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Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after a New York judge expanded a gag order on Donald Trump to curtail “inflammatory” speech, the former president tested its limits by disparaging two key witnesses in his upcoming criminal hush money trial as liars.
Trump's conflicting abortion stances are coming back to haunt him — and his party
Democrats are making sure Trump pays for Roe v. Wade's dismantling, one state at a time.
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Why picking a jury in Trump’s hush-money trial is high-stakes — and a big challenge | CNN Politics
Three months ago, Donald Trump took the stand before a jury of nine in a New York courtroom without his typical bombast or ranting. The former president’s complaints about the case and his sparring with the judge took place out of the jury’s sight in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, and he...
www.cnn.comA near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state
A stunning abortion ruling this week has supercharged Arizona’s role in the looming fall election. Suddenly, emboldened national Democrats are pouring new resources into the state as Republicans scramble to navigate the evolving political landscape while confronting nagging internal divisions.
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Trump and Johnson Trump build alliance on the falsehood of the stolen election | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson will stand Friday with Donald Trump at an appearance that will amplify the former president’s most damaging falsehood: that America’s democratic elections are catastrophically tainted by fraud.
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Washington rule could leave Biden off the November ballot, but state has a solution
Washington state has just joined Ohio and Alabama in signifying through elections officials that President Joe Biden could be left off their general election ballots.
Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel
Tehran says UN Security Council should have condemned Israel’s deadly air raid on Iranian consulate in Damascus.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House.
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Progressives are gearing up for a platform fight on Israel at the Democratic convention
President Biden’s team is bracing for a potentially bruising and divisive battle that could stretch out over the next several months.
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House Republicans turn up heat on Biden to broker ‘expedient release’ of Hamas hostages, support Israel
A group of House Republicans urged President Biden in a letter on Thursday to "ensure the expedient release" of U.S. citizens being held hostage by Hamas.
Trump and Mike Johnson push for redundant ban on non-citizens voting
Planned bill to ban already illegal practice is latest Republican step to spread falsehoods about immigration and voter fraud
Forty-three Senate Republicans demand Schumer hold full Mayorkas impeachment trial - Washington Examiner
Nearly the entire Republican conference is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to ensure a full impeachment trial is held for Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the House prepares to transmit the articles of impeachment over to the Senate next week.
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Russian hackers steal US government emails with Microsoft, officials confirm | CNN Politics
Russian state-backed hackers have stolen email correspondence between US government agencies and Microsoft via a breach of the software giant’s systems, US officials confirmed on Thursday.
www.cnn.comHouse passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool without including broad restrictions on how the FBI uses this crucial program to search for Americans’ data.
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FBI interview transcript reveals how Trump aide characterized boxes at Mar-a-Lago to investigators | CNN Politics
The transcript of an FBI interview made public late Thursday details how an aide to former President Donald Trump characterized the boxes of sensitive documents that are now at the center of the special counsel’s case into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House.
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Kari Lake calls legislators in push to repeal Arizona abortion ban she previously backed
The Senate GOP candidate has been lobbying state lawmakers behind the scenes, according to a Republican legislator who described receiving a call from her.
www.nbcnews.comLouisiana lawmakers reject minimum wage raise and protections for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace
Proposals to gradually raise Louisiana's $7.25-an-hour minimum wage and make discriminating against LGBTQ people in the workforce illegal have failed in a state House committee.
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Trump associates who have had legal trouble of their own
Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial gets underway April 15. Here is a look at some of his associates who have had legal trouble themselves.
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Rep. McGovern calls House Republicans most ‘ineffective, incompetent majority’ in US history - Washington Examiner
“This is the most ineffective, incompetent majority, I think, in American history. Full stop," McGovern said.
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US
Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
www.bbc.comDonald Trump Makes Messy Pitch For 'Radical Left' Presidential Rival RFK Jr.
“If I were a Democrat I’d vote for RFK Jr. every single time over Biden," Trump said in a video on Truth Social.
Georgia lieutenant governor slams Fani Willis as new prosecutor enters fray: ‘Mockery of this legal process’ - Washington Examiner
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones told the Washington Examiner he's eager to get the "charade" behind him, adding that "Fani Willis has made a mockery of this legal process."
www.washingtonexaminer.comMuslim leaders are 'out of words' as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza
Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President Joe Biden's White House as the war in Gaza drags on.
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House committee sets up vote to expand Section 702 of FISA for 2 years
The House Rules Committee voted 8-4 to approve a rule that could lead to the reauthorization of Section 702 in FISA for two years, putting it for vote for a second time in a week.
Kato Kaelin, Goldman family, former lawyers react to OJ Simpson's death
Prominent figures from O.J. Simpson's highly publicized murder trial have reacted to his death at 76 after a battle with cancer.
Many say Biden and Trump did more harm than good, but for different reasons, AP-NORC poll shows
A new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that more than half of U.S. adults think Joe Biden’s presidency has hurt the country on cost of living and immigration.
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One dead near Ramallah as Israeli settler attacks on the rise since Oct. 7
Man shot to death in the occupied West Bank town of al-Mughayyir during one of 700 settler attacks on Palestinians.
Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol
With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges U.S. officials face in identifying migrants who may pose national security threats.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray cites increased foreign threats in FISA reauthorization plea: 'Rogues' gallery'
FBI Director Christopher Wray met with the House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, where he warned of increased risks of terrorist activity in the U.S.
Biden campaign launching 7-figure ad buy on abortion in Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court earlier this week upheld a 160-year-old total ban on abortions.
www.cbsnews.comBiden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
President Joe Biden says the U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies is “ironclad.” He met Thursday with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Paci
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Kari Lake says Ariz. 19th-century abortion ban is 'out of line' after praising it in 2022
After Arizona's 19th-century abortion ban roiled the politics of the state, Kari Lake released a lengthy new video about where she stands on abortion access
Hawaii received $1.6 billion in COVID funds. How are they spending it?
Hawaii's Department of Budget and Finance master project list outlines how they're spending $1.6 billion which they received from the federal government after they passed the American Rescue Plan.
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New poll reveals crucial battleground state prefers Trump over Biden in heated 2024 rematch
A new poll is the latest to indicate former President Donald Trump with a slight edge over President Biden in battleground North Carolina in their 2024 election rematch.
House Republicans who voted down FISA rule shut down worries of censure: ‘Go ahead’ - Washington Examiner
House Republicans who voted against a FISA procedural rule on Wednesday brushed off concerns of sanctions or censures.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAfter Trump Broadside, Surveillance Bill Collapses in the House
WASHINGTON — Right-wing House Republicans on Wednesday blocked legislation to extend an expiring warrantless surveillance law that national security officials call crucial to gathering intelligence and fighting terrorism, dealing Speaker Mike Johnson a stinging defeat after former President...
House moves forward with modified FISA bill, but will it be enough to appease hard-liners? - Washington Examiner
The altered bill comes after 19 Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against a procedural rule that would have moved the FISA reform bill forward.
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Federal appeals court hears arguments on nation’s first ban on transgender care for minors
The 2021 Arkansas law would prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone under 18.
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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida tells U.S. Congress America's role in the world remains 'pivotal'
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urges U.S. lawmakers at the Capitol to consider the importance of global commitments at a time of tension in the Asia-Pacific and deep skepticism in Congress about U.S. involvement abroad.
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US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iran attack
Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after blaming Israel for a strike on its Syrian consulate.
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'An abuse of discretion': Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. responds to latest Secret Service denial
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. accused the Homeland Security secretary of politicization, after being denied Secret Service protection.
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Solar panels are being used in Gaza to power wells, creating clean water
As the resource becomes more scarce, a group of engineers are looking for a way to reach more people.
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea, as U.S.
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Judge splits Sen. Bob Menendez's case from his wife's, due to her medical issues
A judge has delayed the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, as she undergoes surgery to treat a medical condition.
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Why inflation could be Biden’s downfall in swing state he’s eager to capture to get reelected - Washington Examiner
Inflation rising poses a major problem for President Joe Biden, as North Carolina residents identified the topic as a major issue heading into November.
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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves
Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.
Colorado legislator apologizes after leaving loaded gun in Capitol bathroom
Janitorial staff found the handgun left by state Rep. Don Wilson, who is running for Congress.
Heading for the exits: Black men double their support for Trump over Biden in new poll - Washington Examiner
Polling in swing states shows that Biden is losing support amongst black men.
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Harvard, Stanford and MIT get an 'F' from ADL on antisemitism report card
The Anti-Defamation League gave flunking scores to top colleges for their policies to protect Jewish students and combat antisemitism.
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Mexico wants UN to suspend Ecuador over its police raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito
Mexico’s president says his country wants the United Nations to suspend Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top U.N. court over Ecuador’s police raid last week on the Mexican embassy in Quito.
apnews.comManhattan court must find a dozen jurors to hear first-ever criminal case against a former president
Jury selection is set to start Monday in ex-President Donald Trump's hush-money case — the first trial among four criminal prosecutions of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. “There is no question that picking a jury in a case involving someone as familiar to everyone as former...
NFL star Rashee Rice surrenders to police in connection with car crash
The Super Bowl champion, 23, has said he takes "full responsibility" for his role in a high-speed crash.
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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction and 25-year sentence for fraud
Bankman-Fried faces steep odds in bid to overturn conviction stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.
Conservative activist subpoenaed by Dems in SCOTUS ethics probe refusing to comply: 'Politically motivated'
Conservative activist Leonard Leo was subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, which he says he will not comply with due to its "politically motivated" nature.
'Expect NPR to suffer’ under GOP admin: Republicans renew call to defund outlet amid bias scandal
Senate and House Republicans sounded off about NPR after a senior editor at the outlet made allegations of bias within the newsroom.
'I'm dying, you're not': Those terminally ill ask more states to legalize physician-assisted death
Lawmakers in at least 12 states are debating bills that would legalize physician-assisted death. The laws would allow terminally ill patients under specified conditions to end their lives with a doctor’s help.
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Biden administration seeks to close the 'gun show loophole' to buy firearms
The Justice Department will submit a new 466-page regulation to require more background checks of firearm purchases.
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What is FISA? What to know about the controversial spying law dividing Congress
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, known as FISA, is highlighting tensions in the House as conservatives and members of the intelligence community spar over reforms.
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US and Russia holding talks on prisoner exchange, Russian diplomat says - Washington Examiner
The US and Russia are in talks to bring home Gershkovich and Whelan, who are currently being wrongfully detained
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Trump attorney who became a crucial witness against him has departed legal team | CNN Politics
Evan Corcoran, an attorney for Donald Trump who became a critical witness in the classified documents case against the former president, no longer represents him, CNN has learned.
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Florida judge rules school has to temporarily allow transgender teacher to use preferred pronouns
A Florida judge temporarily blocked a pronoun law from being enforced against one nonbinary and two transgender teachers this week.
Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on
The law was spurred by a request from the military command under former army commander Valerii Zaluzhny.
apnews.comChinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years
A top Chinese official arrived in North Korea and held talks on how to boost their cooperation, North Korea’s state media reported Friday, in the counties’ highest-level meeting in about five years. Zhao Leji, who is chairman of China’s National People’s Congress and considered the No. 3...
FBI director concerned lone wolf or small groups will draw 'twisted inspiration' from events in Middle East, Russia
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's concerned a lone wolf or small groups will draw "twisted inspiration" from events in the Middle East or Russia.
Los Angeles County's troubled juvenile halls get reprieve, can remain open after improvements
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile detention facilities, on the verge of shutting down over safety issues and other problems, can remain open, state regulators decided Thursday.
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Maine GOP lawmaker says Lewiston shooting was God's wrath in response to law expanding abortion access
The state Legislature is set to vote on censuring two Republican lawmakers for remarks on the House floor tying the Lewiston mass shooting to an abortion access law.
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Pro-Palestinian protester derails dinner at UC Berkeley law school dean’s home, refuses to leave
A dinner held at UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky's home was upended after a pro-Palestinian attempted to speak about the Israel-Hamas war and refused to leave.
Hot inflation likely to delay interest rate cuts. Here's what to expect
Rate cuts may not begin this year, some experts said.
Ukraine parliament passes mobilisation bill to boost troop numbers
General tells parliament Russian forces outnumber Kyiv’s soldiers up to 10 times on the battlefields in the east.
House GOP campaign arm rakes in over $33 million to kick off 2024 election battles
House Republicans' campaign arm, the NRCC, is announcing its fundraising haul for the first few months of 2024 as the GOP fights to keep its majority.
Former State Department official explains resignation over US support of Israel
Former U.S. State Dept. official Dr. Annelle Sheline on resigning publicly and how she hopes the Biden administration will change its Israel policy.
Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
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Leonard Leo says he’s ‘not capitulating’ after Durbin subpoena - Washington Examiner
Federalist Society co-Chairman Leonard Leo said he is "not capitulating" after he announced Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) filed a subpoena against him.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublicans say a late convention could keep Biden off some ballots. It hasn't mattered before.
Technical conflicts between ballot deadlines and convention dates have been handled quietly in the past. Some GOP officials are taking a different tack this year.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from some tribal lands in South Dakota | CNN Politics
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from some parts of her home state after tribes voted to legally bar her from reservation land, after she made comments linking tribal leaders to drug cartels.
www.cnn.comWife of Julian Assange says Biden's comments mean case could be moving in the right direction
The wife of Julian Assange says her husband’s legal case “could be moving in the right direction.” Stella Assnge spoke Thursday after President Joe Biden confirmed the U.S. may drop charges against the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder.
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O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
www.cbsnews.comUS airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the US and China
The biggest U.S. airlines and their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving more flights to the United States by Chinese airlines.
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America First Policy Institute rolls out abortion, life agenda to 'empower women' with resources, support
EXCLUSIVE: America First Policy Institute on Thursday is rolling out an agenda that will “empower women" and support them in “challenging situations," including unexpected pregnancies, fertility issues, adoption and more, while providing mental health resources surrounding abortion and pregnancy.
Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants
Officials say a massive missile and drone attack has destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest power plants and damaged others.
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Maryland members of Congress unveil bill to fund Baltimore bridge reconstruction
The two-page bill, dubbed the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, would have the federal government cover 100% of the cost of replacing the bridge.
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Before India election, Instagram boosts Modi AI images that violate rules
The ads do not meet the levels of disclosure Meta says it needs for AI-generated posts linked to India election.
If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line
O.J. Simpson died without having paid the lion's share of the $33.5 million judgment a civil jury awarded to the families of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
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Will Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in 2024 debates? Former president calls for earlier events
Trump, who refused to debate Republican opponents during the nomination fight, has taken a decidedly different tactic with regard to the general election.
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Ex-Ford foundation member calls Liz Cheney 'only person on this planet' worthy of top award after snub he says was over Trump
Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly said the organization he resigned from was cowed by fear of retribution from Donald Trump if he wins the presidential election.
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Senate Democrats subpoena Leonard Leo in Supreme Court ethics probe | CNN Politics
Senate Democrats on Thursday issued a subpoena to a conservative legal advocate they are investigating in response to a series of ethics controversies at the Supreme Court involving lavish travel and gifts to justices.
www.cnn.comA GOP Megadonor Is Attacking This Progressive For 'Opposing President Biden'
Jeffrey Yass, the largest Republicans' donor of 2024, is funding attack ads that associate Rep. Summer Lee with Donald Trump and the Capitol rioters.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to define sex based on reproductive systems, not identity
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to define who is considered a man or a woman under state law, saying it must be based on reproductive systems and not gender identity.
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14 confirmed tornadoes from Texas to Florida amid severe storm warnings
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania through 9 p.m. ET Thursday night.
More aid is supposed to be entering the Gaza Strip. Why isn’t it helping?
Under heavy U.S. pressure, Israel has promised to ramp up aid to Gaza dramatically, saying last week it would open another cargo crossing and surge more trucks than ever before into the besieged enclave.
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Trump campaign demands Biden debate him 'much earlier' and more often
The Trump campaign is calling for additional 2024 presidential debates and for them to take place “much earlier" than initially proposed by the debate commission, with former President Trump telling Fox News Digital that he is “totally committed" to debating President Biden “anytime, anywhere...
Alaska House passes budget with roughly $2,275 payments to residents, bill goes to Senate
The Alaska House has passed its version of the state operating budget that includes direct payments to residents of about $2,275 a person.
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Julian Assange's wife takes hope as Biden says U.S. considering dropping charges against WikiLeaks founder
The wife of Julian Assange says President Biden's latest remarks about the jailed WikiLeaks founder are "a good sign."
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OJ Simpson dead: White House sends ‘thoughts’ to former football star’s family - Washington Examiner
The White House expressed condolences to the family of former football star and actor O.J. Simpson following his Wednesday death from cancer.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHungary will impose new restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine
Hungary’s government will add new restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products to protect Hungarian farmers from market fluctuations caused by cheaper Ukrainian imports.
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Local officials increasingly targeted for threats and harassment, new data shows
Researchers found that threats against public officials working in elections, education and other fields rose significantly in 2023.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with federal bank fraud
Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing over $16 million from an MLB star to pay gambling debts, prosecutors said.
www.cbsnews.comKansas has some of the nation's lowest benefits for injured workers. They'll increase in July
Kansas will increase what have been among the lowest benefits in the U.S. for workers who are injured or killed on the job. Democratic Gov.
apnews.comLara Trump’s RNC robocall falsely claims ‘massive fraud’ in 2020 election
Call shows the Republican party to be ‘more committed to the big lie than ever’, says Democratic lawyer
Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’ | CNN Politics
Iris Weinstein Haggai received confirmation about her parents’ deaths in quick succession.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Famine already in north Gaza, says US
USAID’s Samantha Power agrees with UN-backed assessment, is first US official to publicly say famine happening in Gaza.
OnPolitics: Trump's hush money trial starts next week. Could he face prison time?
The former president faces 34 felony counts in a New York case. While prison time may be unlikely, experts say it isn't out of the question.
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Biden mocked after 'I'm in the 20th century' gaffe: 'Finally got something right'
President Biden was mocked on Wednesday after telling reporters he was in the "20th century" in response to a question about the Arizona abortion ruling.
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
Rates of STIs are surging in the United States. In 2022, there were nearly 1.6 million cases of chlamydia, which can lead to infertility in women.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. stocks soar above global markets, giving investors solid path for growth
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets are far outpacing their global counterparts in 2024, continuing a decade-long trend of strong growth compared with the rest of the world.
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New York ratchets up security for Trump’s trial now that he’s the presumptive GOP nominee | CNN Politics
When former President Donald Trump appears in a New York courtroom Monday to face an unprecedented legal battle in his hush money case, law enforcement will deploy a sophisticated and multi-layered security plan greater than that of his previous high-profile cases in Manhattan, law enforcement...
www.cnn.comFormer Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the abortion ruling from justices he chose goes too far
A ban on nearly all abortions in Arizona doesn’t sit well with Republican former Gov. Doug Ducey. Yet he was the one who appointed the four conservative justices whose ruling cleared the way for it.
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Miss Universe organization disputes reports of Saudi Arabia’s participation in 2024 pageant | CNN
The Miss Universe Organization is disputing a flurry of what it calls “false and misleading” reports of Saudi Arabia’s participation in its 2024 pageant.
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Rashida Tlaib dodges questions about ‘Death to America’ chants in district - Washington Examiner
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) refused to answer questions surrounding a rally in her district and instead yelled at the reporter.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhy did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?
South Korean voters have handed liberals extended opposition control of parliament in what looks like a massive political setback to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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3 sailors rescued from remote Pacific Island after writing 'help' with palm leaves
The sailors, all men in their 40s, were rescued from Pikelot Atoll by the U.S. Coast Guard on April 9.
Instagram to test blurring nudity in messages to protect teens from sextortion
The platform said it wants "people to think twice before sending nude images."
www.nbcnews.comAlmost 10% of Florida's youngest children were missed during the 2020 census
Children age 4 and under in Florida were undercounted by almost 10% during the 2020 census. The estimated error was the largest undercount of young children by any U.S. state.
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Congress is already gearing up for the next government funding fight. Will this time be any different?
House Republicans vowed to bring changes to the funding process this year. Here's how that effort failed and what it means for the next showdown.
www.cbsnews.comBiden races to commit billions to climate action as election looms
Biden administration hopes funding will spur enduring cuts to planet-heating emissions no matter who is in White House
Japanese prime minister tells Congress 'the world needs the United States' as Ukraine, Israel aid stalls
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke to Congress as the House considers a massive aid package to help Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel.
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Biden campaign scolds news outlets for coverage of Trump’s abortion stance
President Biden's 2024 campaign publicly scolded media outlets for their coverage of President Donald Trump's abortion stance during a Monday Zoom call.
O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76
The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that he died Wednesday of prostate cancer.
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Analysis: What information is the government actually collecting under FISA? | CNN Politics
A Republican rift is jeopardizing extension of a cornerstone of the US intelligence gathering by which the government hoovers up massive amounts of internet and cellphone data.
www.cnn.comCalifornia lawmakers vote to reduce deficit by $17 billion, but harder choices lie ahead
California lawmakers have voted to reduce the size of the state's deficit. The state Legislature on Thursday approved legislation that takes a number of steps to reduce the deficit by about $17 billion.
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85-year-old Idaho woman hailed as 'hero' in fatal shooting of home invasion suspect
An 85-year-old Idaho woman is being hailed as a "hero" for gunning down a home-invasion suspect, authorities said.
Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
A new study has found that voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair.
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Marines poke fun at Navy post featuring backward scope - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Navy deleted a picture after the online reaction pointed out the scope on his weapon was on backwards, but not before the Marines got their licks in.
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Hawaii is "on the verge of catastrophe," locals say, as water crisis continues
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
www.cbsnews.comTennessee GOP senators OK criminalizing helping minors get transgender care, mimicking abortion bill
Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
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Covid vaccines aren't linked to sudden death in young people, a new CDC report finds.
The new report debunks widespread misinformation that the mRNA shots were connected to sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
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Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest-ever fraud case
A Vietnam court has sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in the country’s largest financial fraud case
Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to its highest level in five weeks, a setback for prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales.
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Biden administration announces plans to expand background checks to close "gun show loophole"
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
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Women are reeling, planning after Arizona's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion ban.
Reproductive rights are on the minds of women, from teens to college students to retirees, as they come to grips with an Arizona high court decision.
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FDA head calls on Congress to pass mandatory testing for lead in food
Last fall, lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches, imported from Ecuador, sickened hundreds of children. Food manufacturers aren't required to test for lead.
www.nbcnews.comHow Ohio’s GOP governor sells public health: Don’t call it that.
Many Republicans across the country have long dismissed public health initiatives as “nanny state” overreach, with the coronavirus pandemic only further politicizing government’s efforts to save lives. But one GOP governor - Ohio’s Mike DeWine - says he’s hit on a strategy to get conservative...
RFK Jr. fires campaign staffer who claimed beating Biden was top priority - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign fired an employee after she claimed that beating President Joe Biden in 2024 was the “No. 1 priority.”
www.washingtonexaminer.comLiberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says she won't run again, setting up fight for control
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won't seek another term next year, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the battleground state’s highest court.
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What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean
A new report from the National Health Service England’s Dr. Hilary Cass advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults.
South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials resign en masse
South Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials submitted their resignations on Thursday after a nationwide election cemented the opposition's control of parliament.
Prosecutor to decide if Georgia lieutenant governor should be charged in election meddling case
A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Netanyahu not consulted on strike that killed Hamas leader's 3 sons, Israeli media reports
Israel's senior commanders and political leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were not consulted before an IDF strike killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Jeremy Paxman: Parkinson's 'makes you wish you hadn't been born'
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
www.bbc.comIMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls
The head of the International Monetary Fund says strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year.
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Rep. Mike Garcia slams FBI director as being ineffective at his job: ‘I don’t trust you’
FBI Director Christopher Wray was accused by Rep. Mike Garcia, on Thursday, of not being transparent and standing almost silent when it comes to an open border policy.
Ultra-Orthodox men scuffle with police in Jerusalem over potential new law to end military exemption
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem on Thursday over a court ruling that could end their exemptions from mandatory service in the Israeli military.
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Will Washington GOP get fooled again on governor’s race? - Washington Examiner
The hopefuls that political handicappers are expecting in the general election for governor in Washington state are Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
The Biden administration is handing out almost $830 million in grants for 80 projects around the country aimed at toughening infrastructure against the extreme weather of climate change.
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Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown
Mali’s ruling junta has banned the media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations, a day after barring political parties and groups
Flash floods deluge towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, prompting rescues and calls to get to higher ground | CNN
Emergency crews in parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania on Thursday waded through murky floodwaters to rescue residents as storms unleashed downpours that blanketed streets and gushed into homes and businesses Thursday night, officials said.
www.cnn.comBipartisan US bill seeks $2.5 billion for Philippines defense
On the eve of a trilateral summit between the United States, Japan and the Philippines, two prominent U.S. senators on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill to provide Manila with $2.5 billion to boost its defenses against Chinese pressure. The bill, put forward by Republican Bill Hagerty, a...
Italian coast guard rescues 22 shipwrecked people, recovers 9 bodies. Some 15 reported missing
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 22 people and recovered nine bodies after a smugglers’ boat capsized in a storm.
apnews.comDonald Trump's first criminal trial to begin April 15 in New York
Donald Trump is facing 34 criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies for allegedly falsifying business records back in 2016.
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One of the world’s highest cities starts rationing water as reservoirs fall to critical levels | CNN
Taps will be turned off for 24 hours at a time in zones across Bogotá as an El Niño-fueled drought pushes Colombia’s capital into a water crisis
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/11/2024
Jumps for Big Tech stocks helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before, when worries that interest rates may stay high for a while rocked Wall Street.
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NPR editor's bombshell essay causing 'turmoil' at liberal outlet: Report
The New York Times reported that NPR is facing "turmoil" among staff following the bombshell essay penned this week by veteran senior business editor Uri Berliner.
Wray rebuts Trump order to ‘kill FISA’: ‘It’s indispensable in keeping Americans safe’ - Washington Examiner
FBI Director Christopher Wray implored lawmakers on Capitol Hill to expeditiously reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSpain to deport dozens of Bolivians whose false visas held up cruise ship in Barcelona
Spain on Thursday will deport more than 60 Bolivians who arrived last week by cruise ship in the northeastern port of Barcelona.
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Wisconsin woman in Slender Man stabbing will remain in psychiatric hospital after release petition denied
In January, Morgan Geyser, now 21, requested early release from her 40-year commitment to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she has been held since 2018.
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Biden administration issues new rules on unlicensed firearm dealers | The Excerpt
Plus: Bipartisan frustration over bungled FAFSA rollout on display at congressional hearing. Inflation picked up in March. And more top news stories.
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Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals
U.S. Treasury wants to enhance the power of a little-known, secretive government committee to review deals made between U.S. firms and foreign investors.
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Conservatives warm to proposed changes in FISA reauthorization bill | CNN Politics
Conservative holdouts on Thursday appear to be warming to modifications proposed to the legislation reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, one day after 19 of them tanked a procedural vote related to the bill delivering another embarrassing defeat to House Republican leadership.
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell $1.19 to $85.02 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery fell 74 cents to $89.74 per barrel.
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Biden changes tone toward Israel over Gaza war - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden went from "we will not ever fail to have [Israel's] back" to continued U.S. support for Israel will be "determined by our assessment" of new humanitarian efforts for Palestinian civilians.
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Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22
A memoir Alexei Navalny began working on in 2020 will be published this fall
Homebuyers’ quandary: to wait or not to wait for lower mortgage rates
Shop for a home now or hold out for possibly lower mortgage rates? That’s a question confronting many home shoppers this spring homebuying season amid widespread expectations that mortgage rates could come down once the Federal Reserve begins lowering its own short-term rate.
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