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Trump’s trial is on a collision course with the start of the GOP presidential primaries
Just as Republican voters in the crucial early states get ready to choose their presidential nominee next year, another spectacle may be taking place in the country's biggest city that could affect the outcome of the election: the trial of Donald Trump.
Supreme Court justices ‘privately’ criticized Ginni Thomas: Book - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court justices privately shared their criticism about Ginni Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, over her "various political schemes," according to a new book.In her book, Nine Black Robes: Inside the Supreme Court's Drive to the Right and Its Historic Consequences, CNN senior...
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Judge willing to force Rupert Murdoch to testify in Fox News-Dominion trial
Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch are key to the voting systems company's case against Fox News' parent company, Fox Corp.
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Trump makes play for DeSantis donors
Donald Trump’s campaign is reaching out directly to Ron DeSantis' donors to convince them to jump ship.
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Pence will not fight the order that he testify before special counsel grand jury
Trump could still pursue an appeal to try to block Pence from testifying about their communications ahead of the Jan. 6 election certification.
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Trump's indictment won't end his Secret Service protection -- he'd have to decline it: ANALYSIS
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is both troubling and historic.
Trump faces more legal threats beyond a hush money case. Here's the status of those probes
Trump, the first former U.S. president to be arrested, faces probes involving the 2020 election, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, has announced he will run for president. Kennedy filed a statement of candidacy Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission. The 69-year-old’s campaign to challenge...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was among New Yorkers who responded to the extremist Republican's criticism of the city.
Florida lawmakers swing into action after Trump smacks DeSantis on insurance
Their plan comes three weeks after the former president accused the governor of bailing out the politically-powerful companies.
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Trump calls for defunding the FBI and Justice Department after arrest
Get updates and the latest news coverage on the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Kyrsten Sinema vents frustrations on border trip with Republicans - Washington Examiner
BISBEE, Arizona — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) made an impassioned plea for congressional immigration reform Wednesday, saying residents in her state have been unfairly affected by the Biden administration's executive changes over the last two years.Sinema, who hosted a bicameral group of GOP...
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For McCarthy and Taiwan's leader, visit marks historic first
The moment was historic — a U.S. House speaker meeting with the president of Taiwan for a rare visit on American soil. The high-profile encounter Wednesday between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was designed to boost support for the island government. But the...
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House Dem yells at second GOP lawmaker in less than a week: ‘Get out of here!’
Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman got into a second screaming episode with another Republican lawmaker this week, telling GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green to “take her a-- back to Washington."
Analysis: The pulsating state politics that could shape America more than Trump’s legal woes | CNN Politics
Donald Trump may be getting all the headlines, but partisan struggles in state capitals across the country may do far more to change America than the drama surrounding the first ex-president to be charged with a crime.
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Ex-Infowars employee who stormed Capitol gets home detention
A Texas man who worked for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ website, Infowars, has been sentenced to four months of home detention for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. Samuel Montoya was employed as a video editor for Infowars when he stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He captured...
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Cash App founder stabbed to death in San Francisco
US tech leaders pay tribute to ‘force of nature’ after news of tech entrepreneur’s killing.
While pinning Trump case to campaign laws, Bragg eyes a backup plan
The much-awaited charges against Donald Trump show Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) plans to largely rest on campaign laws to prosecute the former president for obscuring his reimburseme…
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Sen. Hawley gives 2024 update and teases his next plans
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley answers whether he is supporting former President Donald Trump or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential race.
Florida man drew 18-inch machete at bar after being denied another karaoke song: Deputies - Washington Examiner
A Florida man was arrested Sunday afternoon after deputies say he pulled out an 18-inch machete at a bar due to being refused the opportunity to perform another karaoke song. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said Travis Jordan, 39, faces a breach of peace due to disorderly conduct charge in...
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US, Britain walk out at UN on Russian wanted for war crimes
The United States, Britain, Albania and Malta walked out on Russia's envoy for children's rights - whom the International Criminal Court wants to arrest on war crimes charges - as she spoke by video to U.N. Security Council members on Wednesday.
As GOP slams 'travesty' of Trump's arraignment, Democrats say: 'Justice benefits all of us'
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Chuck Schumer and more are reacting to Trump's arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday
Full panel: Wisconsin Supreme Court loss a warning sign for the GOP ahead of 2024
The GOP’s Wisconsin Supreme Court loss is the latest sign that abortion rights turn out voters. Tamara Keith, Cornell Belcher and Doug Heye break down the political implications for the Republican Party and discuss the 2024 impact of Trump’s indictment.
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Jury in defamation suit against Fox won't hear about Jan. 6
A judge says the upcoming trial in a voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News for airing false allegations of vote fraud in the 2020 presidential election will not include testimony about the Jan. 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol. Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems claims it...
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Trump wanted to avoid Stormy Daniels hush money payment by delaying it past election, DA alleges
Trump's attorney recently argued the hush money payment to Daniels was "not directly related to the campaign."
China sends carrier group off Taiwan coast ahead of US meeting
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday a Chinese aircraft carrier group was in the waters off the island's southeast coast, the same day President Tsai Ing-wen was due to meet U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles.
Chicago mayor-elect Johnson to double down on sanctuary city policies, despite migrant busing furor
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is promising to extend the city's sanctuary city promise even further — and has made a number of promises to help migrants.
What comes next in Trump's criminal case in New York
The legal process in the case of the People of the State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump is just beginning.
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Ex-fugitive in $100 million NJ deli case granted bail, but kept jailed as feds fight release
Peter Coker Jr., who is accused of securities fraud involving a New Jersey deli owner, was a fugitive in Thailand before his arrest.
Exonerated Central Park 5 member Yusef Salaam responds to Trump charges with campaign ad
Yusef Salaam, one of the five men exonerated in the Central Park Five case, released a digital campaign ad on social media against former President Donald Trump, more than 30 years after Trump, then a real estate mogul, called for the teens’ execution in a series of print ads.
Trump lawyer Tacopina says 'I feel we're not going to get to a jury' in New York case
Donald Trump is charged in a 34-count grand jury indictment with falsifying business records connected to hush money payoffs.
Pelosi praises McCarthy for meeting with Taiwanese president - Washington Examiner
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) offered rare praise for her Republican successor following his meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), flanked by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, met with Tsai in California in a visit meant to highlight the...
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Russian charged with war crimes: Ukrainian kids can go home
Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, who is being sought for war crimes for deporting children from Ukraine, says they were taken for their safety and Moscow is coordinating with international organizations to return them to their families. Maria Lvova-Belova was speaking by video link...
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Western curbs on Russian oil products redraw global shipping map
Global fuel suppliers are turning to longer and costlier routes that produce more carbon emissions to move their diesel and other products as Western restrictions on Russian cargoes have reshuffled global energy shipping patterns.
Defense Department detains hotel guest in training mix-up
Participants in a training exercise entered the wrong room and mistakenly detained a hotel guest instead of the individual assigned the role of the person to be detained.
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Manhattan DA is ‘contorting himself to nail Trump,’ says fmr. Gov. John Kasich
NBC News political analyst and former Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) responds to the indictment of Donald Trump and talks about the warning signs for the GOP after liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Trump's bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign
Donald Trump has tried to use Tuesday’s history-making appearance as a rallying cry for supporters as he wages a comeback bid for the White House. But his historic arraignment — the first ever for a former president — highlighted the limitations of Trump’s “all publicity is good publicity”...
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Taiwan’s president warns ‘democracy is under threat’ in joint remarks with McCarthy | CNN Politics
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a dire warning that “democracy is under threat” as she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California, a highly anticipated event that marked a show of democratic solidarity in defiance of threats from China.
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Ukraine trains 40,000 storm brigade troops for counter-offensive
More than a year into Russia's full-scale invasion, Aleks, a translator with no prior military experience, was advancing through forest with rifle raised, training to ambush enemy forces in one of Ukraine's newest military units.
N.Korea says U.S.-S.Korea drills push tension to 'brink of nuclear war'
North Korea accused the U.S. and South Korea of escalating tensions to the brink of nuclear war through their joint military drills, vowing to respond with "offensive action", state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
Trump’s New York legal drama: What’s next
Former President Trump’s arraignment on Tuesday kicked off months of proceedings that will stretch well into the 2024 campaign season. Beyond learning the 34 felony charges Trump is accused of, the…
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Delaware judge won't stop Rupert Murdoch from being called to testify in Fox News case
Judge Eric Davis said the media mogul and his son, who is CEO of Fox Corporation, could testify if Dominion Voting Systems files a trial subpoena.
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April 5, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Poland to sign bilateral agreements and meet with his Polish counterpart. Meanwhile, the leader of Belarus, Russia’s closest ally, is in Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
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Florida police ask public for help after three teenage friends found dead in separate locations - Washington Examiner
Florida police are asking the public for help in solving the murders of three teenagers who were found dead in three separate locations. The first victim, 16-year-old Layla Silvernail, was discovered Thursday night on the side of the road with a gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital but...
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Criminal marketplace Genesis seized by FBI in larger fight against state-backed cybercrime
Operation Cookie Monster took down Genesis Market, a cybercrime venue that sold tens of millions of compromised accounts, senior government officials said.
Trump campaign rakes in over $12 million since indictment announcement, sells photoshopped 'mugshot' T-shirt
Former President Trump's campaign says it has brought in over $10 million in donations since his indictment was announced March 30.
Defying China, McCarthy stands united with Taiwan’s president
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s meeting in California with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen drew objections from Beijing, which views it as support for the island’s independence.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ties as Poland vows further support
Polish President Andrzej Duda says his country will supply Ukraine with a total 14 Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets.
McCarthy hails ‘peace’ in meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai as China fumes
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said his meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen provided “greater peace and stability for the world,” even as China has lodged objections …
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Former Dem congressional candidate details shooting that 'targeted' family's home
Former Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Kanew posted on Twitter that his family was "targeted" over the weekend after their family home was shot at Saturday night.
Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war
Ukrainian and Russian forces battled in Bakhmut, the devastated eastern city which has become a symbol of Kyiv's defiance, while seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas.
Party switch gives GOP veto-proof control in North Carolina
A Democrat in the North Carolina state House has switched to the Republican Party in a move that gives the GOP veto-proof control of both chambers of the legislature.
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What happens next in People v. Donald Trump
In the coming months, prosecutors must hand over documents and Trump’s legal team can challenge the charges. Here’s how it will play out.
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Texas Senate votes to ban children from sexually explicit drag shows - Washington Examiner
The Texas Senate voted to ban children from attending sexually explicit drag shows. Although SB 12 doesn't use the term "drag shows," it discusses "sexually oriented performances." The bill would fine the owner of the premises on which a performance occurs and is seen by children. There is a...
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Pence won't appeal subpoena for his testimony in special counsel probe
The decision clears the way for him to testify in the special counsel's probe of the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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How vulnerable are the Trump charges to legal challenges?
NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian and Carol Lam, a former federal prosecutor and an NBC News legal analyst, break down how likely it is that the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump will survive in court.
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Taiwan watching Chinese movements but does not see escalation
Taiwan is keeping watch on a Chinese aircraft carrier but does not expect a large escalation in tensions, the government said.
North Korea warns 'offensive action' over allies' drills
North Korea has threatened unspecified “offensive action” over the expansion of U.S. military exercises with rival South Korea as President Joe Biden’s special representative for North Korea flew to Seoul for talks with allies over the North’s growing nuclear threat. The North Korean comments...
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McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his top deputies stayed silent Tuesday as former President Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts, signaling how far they have diverged from…
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Florida ban on Chinese drones goes into effect, despite usage by police - Washington Examiner
A ban on government use of Chinese-manufactured drones went into effect in the Sunshine State on Wednesday, despite complaints from various police departments who use drones from Chinese manufacturer Da Jiang Innovations. The Unmanned Aerial Systems Minimum Security Requirements rule from the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump's next April court date in N.Y. is on rape allegations
Exactly three weeks after former President Donald Trump was arraigned Tuesday in Manhattan on 34 felony counts stemming from his alleged hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, Trump will begin another legal fight on allegations that he raped a woman in New York.
McCarthy, Taiwanese president meet, declare strong 'bond' between the two nations
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen declared the relationship between the United States and Taiwan is strong amid “unprecedented" challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
The cost of the Ukraine war for one Russian regiment
The decline of the "elite" 331st regiment can be measured in loss to machinery and personnel.
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Is Tornado Alley shifting due to climate change? Scientists explain how warming climate affects tornado activity
More violent and widespread tornado activity is expected in the future as global warming continues persist
Top GOP congressman issues stark warning over US 'vulnerability' to China after meeting with Taiwan president
Republican Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke issued a warning over what he called U.S. "vulnerability" to China following a bipartisan meeting with the Taiwanese president.
The developing countries facing a debt crisis
The record number of developing nations at risk of a debt crisis will be high on the agenda next week when central bankers, finance ministers and political leaders convene for the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings.
A wary US watches Trump in criminal court, hoping for justice
Trump's surrender on criminal charges was marked by clashes between his fans and foes outside a downtown Manhattan courtroom, and a now-familiar cycle of name-calling and outrage.
‘Brink of nuclear war’: North Korea warning on military drills
Pyongyang’s state media publishes warning as United States and South Korea continue joint military exercises.
Kevin McCarthy fails to pressure Taiwan’s Tsai publicly on defense spending - Washington Examiner
Meeting President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan on Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rightly pledged continued American support for Taiwan. Unfortunately, McCarthy missed an important opportunity to push Tsai on the need for much-increased defense spending. China's fury over this meeting...
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Wisconsin and Chicago elections expose liabilities in GOP case for ’24
The crime-related political attacks didn’t land.
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Kansas bans transgender athletes from women's, girls' sports
Kansas is banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, from kindergarten through college. The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s third veto in three years of a bill that applies a ban to school teams and the club sports...
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China blasts meeting between Taiwan leader and US House speaker
China's foreign ministry on Thursday condemned a meeting in California between Taiwan's leader and the U.S. House Speaker as "acts of collusion" and said it would defend its sovereignty, according to the Xinhua news agency.
California warns residents as record snowfall melts
Welcome to The Hill’s Sustainability newsletter{beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story California’s record snowfall could spell danger As California’s record-setting…
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Anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenging Biden for presidency in 2024
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon had been encouraging the nephew of John F. Kennedy to run for months, believing he could be a useful chaos agent in the 2024 race, sources told CBS News' Robert Costa.
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Jill Biden accepts tulip named for her by the Netherlands
Tulip lovers have a new variety to choose from and it's named for Jill Biden. The first lady accepted her “Jill Biden” tulip on Wednesday from the Dutch ambassador to the United States, André Haspels. She was presented with the flower during a ceremony at the ambassador's residence in...
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Betsy DeVos put millions behind candidates with a goal: Public money for private schools
The American Federation for Children has found success amid a 20-year low in support for K-12 education and protests over lessons involving race and identity.
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Rand Paul staffer's friend details attack: 'He's an absolute champ... was able to run despite being stabbed'
Friend of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's staffer Phillip Todd, who was randomly attacked last month in the nation's capital, detailed the assault on a recent radio show appearance.
Formula 1 in the skies: could flying cars soon be a reality?
Alauda Aeronautics hopes the world’s first flying car race will make futuristic vehicles an everyday reality.
Rep. James Comer says two county attorneys have asked him how they can 'go after the Bidens'
Rep. James Comer said on Fox & Friends that he has spoken with two county attorney's who have asked them how they can "go after" the Biden's.
SVB collapse: FDIC to liquidate Silicon Valley and Signature bank securities - Washington Examiner
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced on Wednesday that it was retaining a financial adviser to oversee the liquidation of approximately $114 billion in securities from the former Signature and Silicon Valley banks. The FDIC said on its website that it had retained BlackRock...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCalifornia Gov. Newsom rips Florida Gov. DeSantis during Sarasota visit with New College students
Governor Gavin Newsom met with New College students as they fight back against Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' conservative overhaul of the school.
Hochul officials drop proposal to weaken climate law amid criticism
The major change is no longer a priority in budget negotiations.
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Amid Trump indictment, 2024 hopefuls try to stay visible
The candidates vying against former President Donald Trump for the White House in 2024 are battling for air time and media attention this week. The GOP front-runner’s indictment and arraignment is dominating headlines. Still, some are trying. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson used the historic...
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SEE IT: Twitter labels NPR account ‘state-affiliated media’ - Washington Examiner
Twitter added a new label to National Public Radio's account on Tuesday. NPR's Twitter account is now labeled "US State-Affiliated Media." WATCH: JUDY BLUME CLAIMS DESANTIS IS 'CRIMINALIZING TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS' The nonprofit media organization has since taken issue with the label. So...
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Top Iranian, Saudi envoys meet in China in restoration of diplomatic ties
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more than seven years, after China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers.
Mexican president pleads for Chinese regime's help on fentanyl crisis, slams 'rude threats' from US
The president of Mexico is calling for help from Chinese President Xi Jingping in dealing with the ongoing flow of fentanyl from China through Mexico and into the U.S.
EPA tightens mercury emissions limits at coal power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants. That's an update to standards imposed more than a decade ago. The proposal would lower emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants that can harm...
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Why Ron DeSantis is fighting with Disney
The Walt Disney Co. is taking the fight to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in an escalating feud between one of Florida’s largest employers and the likely 2024 presidential contender. Dis…
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Donald Glover says he struggled with imposter syndrome working on '30 Rock'
In an interview with GQ, Glover recalls being told he was hired as part of a diversity initiative and how that shook his confidence.
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Macron and von der Leyen: Europe’s good cop and bad cop meet Xi Jinping
Macron and von der Leyen send a message of unity and talk tough on Ukraine - will China listen?
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U.S. lawmakers to meet with Apple, Disney CEOs to discuss China
Rep. Ro Khanna told CBS News that the topics of discussion will include how U.S. companies can maintain a competitive edge with China while shifting product manufacturing back to the U.S.
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Progressives invigorated after wins in Chicago, Wisconsin
Progressives got a big boost of momentum following major victories in the Midwest on Tuesday in what could have national implications heading into 2024. Brandon Johnson’s upset mayoral win in Chica…
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House Judiciary 'seriously weighing' subpoenas for Bragg, ex-prosecutors after Trump indictment: source
The House Judiciary Committee is “seriously weighing" issuing subpoenas for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and two prosecutors who resigned last year from his team to testify before the panel following the unprecedented indictment of former President Trump, a source familiar told Fox...
Defense Department, FBI detain innocent person in hotel in training exercise gone wrong
A training exercise went wrong Tuesday night when Department of Defense and FBI personnel incorrectly detained a person who was not a part of the training exercise,
A liberal just won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Republicans are already talking about impeaching her.
A GOP win in the state Senate's 8th District gave the party a supermajority — with the power to pursue impeachment of newly elected liberal Janet Protasiewicz.
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Finland's Marin steps down as party leader
Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is stepping down as leader of the Social Democratic party, she said on Wednesday, adding she will serve as a regular lawmaker in the newly elected parliament from next week.
Mexico president opposes charges brought against Trump, calling them political
Mexico president Andrés Manuel López Obrador sided with former President Trump, saying the charges brought against him are political in nature, during an election cycle.
Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced an executive order Wednesday to restrict the use of TikTok on state devices in an effort to reduce cybersecurity risks.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 407
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 407th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Chicago Mayor’s Race Could Be a Blueprint for Democratic Messaging on Crime
CHICAGO — The mayoral victory on Tuesday of Brandon Johnson, a once little-known progressive and former teacher, over a more moderate veteran of this city’s burly political realm injected confidence in the Democratic Party’s most liberal wing — and may have pointed a way forward for the party on...
US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has welcomed Taiwan's president in a rare high-level meeting on U.S. soil. The face-to-face session with President Tsai Ing-wen risks anger from China. More than a dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers joined Republican McCarthy for the talks at the Ronald Reagan...
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Fox’s Doocy: ‘Very bad look’ for Trump to ‘go after’ New York judge’s family
Fox News morning host Steve Doocy admonished former President Trump for remarks attacking the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York. “It is a very bad look to attack the family,̶…
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Peru ex-leader Toledo loses bid to stop extradition from US
A United States federal court has denied an appeal by former Peruvin President Alejandro Toledo Manrique to stop his extradition to his native country to face corruption charges. Toledo filed for a stay on his extradition pending a legal challenge to the U.S. State Department’s decision to send...
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No Reuters Global Markets report from Asia on Friday
Due to the Easter holiday in several markets on Friday, April 7, there will be no GLOBAL MARKETS report during Asian hours.
Trump calls for defunding FBI and DOJ while party opposes defunding the police - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump continued to denounce the federal government after his arraignment on Tuesday, calling on House Republicans to “defund” the Department of Justice and the FBI until “they come to their senses.” Trump made the call in a Truth Social post on Wednesday morning, just one...
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Baltimore’s Catholic Church sexually abused at least 600 children over 60 years, Maryland AG says
"Young people in some parishes were preyed upon by multiple abusers over decades," the state's top prosecutor said after a 4-year investigation.
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To counter China, US trade rep seeks closer ties to allies
The Biden administration is pressing its case for a new approach to global trade.
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Macron in China urges 'shared responsibility for peace'
BEIJING (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he wants to “engage China toward a shared responsibility for peace” in Ukraine when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week.
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China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension
Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker.
Elite Russian security officer who defected calls Putin a paranoid ‘war criminal’
Gleb Karakulov said he served as captain and engineer in one of the most secretive branches of Russia’s security services before he defected because of the war in Ukraine.
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China moves warships after US hosts Taiwan's Tsai
A meeting between Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen and US House speaker Kevin McCarthy has sparked Beijing's ire.
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‘Hyper-swing’ House seats reduced by more than half as voters choose along party lines - Washington Examiner
Fueling some of the most heated partisan fights is a dramatic realignment of congressional seats in which over half of the competitive districts have vanished over the past two decades. Competitive House seats have been cut by more than half over the past two decades as Republican and Democratic...
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UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends
European football’s governing body has banned Russian teams from its competitions following the invasion of Ukraine.
INDIA RUPEE Rupee to cling to 82/USD ahead of central bank rate decision
The Indian rupee is likely to open little-changed against the U.S. dollar on Thursday amid losses in Asian peers and as traders await the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision.
China to inspect ships in Taiwan Strait, Taiwan says won't cooperate
Fujian maritime safety administration launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in central and northern parts of the Taiwan Strait that includes moves to board ships.
Mike Pence Drops Fight, Will Testify Against Trump In Jan. 6 Investigation
The former vice president’s account of Trump’s actions leading up to his coup attempt could provide “critical firsthand testimony” in Trump’s prosecution.
Republican wins special state Senate election in Wisconsin, handing GOP supermajority
Wisconsin state Rep. Dan Knodl (R) won Tuesday’s special election for an open state Senate seat, handing Republicans a supermajority in the upper chamber and the necessary votes to impeach state of…
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Pelosi praises McCarthy's 'leadership' after Taiwan meeting
Former Speaker Pelosi, who traveled to Taiwan last year, released a brief statement commending Speaker McCarthy's meeting in California that angered China.
Southern California garment workers suffered wage theft and illegal pay practices last year
In some cases, workers were paid as little as $1.58 per hour, according to the Labor Department. The majority of garment workers in Los Angeles are women, most of them from Mexico and Central America.
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Abortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election
The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s reversal. Protasiewicz defeated her conservative opponent, Dan Kelly, by an astonishing 11...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'
A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek.
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A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump
WASHINGTON — The unsealed indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday laid out an unexpected accusation that bolstered what many legal experts have described as an otherwise risky and novel case: Prosecutors claim he falsified business records in part for a plan to deceive state...
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and the ones who've dropped out
With the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions over, the 2024 race for president is officially set.
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Donald Trump arrest: John Bolton says indictment is ‘even weaker than I feared’ - Washington Examiner
Former national security adviser John Bolton blasted the 34 felony count indictment lodged against former President Donald Trump, saying it was distressing and "weaker" than he feared it would be. "Speaking as someone who very strongly does not want Donald Trump to get the Republican...
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LSU’s Angel Reese blasts Jill Biden’s ‘apology,’ says ‘we’ll go to the Obamas’
Louisiana State University (LSU) star forward Angel Reese called out Jill Biden’s “apology” after the first lady initially suggested that the Iowa Hawkeyes, the runner-ups of the NCAA Division I wo…
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Tornado reports across the U.S. reach 478, double the average for this point in a single year
So far this year, at least 63 people have been killed in tornado-related incidents. The annual average of tornado-related deaths is 71.
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Economic oversight board unveils Puerto Rico growth blueprint
A federal oversight board has unveiled a new growth-centric economic plan for Puerto Rico, which has recently emerged from a prolonged bankruptcy process.
Police body camera video shows fatal shooting of DC teen
The United States Park Police released video on Tuesday showing the moment one of its officers shot and killed a teenager last month in Washington, D.C.
Liberal judge’s Wisconsin supreme court race win shows a shake-up in US politics
Victory will have consequences for abortion and voting rights in the state as Democrats become serious about down-ballot races
Polish president says Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine
President Duda says Russia’s crimes in Ukraine must be punished, accusing Moscow of targeting civilian facilities.
Northern Ireland victims' families feel justice further away than ever
The Good Friday Agreement largely ended three decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, but for many relatives of the more than 3,600 people killed the peace accord has offered little closure over the past 25 years.
Protesters screaming ‘Nazi’ shut down Virginia anti-abortion campus lecture - Washington Examiner
Campus Free Speech Protesters screaming 'Nazi' shut down Virginia anti-abortion campus lecture By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer April 03, 2023 05:32 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Campus Free Speech Protesters screaming 'Nazi' shut down Virginia anti-abortion campus lecture By...
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Colleges ask Supreme Court to halt $6B student loan debt settlement
A judge has approved a class-action settlement that could lead more than 200,000 loans to be canceled based on claims that colleges misled students.
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Thune pans Trump indictment as ‘political agenda run amok’
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) move to indict former President Trump as a politically-motivated decision that does not pass the smell test l…
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Exonerated Central Park Five man lampoons Trump ad
Mr Trump once ran ads about a New York rape. One of the cleared defendants has waited 34 years to fire back.
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Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame
Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.
Even some left-leaning publications are saying the Manhattan DA's criminal case against Donald Trump is anything but a slam dunk
Donald Trump was charged by a grand jury with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an indictment related to hush-money payments.
Biden gets another Democratic challenger as Robert F. Kennedy Jr files to run for president
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the latest Democrat to toss his hat into the 2024 presidential race, according to paperwork filed with the Federal Election Commission.
OnPolitics: What does Donald Trump's indictment mean for American politics?
Former President Donald Trump's arraignment yesterday might have marked a new chapter in American politics and law.
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Trump mocks failed Wisconsin judicial candidate for not seeking his endorsement
Former President Trump took aim at Daniel Kelly, the losing Republican candidate for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court who was defeated by a liberal candidate this week, calling him a “foolish man”…
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Harvard students face dorm raid by armed officers after hoax threat
Several Harvard students say they woke to armed officers after a hoax 911 call sent officers to dorm.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. Now what?
Former President Donald Trump’s next court appearance isn’t until Dec. 4, but there’s a lot that could happen in the next eight months. Here, according to legal experts, is what to expect.
Next steps in the Donald Trump criminal case | CNN Politics
Tuesday’s arraignment of former President Donald Trump was a whirlwind of historic firsts as Trump was arrested and faced the first ever criminal charges against a former US president.
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Sutherland Springs: Texas church attack victims offered $144m settlement
A judge found the US Air Force partially responsible for the 2017 massacre that left 26 dead.
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Russian official sought by ICC for war crimes speaks to UN
Maria Lvova-Belova will be the lead speaker at Security Council about Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. files to run for president as Democrat
Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this article to reflect that the organization Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads is called the Children’s Health Defense. We regret the error. Robert F. Kenn…
thehill.comConservative GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Endorses Ron DeSantis For President
Massie's endorsement comes as former President Donald Trump surges in polls of Republican primary voters.
Pension protesters target Paris bistro favoured by Macron
Clashes erupted in Paris next to a Left Bank brasserie favoured by French President Emmanuel Macron as protesters torched garbage cans and smashed two banks during the eleventh day of nationwide demonstrations against pension reform.
Minnesota mother of 2 missing for nearly a week under 'suspicious' circumstances: Police
Madeline Kingsbury was last seen Friday morning and failed to show up to work or pick up her children from day care that day, according to police in Winona, Minnesota.
NC lawmaker Tricia Cotham swaps parties, handing GOP a veto-proof supermajority
A North Carolina Democratic state representative announced on Wednesday that she would switch political parties and become a Republican, a move that hands the GOP a veto-proof supermajority in the …
thehill.comAngel Reese says LSU will not visit White House after Jill Biden comments
College basketball star Angel Reese says she and her LSU teammates will not visit the White House in the aftermath of comments made by first lady Jill Biden. LSU won their first-ever national title on Sunday with victory over Iowa. It is traditional for national champions in the US to meet the...
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In final speech, Ardern reflects on leading New Zealand
In her final speech to New Zealand’s Parliament, Jacinda Ardern describes in emotional terms how she navigated a pandemic and a mass shooting during her tumultuous five-year tenure as prime minister. She's also urging lawmakers to take the politics out of climate change. A standing ovation...
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Exclusive: National security officials tell special counsel Trump was repeatedly warned he did not have the authority to seize voting machines | CNN Politics
Former top national security officials have told prosecutors and testified to a federal grand jury that they repeatedly told former President Donald Trump and his allies that the government didn’t have the authority to seize voting machines after the 2020 election, CNN has learned.
www.cnn.comWhy is Trump attacking the judge overseeing his NY indictment? He wants to force him off the case, Maggie Haberman says.
A former Manhattan prosecutor told Insider that it's a "horrible legal strategy" for Donald Trump to publicly go after the judge overseeing his case.
Officers discuss moments before taking down Nashville school shooter
Metro Police Chief John Drake and Commander Dayton Wheeler made remarks before responding officers Detective Sergeant Jeff Mathes, Detective Michael Collazo, and Officer Rex Engelbert shared what t…
thehill.comArkansas House OKs social media age verification requirement
An effort to require parents' OK for Arkansas children to access social media sites is advancing through the state Legislature. The House on Wednesday approved the restrictions that have the support of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The bill is similar to a first-in-the-nation law...
apnews.comWhat Biden’s ‘Junk Fee’ Crusade Could Mean For Travelers
U.S. presidents don’t usually wade into the minutiae of airline seat selection, yet that’s exactly what President Joe Biden did.
Inquiry as teen fatally shot by officer sitting behind him in car
Dalaneo Martin drove away in a suspected stolen SUV with an armed policeman in the backseat.
www.bbc.comTrump calls for defunding federal law enforcement agencies
Former President Trump on Wednesday called for federal law enforcement agencies to be defunded, comments that came one day after he was arraigned in a New York probe. “REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS SHOUL…
thehill.comDefense Department detains guest in hotel training mix-up
BOSTON (AP) — Participants in a Department of Defense training exercise at a Boston hotel entered the wrong room Tuesday and mistakenly detained a guest instead of the person assigned the role of the person to be detained, according to the FBI.
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CNN’s Don Lemon threatened female coworker in 2008: report
CNN host Don Lemon, one of the most recognizable personalities across the cable news business, has a history of making offensive remarks to and threatening female staffers who anger him, according …
thehill.comCash App founder Bob Lee dies at 43
Lee had been serving as chief product officer of MobileCoin since 2021.
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States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen
As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity. It’s offering $8 billion to entice the nation’s industries, engineers and planners to figure out how to...
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Missouri tornado kills multiple people, sows destruction
The Missouri State Highway Patrol posted an overhead photo of the damage that showed uprooted trees and homes that had been reduced to rubble.
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NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'
Twitter labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media,” a move that some worried Wednesday could undermine public confidence in the news organization. NPR President John Lansing called it “unacceptable for Twitter to label us this way.” It was unclear what prompted the move.
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Mass shootings leave America’s mayors on edge
Local leaders have been forced to confront the crisis themselves after decades of federal inaction on gun violence.
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Kansas lawmakers override governor’s veto to enact anti-trans sports ban | CNN Politics
Transgender women and girls in Kansas will no longer be allowed to compete on sports teams from kindergarten through college consistent with their gender, after state lawmakers on Wednesday overrode a veto from their governor to enact the restriction.
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Former Arkansas legislator, attorney Herb Rule dies at 87
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family and friends will gather next week to remember Little Rock attorney Herbert C.
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Maryland sheriff charged in scheme involving machine guns
A Maryland sheriff has been accused in a federal indictment of requesting machine guns for the sheriff’s office but sending the weapons instead to a gun dealer to loan out to customers for profit, …
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McCarthy meets with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen in California over objections from China
The meeting came amid an increasingly fraught relationship between the U.S. and China.
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Tech executive Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, dead after apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco | CNN Business
Bob Lee, the former chief technology officer of Square who helped launch Cash App, has died after an apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco.
www.cnn.comChina is ghosting the United States
Beijing has effectively frozen high level bilateral diplomatic contact in the wake of the Chinese spy balloon incident in February.
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Georgia's Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Stacey Abrams will join the faculty at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the next step in her reemergence after the Democrat lost her second bid to be governor of Georgia last year to Republican Brian Kemp.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs GOP-backed bail amendment clarification into law
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday approved a Republican-backed bill clarifying when bail restrictions should apply under a new constitutional amendment.
Russian tourist deported from Bali over half-naked photo on sacred mountain | CNN
A Russian tourist has been deported from Bali after a semi-nude photo he took on top of a sacred mountain went viral and sparked heated public debate about misbehaving tourists on the island.
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On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push
Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida. Newsom, a Democrat, met Wednesday with students and faculty near the...
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Blunt talk: Former GOP leader makes next move
The retired Missouri senator offered some of his famous free advice to leaders of both parties as he brings his institutional knowledge to a new off-Hill gig.
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Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada to seek reelection in tough year for Democrats
Rosen's fellow Democratic senator from Nevada, Catherine Cortez Masto, won by fewer than 8,000 votes out of nearly 1 million ballots cast in 2020.
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Jeremy Renner says he wrote his ‘last words’ to his family after snowplow accident | CNN
Jeremy Renner felt so close to death following his devastating snowplow accident on New Year’s Day that he made sure to communicate some final words to his family while in the hospital.
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Idaho governor signs legislation making it a crime to help minors travel for abortions without parental consent
A conviction for the "crime of abortion trafficking" comes with a minimum sentence of two years in state prison.
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Around 40% of long COVID patients have sleep issues, study shows
A new report states that some patients with long COVID have sleeping issues.
Late-stage RSV vaccine trials show ‘exciting promise,’ some scientists say | CNN
A Pfizer vaccine to protect older adults and infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has shown what some scientists are calling “exciting” promise in late-stage trials.
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COVID-origins data from Wuhan market published: what scientists think
First peer-reviewed analysis of the Chinese swabs confirms animal DNA was present in samples that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
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New Mexico governor signs bill to shield abortion providers
Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation that protects providers of abortions from prosecution or extradition attempts by out-of-state interests. She said Wednesday that legal protections are necessary to ensure medical professionals can continue to train and...
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The food we eat and its impact on climate change
The global food system — the growing, processing, consuming and disposing of food — makes up a third of greenhouse gas emissions each year. What can be changed?
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Regulators crack down on Medicare Advantage charges
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Regulators crack down on Medicare Advantage charges The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser…
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Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update: Hospitalizations On The Rise
HAWAIʻI - There has been an 89.7% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past week. Hospitals still have capacity.
www.bigislandvideonews.comAbortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election
The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s reversal. Protasiewicz defeated her conservative opponent, Dan Kelly, by an astonishing 11...
apnews.comWhat does long COVID do to kids? What we've learned after a year of research.
We now know that between 5% to 10% of kids develop a wide range of health problems called post-COVID conditions or long COVID.
Health care providers sue Idaho AG over new guidance limiting out-of-state abortion referrals | CNN Politics
Health care providers in Idaho on Wednesday sued the state’s attorney general after he wrote in a legal opinion that the state’s abortion ban prohibits medical providers from referring patients out-of-state for abortion services.
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A budget hawk’s Medicare targets
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South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19
South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves
Indiana, Idaho governors sign bans on gender-affirming care
More than a dozen other states are considering bills that would prohibit transgender youth from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and transition surgeries.
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Blood differences in long Covid patients
New research has found molecular signature differences in the blood of patients who fully recover from Covid-19 and those who develop long Covid.The
www.miragenews.comAnti-abortion group sues over Minneapolis clinic ordinance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An anti-abortion group sued the city of Minneapolis on Wednesday to overturn an ordinance that prohibits the obstruction of entrances and driveways to abortion clinics, saying it's an unconstitutional violation of free speech and freedom of religion.
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps with migraines, study finds
Some patients say an approach to migraine treatment called mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has changed their lives.
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Whitmer signs repeal of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban | CNN Politics
Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a repeal of the state’s 1931 abortion ban, which the Democratically controlled state legislature had passed last month.
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Pro-life group sues Minneapolis over ordinance against blocking abortion clinic entrances
Pro-Life Action Ministries is suing the city of Minneapolis, claiming an ordinance prohibiting protestors from blocking abortion clinic entrances violates the First Amendment.
Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds | CNN
A large study has found links between added sugar consumption and 45 negative health outcomes. Here’s how to reduce your intake.
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