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Jim Jordan struggles in Speakership vote
House Republicans are struggling to elect a Speaker after their latest nominee, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), lost 20 GOP votes on his first ballot effort and fell well short of clinching the gavel.What we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital
A massive blast Tuesday rocked a Gaza City hospital that was packed with wounded and displaced Palestinians amid an Israeli offensive on Gaza.
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Hundreds feared dead in Gaza hospital blast as Israeli, Palestinian officials trade accusations
Palestinian officials said an Israeli airstrike was responsible for the blast, while Israel said Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza launched a rocket that hit the site.
www.cbsnews.comBiden will stress humanitarian aid, avoiding deeper conflict in Israel but is scrapping Jordan stop
President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced major setbacks even before he departed for the Middle East on Tuesday.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
New documents turned over to Georgia prosecutors in election subversion case | CNN Politics
A trove of emails and documents uncovered by state investigators looking into a voting systems breach in Georgia is being turned over to the Fulton County prosecutors who brought the sweeping racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and his allies.
www.cnn.comCongressional draft report in Brazil recommends charges for Bolsonaro over Jan. 8 insurrection
A draft congressional report on Brazil’s Jan. 8 riots has accused ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of being the insurrection’s mastermind.
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House GOP calls it a night as Jim Jordan faces staunch opposition for speaker - Washington Examiner
With his speaker's bid in limbo, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) scrambled Tuesday afternoon to garner more support, but he ultimately delayed the second vote until Wednesday, a sign that he is struggling to gain additional votes. Jordan failed to get the 217 votes necessary to become speaker on the...
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Mitt Romney: Jim Jordan "probably not the first choice I would've made" for speaker
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview that he thinks House Republicans are "letting the tail wag the dog" in choosing Jim Jordan as speaker.
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Trump committed egregious intelligence breach, ex-UK spy tells court
Donald Trump's decision to declassify evidence given by ex-British spy Christopher Steele over the former president's alleged links with Russia led to the disappearance of two sources, Steele said.
House speaker chaos: New poll shows Americans increasingly blame Republicans for dysfunction in Congress
Less than half of Republicans say their representatives in Congress should elect Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance
Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needed to respond.
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Jim Jordan’s allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired.
“The one thing that will never work with me — if you try to pressure me, if you try to threaten me, then I shut off,” GOP Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart said.
www.politico.comHistorians Expose Chilling Message Behind Donald Trump's Unhinged Fundraising Emails
The former president and 2024 Republican favorite frequently uses fearmongering and threatening language in his money begs.
Tuberville says it’s Democrats who prioritize abortion over national security - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is accusing Democrats of caring more about abortion than national security, arguing that the party is only supporting the Pentagon’s abortion policy because it helps them electorally. Tuberville took aim at Democrats’ primary criticism of his...
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Biden cuts China off from more Nvidia chips, expands curbs to other countries
The Biden administration plans to halt shipments to China of more advanced artificial intelligence chips designed by Nvidia and others, part of a raft of measures released on Tuesday that seek to stop Beijing from receiving cutting-edge U.S. technologies to strengthen its military.
Christian and Jewish leaders publish letter to Biden in Israeli newspaper: ‘Take stronger action’ - Washington Examiner
On the morning of President Joe Biden’s planned arrival in Israel, more than 50 Christian and Jewish faith leaders published a letter calling on the United States to “take stronger action” on behalf of the Jewish state. “Please call for the immediate and unconditional release of all of the 199...
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Ukraine uses US long-range missiles to strike Moscow-occupied territories
Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for the first time, inflicting heavy damage on two airfields in Russian-occupied areas, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying on Tuesday that the weapons had "proven themselves".
Jordan could become speaker without House majority with risky gambit last used before Civil War
The House has twice elected a speaker by plurality, giving the GOP a potential path to a speakership amid a raucous Republican caucus.
Putin responds to Biden: Russia can't be 'put down' and U.S. should learn respect
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday rejected comments by U.S. President Joe Biden, saying in an interview in Beijing that Moscow's interests could not be suppressed, and that U.S. politicians should learn to respect others.
Israel-Gaza updates: Biden speaks with Netanyahu about hostages release, Gaza humanitarian assistance
Updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict from Oct. 23, 2023.
North Carolina's governor sues lawmakers for a measure that eliminates his elections board authority
North Carolina's Democratic governor is suing Republican lawmakers over a new law that strips him of his authority to appoint state elections board members. Gov.
apnews.comInstead of Michael Cohen, Trump confronts emails and spreadsheets at trial
Former President Donald Trump attended his civil fraud trial in New York on Tuesday for the fourth time since the trial began two weeks ago.
Biden cancels visit to Jordan after hospital explosion in Gaza
The president is still expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week.
www.politico.comJim Jordan could take path to speakership that hasn’t been tried since before the Civil War - Washington Examiner
House Republicans could choose a rare but risky method to put Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) in the speakership on Tuesday. He failed to get the necessary votes during the first round of voting. Republicans could decide to hold a plurality election, which would decide the next speaker based on who gets...
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Musk to charge new X users $1 a year for basic account
New users in the Philippines and New Zealand are the first to be asked for an annual payment under the latest changes.
Altered video used to make false claim CNN staged Israel-Hamas coverage | Fact check
A CNN crew's reaction to a rocket attack in Israel was authentic. Audio of someone "directing" the reaction was not.
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Jim Jordan scrambles for votes after 20 GOP defections imperil his speaker bid | CNN Politics
Conservative Republican Rep. Jim Jordan called off a second speaker’s vote Tuesday evening while he scrambled behind the scenes to try to win over 20 Republicans who voted against him earlier in the day.
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Jeffries blasts Jordan as 'poster child of MAGA extremism' after failed speaker vote, pushes bipartisan path
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., gaggled outside of the Capitol following House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's, R-Ohio, failed first ballot for House speaker on Tuesday.
Israel war: Thousands of protesters descend on US Embassy in Beirut after Gaza hospital bombing
Thousands of anti-United States demonstrators descended on the U.S. embassy in Beirut following a bomb or missile strike on a Christian Gaza hospital. The Tuesday explosion at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City was blamed on a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group by Israel...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCongress Gasps When Rep. Elise Stefanik Cites Jim Jordan's Wrestling Past In Speech
The New York Republican unintentionally reminded people that, when Jordan was a coach, he allegedly ignored claims of abuse against the Ohio State team doctor.
Israeli anger at Netanyahu erupts at hospital bedsides
One Israeli cabinet minister was barred from a hospital visitors' entrance. Another's bodyguards were drenched with coffee thrown by a bereaved man. A third had "traitor" and "imbecile" shouted at her as she came to comfort families evacuated during the horror.
Kari Lake's lawsuit over metro Phoenix's electronic tabulation systems has been tossed out
A federal appeals court has tossed out a lawsuit brought by former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake that challenged the use of electronic tabulation systems.
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UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Israel-Gaza conflict
The United Nations Security Council will now vote on Wednesday on a Brazilian-drafted resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas to allow humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip.
Judge rejects latest attempts to toss Georgia election subversion charges as first trial approaches | CNN Politics
Jury selection in the first Georgia election subversion trial is set to begin Friday as planned, after the judge issued a slew of rulings Tuesday rejecting attempts to throw out the charges.
www.cnn.comMayor denies discussing absentee ballots with campaign volunteer at center of ballot stuffing claims
The mayor of Connecticut’s largest city has denied under oath ever discussing absentee ballots with the campaign volunteer resembling a woman on surveillance video stuffing papers into a drop box multiple times ahead of the mayoral primary.
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Hundreds killed in explosion at Gaza hospital: Gaza Health Ministry
Hundreds have been killed in an explosion at a Gaza hospital, the Gaza Health Ministry said.
Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of 'highly concerning' aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes
The Pentagon released footage of some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft that have occurred in the last two years.
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Biden expresses outrage over Gaza hospital attack, directs team to investigate
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was "outraged" by the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed about 500 people and said he had directed his national security team to gather information about exactly what had happened.
Mulling primary challenge against Biden, Dem Rep. Dean Phillips won't be on the ballot in Nevada
If Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips eventually decides to launch a 2024 primary challenge against President Biden, the Minnesota lawmaker won't be on the ballot in a key early voting state
White House postpones summit with Jordanian, Egyptian, and Palestinian leaders
President Joe Biden will not meet with the leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, and Jordan after his trip to Israel, the White House announced Tuesday evening. The decision followed an announcement by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that he would not be attending the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump returns to his civil fraud trial, hears an employee and an appraiser testify against him
Donald Trump returned to a New York court Tuesday to watch and deplore the civil fraud trial that threatens to disrupt his real estate empire.
apnews.comBiden expected to seek for $100 billion package that includes Israel, Ukraine aid
The funding levels — which would cover an entire year and also include money for the border and disaster aid — have not yet been finalized and could change.
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Jim Jordan suffers defeat on first ballot for speaker race, leaving fate uncertain
The Ohio Republican received only 200 votes, short of the 217 needed. After huddling with allies, Jordan said he will try again Wednesday.
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Biden's Jordan stop to meet with Arab leaders canceled
President Biden is still traveling to Israel, but his stop in Jordan has been canceled.
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South Africa says it discussed aid with Hamas leader, denies reports of support
South Africa said on Tuesday its foreign minister held a call with the leader of Hamas about getting aid into Gaza and other Palestinian territories and denied a report of offering support to the militant group in its conflict against Israel.
Pentagon declassifies videos of "coercive and risky" Chinese behavior against U.S. jets
The Pentagon on Tuesday released newly declassified videos and images of 15 instances of what it calls "coercive and risky" Chinese operational behavior against U.S. aircraft since January 2022.
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American trapped in Gaza says he feels like ‘second-class citizen’
A Michigan couple have filed a lawsuit against US government to compel evacuation of Americans in Gaza Strip amid war.
Rep. Jim Jordan has lost the first ballot for speaker. Here's what's next
Rep. Jim Jordan faced strong opposition to his House speakership bid Tuesday as more than a dozen Republicans voted against him on a first ballot.
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‘A massacre’: Gaza hospital blast estimated to kill hundreds
Israeli and Palestinian authorities blamed each other for the fatal incident at al-Ahli Baptist Hospital.
www.nbcnews.comEx-GOP Lawmaker Puts Possible Jim Jordan Speakership Into Brutal Context For Party
Former Florida Republican Rep. David Jolly warned of "a dark day."
A potential presidential run for Glenn Youngkin would face logistical hurdles and voter skepticism
Glenn Youngkin was waving off talk about running for the White House back in 2021, before he’d even made it to the Virginia governor’s mansion. Brad Hobbs, a childhood friend, told The Associated Press at the time that his ultimate goal was to see the Harvard-educated Republican businessman run...
Photos: Outrage spreads across Middle East after attack on Gaza hospital
Anger is palpable across the Middle East and North Africa as thousands take to the streets to protest Israel’s attack.
Biden admin hit with lawsuit over offshore wind plans as locals rise up
The Biden administration was sued Tuesday for its environmental permitting process that green-lit an offshore wind project in New Jersey that's opposed by locals.
Canadian prime minister calls reported Israeli strike on hospital 'unacceptable'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said a reported Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza was "horrific and absolutely unacceptable."
Remains of at least 189 people removed from Colorado funeral home, up from 115, officials say
The remains of at least 189 decaying bodies were found and removed from a Colorado funeral home, up from about 115 reported weeks ago, officials said.
apnews.comThe Biden administration is giving $7 billion to develop hydrogen energy. Why some environmentalists are unhappy.
President Biden on Friday afternoon announced the selection of seven regional hubs for manufacturing hydrogen, a cleaner energy source than fossil fuels. But here's why environmentalists aren’t all cheering.
Reactions to strike on Gaza hospital killing hundreds
A blast at a hospital in Gaza City killed some 500 Palestinians on Tuesday in the deadliest single incident since Israel launched an unrelenting bombing campaign in retaliation for the Oct. 7 Hamas cross-border attack.
What can Biden’s Israel visit accomplish after Gaza hospital bombing?
The US president will discuss war, humanitarian aid, Iran’s warnings and the potential for the conflict to spread.
Why is it so hard for Palestinians to enter the U.S. as refugees?
Republicans are advocating a ban on any Palestinian refugees coming to the U.S., but already very few are admitted and the Biden admin has no plans to change the system.
Ex-Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate gets two months in prison over Jan. 6 riot
Ryan Kelley, who ran for governor of Michigan last year, was sentenced on Tuesday to 60 days in prison after pleading guilty this summer to one charge related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The judge lectured Kelley at a hearing before handing down the sentence, saying, according to the Associated...
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IDF contradicts 'Squad' tweets accusing Israeli military of bombing hospital
Democrat Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib's latest claim about Israel destroying a Gaza hospital was debunked by the country's military spokesperson.
Video of children in cages predates Israel conflict; uses stock audio track | Fact check
After his original video was deleted, a TikTok user said the children in a viral video were his relatives. They were not captured by Hamas.
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How President Joe Biden's Israel trip came together
The idea of Biden’s visiting Israel was first raised in the early days after the Hamas terrorist attack, and the president signed off on it Monday afternoon.
www.nbcnews.comGuatemala Cabinet minister steps down after criticism for not acting forcefully against protesters
The sudden resignation of a Guatemalan Cabinet minister appears to signal a division within the administration of President of Alejandro Giammattei over how to remove the protest roadblocks that have stretched into their third week.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 602
As the war enters its 602nd day, these are the main developments.
Another blue state unleashes electric vehicle mandate: 'Walking the walk'
Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took action Monday to force her state government to adopt a 100% electric vehicle fleet within 12 years.
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib denounces Biden for 'your war' after a hospital in Gaza was struck
Earlier on Tuesday, Tlaib blasted both Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, arguing that they were not looking out for Palestinian Americans.
Looking back at presidents visiting war zones, from Lincoln to Biden
Biden's trip to Israel adds him to the list of sitting U.S. presidents who visited a war zone -- including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and more.
What we know so far about the deadly strike on a Gaza hospital
Palestinian officials say nearly 500 people were killed in an Israeli air raid on al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
Police departments facing 'historic crisis' in finding, keeping officers should make changes: DOJ report
Police departments should modernize and streamline their hiring to find and keep trained officers, a Justice Department report recommended.
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Kansas agency investigated girl's family 5 times before she was killed, a report shows
Kansas child welfare officials say they investigated the family of a 5-year-old Kansas girl five times during the 13 months before she was raped and killed.
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Israeli official predicts US 'involvement' if Iran, Hezbollah join fighting with Hamas
Israel's Tzachi Hanegbi said during a TV interview on Tuesday that he could see the U.S. getting involved in the war should Iran and Hezbollah join Hamas.
What Poland’s Surprise Election Winner Means for the World
Donald Tusk says he saved democracy. His larger legacy could be to strengthen European security.
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Israel and Hamas blame each other for Gaza hospital blast
President Joe Biden is due to visit Israel on Wednesday as Gaza experiences a dire humanitarian crisis. NBC News is providing live updates.
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Israel war: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cancels meeting with Biden
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas canceled a planned meeting with President Joe Biden following a strike against a Christian Gaza hospital. The Al Ahli Baptist Hospital was hit by a bomb or rocket Tuesday night, with Palestinian authorities saying the death toll exceeds 500 people. Hamas, the...
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GOP White House hopefuls reject welcoming Palestinian refugees, a group seldom resettled by the U.S.
Republicans candidates for president have sought to link the Israel-Hamas conflict to broader concerns about immigration and terrorism among voters in the U.S.
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US refrains from placing preconditions on weapons sent to Israel, unlike those sent to Ukraine
Department of Defense officials say no preconditions were placed on weapons sent to Israel, which would require the country to track how the weapons were used and when.
Trump’s pileup of courtroom battles isn’t looming. It’s here.
Between court dates, depositions and gag orders, Donald Trump’s legal problems are defining how he campaigns.
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District of Crime: How DC started trying to stop crime itself
Local officials in Washington, D.C., and members of Congress have recently clashed over finding solutions to curb crime as the city is on pace to have its deadliest year in two decades. Congress historically stays out of the district’s jurisdiction, so the D.C. Council addressed the growing...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDistrict attorney praises officer who shot man who killed two Black bystanders moments earlier
A police officer who shot a man who gunned down two Black people moments earlier in the Boston suburb of Winthrop in 2021 used reasonable force to defend himself and others and won’t face criminal charges.
apnews.comJudge Chutkan Finds Trump Poses ‘Grave Threat’ To Judicial Process In Gag Order
The coup-attempting former president is banned from attacking prosecutors, judicial staff and witnesses, but is allowed to criticize Biden and the DOJ.
Lebanese protesters gather near U.S. embassy in Beirut after Gaza hospital hit by rocket: Reports
Lebanese protesters gathered outside the U.S. embassy on Wednesday night after a rocket hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing around 500 people.
GOP senators want to freeze money for Iran and facilitate aiding Israel
Senate Republicans are introducing legislation to permanently freeze $6 billion in Iranian assets that was recently released by the U.S. as President Joe Biden heads to Israel Wednesday. “It is perplexing why this administration refuses to issue a formal decision to freeze the $6 billion,” said...
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Photos: An Israeli air raid on al-Ahli Arab Hospital kills an estimated 500
The hospital attack has sparked international condemnation as patients and displaced Palestinians number among the dead.
Cleanup cost for nuclear contamination sites has risen nearly $1 billion since 2016, report says
The estimated future cost to clean up 19 sites contaminated by nuclear waste from the Cold War era has risen by nearly $1 billion in the past seven years.
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'Nightmare': Family of Hamas hostage Mia Schem reacts to video of her pleading for help
A hostage video released by Hamas of 21-year-old Israeli woman Mia Schem left her family relieved she is still alive.
Justice Department issues new report aimed at improving police hiring nationwide
The Justice Department issued a new report with strategies and takeaways aimed at helping law enforcement agencies grow their forces.
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5 things to know about Jim Jordan and his bid to be House speaker
The Ohio Republican has served in the House since 2007.
www.nbcnews.comIRS plans limited rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to select taxpayers
The IRS plans to invite a select group of taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency’s pilot electronic free file tax return system, beginning this January.
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Hundreds killed in blast at Gaza Strip hospital; Israel says Islamic Jihad's 'failed rocket launch' to blame
Israel Defense Forces said a barrage of rockets fired by terrorists in Gaza ultimately struck al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, killing more than 500 people Tuesday.
NCAA president warns lack of NIL law could kill Division II and III athletics
NCAA President Charlie Baker urged a Senate committee Tuesday to adopt legislation establishing a national standard for name, image, and likeness for college athletes, warning the absence of regulation could kill programs at smaller schools. Baker, a Republican who served as governor of...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDisney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the governing district that provides municipal services to Walt Disney World as part of its defense against a state lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Disney attorneys said in court papers...
Joe Biden joined Truth Social, and immediately followed Trump
The Biden campaign announced it had joined the right-wing social media site with the post "let's see how this goes. Converts welcome!"
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 10/17/2023
Wall Street drifted following the latest signal that the U.S. economy remains solid, though perhaps too strong for the Federal Reserve’s liking.
apnews.comNewsom’s China trip to include Hong Kong, Tesla stops
Administration officials said his trip next week would be wholly focused on climate change.
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Biden's Middle East mission was thrown into turmoil even before he left | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s mission to contain Israel’s confrontation with Hamas was overtaken even before he left Washington on Tuesday evening by fast worsening events that threaten to spill over into a regional war.
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Jersey City sues New Jersey as it looks to bar cops from cannabis use
While state law prohibits employers from penalizing employees based on cannabis usage during their personal time, Mayor Steven Fulop opposes police officers using it off the clock.
www.politico.comEx-Michigan gubernatorial candidate sentenced to 2 months behind bars for Capitol riot role
A former Republican candidate for governor of Michigan has been sentenced to two months behind bars for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S.
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Authorities believe gunman in Brussels shooting was inspired by ISIS
A suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing two Swedish soccer fans in a brazen shooting in Brussels has died of his injuries, ABC News has learned.
Law firm rescinds job offers to Harvard students over Israel letters
The law firm Davis Polk said in an internal email to staff members that the letters don’t represent the firm’s values.
www.nbcnews.comSuspect in Holloway disappearance to appear in federal court for extortion case; plea deal possible
An attorney for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba said that a possible plea deal with a suspect in an extortion case is contingent upon his disclosing details about her death.
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The most important thing to know about Jim Jordan | CNN Politics
There’s one main thing to know about Rep. Jim Jordan, the Ohio Republican who does not yet have the votes to become speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Pentagon raises alarm over Chinese military's 'sharp increase in coercive and risky' behavior
The number of risky or reckless maneuvers conducted by Chinese military pilots near U.S. aircraft in the Asia-Pacific over the last two years has dramatically increased, according to U.S. defense officials. “Since the fall of 2021, we have seen more than 180 such incidents,” Ely Ratner, the...
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Israel-Hamas War: Timeline and key developments
As Israelis were wrapping up the seven-day-long Jewish festival of Sukkot on Oct. 7, the horrifying sounds of sirens echoed across their country.
Republicans are on the verge of electing a speaker who's never passed a bill during his 16 years in Congress
Rep. Jim Jordan has only introduced 30 pieces of legislation in the 16 years he's been in Congress. Not a single one has been signed into law.
Soaring congenital syphilis rates in US risk lives of thousands of babies
Biden administration urged to declare a public health emergency with key medication for preventable condition in short supply
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery was unchanged at $86.66 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for December delivery rose 25 cents to $89.90 a barrel.
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Speaker of the House vote: See how all the members of the House voted in Tuesday's election
The Speaker of the House vote came up short for Rep. Jim Jordan in his first attempt Tuesday. Here's how every U.S. Representative voted
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Is an Israeli occupation of Gaza a mistake? Britain’s defense chief won’t say.
Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps evaded multiple questions about whether he agreed with President Biden that an Israel occupation of Gaza would prove “a big mistake.”
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Watch: Pentagon releases footage of ‘coercive’ Chinese jets
The declassified videos show PLA fighter jets coming close to US aircraft in international airspace.
www.bbc.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery was unchanged at $86.66 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for December delivery rose 25 cents to $89.90 a barrel.
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DeSantis touts Florida's Israel evacuation that likely would've happened without his help
DeSantis lauded an effort funded by Florida to rescue people trapped in Israel. The evacuations likely would have happened without his help.
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McConnell says broad spending package to fund Israel should include border security: 'Needs to be credible'
Sen. McConnell urges White House for a comprehensive aid package to Israel, emphasizing the need for credible border crisis solutions post Hamas attack.
Israel war: First responders reveal horrifying scenes they were confronted with after attack
Israeli first responders have opened up about the horrifying scenes they were confronted with in the immediate aftermath of the unprecedented Hamas terrorist attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least 1,400 people. Among the horrors, they saw victims who had clearly been shot in the back...
www.washingtonexaminer.com4 promises Asa Hutchinson made in NH – and why voters across the country should care
What voters coast to coast need to know about the former Arkansas governor and GOP presidential hopeful’s view for America.
Trump’s new gag order poses puzzles with no easy answers
Judge Tanya Chutkan spelled out her gag order against Donald Trump, but her written directive leaves many issues unsettled.
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Meet the man tasked with keeping a lid on the Middle East
Antony Blinken, the low-key secretary of state and one of Biden's closest advisers, has engaged in "marathon diplomacy" to limit the scope of the war in the Middle East.
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New Speaker Mike Johnson projects unity after 3 weeks of chaos, expects 'aggressive' House schedule
Rep. Mike Johnson has been elected as the 56th speaker of the House. Every single Republican voted for him giving him 220 votes.
Here's what we know about Jim Jordan and the Ohio State University wrestling scandal
The Ohio Republican was accused in 2018 of covering up sexual abuse while working as an assistant wrestling coach at OSU from 1986 to 1994.
China's economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter
China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis.
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New York rabbis push George Latimer to challenge 'Squad' Rep. Jamaal Bowman for House seat
Dozens of rabbis and other Jewish leaders are pushing Westchester County Executive George Latimer in New York to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for his congressional seat next year. In a letter to the New York Democrat, the Jewish leaders cited Bowman’s refusal to support Israel as going...
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Trial begins for 3rd officer charged in connection with Elijah McClain's death
The second trial in connection with the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain following an altercation with Aurora, Colorado, police began Tuesday.
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie 'Rust'
Special prosecutors said they are seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico.
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Speaker vote today LIVE: Republicans call it a day after one failed vote and House prepares to resume contest Wednesday morning
Speaker vote today LIVE: Republicans call it a day after one failed vote and House prepares to resume contest Wednesday morning House expected to vote for second time after Jordan failed to secure speaker’s gavel By Jack Birle, Breaking News Reporter & Rachel Schilke, Breaking News Reporter &...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot, signaling more turmoil ahead
Republicans rejected Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on Tuesday on the first ballot, as holdouts denied the hard-charging ally of Donald Trump the majority needed to seize the gavel.
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Iran foreign minister warns 'preemptive action' against Israel expected within hours
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian threatened "new fronts" will open in Israel-Hamas war and warned Tehran will take "preemptive action" soon.
US House Speaker vote live updates: Jordan postpones ballot, as resistance hardens - BBC News
Jim Jordan says the House won't vote on his candidacy again tonight, reconvening on Wednesday morning.
www.bbc.comTrump returns to his civil fraud trial, hears an employee and an appraiser testify against him
Donald Trump returned to a New York court Tuesday to watch and deplore the civil fraud trial that threatens to disrupt his real estate empire.
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Track the House speaker vote count: See how Johnson got the gavel | CNN Politics
CNN tracked a tally estimate of each round of voting. See the outcomes of each round below.
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These House Republicans voted against Jim Jordan's speaker bid in the first round
The roll call vote for House speaker revealed the GOP votes against Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican nominee. Here are the Republicans who opposed Jordan in the first ballot.
www.cbsnews.comTrump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Democrat lawmaker says he has 'several' names of GOPers he'd support for speaker if Jordan fails
Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said "several" names of Republican members he'd support for House speaker over the current nominee, Rep. Jim Jordan.
Ukraine uses US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian forces for the first time
The United States has quietly delivered the long-range ballistic missiles Ukraine said it urgently needed.
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Sec Blinken exchanges warm greeting with Palestinian president, remains silent on aid for Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday as Israel appears poised to invade Gaza in the coming days.
Speaker vote: Brian Kilmeade calls Rep. Don Bacon 'dumba**' for voting McCarthy
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade called Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) a “dumba**” for voting against Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for House speaker during a floor vote on Tuesday. Bacon was the first House Republican in the alphabetical roll-call vote for House speaker to vote for someone other than Jordan, who...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew Speaker Mike Johnson projects unity after 3 weeks of chaos, expects 'aggressive' House schedule
Rep. Mike Johnson has been elected as the 56th speaker of the House. Every single Republican voted for him giving him 220 votes.
Trump's statements pose 'grave threats' to court proceedings, Judge Chutkan says in written gag order | CNN Politics
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has put into writing her limited gag order that bars Donald Trump from making public statements about witnesses who might testify against him in the federal election subversion case as well as prosecutors and court staff.
www.cnn.comThe Commerce Department updates its policies to stop China from getting advanced computer chips
The Commerce Department has updated and broadened its export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and the equipment to manufacture them.
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Trump deposed in Peter Strzok and Lisa Page lawsuit | CNN Politics
Donald Trump was interviewed under oath in New York on Tuesday for a lawsuit related to his time as president and the termination of a Russia investigation-era FBI official.
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Jim Jordan falls short in first House speaker vote, with next attempt set for Wednesday
Rep. Jim Jordan lost 20 Republicans to win just 200 votes, falling shy of the 217 needed to become speaker of the House.
www.cbsnews.comBiden didn't make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price
The explosion of Israeli-Palestinian violence has Arab leaders faulting a Biden administration policy that moved away from big U.S. pushes for a broad Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.
apnews.comIsrael war: First responders reveal horrifying scenes they were confronted with after attack
Israeli first responders have opened up about the horrifying scenes they were confronted with in the immediate aftermath of the unprecedented Hamas terrorist attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least 1,400 people. Among the horrors, they saw victims who had clearly been shot in the back...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHundreds feared dead at Gaza hospital as Israel denies strike - BBC News
Hamas officials say 500 people have been killed; the Israeli military says a rocket barrage fired by militants is to blame.
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'Specter of death' hangs over Gaza as aid groups wait for access, UN official says
Humanitarian aid and relief convoys carrying essential items have been streaming towards Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, parked outside Gaza, awaiting access to the enclave.
Inside Biden’s decision to secretly send longer-range U.S. missiles to Ukraine
Top officials were worried that Kyiv's offensive wasn't going well. So they had an idea.
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Trump DC judge releases gag order to block 'grave threats' during criminal proceeding
The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump‘s criminal trial in Washington, D.C., revealed her gag order on Monday and said it intends to block “grave threats” ahead of an eventual jury trial. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan found that despite Trump’s 2024 presidential...
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Trump appeals gag order in federal 2020 election subversion case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the gag order issued on him by the federal judge overseeing his federal 2020 election subversion case, after claiming she “took away my right to speak.”
www.cnn.comUkraine claims a major strike on Russian airfields and thanks US for providing long-range missiles
Ukraine claims to have carried out one of the most destructive attacks on Russian air assets since the beginning of the war.
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Jim Jordan loses in first round of House speaker vote
Speaker-designate Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, fell short of the 217 votes needed to win the gavel in a first round of voting in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon.
How Joe Biden got on board with a wartime trip to Israel -- and what he hopes to accomplish | CNN Politics
It took an explicit commitment from his Israeli counterpart to open Gaza for humanitarian aid for President Joe Biden to agree to make an extraordinary wartime trip to Tel Aviv.
www.cnn.comLegal challenge to dethrone South Africa's Zulu king heads to court
The battle for the throne of South Africa’s ethnic Zulu nation has reached the courts as a faction of the royal family seeks to dethrone the king after less than a year.
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Dozens killed as Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza refuge areas
Some 600,000 Palestinians are sheltering in the south after an Israeli order to evacuate the north.
www.bbc.comTrump Can’t Contain His Vile Eruptions
What will the judges do when he inevitably breaks their gag orders?
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New 'moderate' line of attack emerges against Nikki Haley amid polling surge
As former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley sees upward momentum in several key 2024 Republican primary measures, her opponents have started accusing her of political correctness and being a centrist in her views. Specifically, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) hit Haley for being “politically...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAppeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering
An appeals court in South Carolina is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence and get a new trial after his lawyers accused the court clerk in his trial of influencing the jury.
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Democrats prepare to chain GOP to ‘far-right’ Jordan in 2024
If the hardline Trump ally becomes speaker, “it’s not like putting a fox in the henhouse,” one prominent Dem said. “It’s like blowing up the henhouse.”
www.politico.comPharma sees a threat in pandemic treaty
www.politico.comRussian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban
The lower house of the Russian parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban.
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Canadian cannabis market struggles five years after legalisation
Five years after recreational cannabis became legal, the industry is struggling.
www.bbc.comRep. Jim Jordan has lost the first ballot for speaker. Here's what's next
Rep. Jim Jordan faced strong opposition to his House speakership bid Tuesday as more than a dozen Republicans voted against him on a first ballot.
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Rapper convicted of pumping millions to Obama campaign seeks new trial, says ex-attorney used AI for argument
Pras Michel of the Fugees, convicted of funneling millions to former President Barack Obama's campaign, seeks a new trial by accusing his former lawyer of using AI.
Putin meets with Hungary's prime minister in rare in-person talks with an EU leader
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held talks with Vladimir Putin in a rare in-person meeting for the Russian president with a leader of a European Union country.
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Former President Donald Trump slams gag order, 'I'm not saying anything wrong'
Former President Donald Trump told reporters he's appealing a gag order set by a judge handling his Washington, D.C. trial.
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Israel war: Wexner Foundation cuts off donations to Harvard for response to Hamas
The Wexner Foundation, a nonprofit organization, announced it will no longer donate to Harvard, citing the university’s response to student groups that expressed support for Hamas, a terrorist group that attacked Israel earlier this month. The foundation tied to Leslie Wexner, a billionaire who...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNo place is safe in Gaza after Israel targets areas where civilians seek refuge, Palestinians say
Even the safe zones of Gaza aren’t safe for Palestinians. Intense Israeli strikes on Tuesday have destroyed homes, hit a U.N. school and killed dozens of people in south and central Gaza.
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Bipartisan group of governors push Congress to help Israel
More than a dozen governors want sustained aid, key diplomatic posts filled.
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Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas armed commander Ayman Nofal in Gaza
Israeli air strike killed senior Hamas armed commander Ayman Nofal in Gaza, the Hamas armed wing Izz el-Deen Al-Qassam Brigades said on Tuesday.
The horror as Israeli authorities show footage of Hamas atrocities: Reporter's Notebook
The video was part of the Israeli military's effort to document and publicize the Oct. 7 atrocities, when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack on Israel.
Takeaways from the testy hearing over the Trump gag order and what it means | CNN Politics
The federal judge overseeing the election subversion case against Donald Trump in Washington, DC, placed a limited gag order on the former president after his continued attacks against potential witnesses, prosecutors and the court itself, following a testy hearing Monday.
www.cnn.comCan New York's mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he's making robocalls in different languages
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn’t actually speak.
apnews.comPlaybook PM: Holdouts cross Jordan, GOP still in wilderness
And the Senate eyes a major national security assistance package for U.S. allies.
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President Joe Biden's Israel trip to focus on humanitarian aid, release of hostages
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said President Joe Biden's visit to Israel will focus on hostage release and humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
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Greta Thunberg detained at Fossil Free London protest
The Swedish climate campaigner was with other activists at a protest outside a central London hotel.
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Ukraine uses U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for first time in counteroffensive against Russia
The U.S. has secretly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine in recent weeks to help in the counteroffensive against Russia, U.S. officials said.
www.cbsnews.comMissouri ex-officer who killed Black man loses appeal of his conviction, judge orders him arrested
A white former detective in Missouri who shot and killed a Black man in 2019 has lost an appeal of his conviction.
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Report shows blue counties have higher murder rate than red, calls out 'flawed' studies promoted by top Dems
Heritage Foundation concludes in a new study that blue counties have much higher murder rates than red counties, which runs counter to the narrative pushed by many Democrats.
Israel war: Here’s why Biden won’t be able to find a smoking Iranian gun
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tied himself in knots trying to deny any evidence of a “direct link” between Iran and Hamas. Biden aides seemingly also leaked intelligence showing key Iranian officials — they do not say whom — surprised at the operation. The efforts to deny any...
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Why experts say some unhoused people are unfairly assumed to be dangerous
While high-profile incidents draw attention, they may create a false impression that homeless people are significantly more dangerous than others, experts say.
John Kirby: "Significant progress" made on humanitarian assistance to Gaza but "nothing flowing right now"
The uncertain timing on possible assistance comes as civilians in the Gaza Strip are suffering under relentless airstrikes and a shortage of critical supplies.
www.cbsnews.comJustice Department investigates possible civil rights violations by police in New Jersey capital
The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible civil rights violations by the police department in New Jersey's capital city.
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Zelensky team: First ATACMS strike marks ‘new chapter’ in Ukraine-Russia war
Russian military helicopters based in occupied Ukrainian territory erupted into flames early Tuesday in what is believed to be the first Ukrainian use of ATACMS, which officials hailed as proof that Russia will be forced to withdraw from all occupied Ukrainian land. “Special thanks to the United...
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US Marine rapid response force moving toward Israel as Pentagon strengthens military posture in region | CNN Politics
A US Marine rapid response force is headed to the waters off the coast of Israel and the Pentagon is preparing American troops for a potential deployment to the country, escalating the US’ show of force in the region as it works to prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from widening any...
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King Abdullah on Gaza: 'No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt'
Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday warned against trying to push Palestinian refugees into Egypt or Jordan, adding that the humanitarian situation must to be dealt with inside Gaza and the West Bank.
5 Hezbollah fighters are killed as tensions flare along the border between Lebanon and Israel
Clashes have flared along the Lebanon-Israel border, killing five Hezbollah fighters. That's the largest number in a single day since the militant group and Israeli military started clashing last week.
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Wisconsin GOP withhold university employee pay raises over school diversity spending dispute
Wisconsin’s Republican majority is urging the Universities of Wisconsin to cut back on its diversity spending. The GOP has decided to block school employee pay raises until then.
Israel war: Senate Republicans call on PayPal to remove Hamas-sympathizing Black Lives Matter group
EXCLUSIVE — A pair of Senate Republicans are demanding PayPal remove the account for a Black Lives Matter chapter that showed support for the terrorist group Hamas after its deadly attack against Israel. BLM Chicago came under the spotlight last week upon sharing an “I stand with Palestine”...
www.washingtonexaminer.comProposals would end Pennsylvania's closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters
Proposals to let independent voters cast ballots in party nomination primaries passed a Pennsylvania House of Representatives committee, raising the prospect that changes could pass and take effect in time for next year’s presidential contest.
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Trump attends N.Y. fraud trial despite Michael Cohen's absence
The former president appeared a day after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., slapped a partial gag order on him, prohibiting him from bashing witnesses and prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.comIsraeli official predicts US 'involvement' if Iran, Hezbollah join fighting with Hamas
Israel's Tzachi Hanegbi said during a TV interview on Tuesday that he could see the U.S. getting involved in the war should Iran and Hezbollah join Hamas.
Retail sales up 0.7% in September as American consumers defy rising prices, interest
Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending in September even as they grappled with higher prices, interest rates and a host of other headwinds piling up
Trump's early dominance in Iowa pushing rivals out of state
Former President Donald Trump‘s position as the 2024 front-runner has not stopped his GOP rivals from campaigning, but his early dominance in Iowa could push other Republican presidential candidates to focus on other states. With 90 days until the Iowa caucuses, Trump’s lead in polling and...
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Instead of coming face-to-face with Michael Cohen, Trump confronts emails and spreadsheets at New York trial
Former President Donald Trump attended his civil fraud trial in New York on Tuesday for the fourth time since the trial began two weeks ago.
www.cbsnews.comU.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies
The United Nations says its peacekeepers have started departing from two bases in northern Mali as part of a forced withdrawal from the country and amid increasing insecurity.
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Ukraine uses secretly shipped U.S. missiles to launch surprise strike
The delivery and use on the battlefield marks a major ramp up of the administration’s defense of Ukraine.
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Exonerated man shot and killed in traffic stop in Georgia
Leonard Cure spent over 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, a judge had found.
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What the History of Modern War Offers Prime Minister Netanyahu
A good military plan is necessary to win any conflict, but not always sufficient.
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Mapping the Israel-Palestine war, major events on the ground
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine enters its 28th day, these are the most recent developments on the ground.
Sweden reports damage to an undersea cable to Estonia, after Finland cites damage to a gas pipeline
Sweden has reported partial damage to an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea running to Estonia.
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Hundreds dead in Gaza hospital bombing, local authorities say
An Israeli air strike killed hundreds of people at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave said, and the United Nation said an Israeli strike also hit one of its schools being used as a shelter.
'Fight' against anti-Jewish and Muslim hate 'is often one that is together,' says ADL official
"Unfortunately, as the FBI has already indicated, is that synagogues and mosques are, in particular, vulnerable right now to potential attacks," Oren Segal said.
US secretly sends long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, Kyiv forces use them against Russia for 1st time
A U.S. official and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed America sent ATACMS to Ukraine and Kyiv forces have used them against Russia.
Wisconsin Republicans withhold university pay raises in fight over school diversity funding
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature are withholding pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees amid a fight over the school system's diversity, equity and inclusion spending.
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Gaza families ordered south return home, say nowhere is safe from Israeli bombs
The Abu Marasa family are returning to Gaza City, having fled on Friday after Israel ordered all civilians to go south or face bombardment, saying they would rather die at home after an air strike hit the house next to where they were sheltering.
It's been 17 days without a speaker. Here's what needs to happen in the House | CNN Politics
It’s been 17 days since eight Republicans were able to bounce former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top position in Congress and hit pause on all legislative business on Capitol Hill.
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Putin meets Viktor Orban in China ahead of Xi visit as Hungary deepens rift with NATO allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in China at the outset of a two-day trip to celebrate one of Xi Jinping’s signature strategic initiatives. “We are happy to meet with you here, on the sidelines of the international forum in Beijing,” Putin said...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCzech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament sought by populist ex-prime minister
The Czech coalition government is facing a parliamentary no-confidence vote over opposition claims that it is incompetent in handling the economy and in controlling immigration.
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‘Everything Is Just Stuck.’ No Matter What Happens to Jim Jordan, the Next Speaker Is In For a World of Trouble.
An expert on House speakers explains how changes in campaign finance, media, and the type of people who get elected created the current debacle.
www.politico.comDCCC gives talking points to House Dems amid Jordan's bid for speakership: 'GOP extremism'
Fox News Digital obtained the memo sent out by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee with talking points and communications guidance amid Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for speaker.
House Republicans are making a gamble with a possible Jim Jordan speakership | CNN Politics
If House Republicans elect hard-charging Jim Jordan as speaker on Tuesday, they will be picking an election denier who is known for working to shut down the government rather than running it.
www.cnn.comWisconsin Assembly approves $545 million in public dollars for Brewers stadium repairs
The Wisconsin state Assembly has approved a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars to help cover repairs at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium.
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Gaza taps are running dry as water shortage reaches crisis point
An aid group warned that "people will start dying without water."
www.nbcnews.comJordan could become speaker without House majority with risky gambit last used before Civil War
The House has twice elected a speaker by plurality, giving the GOP a potential path to a speakership amid a raucous Republican caucus.
Iran’s Khamenei demands Israel stop bombardment of Gaza
Iran’s leader accuses Israel of committing ‘genocide’ in its continuing assault on the besieged Gaza Strip.
Polish election winner Donald Tusk appeals to president to move quickly to form a new government
The leader of opposition that won Poland’s parliamentary election, Donald Tusk, appealed to the nation’s president Tuesday for “energetic and fast decisions” so that a new government could be formed quickly.
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DeSantis blasts Biden for prioritizing Gaza aid that will be 'commandeered' by Hamas over rescuing hostages
GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis ripped the Biden administration on Tuesday for focusing more on aid to Gaza than rescuing hostages and stranded Americans.
Brussels shooting: Police shoot dead attacker who killed Swedes
Two died and one person was injured in the Monday attack coinciding with a Sweden football match.
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UN warns Gaza civilians being 'packed in ever-smaller area'
The United Nations warned on Tuesday that Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are being "packed into an ever-smaller area" and life-saving essentials have essentially run out, appealing for a humanitarian truce to allow aid access.
Poland's voters reject their right-wing government, but many challenges lie ahead
Poland’s voters delivered a clear verdict. After eight years of rule by a right-wing government, they have had enough.
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Israel war: Black activist slams BLM for backing barbarism against Israel
An activist for the black community is slamming Black Lives Matter members across the United States for backing the barbarism taking place against Israelis and supporting Hamas’s terrorism. Pastor Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, bashed the...
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How the U.S. Issued its First Ever Order to Assassinate a Foreign Leader
A snub from the White House, a controversial stay at Blair House, an encounter with Dave Chappelle’s mother and a CIA-arranged tryst — what happened when Congo’s beleaguered leader visited D.C. in 1960.
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Nigeria burns $1.4m-worth of pangolin scales in anti-trafficking stand
Officials say they seized and destroyed the scales in a stand against illegal wildlife trafficking.
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Hamas claims it will 'protect' hostages, release them 'when circumstances on the ground allow'
A Hamas spokesman is claiming the Palestinian terrorist group “will release detainees of different nationalities when circumstances on the ground allow."
EU leaders paper over differences after a cacophony mars their response to the Israel-Hamas war
European Union leaders are struggling to paper over their differences as a cacophony of opinions and reactions mar the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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For GOP debate, NBC partners with right-wing outlets with history of peddling extremist rhetoric | CNN Business
The Republican National Committee on Monday formally announced that it will partner with the Peacock network to host the Miami face-off, along with the Salem Radio Network and Rumble, two right-wing media companies that have a history peddling and profiting off extremist rhetoric.
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'Sassy men' have taken over TikTok — and they're trying to help combat toxic masculinity
At a time when hypermasculine influencers reign, creators like Prayag Mishra are encouraging flamboyant self-expression.
www.nbcnews.comElectrical grids aren't keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals
Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable energy and could put efforts to limit climate change at risk if millions of miles of power lines aren't added or refurbished in the next few years.
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Murder suspect, 3 other inmates escape after car pulls up to Georgia jail
Authorities say the inmates got out through a damaged window and a cut fence before a Dodge Challenger picked them up outside.
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October 17, 2023 - Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of people are believed to be dead following a strike on a hospital in Gaza. Palestinian officials blamed ongoing Israeli airstrikes for the lethal incident, while a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces said a Palestinian Islamic Jihad group is responsible for a "failed rocket...
Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace
Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States.
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GOP senator calls for ‘immediate’ halt of US aid to Palestinians, says it will end up ‘in the hands of Hamas’
Sen. Marsha Blackburn says U.S. aid to Gaza should be cut off, echoing sentiment from other GOP figures against accepting refugees from the region.
Large bipartisan House group presses firmer WH stance against Iran
"Iran must be held fully accountable for its continued role in funding Hamas and Islamic terror," lawmakers wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden.
www.politico.comDCCC circulates anti-Jordan talking points to House Democrats ahead of speaker election
Democrats are circulating a memo containing anti-Jim Jordan (R-OH) talking points just hours before lawmakers are set to vote on whether to elect the Judiciary chairman as its next House speaker. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee began circulating the memo on Tuesday morning...
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How Quran burnings in Sweden have increased threats from Islamic militants
The killing of two Swedish citizens in an attack in Brussels has shocked the Scandinavian country even though the government has been warning for months that Swedes were at greater risk because of public desecrations of the Quran holy book by a handful...
Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors wait to see if U.S. diplomatic efforts and a trip by President Joe Biden to Israel will prevent the conflict in the Middle East from widening.
The Commerce Department updates its policies to stop China from getting advanced computer chips
The Commerce Department has updated and broadened its export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and the equipment to manufacture them.
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Vladimir Putin arrives in China in rare trip abroad
The Russian president, who will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a forum on the Belt and Road initiative, has traveled little overseas because of an international arrest warrant over his war in Ukraine.
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Bedbugs: Hotels turn to tech as outbreaks rise
Firms are turning to tech - both old and new - to catch outbreaks early, which is vital to stopping the spread.
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'We don't wear that in this country': Man punches Sikh teen in turban on NYC bus in suspected hate crime
The victim was punched in the back of his head, his face and his back multiple times on a bus in Queens on Sunday morning, police said.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asian markets edge lower as China reports slower growth in the last quarter
Shares have fallen in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, down from 6.3% in the previous quarter.
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Violent crime decreases to pre-pandemic levels, according to FBI
"By and large what we’re seeing is simply a return to something approaching normal after the big changes associated with the pandemic."
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Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds, escalating tensions across the region
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
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Key moderates line up behind Jordan as opposition wanes prior to speaker vote
Visibly exhausted House Republicans left a Monday night conference meeting all understanding that a speaker vote is imminent, though not everyone is on board with Jim Jordan as the candidate.
House Republicans warn Biden FCC against 'unlawful' push for net neutrality
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee warned the Federal Communications Commission to drop its effort to reinstate “net neutrality” rules, saying that the measure would run afoul of the law and would constitute regulation of rates charged by internet service providers. “Not only...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe internet is littered with fake reviews. Amazon, Glassdoor and others are trying to fight back
Amazon and other companies said they’re launching a coalition that aims to protect access to “trustworthy consumer reviews” worldwide.
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Strong retail sales, factory output point to robust US growth in third quarter
They rose 3.8% year-on-year in September.
Hundreds likely dead in Gaza hospital blast, as Israeli blockade cripples medical response | CNN
Palestinian officials say hundreds were killed by a massive blast at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday, as humanitarian concerns mount over Israel’s deprivation of food, fuel and electricity to the enclave’s population.
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Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad through its decad...
Opinion: Trump faces his biggest challenge yet: shutting up | CNN
Judge Tanya Chutkan’s gag order on former President Donald Trump is a fair treatment within the court of law, but abiding by the order may be Trump’s biggest challenge yet, writes Jill Filipovic.
www.cnn.comGeneral Motors delays electric pickup truck production at plant near Detroit as US EV demand slows
General Motors will delay electric pickup truck production at a factory near Detroit due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, to better manage its capital investments, and to make some engineering changes.
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Amy Coney Barrett campus event shouted down by protesters at University of Minnesota
A small group of protesters interrupted an event featuring Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett at the University of Minnesota Law School on Monday.
As the number of vaccines for pregnant women rises, so does vaccine hesitancy
For the first time, four vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, including new RSV shots. Doctors say they are prepared to take on vaccine disinformation.
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Israel war: Tim Burchett calls Biden trip 'gutsy, bold move' but worries for president's safety
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) commended President Joe Biden‘s trip to Israel during the country’s conflict with Hamas as a “gutsy, bold move,” but he expressed concern for the president’s safety. The Tennessee Republican compared Hamas terrorists to the Japanese military in World War II, saying how...
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