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House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
WASHINGTON (AP) — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
The Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties.
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Israel launches airstrike; explosions heard in central Iran: Reports
Israel had promised to respond to an Iranian barrage of more than 300 drones and missiles fired over the weekend.
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GOP rebels derail Johnson's border security pitch over fury at $95B foreign aid plan
A late Wednesday evening meeting to advance a border security bill through the House Rules Committee ended amid conservative rebels' objections to the measure and Speaker Johnson's foreign aid bill.
Possible TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.
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Takeaways from the day a jury was selected to decide Donald Trump’s fate in the hush money trial | CNN Politics
Jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush money business fraud case began Thursday looking like the task of finding 12 jurors had run aground.
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Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.
Trump's campaign and affiliated committees have spent more than $800,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2023.
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Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report where potential jurors have worked.
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Trump criminal case: Full 12-person jury seated in Manhattan
The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments on Monday.
www.bbc.comWhat's inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
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'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of holding Congress hostage
Rep. Marc Molinaro called out his fellow Republican lawmaker, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, after she urged the ouster of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Biden, in counter to RFK Jr., gets endorsement of other Kennedy family members
Kennedy family members will join Biden Thursday at events in Philadelphia to give him their endorsement.
Trump's curiosity with jurors ebbs and flows during final stage of selection process. Here's what you missed on trial Day 3.
The former president perked up at certain remarks by members of the jury pool, while at other times he appeared ambivalent and stared straight ahead.
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Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend assault: source
Israel early Friday fired missiles at a site in Iran in retaliation for Tehran's firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend.
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
Donald Trump lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack while he fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington.
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House Republicans turn on one another as they debate throwing Johnson over the ledge - Washington Examiner
Tensions are high among House Republicans as the conference fractures over foreign aid and support for Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Israel strikes Iran with a missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
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Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine | CNN Politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday warned that if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to “overrun” Ukraine, he would then attack a NATO nation, forcing the US to become directly involved.
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New York ‘in play’ for Trump due to Alvin Bragg’s ‘abuse’ of justice, Lee Zeldin says - Washington Examiner
The New York Republican believes that if Trump does well enough in New York City, he could win the entire state.
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Trump complains about 'freezing' New York courtroom
The former president was in court as a jury was impanelled for the hush-money trial against him.
www.bbc.comDemocrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
Some Democrats are entertaining the prospect of helping House Speaker Mike Johnson save his job should Republican Rep.
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Over 100 arrested at Columbia University as police move in on pro-Palestinian protesters
Police arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University on Thursday at a makeshift encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters on the university's main lawn.
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House speaker says he won't back change to rule that allows single member to call for his ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.
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Hezbollah's second-in-command insists it is not seeking war, but would respond to Israeli escalation
In an exclusive interview, Naim Qassem considers the looming risk of a region-wide war.
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Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy
President Joe Biden accepts endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family. Their backing came during a campaign stop in Philadelphia as Biden aims to undermine Republican Donald Trump and independent Robert F.
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Columbia University protest: Over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including Rep. Omar's daughter, arrested
An on-campus tent encampment was also removed.
What to know about the jurors seated on Donald Trump’s criminal trial | CNN Politics
A full 12-person jury and the first of the pool of alternate jurors has been selected for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial.
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Why third-party candidates struggle to break through U.S. elections
From Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 2024, third-party candidates have struggled to break through the two-party system that dominates American politics and elections.
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News
There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as two US officials confirm to the BBC's US partner CBS News that Israel struck Iran.
www.bbc.comUS deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday, authorities said, marking the first deportation flight in several months to the Caribbean nation struggling with surging gang violence. Authorities didn't offer details of the flight beyond how many deported...
Two seated jurors dismissed as selection process continues for day 3 of Trump hush money trial
Former President Trump returned to a Manhattan courthouse for the third day of his hush money payment trial Thursday. The day began with seven confirmed jurors, but two of those were dismissed late in the morning. Judge Juan Merchan brought in an addition 96 potential jurors for questioning.
www.foxnews.comRobert F. Kennedy Jr. secures ballot access in battleground state of Michigan
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has secured a place on the ballot in the battleground state of Michigan.
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Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations, blames embargo for migrant exodus
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
www.cbsnews.comNetflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising, but caught investors off guard with a change that will make it more difficult to track the video streaming service’s future growth.
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Fetterman scolds Dem colleagues for failing to condemn Iran's attack on Israel
Senator Fetterman slammed his Democratic colleagues for their refusal to condemn Iran for its attack on Israel in retaliation for the deadly bombing of its Syrian consulate.
'Cowardly judge:' Dismissed Trump hush money trial juror number 4 shares his story: Exclusive
Herson Cabreras said he was taken aback when prosecutors moved to oust him from the jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
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Judge rejects efforts by Trump’s co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith’s obstruction case in the classified documents prosecution survived an early test, with a federal judge on Thursday denying several bids by Donald Trump’s co-defendants to dismiss charges against them.
www.cnn.comIsraelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
Jews around the world will soon celebrate Passover, recounting the biblical story of their exodus from Egypt after hundreds of years of slavery.
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House progressives release an agenda for 2025, with ideas for Biden to excite the base
The agenda is heavy on economics and lighter on cultural issues, carrying echoes of FDR's New Deal. It omits some issues that lack Democratic consensus, like "Medicare for All."
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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
www.bbc.comStock market today: Asian shares gain despite Wall Street's tech-led retreat
Asian shares have advanced even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again. U.S. futures were lower, while oil prices gained.
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Tornado threat on the move: Latest severe weather forecast
Millions are bracing for a new round of storms after at least 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down this week.
Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting
Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a draft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law, fulfilling a promise to take swift action designed to prevent mass shootings such as a rampage last year that killed 18 people in the city of Lewiston. Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat who...
Supreme Court may decide if homeless people can be penalized for sleeping outside
The Supreme Court is slated to hear a case Monday that will directly impact how cities can address their homeless populations.
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Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasons
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner is not running for reelection this year in his GOP-leaning eastern Kansas district so that he can spend more time with his four young children, he announced Thursday.
apnews.comAll 12 jurors seated in Trump hush-money trial after two dismissals
First criminal trial of a former president one significant step closer to beginning after full jury selected in New York
False claim no Iran rockets struck Israel; number 'small' but greater than zero | Fact check
Even though about 99% of Iran's rockets were intercepted, the Israel Defense Forces and news outlets said some targets in Israel were struck.
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CIA director: Iranian attack on Israel was a 'spectacular failure'
Out of more than 300 missiles and drones Iran fired, only four or five hit Israel, and none caused major damage, William Burns said.
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Stormy Daniels allegedly sidestepped subpoena from Trump when served at Brooklyn nightclub - Washington Examiner
The former adult film actress rejected the subpoena, which a process server said he was forced leave "at her feet.”
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Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
www.cbsnews.comIsrael, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions — for now
U.S. officials declined to comment as of early Friday, but American broadcast networks quoting unnamed U.S. officials said Israel carried out the attack.
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Rand Paul says email exchange between top Fauci aide and EcoHealth ‘looks like a cover-up’
Sen. Rand Paul highlighted a series of email exchanges between Dr. Anthony Fauci top adviser Dr. David Morens and EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak that showed Daszak feared permanently losing government funding.
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.
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Biden's false cannibal story described as a simple ‘misstatement,’ ‘off on the details’ by the media
Mainstream media reports minimized Biden’s claim that one of his relatives might have been eaten by cannibals as a mischaracterization rather than a lie.
US vetoes UN resolution for Gaza to be recognized as state - Washington Examiner
Twelve nations voted in favor, two nations abstained, and one, the United States, voted against the resolution.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSCOTUS to discuss Kari Lake, Mark Finchem machine voting lawsuit. What happens next?
The U.S. Supreme Court set the duo's case for its conference schedule on Friday, when the justices will discuss cases and vote on which to add to their calendar.
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
A U.S. congressional committee released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X, offering a glimpse into decisions that have spurred complaints of alleged censorship from the company and its billionaire owner Elon Musk. The Republican-controlled...
Chad’s government threatens to kick out US troops as Russia expands influence in Africa | CNN Politics
The US risks losing its military presence in another African country as the government of Chad sent a letter threatening to end a critical security agreement, according to four US sources, a move that threatens to cede more US influence in the region to Russia.
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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?
A ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the United States is lumped in with Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans' $95 billion foreign aid package.
Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands
The Biden administration is moving to let conservationists lease government land for restoration. It's part of an effort to make conservation an “equal” to other uses of public lands such as drilling and livestock grazing.
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FBI director implies Chinese hackers are targeting infrastructure to ‘induce panic’ - Washington Examiner
Wray suggested Chinese hackers' efforts to infiltrate U.S. infrastructure are motivated by something "even more sinister" than an economic incentive.
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Mayorkas faces icy Senate Republicans day after impeachment case dismissed
Homeland Security's Alejandro Mayorkas faced an icy reception from Senate Republicans on Thursday after the swift dismissal of the impeachment case brought against him.
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine.
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DeSantis tussles with Satanic Temple after signing school chaplain bill: ‘He just invited’ us - Washington Examiner
"We're not playing those games in Florida," DeSantis said. "[Satanism] is not a religion."
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How young people see the matchup between two senior citizens: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a full 12-person jury is selected in Trump's historic hush money trial.
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OnPolitics: Biden loses support among young voters
Joe Biden is losing support among young voters, according to a new poll, as his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and other issues have spurred dissatisfaction.
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Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest
Democratic politician Ilhan Omar's daughter is suspended from college for participating.
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel
The move was a response to Iran's attack on Israel last weekend, which Tehran said was in retaliation for the Israeli bombing of the Iranian Consulate in Syria this month.
www.nbcnews.comThere's a conservative 'great migration' from blue states — and one place is the big winner
Conservatives are increasingly moving from blue states to Republican-stronghold South Carolina, in what some are calling "the great migration."
United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action'
The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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What’s most important to young voters - Washington Examiner
For the last decade, top Democratic politicians, most notably Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, have struggled to re-create the coalition of voters who elected Barack Obama twice.
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‘Constitutional authority’ of Senate Dems quashing Mayorkas impeachment trial questioned by experts
Constitutional scholars are questioning whether the Senate was within its authority to deem the House's articles of impeachment unconstitutional and forego a trial for President Biden's border chief.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Gaza toll rises; drone raid on Iran’s Isfahan
Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 hours.
Israel fires retaliatory missiles at Iran - Washington Examiner
Israel has retaliated against Iran, five days after Iran attacked Israel.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed close following more reports showing the economy remains stronger than expected. The S&P 500 index fell 0.2% Thursday.
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Progressives lay out wish list to save voting bloc Biden is bleeding - Washington Examiner
House progressives outlined seven key policy ideas they want to tackle, but they recognized the need to build support behind President Joe Biden to do so.
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Tensions erupt on House floor as conservatives confront Johnson on $95B foreign aid plan
Tensions over the House foreign aid proposal erupted on Thursday when a group of House Republicans got into a confrontation over conservatives' pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson.
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
An international airport in Manado city was temporarily closed as volcanic ash was spewed into the air.
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Iran says air defence systems shot down 3 drones amid Israel tensions
US media reported Israel launched missile attack on target in Iran, but there has been no official comment from Israel.
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
House Speaker Johnson plans to package TikTok legislation with critical aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and send it to the Senate. President Joe Biden vowed to sign it into law.
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Fox News Poll: Biden and Trump in tight races in battlegrounds Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Majorities of voters in four battleground states are unhappy with President Biden’s job performance and don’t feel they are getting ahead financially.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers
The Supreme Court has made it easier for workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will to pursue job discrimination claims under federal civil rights law, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.
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Oklahoma man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple
An Oklahoma man has been arrested on charges of allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, according to federal prosecutors.
Exclusive: Georgia lawmaker runs secret election-conspiracy Telegram channel
Bridget Thorne, a Republican elected in Fulton county in 2022, has spread election fraud lies and accused county employees of crimes
Europe wants two things from China. It may not get far on either of them
Europe wants two things from China. It’s not clear if it will get very far on either front.
apnews.comTwo trump jurors dismissed in hush money trial, judge goes after media for reporting details
Judge Juan Merchan dismissed two jurors selected for Donald Trump's trial after questions arose about one's impartiality and other's truthfulness.
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Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
www.cbsnews.comCongress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
Several measures introduced and passed in the House and Senate seek to both publicly condemn Iran and punish the Islamic Republic financially.
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Senior White House official tapped to serve in important European ambassadorial role amid Ukraine concerns | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is tapping a senior White House official to serve as US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a key body amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and at a time when the US is seeking to project confidence about its support for Ukraine, according to an...
www.cnn.comIndians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term
The six-week election is a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics.
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Kennedy family chooses politics over family with endorsement in 2024 presidential race
Members of the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden, effectively snubbing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who panicked Democrats say could spoil the election.
Israeli attack on nuclear sites to prompt tit-for-tat, pursuing nukes: Iran
Iran warns Israel that retaliation for recent attack would prompt Tehran to pursue nuclear weapon and respond in kind.
Live updates: Israel carried out strike in Iran, source says
Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel this weekend.
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Nicole Shanahan pumps $2 million into RFK Jr. campaign after joining ticket
As a vice presidential candidate, the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur can spend unlimited amounts of her own money on the campaign.
www.nbcnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 4 cents to $82.73 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery fell 18 cents to $87.11 per barrel.
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Senators blast Biden administration’s staffing plans for veterans’ healthcare | CNN Politics
The top two senators on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs called the Biden administration’s plan to reduce veterans’ healthcare staffing a “mess” that could undercut the timing and quality of care.
www.cnn.comClimate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows 45% of U.S. adults say they've become more concerned about climate change over the past year.
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'Not a religion': Florida governor signs school chaplain bill, says Satanists not welcome
The devil is in the details after Ron DeSantis denies Satanists as potential school chaplains
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Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the extended Kennedy family on Thursday, aiming to harness the legacy of a storied Democratic family while implicitly underscoring their near-universal rejection of a third-party challenge mounted by one of their...
www.cnn.comMike Johnson and progressives are strange bedfellows on Israel and Ukraine aid
The GOP House Speaker is holding separate votes on Israel and Ukraine aid, and he's getting applause from an unlikely source: progressive Democrats.
Wisconsin legislature sues governor due to ‘unconstitutional’ vetoes - Washington Examiner
The Wisconsin legislature filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Tony Evers and the DPI, alleging that Evers improperly used his veto power.
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Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China's cities sink
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
www.bbc.comIraq's prime minister heads to Michigan to meet Arab Americans at a tense time for the Middle East
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has visited Michigan to meet with the state's large Iraqi community and update them on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Some Iranian women say they fear war with Israel amid violent hijab crackdown
ABC News spoke to several women in Iran who said the fear of an imminent war with Israel has been added to a long list of worries and hardships.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
Poland's prosecutors say that a Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia's military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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TikTok ban bill is getting fast-tracked in Congress. Here's what to know.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is including the TikTok divest-or-ban bill in an aid package for Ukraine and Israel.
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Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign
The match-up between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake is expected to be one of the costliest Senate races of 2024.
www.nbcnews.com12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York. Alternates are now being selected.
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Trump cuts into Biden’s lead among demographic traditionally dominated by Dems: poll
A new poll from Harvard University is the latest to indicate rising support for former President Trump among young voters, who traditionally are a key part of the Democratic Party's base.
Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
The leaders of Belgium and the Czech Republic are warning their European Union partners to take urgent action to prevent Russian interference in June’s Europe-wide elections.
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Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and att...
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulings.
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CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid | CNN Politics
CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday warned that unless US sends more military support, Ukraine could “lose” the war against Russia by the end of the year.
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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign could impact the 2024 presidential election
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known most famously for being the nephew of JFK and being an anti-vaxxer, is currently attempting to secure his spot on the presidential ballot.
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108 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, was among those arrested, New York police said. She said on X that said she was notified that she was suspended from Barnard College.
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How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.
Johnson won’t change rules over removing him from speakership after hardliners revolt | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will not change the procedure for removing him from the speakership, after hardliners reacted with fury to a proposed change to House rules.
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House GOP blasts ‘joke’ loan to Ukraine in latest blow to Johnson’s foreign aid plan - Washington Examiner
Hard-line House Republicans are against the Ukraine bill particularly as it allows for loan repayment in a few years.
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A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They’re there for the same conference.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association is urging lawmen to form posses, seize voting machines and investigate baseless claims of voter fraud.
www.nbcnews.comLegislation allowing doctor-assisted suicide narrowly clears Delaware House, heads to state Senate
A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware has narrowly cleared the Democrat-led House and now goes to the state Senate for consideration.
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Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
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13 Dems vote against resolution condemning Iran after Israel strike
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a measure to condemn Iran's airstrikes on Israel, but 13 Democrats and one Republican voted against it.
Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow
A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group.
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Trump says 'we're behind Poland' as he meets with President Duda
Andrzej Duda, whose term expires in 2025, was one of Trump’s preferred international partners during his 2017-21 presidency, and they have described themselves as friends.
www.nbcnews.comTrump's curiosity with jurors ebbs and flows during final stage of selection process. Here's what you missed on trial Day 3.
The former president perked up at certain remarks by members of the jury pool, while at other times he appeared ambivalent and stared straight ahead.
www.nbcnews.comFirst major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides
A group of lawmakers from six states have worked on the first major proposals to reign in AI discrimination.
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Poland's Duda is latest foreign leader to meet with Trump as U.S. allies hedge their bets on November election
Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.
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Prince Harry changes residence to US in company filing
Harry and his wife Meghan moved to the U.S. in 2020 after leaving their senior royal roles.
How will Israeli retaliation against Iran affect the financial markets? - Washington Examiner
How will the financial markets react to Israeli retaliation for Iran's missile and drone attack? Here are some likely developments.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSuspect in fire outside of US Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office to remain detained, judge says
A federal judge has ruled that a man accused of starting a fire outside independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office will remain in custody.
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears | CNN Politics
A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act cleared a procedural hurdle on Thursday, paving the way for its passage ahead of a looming Friday night deadline when the intelligence community surveillance tool expires.
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House Republicans in Arizona reject 1864 abortion ban repeal
Republicans in Arizona blocked a move to repeal an 1864 near-total abortion ban.
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Analysis: Why is the Trump trial jury anonymous? The brief and imperfect history of anonymous juries in the US | CNN Politics
While former President Donald Trump is spinning conspiracy theories about people infiltrating the jury in his hush money criminal trial, the judge in the case is finding it difficult to protect jurors’ anonymity.
www.cnn.comNew York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge that presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud suit.
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Viral post misrepresents McConnell's net worth, falsely links to insider trading | Fact check
McConnell's net worth is nowhere near $125 million, his financial disclosures show. It spiked in 2008 due to an inheritance given to him and his wife.
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Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
Europe’s farmers are angry, and staging their biggest protests in half a century. Far right groups are egging them on, and hoping to ride their anger to new success in European Parliament elections in June.
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'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city
If Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.
www.bbc.comCoalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November.
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Biden dismisses reporter seeing 'a lot of Trump signs' in PA: 'You're driving in the wrong places, pal'
A reporter bluntly asked President Biden if he felt he was in "trouble" in the state of Pennsylvania, citing a lot of Donald Trump signs throughout the area.
Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
ABC News’ Linsey Davis investigates more than 2,500 claims of sexual abuse at juvenile probation facilities. Oversight officials say the system is broken beyond repair.
Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation
Russia’s defense ministry says air defenses have downed what authorities describe as five Ukrainian balloons.
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Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year and could still climb
Even with rates higher, however, mortgage applications to purchase homes rose 5% last week compared with the previous week.
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Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of hospitals in Gaza
New analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency reveals the extent of damage to 24 hospitals in Gaza.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s cities and front lines as air defences dwindle
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defences as an expert warns Kyiv’s troops are ‘utterly exhausted’.
108 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, was among those arrested, New York police said. She said on X that said she was notified that she was suspended from Barnard College.
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Biden aides allegedly call Trump 'Hitler Pig' behind the scenes: report
A Politico report on Wednesday claimed that younger aides in the Biden administration privately refer to former President Donald Trump as “Hitler Pig."
ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record-breaking temperatures: CDC
A new CDC report found the rate of heat-related ER visits in the U.S. rose in 2023 amid more extreme heat events and record-breaking temperatures across the country.
In Superman’s 'hometown,' a pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at the local library
Apocalyptic warnings of an "evil" assault are fueling a struggle for control of the public library in Metropolis, Illinois.
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Biden shies away from touting increased energy production - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is keeping quiet on one of his biggest potential bragging rights, the rise in domestic energy production.
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The new way of war: How US enemies foster American anger, disunity, and self-doubt - Washington Examiner
China is picking apart America's social fabric and undermining its self-confidence.
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California official ousted for Covid remarks now accused of putting employee's desk on roof and workplace bullying
Four years ago, Antioch schools facilities director Kenneth Turnage said "the sick, the old, the injured" should be allowed to meet their "natural course in nature" in the coronavirus pandemic.
www.nbcnews.comThousands of Bosnian Serbs attend rally denying genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs have rallied to deny that genocide was committed in Srebrenica in 1995, despite rulings to the contrary by two United Nations courts.
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Analysis: Doing ‘the right thing’ may cost Johnson his speaker’s gavel | CNN Politics
It took less than six months for Speaker Mike Johnson to reach his existential moment.
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James Parker, convicted of murdering 2 Dartmouth College professors in 2001, granted parole
A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for murdering two married Dartmouth College professors back in 2001 has been granted parole.
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Dickey Betts, influential Allman Brothers Band singer, songwriter and guitarist, dead at 80
Dickey Betts, the influential singer, songwriter and guitarist for Southern rock legends the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday morning in Florida at age 80.
Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket’ in November | CNN Politics
Bill Barr, once an attorney general for Donald Trump who has since emerged as one of his most prominent critics, said on Wednesday that despite his differences with his former boss, he will support “the Republican ticket” in November.
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Trump's judge just called out the press for coverage of jurors
