FILE - Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives for a CNN town hall at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., Feb. 18, 2016. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that the network’s referring to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the lawsuit filed last October. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, file)
Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” were tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.Facing legal peril, Trump calls on GOP to rally around him and focus on investigating Biden
At a moment of growing legal peril, Donald Trump has ramped calls for his Republican rivals to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
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Fulton County DA says work is done in Trump probe and 'we're ready to go' | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reaffirmed in a local news interview that she will announce charging decisions by September 1 in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election result.
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Judge orders hearing on Trump's motion to disqualify Fulton County DA
The hearing comes as charges in the case could be imminent -- the DA previously said in a letter that she would be announcing her charging decisions by Sept. 1.
Chris Murphy: Alito 'stunningly wrong' in saying Congress can't regulate SCOTUS
“It's just more evidence that these justices on the Supreme Court, these conservative justices, just see themselves as politicians," Murphy said.
www.politico.comJoe Biden, America's oldest sitting president, needs young voters to win again. Will his age matter?
Joe Biden is already the oldest sitting president in American history at age 80. If he were to win reelection, he'd be 86 by the end of his second term.
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GOP leaders strike out on getting Tuberville to bend
Senate GOP leaders didn’t want it to get to this point. They tried and tried to get Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to lift the holds he’s placed on hundreds of military promotions — whi…
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Democratic lawmakers knock Alito for saying Congress can't regulate the Supreme Court: 'A little king'
Democratic lawmakers are slamming Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for arguing Congress cannot regulate the Supreme Court.
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Trump team launching legal defense fund to help pay legal bills
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a legal defense fund.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says GOP talk of potential Trump pardon is "inappropriate"
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said it's "inappropriate" for his GOP rivals to talk about pardoning former President Donald Trump.
www.cbsnews.comJustice Samuel Alito Insists Congress Has No Power To ‘Regulate’ Supreme Court
In an interview in the Wall Street Journal’s Opinion section, he says there’s no room for Congress to set rules for the court.
Ukrainian drone attack wounds one in Moscow, briefly shuts airport
‘Attempted terrorist attack’ on Russia’s capital wounded one person and damaged facade of two buildings, officials say.
Who's in, who's out: A look at which candidates have qualified for the 1st GOP presidential debate
In a few weeks, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. So far, seven candidates say they've met the qualifications for a spot on the debate stage in Milwaukee on Aug. 23.
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Democratic Caucus chair says shutdown is looming because ‘the far-right is battling the extreme right’
Democratic Caucus Chair, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), said Congress is on a “collision course” towards a government shutdown because of the power dynamics at play in the House of Repre…
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Zelensky after Moscow drone attack: War coming back to Russia
Ukraine's president speaks of an inevitable process, hours after buildings were hit in the Russian capital.
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Rand Paul files criminal referral to DOJ over Dr. Fauci's gain-of-function claims
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced Saturday that he has referred Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFresh charges tie Trump even more closely to coverup effort. That could deepen his legal woes
New allegations in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump deepen his legal jeopardy as he braces for possible additional indictments related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain
The collapse of the Black Sea grain deal and a series of missile strikes on Ukrainian grain silos and ports have left farmers with few options to export their grain — and all of them are getting more expensive
Dozens served in Trump’s Cabinet. Four say he should be re-elected.
Several of Trump's former Cabinet members are coy about whether they support his bid to return to the White House. Others outright oppose it.
www.nbcnews.comPlaintiffs in voting rights case urge judges to toss Alabama's new congressional map
Civil rights groups urged three federal judges to reject Alabama’s newly drawn congressional districts, saying state Republicans prioritized partisan concerns over compliance with a court order to draw lines that are fair to Black voters.
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Trump demands halt in Ukraine aid pending Biden probe; drone attack slams Moscow: Live updates
On person was injured, two Russian government buildings were damaged, and a Moscow airport was forced to close Sunday after a pre-dawn drone attack.
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Senate Democrats say McConnell's leadership future unclear in next Congress
Senate Democrats on Sunday said they were unsure if Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) would remain in his leadership post beyond this Congress, after his recent and highly publicized medical episode sparked discussions about his political future.
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Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'
The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite Ukrainian snipers on night raids near Bakhmut.
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Mar-a-Lago manager De Oliveira makes his first court appearance in Trump's classified documents case
The property manager of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate has made his first court appearance facing charges in the ex-president's classified documents case.
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Mar-a-Lago employee overseeing surveillance cameras previously received target letter in Trump classified documents probe | CNN Politics
Yuscil Taveras, a Mar-a-Lago employee who oversees the property’s surveillance cameras, received a target letter from federal prosecutors after former President Donald Trump was first indicted in June on charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office...
www.cnn.comEx-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins push for third-party presidential bid as Democrats try to stop it
Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels’ effort to lay the groundwork for a centrist third-party presidential ticket in 2024.
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Hunter Biden investigation: Why the Devon Archer testimony is so important
When Devon Archer sits down on Monday with the House Oversight Committee, the Hunter Biden investigation could enter a new and more significant phase.
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White House takes the gloves off ahead of 2024
The Biden White House has tried to present itself as being above the fray of day-to-day squabbles, but increasingly, it’s jumping in, bashing the GOP and other critics at every opportunity. The adm…
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GOP voters need to move beyond Trump, Nikki Haley warns
“None of us want to be talking about indictments,” she said of the rest of the crowded Republican presidential field.
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Trump team creating legal defense fund amid mounting legal fees | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s team is creating a legal defense fund to help offset some of the enormous bills incurred as his legal troubles mount, two sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.
www.bbc.comThe UFO congressional hearing was 'insulting' to US employees, a top Pentagon official says
A top Pentagon official has attacked this week’s widely watched congressional hearing on UFOs. In a letter posted online, Dr.
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How Ron DeSantis is rebooting his presidential campaign in N.H. and what 2024 voters are saying
Beset by falling polls and defecting donors, Ron DeSantis tries a campaign reset that includes a smaller staff and a more personable style.
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Schiff claims Trump's campaign spending proves 'strategy to keep out of jail'
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) reacted to the recent report of 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump spending $40 million in campaign funds on legal fees.
www.washingtonexaminer.com$60 Million Refund Request Shows Financial Pressure on Trump From Legal Fees
The political action committee that former President Donald Trump is using to pay his legal bills faced such staggering costs this year that it requested a refund on a $60 million contribution it made to another group supporting the Republican front-runner, according to two people familiar with...
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 523
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 523rd day.
Most of Florida work group did not agree with controversial parts of state's new standards for Black history, members say
“Most of us did not want that language,” one work group member said.
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What Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán Understand About Your Brain
Why do some people who support Trump also wind up believing conspiracy theories? There’s a scientific explanation for that.
www.politico.comTrump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here's a look at that investigation
A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican allies to overturn the then-president’s 2020 election loss.
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Extreme rain in Beijing after typhoon turns roads into rivers, kills two
In Beijing's western suburbs, cars were swept away on Monday as relentless rain since the weekend transformed roads into rivers, killing at least two and trapping hundreds, despite an overnight evacuation of tens of thousands from their homes.
U.S. Capitol reopens doors to visitors that were closed during pandemic
But Capitol Police acknowledge a stubborn staffing shortage, even as the Capitol complex sees a return of crowds and restored access to visitors.
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Boom: Up to 60% of Americans could own guns, twice estimate
A surge in “quiet gun owners,” much like the so-called “silent majority” in political circles, is leading firearms analysts to believe that far more Americans own weapons than the accepted 30% cited in polls.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKansas transgender people find Democratic allies in court bid to restore their right to alter IDs
Officials under Kansas's Democratic governor are seeking to have the state resume changing gender identification on driver’s licenses of transgender people.
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Nancy Mace says Biden impeachment talk puts House GOP majority at risk
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Sunday that discussion of impeaching President Biden puts Republicans’ majority in the House at risk in 2024 — by jeopardizing members who represent districts that Pre…
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China using families as 'hostages' to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
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Trump PAC spent more than $40M on legal bills this year as his charges mount: Sources
Trump's PAC spent more than $40 million on legal costs in the first half of 2023 to defend the former president, his advisers and others, sources familiar said
Justice Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose an ethics code on the Supreme Court
Justice Samuel Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, making him the first member of the court to take a public stand against proposals in Congress to toughen ethics rules for justices in response to increased scrutiny of their activities beyond the...
Secret Files Show Lawmakers’ Role in Fortifying Gun Lobby
Long before the National Rifle Association tightened its grip on Congress, won over the Supreme Court and prescribed more guns as a solution to gun violence — before all that, Rep. John Dingell had a plan. First jotted on a yellow legal pad in 1975, it would transform the NRA from a fusty club...
Trump ally Kerik will meet with special counsel 'in about a week,' attorney tells CNN | CNN Politics
Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik will meet with special counsel Jack Smith in the coming days to discuss efforts taken by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to investigate potential election fraud in the wake of the 2020 election, Kerik’s attorney said Sunday.
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Judge rejects Donald Trump's $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'big lie' comments
A judge dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation case against CNN, in which the former president alleged the news outlet associated him with Adolf Hitler.
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Bomb tears through political rally in Pakistan; 40 killed, nearly 200 hurt
A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in a Pakistan district that borders Afghanistan.
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Appellate court rules that Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executed after all
The planned execution of a 45-year-old Missouri man with schizophrenia is back on after an appellate court reversed course Saturday.
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Hunter Biden investigation evidence should 'absolutely' be released to public: Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said she thinks all evidence for and against the Hunter Biden investigation should be released to the public after Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called on the House Oversight Committee to release more FBI interviews that go against GOP claims.
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Italy minister: joining China's Belt and Road was 'atrocious' decision
The "improvised" decision multiplied Chinese exports to Italy, but failed to do the same for Italian exports, he said.
2024 GOP candidates Haley, Hutchinson split on discussing Trump pardon during presidential campaign
As former President Donald Trump faces new allegations on his handling of classified documents, GOP presidential candidates differ on a potential pardon.
At least 45 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally
The attack on a rally organised by an Islamist party comes ahead of elections due later this year.
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GOP Gov. Chris Sununu Shreds Donald Trump With Brutal Review Of ‘Worst Speech’
“This is not the Donald Trump of 2016. Don’t fool yourself," said the New Hampshire Republican.
Blinken tells Australia that WikiLeaks founder is accused of 'very serious' crime
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pushed back against Australian demands for an end to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prosecution, saying the Australian citizen was accused of “very serious criminal conduct” in publishing a trove of classified documents more than a decade ago.
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Newly indicted Trump employee doesn't have a Florida lawyer ahead of his first court date
Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago property manager, is set to appear Monday in Miami to enter his plea after he was named a third co-defendant alongside Trump.
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Here are the 25 members of Congress who drive electric cars
AOC and two House Republicans have gone plug-in. Ted Cruz is thinking about it. Josh Hawley says, "Absolutely not." In all, at least 25 members of Congress drive electric vehicles, a POLITICO E&E News tally found.
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Ramaswamy emerges as 2024 breakout star. Where will it take him?
Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as something of a breakout star in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, raising speculation over his future within the party. Many Republicans have praised the 37-year-old…
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Fetterman respects Trump's 'strength' in Pennsylvania: 'You're still seeing Trump signs everywhere'
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., recognizes the political importance of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, saying this week there’s something to “respect" about his strength.
Democrat Stacey Plaskett claims investigations by Congress are 'damaging to our democracy'
Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) blasted her own congressional committee for floating "damaging" conspiracy theories.
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'I'm one of you': Why Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy matter to Indian American voters in 2024
USA TODAY interviewed Indian voters who gave their thoughts on Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, the two Indian American candidates in the GOP crowd.
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Russian anti-war activists hold protest after activists face entry, residence problems in Serbia
Dozens of Russian antiwar supporters in Serbia have held a protest after two prominent activists and critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin had problems with entry and residence permits in the Balkan country.
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40 million ways Trump's campaign is morphing into his legal defense | CNN Politics
The fateful clash between former President Donald Trump’s legal imbroglio and the 2024 election is deepening amid new signs his GOP poll-topping campaign is partly designed to bankroll his defense and beat criminal charges.
www.cnn.comChris Murphy Blasts Samuel Alito For Criticizing Congress Over Supreme Court Reform Efforts
The Connecticut Democrat said the justice is "stunningly wrong" to claim that Congress has no authority to impose ethics rules on the court.
Southwest states facing tough choices about water as Colorado River diminishes
Seven states and 30 Native American tribes lying in the Colorado River Basin prepare to make hard choices as water levels plummet due to drought.
www.cbsnews.comDemocratic Caucus chair says shutdown is looming because ‘the far-right is battling the extreme right’
Democratic Caucus Chair, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), said Congress is on a “collision course” towards a government shutdown because of the power dynamics at play in the House of Repre…
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'Quite Orwellian': Trips to Europe will require visa and personal data from travelers starting in 2024
Want to jet off to Italy, Spain, or France? Starting in 2024, all travelers going to European Union countries will have to not only book their flight and hotel and bring their passport, but they also must fill out an online application before traveling on their trip.
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Investors still see blue sky ahead for Europe travel stocks as boom abates
European travel stocks stumbled into some profit-taking as earnings season kicked off and extreme weather hit in July, but many investors are betting relatively attractive valuations and solid demand will keep supporting the sector.
Christie calls Trump's team 'the Corleones with no experience' amid indictments | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie on Sunday labeled Donald Trump and his team “the Corleones with no experience” after additional charges were filed against the former president over his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office.
www.cnn.comRecord heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning
As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses.
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As he prepares for Hill testimony, Hunter Biden ex-business partner also trying to fend off jail
The request from a U.S. attorney's office isn't expected to impact Devon Archer's Monday meeting with a House committee.
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Activists call for Land Bureau to reform wild horse roundups, as multiple animals die amid summer heat
Following the deaths of multiple wild horses during public land roundups in Nevada this summer, activists are pressing for urgent changes in the way the federal government controls the West’s spraw…
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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
Trump had claimed in the federal lawsuit that the network calling his efforts to overturn the 2020 election “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
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Overnight drone attack on Moscow injures 1, temporarily closes airport for traffic
Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow on Sunday, injuring one. There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.
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Nikki Haley suggests Mitch McConnell should step aside amid health concerns
Presidential hopeful makes comment after Senate Republican leader, 81, froze and was unable to speak this week
Anchorage homeless face cold and bears. A plan to offer one-way airfare out reveals a bigger crisis
A proposal by the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, to fly homeless people to warmer climates or other Alaska cities underscores the homeless crisis affecting the state's largest city, and the very unique dangers faced by the unsheltered in an extreme enviro...
At least five killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
At least five people killed, seven wounded in a shooting in crowded Palestinian camp of Ein el-Hilweh in south Lebanon.
China's factory, services sectors show weakness, need for stimulus
China's manufacturing activity fell for a fourth straight month in July while the services and construction sectors teetered on the brink of contraction, official surveys showed on Monday, threatening growth prospects for the third quarter.
Kamala Harris blasts busing of migrants to Democratic cities: 'Just irresponsible'
Vice President Kamala Harris accused Republican governors who bused migrants to Democrat-run cities across the country of treating human beings "as pawns in a political game" in a new interview.
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Labor battle brews as Trump rallies in Biden's backyard
Trump’s Pennsylvania return foreshadows a ‘24 Keystone State showdown.
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The chance of Trump winning another term is very real | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is facing two indictments, with the potential for more.And yet he is not only in a historically strong position for a nonincumbent to win the Republican nomination, but he is in a better position to win the general election than at any point during the 2020 cycle and almost at any...
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Russia says it downs Ukrainian drones, Moscow buildings hit
That hostile drones have reached the heart of the Russian capital in recent months is uncomfortable for the authorities who have told the public that Russia is in full control of its "special military operation" against Ukraine.
EU ready to strengthen maritime security cooperation with the Philippines
The European Union is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she stressed the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt Military Operations
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is hunting for malicious computer code it believes China has hidden deep inside the networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases in the United States and around the world, according to U.S. military...
Bill Barr on voting between Trump versus Biden: ‘I’ll jump off that bridge when I get to it’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said that he opposes former President Trump getting the GOP nomination but declined whether to say he would support him in the general election if pitted against P…
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Election disinformation campaigns targeted voters of color in 2020. Experts expect 2024 to be worse
As 2024 approaches, community organizations are bracing for an onslaught of disinformation targeting communities of color and immigrant communities.
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US mother, daughter, reported kidnapped in Haiti, people warned not to travel there
A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered non-emergency personnel to leave there.
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Texas' legislature isn’t helping with scorching heat, San Antonio's mayor says
“We're trying to protect residents and workers, and they are doing everything they can to prevent that from happening," Mayor Ron Nirenberg said.
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Japanese eateries in China fear ruin as Fukushima water discharge looms
It's been just over three weeks since China increased checks on Japanese food imports over radiation concerns, but Kazuyuki Tanioka is already fearful for the future of his upscale Beijing sushi restaurant.
Next three meteor showers peak over weekends, two of which peak Sunday night
A trio of meteor showers taking place over the next few weeks are set to peak on the weekends, with two of the showers peaking on Sunday night.
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Musk’s ‘X’ logo atop former Twitter headquarters draws city scrutiny
The company’s old logo has yet to be fully removed from the side of the building.
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Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says
Ukrainian official says summit will discuss Kyiv’s peace formula, which calls for departure of all Russian troops.
Nikki Haley says if Trump accusations are true, it's "incredibly dangerous to our national security"
A superseding indictment added three new felony charges against Donald Trump in the case involving documents with classified markings discovered at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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Ukraine to start talks with US on security guarantees
Ukraine is to start consultations with the United States this week on providing security guarantees for Kyiv pending the completion of the process of joining NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Sunday.
Filthy Rich Politicians review: Matt Lewis skewers both sides of the aisle
Donald Trump is not the only politico to talk about draining the swamp while eagerly drinking from it, a new book shows
Trump attorney calls him ‘the most ethical American I know’ in wake of superseding indictment
Alina Habba, an attorney for Donald Trump, praised the former president for being “the most ethical American” she knows after he was hit with fresh superseding charges that accused he a…
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Suicide bomber at political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 44 people, wounds nearly 200
A suicide bombing at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan has killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in an attack that a senior leader said was aimed at weakening the Islamist party
'Trying to slime the president': Will GOP attacks on Hunter Biden hurt Joe Biden in 2024?
Hunter Biden's foibles provide ammunition for Republicans who want to inflict harm on Joe Biden ahead of 2024 presidential campaign.
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RFK Jr. fumes at Biden administration over Secret Service protection
After Democratic nominee Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, Congress changed the law to authorize Secret Service protection for major candidates.
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Palestinian rival governments form ‘reconciliation committee’
In latest attempt at reconciliation, Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismail Haniya met for face-to-face talks in Egypt.
Donna Brazile says DeSantis ‘asleep at the switch’
Political strategist Donna Brazile on Sunday blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, for defending his state’s controversial new education guidelines on slavery and pointed…
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Biden campaign co-chair says it ‘may be worth looking at’ disclosures for president's family members
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., was asked whether the sons and daughters of sitting presidents should have their own code of conduct in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press."
www.nbcnews.comUS VP Harris embraces new attack role, draws fresh Republican fire
Vice President Kamala Harris has shown a punchy side during a tour of nearly a dozen U.S. states in recent weeks, attacking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for backing "revisionist history" about slavery, telling Iowa healthcare workers to rebel against the state's new restrictive abortion laws...
Records shed light on why K-9 cop was fired after siccing dog on trucker: Report
An Ohio K-9 officer was not fired over siccing his police dog on an unarmed Black truck driver, but because he allegedly lied to his chief.
Fetterman respects Trump's 'strength' in Pennsylvania: 'You're still seeing Trump signs everywhere'
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., recognizes the political importance of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, saying this week there’s something to “respect" about his strength.
Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid mounting health concerns
Vaping has been a method to help some people stop smoking but it is not approved by the FDA as a cessation tool.
Coons questions if McConnell will lead Senate GOP conference after current Congress
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) questioned Sunday whether Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) would remain in his leadership post after the end of this Congress after the Kentucky Republican&#…
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Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine.
Thousands take to streets in Gaza in rare public display of discontent with Hamas
Several thousand people briefly took to the streets across the Gaza Strip to protest the territory’s chronic power outages and difficult living conditions.
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Putin reviews show of Russian naval might
President Vladimir Putin reviewed a parade of warships and nuclear submarines in his native St Petersburg on Sunday and announced that the Russian Navy would receive 30 new ships this year.
Kenya ready to lead multinational force to Haiti
Kenya is ready to lead a multinational force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday.
Funds raised by Ron DeSantis surpass Barbie movie's opening day at box office | Fact check
Though 'Barbie' had a record-breaking opening day, the Florida governor and his PACs raised more money throughout his political career.
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The economy's long, hot, and uncertain summer — CBS News poll
High prices and interest rates are still weighing on personal budgets.
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5 wounded, 2 critically, in Michigan shopping center shooting
Gunfire erupted early Sunday in the parking lot of a Michigan shopping center, leaving five people wounded, two critically, police said.
Blinken says U.S. economic support for Niger is at risk as military takeover threatens stability
Members of the Niger military announced on Wednesday they had deposed democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
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First on CNN: Biden administration launches new income-driven student debt repayment plan | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is launching a beta website for its new income-driven student loan repayment plan today, officials told CNN, allowing borrowers to begin submitting applications for the program as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October.
www.cnn.com‘The Truth Is Hard’: GOP Candidate Faces Booing Crowd Over Brutal Trump ‘Prison’ Jab
Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd took aim at Trump before the former president’s speech at the same event on Friday.
Spain identifies 212 German, Austrian and Dutch fighters who went missing during Spanish Civil War
Spain’s government researchers say they've identified hundreds of foreign fighters who disappeared in the region during the Spanish Civil War.
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DeSantis says Trump’s ‘juvenile insults’ help him
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, said that fellow presidential candidate and rival, former President Trump’s, “juvenile insults” toward him have helped him. D…
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Donald Trump is facing two indictments, with the potential for more.And yet he is not only in a historically strong position for a nonincumbent to win the Republican nomination, but he is in a better position to win the general election than at any point during the 2020 cycle and almost at any...
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'The boss' wanted surveillance video deleted: new details in updated Donald Trump indictment
The updated indictment against Donald Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents sheds new light on the responses to government subpoenas.
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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare
The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets former President Donald Trump for 'not following through' on promises
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be stepping up his criticism of 2024 Republican rival Donald Trump for what he charges was the former president's failure to deliver on campaign promises.
Poland raises alarm as Wagner forces move closer to border
PM Mateusz Morawiecki expresses concern over movement of Russian mercenary fighters in Belarus near the Polish border.
Nikki Haley says Mitch McConnell should ‘know when to walk away’
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley suggested that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) should step down amid the senior senator’s health concerns. McConnell froze at a le…
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Trump insulted their governor and may be indicted again. They love him.
The former president's reception at Iowa's Lincoln Dinner delivered a hard reality to the rest of the field: seemingly no conventional rules of politics apply to him.
www.politico.comChina says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island
China has accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei.
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Six migrant workers struck by SUV in intentional act, N.C. authorities say
The incident took place outside a Walmart in Lincolnton, a city 35 miles northwest of Charlotte.
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Biden finally speaks out on granddaughter he refused to acknowledge for years
President Biden has acknowledged his granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts, for the first time after refusing to do so for over four years.
Haley on new Trump charges: ‘You shouldn’t be erasing anything unless you have something to hide’
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley took aim at new allegations brought against former President Trump last week, saying that no one should erase anything unless they had “something to hid…
thehill.comUkraine again reported bringing war deep into Russia with attacks on Moscow and border region
Ukraine has brought the war far from the front line into the heart of Russia again in drone penetrations Russian authorities said damaged two office buildings a few miles from the Kremlin.
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Sen. Tim Scott misses crucial Senate vote to attend 2024 campaign event in Iowa
The Senate passed the annual defense policy bill with a bipartisan 86-11 to authorize $886 billion in national defense spending.
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A DeSantis come-from-behind win is looking vanishingly unlikely
Candidates overcoming the kind of deficit the Florida governor faces have a grim track record.
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Dozens of former Trump Cabinet officials won’t publicly support his 2024 reelection bid
Dozens of former Cabinet officials under former President Trump’s administration declined to publicly support the former president’s third bid for the White House, NBC News reported. NBC News …
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Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey on finding real gun violence solutions and whether he'd run for office
In an interview with ABC "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl on Sunday, Matthew McConaughey, a Uvalde native, reflected on his experience after the shooting
Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia's war in August
Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country.
apnews.comFather Paolo: Christian monk who disappeared after trying to talk to ISIL
The Italian breathed life into Syria’s Mar Musa and championed interreligious understanding, until he disappeared.
Hutchinson says GOP candidates who promise Trump pardons are ‘not serving our system of justice well’
GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson said took aim at Republican presidential candidates who have said they would pardon former President Trump if they are elected to the White House. CBS̵…
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It's the summer of changed climate. Get used to it | CNN Politics
Here’s a hot take on the summer of 2023: The climate you grew up in is gone, replaced by something new and changing, but also inalterably different – where the Atlantic Ocean can reach hot-tub temperature, heat is a recurring public health concern and people will have to adapt their way of living.
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Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil
The judicial overhaul pursued by Netanyahu and his right-wing government has sparked an unprecedented crisis and opened up a deep social divide.
President acknowledges Hunter Biden's 4-year-old daughter as his granddaughter, and Republicans take jabs
The president said he and the first lady "only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy."
www.cbsnews.comJudge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.
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Hunter Biden told Devon Archer they would get 'last laugh' after conviction was thrown out: 'Motherf---ers'
Hunter Biden expressed confidence in a 2018 text exchange with Devon Archer that the pair would get the "last laugh" after Archer said his conviction was thrown out.
Congress hands the crypto industry two wins and a loss before August recess
The crypto lobby notched wins when a key House committee advanced bills that laid out industry-backed regulatory frameworks for digital assets and stablecoins.
Breakthrough in Long Island serial killings shines light on the many unsolved murders of sex workers
Two women out for an afternoon walk outside Atlantic City found a body in a ditch and called police, who quickly found three more
Protesters attack French embassy in Niger as West African governments threaten coup leaders
Supporters of the coup waved Russian flags in the capital while regional leaders warned of potential military action to restore democratic rule.
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ER visits spike as extreme heat scorches New York City
Heat-related deaths in New York City have risen over the last decade as climate change warms the planet.
www.politico.comMarine staff sergeant found not guilty in 2021 death of recruit at South Carolina's Parris Island
A staff sergeant who oversaw Marine training at South Carolina’s Parris Island has been cleared of criminal responsibility for the death of a 19-year-old recruit during a 2021 training exercise.
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User’s manual to Devon Archer’s closed-door interview tomorrow
Devon Archer, a former Burisma board member, is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee. He is currently under subpoena.
Senate Democrat calls House GOP Hunter Biden investigation a ‘witch hunt’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday called the House GOP investigation into Hunter Biden a “witch hunt” and said he has no concerns about the White House’s positioning on the matter. Murphy was …
thehill.comDenmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scriptures
Denmark’s foreign minister says the government will seek to make it illegal to desecrate the Quran or other holy books in front of foreign embassies.
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Family accuses Delta of negligence after drunken passenger allegedly groped mom and her teen daughter on a 9-hour flight
The man put his hand on the mother’s thigh and moved “toward her vagina,” the suit said. The woman spoke to both the head flight attendant onboard and the pilot, who both said, according to the lawsuit, that there was nothing they could do.
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Haley dodges question on whether Trump should drop out of 2024 race
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley sidestepped a question on whether former President Trump should drop out of 2024 presidential race. “While I think he was the right president at the rig…
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Comer questions timing of DOJ's letter requesting ex-Hunter Biden business partner report to prison: 'Odd'
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., joined "Sunday Morning Futures" to share what to expect ahead of Devon Archer's testimony before Congress.
Disney loses bid to dismiss or pause DeSantis board's state case
The ruling in the state-level case is separate from Disney's ongoing federal political retaliation lawsuit against DeSantis and members of the board.
5 takeaways as Trump’s legal troubles mount
Former President Trump’s legal crises are growing more serious this week and show no signs of fading, even as his 2024 bid for the White House barrels forward. Federal prosecutors filed addit…
thehill.comUkraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.
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Indigenous women and police clash in Peru protest
At least 60 people have died in anti-government protests since December last year.
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UFO-curious lawmakers brace for a fight over government secrets
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee says a high-profile hearing on UFOs is just the start of their push for answers. And they are threatening to use heavier-handed ta…
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West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked
The 15-nation bloc's response to the Sahel region's seventh coup in recent years came as crowds in Niamey burned French flags and stoned the former colonial power's mission, drawing tear gas from police.
Two tribal nations to open Minnesota's first legal recreational marijuana dispensaries
At least two tribal nations are planning to open Minnesota's first dispensaries for recreational marijuana as it becomes legal to possess and grow in the state in August.
apnews.comTrump shows in Iowa he still rules the GOP -- despite his deepening criminal peril | CNN Politics
Donald Trump only needed 10 minutes to show why his growing pile of criminal charges is not yet loosening his grip on the Republican presidential race and why his opponents will find him so hard to beat.
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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN
Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.
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Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning librarians from exposing minors to 'harmful' material
A judge has blocked a law from taking effect in Arkansas that would have allowed criminal charges to be brought against librarians for exposing minors to "harmful" materials.
Medal of Honor recipient watches as warship bearing his name is christened in Maine
A warship bearing the name of a Medal of Honor recipient has been christened at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, and the ship's namesake was on hand to witness the event.
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Schiff says McCarthy floating Biden impeachment to deal with ‘craziest’ Republicans in conference
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is floating an impeachment inquiry into President Biden to deal with the “craziest” Republicans in h…
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Ukraine reports fierce fighting in northeast
A senior Ukrainian official reported heavy fighting in the northeast of the country on Sunday, with Kyiv's forces holding their lines and making gains in some areas.
July keeps sizzling as Phoenix hits another 110-degree day and wildfires spread in California
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
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Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body?
James Gallagher spends the day in the heat lab to see what summer heatwaves do to the body.
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Musk says X won't leave San Francisco despite city facing 'doom spiral'
Billionaire Elon Musk said Twitter will keep its headquarters in San Francisco despite the company, which is rebranding as X, receiving offers aimed at luring it away from the Bay.
1 dead, 'multiple' people shot at party in Muncie, Indiana
One person has died, and multiple others were injured during a large gathering in Muncie, Indiana overnight, according to the city of Muncie.
Hurd says getting booed at Lincoln Dinner ‘was as expected’
Republican candidate Will Hurd said Sunday he expected to get booed at the Iowa Republicans’ Lincoln Dinner on Friday night, when he asserted that former President Trump was only running for the Wh…
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Inside the online world of people who think they can change their race
Practitioners of “race change to another,” or RCTA, purport to be able to manifest physical changes in their appearance and even their genetics to truly become a different race.
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CBS News poll on how people are coping with the heat
Most Americans continue to want climate change addressed right now.
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Hunter Biden spotted getting off private jet days after contradicting president’s claim on foreign cash
Hunter Biden was spotted early Friday morning at a Los Angeles airport after arriving in a private jet less than 48 hours after his plea deal fell apart in Delaware.
Transcript: Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for president, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 30, 2023.
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Transcript: Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 30, 2023.
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Transcript: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 30, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," July 30, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson join Margaret Brennan.
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