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Death of Henry Kissinger met with polarized reaction around the world
TOKYO (AP) — A polarized reaction poured in Thursday to the death of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who managed to galvanize global attention decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in American history. Kissinger, who died Wednesday in Connecticut at 100, was praised as a skilled defender of U.S. interests by world leaders. On social media he was widely called a war criminal who left lasting damage throughout the world.
Trump financial watchdog tells judge about $40 million in previously unreported transfers
The Trump Organization is under financial monitoring as part of a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General against Donald Trump, the firm, and two sons.
Freed Israeli hostages tell families of beatings and death threats
Israeli women and children on their return from Hamas captivity in Gaza speak of being beaten and threatened with death, moved from place to place and forced to whisper during weeks spent with little to do, their families say.
Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump
With time running out, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are increasingly outsourcing central parts of their campaigns.
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House Republicans push to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry to compel testimony but lack the votes | CNN Politics
House Republicans are pushing to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to multiple senior GOP sources – a shift designed to strengthen their position against the White House and the president’s son, as the stakes for obtaining key documents and testimony reach a...
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Israel-Gaza updates: Israel says ground operation underway in southern Gaza
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Lawmakers can 'vote their conscience' on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos this week.
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Police and pro-Palestinian protesters clash in New York City - Washington Examiner
Police clashed with a large number of pro-Palestinian protesters in New York City during a tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center. The New York City Police Department confirmed to the Washington Examiner that they were aware of multiple protests in the city and that Wednesday was a planned...
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Influential GOP donors are betting their millions on Haley in a new push to beat Trump | CNN Politics
Welcome to the new Never Trump.
www.cnn.comHenry Kissinger was a trusted confidant to President Nixon until the bitter, bizarre end
Until the bitter end, Henry Kissinger was one of the trusted few in the tight circle of a distrusting President Richard Nixon.
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Speaker Johnson singed by a blast of conservative fury
The right's ire toward the Louisiana Republican isn't universal. But it's growing: One member called him a "joke," and another deemed his performance "plummeting."
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Elon Musk tells off ‘blackmailing’ advertisers for leaving X: ‘Go f*** yourself’ - Washington Examiner
Tech mogul Elon Musk slammed advertisers for leaving X, formerly known as Twitter, because of posts on his social media platform. "Don't advertise," Musk said while speaking at the 2023 DealBook Summit in New York on Wednesday. WHY GOOGLE IS KILLING OFF MILLIONS OF ACCOUNTS STARTING THIS WEEK...
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Trump will attend super PAC fundraiser instead of 4th GOP primary debate | CNN Politics
While GOP presidential hopefuls duke it out on stage at the fourth Republican primary debate in Alabama next week, former President Donald Trump will attend a fundraiser in Hallandale Beach, Florida, to raise money for MAGA, Inc., the super PAC supporting his candidacy, multiple sources told CNN.
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Henry Kissinger: Divisive diplomat who shaped world affairs
President Nixon's foreign affairs guru declared power to be the "ultimate aphrodisiac".
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VP Kamala Harris ducks questions on TikTok, Elon Musk antisemitic post
The White House has repeatedly condemned Musk's antisemitic rhetoric and supported a proposal to ban TikTok.
Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to an attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission
Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to a challenge to how the Securities and Exchange Commission fights fraud, in a case that could have far-reaching effects on other regulatory agencies.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson has "reservations" about expelling George Santos, says members should "vote their conscience"
"There are people of good faith who make an argument, both pro and con, for the expulsion resolution for Santos," the Louisiana Republican said.
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Analysis: Why extending the Israel-Hamas truce won’t be easy
Mediators are locked in hectic parleys to extend the pause in fighting, but it’s becoming harder for Israel to agree.
Elon Musk curses out advertisers who left X over antisemitic content
Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to "Go fork yourself" in a fiery Wednesday interview.
Elon Musk launches profane attack on X advertisers
The billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars, claiming they will kill X.
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President Joe Biden crosses himself after mentioning Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado, follows with political attack
President Joe Biden sharply criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert in her congressional district, attacking her directly for several minutes during his 23-minute long speech.
www.cbsnews.comDeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in a faceoff between two White House aspirants
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in a nationally televised event on Thursday night.
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Attorney warned Trump 'it's going to be a crime' if he didn't comply with subpoena for classified docs: Sources
A lawyer for Donald Trump told investigators she warned Trump that not complying with a subpoena to return all classified documents is "going to be a crime," sources say.
One American woman freed, but one still remains held in Gaza as expiration of truce nears - Washington Examiner
An American woman is among 14 hostages Hamas released late Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning local time, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al Ansari announced. The woman's release means there is only one other American woman held by Hamas, or another Gaza-based terrorist group...
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Why is North Korea saying it's watching the White House?
Long spied on by its more tech-advanced enemies, Pyongyang says it can now do the same.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's political director leaving to join Trump campaign
Brian Swensen, who served as Ramaswamy's national political director since the spring, confirmed to CBS News he is leaving.
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Freed Israeli hostages tell families of ordeal in Gaza captivity
Most captives released during a six-day-old truce have been rushed to hospitals in Israel.
Arizona officials who refused to canvass election results are indicted by grand jury
The indictment marks a rare instance of criminally prosecuting people connected to the vote canvassing being dragged out last year in six Arizona counties.
www.politico.comPennsylvania is trying to help voters avoid mistakes that would invalidate their mail ballot
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown out in 2024's presidential election and beyond.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene reintroduces impeachment push against Mayorkas: 'Lost the trust' of Americans
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene has re-introduced articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border.
Henry Kissinger dead at 100: Nixon secretary of state and giant of US diplomacy dies - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential statesmen of the 20th century, has died at age 100. Kissinger served as secretary of state under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford from 1969 to 1977. While in the position, he played a central role in opening up...
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Global warming is from human activity, not sea volcanos or El Niño | Fact check
U.S. forests and other land-based ecosystems only absorb about 12% of CO2 emissions. Global warming is caused by human greenhouse gas emissions.
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Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100, Kissinger Associates, Inc said in a statement.
Louisiana's tough-on-crime governor-elect announces new leaders of state police, national guard
Louisiana Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has announced steps that he says are aimed at fulfilling a promise to prioritize fighting crime in the state.
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Liat Beinin Atzili: US citizen among 16 Hamas hostages released
Two dual US-Israeli citizens have so far been released as part of a Qatari-brokered ceasefire in Gaza.
www.bbc.comCongress is eying immigration limits as GOP demands border changes in swap for Biden overseas aid
Republican demands to stop the flow of migrants at the Mexico-U.S. border have left Congress scrambling.
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Cardinal Raymond Burke: Pope Francis to evict US critic from Vatican
He also plans to revoke the salary of Cardinal Raymond Burke who opposes him on contraception and homosexuality.
www.bbc.comTotal GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated in the day
The nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising dates for U.S. nonprofits, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
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Bank official flagged Hunter Biden Chinese payments as ‘unusual,’ Comer says - Washington Examiner
A bank investigator raised concerns internally in 2018 about payments Hunter Biden received from a Chinese company, saying the activity on his accounts appeared "unusual," according to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY). The investigator, who was a bank employee and Bank...
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Confidence in US presidency hits lowest point ever as Trump leads Biden in 2024 rematch: survey
The annual Reagan National Defense Survey found that confidence in the U.S. presidency has hit its lowest point ever under President Joe Biden.
Harris is expected to attend COP28 after pushback over Biden skipping summit, source says | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend a global climate summit in Dubai, according to a source familiar with the plans, following pushback over President Joe Biden skipping the opening of the gathering this week.
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Antisemitism in US a 'five-alarm fire' amid Israel-Hamas war, Senator Schumer says
The rise in antisemitism since the start of the Israel-Hamas war has reached a crisis point in the United States, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned on Wednesday, saying it threatens the safety of Jews worldwide and the future of Israel.
Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite earlier Biden comment
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told lawmakers that the White House is not seeking to place conditions on U.S. military assistance to Israel.
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November 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
Eight more hostages were released from Gaza and 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails Thursday, the seventh day of a temporary and uneasy truce between Israel and Hamas that is set to expire in a few hours.
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Trump attorney warned of consequences for not complying with classified documents subpoena: Report - Washington Examiner
An attorney for former President Donald Trump reportedly warned him last year that "it's going to be a crime" if he didn't comply with a subpoena in the classified documents case. ABC News reported that Jennifer Little, one of Trump's attorneys, told special counsel Jack Smith that she "very...
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Henry Kissinger: Nobel Prize-winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100
An ‘enigmatic realist’ who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China.
Video of Ocasio-Cortez talking about cease-fire is a deepfake | Fact check
A video purportedly showing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussing a ceasefire is a deepfake alteration of a video on another topic.
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Google and Canada reach deal to avert news ban over Online News Act
Google planned to remove news links in Canada over a law forcing tech firms to pay news for news content.
www.bbc.comTruce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the truce was being extended under the same terms as in the past. The truce was set to expire Thursday morning.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO backing of Haley as Trump alternative draws fire from GOP rivals
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday backed GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley as an alternative to former President Donald Trump, which drew criticism from Haley's Republican rivals.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Kissinger's power under Presidents Nixon and Ford grew during Watergate, and dominated foreign policy as the U.S. extricated itself from Vietnam.
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Photos: Rosalynn Carter remembered by family, political figures in three days of memorial events
Wednesday's private burial and funeral marked the third and final day of memorial events for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
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NRCC releases spoofed ‘Spotify Wrapped’ review criticizing Hakeem Jeffries as minority leader - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — National Republicans are hitting out against Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), using the recently trending "Spotify Wrapped" layout to paint the Democratic leader as an inefficient leader. The National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out its own Wrapped review for...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSouth Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world’s most dangerous regions
The alliance with the United States has allowed South Korea to build a strong democracy with citizens confident Washington would protect them if North Korea ever acted on its dream of unifying the peninsula under its own rule.
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Columbia University protesters interrupt Clinton’s class: ‘Hillary, Hillary, you can’t hide! You are supporting genocide!’ - Washington Examiner
Columbia University students staged another walkout and subsequent sit-in protest during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's "Inside the Situation Room" class on Wednesday. In footage captured by Ifrah Maskan, the former first lady and her teaching partner Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo, who...
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More Americans than ever think US headed in wrong direction as Congress' approval near rock bottom: survey
The annual Reagan National Defense Survey found that a vast majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction as Congress' approval rating remains near rock bottom.
New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military
US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas.
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi freed by Israel
The 22-year-old was arrested earlier this month over an Instagram post her family say she did not write.
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Views on China as 'enemy' of the US grow, many support military buildup to deter Taiwan invasion: survey
The annual Reagan National Defense Survey shows a majority of Americans view China as the greatest enemy facing the U.S., and would support military intervention to defend Taiwan.
Morning Bid: Treasuries on cusp of best month since 2008
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
Johnson draws hard line on Senate's border-Ukraine dealmaking
The speaker wants stricter border policies that Democrats are almost certain to reject.
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Jill Biden unveils White House ice rink
Snoopy and an Olympic skating gold medalist attended the opening.
www.cbsnews.comSome OPEC+ members will cut the oil that they send to the world to try to boost prices
Saudi Arabia will extend a cut in the amount of oil it sends to the world after a series of reductions by members of the OPEC+ alliance.
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US destroyer shoots down drone launched from Yemen over Red Sea - Washington Examiner
A U.S. Navy destroyer in the Red Sea shot down an Iranian drone that was launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen on Wednesday.The USS Carney deemed the drone, which was identified as an Iranian-made KAS-04, to be a threat and shot it down over water, the latest in a series of aggressive actions...
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Court filings reveal secret agreement between Biden admin, eco groups seeking to tear down key power source
The Biden administration floated tearing down key hydropower dams in Washington, according to a secret court mediation made publicly available Wednesday.
Henry Kissinger, controversial statesman who influenced U.S. foreign policy for decades, has died
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
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Another American hostage is free. But families of US hostages in Gaza want more to come home
Families of the American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza say time is running out. They question why more Americans haven't been released so far.
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California 'refugees' to bash Newsom at DeSantis press conference ahead of 'Hannity' debate
Ahead of Thursday's debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Florida's attorney general will hold a press conference featuring California "refugees."
UN commission to investigate Hamas sexual violence, appeal for evidence
A U.N. commission of inquiry investigating war crimes on both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict will focus on sexual violence by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and is about to launch an appeal for evidence, its chair told Reuters on Wednesday.
Five things to know about Henry Kissinger, a dominant figure in global affairs in the 1970s
Here are five things to know about former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday at age 100.
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Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perry’s vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election
A federal appeals court on Wednesday released previously secret text messages from Perry — only to remove them from the public docket later in the day.
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US, European officials crack down on crypto service accused of laundering money for North Korean leaders | CNN Politics
The US Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned a cryptocurrency service accused of helping launder millions of dollars for the North Korean regime.
www.cnn.comUkraine insists it sees no sign of NATO war fatigue even as fighting and weapons supplies stall
Ukraine's foreign minister insists that NATO allies are showing no sign of war fatigue and remain committed to helping his country defend itself against Russia.
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"Whale hunting": Inside Deutsche Bank's pursuit of business with Trump
"We are whale hunting," banker Rosemary Vrablic wrote to Deustche Bank executives in a 2011 email, referring to efforts to bring in Trump business.
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Exclusive: Syrians lead push to create global chemical weapons tribunal
Illegal chemical weapons attacks killed and injured thousands during Syria's civil war, many of them children, but more than a decade later the perpetrators go unpunished.
Deal on global climate damages likely to be struck Thursday at COP28
The agreement was expected at the opening of the summit, five diplomats told POLITICO — leaving delegates with one less thing to argue about.
www.politico.comNRCC releases spoofed ‘Spotify Wrapped’ review criticizing Hakeem Jeffries as minority leader - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — National Republicans are hitting out against Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), using the recently trending "Spotify Wrapped" layout to paint the Democratic leader as an inefficient leader. The National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out its own Wrapped review for...
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GOP senators, House conservatives call for 'fiscal sanity' and stronger border security
GOP senators and members of the House Freedom Caucus are urging conservative fiscal priorities and stricter immigration policy along the southern border.
Opening arguments begin in trial of 2 paramedics charged in connection with Elijah McClain's death
Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec were the Aurora Fire and Rescue paramedics who injected McClain with 500 milligrams (mg) of ketamine on Aug. 24, 2019.
Progressive US lawmakers renew calls for ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza
With pause in Gaza war set to expire, Congress members gathered outside White House in call to stop the bloodshed.
This holiday season's coolest ice rink may be on the White House lawn
Decades after Peggy Fleming skated on a holiday ice rink at the White House, another temporary rink is on the South Lawn. This one's for kids.
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Canada is seeking more cooperation from India in light of US allegations
Canada on Wednesday pressed India to cooperate in an investigation of the murder of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia after the U.S. revealed it had foiled an assassination attempt against a Sikh separatist on its soil.
Evangelical leader says DeSantis can 'upend' Trump in Iowa Caucus | Fox News Video
The FAMiLY Leader president and CEO Bob Vander Plaats joins 'Your World with Neil Cavuto' to discuss the 2024 GOP presidential primaries.
Comer points to Dems' treatment of Bannon in claiming Hunter Biden subpoena hypocrisy
A demand for a public hearing instead of a closed-door deposition for Hunter Biden was rebuffed by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer.
UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat
Sunak accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “grandstand” over the disputed Parthenon Marbles.
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U.S. charges Indian national with plotting to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
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Menendez slams Chris Murphy and Senate border group for lacking Hispanic members - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) blasted the senators negotiating a border security package on Wednesday for not including any minority colleagues in their working group, arguing that Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) lacks credibility on this topic. Menendez, who has been ostracized since being federally...
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Top general launches investigation into allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
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No conditions on future Israel aid despite Biden’s ‘worthwhile thought’ quip
The White House stance could put the president on a collision course with members of his own party.
www.politico.comHouse Republicans push to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry to compel testimony but lack the votes | CNN Politics
House Republicans are pushing to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to multiple senior GOP sources – a shift designed to strengthen their position against the White House and the president’s son, as the stakes for obtaining key documents and testimony reach a...
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Six-planet solar system in perfect synchrony has been found in the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra
CIA reminds staff about social media posts after CIA officer shares pro-Palestinian image
The Central Intelligence Agency sent a reminder to staff about social media posts after a CIA officer shared a pro-Palestinian image two weeks following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Japan suspends its Osprey flights after the fatal crash of a US Air Force aircraft
Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.
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India implicated in New York assassination plot, prosecutors say
U.S. officials became aware last spring of the plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader.
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Arizona county officials charged with conspiring to delay 2022 election results
An Arizona grand jury indicted local Republican officials Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby with interfering in last year's midterm elections.
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Jailed without charge: How Israel holds thousands of Palestinian prisoners
Israel has called Palestinians released under a truce with Hamas violent ‘terrorists.’ But most haven’t been charged.
Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to force another Mayorkas impeachment vote
She made a similar move earlier this month, which ended with eight Republicans voting with Democrats to refer it to committee.
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NATO backs Ukraine as Western leaders argue war going better than realized - Washington Examiner
NATO powers renewed their “enduring commitment” to support Ukraine in the war with Russia and its prospective entry into the trans-Atlantic alliance.“Some are questioning whether the United States and other NATO Allies should continue to stand with Ukraine as we enter the second winter of...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPanama's high court declared a mining contract unconstitutional. Here's what's happening next
Panama’s Supreme Court unanimously declared that legislation granting a Canadian copper mine a 20-year concession was unconstitutional.
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When is the Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis debate? How to watch, moderators, topics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom will battle it out in Alpharetta, Georgia in "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate."
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Taiwan urges elderly, young to avoid China visits due to respiratory illnesses
Taiwan's health ministry on Thursday urged the elderly, very young and those with poor immunity to avoid travel to China due to the recent increase in respiratory illnesses there.
Black voters in South Carolina feel Democratic Party has 'failed them,' strategists warn
South Carolina Democrats warned that Black voters were questioning their loyalty to the Democratic Party as President Biden continues to struggle in the polls.
'It feels like a matter of survival': Schumer delivers powerful, personal remarks on rise of antisemitism
Schumer called the rise in violence against Jewish people "a five-alarm fire that must be extinguished."
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Tuberville considers dropping some military holds 'soon, but not today'
The Alabama conservative told colleagues that he will find a solution in order to head off a vote that would circumvent his blockade, according to multiple sources.
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Famous authors' lawsuit against ChatGPT developer gets underway
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday will hold the first hearing in a closely watched case about copyright concerns raised by artificial intelligence.
Four Palestinians including 8-year-old killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Four Palestinians, including an 8-year-old boy and a 15-year-old male as well as two senior militant commanders, were killed on Wednesday by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian official news agency WAFA said.
Political world reacts to divisive life and legacy of Henry Kissinger
Current and former politicians, mostly on the right, weighed in on the former secretary of state's tactics and policies, which influenced international relations for decades.
www.nbcnews.comA look at what to expect as latest UN climate talks get under way in oil-rich UAE
Countries hope to agree on new ways to keep the planet from catastrophic heating by the end of the century.
apnews.comDivisions leave Florida’s House Republicans powerless
The lack of a cohesive delegation has allowed attention-seeking lawmakers to act on their own.
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House Speaker Johnson to meet with Senate GOP leaders amid escalating border, Ukraine talks
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will join Senate Republican leaders for a crucial meeting Wednesday on the $106 billion national security aid package.
Top House Republican suggests impeachment inquiry vote is coming
Majority Whip Tom Emmer made the announcement Wednesday during a private conference meeting.
www.politico.comAn Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say
An Indian government official directed a $100,000 plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City, U.S. authorities said.
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Mark Cuban has 'no plans' to run for president next year, says he wants more family time
In 2016, Mark Cuban teased a potential run for president before eventually endorsing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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As Biden attacks, Democratic Boebert challenger clings to middle on energy - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is taking on Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) directly, promoting his economic vision in her congressional district as she stares at a competitive reelection bid. Her opponent, Democrat Adam Frisch, is taking a more guarded approach. The president toured the world’s largest wind...
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'Ghost forests' threaten New Jersey's water, ecosystem
New Jersey's forests are in a crisis as the crucial Atlantic white cedar trees are dying and causing an ecological ripple.
Texas man who threatened Georgia election officials is sentenced to 2 years in prison
Chad Christopher Stark had pleaded guilty in connection with posting a Craigslist ad that referred to putting “an end to the lives” of several Georgia election officials.
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FBI special agent carjacked in Washington, D.C.
An FBI special agent was carjacked at gunpoint in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
Hurt, scared but free now. Palestinian boy recalls abuse in Israeli prison
Mohammad Salhab Tamimi, 18, was returned to his family on Tuesday as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange deal.
Asia stocks close strongest month since January on upbeat outlook
Asian stocks rose on Thursday to clock their strongest performance in 10 months, as investor sentiment warmed on a relatively benign global interest rates outlook and signs of economic recovery.
Taiwan president: China too 'overwhelmed' to consider invasion
China's leadership is too "overwhelmed" with its internal problems to consider an invasion of Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said in an interview with the New York Times.
Israel likens Hamas to the Islamic State group. But the comparison misses the mark in key ways
The Israeli mantra that Hamas is ISIS ignores the home-grown origins and base of support for Hamas in Palestinian society
apnews.comUK health insurance rates to soar on surging claims-industry experts
Health insurance rates in Britain are likely to soar by at least 20% next year due to the surging number and cost of claims, industry advisers say.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. Here's how his replacement will be chosen
Now that George Santos has been expelled, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to call a special election and the party leaders will pick nominees to replace him.
Mark Cuban selling his majority stake in Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson
The widow of GOP donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson said she hopes to build on the NBA team's "success and legacy in Dallas and beyond."
www.nbcnews.comBarcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say
Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain have gone in effect as authorities in Catalonia say that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months.
apnews.comTrump backs Adams, Cuomo in sexual misconduct lawsuits
Trump has faced several allegations of sexual misconduct over the years.
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Inheritance money in dispute after death of woman who made millions off T-rex remains
For years, the the massive mostly-intact dinosaur skeleton that came to be known as Sue the T-rex was at the center of a legal battle
NYC congestion pricing draft shows costly commute, especially for New Jersey drivers
The plan aims to ease traffic while helping fund the MTA.
www.politico.comLive updates | Two Israeli hostages are released after Hamas and Israel extend their cease-fire
A temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war has been extended another day, according to mediator Qatar.
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Nikki Haley compares Trump to Biden in 2024 attack - Washington Examiner
Former Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley accused former President Donald Trump of hiding from the debate stage and using tactics similar to those of President Joe Biden. Haley accused Trump of not confronting other GOP presidential candidates and fought back against accusations by some...
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Henry Kissinger remembered as influential statesman, 'war criminal'
Henry Kissinger, who helped negotiate an end to the Vietnam War, was also criticized for U.S. policies that supported brutal regimes.
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House GOP appears to have the votes to expel Santos
An internal POLITICO whip count found nearly 90 House Republicans say they plan or are likely to support voting to boot the New York Republican.
www.politico.comUS economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government said in an upgrade from its previous estimate.
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Brazil increases northern border military presence amid Venezuela-Guyana spat -ministry
Brazil "has intensified defensive actions" along its northern border as it monitors a territorial dispute between its neighbors, Guyana and Venezuela, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday.
Biden promotes economic agenda in Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Colorado district
The president zeroed in on Boebert and the GOP's opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Israeli ex-hostage says she confronted Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza tunnel
An 85-year-old Israeli woman abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 and set free two weeks later said she met its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar while in captivity and asked him how he was not ashamed for having acted violently against peace activists like herself.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/29/2023
Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street as drops in several Big Tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market.
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Meta Platforms' paid ad-free service is targeted in EU consumer groups' complaint
Meta Platforms' paid no-ads subscription service, which it rolled out in Europe this month, breaches EU consumer laws, Europe's largest consumer group said on Thursday as it took its grievance to consumer protection authorities.
Fears grow for youngest Gaza hostage after Hamas claims 3 family members killed in Israeli bombing
Israel's military said Wednesday it was assessing a claim by the militant group that 10-month-old Kfir, his 4-year-old brother, Ariel, and their mother, Shiri Bibas, had been killed.
www.nbcnews.comLeaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
In a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked Biden administration document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams.
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Supreme Court questions federal agencies’ ability to serve as judge and jury - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of the Securities and Exchange Commission's powers to conduct in-house adjudications without juries in a case that could disrupt the administrative state.Justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday involving hedge fund manager and conservative radio...
www.washingtonexaminer.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $1.45 to $77.86 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose $1.42 to $83.10 per barrel.Wholesale gasoline for December delivery rose 5 cents to $2.28 a gallon.
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Opponents want Montana drag ban declared unconstitutional without a trial
The law bans people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, even if the performances do not include sexual content.
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GOP skeptic outlines blueprint for convincing House Republicans on new Ukraine aid
Mike Garcia laid out the potential solution in a new memo obtained by POLITICO and plans to circulate it among House Republicans.
www.politico.comA US Navy plane went into a Hawaii bay. Underwater video shows its tires are touching a coral reef
Tires from a large airplane that's been stuck in a Hawaii bay for more than a week are resting on parts of a reef, according to the released by the U.S. Navy.
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Koch endorsement shows donor class still prefers Trump to populist alternative - Washington Examiner
Seven years ago, Republican donors failed to coalesce around an alternative to Donald Trump, allowing a candidate who was under 30% nationally as late as February 2016 to walk away with the nomination as a divided field could never top his celebrity power. This cycle, Trump is in a stronger...
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Singapore, Zurich world's most expensive cities - EIU
Singapore and Zurich tied for the world's most expensive city this year, followed by Geneva, New York and Hong Kong, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said on Thursday as it cautioned that the global cost-of-living crisis was not yet over.
Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness
With her husband Jimmy Carter as a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday at her funeral.
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How hedge funds view the fate of king dollar
After making hay when a summer bond rout propelled the U.S. dollar to 10-month highs, hedge funds are now pondering what lies ahead for the greenback.
Suspected victim of serial killer identified nearly 50 years after his murder, authorities say
The suspected victim of a convicted serial killer on death row has been identified nearly 50 years after his body was found near a California trail, authorities said.
Railroad company sued after derailment and chemical spill in Kentucky
Two people in Rockcastle County alleged that they were exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals from a train derailment last week.
www.nbcnews.comOpponents want judge to declare Montana drag reading ban unconstitutional without requiring a trial
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A group of people, organizations and businesses opposed to a law that restricts drag performances and bans drag reading events at public schools and libraries asked a federal judge to declare Montana's law unconstitutional without requiring a trial.
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Lawmakers warn Hill leaders against linking surveillance program to massive defense bill
The group warned attaching a short-term extension to the NDAA would “undermine the credibility of any legislation employed for this reauthorization.”
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China's factories fall deeper into contraction, more policy support expected
China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month in November and at a quicker pace, suggesting more stimulus will be needed to shore up economic growth and restore confidence that the authorities can ably support industry.
Hundreds of thousands in North Carolina will be added to Medicaid rolls this week
Full Medicaid coverage starts this week for hundreds of thousands of uninsured adults in North Carolina.
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Democrats look to take momentum from Virginia win into 2024 statehouse fights
After Democratic wins in Virginia, both parties chart paths forward through legislative elections across the country in 2024.
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Musk says Cybertrucks will begin deliveries Thursday following manufacturing woes and delays - Washington Examiner
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's new Cybertrucks will start deliveries on Thursday. His announcement comes a day after reports of difficulties with the design and production of the novel new vehicle. BIDEN'S 'PATHETIC' NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMPAIGN ALLOWING DEAN PHILLIPS TO MAKE A 'SPLASH'...
www.washingtonexaminer.comStudy says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people.
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Mediators are locked in hectic parleys to extend the pause in fighting, but it’s becoming harder for Israel to agree.
Proud Boy Jan. 6 defendant who shot at law enforcement is sentenced to prison
Nathan Pelham got into a standoff with law enforcement this year after he learned he was being charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
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Trump's gift to Florida Democrats
They will use his latest call to repeal Obamacare against Republicans.
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Jackson, Mississippi, adopts next-of-kin notification policy after people were buried without families knowing
Death notification policies are standard for police departments, but Jackson didn't have one until this month.
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Appetite for stocks drives VIX options as investors guard portfolios
Renewed appetite for stocks is helping to drive investors' interest in volatility-linked options that could buffer their portfolios against stock swings, putting those contracts on track for record trading volume this year.
Burning Man narrowly passes environmental inspection months after torrential rain upended festival
The organizers of the Burning Man festival narrowly passed their environmental inspection after mass torrential rains closed roads, jammed traffic and forced many to walk miles barefoot through muck, leaving trails of debris in the remote Nevada desert.
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