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Biden’s 2024 dilemma: US economy looks solid, but voters still not feeling it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden goes into next year’s election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it. Pollsters and economists say there has never been as wide a gap between the underlying health of the economy and public perception. The divergence could be a decisive factor in whether the Democrat secures a second term next year. Republicans are seizing on the dissatisfaction to skewer Biden, while the White House is finding less success as it tries to highlight economic progress.Trump says he won't testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say
The former president, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican nomination, was expected to return to the witness stand Monday.
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GOP Sen. Mitt Romney doesn’t rule out voting for Biden, says Trump has ‘authoritarian’ interests
The Utah Republican said in an exclusive interview on “Meet the Press” that he would vote against formalizing the GOP-led Biden impeachment inquiry if he were in the House.
www.nbcnews.comJurors in a Giuliani damages case hear the threats election workers got after his false claims
Lawyers for two Georgia election workers are asking jurors in a federal case to make Rudy Giuliani pay the women tens of millions of dollars in damages for false accusations he made against them that led to threats and racist harassment.
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Kevin McCarthy on Trump: America doesn't want "retribution"
In his first TV interview since announcing his retirement from Congress, the California Republican who was ousted as Speaker talks about an unruly House; his predictions for the 2024 elections; and the future he sees as part of a prospective Trump cabinet.
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Tanks push further into Khan Younis as Israel pounds north Gaza
Israel orders civilians to flee the centre of Gaza's southern city, while intense bombing is seen in northern areas.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF says it's discovered one of Hamas' biggest tunnels under Gaza
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at the White House amid fears about rising antisemitism
President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the holiday as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Democrats bleeding the non-white, working-class vote, book says: ‘Look in the mirror’
A new book, "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" says the Democratic Party is losing non-white, working-class voters partly because of its embrace of left-wing identity politics.
Trump dismisses warnings that his victory would threaten democracy and says Biden is the real threat | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday characterized warnings that his victory in 2024 would represent a threat to democracy as a “hoax” and “Democrat misinformation.”
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US trying to close 'gap' between Israel's intent and resulting Gaza death toll: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. is hoping to lower civilian casualties from Israel's military campaign against Hamas in Gaza
Biden's focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks
For President Joe Biden, a centerpiece of his reelection campaign is trying to negatively define Donald Trump in the public's eye.
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Raskin says there is antisemitism in the GOP: ‘Where does Elise Stefanik get off?’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) railed against the GOP Sunday regarding the recent national response to antisemitism on college campuses. He took specific aim at Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and former President Donald Trump on the topic.
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Mar-a-Lago: The billion-dollar question at heart of Trump fraud trial
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property has been valued between $18m and $1bn, so what's it really worth?
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Trump the ‘human gumball machine’ will ‘impose his will’ on the nation if elected, Romney says
“A thought or a notion comes in and it comes out of his mouth. There’s not a lot of filter that goes on," he said of Trump.
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Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
www.cbsnews.comAt DC roast, Joe Manchin jokes he could be the slightly younger president America needs
Sen. Joe Manchin is once again teasing that he could make a third-party run for the White House. Manchin at a Washington roast on Saturday joked that the country could use someone slightly younger that 81-year-old President Joe Biden or the 77-year-old former President Donald Trump.
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Blinken calls sexual violence inflicted by Hamas ‘beyond anything I’ve seen’ | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday forcefully condemned sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during the October 7 attack and blasted those who have not forcefully condemned it or were slow to do so.
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Americans don’t want a Trump vs. Biden rematch in 2024 — so why does it feel inevitable?
Iowa voters express their concerns and opinions about the chances of a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election.
Giuliani spread lies about Georgia election workers. A jury will decide what he owes them.
A damages trial begins Monday in a case in which a judge has already ruled that Rudy Giuliani is liable for defamation.
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Liz Cheney warns Donald Trump's comments about being a 'dictator' should be taken literally
Liz Cheney warned that former President Donald Trump's "dictator" remarks should be taken "literally and seriously."
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Rep. Elise Stefanik on University of Pennsylvania president’s resignation: ‘One down, two to go’
UPenn's Liz Magill voluntarily resigned after she faced widespread criticism for appearing to dodge a question at a congressional hearing about campus antisemitism.
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McCarthy doubles down on support for Trump but says 2024 campaign ‘can’t be about revenge’ | CNN Politics
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has doubled down on his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race.
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5,000 illegal immigrants being released daily into the US: Report
An average of 5,000 illegal immigrants are being released into the United States on a daily basis, according to a new report.
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Prosecutors fight to preserve March 4 trial for Trump
The timing of Trump's immunity appeal could dictate whether the election-subversion case goes to a jury before the general-election campaign.
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She’s with him: Hillary Clinton steps out as a key player in Biden’s re-election effort
Clinton hosted a $1 million fundraiser at her Georgetown home.
www.nbcnews.comA gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks
A new nuclear missile is coming, a gigantic ICBM called the Sentinel. It marks the largest cultural shift in 60 years in the land leg of the Air Force’s nuclear missile mission.
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Zelensky faces key tests to re-energise West's support for Ukraine
A White House visit is on the Ukrainian leader's agenda as cracks appear among Western allies.
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I Covered Joe Manchin for Years. He Might Not Care If He Sinks Joe Biden.
The senator’s brand of centrism helped him survive West Virginia’s rapid transformation from blue to red. But it also helped sow the seeds of the Democratic Party’s demise back home.
www.politico.comBattles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it's willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
Battles raged across Gaza as Israel indicated it was prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory’s Hamas rulers.
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As Xi visits, China offers rail grants to Vietnam, pushes Digital Silk Road
China and Vietnam are set to agree this week on upgraded rail links and other infrastructure, possibly including digital projects, officials said, in moves that would bring Hanoi closer to Beijing as great powers jostle for influence in Vietnam.
Romney hits Trump for dictator comments: ‘Human gumball machine'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) hit former President Donald Trump Sunday for his comments regarding whether he would use his power for political retribution if reelected. The Senator called the president a “human gumball machine.”
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Netanyahu says dozens of Hamas militants surrendering; Blinken defends veto on UN cease-fire resolution: Updates
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Hamas militants not to die for their leader, Yahya Sinwar. 'Surrender now," Netanyahu said.
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White House OMB director Shalanda Young says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
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Al Gore calls UAE hosting COP28 ‘ridiculous,’ slams oil CEO appointed to lead climate talks | CNN Politics
Former Vice President and climate advocate Al Gore on Sunday called into question the decision to hold the COP28 climate talks in the UAE, a leading producer of the world’s oil.
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Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days
Russians who have been banned from travelling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that comes into force on Monday.
Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Photos posted by a fire department showed damaged houses with strewn debris, a tractor-trailer flipped on its side and insulation ripped out of building walls.
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J.D. Vance supports notion of investigating media bias
“We know, in 2020 that there were massive pieces of evidence that were suppressed," he claimed.
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Biden to host Zelenskyy at White House amid stalled negotiations
The visit will “underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Sunday.
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'Deep, deep trouble': Dems reportedly bringing in Hillary Clinton to help with Biden's re-election
'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts discuss Hillary Clinton's role in President Biden's re-election.
'Thank God, only one day': Biden mocks Trump over his dictator remark
The former president and Republican 2024 front-runner recently said that he won't become a dictator if he is re-elected, except “on Day One.”
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'One of the most dangerous moments': Republican and Democratic senators race to resolve aid, border disputes
The lead Democratic negotiator in Senate border talks described them as "the most dangerous moments that I've ever faced in American politics."
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Trump 'needs to stop' talking about retribution against enemies: Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said former President Donald Trump must stop promising to deliver retribution to his political enemies if he wins the presidency in 2024.
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Why Americans are going hungry despite a strong economy
With unemployment low and wages rising, the struggle for basic necessities like food should be easing. But those on the front lines of feeding the hungry say they are seeing the opposite.
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CBS News poll finds Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards, opportunities
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
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As University of Penn leaders resign, students say 'a lot still needs to change'
President Liz Magill and board chair Scott Bok stepped down Saturday. Students say the university must do more to combat antisemitism on campus.
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Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
www.cbsnews.comBiden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?
President Joe Biden is taking a more active role in Senate negotiations over changes to the immigration system that Republicans are demanding in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
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Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election
Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates
Elite Afghan troops face return to Taliban after UK 'betrayal'
About 200 British-trained special forces soldiers are in danger as Pakistan expels undocumented foreigners.
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House impeachment inquiry enters crucial week as Republicans unite behind key vote | CNN Politics
House Republicans are preparing to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote this week, as their investigation reaches a critical juncture and as right-wing pressure mounts to impeach Biden.
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Sen. Chris Murphy admits Hunter Biden charges 'legally justified'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Sunday that Hunter Biden's latest prosecution is "legally justified" but noted that President Joe Biden's son won't be on the ballot in 2024.
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Zelenskyy gets one last chance to convince Senate to cut a deal
There is only one week of scheduled session left for the Senate this year — meaning time is running out to reach a deal that includes funding for Ukraine.
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Biden to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at White House Tuesday | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Tuesday as discussions on a Ukraine aid deal remain stalled in Congress.
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US still unclear on what happens when the fighting between Israel and Hamas ends
"These are decisions for Israel to make," Antony Blinken said.
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'Nothing more to say': Donald Trump cancels plan to testify in his NY real estate fraud trial.
Donald Trump canceled plans to testify Monday in his New York civil fraud trial.
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Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fuelling fears of exodus into Egypt
Hamas said it was striking back against Israeli forces across Gaza on Monday and Palestinians and international relief agencies said public order was disintegrating as hunger spread, fuelling fears of a mass exodus to Egypt.
Maine's congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shooting
The four members of Maine’s congressional delegation are calling for an Army investigation into the events leading up to a mass shooting in the state.
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How Ukrainian civilians fought Russia's occupation in Kherson for months
Ukrainian resistance fighters inside Kherson and Ukrainian forces outside the city refused to give up after Russia occupied the city.
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Casey DeSantis calls for ‘Mamas for DeSantis’ to participate in Iowa caucuses | CNN Politics
Casey and Ron DeSantis are having to do some cleanup after a remark on Fox News made it appear that the Florida first lady was encouraging out-of-state voters to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
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Most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war — CBS News poll
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
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China hardening against dissent, rights groups say as they mark International Human Rights Day
Western governments are failing to press China hard enough, the rights groups argue.
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Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech
Milei took office warning in his maiden speech that he had no alternative to a sharp, painful fiscal shock to fix the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
Outgoing House lawmakers lament chaos in Congress: 'A bit of a carnival'
Several outgoing House lawmakers who spoke with Fox News Digital have lamented the current environment in the chamber as chaotic.
Mitt Romney remarks the Joe he'd 'like to vote for' in 2024 is Joe Manchin
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) said he wouldn't like to vote for any Joe other than Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for president in 2024 when asked if he would consider supporting President Joe Biden in 2024.
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Casey DeSantis asked everyone to 'participate' in Iowa's caucus. Republicans in the state corrected her.
Yes, you have to be an Iowan to caucus. The answer clarified in the wake of Casey DeSantis' call for people to 'descend' on Iowa to caucus.
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Bernie Sanders opposes ‘Squad,' rejects permanent cease-fire between Israel, Hamas
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Hamas wants a "permanent war" with Israel, but he does support the United Nations' resolution for a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.
Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents
The U.S. Border Patrol is overwhelmed by a shift in human smuggling routes, with hundreds of migrants from faraway countries being dropped in a remote desert area in Arizona.
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Congress appears no closer to a deal ahead of critical week for emergency aid package negotiations | CNN Politics
Congress appears no closer to a deal ahead of a critical week for negotiations over tying immigration and border policy changes to the emergency aid package that will provide funding for Ukraine and Israel before Congress leaves town for the holidays.
www.cnn.comDonald Tusk becomes Poland's prime minister with the mission of improving European Union ties
Poland’s parliament has elected centrist party leader Donald Tusk as prime minister after eight years of stormy conservative rule.
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Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina 'shock treatment' looms
The country's new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in.
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Longtime Texas legislator John Whitmire will be Houston’s next mayor, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Texas state Sen. John Whitmire will be the next mayor of Houston, CNN projects, after winning a runoff Saturday over US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to lead the country’s fourth-largest city.
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Person of interest taken into custody in stabbing death of Detroit synagogue president: Police
A person of interest was taken into custody Sunday night in the October stabbing death of the president of a Detroit synagogue.
Former Rep. George Santos says he makes more money from Cameo than he did in Congress
Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
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Advancements in medical care could be saving lives amid conflicts around the world
Experts reveal the advancements in medical care that could be saving more lives amid global conflicts from portable laboratories to changing views around amputation.
Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
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Fauci should go down in history as one of the worst people to ever hold public office: Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says former medical adviser to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci made "disastrous" judgment calls during the pandemic and as far back as 2012.
Mitt Romney would vote against Biden impeachment inquiry despite Hunter's 'ugly' acts
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) claimed if he were in the House of Representatives, he would vote against an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Trump writes on social media he no longer plans to testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Sunday that he won't testify in his $250 million civil fraud trial in New York on Monday.
Sanders abandons progressives' support for Gaza ceasefire because Hamas wants 'permanent war'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) explained Sunday that the reason he does not support a permanent ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group is because Hamas wants "permanent war" with Israel.
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Special counsel opposes Trump's bid to halt proceedings in election subversion case
The special counsel has asked the court to deny former President Trump's request to halt all proceedings in the Jan. 6 case.
Biden is honing his attacks on Trump away from the cameras | CNN Politics
Standing on a raised patio in the middle of a Los Angeles backyard Friday night, President Biden had a warning for the collection of movie moguls, stars, politicians and plain wealthy Democrats who had opened their checkbooks to support his reelection.
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UK to give two Royal Navy minehunter ships to Ukraine
It forms part of a wider effort to bolster Ukraine's abilities at sea, as the war with Russia continues.
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Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi launches campaign for George Santos’ House seat | CNN Politics
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, on Saturday officially announced his run for the House seat left vacant by George Santos’ expulsion, saying that he will focus on the “bread-and-butter issues” that concern most Americans.
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Transcript: Shalanda Young, White House OMB director, on "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Shalanda Young, director of White House Office of Management and Budget, that aired on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Transcript: Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president and CEO, on "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto that aired on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. James Lankford on "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
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Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
President Joe Biden goes into next year’s election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it.
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Netanyahu tells Biden Israel will act militarily against Yemen's Houthis if US won't: report
A report claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly told President Biden that Israel will act militarily against Yemen's Houthi movement if the US fails to do so
The State Department approves the sale of tank ammunition to Israel in a deal that bypasses Congress
Going around Congress, the Biden administration says it's approved the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than $106 million as Israel intensifies its military operations in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Expert witnesses for Trump's defense billed almost $900,000 each for testifying on his behalf at fraud trial
One expert witness for Trump's defense said he was paid $877,500 by the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC.
www.cbsnews.comLive updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 and Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel
Israel’s ground offensive throughout the Gaza Strip is advancing under airstrikes and artillery fire.
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GOP presidential candidates weigh in on January debate participation
More Republican presidential debates will be held next month, but it's not clear which major candidates will be appearing.
www.cbsnews.comPeek inside Joe Biden's campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
With an election year around the corner, Biden is accelerating his fundraising to prepare for an astronomically expensive campaign.
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Ukraine has condemned Russia’s intention to organize presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year.
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Ukraine condemns Russian plans for elections on occupied territory
Ukraine on Saturday strongly condemned Russian plans to hold presidential elections next spring on occupied territory, declaring them "null and void" and pledging to prosecute any observers sent to monitor them.
With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image
Most Russian opposition figures are either in prison or in exile abroad. But they vow that they will still put up a fight against President Vladimir Putin.
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Israel-Gaza war: Half of Gaza's population is starving, warns UN
Conditions in Gaza have made the delivery of food almost impossible, the UN World Food Programme says.
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Yemen's Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel
Yemen's Houthi movement said on Saturday they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports.
GOP presidential candidates share stories of family and faith. Offstage, their sharp edges reemerged
Republican presidential candidates cross paths again in northwest Iowa and shared stories of family and faith before hundreds of voters just days after a bitter debate.
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Poll shows Biden hitting record low approvals, falling behind against Trump in 2024 matchup
President Biden trails former President Trump in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup in the 2024 Election and has also garnered his lowest approval rating.
GOP Senate candidates soften their abortion stances amid a post-Roe losing streak
In key 2024 battleground states, some Republican Senate hopefuls have quietly shifted elements of their abortion positions.
www.nbcnews.comPolish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield
Ukrainian charities and companies supplying the country’s military warn that problems are growing as Polish truck drivers show no sign of ending a border blockade.
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DeSantis: Justice Department trying to appear 'apolitical' with Hunter Biden indictment
Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Iowa that the Justice Department is trying to 'feign that they're apolitical' by indicting Hunter Biden.
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Republican candidates talk faith and freedom, avoid criticizing one another at Iowa forum | CNN Politics
Four Republican presidential candidates stuck to speaking about their faith and their families and avoided attacking one another during a Saturday candidate forum in western Iowa – a stark contrast from Wednesday night’s contentious fourth GOP debate.
www.cnn.comNikki Haley looks for a strong showing, not necessarily a win, in Iowa caucuses
A win in Iowa for Nikki Haley doesn’t necessarily mean a win in the state's Republican presidential caucuses. Haley says, “We just need to have a good showing in Iowa.”
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Trump hits Casey DeSantis over push for out-of-state backers to ‘be a part of the caucus’ in Iowa
The Florida first lady told Fox News viewers that “you do not have to be a resident of Iowa to be able to participate in the caucus."
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5,000 illegal immigrants released every day into US, admin officials privately tell lawmakers
The Biden administration is currently releasing around 5,000 illegal immigrants each day, in addition to the 670,000 illegal aliens who evaded Border Patrol last fiscal year.
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 17,700, the majority women and children, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory.
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EU condemns 'out of whack' OPEC attempt to block COP28 fossil fuel deal
The European Union's climate chief on Saturday heavily criticised an attempt by OPEC to derail a COP28 deal on phasing out fossil fuels, calling the move by the oil producers' club "unhelpful" and "out of whack".
Fears of a NATO Withdrawal Rise as Trump Seeks a Return to Power
For 74 years, the NATO has been America’s most important military alliance. Presidents of both parties have seen NATO as a force multiplier enhancing the influence of the United States by uniting countries on both sides of the Atlantic in a vow to defend one another. Donald Trump has made it...
DeSantis' wife prompts Republican reminder of Iowa nominating process rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A call by the wife of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis for women from across the United States to "descend" on Iowa for its 2024 presidential nominating process prompted a reminder by the state Republican party that only residents can take part. "You must be a legal...
Trump campaign accuses DeSantises of ‘purposely spreading false information’ about Iowa caucus - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign accused Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and his wife, Casey, of "purposely spreading false information" about voting in the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday after Casey DeSantis said non-Iowa residents could participate. "Safe and secure elections are the...
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US skips congressional review to approve emergency sale of tank shells to Israel
The Biden administration has used an emergency authority to allow the sale of about 14,000 tank shells to Israel without congressional review. How and where exactly U.S. weapons are used has come under more scrutiny, even though U.S. officials say there are no plans to put conditions on...
Does the US run the risk of complicity in war crimes in Gaza?
Rights groups criticise the US after it vetoes UN Security plan for an immediate ceasefire.
Trump is even stronger than he looks against his Republican rivals | CNN Politics
Polls continue to show Donald Trump with a massive lead over his competition for the Republican presidential nomination. Unlike 2016, when there were signs that he could be defeated in a one-on-one race, Trump holds major advantages this time around.
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Biden losing support with key voters following failed attempts to thwart Supreme Court - Washington Examiner
While he ran for president in 2020, Joe Biden vowed to make student debt cancellation a top priority of his administration. However, Biden has since hit several roadblocks impeding progress on that front, frustrating several young voters whose support would be crucial to the president's...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden job approval hits new low, Trump takes lead in hypothetical 2024 matchup: WSJ poll
President Biden’s approval rating has hit a new low, as he also trials his top Republican challenger, former President Trump, in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll. The poll, published Saturday, found 37...
NRA finds surprising ally in ACLU for Supreme Court challenge to NY blacklist allegation
The NRA is fighting a case to prove New York state overstepped when an official allegedly coerced businesses and banks into cutting ties with the controversial organization.
US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea's nuclear program
The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan are calling for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles.
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South China Sea: Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in contested waters
The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.
www.bbc.com‘Shadows of children:’ For the youngest hostages, life moves forward in whispers
After seven weeks held hostage in the tunnels of Gaza, they are finally free to laugh and chat and play.
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Philippines condemns China's actions in South China Sea against fishing vessels
The Philippines condemned China's "illegal and aggressive actions" in the South China Sea on Saturday, saying its coast guard had fired water cannon at a Philippine fisheries bureau vessel conducting a regular resupply mission.
Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Malta want EU summit to call for Gaza ceasefire
Spain, Ireland, Belgium and Malta want EU leaders to debate the situation in Gaza next week and jointly call for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire that would end the conflict, a letter to the chairman of EU summits showed.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
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Forced to become British: How Brexit created a new European diaspora
Many European residents felt compelled to seek citizenship, but the Britons that Brexit made are not like the rest.
How the impasse over Ukraine aid could have critical global ramifications | CNN Politics
America’s paralyzing political estrangement may soon change the world for the worse.
www.cnn.comTurkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used a speech on human rights to accuse the West of “barbarism” for its stance on the Israel-Hamas war and what he alleged was its toleration of Islamophobia.
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Italian climate change protesters turn Venice's Grand Canal green
Italian environmentalists used a dye to turn Venice's Grand Canal green on Saturday in protest at what they said was a lack of progress at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Trump tops Biden head-to-head by 4 points in new poll
Only 37 percent approved of Biden’s job performance while 61 percent expressed unfavorable views of the president.
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Penn president Elizabeth Magill resigns amid backlash over congressional hearing comments
The University of Pennsylvania's president has voluntarily resigned from the post, the university's board said on Saturday.
Russia warns Israel that Hamas tunnel plan would amount to 'war crime' if pursued
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a rare letter to the Security Council over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging the group to pursue an immediate cease-fire.
Germany's Scholz confident of resolving budget crisis, says no dismantling of the welfare state
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is confident that his troubled government will find a good solution to a budget crisis triggered by a court ruling last month.
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A man with dual U.S.-Russian nationality has been placed in pre-trial custody in St Petersburg for "rehabilitating Nazism" in posts on social media, the city's court service said on Saturday.
Judge approves settlement barring U.S. border officials from reviving family separation policy for 8 years
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
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If Eric Adams resigned, Andrew Cuomo would lead pack of potential successors, poll says
Eric Adams has not been charged in an FBI probe, but a majority of voters think he should step down if that changes.
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Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions
Universities of Wisconsin regents have narrowly rejected a deal with Republicans that would have given employees a pay raise and paid for construction of a new engineering building in exchange for reductions in staff positions focused on diversity, equ...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy travelling to Argentina, hopes to win Global South's support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was travelling to Argentina on Saturday to attend the inauguration of new Argentine President Javier Milei, his first trip to Latin America.
State Department bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel | CNN Politics
The US State Department transmitted an emergency declaration to lawmakers late Friday night for the sale of thousands of munitions to Israel, bypassing the standard 20-day period that congressional committees are typically afforded to review such a sale, a source with direct knowledge of the...
www.cnn.comAs More ‘Fake Electors’ Face Charges, a Key Witness Emerges
Twenty-four of the so-called fake Trump electors now face criminal charges in three different states, and one of the legal architects of the plan to deploy them, Kenneth Chesebro, has emerged as a witness in all the cases. Chesebro, a Harvard-trained lawyer, helped develop the plan to have...
Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, defeating congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Whitmire, 74, who is one of Texas’ most powerful Democratic legislators, will now be at the helm of America’s fourth-largest city.
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Christie buries DeSantis’s hopes of surviving Iowa: ‘It’ll be me, Trump and Nikki’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie dashed any hope for challenger Ron DeSantis to make much headway with voters once the primary elections get underway, predicting the Florida governor's campaign will begin to see a downturn after the Iowa caucuses next month. In a wide-ranging...
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‘Nobody was listening’: Did Israel’s overreliance on tech allow October 7?
A dependence on ‘high-tech’ tools resulted in complacency that allowed Hamas fighters to enter Israel, say analysts.
House Republicans demand new study on possible link between 'uncontrolled immigration' and crime
House Republicans want an updated study on the number of criminal illegal immigrants in the U.S. after the historic crisis at the southern border.
Ukraine condemns Russian plans for elections on occupied territory
Ukraine on Saturday strongly condemned Russian plans to hold presidential elections next spring on occupied territory, declaring them "null and void" and pledging to prosecute any observers sent to monitor them.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling that allowed woman emergency abortion
Texas woman Kate Cox appeared remotely for a hearing in her lawsuit against the state. She asked for an abortion to preserve her fertility.
Zimbabwe holds special elections after court rules to remove 9 opposition lawmakers from Parliament
Zimbabwe is holding special elections for nine seats in Parliament after opposition lawmakers were removed from their positions and disqualified from running again.
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Blinken blasted for 'lecturing' Israelis, as John McCain's 2014 warning about diplomat resurfaces
Rep. Michael Waltz sounded off in a weekend interview with 'Life, Liberty & Levin' on what he perceived as an unfortunate tact toward the Israel conflict from Secretary Blinken.
Israel strikes in Gaza continue; US vetoes unusual UN cease-fire resolution: Updates
The strikes come just hours after the U.S. stood alone against an unusual U.N. resolution that called for an immediate cease-fire.
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UNLV shooting: Harrowing 911 calls show inside look at chaos on campus
When gunfire erupted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a woman hiding alone under an office desk called 911 in tears.
Nikki Haley Is Proud Of Her ‘Union-Buster’ Record
The Republican presidential candidate boasts of her rabidly anti-union past, but her views on labor are out of step with the American mood.
Kevin McCarthy endorses Donald Trump; says he would serve in Trump cabinet if he's the 'best person' for the job
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif, said in an interview that he’d endorse former President Trump for president in 2024.
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The secretive X-37B space plane is headed back into orbit with a boost from SpaceX
It will ride on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy booster, allowing the vehicle to operate in “new orbital regimes,” Space Force officials said in a statement.
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‘Double standards’: World reacts to US veto on Gaza truce resolution at UN
International rights groups say US ‘risks complicity in war crimes’, has ‘callous disregard for civilian suffering’.
UN says Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, with 3 in 4 people unable to afford a healthy diet
The United Nations says at least three of every four Africans can’t afford a healthy diet because of an “unprecedented food crisis.”
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Ukraine aid in growing jeopardy as Republicans double down on their demands for border security
A deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden.
WH Security Council's John Kirby mocks Putin re-election campaign
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby mocked Russia's upcoming presidential election while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One during a press gaggle.
Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a ceasefire proposal for Gaza despite huge support from other countries.
Her Online Sex Life Was Exposed. She Lost Her Election. Now She’s Speaking Out.
Susanna Gibson’s campaign was rocked when an opponent exposed her private digital life to the public. She won’t be the last.
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Bill Maher labels Harvard and Penn presidents with nickname ‘Team Hamas’ - Washington Examiner
Talk show host Bill Maher offered his take following the congressional testimonies of Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania presidents. Harvard President Claudine Gay appeared before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday, when she avoided questions regarding students...
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A stenographer's union is fighting his removal from Trump's hush money case after he shook the former president's hand following his arraignment
A stenographer at Donald Trump's hush money case arraignment was removed for saying in an interview that he's a Republican. His union says it's unfair.
DeSantis looks to use fight over transgender rights to boost his campaign in final weeks before Iowa | CNN Politics
A week before announcing his campaign for president in May, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a slate of bills that altered the lives of transgender people in his state.
www.cnn.comThe UK says it has paid Rwanda $300 million for a blocked asylum deal. No flights have taken off
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under pressure to explain why Britain has paid Rwanda 240 million pounds ($300 million) as part of a blocked asylum plan.
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Will Trump’s unprecedented general election campaign style work during primary season?
Donald Trump is mostly ignoring his Republican challengers and targeting President Biden as he runs for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Iran begins trial of Swedish EU employee detained in 2022
An Iranian court has begun the trial of a Swedish national employed by the European Union who was detained last year, Sweden's foreign minister said on Saturday.
Over 56 million Americans under flood watch Sunday and Monday
A flood watch has been issued affecting more than 56 million Americans across 12 states, as severe weather is expected to hit the East Coast on Sunday and Monday.
Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral runoff over Sheila Jackson Lee
The Democratic state senator defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the mayoral runoff election.
www.cbsnews.comCasey DeSantis calls for ‘Mamas for DeSantis’ to participate in Iowa caucuses | CNN Politics
Casey and Ron DeSantis are having to do some cleanup after a remark on Fox News made it appear that the Florida first lady was encouraging out-of-state voters to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
www.cnn.comWisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions
Universities of Wisconsin regents have narrowly rejected a deal with Republicans that would have given employees a pay raise and paid for construction of a new engineering building in exchange for reductions in staff positions focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Eric Adams returns to Big Apple from fruitless trip to DC: ‘Help is not on the way’ - Washington Examiner
New York City's Democratic Mayor Eric Adams returned to Manhattan on Friday with bad news about the city's migrant crisis after he pleaded for help in Washington, D.C., this week. Adams visited Washington, D.C., on Thursday to make up for a canceled trip to the federal city last month after an...
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Analysis: As Israel escalates Gaza war, its ‘kill-rate’ claims don’t add up
The claims, aimed at fending off criticism over civilian casualties paint a picture of the war that makes no sense.
Trump leads Biden in new 2024 poll; gets higher marks on economy, border security and crime
Joe Biden may be losing support among voters heading into 2024, a new poll finds, as a hypothetical matchup with Donald Trump shows Trump leading.
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Sen. JD Vance sends scathing letter to Ohio State demanding action against DEI initiatives
Sen. J.D. Vance is demanding a meeting with The Ohio State University's incoming president, Walter Carter Jr., regarding "diversity, equity and inclusion" ideology at the school.
Harvard President apologizes for her comments during her congressional testimony in an interview with the student newspaper | CNN Business
Harvard University president Claudine Gay apologized for her comments during her congressional testimony Tuesday, specifically those at the end, in an interview with the student newspaper.
www.cnn.comA Soviet-era statue of a Red Army commander taken down in Kyiv
City workers in Kyiv dismantled an equestrian statue of a Red Army commander. It's the latest Soviet monument to be removed since the start of Russia-Ukraine war.
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PSE&G warns customers across Northeast to prepare for hazardous weekend storm conditions
The storm system ramped up Saturday and brought tornadoes to Tennessee and showers from Houston to Cleveland.
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Republican attorneys general from 23 states demand major firms stop supporting 'debanking' of conservatives
Nearly two dozen state AGs demand fair treatment from voting advisors, urging an end to "debanking" conservative clients.
Organizers of COP28 want an inclusive summit. But just how diverse is the negotiating table?
Many women, young people and Indigenous voices say they feel they’re relegated to mere attendance, with limited opportunities to contribute substantially to the decisive meetings, despite promises to make the talks more inclusive.
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Murder conviction of Chicago man who spent 12 years behind bars overturned because key eyewitness was legally blind
The witness was allegedly suffering from advanced glaucoma at the time of the crime, severely limiting visibility. Surveillance video from the scene also revealed the eyewitness was much farther away than he initially claimed to be, according to the Exoneration Project.
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Biden’s battleground states footprint (or lack thereof) leaves Dems concerned
The campaign is comfortable with its approach, which leans on the DNC and looks at online organizing as a major component too.
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Sales of gas-powered sports cars skyrocket before automakers go electric
Powerful, gas-guzzling engines are now scorned by an industry that's quickly replacing them with four cylinders or electric motors.
Andrew Cuomo is front-runner to replace Eric Adams in ranked choice runoff: Poll - Washington Examiner
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the leading candidate to replace embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY), according to a poll released Saturday. The disgraced Democratic ex-governor would come on top in a ranked choice voting runoff special election for the Big Apple, according...
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Israel orders more evacuations in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
Israel ordered residents out of the centre of Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis on Saturday and pounded the length of the enclave, after the United States wielded its U.N. Security Council veto to shield its ally from a demand for a ceasefire.
Ukraine condemns Russia trying to hold elections in occupied territories - Washington Examiner
Ukraine condemned Russia's plans to hold elections in four occupied regions in Ukraine. Russia's next election cycle will take place in March 2024. Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to lead the country for a fifth term. Elections are anticipated to take place in the Donetsk, Luhansk...
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Canada's surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration
The dream of making it in Canada is turning into a battle for survival for many immigrants. A rising trend of people leaving risks undermining one of the Trudeau government's signature policies.
Nikki Haley is framing motherhood as an advantage, not a drawback. How it's making her rise in the polls.
How Nikki Haley has tapped into the perfect equation as a 2024 GOP presidential candidate and a 51-year-old mother of adult children.
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Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling to allow exception to state’s abortion ban in major legal fight - Washington Examiner
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would allow a Texas woman to circumvent the state's abortion ban and receive the procedure without consequence after it was discovered the baby has a fatal health condition. A state court approved a request from Kate Cox...
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Trump narrowly leads Biden in hypothetical rematch, new poll finds, with a tenth of voters undecided | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump narrowly leads President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 presidential rematch, a new national Wall Street Journal poll found, with Biden weighed down by relatively soft support among “disaffected Democrats.”
www.cnn.comUS and Philippines condemn the Chinese coast guard's water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels
The Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States, have separately condemned a high-seas assault by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships that repeatedly blasted water cannons to block three Philippine fisheries vessels from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award
Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.
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Uproar over university presidents' remarks on antisemitism underscores tensions on campuses
Students at MIT reacted to testimony given by university presidents over antisemitism on college campuses.
DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler
Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.
www.bbc.comProtests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see 'shocking level of censorship'
Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai. But the rules of the game in the tightly controlled United Arab Emirates meant sharp restrictions on what demonstrators could say, where they could walk and what their signs could portray.
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December 9, 2023 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
Israel’s military issued a new appeal for Gazans to leave areas of the southern city of Khan Younis, where fighting rages against Hamas.
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Tom Suozzi campaign launch to win back key New York House seat is plagued by technical issues - Washington Examiner
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) made his first public remarks since being tapped as the Democratic nominee for the House seat vacated by George Santos earlier this month, but the event was largely overshadowed by technical difficulties that silenced most of his speech for voters who sought to tune...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhy Nikki Haley polls better against Joe Biden than Donald Trump does
A POLITICO analysis shows the former South Carolina governor is winning swaths of moderate voters who'd pick Joe Biden if Donald Trump wins the GOP nomination.
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France's Emmanuel Macron buffeted from all sides in row over secularism
France's president is denounced by all sides after lighting a Hanukkah candle at the Elysée Palace.
www.bbc.comWhat is carbon capture and how much of a solution is it after COP28?
An agreement at the United Nations-led climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels brought a measure of relief for climate activists, even as many said it doesn’t go far enough.
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At least 3 killed after fire in hospital near Rome
Patients in intensive care at St. John the Evangelist hospital in Tivoli were transferred immediately to other hospitals via ambulance, the Tivoli mayor's office said in a statement.
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ACLU defends free speech in furor over university presidents' handling of antisemitic rhetoric on campus
The First Amendment "protects speech no matter how offensive," the ACLU said.
Stolen packages could put a chill on the holiday season. Here's how experts say you can thwart porch pirates.
This holiday season could see a surge of stolen packages, as online ordering delivers a flood of gifts to people's front doors.
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Rudy Giuliani faces defamation trial over damages to 2 Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's 2020 campaign lawyer, faces trial Monday over damages to two Georgia election workers he was found liable for defaming.
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A leaked OPEC letter shows the oil cartel’s worry over the COP28 climate talks, environmentalists say
Veteran climate negotiation observers say the oil industry is starting to sweat as United Nations climate talks heat up and threaten to plug fossil fuel-belching wells for good.
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Volunteers flock to Israel to harvest fruit and vegetables as foreign farm workers flee during Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of volunteers from outside Israel – and within – are harvesting fruit and vegetables from Israel's farms before the produce rots on the ground.
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Christie ramps up Haley criticism as he rejects calls to exit GOP primary | CNN Politics
Chris Christie has a message for those calling for him to exit the Republican primary and get behind Nikki Haley to help consolidate the field against Donald Trump: “I’m not going anywhere.”
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Bloody clash in Mexican hamlet kills 4 villagers and 10 gunmen, including drug cartel's leader
Mexican authorities say a clash between gunmen from a notoriously violent drug cartel and residents of a small farming community in central Mexico left 14 people dead, including the cartel’s leader.
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Popular Democratic governors confident they can carry unpopular Biden to victory in 2024 - Washington Examiner
A group of Democratic governors are confident they can help President Joe Biden win reelection next year, despite the president's low polling numbers and approval rating. Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), who was just elected as the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, said one way governors...
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COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out after OPEC pushback
Countries clashed on Saturday over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit in Dubai, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas in 30 years of global warming talks.
Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions
Astronomers hope to learn more about Betelgeuse and Leona through the eclipse, which is expected to last no more than 15 seconds.
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Hunter Biden’s latest indictment brings an uncomfortable ordeal to the forefront for his father | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is confronting the prospect of his son Hunter facing an embarrassing legal ordeal next year amid a host of other political obstacles in a possible rematch with Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comMexico raids and closes 31 pharmacies in Ensenada that were selling fentanyl-laced pills
Mexican authorities have raided and closed 31 drug stores in the Baja California coastal city of Ensenada, after they were detected selling false or fentanyl-laced pills.
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Democrats want to tighten rules for weapons given to foreign countries as US supports Israel
Senate Democrats propose an amendment for oversight on weapons sent abroad, ensuring their use follows U.S. and international humanitarian laws.
A troubling theory about traders profiting from Hamas' attack on Israel drew much attention. Why it may not be so simple.
A preliminary paper says that people who knew Hamas was going to attack Israel made millions in stock market trades. But it's far from proven.
www.nbcnews.comMexican immigration agents detain 2 Iranians who they say were under observation by the FBI
Mexico's immigration agency says its agents have detained two Iranians who they say were under observation by the FBI.
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Ramaswamy doesn’t do shame, but he’s embarrassing his party - Washington Examiner
After the fourth Republican presidential debate, it is clear that the Republican Party will never be led by Vivek Ramaswamy. His candidacy, which might once have seemed a welcome gust of fresh air, has dwindled into a third-rate imitation of former President Donald Trump’s greatest...
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Taylor Swift, not Trump, is Time 2023 person of the year; post recycles old photo | Fact check
A Facebook post announced former President Donald Trump as Time's person of the year. Taylor Swift, not Trump, holds the 2023 title.
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The Hottest Year
How record temperatures fueled extreme weather across the world in 2023
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Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned
Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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Comer says special counsel indicted Hunter Biden to ‘protect him’ from House GOP investigation | CNN Politics
House Oversight Chair James Comer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday he believes special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden to shield him from his scheduled deposition next week in front of Comer’s committee.
www.cnn.com2 journalists are detained in Belarus as part of a crackdown on dissent
A Belarusian journalists association has reported that two journalists have been detained in Belarus.
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Blue-collar hiring and pay gains stay hot in a cooling job market
High demand for miners, loggers and construction workers — and slowing job prospects for software and IT professionals — has taken a bite out of income inequality.
www.nbcnews.comA British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza
A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit.
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University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigns | CNN Business
Liz Magill, the president of University of Pennsylvania, voluntarily stepped down from the helm of the Ivy League school on Saturday, according to an announcement from board chair Scott Bok.
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Damning Hunter Biden indictment could spell more trouble for his father - Washington Examiner
The Hunter Biden indictment spells big trouble for President Joe Biden — at least according to the GOP. The president's son has been handed a second indictment within four months, this time for a series of tax-related charges that could theoretically land him in prison for up to 17 years. HUNTER...
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U.S. approves emergency arms sales to Israel amid mounting criticism of cease-fire veto
Blinken meets with Arab nations after U.S. vetoes cease-fire resolution
www.nbcnews.comInternational bodies reject moves to block Guatemala president-elect from taking office
International and regional leaders have rejected the latest attempt by Guatemalan prosecutors to prevent progressive President-elect Bernardo Arévalo from taking office on Jan. 14.
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Israel-Gaza: The status quo is smashed. The future is messy and dangerous
Even when the war between Israel and Hamas ends, there is no easy future, the BBC's Jeremy Bowen says.
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Minnesota grocery worker impaled in the torso with a golf club, police say; man arrested
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
www.cbsnews.comA 'soft landing' or a recession? How each one might affect America's households and businesses
A so-called soft landing would occur if the economy slowed enough to bring inflation down to the FED's 2% target, without tumbling into a deep recession.
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Narges Mohammadi, Iranian activist and Nobel peace prize winner, to go on new hunger strike as prize is awarded
She was awarded the Nobel prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
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Brazil urges Venezuela to avoid inflaming territory dispute with Guyana
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday expressed to his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro growing concern over a territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, Brazil's presidential palace said in a statement.
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