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DA leading Trump case says rhetoric won’t intimidate office
NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is standing firm against Donald Trump’s increasingly hostile rhetoric, telling his staff that the office won’t be intimidated or deterred as it nears a decision on charging the former president.

In hush money probe, Trump’s lawyer is anything but quiet
The accelerating probe into former President Trump’s involvement in a hush-money scandal has a new face, one eager to hit the airwaves ahead of any potential criminal charges. Joe Tacopina made the…


China's Xi to meet with Putin in Moscow Monday in show of support
China's leader Xi Jing Ping to meet with Putin in Moscow Monday in show of support amid the war in Ukraine.

McCarthy discourages protests amid looming Trump indictment: 'We want calmness'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discouraged Trump supporters from protesting his rumored indictment by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, emphasizing that Republicans "want calmness out there."

Putin makes surprise trip to occupied Mariupol
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the occupied port city of Mariupol, his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September.


Mike Pence says voters are ready to move past Trump for a 'fresh start'
Mike Pence, in an ABC News sit-down on "This Week," talked about Trump's possible arrest, support for Ukraine, a 2024 campaign and more

Biden calls Israel's Netanyahu with judicial plan 'concern'
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express "concern” over his government’s planned overhaul of the country’s judicial system that have sparked widespread protests across Israel and to encourage compromise.The White House said Biden reiterated U.S. conc


Warren says proposal to lift FDIC insurance cap has "got to be on the table right now"
Warren told "Face the Nation" that lifting the FDIC insurance cap is a "good move."


Is the United States Creating a ‘Legion of Doom’?
The emerging China-Russia-Iran axis may force the United States to choose between some unappealing options.


Snow, flooding in California, Ukraine memorial, Academy Awards, This Week in Pictures
Find this weeks top photos from around the globe in ABC News' This Week in Pictures slideshow

Haberman: Trump ‘very anxious’ about potential indictment in New York
New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman on Sunday said former President Trump is “very anxious” about possibly being indicted as part of a New York probe into an alleged hush-money payment to adu…


Republican bills push cash bail, subvert Democratic changes
Republican lawmakers across the country are pushing to increase the use of cash bail and pretrial detention.


Trial in one of E. Jean Carroll’s rape defamation cases against Trump is delayed | CNN Politics
The first of two defamation trials scheduled for next month regarding E. Jean Carroll’s claim that Donald Trump raped her will be delayed indefinitely, a federal judge said Monday.


Rep. James Comer details 'concerning' Hunter Biden laptop evidence: 'Just the beginning' | Fox News Video
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., joined 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss the latest on the GOP-led probe into the Biden family's business dealings and his reaction to the potential arrest of President Trump.

Trump shadow looms large over House GOP policy retreat | CNN Politics
House Republicans had hoped to use their annual retreat to get on the same page about upcoming policy battles and devise a strategy to preserve their fragile majority.


Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit
The Russian leader tours parts of the Ukrainian port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks.


GOP donor faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors
A formerly well-connected Republican donor goes on trial in Minnesota on Tuesday accused of sex trafficking minors.


UK banking system 'safe' after Credit Suisse rescue
Despite the swift action by regulators, stock markets in the UK and Asia fell.


Dem senator calls on law enforcement to 'pay attention' to Trump protests ahead of potential arrest
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., says Trump supporters have a right to peacefully protest if the former president is arrested, but he urged law enforcement to "pay attention."

House Republicans find their groove as challenges loom
After a rocky start to their new majority, House Republicans have gotten in a groove, notching wins that squeeze Democrats and President Biden. But as they approach 100 days in power, with deb…


Nations approve key UN science report on climate change
Governments gave their blessing Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations.


Critic of Michael Cohen invited to testify in Trump probe
Robert Costello, a onetime legal advisor to former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, will appear on Monday before the New York grand jury investigating former President Trump over his alleged involveme…


Abortion on the ballot? Not if these Republican lawmakers can help it.
Several bills would limit voters' power to override abortion restrictions that Republicans imposed.


Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war | CNN
With its balmy beaches, laid back lifestyles and holiday vibe, the tropical paradise of Bali has much to offer any world weary traveler – let alone those fleeing a war zone.


McHenry: "All options should be on the table" in allowing large banks to buy troubled smaller ones
"What I need to get to the bottom of investigatively, in Congress, is the who, what, when, where, why, and how of these bank failures and the decision over" last weekend, McHenry said.


Bidens to host 'Ted Lasso' cast to promote mental health
Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House — in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.


American company outraged after Mexican military, police seized Caribbean facility: 'This is insane'
The apparent seizure of an American company's operations in Mexico by the country's military and local police has sparked outrage on Capitol Hill and by the company's top executive.

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks
Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks.


Biden broke a central campaign promise and progressives are not happy
President Biden broke a central campaign promise when he approved a massive oil drilling project this week, angering progressives who called for him to reject the proposal.

Warren ramps up criticism of Fed chair: ‘He has failed’
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) took to the Sunday political news shows to heavily criticize a familiar foe — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his handling of monetary policy and…


Witness may challenge Michael Cohen claims in Trump case - source
A lawyer called to testify behind closed doors in New York may challenge the claims of a key witness before a grand jury decides whether to charge Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn star.

Trump DC hotel dispute with House Democrats lands at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is poised to decide if it will take up a case on whether Democratic lawmakers should be able to obtain documents related to former President Trump’s former D.C. hotel — a popular …


Analysis: Voters of color are a big reason Trump leads the GOP primary | CNN Politics
But what may surprise is how Trump is ahead. An average of CNN/SSRS and Quinnipiac University polls released this week reveals that Trump’s lead may, in large part, be because of his clear edge among potential Republican primary voters of color.


Eric Adams defends Biden’s record, says Republicans are the ones soft on crime - Washington Examiner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams swooped to President Joe Biden's defense amid criticisms from Republicans on crime. Seeking to neutralize the narrative that Republicans are strong on crime, Adams countered that the GOP has not always been supportive of increased funding for law enforcement and...


North Korea's Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against US, South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen drills simulating a nuclear counterattack against the U.S. and South Korea in a warning to the allies who are scaling up their joint military exercises, state media KCNA said on Monday.

NY prosecutor eyeing Trump has faced repeated criticism for being soft on crime
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has a history of condemnation for soft -on-crime policies despite reported plans to arrest former President Donald Trump.

Republicans’ views of the US have become more pessimistic, polling shows | CNN Politics
Heading into the next presidential election, an analysis of CNN polls shows that Republicans have reverted to the deeply negative national outlook they held prior to Donald Trump’s presidential victory in 2016. They again are convinced the nation is in decline, and more often defensive against...


Indiana police looking for missing teen who may be in 'extreme danger'
Indiana police are looking for a teenager who went missing two days ago and is believed to be in "extreme danger."

Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says
The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China.


Sununu on possible Trump arrest: ‘Democrats have misplayed this’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Sunday said the possible imminent arrest of former President Trump in an investigation into alleged hush-money payments during the 2016 presidential election …

The new Red Scare for red states: Diversity programs
Legislation has been introduced in at least a dozen states aimed at cutting DEI spending and rewriting hiring guidelines at colleges and universities.


Former DOJ official: Trump remark ‘has the effect of poisoning’ jury pool
Anthony Cole, a former Department of Justice (DOJ) official, said on Sunday that former President Trump’s remarks about his possible looming arrest in New York was an attempt to “intimidate local p…


Biden's Twitter account fact-checked for dubious claim about the taxes billionaires pay
President Biden's Twitter account argued that billionaires in the U.S. only pay an average tax of 3% — a claim that invited disbelief from Twitter CEO Elon Musk.

Pence indicates he won't challenge all aspects of special counsel's subpoena, as more details emerge
Former Vice President Mike Pence indicated on "This Week" that he is not challenging all aspects of the subpoena issued last month by special counsel Jack Smith.

John Kirby ‘not aware’ of any violent threats related to Trump’s call for protest
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday he wasn’t aware of any potential violence related to former President Donald Trump's call for action.

FBI offers $20,000 in the case of great-grandmother kidnapped in Mexico
The family of Maria del Carmen Lopez, 63, said they were contacted by her kidnappers and ordered to pay a large ransom in exchange for her release.


North Korea: Latest missile simulated nuclear counterattack
North Korea says its ballistic missile launch over the weekend simulated a nuclear attack against South Korea.


Former US Marine may have been 'lured' from China before arrest, lawyer says
A former U.S. Marine Corps pilot may have been "lured" from China to Australia by security agencies before his arrest, his lawyer said outside court on Monday after an extradition hearing in Sydney.

Manhattan DA says his office will not tolerate threats to the rule of law after Trump calls on supporters to protest
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says his office will not tolerate intimidation or threats to the rule of law

Michael Cohen asked to be available in case witness is called to discredit him in Trump grand jury investigation, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.


China’s Xi calls for ‘rational way’ out of Ukraine conflict
On his way to Moscow, China’s president is trying to cast Beijing as a peacemaker after more than a year of war.

Mike Pence responds to question regarding former President Trump's possible arrest
Mike Pence called the potential arrest of former President Donald Trump a "politically charged prosecution" and argued it was "not what the American people want to see."

Federal Reserve and global central banks set to boost liquidity to ease crisis fears - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Sunday that it had joined with other major global central banks to establish new lines of U.S. dollar swaps to prevent liquidity issues ahead of Monday morning's market opening. The coordinated action with the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan...


U.S. sees deposits stabilizing as some regional banks reel
A U.S. official said on Sunday that the deposit outflows that left many regional banks reeling in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's failure had slowed and in some cases reversed, as investors tried to ascertain whether the crisis was contained.

NY grand jury investigating Trump hush money scheme to hear from former Michael Cohen legal adviser | CNN Politics
Attorney Robert Costello, once a legal adviser to Trump attorney Michael Cohen, will appear Monday before the New York grand jury investigating the former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels.


Xi: China's proposal on Ukraine reflects unity of global views
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that Beijing's proposal on how to solve the Ukraine crisis reflects global views and seeks to neutralise consequences, but acknowledged that the solutions are not easy.

Russia and China want to disrupt the world order, NSC spokesperson says
"They’d like to rewrite the rules of the game globally," John Kirby said.


McCarthy says Americans should not protest if Trump is indicted
The speaker's remarks at the House GOP retreat contradict Trump, who called on supporters Saturday to "protest" and "take our nation back" if an indictment is announced.


David Cicilline led the fight against Big Tech. Here’s what comes next.
The House is losing its top antitrust reform champion later this year when Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) resigns. The congressman announced last month that he will retire from Congress in Jun…


SVB collapse: Fed reportedly raised repeated risk management concerns with bank - Washington Examiner
The Federal Reserve expressed concerns about Silicon Valley Bank's risk management practices at least four years before its collapse earlier this month, according to reports. The Fed issued a warning to SVB in January 2019 about its system to control risk, the Wall Street Journal reported...


Vivek Ramaswamy calls for DeSantis and Haley to condemn possible Trump indictment - Washington Examiner
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy demanded fellow 2024 GOP hopeful Nikki Haley and speculated future contender Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) condemn the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump. Musing that some 2024 aspirants may be "quietly celebrating" Trump's potential forthcoming...


San Francisco supervisor Hillary Ronen begs for more police in her district after voting to defund in 2020
San Francisco district supervisor Hillary Ronen begged city officials to increase police presence in the Mission District, three years after she voted to defund the police.

N Korea’s Kim led drills ‘simulating nuclear counterattack’: KCNA
Latest show of force from Pyongyang comes as it bristles at military drills by South Korea and the US.

Bank stocks gain as markets digest Credit Suisse rescue
Bank stocks rallied on Monday and a cross-asset scramble for safety abated, as investors heaved a tentative sigh of relief that a historic weekend rescue of financial heavyweight Credit Suisse is containing the banking crisis for now.

Michael Cohen: Trump will 'absolutely' have mugshot and be fingerprinted if arrested
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump's ex-personal lawyer, said the 45th president would "absolutely" go through standard arresting formalities should the Manhattan district attorney's office indict him.


Donald Trump could be charged any day - what happens next?
Any trial of the former president would still be more than a year away, legal experts say.

Mike Pence calls potential Trump indictment ‘not what the American people want to see’ | CNN Politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence balked at the idea of a potential indictment of Donald Trump, categorizing any possible prosecutorial actions as “politically charged” and “not what the American people want to see.”


Miami Beach orders emergency curfew over unruly crowds after two deadly weekend shootings
The city issued a curfew for Sunday, with more restrictions likely. It is the third consecutive year the city has ordered such a curfew.


Source: Lawyer invited to testify before Trump grand jury
A lawyer who previously advised the key government witness in the hush money payment investigation into Donald Trump has been invited to appear before the Manhattan grand jury that is eyeing potential charges against the former president.


Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead
Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.


Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada
Democrats are gearing up for another hard-fought Senate race in Nevada next cycle after the state narrowly decided who would control the upper chamber in the midterms. Last year, Democrats we…

Inside the Payoff to a Porn Star That Could Lead to Trump’s Indictment
At the time, it all was more tawdry than momentous. A reality star invited a porn actress half his age to a hotel room after a round in a celebrity golf tournament. She arrived in a spangly gold dress and strappy heels. He promised to put her on television and then, she says, they slept...

George Santos never filed a key financial disclosure. Enforcement has been lax for years.
The fact that such violations are rarely even flagged makes it easy for candidates like Santos to avoid disclosing key financial information, ethics experts say.


Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.

McCarthy pushes back against Trump's calls for protests: ‘We want calmness out there’
"He’s not talking in a harmful way, and nobody should," the House speaker said of the former president.


Gretchen Whitmer says Trump maintains hold on Michigan Republicans - Washington Examiner
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Michigan Republicans have long been influenced by former President Donald Trump and his allies, which she believes is likely to continue into the 2024 presidential election. "In Michigan, Republican Party politics for a long time has been controlled by the DeVos...


Trump’s call for protest over potential arrest sparks fears of violence
Former President Trump’s call on Saturday encouraging protests in light of a possible arrest has sparked concerns about political violence should his base respond to the call. Trump on …


Former DOJ official says Trump’s intimidation tactics could ‘poison’ jury pool - Washington Examiner
A former Justice Department official says former President Donald Trump's remarks and calls for protests are intimidation tactics that could "poison" the jury pool. “What I think is happening here is [Trump] trying to, No. 1, intimidate local prosecutors and No. 2, I think it also has the effect...


Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.

Yellen, Powell welcome Swiss bank deal as step toward market stability
The deal comes amid jitters in the U.S. banking system after the failure of two regional lenders led American authorities to step in to protect uninsured depositors.


Putin visits Russian-occupied Mariupol in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, who flew to Mariupol by helicopter, drove around city and stopped to talk to residents, TASS reports.

McCarthy breaks with Trump on call for protests over possible arrest - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) broke with former President Donald Trump on Sunday regarding his call for protests in response to his possible arrest this week. McCarthy was asked during a press conference at the House Republican retreat in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday about the former...


TOPGUN graduates compare the film to the real thing
The Navy's commander of the Pacific Fleet told 60 Minutes which parts he thought Hollywood got right in "Top Gun: Maverick"


On eve of Xi visit, Putin welcomes Chinese role in Ukraine crisis
In what the Kremlin said was an article written for a Chinese newspaper, Putin called Xi Jinping his "good old friend" and said Russia had high hopes for his visit, the Chinese leader's first to Russia since Putin launched the war.

In Chicago mayor's race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats' split
The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city.


How Midwest roots shaped Ron DeSantis' political values and perspective
Youngstown, Ohio, plays a large — and largely untold — role in the origins of Florida’s governor and the cultural grievances he carries as a possible presidential candidate.


Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs
Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers.

US House Speaker McCarthy says he told Biden lack of debt talks jeopardizes economy
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday that he confronted President Joe Biden about a lack of negotiations on the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling last week and told the president he is putting the economy at risk. McCarthy, the top Republican in the House of Representatives, first...

How Ukrainian-Russian couples are faring after a year of war
Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships.

SVB collapse: A timeline of the bank’s demise - Washington Examiner
Previously unknown to the majority of the nation, Silicon Valley Bank has become a household name after experiencing the greatest bank collapse since the 2008 financial crisis. At the close of 2022, the bank had roughly $209 billion in total assets and approximately $175.4 billion in total...


On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, these photos tell the story of the war
The U.S. invaded Iraq 20 years ago on the faulty case that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. These photos tell the story.
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Florida bill would ban girls from talking about their periods in school, GOP lawmaker says
The Florida Republicans' bill would ban discussion of reproductive health in school, which includes banning girls from talking about their periods.
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Manhattan DA’s case against Trump must be ‘strong’ to warrant ‘unprecedented’ arrest: Sen. Kelly says
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said New York prosecutors must have "thoroughly" investigated the allegations against former President Donald Trump before pressing charges.

New law allows anti-abortion monument at Arkansas Capitol
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow an anti-abortion monument to be built near the state Capitol.


GOP-led ‘debt prioritization’ push to help prevent default draws mixed reviews
A GOP-backed push to lay out a plan for the government to prioritize certain payments if the Treasury runs out of emergency measures to prevent a default is picking up some traction as both parties…


March 19, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited occupied Mariupol — an apparently defiant move reported by the Kremlin just days after the ICC issued a warrant for his arrest.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Against Donald Trump’s Protest Demands
GAELEN MORSERep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) cautioned MAGA-diehards who plan to protest against Donald Trump’s possible indictment after the former president repeatedly called on his supporters to take to the streets.In a rare move, the MAGA-loving congresswomen split from Trump’s call for...

WATCH: Byron Donalds calls potential Trump indictment ‘flat out wrong’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump as a part of the "gotcha mentality" in the current legal system. "I think this is one of the worst uses of the justice system we’ve ever seen. This kind of two-tier prosecution, this gotcha mentality...


Elizabeth Warren, Marjorie Taylor Green agree people shouldn't protest alleged Trump arrest
Democrat Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren argued there is "no reason to protest" former President Donald Trump's likely arrest in the coming week.

Why an indictment may help Trump — and threaten the GOP
Trump allies quickly turned the impending charges against the ex-president into a litmus test for the rest of the Republican field.


UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly $3.25B to calm turmoil
Swiss President Alain Berset said banking giant UBS is acquiring its smaller rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in global banking

Hakeem Jeffries says MTG has become ‘one of the most important House Republicans’ - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) dubbed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) "one of the most important House Republicans" and mused that she could be on the 2024 presidential ticket. Jeffries said that Greene is the "last person" he would take political insight from after being asked...

Warren: Powell 'took a flamethrower' to bank regulations leading up to SVB collapse
Sen. Elizabeth Warren took to Sunday's political talk shows to slam Fed chair Jerome Powell over Silicon Valley Bank and Trump-era bank deregulations.
Kevin McCarthy and MAGA Republicans rally around Trump ahead of possible indictment
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and several MAGA Republicans rallied around Donald Trump on Saturday ahead of the former president's possible indictment.

New York Community Bank to buy failed Signature Bank
New York Community Bank has agreed to buy a significant chunk of the failed Signature Bank in a $2.7 billion deal, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said late Sunday

In wake of SVB collapse, lawmakers float raising FDIC deposit insurance cap of $250,000
Raising the FDIC insurance limit, Warren said, would help small businesses from large-scale bank failures such as Silicon Valley Bank.
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Biden’s camp confident he’s up to rigors of campaigning, even amid doubts
When President Biden announces his reelection bid in the coming weeks, he’ll enter a grueling 18-month phase of nonstop travel, sprinting from one swing state to another. It’s expected to be a far…


TikTok now has 150 million active users in the U.S., CEO to tell Congress
A 50% jump in active users suggests the app has become even more entrenched in the U.S. over the nearly three years that Washington has grappled with how to rein it in.


Trump’s supporters should be able to protest ‘peacefully,’ Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly says
Law enforcement officials should be prepared to “make sure it doesn't rise to the level of violence,” Kelly said.


What the FDIC does when a bank fails
At the height of the Great Recession, Scott Pelley reported on the lengths the federal government will go to protect bank depositors.


Transcript: Sen. Elizabeth Warren on "Face the Nation," March 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 19, 2023.


Transcript: Rep. Patrick McHenry on "Face the Nation," March 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Patrick McHenry, Republican of North Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 19, 2023.


Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation," March 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn, the former top economic adviser in the Trump White House and now vice chairman of IBM, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 19, 2023.


Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," March 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with H.R. McMaster,former national security adviser in the Trump White House and a CBS News contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 19, 2023.


Transcript: "Pivot" co-hosts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway on "Face the Nation," March 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, co-hosts of "Pivot" podcast, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 19, 2023.


Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on March 19, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democratic of Massachusetts, and Rep. Patrick McHenry, Republican of North Carolina, join Margaret Brennan.

Saturday, March 18,2023

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest
Donald Trump says in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday and he's calling on supporters to protest.


Is Donald Trump likely to be arrested soon? Will he be indicted? What we know
Questions loom over whether Donald Trump will be indicted. Former prosecutors said it's unlikely the former president will be arrested and handcuffed.
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McCarthy calls for House investigations as Republicans slam potential Trump indictment
A slew of Republican allies took to Twitter to express their outrage about Trump's prediction that he would be arrested next week.


Some Trump rivals rally to his side as possible charges loom
Top Republicans, including some of Donald Trump’s potential rivals for the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination, are rushing to his defense after Trump said he's bracing for possible arrest.


Pelosi, Dems calls Trump's arrest warning 'reckless,' accuse him of fomenting 'unrest'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi slammed former President Donald Trump's statement that he expects to be arrested next week, calling it "reckless" and accusing him of inciting violence.

Cohen says Trump calls for protest against Manhattan DA probe signals desire for ‘violent clash’ on his behalf
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen said on Saturday that former President Trump’s calls for a protest against the Manhattan district attorney’s probe signals a desire for “another violent clash” o…


EXCLUSIVE: Pence says prospect of Trump arrest is 'a politically charged prosecution'
During an exclusive sit-down interview, Pence said he's "taken aback" at the prospect of a possible indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump.

Haley, Ramaswamy among those taking on 'woke ideology' in SC
Republicans who are seeking to lead their party in the 2024 presidential race gathered in South Carolina this weekend.


MAGA voters say an indictment would help Trump's 2024 presidential bid
In a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday, Trump predicted that he would be indicted Tuesday in a case in New York involving alleged hush money payments.


Trump-Stormy Daniels settlement at heart of potential NY DA indictment didn't violate campaign law: FEC expert
Prosecutors won't have much of a legal leg to stand on if they indict Donald Trump on violating campaign finance law, according to a former FEC commissioner.
Manhattan DA Bragg privately warns of intimidation after Trump calls for protest
His office appears poised to bring criminal charges against Trump in connection with a hush-money payment made to a porn actress, Stormy Daniels.


Election conspiracy movement grinds on as 2024 approaches
As the U.S. barrels toward the next presidential election, the election conspiracy movement that mushroomed after the last one shows no signs of slowing down.


What we know about political donations tied to Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank
After two of America's largest bank failures, some elected officials have rushed to return donations tied to SVB and Signature Bank.
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Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as ‘politically motivated,’ ‘abuse of power’
Republican lawmakers blasted the prospect of former President Trump being indicted after he revealed he expects to be arrested next week, calling the potential move “politically motivated” and an “…


Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday as New York law enforcement prepares for possible indictment | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he expects to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney next week


Analysis: China's Xi takes 'diplomatic dance' to isolated Russia
Xi Jinping walks a diplomatic tightrope as he heads to Moscow, seeking to present China as a global peacemaker while strengthening ties with his closest ally, President Vladimir Putin, who faces criminal charges over his Ukraine war.
A New Federal Student Loan Program Will Move Millions Toward Forgiveness
It’s unclear whether President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan will survive a legal challenge now before the Supreme Court, but a different federal program may still offer relief to many borrowers. Some are already seeing relief under the program, and the government just extended a...

Bank failures: Anger in Congress, but division on what to do
Congress is trying to figure out how best to respond to the abrupt failure of two U.S. banks. Lawmakers are up in arms over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and they're questioning what went wrong.


Pence slams Trump arrest rumors, but questions Democratic priorities - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence blasted the prospect of his former boss being indicted and arrested next week. On Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Saturday program, Pence said he was “taken aback” at the news former President Donald Trump could be indicted and arrested. Trump announced on Saturday...


Ukraine still able to resupply troops in battered Bakhmut, says army
Ukrainian forces outside the battered eastern city of Bakhmut are managing to keep Russian units at bay so ammunition, food, equipment and medicines can be delivered to defenders, the army said on Saturday.

'Uncharted territory': How would a TikTok ban in the US work?
Users could get around the nationwide ban but TikTok's audience would shrink, experts said.

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold domestic violence gun law
The DOJ said it was pursuing the Supreme Court appeal on a “highly expedited schedule” so the justices could potentially take up the case before the current term ends.


Memphis police lieutenant who was on scene of Tyre Nichols' violent beating retired with benefits
Lt. DeWayne Smith retired one day before a termination hearing was to be held to determine if he would be fired, records showed.


UN commission calls for closing the gender digital divide
The U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality is calling for wide-ranging efforts to close the gap between men and women in today’s technology-driven world.


GOP lawmakers slam potential Trump indictment: ‘Third World Banana Republic lunacy’
Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate blasted reports that former President Donald Trump could soon be indicted -- claiming it would be politically motivated.

British intelligence warns Russia likely preparing for wider military conscription - Washington Examiner
Russian forces are likely preparing for a larger military conscription amid its war in Ukraine, after Russia's parliament introduced a bill that raises the age of service from 18-27, to 21-30, intelligence from the United Kingdom claimed. In a defense update, British intelligence officials...


‘So much blood’: Medics tell what they saw and did after Uvalde massacre | CNN
Among the medics who responded to the Robb Elementary massacre was a local EMT who treated three children at the same time and her off-shift colleague who found herself caring for her son’s classmates, not knowing if her own boy was alive.


French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?
No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.


California Democrats kill harsher penalties for sex crimes, favor stricter punishments for high-value theft
California Assembly Member Joe Patterson called out Democrat's for playing "partisan politics" after Democrat lawmakers killed his bill days before passing similar legislation.

Analysis: AI can be racist, sexist and creepy. What should we do about it? | CNN Politics
The emergence of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence interface that will chat with you, answer questions and passably write a high school term paper, is a harbinger of how technology is changing the way we live in the world. Here’s what one expert has to say about AI.


Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is facing criticism from political allies after the Biden administration approved a contentious oil drilling project in Alaska.


In France, some protests against increased retirement age turn violent
The protests come after French President Emmanuel Macron unilaterally pushed through a bill to raise the nation's retirement age from 62 to 64.


McCarthy vows investigation into Manhattan DA ahead of expected Trump indictment - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to open an investigation into the Manhattan district attorney’s office after it was reported a grand jury was preparing to indict former President Donald Trump sometime next week. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is reportedly preparing to indict...


New Mexico governor signs bill ending juvenile life sentences without parole | CNN Politics
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law Friday that prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to life in prison without eligibility for parole.


Credit Suisse bank: UBS is in talks to take over its troubled rival
Emergency talks are underway in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday.


Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says 'truth still matters'
Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos is carrying on in Congress despite calls for him to resign after he admitted to fabricating many aspects of his life story.


Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday as Manhattan DA eyes charges
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.


Trump Jr. accuses Biden of using TiKTok as scapegoat to distract from family's ties to China
Donald Trump Jr. accused President Biden of using TikTok as a scapegoat to distract from the Biden family’s financial ties to Chinese companies that have been exposed this week.
DeSantis, on Defense, Shows Signs of Slipping in Polls
It’s been a tough few months for Ron DeSantis. Donald Trump and his allies have blasted him as “Meatball Ron,” “Ron DeSanctimonious,” a “groomer,” disloyal and a supporter of cutting entitlement programs. Now, he’s getting criticism from many mainstream conservatives for calling Russia’s...

SVB collapse: BlackRock reportedly warned of ‘weak’ risk controls last year - Washington Examiner
Silicon Valley Bank was reportedly warned by BlackRock's consulting arm early last year that its risk controls were "substantially below" other lenders. More than two years before its ultimate collapse, SVB hired BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory Group to analyze "the potential impact of...


Get ready for Manhattan DA’s made-for-TV Trump prosecution: high on ratings, but short on the law
It will be a case to which you can bring your popcorn — so long as you leave your principles behind.


California military base locked down after vehicle runs gate
A California military base has been put in lockdown after a vehicle went through the facility’s main gate without stopping.


Gallup finds more Democrats have sympathy for Palestinians than Israelis
The survey is the first time either party has expressed more sympathy for Palestinians in their conflict with Israel.


Mexico president holds massive rally ahead of 2024 elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador held a massive rally in Mexico City’s main plaza attended by tens of thousands of people Saturday.


Celebrities flock to Kamala Harris’s residence for exclusive Women’s History Month bash - Washington Examiner
Rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion and supermodel Lori Harvey were among the guests at Vice President Kamala Harris's exclusive champagne brunch on Saturday to celebrate Women's History Month and promote paid family leave. News of the event, which was not disclosed to the media ahead of time...

Michael Cohen Hits Possible Trump Lawyers With 1 Word Of Advice
Donald Trump's former fixer revealed "the smartest thing" an attorney can do when it comes to the former president.

Biden admin moves to shut down another mine over eco concerns amid green energy push
The Biden administration proposed banning mining for two decades in a South Dakota national forest area over concerns about environmental impacts.

Match of the Day: 'Great to be here', says Lineker as he makes TV return
Lineker hosts BBC sports coverage for first time after being taken off air in an impartiality row.


Credit Suisse faces fateful weekend. Will UBS step up with a rescue bid? | CNN Business
The fate of Credit Suisse could be decided in the next 24 hours after a torrid week for Switzerland’s second biggest bank.


New Mexico Legislature passes sweeping tax-relief plan
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's Legislature passed a $1.1 billion tax relief package Saturday at the close of its annual session as lawmakers tapped a financial windfall from oil production in efforts to break through entrenched cycles of poverty with tax refunds to working families with children


Trump targeted: A look at probes involving the former president; from Stormy Daniels to Russia to Mar-a-Lago
Investigations are nothing new for former President Trump, whose administration, and post-presidency, have been plagued by probes into his family's business, his campaign and more.

DOJ seeks fast-track Supreme Court review of ruling against gun ban for people under domestic violence restraining orders | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to fast-track its consideration of a recent appeals court ruling that deemed unconstitutional a federal law barring gun possession by those under domestic violence restraining orders.


Graham slams soft-on-crime Bragg for targeting Trump while New Yorkers 'lucky' not to get ‘mugged’
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., spoke out over the weekend against a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, urging him to "take this all the way" to the Supreme Court.

NYPD among local, state and federal agencies gearing up for Trump indictment
The indictment could come as early as next week.


French protesters march past garbage piles, resisting Macron
A smattering of protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise France’s retirement age have taken place in Paris and beyond.


A seaweed blob twice the width of the US is heading toward Florida. Here’s what you should know | CNN
Here’s what you should know about the 5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed headed for Florida.


32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass?
The bill would effectively mean either shorter workweeks or more overtime pay for hourly workers.


How Moscow grabs Ukrainian kids and makes them Russians
Olga Lopatkina paced around her basement in circles like a trapped animal. For more than a week, the Ukrainian mother had heard nothing from her six adopted children stranded in Mariupol, and she was going out of her mind with worry.


Protests in Italy as government restricts same-sex parent rights
Italy legalised same-sex civil unions in 2016 but stopped short of granting gay couples the right to adopt.

Special education clash: How one student's Supreme Court case could make schools more accountable
Miguel Perez, a deaf student, brought home solid grades for years. Months before graduation, his parents learned he wouldn't receive a diploma.
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South Carolinians Haley and Scott aim to win over Christian conservatives in their home state | CNN Politics
South Carolinians Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, along with other presidential hopefuls, on Saturday addressed a Christian conservative forum on Saturday and presented their vision for 2024 as they eye the White House and aim to make their case to a crucial voting bloc in the early voting state.


Australia did not vow to help U.S. defend Taiwan in submarine deal, minister says
Australia "absolutely" did not promise to support the U.S. in any military conflict over Taiwan in return for a deal to acquire U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarines, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.
Delicate negotiations underway over potential Trump arrest next week
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is engaged in delicate negotiations with the Secret Service over how to handle the potential arrest of former President Donald Trump next week on charges he made an illegal payoff to a porn star to keep her silent about an alleged sexual affair...

Supervisor in Tyre Nichols' death retired before firing
The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him.


Trump gears up for 2024 rally in Waco, Texas amid ongoing federal investigation, possible NY indictment
Former President Donald Trump will travel to Texas next weekend for what will be his first rally as he seeks the GOP nomination for president in 2024.

Elon Musk says Trump will win in a ‘landslide victory’ if he’s indicted - Washington Examiner
Twitter CEO Elon Musk predicted Saturday morning that if the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicts former President Donald Trump, he will win "in a landslide" in the 2024 presidential election. “If this happens, Trump will be re-elected in a landslide victory,” Musk said in a tweet...


New Mexico governor signs bill protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming care into law | CNN Politics
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law a bill that prohibits local municipalities and other public bodies from interfering with a person’s ability to access reproductive or gender-affirming health care services.


Trump suggests he will be arrested Tuesday, calls for supporters to ‘protest, take our nation back!’
Former President Trump suggested he will be arrested on Tuesday as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg appears to be close to deciding whether to charge him in the probe into a hush-money payme…


Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate
Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.


Alex Jones transferring assets to family and friends, evading payments to Sandy Hook families: NYT
Infowars host Alex Jones has transferred millions of dollars’ worth of assets to family and friends, potentially shielding his wealth from the nearly $1.5 billion in legal damages he owes to the fa…


Top Ukraine, U.S. defense officials discussed military aid in call, Kyiv says
Three senior U.S. security officials held a video call with a group of their Ukrainian counterparts to discuss military aid to Kyiv.

In wake of Florida law, additional states seek to restrict certain LGBTQ discussions in schools | CNN Politics
Bills similar to Florida’s controversial legislation that bans certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools are being considered in at least 15 states, data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union and reviewed by CNN shows.


Playbook: Trump braces for an imminent arrest
And Nikki Haley hits Ron DeSantis on Ukraine.


How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage.


Looming Trump charges follow criticism of New York prosecutor
A New York City prosecutor who was publicly criticized for declining to charge Donald Trump last year now appears very close to bringing the first criminal indictment against a former president in U.S. history.

Convicted felon, key witness Michael Cohen claims Trump seeks 'violent clash' ahead of indictment
Michael Cohen was convicted in 2018 on a number of charges related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Texas announces takeover of Houston's school district, sparking concerns from educators
"It really flies in the face of local control in the state of Texas," one education policy expert said.

Warren takes center stage in banking fight after SVB collapse
The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse and turmoil in the banking industry are providing a moment for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to jump back into the spotlight. And Warren, who rose to promin…


Facing arrest warrant, Russia's Putin visits annexed Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine.


What happens when your AI chatbot stops loving you back?
After temporarily closing his leathermaking business during the pandemic, Travis Butterworth found himself lonely and bored at home. The 47-year-old turned to Replika, an app that uses artificial-intelligence technology similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. He designed a female avatar with pink hair and...

What is the most important lesson of the Iraq War? - Washington Examiner
No era-defining event, least of all a bloody and grinding decade of war, contains only one lesson for public policymakers and the society they represent. But the search for an overarching moral to the story is a valuable exercise, and we have asked some of the sharper minds on matters of war and...


Trump says 'illegal leaks' indicate he'll be arrested Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump said he will be arrested Tuesday in an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office into his alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

Paris police, protesters clash for third night over Macron's pension reform
Paris police clashed with demonstrators for a third night on Saturday as thousands of people marched throughout the country amid anger at the government pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote.

Judge extends agreement date for Oklahoma poultry lawsuit
A federal judge is giving Oklahoma and nearly a dozen poultry companies, including the world’s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, an additional 90 days to reach an agreement on plans to clean a watershed polluted by chicken litter.


UBS seeks $6 billion in government guarantees for Credit Suisse takeover
The money would cover the cost of winding down parts of the bank and potential litigation charges. A source cautioned that the talks to are encountering significant obstacles, and 10,000 jobs may have to be cut if the banks combine.

2 more Republican states abruptly depart from interstate voter list program
The once-boring voter system has become the source of tension, and more states have signaled they may depart before 2024.


More than 170 trillion plastic particles found in the ocean as pollution reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels | CNN
The world’s oceans are polluted by a “plastic smog” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles that if gathered would weigh around 2.3 million tons, according to a new study.


Trump advisers argued against calling for protests if he’s indicted - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump’s advisers urged him not to call for protests in the event he is criminally indicted next week, according to reports. After the infamous riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, an event that followed Trump giving a fiery speech and touting conspiracy theories that the 2020...


Vatican closes embassy in Nicaragua after Ortega's crackdown
The Vatican has closed its embassy in Nicaragua after the country's government proposed suspending diplomatic relations.


Ohio gun bill poses questions over state vs federal law enforcement - Washington Examiner
Ohio lawmakers are currently debating an Ohio bill that would block state law enforcement officers from enforcing more restrictive federal gun regulations. State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) said the proposed legislation is a response to federal regulations that "infringe" on Second Amendment rights...


U.S. leans on Honduras to rethink China switch, hopes for reprieve
The United States is trying to discourage Honduras from following through on its plan to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, sources close to the matter say, hoping the lack of a formal agreement yet may leave the door open for a change of heart. The ongoing U.S. diplomatic...

Putin is a wanted man — a trial isn't imminent, but the world is closing in
Russian President will have to take into account the risk of getting arrested and flown to the International Criminal Court in The Hague in the Netherlands.


Trump failed to disclose gifts, raising questions about foreign influence - Washington Examiner
Several items gifted to former President Donald Trump from foreign governments while he was in office remain unaccounted for, raising concerns about why the gifts were not disclosed to the State Department as required by federal law. The Trump administration failed to report more than 100...


Tougher riot penalties becoming NC law with no Cooper veto
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Increased punishments for rioting in North Carolina will become law later this year as Democratic Gov.


Pence on Trump calls for protests against indictment: ‘Violence will not be tolerated’
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday that he considers the Manhattan district attorney’s potential indictment of former President Trump to be “deeply troubling” but emphasized that “vi…


ICE arrests 220 criminal illegal immigrants with convictions including rape, murder
ICE's Enforcement and Removals Operation arrested 220 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions that included domestic violence and drug crimes earlier this month.

Trump says he expects to be arrested next week in Stormy Daniels investigation - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump said he thinks he’s going to be arrested on Tuesday. With legal pressure coming from all sides, Trump released a frenzied statement on Truth Social Saturday morning decrying “illegal leaks” and a “highly political,” George Soros-funded prosecutor preparing to take...


Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 388
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 388th day, we take a look at the main developments.

New Mexico opts for veto power on spent nuclear fuel debate
New Mexico's governor has signed legislation that calls for banning the storage of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico, unless the state provides its consent first.

'It's time': Trump calls on supporters to 'protest' and 'take our nation back' in an ominous echo of January 6 riot
Donald Trump's call to action echoed his words preceding the deadly Capitol riot. But there's no proof of his claim he's about to be arrested.

Twitter's Elon Musk predicts Trump will win re-election in 'landslide victory' if arrested
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is predicting that an indictment of former President Donald Trump could lead to his landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election.

Cruz urges Texas bar for careful consideration of Stanford graduates following campus protests
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged the Texas state bar to carefully consider the fitness of certain Stanford University law school graduates after a protest over a conservative judge’s speaking en…


Native American groups blast governor for agency appointment
A coalition of advocates dedicated to stemming the tide of violence and missing persons cases in Indian Country is demanding more transparency from New Mexico Gov.


Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison for killing 4-year-old, uncle and woman whose heart he cut out and cooked
Lawrence Paul Anderson, 44, also pleaded guilty to one count of assault and battery with a deadly weapon, and one count of maiming, for stabbing his uncle's wife and gouging out her eye, according to court documents.


Who said it: Ron DeSantis or Donald Trump?
Can you tell Florida’s two most powerful Republicans apart?


SVB collapse: Six people to watch in banking disaster - Washington Examiner
One of the most important conversations on Capitol Hill this past week has been the unexpected collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Although the White House has rejected a bailout that echoes the 2008 financial crisis, the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have opened an...


Analysis: Mass shooting traumas stalk America’s children from elementary school to college | CNN Politics
A generation of kids who grew up haunted by the fear of school massacres can’t outgrow their trauma: It’s also stalking their carefree college days.


Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?
Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man.

Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.

Trump received 'no notification' other than 'illegal leaks' about possible arrest next week, spokesperson says
Former President Donald Trump has seen no “notification” – other than “illegal leaks” to the press – that he will be arrested next week, according to a spokesperson.

Democratic rep says he might vote in favor of impeaching Mayorkas over border wall construction
A House Democrat said he might vote in favor of impeaching Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over the construction of two 30-foot walls at the border with Mexico. Rep. Juan Va…


5-year-old killed, two others injured in Arizona drive-by shooting | CNN
A five-year-old was killed and two other juveniles were hurt after a drive-by shooting in Tempe, Arizona, late Friday night, according to Tempe police.


20 years after U.S. invasion, young Iraqis see signs of hope
BAGHDAD (AP) — On the banks of the Tigris River one recent evening, young Iraqi men and women in jeans and sneakers danced with joyous abandon to a local rap star as a vermillion sun set behind them.


Supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired with benefits day before termination hearing
Some Memphis City Council members were upset an officer was allowed to retire before steps could be taken to fire them.


Opinion | The Lessons of the Great Depression Are Being Ignored
FDR would have hated the fix to today’s banking crisis.


Supreme Court's 'Gideon' ruling at 60 and the right to counsel: In their own words
Saturday, March 18, 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright that criminal defendants have a right to a lawyer.

Russia's private Wagner army targets 30,000 new recruits by mid-May
Russia's Wagner mercenary group plans to recruit approximately 30,000 new fighters by the middle of May, its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday.

Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over California
Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight.


Kari Lake, Doug Mastriano amplify GOP anxiety over pro-Trump candidates in 2024
Anxiety is growing among Republicans that Trump-aligned candidates who failed to cross the finish line last year could come back to haunt them in 2024, costing the GOP another chance at winning bac…


Shrinking savings and rising debt leave consumers on shaky financial footing
The events drew parallels to the 2008 financial crisis and are likely to cause banks to tighten up their lending, putting added pressure on already strained consumers.


Mike Pence and Chris Sununu rebuke DeSantis, back aid for Ukraine
The position puts them at odds with the top two contenders for the Republican presidential nomination.

San Diego County deputy arrested for driving vehicle through gate of military base, officials say
Naval Base Coronado was put in lockdown Friday night after the vehicle went through the facility's main gate without stopping, a military spokesperson said.


WATCH: Turley says there are ‘a number of flaws’ in the case for Trump’s arrest - Washington Examiner
Constitutional attorney Jonathan Turley said Saturday that the legal efforts by the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has "a number of flaws" and that he is "outside of his lane" in preparing to arrest former President Donald Trump next week for paying $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels...


North Korea fires ballistic missile as U.S.-South Korean drills go on
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South Korea and Japan said, in the latest of a series of tests carried out by the nuclear-armed state since the start of this year.

Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru
An earthquake that shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru has killed at least 15 people and left others trapped under rubble. The U.S.


Ruling party sweeps Kazakh parliamentary election, exit polls show
Kazakhstan voted in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday widely expected to cement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power and complete a reshuffle of the ruling elite that began after he fully assumed leadership last year.

America dealt with a Nicaraguan dictator. It didn’t go as hoped.
Biden struggles to push democracy agenda across Latin America.


Secretary of the Navy touts climate as a ‘top priority’ despite growing threat from China - Washington Examiner
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said fighting climate change has been one of his biggest priorities since taking office, despite a growing naval threat from China as the country grows its fleet. Del Toro met with Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis earlier this month during a visit to the...


This country wanted a 69-hour workweek. Millennials and Generation Z had other ideas | CNN Business
Shorter work weeks to boost employee mental health and productivity may be catching on in some places around the world, but at least one country appears to have missed the memo.


States may not block Ohio train derailment waste, EPA chief says
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan said Friday that states blocking contaminated waste from a toxic train derailment in Ohio was "impermissible."

Germany to buy Airbus civil helicopter and convert for combat, Business Insider reports
Germany's Defence Ministry wants to buy 82 Airbus H-145M civilian helicopters and convert some of them into combat helicopters to replace its Tiger combat fleet, Business Insider reported, citing military internal documents.

Police say Michigan rappers' triple homicide is gang-related and ask for tips
Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens, and Dante Wicker were found dead of gunshot wounds in February. It had nothing to with music, Michigan authorities said.


March for Our Lives, Idaho students sue to overturn ban on using student ID cards to vote
Students in Idaho and the state chapter of March for Our Lives are suing to overturn HB 124, a new law that eliminates student ID cards as an accepted form of voter identification.


COVID-19: A look back on where the US succeeded and where we didn’t
Public health experts explain to ABC News where the U.S. succeeded and where it didn't as the third anniversary of the pandemic passes.

Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and, for the first time, shows that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.


California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.


The high price of Ozempic is pushing many to unregulated, copycat drugs for weight loss
Some compounding pharmacies are offering what they say are generic versions of the drugs, which have soared in popularity for weight loss.

U.S. Senate Democrat Durbin tests positive for COVID, will quarantine
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the chamber's No. 2 Democrat, said on Sunday that he will quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, adding to a number of lawmakers from both parties who have been absent from the Senate. "Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted and only experiencing minor...
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COVID-19 animal origin scientists now point toward raccoon dogs as lab leak hypothesis grows - Washington Examiner
A group of scientists who have long pushed the theory that COVID-19 may have emerged from a Wuhan, China, wet market has now pushed fresh claims involving raccoon dogs that have not been peer-reviewed — after the Wuhan lab leak possibility gained credence in recent weeks. On Thursday, both the...


"COVID-somnia" and the impact of long COVID on sleep
A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.


Judge won't toss lawsuit over ivermectin in Arkansas jail
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that says Washington County Jail inmates were given the drug ivermectin to fight COVID-19 without their consent.


Scientists parse another clue to possible origins of Covid-19 as WHO says all possibilities ‘remain on the table’ | CNN
A new analysis of genetic material collected from January to March 2020 at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, has uncovered animal DNA in samples already known to be positive for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.


Idaho hospital to stop labor and delivery services citing "political climate" and doctor shortages
Abortion bans have made it increasingly challenging for rural hospitals nationwide to attract qualified staff.


Frozen organic strawberries recalled over possible link to hepatitis A outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A infections that may be linked to frozen organic strawberries.

Florida may ban girls' period talk in elementary grades
Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.


Harsh responses and harsh outcomes of COVID
We’re just at the start of understanding the implications of what happened.

Americans Encounter Hurdles to Studying in China Even as Covid Restrictions Ease
Pandemic restrictions helped push the number of American university students in China to its lowest level in more than two decades, and a return to prepandemic levels could be years away.

Pediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here’s why | CNN
Even though the respiratory surge that overwhelmed doctor’s offices and hospitals last fall is over, some parents are still having trouble getting their children beds in a pediatric hospital or a pediatric unit. The reasons are complex.


Dollar Tree pausing the sale of eggs at stores - Washington Examiner
Dollar Tree, a discount variety store, has temporarily given up on selling eggs at its stores due to rising egg prices caused by supply chain issues and avian flu. Despite the average cost of a dozen Grade A eggs falling to $4.21 last month from a high of $4.82 in January, the discount store has


COVID-19 still poses a clear and present danger
We have made extraordinary progress in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since the dark days of 2020. Yet, in many ways, we are back to square one. Public health precautions are virtually nonexistent in most parts of the world, and the current vaccines and drugs can neither prevent nor...


Novak Djokovic denied COVID-19 vaccine exemption, will not compete at Miami Open
World No. 1-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will not compete at the Miami Open next week after having his COVID-19 vaccine exemption denied.

Daughter can't understand why dad couldn't get Paxlovid to ease COVID symptoms
Criteria to get the antiviral in B.C. are more restrictive than in other jurisdictions


PrEP's promise to change the course of HIV has succeeded — but only for white gay men
The oral HIV prevention pill has achieved substantial popularity—but only among white gay and bisexual men. Could a newer injectable PrEP fare any better?


Less staff, longer delays and fewer options: Rural America confronts a health care crisis
The United States is grappling with a simultaneous shortage of primary care physicians and a rural health care crisis.

US warns about fake, dangerous pills being sold in Mexico
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning about dangerous counterfeit pills being sold at pharmacies in Mexico that often contain fentanyl.


With COVID, we were right to listen to the experts
If that makes you a habitual mocker of “the science,” then go fly yourself to the moon.


Still too early to let guard down on COVID
For most Americans, including people of the Southern Alleghenies region — Blair, Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Huntingdon and Fulton counties — life is returning slowly but steadily to the way it was prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Seeing a person wearing a mask is much less...

Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi recalled after hepatitis A infections | CNN
Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader Joe’s are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state.


California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.


Babesiosis, a tickborne disease, is on the rise in Northeast, according to CDC report | CNN
Tickborne disease has been on the rise in the US, with the number of cases growing 25% from 2011 to 2019. Among them is babesiosis, which has become significantly more prevalent in the Northeast in recent years.

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