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Biden and Trump are tied in the polls. Democrats have mixed feelings about it.
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is polling even with President Joe Biden in a likely 2024 rematch, sparking mixed feelings among Democrats 14 months from Election Day. Some are alarmed by the neck-and-neck race, while Biden campaign officials and other allies downplay the recent polls as meaningless this early in the cycle.
Russian regional vote delivers strong result for Putin amid claims of rigging
The overwhelming vote across Russia and in annexed regions for the dominance of Putin's United Russia party delivered on the Kremlin's message that Putin is by far the strongest guarantor of stability.
'Perfect storm' brewing in House, Colorado Republican says
"Kevin McCarthy, the speaker, has made promises on each of those issues to different groups. And now it is all coming due at the same time," Rep. Ken Buck said.
www.politico.comRussian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers and target Kyiv
Two foreign aid workers have reportedly been killed in eastern Ukraine when Russian shelling hit a van carrying a team of four working with a Ukrainian NGO.
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Trump’s post-presidential office is hiding in plain sight
For a man who likes his name in lights, his government-funded post-presidential office is as nondescript as they come.
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CBS News poll finds Democrats are satisfied with — but not as enthusiastic about — Kamala Harris
Many are still unfamiliar with Kamala Harris' work as vice president.
www.cbsnews.comBiden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
President Joe Biden says his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi isn't about trying to start a “cold war” with China.
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Christie vows to 'follow' Trump if he skips the next GOP debates: 'Wherever he goes, I’ll go'
"I’m going to follow him around the country,” Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said. “Wherever he goes, I’ll go. And we’ll wind up talking.”
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Morocco earthquake updates: Over 2,900 killed in rare, powerful quake
The death toll has continued to climb in the wake of the rare and powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco Friday night.
9/11 remembered: On 22nd anniversary, lawmakers honor those lost
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was among the lawmakers honoring the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, on the eve of the 22nd anniversary of the fateful day.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew poll finds California voters resoundingly oppose cash reparations for slavery
California voters oppose the idea of the state offering cash payments to the descendants of enslaved African Americans by a 2-to-1 margin, according to the results of a new poll.
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul slams Tommy Tuberville’s military blockade as a 'national security problem'
The Alabama Republican is "paralyzing the Department of Defense,” said McCaul, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Ken Buck warns of 'perfect storm' coming for McCarthy after recess
Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) described the "perfect storm" awaiting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy this month when the House of Representatives reconvenes after its August recess.
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5 takeaways from Joe Biden's trip to the G20 and Vietnam | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is nearing the end of a whirlwind trip to India and Vietnam for a series of high-profile meetings aimed at countering China’s influence in the developing world.
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'Ridiculous': Kamala Harris rejects claim Democrats want abortion rights until birth
Vice President Kamala Harris rejected claims from some Republican officials that Democrats want to allow abortions up until a person gives birth.
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G20 summit showcases India's global clout and press freedom worries
In a rare departure from the usual protocol, not a single independent journalist was allowed to cover Biden’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday night.
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Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic 'crisis' makes Taiwan invasion less likely
The talks at the New Delhi G20 summit were the highest-level meeting between China and the United States in nearly 10 months, when Biden and President Xi Jinping spoke at last year's G20 meeting in Indonesia.
Fauci: We ‘need to be prepared’ for likely Covid uptick this winter
The infectious disease expert said he does not expect to see a federal mask mandate.
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Chris Christie slams Vivek Ramaswamy as 'a guy who lives in his own world'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday that Vivek Ramaswamy "is not a serious candidate for president of the United States."
www.washingtonexaminer.comJoe and Hunter Biden: A Bond Forged by Trauma, Tragedy and Ambition
WASHINGTON — Earlier this summer, President Joe Biden was feeling hopeful. His son Hunter Biden’s lawyers had struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors on tax and gun charges, and it seemed to the president that the long legal ordeal would finally be over. But when the agreement collapsed in...
'Military families as political pawns': Nikki Haley knocks Tommy Tuberville for blocking promotions
2024 presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley went after GOP Sen. Tuberville's ongoing protest, calling it a "mistake."
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Ukraine: Americans back most U.S. steps for Ukraine as Republicans grow more split, CBS News poll finds
Republicans are increasingly divided over sending aid to Ukraine, though big majorities of Americans continue to support it.
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Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
India’s G20 win hides bitter divisions between the West and Global South
Host India has succeeded in getting together a joint G20 declaration, but it hides divisions among member states.
The Debrief with David Mark: Why is Nikki Haley rising in the polls?
Washington Examiner magazine editor David Mark joins political and investigative reporter Sarah Bedford to discuss the reason behind the rise in the polls for 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, her views on Ukraine, and why Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is not able to catch up with voters…
www.washingtonexaminer.comA US Navy veteran got unexpected help while jailed in Iran. Once released, he repaid the favor
A Navy veteran who was jailed in Iran for several years recently repaid the generosity of a fellow inmate who helped him behind bars.
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What Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo wrought: How a justice’s wife and a key activist started a movement
Thanks to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, a trove of so-called "dark money" was about to be unleashed. Two activists prepared to seize the moment.
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In Iowa, Trump and DeSantis take the campaign to the tailgate tent | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump both courted football fans at the Iowa vs. Iowa State game Saturday.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 565
As the war enters if 565th day, these are the main developments.
Democrats express frustration with Biden’s moribund poll numbers
Senate Democrats say President Biden’s moribund poll numbers are “concerning” and “frustrating,” but they are doubtful any messaging shift by the White House will change how voters view him before the 2024 election. They acknowledge the 80-year-old president’s biggest problem is his age, which...
Coons defends Biden amid poor polling as Sununu sticks with prediction Trump is in trouble
Chris Coons and Chris Sununu weighed in on the 2024 campaign ahead of what appears to be a likely rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Inside the talks leading to a step-down in the G20's Ukraine declaration | CNN Politics
After hundreds of hours of negotiations and more than a dozen drafts, representatives of the world’s richest nations faced a difficult choice late Friday evening: Accept watered-down language about Ukraine in a final G20 declaration, or have no declaration at all.
www.cnn.comAir Force Secretary Scorches Tommy Tuberville Over Military Promotion Blockade
Frank Kendall knocked Tuberville's "very disruptive" move as he continues to keep hundreds of military promotions on hold.
As concerns about McConnell, Biden's ages swirl, GOP senator calls for officials to share medical records
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy endorsed a "house rule" for elected officials and candidates to release their medical records.
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Families in Gaza have waited years to move into new homes. Political infighting is keeping them out.
The ongoing rivalry between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority is at the heart of the problem.
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Bill Cassidy teases openness to joining No Labels ticket in case of Biden-Trump rematch
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) indicated that he would be open to being involved with a third-party ticket in 2024 if former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are the nominees.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRFK Jr.: ‘We should be voting for a president who we expect to complete the term’
In an interview on NewsNation Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said people should be voting for “a president who we expect to complete the term.” Kennedy, a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, made the statement in response to a question about Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent statement of...
Stranded American caver arrives at base camp 2,300 feet below ground, Turkish officials say
The American caver stranded below ground in Turkey arrived at a base camp some 2,300 feet below ground early on Sunday morning, Turkish officials said.
‘I don’t want to contain China,’ Biden says in Beijing’s backyard
Biden is on the third day of his Asian trip that included stops in India for the G20 summit and Vietnam to upgrade the bilateral relationship.
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Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones?
Beijing is taking aim at Apple devices in the latest salvo in the US-China tech war.
Moroccan villagers mourn after earthquake brings destruction to their rural mountain home
Moroccans living in the village of Moulay Brahim are mourning neighbors who perished after a 6.8 earthquake destroyed buildings and lives.
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COVID numbers are rising again, but Fauci not predicting another 'tsunami' of deaths
Amid a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, health officials aren't "predicting that this is going to be a tsunami" of deaths, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday
At-home Covid testing: When to test and what your results mean
As Covid cases rise, here’s what you should know as you break out those rapid tests again.
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Nikki Haley slams Biden for not standing up to China
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has criticized President Joe Biden for his handling of the United States's stance with China.
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Harris on China: We need to lead
“It is about ensuring that we are protecting American interests," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
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Does a government shutdown affect Social Security? What to know as lawmakers brace for funding fights
If lawmakers don’t reach a spending compromise, the government could shut down, real risks could face the country. Here's what to know.
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Photos from Morocco earthquake zone show widespread devastation
At least 2,122 were killed and 2,421 injured when a powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Friday.
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Mossad chief accuses Iran of plotting deadly attacks, vows to hit perpetrators 'in heart' of Tehran
The head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency says Israel is prepared to strike “in the heart of Tehran” to track down the perpetrators of Iranian attempts to hit Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide.
apnews.comIn Post-Roe America, Nikki Haley Seeks a New Path on Abortion for GOP
In May 2016, Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina walked down the aisle of the statehouse, beaming and shaking hands, after signing legislation that would largely outlaw abortion in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Still, she wanted to be sure social conservatives knew where she stood. So...
Few customers but plenty of cash?: N Korean restaurants remain open in Laos
Restaurants should have closed and analysts say they suspect their only purpose is to ‘launder money’.
New Mexico governor's temporary ban on carrying guns in public meets resistance
Emergency orders were issued by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque.
Trump, the ultimate attention seeker, wages a campaign largely out of public view
The ex-president’s allies want his competition to drop out as they start focusing on Biden. But Trump’s team insists he’s not taking anything for granted.
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Chuck Todd hosts final Meet the Press, introduces Kristen Welker as new host
MSNBC anchor Chuck Todd announced Sunday was his last time hosting Meet the Press.
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After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation
The investigation was launched after a complaint named an ongoing trend of discrimination against "protected groups," including LGBTQ students.
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Rains from dying typhoon batter China for seventh day
Heavy rains from a typhoon kept southern China drenched for the seventh day as slow-moving storm clouds drifted from Guangdong on the coast to Guangxi, flooding low-lying areas, blocking roads and trapping residents.
Blinken defends G20's statement on Ukraine amid criticism
“The G20 countries in this statement all stood up for the importance of territorial integrity, sovereignty," he said.
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Man buys a metal detector for fun and makes the ‘gold find of the century’ in Norway
Erlend Bore, 51, said he needed a hobby to get off the couch but ended up finding a trove of ancient jewelry.
www.nbcnews.comColumn: Voters think Biden's too old to run again. Can he persuade them that they're wrong?
President Biden can't make voters forget that he's 80 years old. But he may be able to change the subject and prove the naysayers wrong.
Kevin McCarthy faces battle with hard-right Republicans as shutdown looms
Far-right wing insists it will not back speaker to avert government shutdown without concessions like Biden impeachment
Donald Trump booed at Iowa vs. Iowa State football game. But there were cheers too.
Donald Trump brought his divisive campaign style to a college football stadium.
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Rare video from ground zero on 9/11
Only 29 minutes passed between the two World Trade Center towers falling. CBS News photojournalist Mark LaGanga captured the eerie scene up close
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Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors from quake that killed over 2,100
The United Nations estimated that 300,000 people were affected by Friday night’s magnitude 6.8 quake.
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Redistricting 2023: The status of contested congressional maps in three states
Redistricting for congressional seats typically takes place prior to the first congressional elections held after a census is conducted, but the congressional maps in some states are still in limbo ahead of the second congressional elections based on the current census data.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts third time this year
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began to erupt on Sunday afternoon, with flows currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Sunday.
Search for the missing continues as Morocco reels from powerful quake
Morocco accepts aid from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the UAE as countries show support and solidarity to quake victims.
Nikki Haley says she views China 'as an enemy' in pointed rebuke | CNN Politics
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and 2024 Republican presidential contender, said Sunday that she views China “as an enemy” in a potential preview of the hardline approach she would take if elected president.
www.cnn.comOil prices are surging again, but this time Biden has way less ammunition to bring them down
Last year, the Biden administration drained 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices soared.
Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor
Michigan State has suspended football coach Mel Tucker after allegations became public that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call last year.
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Newsom would pick a caretaker — not Barbara Lee — for Senate seat
The California governor argued it would be unfair to the other candidates running if he selected Rep. Barbara Lee to serve in the U.S. Senate.
www.politico.comInside the talks leading to a step-down in the G20's Ukraine declaration | CNN Politics
After hundreds of hours of negotiations and more than a dozen drafts, representatives of the world’s richest nations faced a difficult choice late Friday evening: Accept watered-down language about Ukraine in a final G20 declaration, or have no declaration at all.
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Biden calls for stability in U.S.-China relationship: "I don't want to contain China"
President Biden said he met with China's No. 2 at the G20 summit in India. Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend.
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Kamala Harris addresses concerns about possibly taking over for Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris assured voters she is ready to replace President Joe Biden "if necessary."
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Republicans are trying to take the Trump fake electors narrative and tie it to Democrats
Some conservatives argue that Democrats employed a similar tactic as Trump's fake electors strategy 60 years ago. But the two cases are not the same.
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'Liar': Colorado official calls out Donald Trump as he targets efforts to keep him off the 2024 ballot
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold called Donald Trump a "liar" for attacking efforts to keep him off the 2024 Republican primary ballot.
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Extremists keep trying to trigger mass blackouts — and that’s not even the scariest part
Extremist groups are among those targeting the electricity network, exposing the reporting gaps between the state and federal agencies that oversee its security.
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After his suicide, a man’s family wants a warning label on Ozempic
A small number of Ozempic users have reported having suicidal thoughts, but clinical trials have not found an increased risk.
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Kamala Harris says GOP claims that Democrats support abortion up until birth are "mischaracterization"
Vice President Kamala Harris called the claims that Democrats support abortions up until birth "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization of the point."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Vice President Kamala Harris on "Face the Nation," Sept. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Transcript: Rep. French Hill of Arkansas on "Face the Nation," Sept. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Transcript: Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation," Sept. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Marine General Frank McKenzie, who was commander of U.S. Central Command from 2019-2022, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Rep. French Hill join Margaret Brennan.
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Biden in India, Trump and DeSantis visit Iowa and other trail takeaways
President Joe Biden meets with G20 leaders in India as former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis converge on Iowa to attend a football game.
Kemp, DeSantis campaign push back on Trump's Covid ‘tyrants’ comments
“The fact is former president Trump led the opposition to my decision to reopen Georgia — the first state in the country to do so,” Kemp wrote in a post.
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A moment of reckoning for gerrymandering | CNN Politics
Americans’ reckoning with their own democracy extends beyond the looming presidential election to a much more local level.
www.cnn.comBiden gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed a hearty handshake a year after an awkward fist bump moment
The Saudi crown prince once vilified by President Joe Biden has been elevated from a fist bump to a hearty handshake.
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Trump flips burgers with fans at tailgate for Iowa-Iowa State matchup - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump took part in flipping burgers on the grill and visited a fraternity house prior to the Iowa-Iowa State college football game on Saturday. Trump was seen partaking in tailgating activities prior to the game in Ames, Iowa, including flipping burgers before a crowd of...
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A big auto workers’ strike could hit next week — with Biden’s policies in the balance
A strike next week against the three big U.S. automakers could ding the economy and hamper the president's message on jobs and climate change.
www.politico.comSpecial election in western Pennsylvania to determine if Democrats or GOP take control of the House
Majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will once again come down to a special election.
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Border Patrol union head says reported Biden plan to keep migrants in Texas won’t help agents: 'More rhetoric'
The head of the National Border Patrol Council, Brandon Judd, said Saturday that a reported plan to keep migrants in Texas would not help agents or help secure the southern border.
Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
President Joe Biden says his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi isn't about trying to start a “cold war” with China.
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Niger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states
Niger says France is gathering troops, equipment in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Benin with a view to military intervention.
Sinema blasts Biden administration as ‘outrageous’ in lack of funding for migrant crisis in border states - Washington Examiner
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) lambasted the Biden administration on Friday as "outrageous" and "ridiculous" for failing to allocate sufficient funds to humanitarian organizations on the Arizona-Mexico border dealing with the migrant crisis. “The government has shown a real inability to respond in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia is turning to old ally North Korea to resupply its arsenal for the war in Ukraine
Russia needs to replenish its supplies of ammunition for what could be a long war of attrition after a year and a half of fighting in Ukraine.
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New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque
Not all law enforcement officials were on board with the decision.
www.politico.comTrump stops at a fraternity house on his way to Iowa-Iowa State football game, outdrawing his rivals
Donald Trump stopped at a fraternity house before heading to watch the Iowa-Iowa State football game.
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Biden heads to Vietnam in latest push to counter China
Washington sees Hanoi as an important partner in the effort to counter Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea, a resource-rich waterway through which trillions of dollars in trade flows each year.
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'Gas Hat' Jan. 6 rioter who first breached Capitol tunnel entrance arrested by FBI
Gregory Mijares, who federal authorities say set off a battle between law enforcement at the lower west tunnel, was identified with the help of online sleuths.
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Tim Scott has one-word response to California bill to punish parents who won't 'affirm' trans kids
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott said a California bill that would require judges in custody cases to consider whether a parent affirms their transgender child is "evil."
New murder charges brought against man accused of killing UVA football players
Football players Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed, while a fourth member of the team, Mike Hollins, and another student were wounded.
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Mike Lindell’s depositions leaked after lawyers accuse him of being ‘non-responsive’ - Washington Examiner
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell stands accused of "discovery abuse" after lawyers have attempted to depose him three times. Clips from two of the attempted depositions, both taken in March, were released online after the lawyers of Dr. Eric Coomer, Dominion Director of Product Strategy and Security...
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US House Republicans set to debate 2024 defense spending next week
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider fiscal 2024 defense spending legislation next week, Majority Leader Steve Scalise said on Friday.
Morocco earthquake updates: Over 2,900 killed in rare, powerful quake
The death toll has continued to climb in the wake of the rare and powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco Friday night.
Biden, Modi and G20 allies unveil rail and shipping project linking India to Middle East and Europe
President Joe Biden and his allies have outlined plans to create a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and ultimately Europe.
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NFL 'Sunday Ticket' expected to have major delays on YouTube TV. Here's why that matters.
The NFL sold the "Sunday Ticket" satellite package to YouTube last year, and subscribers should be ready for action coming to their screens after it happens on traditional TV.
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The group that won Trump the election in 2016 may win it for him again in 2024 | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden continues to be plagued by approval ratings well below 50%. Under normal circumstances, that might be worrying for an incumbent heading into his reelection year. But Biden likes to rely on a common refrain: “Don’t compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative.”
www.cnn.comUS, Canada sail warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China
The U.S. and the Canadian navies have sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China’s sweeping territorial claims. The U.S.
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Eric Adams slashes New York City budget yet again as cost of immigration crisis rises - Washington Examiner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a budget cut of 5% across all city agencies on Saturday due to the rising cost of the immigration crisis unfolding there. Adams said the cut will "reduce the cost of caring for the asylum seekers" that have recently arrived in the city. This is the third...
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Democrat in battleground VA race said 'unqualified' Whites have high-paying jobs that Blacks need 'PhD' to get
Former Democrat Virginia Delegate Nadarius Clark said "mediocre" White people get better-paying jobs that Black people need "a Ph.D." to get.
Presidents Biden, Obama, Clinton congratulate Coco Gauff on her US Open tennis title
Former President Barack Obama congratulated Coco Gauff on her U.S. Open title, less than two weeks after attending her first comeback of the tournament.
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UN atomic watchdog warns of threat to nuclear safety as fighting spikes near a plant in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency said its experts deployed at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant reported hearing numerous explosions over the past week.
www.politico.comPowerful quake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco killing more than 1,000 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech.
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Lula says Putin will not be arrested at Brazil G20 meeting
Brazilian president says Russian leader will be invited to the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro next year.
Trump laments the end of Roe v. Wade will ‘probably cost us, politically’ - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump predicted the effects of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on the Republican Party during a Friday campaign stop. Trump was in South Dakota, having freshly received the endorsement from Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) when he discussed abortion at a rally there. While defending...
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‘Black America’s CNN’: Harris talks Chuck D, calls to action at hip hop celebration
The vice president hosted an event celebrates 50 years of hip-hop at her official residence.
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US seizes nearly 1 million barrels of Iranian oil allegedly bound for China | CNN Politics
The US government seized nearly 1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil allegedly bound for China, according to newly unsealed court documents and a statement released by the Department of Justice on Friday.
www.cnn.comFamilies in Gaza have waited years to move into new homes. Political infighting is keeping them out
A sprawling housing project in the Gaza Strip is meant to bring relief to hundreds of families who have lost their homes in fighting with Israel.
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Pelosi says she’s running because she 'needed to be able to still raise significant money'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told outlet Politico that she is running for office again at the age of 83 to "raise money" that she can spend "on other people."
Rescue begins for American scientist trapped 3,000 feet inside Turkish cave
Mark Dickey is being transported on a stretcher, the Turkish Caving Federation said Saturday. It could take days before Dickey and the rescue team reach the surface.
www.nbcnews.comMoroccan villagers mourn after earthquake brings destruction to their rural mountain home
Moroccans living in the village of Moulay Brahim are mourning neighbors who perished after a 6.8 earthquake destroyed buildings and lives.
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Nikki Haley's 2024 White House bid charts hazardous path in isolationist Republican Party
U.S. 2024 Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley wants to send special forces to Mexico to wipe out drug cartels, double down on sending weapons to Ukraine and make sure China understands "there will be hell to pay" if it attacks Taiwan.
Gunmen attack vehicles at border crossing into north Mexico, wounding 3, including some Americans
Mexican authorities say a convoy of vehicles crossing into Mexico from the U.S. has been attacked by armed civilians, and three people, including American citizens, were wounded.
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Ukraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea
The extent of damage and casualties from the rival attacks in Kyiv and Crimea are not immediately clear.
Virginia Went to War Over History. And Students Actually Came Out on Top.
Glenn Youngkin launched a battle over history in schools. Improbably, everybody won.
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States step in to pay for school meals for all kids | CNN Politics
After the expiration of a federal program that provided funding for free meals for all students, nine states are picking up the tab for pupils’ breakfast and lunch.
www.cnn.comHurricane Lee unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean as it restrengthens over open waters
Hurricane Lee is barreling over open waters just northeast of the Caribbean and unleashing heavy swells on several islands as it regains some strength and expands in size.
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Justice Samuel Alito schools Senate Democrats on 'unsound' demand he recuse himself
Justice Samuel Alito on Friday rejected a demand from Senate Democrats that he recuse himself in a tax case because he sat for Wall Street Journal interview with one of the lawyers.
Biden shakes hands with Saudi’s bin Salman at G20 summit
Biden is expected to meet with bin Salman during the G20 summit, which runs through Sunday.
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Race to find survivors as Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,000
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit remote High Atlas mountain region, killing 2,012 people and leaving many homeless.
Families in Gaza have waited years to move into new homes. Political infighting is keeping them out
A sprawling housing project in the Gaza Strip is meant to bring relief to hundreds of families who have lost their homes in fighting with Israel.
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The Washington Examiner’s Ashley Oliver shares the ‘biggest development’ in Hunter Biden investigation - Washington Examiner
The Washington Examiner's Ashley Oliver sorted the three investigations that are unfolding into Hunter Biden. Oliver appeared on C-SPAN Saturday to share her analysis following her coverage of the president's son. Biden was set to plead guilty earlier this summer to two misdemeanor tax charges...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPlaybook: Why 2024 might be 2016 redux
And Mark Meadows' Georgia case stays in state court.
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G20 leaders reach consensus agenda but soften language on Ukraine war
G20 leaders agree on joint declaration despite differences between the West and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officials
Hundreds of Pride activists have gathered in the Serbian capital amid heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the country’s conservative leadership and threats by far-right groups.
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GOP grills Biden admin on 'highly suspicious' endangered mussel decision that might halt border buoys
Republican lawmakers led by Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas are questioning a move by the Interior Department to list two types of mussel found in the Rio Grande as endangered.
Israeli army kills 16-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, claiming youths threw explosives
Palestinian health authorities say that Israeli security forces have killed a 16-year-old Palestinian in a confrontation in the southern occupied West Bank.
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What an unprecedented Biden ad blitz says about his reelection fight
A super PAC affiliate is spending $13 million far ahead of the normal advertising timeline.
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Youngkin stumps for home-state Republicans: 'Virginia's future is at stake this fall'
Gov. Glenn Youngkin stumps for Virginia Republicans and signals that the issues central to local campaigns could matter to voters nationwide.
Rudy Giuliani files new legal challenge to Georgia election interference case | CNN Politics
Rudy Giuliani has filed a new legal challenge against the criminal charges he’s facing in Georgia over his attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
www.cnn.comPowerful ethnic militia in Myanmar repatriates 1,200 Chinese suspected of involvement in cybercrime
An official says that one of Myanmar’s biggest and most powerful ethnic minority militias has arrested and repatriated more than 1,200 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in criminal online scam operations.
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India hosts world leaders at G20 summit in New Delhi
World leaders will arrive in New Delhi, India for the G20 Summit of leading economies on September 9 and 10, 2023.
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Kamala Harris says hip-hop is 'the ultimate American art form' as she hosts a 50th anniversary party
Vice President Kamala Harris has hosted a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, with appearances by some of the music genre’s pioneers and stars.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 564
As the war enters its 564th day, these are the main developments.
Joe Biden's presidency in pictures
Joe Biden was sworn in to serve as the United States 46th president on Jan. 20, 2021.
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Hurricane Lee's path and timeline: Meteorologists project when and where the storm will hit
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
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Stop comparing Ramaswamy to Buttigieg. The more apt comparison is to a different Harvard alum.
The comparison is hard not to make, but Vivek's not Pete.
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Powerful Hurricane Lee will create hazardous conditions along the East Coast, regardless of its uncertain final track | CNN
Hurricane Lee remains hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean late Saturday, yet forecasters say the storm’s effects may have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard as early as this weekend.
www.cnn.comPoland's political parties reveal campaign programs before the Oct 15 general election
Poland’s conservative governing party and the opposition has showered potential voters with promises as the country's political parties revealed their campaign programs before the Oct. 15 parliamentary election.
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Biden axes nominee overseeing home appliance crackdown after Joe Manchin's opposition
The White House withdrew Jeff Marootian's name from consideration to lead a Department of Energy office overseeing energy efficiency regulations.
Oil demand to remain strong despite Biden’s EV push: Expert - Washington Examiner
Data from countries with an overwhelming percentage of electric vehicle sales are showing the Left’s policies that seek to eliminate the reliance on oil to be “flawed.” “Policymakers are counting on electric vehicles to replace the traditional combustion engine and eliminate oil demand,”...
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Amid what's being called a youth mental health crisis, is social media facing its own 'tobacco moment'?
After two decades of radically changing the way we interact with others, social media may be facing a turning point.
Residents and authorities in Somalia say airstrike caused several casualties including children
Residents and authorities in a town in Somalia say an airstrike has caused several casualties that include children, while three members of an al-Qaida-linked extremist group were killed.
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Where in Morocco did the 6.8 magnitude earthquake strike?
Deadly earthquake’s epicentre was recorded in the High Atlas Mountains in an area not usually associated with temblors.
Nike store in Portland shuts doors as crime and safety concerns tear through city
Nike is reportedly permanently closing its store in northeast Portland, Oregon, citing safety and security issues for vacating the retail space.
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Texas: The red state Democrats continuously dream of turning blue, but keep falling short
With conservative firebrand and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz up for re-election in 2024, the question remains whether Republicans will once again dash Democrats' hopes of turning Texas blue.
Fran Drescher wins reelection bid for SAG-AFTRA president - Washington Examiner
Actress Fran Drescher has won her union's election to remain president for another two-year term. Drescher's presidency in the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists began in 2021, when she narrowly beat actor Matthew Modine, most recently of Stranger Things...
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Why thousands of U.S. congregations are leaving the United Methodist Church
The massive withdrawal is having larger repercussions for the church, one of America's largest Protestant denominations.
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Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis address criticism for sending character reference letters in Danny Masterson case
Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home.
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