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Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and shutting down his trial before arguments even began.
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
www.cbsnews.comYahoo News/YouGov poll: Trump's slim lead over Biden evaporates as 1st criminal trial gets underway
Asked which candidate they would vote for “if Trump is convicted of a serious crime in the coming months,” just 36% of voters now say the former president — fewer than ever before.
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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If Trump testifies at NY criminal trial, prosecutors want to use his past legal run-ins to discredit him to jury | CNN Politics
If Donald Trump opts to testify at his New York criminal trial, Manhattan prosecutors want to use his past legal run-ins to discredit him to the jury.
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Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in New York criminal trial
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
www.cbsnews.comTrump lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside a Brooklyn bar, papers left 'at her feet'
Donald Trump’s legal team says it tried serving a subpoena on Stormy Daniels as she arrived for a screening of her documentary at a gay bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor and hush money trial figure refused to take it and walked away.
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How every member of the US Senate voted on the Mayorkas impeachment | CNN Politics
The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, quickly ending the trial.
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Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment trial, votes both articles 'unconstitutional'
The Senate on Wednesday dismissed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, deeming them "unconstitutional."
Senate Democrats kill both articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Both articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were deemed unconstitutional by the Senate on Wednesday in party-line votes.
Netanyahu brushes off calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how to respond to Iran's attack
Israel’s allies have been urging Israel since the attack to hold back on any response that could spiral.
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Democrats who investigated Trump say they expect to face arrest, retaliation if he wins presidency
Democrats who led probes into Trump's role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot expect to face arrest if he wins: "Anybody who has testified against him...should be worried."
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MTG introduces amendment to require House members to enlist in Ukrainian military if they vote for Ukraine aid - Washington Examiner
MTG introduced an amendment to require any House member who votes in favor of Ukraine aid to be conscripted into the Ukrainian military.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSupreme 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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Trump, campaigning after court, comments on jurors in historic trial and seeks to spotlight crime
Though he remains confined to court on most weekdays for his hush money trial, Trump is adapting his campaign schedule and message
Ohio AG shuts down Democrat proposal that would skirt election deadline to get Biden on ballots
The Ohio Attorney General shot down a plan to allow President Biden to appear on state ballots despite being scheduled to miss a key deadline.
Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows
Most Americans don't think Donald Trump acted illegally in his hush money case, the poll finds.
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Comer sends warning shot to White House over ‘hostility’ toward Biden impeachment - Washington Examiner
James Comer criticized the White House for refusing to respond to the committee's requests related to the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.
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Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught
An outside group is launching new ads against three House Republicans who are facing primary challengers and voted to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
www.nbcnews.comBiden is off on details of his uncle's WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military
President Joe Biden has misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief.
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Biden says he'll urge U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
www.cbsnews.comDubious claims about voting flyers at a migrant camp show how the border is inflaming US politics
A humanitarian organization in northeastern Mexico is saying it did not create flyers urging border-bound migrants to vote for President Joe Biden.
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What to know about the jurors in Trump's "hush money" trial in New York
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
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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.
What'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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Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the haul
A memo from Trump's campaign managers asks anyone using his name, image or likeness to raise money to donate at least 5% of the proceeds to his fundraising committee.
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Trump campaign asks GOP candidates using Trump’s name and likeness in fundraising to give it a cut | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s campaign is asking Republican candidates and committees using the former president’s name and likeness to fundraise to give at least 5% of what they raise to the campaign, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.comG7 ministers eye targeted sanctions on Iran and a message of restraint for Israel at Italy meeting
The Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting with calls for Iran sanctions over its attack against Israel, and more aid to Ukraine.
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Israel hits Rafah as UNRWA chief warns ‘dehumanisation rampant’ in Gaza war
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini tells UN Security Council that children in Gaza are being ‘killed, injured and starved’.
Johnson says House will consider border bill alongside foreign aid after GOP rebellion threats
Speaker Mike Johnson is unveiling a plan to vote on four foreign aid bills and a border security bill.
House leaders react to Senate's dismissal of articles of impeachment against Mayorkas
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.
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House Republicans grill Columbia president over employment of prof who called Oct 7 Hamas attack ‘awesome’
House Republicans grilled Columbia University President Nemat Shafik on consequences for certain professors over antisemitic remarks they have made.
The bodega visit was Donald Trump at his finest - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump visited a bodega in New York City this week. It showed his ability to speak to everyday people.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute.
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Trump trial: David Pecker describes secret catch-and-kill arrangement for 2016 election
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.
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DHS announces new campaign to combat "unimaginable horror" of child exploitation and abuse online
The campaign will work with private and public sector partners to combat rising rates of child exploitation and abuse online.
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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.
Anti-Israel protesters tried to keep Biden up at night with ‘Genocide Joe’ chants - Washington Examiner
"Wake up sleepy Joe," shouted the group, with a loudspeaker, outside the president's hotel in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases
WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump battles a series of criminal and civil actions while he runs to reclaim the White House, he has put his legal woes at center stage, making them a rallying cry for his reelection. It is a tactic that is likely to be on full display this week as his...
The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
Tensions in the region have increased since the start of the latest Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7.
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Trump demands 5% cut from GOP candidates who use his 'name, image and likeness' in ads
Campaign aides said the rules are designed to protect donors who falsely believe they are contributing to Trump's campaign
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Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill despite pressure from hardliners | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor including funding for Ukraine after facing significant pressure from hardliners.
www.cnn.comLawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
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Airline employee among 9 charged in $14.5M gold heist from Toronto airport
Peel Regional Police said Wednesday that 6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars ($14.5 million) were stolen, the biggest gold theft in Canadian history.
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Shock poll: Trump edges past Biden in key state, potential sign of cracks in Dems' blue wall
Former President Donald Trump holds a two-point edge over President Biden in Wisconsin, according to a new poll in their 2024 presidential election rematch.
Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest
Larry Hogan has transformed Maryland’s sleepy Senate race into a top-tier contest in the fight for the Senate majority.
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Haitian migrant, now a double homicide suspect, was allowed into US by Biden admin via controversial app
A Haitian migrant accused of killing two roommates in New York was paroled into the U.S. after making an appointment on the controversial CBP One app.
Senate quickly votes to dismiss impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
The trial lasted just a few hours, with Democrats and some Republicans saying Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hadn’t committed an impeachable offense.
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Biden suggests unfounded idea about his uncle and ‘cannibals’ in World War II - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden appeared to suggest that his uncle encountered cannibals after being shot down in World War II, contradicting military records.
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Former US ambassador, Cuban spy blames decision to betray country on Yale's radical politics in 60s, 70s
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, who pleaded guilty last week to serving as a Cuban spy, blames radical politics from Yale during formative college years.
Biden vows to shield US steel industry by blocking Japanese merger and seeking new Chinese tariffs
President Joe Biden promised cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration would block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: World awaits threatened attack on Iran
Defiant rhetoric in Tehran against possible Israeli military action after unprecedented Iranian strikes.
Arizona Republicans again quash effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Republicans in the state House stymied a move to repeal the near-total ban, but the state Senate opened the door for a future vote.
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Claim of indictments for Bush, Biden, Obama and Clinton is both nonsense and old | Fact check
The article also makes a baseless claim Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill and Hillary Clinton are being held at Guantanamo Bay.
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Endgame Begins On Ukraine Funding Fight After White House Endorses Standalone Bills
Hardliners in House GOP will likely oppose the measure, which would be one of three country-specific aid packages.
Biden admin hit with lawsuit for deleting emails in case that could have consequences for Trump
FIRST ON FOX: The America First Legal Foundation accused the Biden administration of regularly deleting federal records in a lawsuit that it said will have deep ramifications.
Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire
Pentagon leaders are telling Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress’ failure to pass a funding package.
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Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms
The major hub, where flights connect to every continent, warns "recovery will take some time".
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House Republicans release aid bills for Israel and Ukraine, eyeing weekend House votes
House Speaker Mike Johnson told members that they expect to vote on separate aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies "Saturday evening" after an amendment process.
www.nbcnews.comTrump will meet with Polish President Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support for Ukraine
Donald Trump is set to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda in New York as Trump's criminal trial takes a one-day break.
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Schumer succeeds in killing off Mayorkas impeachment trial before it can begin - Washington Examiner
The Senate voted the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas were unconstitutional, effectively dismissing them, at the request of Chuck Schumer.
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?
Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
www.bbc.com10 detained in large-scale raid in Germany targeting human smuggling gang that exploits visa permits
German authorities conducted a large-scale raid against an international human smuggling gang early Wednesday, police said in a statement.
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A lawyer, a banker and a speech therapist: Meet the 12 jury members of Trump’s hush money trial
Prosecutors and the defense team whittled down a pool of nearly 200 people to 12 jurors and an alternate.
www.nbcnews.comJill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue
Jill Biden says allowing federal employee military spouses to work from overseas is a “national security imperative” that's long overdue.
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Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel
At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.
‘Busy right now.’ Joe Biden jabs Donald Trump over hush-money trial while courting union voters
Speaking at a United Steelworkers union event in Pennsylvania, Joe Biden poked fun at Donald Trump's ongoing criminal trial.
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Biden administration sued over email deletions in case concerning Trump and his documents trial - Washington Examiner
America First Legal is suing the Biden administration for allegedly illegally destroying documents in a case that could affect Trump's Florida trial.
www.washingtonexaminer.comYellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's commitment to provide Ukraine with the budgetary and military assistance it needs, while calling Republican delays in approving the aid inexcusable. Yellen made the comments after...
Former AG Barr rips 'political' Trump hush money case, says 'real threat' to democracy is progressive left
Former Attorney General Bill Barr warned the left is "perverting the system of justice" with their "abomination" of a case against former President Donald Trump.
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by Delaware judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a pay package for Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas.
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Trump's terrible, very bad, no good week? As trial kicks off, a series of setbacks
Former President Donald Trump was admonished by a New York judge and faced a series of other blows as his hush money trial unfolded early this week.
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Toronto gold heist: Police arrest alleged gun-runner linked to C$20m airport theft
Alleged driver and gun-runner arrested in probe into C$20m of gold stolen from a Toronto airport.
www.bbc.comJill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue
Jill Biden says allowing federal employee military spouses to work from overseas is a “national security imperative” that's long overdue.
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What’s in the House bills providing Israel, Ukraine aid | CNN Politics
House Republicans released the text of three bills Wednesday that would provide aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with the latter intended to help deter Chinese aggression in the area.
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Tsunami alert after Indonesian volcano has several eruptions, thousands told to leave
Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high
Who owns businesses in California? A lawmaker wants the public to know
A California lawmaker wants to require limited liability companies and similar businesses to report the identities of their owners to the government.
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Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit
Several other defamation lawsuits by the company and Dominion Voting Systems against conservative news outlets and Trump allies continue, with one scheduled to go to trial this fall.
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Some families left in limbo after Idaho's ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect
At least 24 states have adopted bans on gender-affirming care for minors in recent years, and most of them face legal challenges.
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Sen. John Kennedy warns Israel won't get 'much help' from Biden admin in possible counterattack on Iran
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., warned Israel will likely not 'get much help' from the Biden administration during 'Fox & Friends' as it weighs a possible counterattack on Iran.
Prosecutors seek to ask Trump about civil fraud, E. Jean Carroll cases and more if he testifies in hush money case
Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office said they want to ask about the cases to "impeach the credibility of the defendant."
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Google employees arrested after staging protests over Israel in California and New York offices - Washington Examiner
Nine Google employees along with dozens of demonstrators were arrested on Tuesday at their corporate offices in California and New York for holding a protest against the company's work with Israel.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocrats Could Save Speaker Johnson — But Republicans Say That Would Doom Him
The speaker’s tenuous status within his own party leaves Democrats wondering how to navigate House GOP “cannibalism.”
Alabama lawmakers reject bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-worn camera video and dash camera footage. Sen.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.
Impeachment effort dies in Senate
The Senate killed two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It's Wednesday's news.
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Viral claims about Donald Trump's hush money trial, fact checked
CBS News Confirmed examines three viral claims that have emerged so far during Trump's first criminal trial.
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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait, after US-China defense chiefs talk
The U.S. 7th Fleet says a Navy P-8A Poseidon has flown through the Taiwan Strait
US to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector | CNN Politics
The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector in response to the Maduro government’s failure to allow “an inclusive and competitive election” to take place.
www.cnn.comVoter ID took hold in the North Carolina primary. But challenges remain for the fall election
North Carolina's top election administrator says the state's new photo voter identification mandate has been rolled out successfully but knows that challenges await in the fall election.
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Enormous ancient sea reptile identified from amateur fossil find
Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.
www.bbc.comWhistleblowers outline allegations of nepotism and retaliation within Albuquerque's police academy
Several members of the Albuquerque police academy’s training staff who were dismissed from their duties last summer have filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
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House Dems 'very open' to saving Johnson speakership from GOP rebels
Several House Democrats who spoke with Fox News Digital suggested there could be a way for House Speaker Mike Johnson to make a deal with Democrats to save his gavel amid a renewed ouster threat.
Republican AGs attack Biden's EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
Twenty-three Republican attorneys general are attacking the Biden administration's stated goal of pursuing environmental justice.
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Ethics watchdog calls for investigation into AOC using House video for campaign - Washington Examiner
An ethics watchdog group has called for an investigation into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reposting official House videos on her personal page.
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Trump targets Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor in his criminal case, while visiting site of fatal bodega stabbing | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is trying to turn the tables on Alvin Bragg.
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Lawmakers grill Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' administration over $19K podium
You paid how much? An Arkansas government audit discovered a pricy custom podium purchase for the governor.
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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ‘strong and fierce response’.
GOP bill cracks down on 'loophole' allowing foreign donors to pump dark money into US elections
A new bill aims to crack down on foreign billionaires using dark money networks to fund ballot measures in the United States using a workaround that critics say violates federal law.
Tom Cotton Urges Americans To Confront Pro-Palestinian Protesters Blocking Traffic
"They should get out and move those people off the streets," the Republican senator said.
Ukraine hammers Russian base in Crimea - Washington Examiner
Ukraine delivered multiple strikes against a Russian air base in Crimea, according to reports and footage circulating on social media.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies
Civil rights advocates say Mississippi needs to simplify the process of restoring voting rights to people convicted of some felonies.
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How one Democrat is trying to maintain Trump country appeal: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Senate quickly rejects Mayorkas' impeachment and Arizona Republicans block another effort to repeal the state's near-total abortion ban.
www.nbcnews.comHomes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless
Authorities in Ivory Coast's largest city are demolishing homes in low-income areas over what they say are public health concerns, leaving thousands without shelter and with nowhere to go.
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Dozens of Russian athletes likely to qualify for Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?
Dozens of Russian athletes will likely be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics
Florida's Bob Graham dead at 87: A leader who looked beyond politics, served ordinary folks
Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham is being remembered as a politician who genuinely loved people and encouraged them to get involved in civic affairs.
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Video predates Iran attack on Israel, shows rockets from Lebanon | Fact check
The video was posted online more than a month before Iran's attack on Israel.
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Takeaways from the second day of jury selection in Trump’s hush money trial | CNN Politics
Seven jurors were placed Tuesday on the panel that will decide former President Donald Trump’s guilt or innocence in the New York hush money case, a process that has highlighted how difficult – and often contentious – it will be to pick a full jury.
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Israel Gaza war: Qatar reassessing its role in ceasefire talks
The gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.
www.bbc.comKentucky lawmaker says he wants to renew efforts targeting diversity initiatives at colleges
A Republican lawmaker says he plans to mount another effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities.
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What's the mood in Iran as Israel mulls its response?
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
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US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
The United States has reportedly sent assurances to the United Kingdom intended to facilitate the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
Sen. John Kennedy says Mike Johnson ‘p***es excellence’ in defense of House speaker - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Kennedy's (R-LA) comment comes after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) cosponsored Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate the House speaker.
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Former 'Real Housewives' star Siggy Flicker's stepson arrested on Jan. 6 charges
Tyler Campanella, the stepson of "Siggy" Flicker, was arrested more than three years after the reality star posted images that Campanella apparently shot inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
www.nbcnews.comHere's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai.
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Biden administration to end sanctions waiver on Venezuelan oil
President Nicolás Maduro did not hold free and fair elections as promised.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell $2.67 to $82.69 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for June delivery fell $2.73 to $87.29 per barrel.
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WaPo editorial board member warns 'many will not survive' unless culture and political systems change
Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah warned readers that 'many will not survive' with the current cultural and political systems in place unless they enter into 'self preservation mode.'
Prosecutions of Fake Electors for Trump Gain Ground in Swing States
The chair of the Nevada Republican Party has been indicted. So has the former chair of the Georgia GOP. In Michigan, a former co-chair of the state party is facing charges. As former President Donald Trump goes on trial in the New York criminal case, other investigations and prosecutions in five...
Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary vote, but cannot rule alone
The ballot pits Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and the Croatian Democratic Union against President Zoran Milanovic and his Social Democratic Party.
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Biden chokes up while talking about deceased son and Trump's disparaging remarks about service members
“That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son, my uncle,” he said, referring to Beau Biden and Ambrose Finnegan, who both served in the military.
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Judge didn't deny Trump request to skip hush money trial for son's graduation | Fact check
Judge Juan Merchan declined to decide if court will be called off that day, saying the decision depends on the speed of the trial.
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Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says | CNN Politics
A hacking group with ties to the Russian government is suspected of carrying out a cyberattack in January that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow, experts from US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said Wednesday.
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Biden promises Pittsburgh workers tariffs on China will protect union jobs - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden spoke at the United Steel Workers headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, assuring union workers that tariffs on China will save union jobs.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSolomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China
Voting has ended across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region.
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Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor | CNN Politics
The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives once again failed to advance a repeal of the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban Wednesday, days after the state Supreme Court roiled state politics by reviving the law.
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Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
Thousands march to Georgia chancellery denouncing proposals dubbed 'the Russian law' by opponents
Demonstrators took to the streets of Tbilisi for a second night on Wednesday in protest against a proposed law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.
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Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead
In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
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European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked
Colombia’s most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
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John Leguizamo destroys pinata over Trump’s growing support from Latino voters - Washington Examiner
Trump has made noticeable growth among Latino voters ahead of the presidential election, which could be a rematch between him and President Joe Biden.
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At leat 13 dead after Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Chernihiv
Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building.
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Family of Ricky Cobb II sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota
As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
Catch up on the day’s news: Mayorkas impeachment fails, dementia risks, NBA player banned | CNN
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the news you need to know.
www.cnn.comHungary's leader calls for change at the top in June European elections at a far right gathering
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is urging voters to reject mainstream political parties in European Union elections in June for their failure of leadership.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is an idiot. She is trying to wreck the GOP
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is all about drama queen energy and antics. But there is so much at stake in 2024. Defeating Biden is the real goal, not burning down the House.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 4/17/2024
Sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again, and the S&P 500 fell to its fourth straight loss.
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General election matchup set in potentially historic race for new Alabama district, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Shomari Figures will win the runoff for a seat redrawn under a new map that could result in two Black House members from Alabama serving together for the first time.
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Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago
A new statement from the New Jersey Democrat's office paints a different picture from the one put out last week, and his absence could affect tight votes on the House floor.
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Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case: What the armorer's conviction, sentencing could mean for the actor
Alec Baldwin, the third person charged in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, awaits trial on involuntary manslaughter.
Kari Lake hits Gallego on inflation as abortion pulls Arizona Senate race in Democrats’ favor - Washington Examiner
Lake attacked Gallego as a “rubber stamp” for the president’s economic policies, while Democrats seek to focus on abortion in Arizona.
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Columbia University president fends off questions that took down her Ivy League peers
Columbia University's president testified before Congress Wednesday, skillfully responding to questions that took down her Ivy League peers.
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Stock market today: Asian benchmarks trade mixed amid expectations for US rates to stay high
Asian shares are trading mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped on rising expectations interest rates may stay high for a while.
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Western powers urge Israel show restraint in retaliation against Iran attack
Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany and elsewhere have pressured the Israeli government to exercise restraint in its response to an Iranian missile attack launched last week.
Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?
Global powers raise alarm after latest drone attack on Russian-held nuclear facility hits reactor confinement structure.
Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest due to heat, military says
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest. The military government said the move was made as a health measure due to a heat wave.
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Cellphone tower expert will testify that Bryan Kohberger’s car was outside of Moscow night of the Idaho murders, defense says | CNN
Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students November 2022, was out driving west of Moscow, Idaho the night of the murders, his attorney says, and plans to offer a cellphone tower and radio frequency expert to partially corroborate this account, a court document...
www.cnn.comUS reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
The Biden administration reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduro.
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Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory about human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine.
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