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After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline.
A break-glass option, gumbo and a bike ride: How the debt ceiling deal got done
A House vote Wednesday capped a 36-day scramble at the White House and on Capitol Hill to avert economic catastrophe ahead of the default deadline on Monday.
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Revised DACA program again debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it
A federal judge did not make an immediate decision on the fate of a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. A court hearing was held in Houston on Thursday. Attorneys representing the nine states...
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House passes McCarthy-Biden debt ceiling deal, sends to Senate five days before funding crunch
The bill implementing the debt ceiling deal passed in a 314-117 vote on Wednesday night, setting it up for a vote in the Senate later this week.
Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican's deputy
A man who briefly worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. George Santos has told House investigators he got his job after sending a series of payments to one of the Republican’s top deputies. Derek Myers worked briefly as a legislative assistant to Santos. After he was let go, he accused Santos of sexual...
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Kevin McCarthy answers his critics as he faces blowback from GOP hardliners | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in February made a bold prediction about the GOP and the debt ceiling, asserting: “We don’t believe they have a plan that can pass with Republican votes in the House.”
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Trump and DeSantis jab at each other on campaign trail in 1st dueling appearances as 2024 candidates
Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief Republican rival, Ron DeSantis. Trump on Thursday jumped on remarks by the Florida governor on the campaign trail to try to highlight the former president's own strength as the leading GOP presidential...
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Ukraine war: Three killed in overnight missile attack on Kyiv
Officials in Ukraine's capital say a child, her mother and another woman died in the missile strike.
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Biden tried an ice-then-court strategy with House Dems. It worked.
The president scored the support he needed to get his debt ceiling deal through the House. Here’s how.
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Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.
Despite weeks of negotiations, the White House and House Republicans were unable to reach a comprehensive agreement to overhaul environmental regulations and streamline federal permitting as part of their budget deal. Although the measure falls short of the comprehensive overhaul that the White...
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Russian bombardment of Ukrainian capital kills at least 3, including child
Russia launched a pre-dawn missile barrage at the Ukrainian capital, killing three people, including a 9-year-old and her mother. It was the highest toll from a single attack on Kyiv over the past month. Officials say the barrage also damaged apartment buildings, schools and a children’s...
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RFK Jr rips Trump over ties to Big Pharma: 'legalized bribery'
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, went after former President Donald Trump over his ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
House passes debt ceiling bill in big win for McCarthy: Five takeaways
The House’s passage of a debt limit deal Wednesday night marks the end of a pivotal chapter for the new House GOP majority, putting Congress on a path to avoid a default and securing a huge victory…
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Debt limit bill gives Republicans IRS cuts, but Democrats say they expect little near-term impact
Republicans are seeking to make good on campaign promises to reduce IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package passed by Congress. But Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector. The bill rescinds $1.4...
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How Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Greene helped McCarthy get his debt deal through
The speaker has spent months — in some cases, years — building relationships with key conservative allies. It paid off on the debt deal.
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Investors relieved after US House votes to suspend debt ceiling
Investors gave a muted welcome to the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill that would suspend the government's borrowing limit and avert default, with market focus now turning to the Senate and the interest rate outlook.
Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.
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China accuses US of interfering in training exercise before aerial confrontation
China's Defense Ministry has accused the U.S. of “interference and surveillance” of a naval exercise in the South China Sea ahead of an incident in which a Chinese fighter pilot flew at high speed in front of an Air Force reconnaissance plane, underscoring the rupture in contacts between their...
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Oregon governor says talks to end longest walkout by lawmakers in state history at impasse | CNN Politics
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Wednesday that nine days of negotiations with state Senate Republican leadership in an attempt to end the longest walkout by lawmakers in state history had reached an impasse, according to a statement from her office.
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Chechen troops said to mobilise as Russian children flee border
Russia’s Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says more than 1,000 children due for evacuation from border areas.
Every House member who voted against passing the debt ceiling bill - Washington Examiner
The House of Representatives voted to raise the debt ceiling on Wednesday, passing the bill negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and the White House and completing the first step in avoiding an economic disaster just five days before the Treasury's deadline for default. And while...
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Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill passes the House and will head to the Senate
The bill passed on a bipartisan vote Wednesday, losing a faction of Republicans who said it was insufficient to tackle the debt, as well as Democrats who opposed its spending cuts.
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Leader of conservative House caucus refuses to comment on whether members will try to remove McCarthy
Republicans spoke to Fox News Digital after the vote about whether they think McCarthy will keep his job as speaker
Former House Speaker John Boehner praises McCarthy's handling of debt ceiling
"There wasn't any doubt. Because McCarthy — everybody understands that you can't violate the debt limit," Boehner said on "The Takeout."
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LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival
Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life. That's because tens of thousands of people are flocking to the area’s theme parks and hotels this week to go on thrill rides, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during the decades-long tradition known as Gay Days. The...
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‘Soft food’ to ‘good faith’: How Biden and McCarthy came together on debt deal
In late March, the prospects of President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) coming together for a deal to raise the debt ceiling that both men found palatable looked dim. Biden on March 2…
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Analysis: Trump on tape: Here’s what it means and what’s next | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s history of making inappropriate or questionable comments on tape got another chapter on Wednesday with fresh revelations from his post-White House life.
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2024 GOP presidential contenders criticize debt ceiling deal
Only one of the Republican presidential candidates has a vote to cast on the suspension of the debt limit.
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Debt ceiling deal passes the House as US moves closer to preventing historic default
The House passed a debt ceiling bill on Wednesday while cutting government spending over the next two years, in a victory for both Biden and Kevin McCarthy
Debt ceiling vote news: Biden-McCarthy plan passes, heads to Senate
Live updates and latest news coverage on the debt ceiling vote.
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Biden praises passage of bipartisan debt ceiling bill - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden praised the House of Representatives' passage of a new bipartisan debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, just days before the Treasury Department's deadline. The bill, which passed in a 314-117 vote that saw lawmakers cross the political aisle, includes compromises on government...
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Inside a debt ceiling standoff ‘far more dangerous than people will recognize’ | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden ended the month of May the same way he began it: with a phone call to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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‘Republicans have huge wins in this fight’: Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds off on debt deal - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) praised President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, claiming Republicans got "huge wins" in the new bill. Greene listed nine key wins for the Republican Party in a Twitter thread on Wednesday night ahead of a...
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House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward House passage after crossing a crucial hurdle Wednesday. President Joe Biden expressed optimism the deal he negotiated with Speaker Kevin McCarthy would pass later in the evening. They have worked to assemble a coalition of centrist...
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Paul to force tough debt ceiling vote to cut total spending
CLARIFICATION: Paul’s office says that under his spending plan, Social Security will be exempt from cuts. Conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says he will force the Senate to vote t…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump captured on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors have obtained an audio recording of a summer 2021 meeting where Trump describes a Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran.
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Schumer says Senate will ‘move quickly’ to pass debt ceiling bill upon arrival - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Senate will act fast to pass a debt ceiling bill as soon as it arrives in the upper chamber as the deadline for the United States to avoid a default on its debt approaches. Schumer said in a press conference on Wednesday that senators will work in
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Debt ceiling vote recap: McCarthy lauds deal, pledges to get more work done
The debt ceiling compromise bill sailed to passage in the House on Wednesday evening. The House voted 314-117 after just over an hour of debate on the legislation. The bill required a simple majori…
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Woman who accused Biden of sexual assault seeks Russian citizenship
Tara Reade accused President Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, an allegation he denies.
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McCarthy dismisses House Freedom Caucus members' threats to oust him over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
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DeSantis plays up his personal side — and swipes at Trump — during campaign blitz across Iowa
Ron DeSantis has made a four-stop blitz through Iowa during his first full day of presidential campaigning. He's aiming for a personal connection with voters even as he intensifies his criticism of former President Donald Trump. The Florida governor’s first appearance was the floor of Port Neal...
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House gets debt ceiling bill over key procedural hurdle — with Democratic help
House Republicans on Wednesday passed the rule governing debate on bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling, a procedural hurdle that paves the way for final passage of the bill later in the…
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Pentagon is blocking U.S. cooperation with international investigations of war crimes in Ukraine
The U.S. military has been wary of cooperating with the Hague court because of concerns it might try to prosecute U.S. troops in the future.
www.nbcnews.com2 Democratic Senators Vote With GOP To Repeal Biden's Student Loan Relief Plan
The president has vowed to veto the Republican effort, but the Supreme Court will probably get the final say.
Greene says McCarthy will release Jan. 6 tapes to three more outlets
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Wednesday that three additional media outlets will receive access to footage from the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. “Huge news: As I promised t…
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CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their annual pay
After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is finally slowing. The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 companies rose just 0.9% last year, to a median of $14.8 million, according to data analyzed for The AP by Equilar. It was the smallest increase since 2015. Still...
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GOP presidential race heating up as Pence and Christie expected to announce their candidacies
The race to take on Republican frontrunner former President Trump is getting more crowded as former Vice President Pence and former New Jersey Governor Christie are both expected to announce their candidacies. This comes after Florida Governor DeSantis is making his first official campaign swing...
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Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his long-expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week. That adds another candidate to the growing GOP field and puts Pence in direct competition with his former boss, Donald Trump. Pence will hold a...
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House Republicans, not Joe Manchin, led charge to secure major gas pipeline in debt ceiling deal: sources
House Republican negotiators were responsible for securing debt ceiling legislation language green-lighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline, sources told Fox News Digital.
US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support
A divided U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default.
Donald Trump’s declassification of classified documents argument seemingly debunked: Report - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump reportedly spoke in the summer of 2021 about a classified document in his possession about a potential attack on Iran, according to a recording obtained by federal prosecutors. Sources told CNN that the recently obtained recording indicates that the former president...
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Russia reports attacks on oil refineries and town near border with Ukraine
Russia said Ukrainian artillery hit a Russian town for a third time this week and drones struck two oil refineries in an uptick in attacks on Russian territory as Ukraine prepares a Western-backed push to end Moscow's invasion.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz to retire in June, opening key vacancy
After his promotion in 2021, Ortiz became a major figure in the government's efforts to address an unprecedented migration crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) countered a jab Tuesday from former President Trump about his COVID-19 response, saying that the former president’s “whole family” moved to Florida under his governors…
thehill.comPacking Figures and Charts, Roy Leads GOP Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON — At the height of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s quest for his post in January, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, darted from meeting to meeting ensuring that hard-line conservatives got what they wanted before agreeing to back the California Republican. One by one, nearly all of their demands were...
China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights
China has responded to complaints from the United States about a Chinese fighter jet's dangerous interception of an American Air Force plane in international airspace over the South China Sea by demanding an end to such flights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters at a daily...
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House GOP to start contempt proceedings against Wray as FBI refuses to produce Biden document
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said he will begin contempt of Congress proceedings against FBI Director Christopher Wray if the bureau does not physically turn over the Biden document alleging a criminal bribery scheme, despite the FBI giving lawmakers access to the information...
Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named John Scott to temporarily serve as the state’s attorney general. The appointment Wednesday comes after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct and crimes. Scott, an...
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Wray confirms existence of Biden ‘bribery scheme’ form but won’t skirt contempt: GOP - Washington Examiner
Republican congressional investigators say FBI Director Christopher Wray has confirmed the existence of an FBI form alleging then-Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a “criminal bribery scheme” with a yet-unnamed foreign national. Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight...
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DeSantis announces Space Force training headquarters will be located in Florida - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the United States Space Force will be opening a training headquarters in Florida. The new headquarters will be opened in the already-existing Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The base will now be home to the Space Force Space Training and Readiness...
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Progressives vent frustration as debt limit bill nears final vote
House progressives are expressing dismay over the debt limit deal hammered out by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), worried that it could set a dangerous precedent for GOP-stea…
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House GOP challenges CBO’s analysis of work requirements in debt ceiling bill | CNN Politics
House Republicans defended their broadening of work requirements for safety net programs in the debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, saying it would help people escape poverty and assist employers looking to hire.
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Kari Lake spins new false claim of election sabotage in Maricopa County | Fact check
The video shows election workers inserting new memory cards into the tabulation machines as part of standard election prep. It's not proof of sabotage
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Canada’s Nova Scotia appeals for help amid ‘unprecedented’ fires
Premier says eastern Canadian province will ‘take all the support we can get’ as crews battle out-of-control blazes.
No, Rep. Swalwell is not facing charges for lying to Congress | Fact check
A post claiming Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing charges for lying to Congress misrepresents a video of a House committee hearing.
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Senate advances repeal of Biden’s student debt relief
Moderate Democrats are rebuking the president’s signature loan forgiveness effort.
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Ben Roberts-Smith: Top Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation case
Ben Roberts-Smith had sued newspapers over allegations he killed unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan.
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‘That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape
Jurors have found “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson guilty of two out of three counts of rape, and he could get 30 years to life in prison. The jury reached the verdict Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom, where Masterson was led out in handcuffs. It was the second trial for the 47-year-old...
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DeSantis floats new policy proposals on student loans and military readiness | CNN Politics
Hitting the campaign trail in Iowa on Wednesday for the first time as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis road tested new policy ideas for handling student debt and boosting military morale.
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Russian court prepares way for new trial against jailed Kremlin foe Navalny
A Moscow court has set a new date for a hearing paving the way for another trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him in prison for decades. The Moscow City Court had initially scheduled a preliminary hearing on Wednesday to discuss technical issues related...
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DeSantis response to Trump attack sparks laughs from Iowa crowd: 'Are you kidding me?'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drew laughter from a crowd Tuesday night when he responded to attacks from former President Donald Trump about his record as Florida governor.
Bernie Sanders says he cannot ‘in good conscience’ vote for debt ceiling bill - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced he would vote "no" on President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) debt ceiling bill. Sanders's announcement makes him the first senator to confirm a vote against the bill, making the process of passing it much more difficult. The Vermont...
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Nikki Haley's husband to deploy to Africa with South Carolina National Guard as she campaigns
Haley's husband is a major in the South Carolina National Guard and joined in 2006 as an officer.
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Donald Trump recorded while talking about classified document he had on Iran, report says
Officials have a recording of former President Donald Trump discussing that he had a classified Pentagon document about a possible attack on Iran.
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First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate | CNN Politics
A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama’s administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate.
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Biden approves a new $300M military aid package for Ukraine
President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to $300 million and includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons. t comes as Russia has continued to pummel Ukraine’s capital and unmanned aircraft have targeted Moscow. U.S...
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How Putin’s taste for jail jargon changed Russia
Growing up in St Petersburg, Russia’s leader was fascinated with prison songs and sambo, a form of wrestling.
14th Amendment Questions Linger Despite Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON — The agreement President Joe Biden struck with House Republicans to raise the debt limit aims to avert a catastrophic default on the nation’s debt. But the brinkmanship that brought the United States within days of being unable to pay its bills has renewed calls for the Biden...
Tape recording shows Trump acknowledging he kept classified document on Iran, CNN reports
Federal prosecutors have a 2021 audio recording of former President Donald Trump acknowledging he kept a classified Pentagon document about a possible attack on Iran after leaving the White House, CNN reported on Wednesday.
NASA group studying UFOs stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
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EU president backs long-range missiles for Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Western powers should supply Ukraine with “long-range” weaponry, according to the European Union’s top official, who offered the recommendation as Germany weighs a new request from Kyiv.“The immediate need — you know it — is the military assistance to sustain the efforts of the Ukrainian armed...
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Fox’s Brit Hume runs to McEnany’s defense: Trump attack ‘immature’
Fox News political analyst Brit Hume tore into former President Trump over his recent attack on Kayleigh McEnany, his former press secretary who now is a host on Fox News. “Imagine being so i…
thehill.comCalifornia lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days. The state Senate passed...
George Soros' son has visited the White House at least 17 times since Biden took office, records show
Alex Soros, son of liberal billionaire George Soros, has maintained close contact with the White House and has now visited at least 17 times since President Biden took office.
McCarthy tries to hold off last-minute rebellion over work requirements in debt deal
Senior Republicans sprang into action after an 11th hour CBO projection threatened to collapse Wednesday’s vote.
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after House approves debt ceiling deal
Asian benchmarks are trading mostly higher after the United States House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, avoiding a default crisis. Benchmarks rose in morning trading in Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Shares fell in Seoul. Regional investors are focused on worries about...
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Chipping away at the debt: Speaker’s Chipotle saga amid negotiations chronicled by top negotiator - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) found a key partner to keep lawmakers and reporters happy throughout the debt ceiling negotiations — Chipotle. As reporters ran around the Capitol over the last week, McCarthy went on the hunt for chips on Saturday. He told journalists that he and Reps...
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Special counsel obtains July 2021 audio of Trump discussing document he had that was still classified
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
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Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision
The Air Force has announced the permanent location for many more U.S. Space Force units — and none of them are in Huntsville, Alabama. This suggests the service may be moving ahead with at least part of the design it originally sought for the new force before it became entangled in politics...
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Ex-CIA agent charged with sex abuse may walk because of how feds searched his phones
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday about whether hundreds of photos of the defendant allegedly abusing incapacitated women should be thrown out.
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Debt deal derails IRS revival
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Debt deal derails IRS revival Democrats had big plans to r…
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Amazon to pay $25m over child privacy violations
The online giant is also penalised for allowing Ring doorbell workers access to customer recordings.
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Tuberville adviser resigns following military holds controversy
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) national security adviser has resigned after a Washington Post story last week suggested he was largely behind the senator’s controversial hold on hundreds of …
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Taiwan, U.S. to sign first deal under new trade framework
Taiwan and the United States will sign the first deal under a new trade talks framework on Thursday, both governments said, boosting ties between the two at a time of heightened tensions with China over the democratically-governed island.
Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch GOP presidential campaign next week
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire. Christie is planning to make the announcement at a town hall Tuesday evening at Saint Anselm College’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics. That...
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Drone attack brings Putin's war home to a shaken Moscow
While the Kremlin sought to play down the incident, some residents of the Russian capital told NBC News it had left them uneasy and concerned that more attacks may be on the horizon.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence to announce run for president in June 7 campaign kickoff
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to jump into the growing Republican presidential field, which is led by his old running mate, Donald Trump.
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Biden sex assault accuser Tara Reade asks for Russian citizenship
Reade said in an interview in Moscow that she also wants to remain a U.S. citizen. Biden has categorically denied her claim, which dates back to 1993.
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Amazon corporate workers stage walkout at Seattle headquarters
Hundreds of corporate Amazon employees walked out of the company’s Seattle headquarters on Wednesday, protesting the company’s climate issues and its return-to-office requirements. Organizers…
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Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings GOP envisioned
A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years. That's far from the cuts GOP lawmakers had envisioned. A compromise on the food aid requirements between House...
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‘What is this, a test?’ Members of Congress reveal whether they read the debt ceiling bill
Members of Congress told Fox News that they read the latest bill to suspend the debt limit after a deal was reached with President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio gives the US debt deal a D grade, warning it doesn't solve the main problem
Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy agreeing to suspend the government's borrowing limit "won't make much difference," Dalio said on Tuesday.
Warner to vote for debt limit deal despite Mountain Valley Pipeline provision - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) will vote in favor of the agreement between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to raise the debt ceiling, despite a provision expediting the completion of an interstate natural gas pipeline in Virginia that has driven other Democrats to oppose the...
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AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms
Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.
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Special counsel subpoenas Trump White House staffers over Krebs firing: report
The special counsel investigating former President Trump’s efforts to stay in the White House after the 2020 election has issued subpoenas to staff who may have knowledge of the firing of Trump’s f…
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FBI seeking photos, videos to identify suspects in Florida Memorial Day beach shooting
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day shooting at a popular Florida beach promenade in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child.
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White House officials encountered climate protesters and frustrated Democratic lawmakers Wednesday.
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin sending National Guard troops to southern border to aid Texas with migrant crisis
Virginia is sending National Guard troops to the southern border to aid Texas with the ongoing migrant and fentanyl crisis, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday.
White House swipes at Tara Reade after Biden accuser moves to Russia: 'Won't attempt to speak for an aspiring Russian citizen'
Tara Reade, whose accusation Biden has strongly denied, told a Russian-state news outlet that she feels safer there now.
Georgia GOP convention selects Kari Lake for keynote slot after Pence drops out - Washington Examiner
The Georgia Republican Party announced former Vice President Mike Pence will no longer be the keynote speaker at the party's state convention next week, citing a scheduling conflict related to his town hall next Wednesday. The party announced on Wednesday that former Arizona gubernatorial...
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Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps. Gen. Eric Smith is now the assistant commandant and his nomination had been widely expected, The current top Marine is Gen...
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Chinese graduates lower their ambitions in moribund jobs market
Applied maths graduate Liang Huaxiao tried to land a job with one of China's tech giants for two years. Then she tried customer service and sales. Then she applied for assistant roles in a bakery and in a beauty parlour.
5 times Ron DeSantis took pointed jabs at Donald Trump while campaigning in Iowa this week
In a news conference with reporters, DeSantis let it rip against Trump, unleashing a wave of criticisms he has largely kept to himself until now.
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U.S. banks sink on concerns about office real estate loans
Shares of large and mid-sized U.S. banks sharply underperformed the broader market on Wednesday with the S&P 500 Banks Index closing down 2.0% while the benchmark S&P 500 Index fell 0.6% with worries about commercial real estate loans in focus among bank investors.
Biden accuser Tara Reade bolts US for Russia, saying she fears for her safety
Joe Biden's sexual assault accuser flees to Russia citing safety concerns. Some question whether there is a possible link to Putin.
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Former candidate charged in shooting spree at New Mexico officials' homes
Solomon Peña, a Republican, had sought to change the result of an election that he lost.
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WATCH: WH official left speechless when asked whether Biden is 'corrupt': 'Nothing to these claims'
White House official John Kirby was left speechless Wednesday during the daily press briefing when asked by a reporter whether President Biden is "corrupt."
DeSantis talks up fast food, service stations in Iowa relatability tour
The Florida governor is betting nothing makes you more relatable than having your 3-year-old need to use the potty.
www.politico.comHow major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/31/2023
Wall Street closed lower as worries rise about the strength of the global economy and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Wednesday.
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Alec Baldwin gets a hip replacement after suffering 'intense chronic pain,' wife says
“Alec got a new hip today,” Hilaria Baldwin said on Instagram. “I want so very much for you to leave this very intense chronic pain chapter behind.”
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US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation
The United States and Europe are drawing up a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence, with a draft expected in weeks. The voluntary code would bridge the gap while the 27-nation EU works on groundbreaking rules for artificial intelligence that won’t take effect for up to three...
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White House, GOP both claim victory on student loans in debt limit bill
The hot-button issue of student loans has found its way into the high-stakes debt ceiling deal, with Republicans claiming a victory that the end of the pandemic-era payment pause is locked in, and …
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West will ‘reassess’ war in Ukraine after summer campaign, France’s Macron says - Washington Examiner
Western powers must back Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive with additional military aid in a bid to induce Russia to negotiate before the end of the year, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.“Whatever happens [during the counteroffensive] — I do believe that they will deliver — it...
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UFOs: Five revelations from Nasa's public meeting
Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery.
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Taiwan may tighten residency for Hong Kongers amid spying fears
Taipei reportedly considering tougher path to permanent residency to guard against Chinese spying.
Trump’s call to end birthright citizenship echoes past calls, likely to face similar opposition
Former President Trump's call to end automatic birthright citizenship is likely to face significant opposition should he make such a move.
North Carolina sports, horse-race betting legislation backed by Senate in key vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legalized sports gambling in North Carolina cleared what could be one of its last remaining legislative hurdles on Wednesday as a measure to authorize and regulate betting and tax revenues received a strong affirmative vote in the state Senate.
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Activists launch Jews Against Soros to oppose mega-donor's 'radical left-wing influence'
Conservative activists formed Jews Against Soros, a grassroots coalition of Jews who oppose the "radical left-wing influence" of George Soros on American politics.
Court to hear lawsuit over Prince Harry's U.S. visa records filed by Heritage Foundation
The conservative think tank is questioning whether DHS acted appropriately regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa application.
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Biden scores win with debt ceiling deal; progressive revolt or shutdown can't be ruled out
The debt limit deal President Biden negotiated avoids a default that could've sunk his reelection bid, but it's not all smooth sailing ahead.
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Latvian Parliament elects foreign minister as new president
Latvian lawmakers have picked the Baltic country’s long-serving and popular foreign minister as its new head of state in a tight vote. The 100-seat Saeima legislature elected Edgars Rinkevics as president to serve for a four-year term. He received 52 votes. That's one vote more than required to...
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Marijuana users still barred from buying guns even in states where pot is legal, ATF warns
More than 20 states have legalized recreational use of marijuana, but the drug remains an illicit substance under federal law and regulations.
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Prigozhin asks prosecutors to probe 'crime' by top Russian defence officials
Russia's most powerful mercenary, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that he had asked prosecutors to investigate whether senior Russian defence officials had committed any "crime" before or during the war in Ukraine.
Defense hawks prepare to choke down debt deal — and Biden's Pentagon budget
A handful of GOP defense hawks plan to oppose the debt deal between Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy rather than endorse the administration’s $886 billion military budget that they’ve panned as too low.
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Lee slams debt ceiling bill as ‘a fake response to burdensome debt’
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Wednesday slammed the debt-limit bill headed for passage in the House as a “fake response to burdensome debt” and declared he “will emphatically vote no.” Lee warned…
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House and Senate Republicans are likely headed to negotiations over how to retool the composition of several key state commissions controlled by Democratic Gov.
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US announces $46 million in funds to eight nuclear fusion companies
Eight U.S. companies developing nuclear fusion energy will receive $46 million in taxpayer funding to pursue pilot plants attempting to generate power from the process that fuels the sun and stars, the Department of Energy said on Wednesday.
Case against MI official who brandished rifle on Zoom call may proceed, appeals court rules
An appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit against Michigan official Ron Clous, who allegedly tried to "silence" a constituent by displaying a firearm during a Zoom meeting, may proceed.
Debt ceiling deal: 5 takeaways on its economic impact
The nation appears to be on track to avoid an economic calamity. A last-minute debt agreement between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), forged this weekend, has families and business owners optimistic that lawmakers will pass a deal in time to avoid a catastrophic...
Sign with a homophobic slur in front of Florida business sparks backlash
In addition to the anti-gay slur, the sign appeared to refer to LGBTQ people as “child molesters.”
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Sanders to vote against debt bill, says Biden should invoke 14th Amendment
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he will vote against the bill that President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) agreed upon to raise the debt ceiling and called on Biden to eliminat…
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Worshipper describes fear during gunman’s deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue
The testimony came in the trial of Robert Bowers, who could face the death penalty if convicted.
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3 more GOP governors sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
The governors of Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina are joining the growing list of Republican-led states sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico. Virginia's Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday he's deploying 100 Virginia National Guard...
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Texas man urges Supreme Court to stay out of major Second Amendment case | CNN Politics
A lawyer for a Texas man urged the Supreme Court late Tuesday to let stand a lower court opinion that critics say will make it easier for domestic abusers to obtain firearms.
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New record set with 17 people in orbit at same time - Washington Examiner
A cosmic record was set this week when humans achieved the highest number of people ever concurrently in Earth's orbit. The record-setting number came in at 17. Taking off at 9:31 a.m. Beijing time on Tuesday, May 30, the Chinese Shenzhou 16 mission made history. It added three people to orbit...
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Tim Scott comes out against McCarthy-Biden debt deal for giving president 'open checkbook'
Sen. Tim Scott opposes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's budget deal with President Biden, saying it gives President Biden a blank check.
Trump’s latest policy pitch: A massive birthday party for the nation
The former president is proposing a yearlong bash to commemorate 250 years of independence.
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Here are 10 words that will be featured in the African American English Dictionary
The public can also contribute to the collection, which scholar and project editor Henry Louis Gates Jr. said will be added to Oxford English Dictionary.
www.nbcnews.comTrudeau Cabinet approves another C$3B in loan guarantees for Trans Mountain pipeline
Finance Canada says the move "does not reflect any new public spending."
www.politico.comCommittee cuts proposal to exempt overtime pay from income tax
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A legislative committee on Wednesday gutted a proposal to exempt Alabama workers' overtime pay from state income taxes after concerns arose about the potential loss to the education budget.
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Man with weapons arrested after allegedly spotted with gun near a California movie theater: Police
A man found with multiple weapons was arrested after a person by a California movie theater spotted him with a gun and called 911.
Senate GOP demands answers on security clearances of signatories of Hunter Biden laptop letter
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans are demanding the Office of the Director of National Intelligence provide information on the status of security clearances for the 51 ex-officials who signed onto a letter claiming the Hunter Biden laptop was part of a Russian disinformation campaign ahead of the...
Efforts to defuse Kosovo crisis intensify amid more protests
International efforts to defuse a crisis in Kosovo intensified as ethnic Serbs held more protests in a northern town where clashes with NATO-led peacekeepers left dozens injured. The tension has sparked fears of renewed conflict in the troubled region. Hundreds of Serbs reiterated at a rally...
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Dan Bishop accuses Kevin McCarthy of ‘lying’ about debt ceiling agreement - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) said he has “zero” confidence in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after passing a debt ceiling plan with President Joe Biden ahead of the looming default deadline. Bishop told White House reporters Tuesday afternoon that McCarthy is “lying” about the way he is...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDonald Trump says he can end birthright citizenship, something he didn't do as president
Trump did not do an executive order on birthright citizenship during his presidency because attorneys advised him against it.
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Ron DeSantis says Hunter Biden 'would have been in jail years ago' if he were a Republican
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis said Hunter Biden would have been in jail years ago if he were a Republican during a campaign stop in Iowa.
North Carolina’s gerrymandered districts set stage for 2024 Republican wins
State’s congressional delegation likely to go from even split to 10-4 or 11-3 in favor of GOP despite fewer registered Republicans
Trial opens for 3 charged with aiding Chinese campaign to pressure expats into returning home
An American sleuth and two Chinese men are facing jurors in the first trial to come out of U.S. claims that China’s government has tried to harass, intimidate and arm-twist dissidents and others abroad into returning home. The trial of Michael McMahon, Zheng Congying and Zhu Yong opened...
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Chinese tech entrepreneurs keen to 'de-China' as tensions with US soar
For the ambitious Chinese tech entrepreneur, expanding into the U.S. just keeps getting harder.
French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic stands by Kosovo message after criticism
Novak Djokovic has stood by the political message he wrote on a camera lens about Kosovo, saying it is an issue he "stands for".
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Shooting in Pennsylvania kills 3, including 2 children
An 8-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man died after a shooting outside a home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A fourth person was injured.
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ATF: Marijuana users in Minnesota can’t own firearms despite new law
Just one day after Minnesota legalized the recreational use of marijuana, an agency that regulates the use of firearms warned that any current user of marijuana is prohibited from possessing firear…
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Grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with election interference in shootings at lawmakers' homes
A failed political candidate has been indicted on federal charges including election interference in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque. A grand jury indictment was unsealed Wednesday that takes aim at failed former Republican...
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Exxon, Chevron shareholders soundly reject climate-related petitions
Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp shareholders on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected calls for stronger measures to mitigate climate change, dismissing more than a dozen climate-related proposals at their annual meetings.
'Unhinged'? Now Donald Trump is attacking former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany
Trump's attack on his former press secretary draws criticism from conservatives who have normally been sympathetic to the 2024 candidate.
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House moves closer to vote on debt ceiling deal as lawmakers race to prevent default
The vote will be a major test for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who faces a potential revolt from GOP hard-liners if he fails to get a majority of Republicans to back the bill.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files lawsuit alleging race played a role in marketing of his liquor brands
Diageo, the spirits company that also owns George Clooney's Casamigos tequila brand, denied allegations of racism.
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Grocery chain Giant implements extreme measures to battle theft crisis - Washington Examiner
Giant Food is taking extreme measures to ensure safety and security as theft and violent crime continue to plague retailers in the nation's major cities. Giant operates roughly 165 supermarket locations on the East Coast and has installed new measures, including restricting location entrance...
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Christie to launch '24 run next week
Christie is perhaps best suited to challenge Trump on a debate stage and on the campaign trail.
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For the few women who sit atop S&P 500 companies, thinner paychecks as median compensation slips
Last year was a mixed bag pay-wise for the women who run companies in the S&P 500 -- compensation increased for more than half of them, but the median pay package fell 6%. Of the 343 CEOs in the compensation survey of S&P 500 companies done by the AP and Equilar, only 20 were women. Because they...
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GOP rep says McCarthy ‘should be concerned’ about motion to vacate
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) “should be concerned” about a motion to remove him after the debt ceiling deal he struck with President Biden moves through Cong…
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Amazon's Ring used to spy on customers, FTC says in privacy settlement
A former employee of Amazon.com's Ring doorbell camera unit spied for months on female customers in 2017 with cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms, the FTC said in a court filing.
House passes debt limit deal as lawmakers race to avert default | CNN Politics
The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to pass a bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 1, 2025, as lawmakers race to prevent a catastrophic default.
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Las Vegas police video shows moment officer was shot during traffic stop
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police lapel videos played Wednesday during a public review of evidence in a September 2022 shooting showed the moment an officer was shot and wounded during a pre-dawn traffic stop and the dramatic aftermath as her partner rushed to her side to apply a tourniquet.
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DOJ sues son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his coal empire over millions in unpaid fines
Jim Justice, reportedly his state's richest resident, launched his campaign for the Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
US debt ceiling: Republican hard-right vows to ‘do everything in our power’ to oppose bill
Freedom caucus denounces House leader Kevin McCarthy’s deal with Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling before the default deadline
Navy officials called critics of LGBTQ+ Pride efforts 'bigots' and 'a**holes,' emails show
Navy officials dismissed critics of its promotion of LGBTQ+ Pride as "bigots" and "a**holes," internal documents obtained by Fox News Digital reveal.
Conservatives outraged after Chick-fil-A hires diversity, equity, and inclusion executive - Washington Examiner
Conservatives across the country are outraged after Chick-fil-A announced the hiring of a new executive for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Erick McReynolds will serve as the fast food giant's vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to a press release on Chick-fil-A's...
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AI could cause 'extinction event for humanity,' US official says
The remarks about AI came a day after a similar warning from tech leaders.
Woman who accused Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993 defects to Russia | CNN
A former staffer who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault has defected to Moscow, telling state media that she felt “safe” in Russia and would seek citizenship there.
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Senate conservatives hesitant to heed call to delay debt ceiling bill
A potential fallback plan raised by some House conservatives to hold up the passage of a bipartisan bill to avert a federal default this week is drawing a cool reception in the upper cham…
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Bakhmut falls silent as Russia and Ukraine trade air raids
Silence proves worse than the noise of battle for Russian morale as Ukraine appears to attack Russia.
Alabama expands ban on transgender athletes to include college; Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill
The legislation is the latest in the effort by conservative states to place restrictions on transgender people.
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International Atomic Energy Agency reports seen by AP say Iran resolves 2 inquiries by inspectors
Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries of the International Atomic Energy Agency. That's according to confidential reports seen Wednesday by The Associated Press. The confidential quarterly report by the Vienna-based IAEA said inspectors no longer had questions on uranium particles found to...
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Nevada's GOP governor signs law enhancing penalties for election worker intimidation
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a law that penalizes those who harass, intimidate, or use force on election workers in the state. Offenders can face up to four years in prison.
Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival
A spokesman for Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with a paramilitary force it has been battling for weeks. The official said Wednesday that the move is a protest against the Rapid Support Forces’ “repeated violations” of the humanitarian cease-fire, including the...
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California lawmakers to honor anti-Catholic Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence member, despite Dodgers backlash
The California Senate will reportedly honor a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the group at the center of a Los Angeles Dodgers controversy, at a Pride event.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.37 to $68.09 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 88 cents to $72.66 a barrel.
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Boeing says certification of 737 MAX 7 is taking 'considerable amount of time'
The certification of the Boeing Co 737 MAX 7 is taking a "considerable amount of time" due to new documentation requirements, but the planemaker still believes it can be certified by the end of the year, a company executive said on Wednesday.
Convenience store owner who allegedly killed teen had previously shot at two shoplifters, officials say
Columbia convenience store owner Rick Yow, who was charged with allegedly killing a teen he wrongly accused of shoplifting, had previously shot a shoplifter in the leg and opened fire on another shoplifter's vehicle.
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GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The longest-ever walkout in the Oregon Legislature completed its fourth week on Wednesday as the enforceability of a ballot measure that would disqualify the boycotters from immediate reelection appeared in doubt.
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Actor Armie Hammer won’t face sexual assault charge
Los Angeles County prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to charge the “Social Network” actor in the 2021 allegations.
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Trump-backed Majewski drops second bid to unseat longstanding House Democrat
Trump-backed Republican Ohio House candidate J.R. Majewski has suspended his 2024 bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, citing his mother's health.
Smith nominated to be the Marines' top officer
The nomination is the latest in a series of moves among the Joint Chiefs.
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5 minors arrested in beating of Marines at Southern California beach
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — Five juveniles have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the beating of three Marines by a large group of youths on a Southern California pier, authorities said.
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FTC's Lina Khan presses ahead with sprawling antitrust plans in the face of GOP opposition
Lina Khan, the first woman of Asian descent to head the Federal Trade Commission, brushes off Republican criticism in pursuit of agency goals.
JPMorgan's Dimon says other execs at the bank could have booted Epstein when he was a client
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon answered questions for lawsuits accusing the bank of enabling and benefiting from sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.
Alabama lawmakers seek to halt Space Command development in Colorado
Alabama lawmakers are planning to introduce a provision in a major funding bill to halt new construction and leasing developments for U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) in Colorado as they fear a revers…
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Newsom opens a new chapter in culture wars
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McCarthy faces debt limit deal revolt, Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia: 5 Things podcast
House Speaker McCarthy faces revolt over his debt limit deal with President Biden, former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia: 5 Things podcast
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Niacin is a critical B vitamin but you should know this before you take it
While niacin works all over the body, it is known for being particularly helpful for your skin. So what foods are rich in B3?
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Chicago City Council approves $51 million to help migrants sent from border
Chicago aldermen on Wednesday voted to approve $51 in funding that would go towards addressing the city's migrant crisis, according to FOX 32.
Family: Sisters among 4 missing boaters after vessel found partially submerged in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two vacationing couples — including sisters — and a fishing boat captain were on a charter boat found partially submerged off southeast Alaska over the weekend amid rough seas, family members said Wednesday.
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Fax machines and cash-only stores: Japan struggles to go digital
Japan’s economy is, in many ways, stuck in the past despite the country’s futuristic image abroad.
Police identify remains of Arizona woman strangled and left in trunk in Florida in 1969
Police used genetic genealogy to identify Sylvia June Atherton — long known as the “Trunk Lady” — as the victim of what St. Petersburg police called the city’s “oldest and most infamous cold case.”
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Nearly 2,000 Amazon workers to walk out after return to office
'Employees need a say in decisions that affect our lives,' an Amazon worker petition said.
Democrats help McCarthy advance debt ceiling deal in nailbiter House vote
A group of Republicans, many in the Freedom Caucus, voted to block a procedural hurdle for the bill
Portland mulls ban on daytime camping amid sharp rise in homelessness
Portland is considering whether to ban homeless camping during daytime hours in most public places. The measure before the Portland City Council on Wednesday would prohibit camping between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in city parks and near schools and day cares. The measure aims to bring Portland into...
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AOC parody account got a boost from Elon Musk’s Twitter
The account impersonating the congresswoman was suspended in 2019. Musk brought it back and helped it go viral.
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Tim Scott voting against debt limit bill amid 2024 campaign
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Wednesday that he would be voting against the debt ceiling plan struck between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and President Biden as House Republicans get read…
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Sen. Tim Scott pushes bill that would require disclosure of apps' country of origin
Scott has previously called for the U.S. to cut ties between TikTok and China-based parent company ByteDance.
Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus
Over half of the top election officials across Nevada’s 17 counties stepped down between the 2020 election and the 2022 midterms, several citing election threats. Many staff members resigned, too.
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Census Bureau delays release of some of census' most detailed data until 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau says it is delaying the release, and narrowing the scope, of some of the most detailed data from the 2020 census — until next year. The bureau said Wednesday it includes detailed numbers dealing with household types broken down by race and ethnicity, and whether homes are...
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Pence calls Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to honor Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 'deeply offensive'
Former Vice President Mike Pence slams the move by the Los Angeles Dodgers to welcome an LGBTQIA+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team's annual Pride Night
Young couple shot dead by their landlord over alleged tenant dispute, police say
A young couple who were living together have been shot dead by their landlord following a dispute with the man who was 30 years their elder, police say.
US debt ceiling - what it is and why there is one
Congress has approved a deal on the debt limit. But what is the debt ceiling and why does it exist?
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Court: No lawsuit immunity for Michigan official who had rifle during online meeting
DETROIT (AP) — A lawsuit can go forward against a Michigan official who flashed a rifle during a public meeting over video conference, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.
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Trump campaign attacks DeSantis for supporting Trump nominee, claims he 'voted' for Senate-confirmed position
The Trump campaign falsely claimed that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a former member of the House, “voted for" Trump-nominated Christopher Wray to become the next FBI director in 2017.
Tenants of partially collapsed building in Iowa say complaints were ignored for years
“The tenants of this building are pretty active,” Davenport's director of development and neighborhood services said. “They’ve called the city numerous times with complaints.”
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Asian stocks sink before US Congress votes on deal to avoid debt default
Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default while China factory activity weakened. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Oil prices declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index edged up less than 0.1% as President Joe Biden...
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China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
The statement underscores the tension between the government’s determination to be technological leaders and concerns about the possible harms of such technologies.
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Amazon to pay $31 million in privacy violation penalties for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant. Separately, the company has agreed to pay $5.8...
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Months after Adidas cut ties with Kanye West, Yeezy shoes are back on sale
Adidas ended its yearslong partnership with Ye in late October after his antisemitic remarks and harmful behavior.
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Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty — for now — to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges
Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence in a South Carolina state prison for killing his wife and son.
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Limo company operator sentenced to 5 to 15 years for manslaughter in crash that killed 20
Nauman Hussain was sentenced to five to 15 years for manslaughter in a 2018 limousine crash in upstate New York that left 20 people dead.
Coca-Cola funds LGBTQ youth event at Smithsonian showcasing ‘Indigiqueer’ fashion
The Coca-Cola Foundation is funding an LGBTQ youth event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian this week in Washington, D.C.
Louisiana lawmakers reject resolution that opponents say target diversity, equity efforts in schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republicans in Louisiana rejected a resolution Wednesday that sought to request K-12 schools and institutions of higher education submit a report of all programs and activities related to critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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MLB players say drag troupe invited to Dodgers' Pride Night mocks Christianity
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams and Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw take issue with the planned appearance of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
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US, allies prep voluntary AI code of conduct, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and European Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager said the U.S. and the EU are working on a voluntary artificial intelligence conduct code.
‘Silly charade’: White House blasts GOP’s contempt threat against FBI director
The White House blasted House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday over his threat to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt for refusing to comply with a congressional subpo…
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Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing over $1 million in coronavirus aid
A former Connecticut state representative has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing more than $1.2 million from the city of West Haven, most of it federal-related coronavirus aid. Michael DiMassa used a chunk of the money to fuel his gambling addiction. He apologized Wednesday in...
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An airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights
The country’s industry watchdog requires the data to help calculate the weight and balance of planes before takeoff.
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Justice Department should investigate beatings at Georgia jail, attorney says
A civil rights attorney and a local NAACP president are calling for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate what they're calling the systemic abuse of detainees at a county jail in Georgia
NASA panel studying UFO sightings says stigma and poor data pose challenges
The 16-member panel, which formed last year, presented early findings Wednesday in its first public meeting. A final report is expected this summer.
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Majority of Americans favor affirmative action in colleges as Supreme Court seems poised to end it, poll says
A new poll found that 63% of Americans don’t think the Supreme Court should ban affirmative action in college admissions.
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Coal firms owned by family of West Virginia governor sued over unpaid penalties
Thirteen coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice are being sued over unpaid penalties for previous federal mining law violations. The U.S. Justice Department filed the lawsuit Tuesday. It says that over the past five years, the companies were cited for more than 130...
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McCarthy's debt deal with Biden compared to 'Titanic' disaster: 'There's an iceberg ahead'
Rep. Ken Buck compared Kevin McCarthy's leadership in negotiations on the debt ceiling to the captain of the Titanic, calling the budget deal "terrible."
Connecticut lawmakers who tried to ban ‘Latinx’ now promote ‘Latine’
LGBTQ groups in the state say including the gender-neutral Latine in state documents, which is increasingly being used in Latin America, is a "victory."
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White House 'loath to comment' on Biden sex accuser defecting to Russia, says her claims are 'baseless'
White House NSC spokesman John Kirby would not comment on Biden sex accuser Tara Reade defecting to Russia, other than to call her claims "baseless."
‘Every Step of the Way, They Underestimated Us’
David Cicilline has some critical parting words for the CEOs of Big Tech and even the leaders of his own party.
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US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years. The announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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Filipino cuisine gets a nod in one of the U.S.'s highest culinary honors
Three Filipino restaurants have been nominated for James Beard Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world.
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Danny Masterson, ‘That ’70s Show’ actor, found guilty of rape | CNN
A Los Angeles jury has found actor Danny Masterson guilty on two of the three counts of rape in a retrial on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
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Nordstrom delivers surprise profit as inventory woes ease
Nordstrom Inc posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Wednesday as better inventory control and demand from wealthy shoppers helped the company defy an inflation-driven slump in retail spending, sending its shares up 7% after hours.
American Airlines to appeal JetBlue alliance court ruling
American Airlines Group will appeal a U.S. court decision requiring it to end an alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp , American CEO Robert Isom said on Wednesday.
Pentagon leaders cancel drag show at a Nevada Air Force base
Air Force leaders approved the show at Nellis AFB in celebration of Pride Month, but Defense Secretary Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley said no.
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UN envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer to leave post in June
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Noeleen Heyzer, the U.N. special envoy for conflict-torn Myanmar, will be leaving the job in June, the United Nations announced Wednesday.
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Debt ceiling deal could fuel Biden economy's problems
The threat of more banking turmoil heightens the chances that the economy could slip into a recession heading into the presidential election year.
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GOP seeks new Taliban sanctions for human rights abuses nearly two years after Afghanistan withdrawal
A group of Republican Senators are set to introduce a bill that will increase sanctions on the Taliban as the terrorist group expands after the U.S. left Afghanistan.
House Oversight chair prepares to hold FBI director in contempt over document in Biden probe
Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky, said the panel will vote on holding Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over a document the panel is seeking for its investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings.
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A June skip jumps to the fore following latest Fed comments
Federal Reserve officials including the vice chair-designate pointed towards a rate hike "skip" in June, prompting a quick reversal of market expectations for another hike as the U.S. central bank weighed the value of caution against still strong inflation data.
Veteran character actor John Beasley, who appeared in the TV drama 'Everwood,' dies at 79
John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama “Everwood” and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, has died
Former San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin takes new job, won't run for office
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco's polarizing former top prosecutor announced Wednesday he will not run for his old job, choosing instead to serve as executive director of a new criminal law research and advocacy center at University of California, Berkeley's law school.
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Al Pacino, 83, is set to become a father again | CNN
Hollywood actor Al Pacino is set to become a father again at the age of 83, with his 29-year old girlfriend Noor Alfallah expecting a child, his representative confirmed to CNN.
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Lawyer arrested in over decade-old rapes after being identified by genetic genealogy
Matthew J. Nilo has been arrested in connection with several Boston sexual assaults in 2007 and 2008. Officials were able to identify him using genetic genealogy.
Comey calls Trump a threat to 'rule of law' weeks after Durham report blasted FBI's 'fidelity to the law'
Former FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday on MSNBC that former President Donald Trump would pose a "serious threat" to the rule of law in the U.S. if re-elected.
While COVID and RSV rates were decreasing this spring, a lesser-known virus was on the rise
While cases of COVID-19 and RSV were trending downward during the spring, there was another respiratory virus that was on the rise, CDC data shows.
Sleep apnea linked to smaller brain volume, study finds | CNN
A part of the brain connected to memory shrank in people with severe sleep apnea — but only when they also had signs of amyloid plaques, a new study found.
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Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in most cases. In a 6-3 ruling on Wednesday, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor...
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How a medical recoding may limit cancer patients' options for breast reconstruction
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
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Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants. Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union is now close to declaring itself “smoke free” — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population. Some experts give credit to...
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FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, the second such shot approved for the common virus.
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FDA flags issues at Coherus partner's China plant for cancer drug
Coherus BioSciences Inc said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had flagged three observations at its partner's manufacturing site in China when the agency was conducting inspections related to its experimental cancer drug.
California advances fentanyl bills focused on prevention, increased penalties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have advanced more than a dozen bills aiming to address the fentanyl crisis, including some that would impose harsher prison sentences for dealers, ahead of a critical deadline this week.
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Teen birthrates hit another record low as progress starts to slow
As teen birthrates fall, rates among women over 40 continue to rise, a CDC report finds.
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J&J faces new trial over talc cancer claims, amid settlement push
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday faced the first trial in almost two years over claims that asbestos in its baby powder and other talc products causes cancer, as it seeks to settle thousands of similar cases in bankruptcy court.
Democrats in Congress reintroduce bill to break down mental health stigmas among Asian Americans
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have faced "a growing mental health crisis in recent years," including youth suicides, said Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif.
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U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal
Ohio has become the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use, following a voter-approved ballot initiative.
Cyberattack forces Idaho hospital to send ambulances elsewhere | CNN Politics
A hospital in Idaho has been diverting ambulances to other hospitals for more than 24 hours because of a cyberattack, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Wednesday in the latest example of a hacking incident complicating health care in the US.
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Abbott accuses one of its former scientists of trade-secrets theft in US court
Healthcare company Abbott Laboratories on Tuesday sued one of its former scientists, accusing him in U.S. court of "secretly downloading" sensitive corporate files containing competitive information about nutrition products.
Exercise of any amount could help increase pain tolerance, new study finds
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular exercise is an effective way to reduce or prevent chronic pain without the use of medication.
Georgia's highest court rules state lactation consultant law is unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court has ruled that a law that requires people who provide lactation care and services to be licensed by the state and only allows people who have obtained a specific certification to obtain a license violates the state Constitution.
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Argentina eases access to 'morning after pill', broadening reproductive rights
Argentina will no longer require a prescription to obtain emergency contraception, commonly known as the 'morning after pill', the government said on Wednesday, broadening reproductive rights in the traditionally conservative South American country.
FDA issues warning about some compounded versions of semaglutide for diabetes, weight loss | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday about compounded versions of the drug semaglutide, which is approved for treatment of diabetes and excess weight.
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In Canada, each cigarette will get a warning label: 'poison in every puff'
Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes. The move was first announced last year by Health Canada. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett says the bold step aims to help people kick the habit by making health...
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Nevada governor signs new abortion protections into law
Gov. Joe Lombardo joined a small group of elected Republicans moving in a different direction from the national party on the issue.
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