duty
"Squad" Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush were the only two Democrats to vote against a National Police Week resolution on Monday.
G7 struggles with response to China ‘economic coercion’ threat
As leaders prepare for summit in Hiroshima, there appears little consensus on how to deal with the risk posed by China.
Biden scraps planned visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to focus on debt limit talks
President Joe Biden has decided to curtail an upcoming visit to the Indo-Pacific to focus on the debt limit standoff at home. He's canceling what was to be a historic visit to Papua New Guinea and a stop in Australia, where he was to meet with other leaders of the so-called Quad.
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CIA seeks to recruit Russian spies with new video campaign
The two-minute video shows fictional Russian officers secretly contacting the CIA through its dark web portal.
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First nuclear fusion plants to need $7 billion supply chain, survey shows
Companies looking to harness the process that powers the sun and stars to generate electricity expect to spend about $7 billion by the time their first nuclear fusion plants come online, a survey published on Wednesday said.
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Yellen: U.S. faces 'widespread suffering' if debt limit not raised
"If that sounds catastrophic — that’s because it is," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
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CNN projects Republican Carolyn Carluccio will advance to fall Pennsylvania Supreme Court race against Democrat Daniel McCaffery | CNN Politics
Tuesday’s primary election in Pennsylvania will give Republican voters the opportunity chose either a candidate for the state Supreme Court supported by the GOP establishment or one who briefly halted the certification of the state’s 2020 election results and has the backing of a key Donald...
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Missouri terminates emergency rule to limit trans care for minors, some adults
Missouri officials terminated the Republican attorney general’s emergency rule that would have placed limits on transgender care for minors and some adults. The move was announced Tuesday without explanation on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website.
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Abortion pill fight heads to conservative appeals court
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Abortion pill fight heads back to court Arguments about the future availabi…
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No, Trump is not required to register as a sex offender after E. Jean Carroll case | Fact check
Former President Donald Trump isn't required to register as a sex offender since he was found liable in a civil trial, not convicted in a criminal one
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Anti-'Terminator': AI not a 'creature' working toward self-awareness, OpenAI CEO Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence should be discussed in the context of being a "tool," not a "creature," when asked about AI becoming self-aware.
Progress made in White House debt limit meeting, talks to continue as U.S. rushes to prevent default
The White House and Congress have about two weeks to raise or extend the debt ceiling before the U.S. risks its first-ever default.
Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected
The Senate has voted to overturn a District of Columbia law enacted last year to improve police accountability, the second time this year that Democrats have joined with Republicans to try and block the district’s crime regulations.
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Vauxhall-maker warns Brexit may force it to close UK factory
Vauxhall-maker Stellantis is calling on the government to renegotiate some Brexit rules or risk losing electric
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Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and other top state officials announced a crackdown Tuesday on Medicaid fraud, particularly honing in on illegitimate group homes.
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Durham report: Barr touts special counsel investigation into Trump inquiry as 'success'
Former Attorney General William Barr touted special counsel John Durham's investigation as a "success."
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As he struggles in polls, Asa Hutchinson suspects support for Trump is 'inflated'
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, polling in the single digits for the GOP nomination, called support for former President Donald Trump "inflated" Tuesday on "GMA3."
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after DOJ watchdog probe into Dem fundraiser attendance
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins is expected to resign this week after a Justice Department probe into her participation in a Democratic fundraiser and other issues.
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins' attorney says she will resign following a monthslong investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues.
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Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first military spy satellite
The reconnaissance satellite is a key part of Kim’s plan to modernise and advance the country’s military prowess.
Trump’s a ‘laughing fool’ to world leaders, Bolton says
“I have been in those rooms with him when he met with those leaders, I believe they think he's a laughing fool," he said.
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House Dem slammed by conservative writer at hearing on left-wing violence: 'Coward'
House Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman of New York faced backlash online after he dismissed the testimony of a reporter who has covered multiple Antifa riots.
Mississippi doctor charged with sexually abusing teenage patients is also linked to Florida case
Dr. Mehul Dixit has agreed to stop practicing medicine, his lawyer said.
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Stock market today: Asian shares advance though China economic data weaker than expected
Asian shares are higher even though the latest data showed China's economy is weaker than expected. Benchmarks advanced in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul but fell in Shanghai and Sydney.
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Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought
Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought, with some regions already suffering water shortages and farmers expecting their worst yields in decades.
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Mentally ill man who allegedly attacked Rep. Gerry Connolly's staff has violent history, police say
A man charged with attacking two congressional staffers with a metal baseball bat is being held pending an initial court appearance.
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Ron DeSantis to students involved in diversity programs: 'Go to Berkeley'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the state's public universities.
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Durham report takeaways: A 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI
A 306-page report by Justice Department special counsel John Durham is refocusing negative attention on one of the most politically significant investigations in FBI history: the probe into whether Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was colluding with Russia to tip the outcome of the...
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Wells Fargo will pay $1 billion to settle accusations of defrauding shareholders
The San Francisco-based bank denied wrongdoing and said it settled to eliminate the burden and cost of litigation, court papers show.
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Why we don't entirely know what would come after a US debt default | CNN Politics
The warnings about a US debt default are earnest and urgent. And yet, the specifics of when the US will cross the so-called X-date -- when the country could default -- and what will happen in the immediate aftermath are maddeningly vague.
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Pence hits Trump in New Hampshire for ‘ignoring’ need for entitlement reforms
Former Vice President Pence on Tuesday laid out his economic vision for the country, swiping at former President Trump and other Republican presidential candidates for failing to tackle the issue o…
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Biden reelection campaign falling flat with key blue state leaders
President Joe Biden appears to be struggling to unify the Democratic Party as he tries to garner support from key Democratic state and city leaders.
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New York rapper Sheff G charged in series of shootings
Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, is among 32 purported street gang members charged Tuesday in a series of shootings in Brooklyn.
Child dead, 23 people missing after hippopotamus capsizes canoe on river in Malawi
Authorities in southern Malawi say a 1-year-old child died and 23 people are missing and feared dead after a hippopotamus charged into and capsized a canoe. The long wooden canoe was carrying 37 people across the Shire River on their way to neighboring Mozambique when it was hit by the hippo on...
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Truth-challenged Rep Santos faces first step to expulsion
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution to expel Santos from the House of Representatives, following Santos' indictment on 13 counts of fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
U.S. Capitol Police still face understaffing and low morale, chief says
Capitol Police are dealing with about a 400% increase in the number of threats against members of Congress in six years, Chief Thomas Manger told members.
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Four killed as gunmen attack US embassy staff convoy in Nigeria
Three other people kidnapped in the attack Nigeria’s Anambra state, according to local police.
Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of African heads of state to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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IRS whistleblower letter accuses DOJ of retaliation in Hunter Biden probe
Attorneys for an IRS whistleblower say the whistleblower's team has been removed from the Hunter Biden probe and accused the government of illegal retaliation.
Brazil sends thousands of Venezuelan migrants to country's rich southern states
PACARAIMA, Brazil (AP) — As the sun rose, Miguel Gonzalez, partner Maryelis Rodriguez and their four young children got off a passenger bus after an 18-hour ride south from the eastern Venezuelan community they desperately wanted to leave.
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Riley Gaines tells Congress she was held for ransom at San Francisco State, unsure if she could leave safely
Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, spoke to members of Congress on Tuesday about a violent encounter at San Francisco State University in early April.
Black taxpayers more likely to be audited, IRS admits
The head of the US tax-collection agency says he is "deeply concerned" by the disparity.
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Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
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'Psychological torture': These Venezuelan migrants were among final expulsions under Title 42
A few of the final Venezuelan migrants to be expelled under Title 42 detailed 'inhumane' immigration detention conditions.
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Supreme Court vacancy heads Pennsylvania primary ballots
Nominees for four statewide judicial posts, one of which is on the state Supreme Court, will be decided by primary voters in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 448
As the war enters its 448th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Nikki Haley's financial disclosures detail speaking fees and corporate board role
The report details the Republican presidential candidate's earnings from 12 speaking engagements over 11 months ending in January.
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Scientists blame fossil fuel production for more than a third of Western wildfires
The world’s top fossil fuel firms may be responsible for more than a third of the acreage scorched by wildfires in Western North America over the past four decades, a new analysis has found. About …
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EU countries adopt law banning products which fuel deforestation
The 27 European Union countries have formally endorsed a law that should help the bloc reduce its contribution to global deforestation by regulating the trade in a series of goods.
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Man gets 103 years in prison for slayings of 4 found in cornfield
Antoine Suggs testified that he shot the four in self-defense because he thought they were going to rob him. Prosecutors said his motive was unclear but that Suggs meant to kill the victims after a night of drinking.
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Man and 12-year-old arrested after fatal shooting at Sonic restaurant in Texas
A man and a 12-year-old boy were charged with murder after the pre-teen allegedly shot and killed a Sonic Drive-In employee in Texas, according to authorities.
Smaller consultancies eye opportunities as China crackdown hits sector leader
Smaller consultancy and due-diligence firms in China reckon they stand to gain once business returns to normal after the shock administered by Beijing's crackdown on firms supplying information deemed too sensitive to be shared with foreigners.
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Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration
President Joe Biden marked Jewish American Heritage Month on Tuesday by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat rising antisemitism, at a White House reception that featured performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade.”
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals what he thinks is 'scary' about AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said an AI system that is able to "design novel biological pathogens" is an example of "scary AI," explaining such a threat is why he testified at Congress.
Durham interviewed Hillary Clinton on alleged plan to tie Trump to Russia, found no 'provable criminal offense' | CNN Politics
Clinton expressed sympathy for investigators, calling the questions, “really sad,” adding, “I get it, you have to go down every rabbit hole.”
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Lawmakers warn leaky, crumbling UK Parliament at risk of 'catastrophic' event
British lawmakers are warning that the country's Parliament building is at “real and rising” risk of destruction. The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said Parliament is “leaking, dropping masonry and at constant risk of fire,” as well as riddled with asbestos.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to impeach FBI Director Christopher Wray
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced articles of impeachment against FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday.
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Sen. Diane Feinstein tells reporter 'I haven’t been gone' after three-month medical absence: Report
California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein allegedly told reporters that she hasn't "been gone" after a three-month absence from Congress.
Unsuccessful Republican candidate in Arizona attorney general race pushes for new trial
PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys for the Republican candidate who lost last year's election for Arizona attorney general on Tuesday requested a new trial in his efforts to overturn the results of the November contest.
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Former Trump appointee forced to repay Treasury for misuse of funds, GOP senator announces
Sen. Chuck Grassley said the expenses were withheld from the final paycheck of former Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton, whom Biden fired in February.
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Appeals court pauses ruling that could end Obamacare's preventive care mandate
The Biden administration sought the stay, saying the lower court judge's decision would affect preventive care for 150 million people.
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She killed a man while he was raping her, and a court in Mexico sentenced her to 6 years in prison
A Mexican woman who killed a man defending herself when he attacked and raped her in 2021 was sentenced to more than six years in prison, a decision her legal defense called “discriminatory” and vowed to appeal.
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Thailand's Thaksin lauds 'disruptors' Move Forward for election triumph
Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who mastered social media, and said aging army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.
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1.63 million 'excess deaths' among Black Americans compared to white Americans in last 20 years: Study
A new study estimates that from 1999 to 2020, there were 1.63 million excess deaths among Black Americans.
What's happening on US-Mexico border? Three takeaways as Title 42 migrant policy ends
A predicted migrant surge hasn't happened so far, but the Biden administration is still assessing U.S.-Mexico border following end of Title 42.
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CIA urges Russians to get in touch, Moscow puts spies on alert
US agency publishes video asking Russians to leak information that could be ‘more valuable than you think’.
Fetterman raises eyebrows with borderline incoherent questioning in Senate hearing: 'Like a riddle'
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, raised eyebrows with his choppy Senate Banking Committee hearing questioning on Tuesday.
Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed
The Biden administration says it has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders.
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Ron DeSantis is set to lock down support from Florida Republican legislators
The state-level endorsements come after former President Donald Trump received support from Florida congressional Republicans in April.
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Bank execs blame panicked depositors for Silicon Valley, Signature failures, but senators blame them
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks’ dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
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Biden official takes fire in heated exchange over stripping lunch money from schools protecting girls' sports
Biden Education Sec. Miguel Cardona faced heated questions from Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., over the proposed changes to Title IX regarding biological males competing in girls' sports.
An Illinois girl vanished with her mother 6 years ago. Now a teen, she was just found in North Carolina | CNN
For six years, loved ones – with the public’s help – searched for Kayla Unbehaun after she allegedly was abducted by her non-custodial mother in Illinois.
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Jacksonville mayoral race: Democrat Donna Deegan defeats Republican Daniel Davis
Democrat Donna Deegan defeated Republican Daniel Davis in the Jacksonville, Florida, mayoral election on Tuesday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGessen resigns from PEN America board over canceled panel with Russian dissidents
The author and journalist Masha Gessen has resigned as vice president of the board of PEN America, citing their unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization’s cancellation of an event that would have included Russian panelists.
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Virginia suspect with untreated schizophrenia charged in baseball attack on congressional staffers
A Virginia man suffering from schizophrenia that is accused of attacking staffers of Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly was arraigned in court Tuesday to face charges.
Retail sales up 0.4% in April, buoyed by solid job market and declining prices in some areas
Consumers picked up their spending modestly in April from March, particularly in dining out and online, buoyed by a solid job market and easing inflationary pressures.
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White House responds to calls for Biden to apologize for Hiroshima bombing during Japan trip
The White House did not say President Biden has plans to apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during his trip to Japan this week.
Farmington mass shooting victims include a mother and daughter; police ID gunman
Police said the teenage gunman fired into homes and cars, killing three elderly women ranging in age from their 70s to over 90.
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California pledges to build channel for threatened fish to bypass Gold Rush-era dam
MARYSVILLE, Calif. (AP) — California officials on Tuesday said they will spend about $60 million to build a channel along the Yuba River so that salmon and other threatened fish species can get around a Gold Rush-era dam that for more than a century has cut off their migration along the chilly water
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2 Republicans on DeSantis' N.H. endorsement list say they still back Trump
The Florida governor rolled out a list of more than 50 endorsements from New Hampshire GOP state legislators ahead of his expected presidential bid.
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GOP star Ron DeSantis is overhauling education policy in Florida
Ron DeSantis' education policy has emerged as one of the governor's defining political objectives in the state of Florida.
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Riley Gaines details 'traumatic' experience with Lia Thomas and SFSU assault
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines described the "traumatic" experience she and other female athletes endured while sharing a locker room with transgender athlete Lia Thomas at the NCAA championships and the violent backlash she has faced since speaking out Tuesday before Congress.
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YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds
YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.
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Judge blocks part of NJ handgun carry law, handing tentative win to 2A advocates
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked New Jersey officials from enforcing a law restricting the legal carry of firearms in so-called "sensitive places" designated by the state.
Kentucky GOP Secretary of State Michael Adams fends off challengers touting election fraud
Adams expanded voting access in 2021, then faced a tough primary against rivals who said there was significant fraud in the 2020 election.
www.nbcnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 25 cents to $70.86 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 32 cents to $74.91 a barrel.
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Taco Bell petitions to end Taco John’s trademark of ‘Taco Tuesday’
The restaurant chain Taco Bell filed a petition on Tuesday to end the chain Taco John’s trademark of the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” arguing that it should be available for all who sell tacos. Tac…
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IRS moves forward with free e-filing system in pilot program to launch in 2024
The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all. The IRS was tasked with looking into how to create a “direct file” system as part of the funding it received with the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats’ flagship climate and health...
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DeSantis sends Florida law enforcement, National Guard to Texas-Mexico border to help with migrant crisis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that his state is deploying resources to aid Texas in its battle against the ongoing crisis at its southern border.
Elon Musk reverses course and says Tesla will advertise its cars
Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk, who has never used traditional advertising to sell cars, said on Tuesday that the automaker would try it and see whether it produced results.
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More than a dozen people, 3 dogs rescued from apartment fire in downtown Portland, Oregon
Firefighters rescued more than a dozen people and three dogs Tuesday from an apartment building blaze in downtown Portland, Oregon
Canadian lawmaker speaks out on being targeted by China
Michael Chong calls for overhauls in wake of foreign interference bombshell.
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Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says
A prosecutor at the trial of actor Danny Masterson says he drugged women so he could rape them, then used his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences.
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How much you exercise may impact your flu and pneumonia risk, study shows | CNN
We know exercise is good, but a new study shows getting enough activity may help reduce the risk of death from influenza and pneumonia. But there is such a thing as too much exercise, the study showed.
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These 4 Dems sent millions in earmarks to their spouses' employers
At least four Democrats have sponsored millions in federal spending for organizations that employed their spouses over the last two years, according to a new report.
Chicago's new liberal mayor rolls out his first executive orders
CHICAGO, Illinois — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed four executive orders hours after he was sworn in as the city's newest and most liberal leader, including one that would create deputy mayors for immigrant and refugee rights.
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Uvalde parents remember their children one year after Robb Elementary shooting
“There’s no good days anymore. There’s just all-right days,” said Brett Cross, who lost his son, Uziyah Garcia, in the mass shooting last year.
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At least 150 rounds fired by gunman, officers during New Mexico shooting: Police
At least 150 rounds were fired by an 18-year-old gunman and responding officers during an apparently random shooting in New Mexico on Monday, authorities said.
Self-driving bus starts taking passengers in U.K. trial
Autonomous buses began serving the streets of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, on Monday.
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Home Depot sales slump after COVID-fueled housing boom
Sliding sales at the home improvement giant Home Depot in the first quarter of the year mark the end of a three-year boom for the company led by consumers taking on home improvement projects a…
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Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about
The Cannes red carpet has sprung to life again with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp. The French Riviera movie pageant launched Tuesday and is shaping up to be a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition.
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A messy intra-party fight turns into a blowout and Trump (kinda) beats DeSantis.
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Priscilla Presley settles dispute with granddaughter over Lisa Marie Presley's estate
The family fight over Lisa Marie Presley's trust, which essentially controls Elvis Presley's estate, has been decided out of court, attorneys said.
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North Carolina's GOP-led General Assembly overrides Democratic governor's 12-week abortion ban veto | CNN Politics
North Carolina’s Republican-led General Assembly moved Tuesday to ban most abortions after 12 weeks, voting to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
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DeSantis' brand as a 'fighter' on the line as Trump throws haymakers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has worked to cultivate a brand as a fighter, but now he's taking lumps from Donald Trump.
Turkey's market rout deepens after Erdogan's strong election showing
Turkey's market rout deepened on Tuesday amid investor expectations that President Tayyip Erdogan could be able to extend his rule - and his unorthodox economic policies - into a third decade.
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Democrats have an opportunity to make Republicans sweat with Santos expulsion effort
Democrats have an opportunity to make Republicans sweat over Rep. George Santos after he was indicted for a host of alleged crimes
CNN projects Republican Carolyn Carluccio will advance to fall Pennsylvania Supreme Court race against Democrat Daniel McCaffery | CNN Politics
Tuesday’s primary election in Pennsylvania will give Republican voters the opportunity chose either a candidate for the state Supreme Court supported by the GOP establishment or one who briefly halted the certification of the state’s 2020 election results and has the backing of a key Donald...
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Calgary air quality deteriorates as wildfires rage in Western Canada
The Western Canadian city of Calgary received a special weather alert on Tuesday, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility as tinder-dry weather and shifting winds elevated the risk of spreading wildfires in the oil-producing province of Alberta.
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NRA immediately hits Maryland with lawsuit after Dem governor signs sweeping gun control bills into law
The NRA-ILA filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland after Democrat Gov. Wes Moore signed gun control bills into law that restrict where a resident can carry.
Who is Victor Wembanyama? The NBA is about to get the answer to that question
The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes now has a winner. It's the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA draft lottery was Tuesday night in Chicago. The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and Spurs all had the best chance of winning the lottery and getting the No. 1 pick.
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UBS flags huge potential costs, and benefits, from Credit Suisse deal
UBS has flagged tens of billions of dollars of potential costs - and benefits - from its takeover of Credit Suisse , underscoring the high stakes involved as it prepares to complete the rescue of its struggling Swiss rival.
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Apple’s next big iPhone update lets users create digital versions of their voices
The new “Personal Voice” feature, expected as part of iOS 17, will let iPhones and iPads generate digital reproductions of users’ voices.
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The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night.
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Concern grows around US health-care workforce shortage: 'We don't have enough doctors' | CNN
There is mounting concern among some US lawmakers about the nation’s ongoing shortage of health-care workers, and the leaders of historically Black medical schools are calling for more funding to train a more diverse workforce.
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Planned Parenthood asks Montana judge to block law that bans 2nd-trimester abortion method
Planned Parenthood of Montana asked a judge to temporarily block a law that bans the abortion method most commonly used after 15 weeks of gestation. The organization filed the complaint over the law to ban dilation and evacuation abortions on Tuesday, just hours after Republican Gov.
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Man who defied genetics for decades may hold a clue to preventing Alzheimer's, scientists say | CNN
Researchers working to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease say they’ve been given a major clue that could help protect people at risk for this type of dementia.
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Abortion rights groups add their weight to Supreme Court expansion push
Abortion rights groups have jumped on board the Democrat-led push to expand the Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America, two of the country’s leading abortion rights gr…
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Why Lyme disease symptoms go away quickly for some and last years for others
New research published by the CDC found an immune system marker in the blood may help explain persistent symptoms.
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Marijuana harms development in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds | CNN
Even marijuana use in early pregnancy can significantly harm a developing fetus, a new study found, putting children at risk for developmental delays, higher rates of ADHD and learning disabilities, and higher rates of emotional problems.
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ACA preventive care coverage can stay — for now
Many major insurers have pledged to maintain preventive care at no cost for now — regardless of action in the courts.
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Chronic pain is more common than diabetes or depression. Better treatments are emerging.
A new study found that people are developing chronic pain at higher rates than several other common conditions.
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Soft contact lenses may contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds
Many types of soft contact lenses available in the U.S. could contain toxic “forever chemicals,” new research has found. All 18 sets of soft contacts evaluated in a recent consumer study …
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Infertility is common in the US, but insurance coverage remains limited
Coverage of fertility treatments remains hard to find in many corners of health insurance even as it grows briskly with big employers that see it as a must-have benefit to keep workers.
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North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto, ban abortion after 1st trimester
Most abortions will be restricted to the first 12 weeks of pregnancy starting July 1
www.politico.comMan sentenced for BB gun attacks on California Planned Parenthood clinic
A man who waged BB gun attacks on a California Planned Parenthood clinic has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison
Appeals court pauses ruling that could end Obamacare's preventative care mandate
The Biden administration sought the stay, saying the lower court judge's decision would affect preventive care for 150 million people.
New research may reveal why Lyme disease causes chronic symptoms for some
According to a new CDC study, a particular immune system marker may be why some people experience lingering symptoms after being diagnosed with Lyme disease. NBC News’ Dr. Natalie Azar explains what researchers know about the protein interferon alpha and the challenges behind diagnosing Lyme...
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North Carolina bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy
Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers.
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Americans’ positive views of childhood vaccines remain steady after pandemic
Americans’ positive views of childhood vaccines have remained steady since the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey says. The poll, published by the Pew Research Center, found that 88 percent o…
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How the American Dream convinces people loneliness is normal
This month, the U.S. surgeon general declared loneliness an epidemic, saying that it takes as deadly a toll as smoking. Does the focus on American individualism encourage isolation and alienation?
apnews.comMontana abortion clinics ask judge to block law that bans second-trimester abortion method
Planned Parenthood of Montana asked a judge to temporarily block a law that bans the abortion method most commonly used after 15 weeks of gestation
Monopoly concerns push FTC to sue to block Amgen’s more than $26B deal for Horizon
The U.S. is attempting to block the proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics for more than $26 billion by biotech drug developer Amgen on antitrust grounds. The Federal Trade Commission said Tu…
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Japan emerges from recession on post-COVID consumer rebound
Japan's economy emerged from recession and grew faster than expected in the first quarter as a post-COVID consumption rebound offset global headwinds, shoring up hopes for a sustained recovery.
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The rise of the Gen Z side hustle
Young workers are increasingly chasing multiple jobs and sources of income as they embark on their careers. And it could change the workplace for good.
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3 judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal abortion pill appeal
Three appeals court judges with a history of supporting restrictions on abortion will hear arguments May 17 on whether a widely used abortion drug should remain available.
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Pfizer's maternal RSV vaccine effective at preventing severe infections in newborns, FDA says, but flags potential risk of preterm birth | CNN
Pfizer’s vaccine to protect newborns from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, by vaccinating their moms late in pregnancy cuts the risk that infants will need to see a doctor or be admitted to the hospital with a moderate to severe infection before 6 months of age, according to a new analysis...
www.cnn.comBird flu detected in 2 poultry workers in the UK; no transmission between people
U.K. health officials says two poultry workers have tested positive for bird flu. The Health Security Agency said Tuesday that there were no signs the virus had spread between people.
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