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Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he is looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a “reasonable and responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling ” when the two meet Wednesday for their first sit-down at the White House since McCarthy was elected to the post.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump and Biden documents to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
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White House blasts McCarthy for comments on strengthening Social Security, Medicare
The White House hit back after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he wants to “strengthen” Medicare and Social Security, arguing on Sunday that the House GOP leader and his conference actually …
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Classified docs probe pushes Biden think tank into spotlight
The discovery of classified documents at an office that President Joe Biden used during his few years outside government has thrust his namesake think tank in Washington into an unwelcome spotlight.
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What is Atlanta's 'Cop City' and why are people protesting it?
Atlanta's 'Cop City,' a new police training center, has sparked protests across the country/
RNC promises to be independent from Trump in 2024. Can it succeed?
For years, the Republican National Committee has been closely tied to Donald Trump. But with other candidates likely to run against him in 2024, RNC members want neutrality.
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Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture
Police video of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in Memphis, Tennessee, is hard to watch. The images are a glaring reminder of repeated failures of efforts to prevent police brutality. Nearly 32 years ago, the savage beating of Rodney King by police in Los Angeles sparked calls for...
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Ex-NATO commander says West sending Ukraine tanks ‘creates real problems for Putin’
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said the West sending tanks to Ukraine to provide additional aid in its war with Russia “creates real problems” for Russian President Vladimir P…
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Swalwell on House committee assignments: Speaker McCarthy engaged in 'weaponizing' of 'political abuse'
McCarthy has already removed his fellow California Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee.
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Report: drones attack convoy in east Syria coming from Iraq
Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media are reporting that drones have attacked a convoy of trucks in eastern Syria shortly after they crossed from Iraq.
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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine
The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.
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Rep. McCaul on Air Force general’s prediction of 2025 war with China: 'I hope he’s wrong … I think he’s right'
After an Air Force general predicted that the U.S. will be at war with China in 2025, Rep. Michael McCaul said he hopes this will not be the case but believes it is likely.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The National Prayer Breakfast is one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington.
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Tyre Nichols: What the video footage reveals, and questions that remain
The release of the videos sheds more light on what happened to Tyre Nichols on the night of Jan. 7, though it also prompts more questions about the incident.
Report: drones attack convoy in east Syria coming from Iraq
Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media are reporting that drones have attacked a convoy of trucks in eastern Syria shortly after they crossed from Iraq.
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Republicans see education as winning issue in 2024
Prospective GOP candidates for president are leaning heavily into education amid concerns over issues like parental rights and the politicization of school curriculums. Underscoring how critical an…
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‘Very disloyal’: Trump chides Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley amid 2024 speculation - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump criticized two potential rivals in the GOP's 2024 race for the White House while traveling to New Hampshire and South Carolina to drum up support for his 2024 campaign. The former president told reporters on Saturday aboard his plane that DeSantis would not have...
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Ex-Twitter employees to testify before House Intel Committee over Hunter Biden laptop - Washington Examiner
A trio of former Twitter employees will appear before the House Oversight Committee for testimony on Feb. 8, marking the first session for the committee under chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY). The three unidentified ex-employees will testify before the committee about the social media platform's...
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GOP national sales tax talk backfires, as Dems see political gold
“I believe it would cause the next Great Depression if we would impose it," says Chuck Schumer.
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House Intel members look for ‘reset’ after partisan era of Schiff, Nunes
The House Intelligence Committee will get a facelift this Congress following the booting of its former chairman and the retirement of a prior ranking member — a drastic makeover that’s prompting in…
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Biden, Trump documents: Lawmakers on intelligence committees demand right to review
The Deptartment of Justice which has appointed two separate special counsels related to the documents is so far withholding them from Congress.
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Tyre Nichols case reignites conversations among lawmakers on federal police legislation
Negotiations over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act collapsed in the Senate in 2021 after an impasse over qualified immunity for officers.
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Victims identified in 6th mass shooting in 13 days to rock California
At least three people were killed and four injured in the second mass shooting to erupt in Los Angeles County in eight days.
Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms
Ben Crump says Nichols' death should spur US lawmakers to stop further tragedies.
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Cruz suggests FBI search Hunter Biden’s home for classified documents
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday suggested the FBI should search the home and office used by Hunter Biden for any classified materials after such documents were found at President Biden’…
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Lindsey Graham supports ‘liability’ for police departments in wake of Tyre Nichols’ death - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) wrote on Sunday in support of police departments facing liability for the actions of the officers it employs. Graham's statement on social media comes after footage was released showing Tyre Nichols, 29, beaten to death by five officers with the Memphis Police...
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McCarthy: Social Security, Medicare cuts ‘off the table’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said ahead of a meeting with President Biden this week that cuts to Medicare and Social Security are off the table in talks around raising the debt limit. McCarthy…
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Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation?
Iranian foreign minister criticised the drone attack as ‘cowardly’ and aimed at creating ‘insecurity’.
Poll: Americans equally concerned with Biden, Trump classified documents despite differences
The NBC News poll found equal levels of concern despite differences in the number of documents found and how Biden and Trump responded on the issue.
McCarthy says he wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden on Wednesday
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
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Utah governor signs gender-affirming health care ban, school choice bills into law
Utah's Republican governor, Spencer Cox, on Saturday, signed a bill banning minors from receiving gender-affirming surgery unless they've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Elon Musk's mysterious ways on display in Tesla tweet trial
Elon Musk’s enigmatic personality and unconventional tactics are emerging as key exhibits in a trial revolving around one of his most polarizing pursuits — tweeting.
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With ChatGPT rising in popularity, what’s a parent to do?
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct Shawnta Barnes’s name. We regret the error. Parents have a new platform to contend with in the battle to keep up with the ever-growing te…
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Erdogan might approve Finland's NATO bid, 'shock' Sweden
Turkey’s president has suggested his country might approve Finland’s application for NATO membership before taking any action on Sweden’s.
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House Judiciary chair Jim Jordan pushes narrative the FBI is being 'weaponized'
“They raided Trump’s home. They haven’t raided Biden’s home,” Jordan said on NBC News' "Meet the Press."
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WATCH: Bernie Sanders calls Walmart’s wage increase for workers ‘not enough’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blasted Walmart on Sunday after the company announced its plan to begin raising wages for workers, calling the wage hike "not enough" and claiming it should be paying "a living wage." Sanders told MSNBC's Ali Velshi that Walmart raised wages out of "their own self...
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With fraud on the rise, experts urge taxpayers to file their tax returns early
“It’s safe to assume your Social Security number is in the hands of someone you don’t want to have it,” one expert said.
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Former Antifa member demands University of North Carolina end ethnic-specific scholarships
A former Antifa activist is demanding that the University of North Carolina end all of its ethnic-specific scholarships.
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McCarthy and Biden to meet on spending and debt ceiling; McCarthy says there will be no default
Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is set to meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday to discuss federal government spending and raising the debt ceiling
The power couple at the center of Biden’s political universe
Bob Bauer and Anita Dunn are two of the most powerful people in the president's circle, and they've been at the center of his response to the discovery of classified documents.
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Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine
Chancellor’s comments follow requests by Ukrainian politicians for fighter aircraft after battle tanks were pledged.
Source: Dutch, Japanese join US limits on chip tech to China
Japan and the Netherlands have agreed to a deal with the U.S. to restrict China's access to materials used to make advanced semiconductors.
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The high-stakes race in Wisconsin that could impact abortion rights — and 2024
A race for a Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin could determine the future of abortion rights in a state likely to play a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ha…
thehill.comPoll: Americans equally concerned with Biden, Trump classified documents despite differences
The NBC News poll found equal levels of concern despite differences in the number of documents found and how Biden and Trump responded on the issue.
Russians gone from Ukraine village, fear and hardship remain
KALYNIVSKE, Ukraine (AP) — When night falls in Tatiana Trofimenko’s village in southern Ukraine, she pours sunflower oil that aid groups gave her into a jar and seals it with a wick-fitted lid.
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Heavy fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk as Wagner targets village
Ukraine’s military said it repelled the attack near Blahodatne but Russian mercenary group says it is in control.
Yellen says there would be ‘devastating’ consequences if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling - Washington Examiner
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she believes "we would have recession in the United States" if Congress does not raise the nation's debt ceiling this summer, saying the situation "would be devastating." Yellen's warning comes after the U.S. hit the debt ceiling on Jan. 19, with the Biden...
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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid
The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".
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Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Joe Biden?
Compare Biden’s approval rating with that of Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton. Updated regularly.
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Should federal grants favor highway repair over expansion?
Advocates for highway construction are concerned their projects are getting shortchanged in the competition for grant money under the new infrastructure law.
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Why whale deaths are dividing environmentalists — and firing up Tucker Carlson
Since December, at least nine whales have been stranded on beaches in New Jersey and New York.
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Swalwell accuses McCarthy of ‘political abuse’ for removal from Intel committee - Washington Examiner
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) believes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is enacting "political abuse" for removing both himself and fellow Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) from the House Intelligence Committee. Swalwell was removed from the committee in response to allegations he and his office had developed...
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Twitter reacts to Warren stopping short of endorsing VP Harris for re-election: 'Interesting word choice'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raised eyebrows over the weekend after she declined to endorse Vice President Harris as President Biden's 2024 running mate.
Biden climate law spurred billions in clean energy investment. Has it been a success?
Some analysts praised the progress after Biden's climate law measure while others warned that much more is needed.
Iran says drone attack targets defense facility in Isfahan
Iran’s Defense Ministry says one of its factories was attacked by drones in the central city of Isfahan.
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Biden’s approval drops as he takes the spotlight from Trump | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s political standing has benefited greatly over the past couple of years from his predecessor Donald Trump’s inability to cede the limelight. It’s part of the reason that Biden’s Democratic Party had one of the best midterms last fall for a party that controlled the White...
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Jordan: Legislation alone wouldn’t have stopped Nichols beating
“I don't know that any law, any training, any reform is going to change — you know, this man was handcuffed, they continued to beat him,” Rep. Jim Jordan said Sunday.
www.politico.comChris Christie says Donald Trump 'can't win a general election' and GOP is finally recognizing harm of 'loser' candidates after 2022
As Donald Trump claims he is "more committed now than I ever was," Chris Christie said the GOP is realizing the consequences of "loser" candidates.
Omar blasts GOP's 'Islamophobia' amid committee removal bid: ‘They’re not OK’ with Muslims ‘having a voice’
Rep. Ilhan Omar said Republicans are "OK with Islamophobia" and antisemitism within their own ranks after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moved to eject her from her committee.
Yellen ‘nervous’ about US defaulting on debt
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the U.S. is facing a catastrophic debt crisis if lawmakers fail to raise the borrowing limit, saying the country would face a spiraling recession. “It wo…
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Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group that has overseen it for decades
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
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Classified documents fiasco leaves lawmakers shaking heads: What happened?
The discovery of classified documents at the homes of three top elected U.S. officials has left many lawmakers and former government workers shaking their heads and wondering how the country has en…
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POLITICO Playbook: The one Republican message that keeps failing
And Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's hopeful for debt ceiling negotiations.
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House Intel members trying to get back to ‘bipartisan approach’ after Schiff and Swalwell removed - Washington Examiner
A new era of the House Intelligence Committee may be dawning on Congress with the removal of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and the retirement of former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA). With both congressmen removed from the helm, many members of the House are hoping for less polarization and more unification...
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Omar says some Republicans don’t want a Muslim in Congress: ‘These people are OK with Islamophobia’
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Sunday said some Republicans are “OK with Islamophobia” in response to questions about efforts by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to block her from con…
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Biden's semiconductor push has states jockeying for billions in federal cash
“We haven’t had this kind of economic potential since corn,” said Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell, who has introduced legislation to smooth the way for chip manufacturing.
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Friends mourn volunteer killed helping civilians in Ukraine
Friends and volunteers have gathered at Kyiv’s St Sophia’s Cathedral to say goodbye to a New Zealand scientist who was killed in Ukraine with another volunteer while they were trying to evacuate people from a front-line town.
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Tyre Nichols beating by 5 Black cops reveals America's 'biased police culture,' Crump, ex-Ferguson chief say
Tyre Nichols’ beatdown by five Memphis police officers demonstrates America’s “biased police culture,” according to attorney Ben Crump and former Ferguson police chief Jason Armstrong.
Opinion | Russia Exiled Them. Big Mistake.
Exiles from Putin’s Russia have a powerful role to play in what comes next in their country. It’s happened before.
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Turner laments ‘systemic problem’ in Biden, Pence handling of classified docs
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said on Sunday the discovery of documents in the homes of President Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence shows a “systemic problem” in the executive bran…
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AP Exclusive: Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks
Competing priorities, outsized demands and the federal government's retreat from a threatened deadline all combined to thwart a voluntary deal last summer on how to drastically cut water use from the parched Colorado River.
apnews.comJordan: Legislation alone wouldn’t have stopped Nichols beating
“I don't know that any law, any training, any reform is going to change — you know, this man was handcuffed, they continued to beat him,” Rep. Jim Jordan said Sunday.
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Billions of political text messages were sent last year — and there’s little to stop more from coming
Americans received more than 15 billion political texts in 2022, after a Supreme Court decision paved the way for ‘unlimited’ political texting.
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Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn't getting to everyone who needs it.
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McCarthy fends off questions about weakened Speakership
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sunday denied the idea that his leadership has been weakened by the concessions he made to House Republicans in order to become Speaker, instead saying his posi…
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Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary
Ruling party says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the vote, but his rival has alleged fraud and is yet to concede.
Former Twitter executives to testify before House Oversight Committee on Biden laptop
Three former Twitter executives will testify before the House Oversight Committee on February 8 as Republicans kick off their investigations into President Joe Biden's family.
Israel prepares to demolish family home of Palestinian gunman
Israel sealed the family home of a Palestinian who killed seven Israelis on Friday as part of punitive measures.
Distrust of police: Black parents, children have 'the talk'
“The talk” has been passed down in many Black families for generations to prepare their children for interactions with police.
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Israeli-Palestinian cauldron tests US as Blinken visits
An alarming spike in Israeli-Palestinian violence and sharp responses by both sides are testing the Biden administration as U.S.
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US urges donors to give far more as Somalia faces famine
The first U.S. Cabinet member to visit Somalia since 2015 is urging the world’s distracted donors to give immediate help to a country facing deadly famine.
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Tyre Nichols: Jim Jordan says 'no amount of training' could change what 5 Memphis cops did on video
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, argued “no amount of training” could change the caught-on-video actions of five Memphis officers against Tyre Nichols.
Durbin says Booker, Scott should revisit police reform
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) urged a pair of senators that previously led talks on police reform to revive their push to pass a bipartisan reform package in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols after…
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France must raise pension age to 64, prime minister says
France’s prime minister says that the government’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 is “no longer negotiable."
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'Don’t be numb to this': Battling despair over gun deaths
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Increasingly it feels like America is at war with itself. In New Orleans, just days into the new year, a 14-year-old girl was shot to death, along with her father and uncle.
apnews.comBiden's documents misstep helps Trump politically — and legally too
The discovery of classified documents in Biden's garage will make it harder for special prosecutor Jack Smith to indict former President Trump for keeping documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Can scientists resurrect the Tasmanian tiger?
The last thylacine is thought to have died in the 1930s. Meet the scientists who want to bring it back.
Tyre Nichols videos showed how ‘culture of policing’ and ‘ancient’ procedures were on display, ex-officers say
One retired police officer called the beating in Memphis "a street crime that occurred among people in uniform.” Another said the incident should not have escalated beyond the traffic stop.
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Congressional black caucus requests meeting with Biden on police after Memphis killing
The Congressional Black Caucus is requesting a meeting with President Biden to "jumpstart" police and justice reform negotiations after the killing of Trye Nichols this month.
'24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45
Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24” and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us,” has died
‘Saturday Night Live’ targets classified documents discoveries
The continuing classified documents saga was at the center of the latest “Saturday Night Live” cold open as a fake Attorney General Merrick Garland hosted a press conference about the s…
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comDo Abortion Rights Hang On State Constitutions?
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion in June, it declared that it was sending the issue back to the “people and their elected representatives.” But the fight has largely moved to a different set of supreme courts and constitutions: those in the...
HBCU football coach apologizes for recruiting Florida prospect who lost scholarship over racial slur
Just a week after his hire, Coach Quinn Gray had to make an apology about his decision to make and then retract an offer to Marcus Stokes.
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Transcript: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on "Face the Nation," Jan. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that aired Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation," Jan. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida that aired Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Val Demings on "Face the Nation," Jan. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida that aired on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on "Face the Nation," Jan. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that aired Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat Black motorist Tyre Nichols to death.
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SCORPION Unit 'permanently deactivated' after Tyre Nichols death
Updates on the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols following a confrontation with police in Memphis.
What was the SCORPION unit, the now-deactivated police task force at the center of Tyre Nichols’ death?
The Memphis police unit at the center of Tyre Nichols' death has been deactivated, less than two years after it launched.
Trump kicks off his 2024 campaign: 'We are at the brink of World War III'
Kicking off his campaign for a return to the White House, the former president painted a bleak picture at stops in New Hampshire and South Carolina.
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Trump's 2024 campaign has a different look, for now
The former president makes his first foray out of Florida and shows signs of a serious re-election bid.
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Investigations and complaints facing George Santos could bring serious penalties
The various investigations and complaints George Santos faces could have serious consequences -- including expulsion
Trump joins Biden, Obama in condemning 'horrible' beating of Tyre Nichols: 'Never should have happened'
Former President Donald Trump has responded to bodycam footage showing five Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, who later died of his injuries.
Ukraine enters uncharted territory with request to investigate Russian cyberattacks as war crimes
Ukrainian officials are breaking new ground — and possibly reshaping the future of cyberwarfare — as they seek to convince the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague to investigate whether…
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In 67 minutes of video, brutality followed by nonchalance
The 67 minutes of body camera and surveillance footage released in the death of a Memphis man at the hands of police give a glimpse of a harrowing night that oscillates between brutality and nonchalance.
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Trump appears to take aim at potential 2024 GOP rivals, says he doesn't have much 'competition'
Former President Donald Trump jabs at potential rivals for the Republican presidential nomination during a stop in the first primary state of New Hampshire
Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Warren throws support behind Biden for reelection, defers on Harris as running mate
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) declared her support for President Biden to run for reelection but avoided officially backing Vice President Harris to stay on the ticket, saying she wants to defer …
thehill.comTyre Nichols videos showed how ‘culture of policing’ and ‘ancient’ procedures were on display, ex-officers say
One retired police officer called the beating in Memphis "a street crime that occurred among people in uniform.” Another said the incident should not have escalated beyond the traffic stop.
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Jerusalem shooting: Israel to speed up gun applications after attacks
Two separate attacks have left at least seven dead and five seriously injured.
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Trump’s Evolution in Social-Media Exile: More QAnon, More Extremes (Published 2023)
The former president, now free to post again on Facebook and Twitter, has increasingly amplified far-right accounts on Truth Social. Experts on extremism worry that he will bring this approach to a far wider audience.
2 Florida police officers charged with kidnapping, beating handcuffed homeless man, Jose Ortega Gutierrez
Two south Florida police officers have been charged with kidnapping, beating and handcuffing homeless man named Jose Ortega Gutierrez.
Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia said on Sunday it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to operate near disputed islands, saying Japan has taken anti-Russian measures.
Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party
Arizona Republicans have selected former state treasurer and Donald Trump aide Jeff DeWit to be the party’s next chairman
Richard Sharp: Johnson was told to stop asking for loan advice - report
The then-PM was told to "no longer" seek advice from Richard Sharp before he became BBC chairman, the Sunday Times reports.
www.bbc.comTrump Announces Plan To Build ‘Impenetrable Dome’ To Protect U.S. From Nuclear Threats
The twice-impeached former president, the subject of several criminal investigations, said President Joe Biden's administration is risking nuclear war.
Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins
Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.
Analysis: Why Biden pushes an assault weapons ban despite the political odds
Flags are lowered, sorrowful statements are issued, pleas to lawmakers are made, again.
Trump says DeSantis running for president would be ‘a great act of disloyalty’
Former President Trump said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) running for president would be “a great act of disloyalty” as he kicked off his first two major campaign events as part of his own 2024 pre…
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Nearly 300,000 illegal immigrants slipped past border agents in less than four months: sources
Nearly 300,000 illegal immigrant "gotaways" have escaped Border Patrol agents in fiscal 2023 so far, according to Customs and Border Protection sources.
Warren backs Biden for 2024, deflects on Harris vice presidency endorsement - Washington Examiner
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) dodged a question during an interview about whether President Joe Biden should keep Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate should he run for reelection. The Massachusetts Democrat was supportive of Biden running in 2024 when asked if she thinks he should...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump says beating of Nichols 'never should have happened'
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said the footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers is “horrible” and that the attack “never should have happened.” Nichols died three days later. The comments were notable for Trump, who is running for the White...
'Hurricane Hazel,' mayor of Mississauga into her 90's, dies
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) — Hazel McCallion, who led one of Canada’s largest cities into her 90′s, died Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of feisty advocacy and more than three decades of nearly unchallenged leadership.
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At the Pentagon, push to send F-16s to Ukraine picks up steam
Kyiv has renewed its request for modern fighters in recent days after the U.S. and Germany approved transferring tanks.
www.politico.comElon Musk met senior Biden officials to discuss working together to ramp up EV production
Tesla's CEO discussed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in a meeting with Biden's senior advisors, per a press briefing.
Arizona Republicans elect former Trump official Jeff DeWit to become next party chair, will replace Kelli Ward
Former Donald Trump officiate Jeff DeWit has won an election to become the next chair of the Republican Party in Arizona. He will replace current chair Kelli Ward.
Iran says drone attack targets defense facility in Isfahan
Iran’s Defense Ministry says one of its factories was attacked by drones in the central city of Isfahan.
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Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine | CNN
Olesya Krivtsova sports an anti-Putin tattoo on one ankle and a bracelet that tracks her every move on the other.
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Donald Trump cherrypicks favorable poll, claims only he can beat Joe Biden
"One of the most accurate pollsters just released a poll that you need to see."
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Tens of thousands of Israelis continue anti-gov’t protests
Protesters gather against Israel’s right-wing government’s planned changes that will weaken the judicial system.
UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired the chairman of the governing Conservative Party for a “serious breach” of ethics rules in failing to come clean about a tax dispute.
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Obama, Trump condemn fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols - Washington Examiner
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump inadvertently found common ground over the weekend, separately condemning the murder of Tyre Nichols after video footage showed police savagely beating him and not providing medical aid. Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, died on Jan. 10 as a direct...
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A mailman, a NASA scientist and a park ranger: Some government employees shrug off TikTok bans
Army pilots put up videos from inside the helicopters they fly. Park rangers talk about the wonders of nature. An air traffic controller dissects a near-collision on an airport runway.
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North Korea denies arming Russia’s Wagner group
Denial comes after the US accused North Korea of supplying rockets and missiles to the Russian private military company.
Trump hits DeSantis: He's a Covid skeptic phony
The former president slams the Florida governor — and potential 2024 rival — as he hits the campaign trail in New Hampshire and South Carolina.
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Tunisian voters shun elections seen as test for democracy
Voters in Tunisia have shunned parliamentary elections seen as an important test for their president and the country's troubled democracy.
apnews.comJim Jordan's Fearmongering Question Prompts Withering 1-Word Reply From Stephen King
A tweet from the Ohio Republican received a number of scathing responses online, with another critic simply writing, "oh shut up."
Trump courts GOP insiders at low-key events in early voting states ahead of 2024 primary - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump followed up his midday Saturday event in New Hampshire with a similarly styled campaign stop in South Carolina. The two stops were the former president's first public events since launching his 2024 presidential bid and marked a noticeable departure from his typical...
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China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens
China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to the country, the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday, in a move that could ease a diplomatic row.
Lincoln Project claims ‘MAGA’ was the real winner of GOP Chair race
"The Overton Window has shifted...."
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Netanyahu announces plans to arm Israelis after Jerusalem attack
Netanyahu’s move could further increase violence that has seen 32 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces this month.
Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note
Pope Francis has clarified his comments about homosexuality and sin
Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever
Former President Donald Trump has kicked off his 2024 White House bid with stops Saturday in New Hampshire and South Carolina, The appearances in the early-voting states mark the first campaign events since Trump announced his latest run more than two months ago.
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Politicians, activists decry Tyre Nichols fatal traffic stop after video's release
Politicians and activists condemned the brutal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, a Black man, after footage showing the attack was released.
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Republicans confront bitter divide; no clear path forward
Ronna McDaniel has become the longest serving leader of the Republican National Committee since the Civil War.
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What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’
Perhaps a 2023 recession can be avoided after all. Consistently falling prices alongside a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and next week’s anticipated less aggres…
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Israel prepares to demolish home of Palestinian gunman
Israel has sealed the home of an Palestinian man who killed seven people outside an east Jerusalem synagogue in a preliminary step ahead of its expected demolition.
apnews.comMemphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat Black motorist Tyre Nichols to death.
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Minnesota Senate passes abortion bill opponents call 'most extreme' in nation
The Minnesota Senate passed the PRO Act early Saturday morning, legislation that supporters say protects the right to abortion and opponents say is an "extreme" measure permitting late-term abortion.
Ken Buck joins other Republicans rejecting plan to oust Omar from committee - Washington Examiner
Another Republican appears to have abandoned Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in his quest to remove Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from her prestigious committee spot. Ken Buck (R-CO) told Meet the Press on Friday that he doesn’t think the speaker should be punishing Omar as a response to former Speaker Nancy...
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Bad candidates or not enough money? RNC officials debate why they lost in 2022
In a closed-door session during this week's RNC meeting, two members working on the party's 2022 audit debated whether “candidate quality” was to blame for midterm losses.
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Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities
Three weeks into the new era of the House Republican majority, the risks of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership style are clearly taking hold.
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Former Memphis police officer on the SCORPION unit and the fired cops charged in Tyre Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
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Maldives President Solih to run again after winning primary
MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won a party primary and will run for a second term in September elections.
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Who was Tyre Nichols, the man allegedly murdered by 5 Memphis police officers?
Who was Tyre Nichols, the man allegedly murdered by 5 Memphis police officers?
Ukraine: 'Fast-track' talks underway for missiles, planes
A top aide to Ukraine's president says Kyiv and its Western allies are engaged in “fast-track” talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 14 in 'deliberate' strike on hospital
Russia accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately striking a hospital in a Russian-held area of eastern Ukraine on Saturday in what it said was a war crime that killed 14 people and wounded 24 patients and medical staff.
What we know about the 5 Memphis police officers charged with beating Tyre Nichols to death
The officers were charged with second-degree murder, official misconduct, aggravated kidnapping, official oppression and aggravated assault.
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Fact-checkers target Biden over 'false and misleading' statements about the economy
Fact-checkers are sounding the alarm following President Biden's recent speech in Virginia regarding the economic progress his administration has made.
California shooting: 3 dead, 4 hurt in ritzy LA neighborhood
Authorities say three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a multi-million dollar short-term rental home in Los Angeles early Saturday.
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January 28, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Germany’s defense minister said sending fighter jets to Ukraine is “out of the question” amid renewed appeals from Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine is scrambling to recover from more hits to its power grid.
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The Saturday Six: Fireball lawsuit, Tennessee student gets a robotic hand and more
In case you missed it, tipping requests may be getting out of hand, and archaeologists learned a 17th century socialite was holding on to a golden secret.
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Utah is the first state to pass a gender-affirming care ban in 2023
Gov. Spencer Cox, who vetoed a restriction on transgender student athletes last year, signed the trans health care bill into law on Saturday.
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When the officers are Black: Tyre Nichols' death raises tough questions about race in policing
The five police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols are Black. Does it matter? Experts say the race of the victim is far more important.
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Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
A mobile app for migrants to seek asylum in the United States has been overwhelmed since it was introduced this month in one of several major changes to the government’s response to unprecedented migration flows.
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Democratic darlings Schiff and Porter kick off an ugly, expensive fight for California's Senate seat
Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., are the only declared candidates in the competitive race for California's U.S. Senate seat.
Biden notebooks found in FBI search might have referenced classified information - Washington Examiner
Notebooks used by President Joe Biden during his time as vice president were among the items taken by the FBI during a search of one of his Delaware homes last week, according to a person familiar with the investigation. These notebooks, which Biden wrote in while serving as vice president under...
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Live updates: Tyre Nichols arrest video released by city of Memphis | CNN
The city of Memphis has released video from the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols. Five former police officers involved in Nichols’ arrest have been charged with murder and kidnapping. Follow for live updates.
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Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
Republican lawmakers who've spread election conspiracy theories and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential outcome was rigged are overseeing legislative committees charged with setting election policy in two major battleground states.
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Company controlled by Asia’s richest person loses $51 billion in value in one week
The Adani Group, controlled by Asia’s richest person, Gautam Adani, lost more than $51 billion in value this week after a short seller accused the company of engaging in a “brazen stock manip…
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Ukraine in talks with allies about getting long-range missiles
Ukraine has won promises of Western battle tanks and is seeking fighter jets to push back against Russian and pro-Moscow forces, which are slowly advancing along part of the front line.
Eric Garner’s daughter reacts to Tyre Nichols footage: ‘Just a replay’ - Washington Examiner
The daughter of Eric Garner, a New York man who was killed during an encounter with police, railed against the release of the Tyre Nichols footage. "The fact that we waited for this video to be released like it was a exclusive movie that needed to be premiered on a certain day, it really boils
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A child shot his teacher, a 72-year-old man opened fire in public: Here's what that tells us about guns in America.
Americans of many different ages commit gun violence, but not all of that violence occurs in public or receives media attention.
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SNAP payments to shrink in 32 states as emergency benefits end next month
For nearly three years, households have been receiving an additional $95 or more on top of their normal allotment. But that extra money is set to expire next month.
thehill.comA mailman, a NASA scientist and a park ranger: Some government employees shrug off TikTok bans
Army pilots put up videos from inside the helicopters they fly. Park rangers talk about the wonders of nature. An air traffic controller dissects a near-collision on an airport runway.
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Damar Hamlin speaks for the first time since cardiac arrest, expresses gratitude
The Buffalo Bills safety's heart stopped on the field after his tackle of a Bengals player during a Monday Night Football broadcast Jan. 2.
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Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, in response to a pair of shooting attacks that killed seven Israelis and wounded five others.
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Democrat freshman rep deletes tweet calling Tyre Nichols' killing the ‘result of white supremacy’
A freshman Democratic congressman has deleted a tweet that described the death of Tyre Nichols as being a result of "white supremacy" — even though the officers are Black.
Taliban warn women can't take entry exams at universities
The Taliban are doubling down on their ban on women’s education, reinforcing in a message to private universities that Afghan women are barred from taking university entry exams
Protests seen in Chicago, NYC; more expected nationwide after release of Tyre Nichols video in Memphis
A number of groups are organizing protests from coast to coast as Memphis officials prepare to release video of the police killing of Tyre Nichols.
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Is helping Ukraine reducing US preparedness, security?
Questions are mounting as to how long the United States can continue to supply Ukraine from its own weapons stockpiles without hindering its own security. With more than $27 billion in …
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How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops
A rapidly expanding group of U.S. and allied troops and contractors is using phones and tablets to communicate in encrypted chatrooms to provide real-time maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.
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Trump heads to South Carolina amid growing headwinds in state
Former President Trump is facing intensifying political headwinds in South Carolina, a key early primary state that will play host over the weekend to one of the first high-profile stops of his 202…
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3 dead, 4 wounded after latest shooting in California
No information about a suspect or possible motive has been released.
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‘Dangerous’ arctic air returns this weekend after a month-long hiatus | CNN
What has been a mild start to 2023 will come crashing to a halt this weekend as winter makes a roaring comeback across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
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Climate activists block main road into The Hague
Hundreds of climate activists have blocked one of the main roads into The Hague, defying attempts to prevent their protest that have sparked concerns about restrictions on the right to demonstrate.
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Top Biden official praises progressive Democrats, 'Squad' members on his way out the door: 'I am so grateful'
Outgoing White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain says the "leadership" from progressive Democrats has contributed to the "success" of the Biden administration.
Weekly White House Report Card: ‘Home of the Whopper’ - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House report card finds President Joe Biden in miserable shape.House Republicans are starting up their investigations into his problem policies and decisions, he’s getting crushed in early 2024 primary polls and the price of eggs continue to soar.POMPEO LISTS TOP 10 'LAZY' AND...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan who tossed Molotov cocktail at synagogue door sought
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say they are looking for a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at the front door of a synagogue in New Jersey.
apnews.comWhite supremacists who attacked Black DJ at bar sentenced
Four white men with white supremacist ties have been sentenced in federal court in Seattle for an assault on a Black DJ in the suburb of Lynnwood
Israel promises swift response to synagogue shooting
The attacks come toward the end of a month of growing confrontation.
Kentucky governor flexes incumbency power in reelection bid
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to ride the advantages of incumbency to reelection this year were on display in his most recent news conference.
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Air Force general warns troops of war with China by 2025, disagreeing with Pentagon assessment
A four-star Air Force general sent a memo to the officers he commands informing them of his belief, and the preparations expected for a U.S. war with China by 2025.
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Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape makes chilling call to TV station: 'I'm so sorry I didn't get more of them'
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape said he was 'sorry I didn't get more of them' in a chilling phone call to a local California TV news station Friday after video of the attack was released.
Paul Pelosi attacker’s chilling call from jail: ‘Sorry I didn’t get more of them’ - Washington Examiner
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape called a reporter at San Francisco's KTVU television news station on Friday from San Francisco County Jail and made numerous disturbing statements following the release of police body camera footage of his attack on the husband of former Speaker of the House...
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Finnish, Swedish FMs: NATO membership process hasn't stopped
HELSINKI (AP) — The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland reiterated in separate interviews published Saturday that the process for the two Nordic nations to join NATO is continuing despite Turkey's president saying Sweden shouldn’t expect his country to approve its membership.
apnews.comTrump makes his first big move in New Hampshire
The former president has frustrated past supporters with his lack of attention to the state, according to interviews with 16 GOP insiders. But the campaign has settled on one major hire.
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5 questions and takeaways from the Trump, Biden and Pence classified documents cases
Here's a break-down of the classified material found at the homes of Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Mike Pence.
RNC spurns rapper Ye, white supremacist Nick Fuentes in resolution condemning antisemitism
The GOP's blanket rebuke of prejudice against Jewish people condemns the two right-wing celebrities who dined with Trump but makes no mention of him.
Retired Czech army general Pavel wins presidential election
A retired army general has defeated a populist billionaire in a runoff vote to choose the new president of the Czech Republic.
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Camp Pendleton closed main gate temporarily after driver attempted to breach base - Washington Examiner
The main gate of the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was closed for more than two hours Friday night after the driver of a vehicle attempted to gain access to the camp by ramming into the security barriers. "We can confirm at approximately 6:30 p.m. there was an attempt to gain...
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'Border state problems' in Kentucky: Candidates attack Dem gov for state's response to fentanyl crisis
As Kentucky's gubernatorial race heats up, the drug crisis plaguing the state has taken center stage in the campaigns of each of the candidates hoping to unseat Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear.
Zelensky blasts Olympic committee move: ‘Any neutral flag of Russian athletes is stained with blood’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over its stated desire to include Russian athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In spite of Zelen…
thehill.comDismissal of lawsuit over Columbus Day name change upheld
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that the mayor of Philadelphia discriminated against Italian Americans in renaming the city's Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Justice Kavanaugh says he is ‘optimistic’ about Supreme Court’s future - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has stated that he is "optimistic" about the Supreme Court's future after a historic year for the court in 2022. Kavanaugh's comment comes amid views from the public that the Supreme Court is divided politically. Kavanaugh assured that the justices "disagree...
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Eritrea troops still on Ethiopian soil, U.S. says
A senior U.S. official said on Saturday that Eritrean troops are still in Ethiopia although they have moved back the border, contradicting Ethiopian authorities who say the Eritreans have already left.
Sam Bankman-Fried has tried to contact potential witnesses, government says
Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried has made “recent attempts” to contact prospective witnesses in his criminal case, federal prosecutors said Friday.
At least 21 people were injured in an 85-vehicle pileup on a Wisconsin highway
State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
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Italy, Libya sign $8B gas deal as PM Meloni visits Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — Italy’s prime minister held talks in Libya on Saturday with officials from the country’s west-based government focusing on energy and migration, top issues for Italy and the European Union.
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Deadly mass shooting in Jerusalem: Seven dead, three injured near synagogue
A burst of violence in Israel cast a cloud over an upcoming visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Booting Rep. Omar off House Foreign Affairs Committee is 'cancel culture,' says GOP Rep. Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace said Friday it would be hypocritical for Republicans to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over antisemitic comments.
Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up
Tunisia was once the Arab world’s hope for a new era of democracy. Now it’s in the midst of an election that’s more of an embarrassment than a model.
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The West is losing weapons production race to Russia, NATO ally says
Russia’s defense industry has “almost doubled” its prewar ammunition production rates, according to a senior NATO member defense official who estimated that Ukrainian forces could face as many as 10,000 incoming rounds per day.
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US population center trending toward South this decade
The U.S. population center is on track this decade to take a southern swerve for the first time in history.
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Exclusive: India's Adani says $2.5 billion share sale on track even as bankers mull changes
Bankers may extend the sale or cut the issue price, sources said. Seven Adani companies have lost a combined $48 billion in market value since a research report flagged concerns about debt levels and their use of tax havens.
Toronto struggles with wave of public transport violence
Seven incidents in seven days on the subway, streetcars and buses have sparked fears from commuters.
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2024 Watch: Trump's NH, SC stops kick off new phase of presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump makes stops in New Hampshire and South Carolina on Saturday as he takes his latest White House bid into a new more active phase.
POLITICO Playbook: Lessons from Ronna McDaniel’s RNC romp
And demonstrators protest nationwide over Tyre Nichols' death.
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Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S.
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The Four Horsemen: House GOP’s multiple investigations into Biden’s classified documents - Washington Examiner
Multiple gavel-wielding House Republican committee chairmen have launched broad investigations into President Joe Biden’s apparent mishandling of classified information. Biden’s personal attorneys said they first discovered classified documents in early November at the Penn Biden Center. The...
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Russia issue looms for Paris Olympics, Zelenskyy rebukes IOC
GENEVA (AP) — The question of if and how Russia competes at the Olympics hangs over the 2024 Paris Summer Games.
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SEC investigating Tesla’s self-driving vehicle claims made by Elon Musk - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating claims made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk regarding the company's autopilot vehicle feature. The review by the SEC is looking into whether or not Musk wrongly made forward-looking statements regarding Tesla's self-driving vehicle system...
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Rev. Al Sharpton speaks on SCORPION unit after Tyre Nichols' death
In the wake of Tyre Nichols' deadly encounter with Memphis police's SCORPION unit, Al Sharpton called for special units to be reexamined.
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Minnesota Senate backs abortion rights after marathon debate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate voted early Saturday after a marathon debate to write broad protections for abortion rights into state statutes, which would make it difficult for future courts to roll back.
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Sweden tells citizens to avoid crowds in Turkey after Koran burning
Sweden's foreign ministry on Saturday warned Swedes in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations following protests there over the burning of the Koran by a far-right politician in Stockholm last week.
Sri Lanka leader suspends parliament until policy address
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president suspended Parliament until Feb. 8, when he said he would announced a new set of long-term policies to address a range of issues including an unprecedented economic crisis that has engulfed the Indian Ocean nation for months.
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Social Security update: Direct SSI payment worth $914 arriving in four days - Washington Examiner
In four days, Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive their monthly payment of $914. The money from this SSI payment will allow recipients to afford basic everyday items and goods like food and shelter. These payments from the Social Security Administration, which will be sent to...
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UK regional airline Flybe ceases trading, cancels all flights
British regional airline Flybe on Saturday ceased trading for the second time in three years, with all flights cancelled and 276 workers made redundant.
Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Mali’s foreign minister defended the military government’s cooperation with Russia on Friday and rejected three options proposed by the U.N. chief to reconfigure the U.N. peacekeeping force in the west African country where Al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups are drivin
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Live Updates | Release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both condemning the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols that ended in his death.
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Myanmar's military government enacts new political party law
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-controlled government has enacted a new law on registration of political parties that will make it difficult for opposition groups to mount a serious challenge to army-backed candidates in a general election set to take place later this year.
apnews.comJerusalem shooting: Israel to speed up gun applications after attacks
Two separate attacks have left at least seven dead and five seriously injured.
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Rheinmetall eyes boost in munitions output, HIMARS production in Germany
The arms-maker, known for the 120mm gun on the Leopard 2 tank, is looking to satisfy strong demand in Ukraine and the West, and may start producing HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in Germany, its CEO said.
India's Gen Z grapples with Modi's dark past in new documentary
For Indians dismayed by what they see as rising authoritarianism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, watching a banned BBC film has become a symbol of protest.
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Chinese Americans in Fargo compare 'extremely opposite' COVID responses in US, China
While the United States government gave help to businesses and people, a lack of assistance has left some Chinese citizens angry and destitute.
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What will change when Japan reclassifies COVID-19?
Japan is planning to downgrade the categorization of COVID-19 on May 8. How will that impact residents?
Absence from work at record high as Americans feel strain from Covid
More than a million people have called out sick for the past three years, and CDC says long Covid probably a contributor too
EXPLAINED: What is 'China Lied, People Died Act' in US?
Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, China remained silent. According to several reports Chinese officials tried to silence whistleblowers while delaying the release of information regarding the seriousness of the fatal virus spreading within the nation's borders. Now, the United States is...
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Gov. Greg Abbott says he intends to keep COVID-era power for now
Gov. Greg Abbott's pandemic-era public health disaster declaration has given him unprecedented powers for the past 1,049 days.
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Doxycycline effective in checking progression of Covid-19, finds study | Kolkata News - Times of India
CMRI Hospital in Kolkata was one of the six Indian hospitals where a trial to check the effectiveness of the antibiotic doxycycline was carried out.
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Montana man gets 10 years for faking COVID, missing court - East Idaho News
BUTTE, Montana (AP) — A Montana man who is serving a 23-year prison sentence for defrauding two elderly Butte residents had another 10 years added to his term this week for lying when he said he missed a court hearing because he had COVID-19. The Butte man was sentenced in March 2022 for...
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What it’s like to take Ozempic and Wegovy, from severe side effects to 50-pound losses
Ten people taking the medications for weight loss, diabetes or other chronic health conditions described a wide variety of experiences.
www.nbcnews.comDelaware Gov. John Carney tests positive for COVID-19
Delaware Gov. John Carney has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor's office said Saturday that Carney tested positive late Friday using an at-home antigen test after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Dense breasts raise breast cancer risk, but many women aren't aware — here’s what to know
The only way to tell if you have dense breasts is via a mammogram, and not all states require providers to notify women of their breast density.
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No, Project Veritas Video Doesn’t Prove Pfizer Is Mutating Covid-19, Who Is Jordon Trishton Walker?
A Project Veritas video claimed that it featured someone named “Jordon Trishton Walker, Pfizer Director of Research and Development - Strategic Operations and mRNA Scientific Planning.”
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How long does immunity last once you’ve had COVID?
It's a complex question, currently being investigated by medical researchers, but here's what we know so far.
Latest figures on the COVID-19 pandemic collected by UCLA Health hospitals and clinics
Three years ago this month, the first case of COVID was diagnosed in the United States. Here are the latest figures on the pandemic, collected by UCLA Health hospitals and clinics.
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COVID rising in one Florida region's sewage as cases fall statewide
Infections and hospitalizations from coronavirus continue to fall from their early January peaks.
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