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Biden and Trump secure nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their parties’ presidential nominations with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state was never in doubt. Neither Biden, a Democrat, nor Trump, a Republican, faced major opposition. But the magnitude of their wins gave each man the delegate majority he needed to claim his party’s nomination at the summertime national conventions.
Biden impeachment effort starting to 'lose steam,' House Republicans say
House Republicans are suggesting the impeachment inquiry into President Biden may well not result in a chamber-wide vote.
House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to defraud Americans and obstruction of an official proceeding over Jan. 6.
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Trump leads Biden narrowly in Georgia as general election comes into focus — CBS News Battleground poll
Trump's policies are seen as more likely than Biden's to improve voters' finances.
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RNC to add new lawyers focusing on claims of election fraud – including one key figure from 2020 challenges | CNN Politics
The Republican National Committee, now under the control of former President Donald Trump and his campaign, is bringing on a slate of new lawyers both internally and externally who will focus intensely on election fraud, an issue Trump has remained fixated on.
www.cnn.comHur transcript reveals Biden presidency's profound and mundane moments
The release of a transcript of President Joe Biden's interview with prosecutors investigating his handling of classified documents is not likely to alter preconceived notions about Biden.
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RNC lays off dozens after Trump-backed leaders take the helm
Days after Trump-backed leaders took over the RNC, dozens were laid off and operations restructured.
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DNC taunts Lara Trump and RNC after mass firings: ‘Down bad’ - Washington Examiner
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison mocked the RNC over its mass firings and financial situation.
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Israel Gaza war: EU says starvation being used as a weapon
The bloc's foreign policy chief says not enough aid is getting in because land routes are being closed off.
www.bbc.comHouse passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
The bill would require the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment.
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After Orban says Trump won't fund Ukraine, Trump campaign says Europe should pay more of war costs
The Trump campaign is doubling down on Trump's previous comments that other countries should pay more of the cost of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Why Hur’s testimony isn’t leaving either party happy: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Biden and Trump are set to officially clinch their parties' presidential nominations.
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RFK Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura as possible running mates
Kennedy says he will announce his VP pick on March 26, and a source told NBC News that Kennedy has offered the VP slot to an individual and that the offer was accepted.
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Analysis: How Biden hopes to recapture voters scarred by inflation | CNN Politics
As President Joe Biden barnstorms battleground states this week, he is framing the debate with former President Donald Trump around themes of economic populism that Democrats have employed, often with success, for decades. But Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, may prove to...
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Trump to cite lawyers’ participation in hush money payments for key trial defense - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump plans to argue that he cannot be held responsible for the conduct in his criminal case over hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels.
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AP Explains: Influencers put their lobbying hats on as TikTok bill steams forward
TikTok is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States.
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Biden and Trump become 2024's presumptive nominees as rematch kicks off
The news follows ABC News projecting that Biden and Trump will win the Georgia primaries, based on an analysis of the vote.
Analysis-Biden-Netanyahu rift raises questions about US weapons to Israel
A deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza red lines has set up a potential showdown between the two leaders and raised questions about whether the U.S. might restrict military aid if Israel goes ahead with a ground offensive in the south...
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, heading to another general election rematch | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has clinched the Republican nomination for president, CNN projects, setting up a rematch with Joe Biden, the incumbent president who secured the Democratic nomination earlier Tuesday night.
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House passes resolution condemning Biden’s border policies with help from Democrats - Washington Examiner
The House passed a resolution condemning the Biden administration's border policies on Tuesday.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: ‘Humanitarian islands’ for Rafah civilians
With international community’s help, Israel says it will transfer 1.4 million Palestinians ahead of Rafah invasion.
Joe Biden wins enough delegates to be the Democratic presumptive nominee for president
President Joe Biden has won enough delegates in the Democratic primary to once again become his party's presumptive nominee for president.
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Trump, in hush money trial, won't use 'advice of counsel' defense -- but will still argue lawyers were involved
Former President Trump will not invoke a formal "advice of counsel" defense in his hush money trial later this month, his lawyers signaled in a court filing.
Analysis: Biden has shelved the age issue – for now | CNN Politics
Not even presidents can reverse time, so there’s only so much Joe Biden can do to defuse one of his top general election liabilities – his advanced age.
www.cnn.comTrump was informed of prohibited items in Jan. 6 rally crowd, his driver testified
The testimony is further evidence that Trump was told about potential security risks in the crowd that eventually breached the Capitol.
Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election
Donald Trump will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the nomination Tuesday.
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Georgia 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected to win
ABC News projects that Biden and Trump will win the Georgia primaries, based on an analysis of the vote.
Schiff spars with Hur in heated exchange over report that 'disparaged' Biden: 'That did not happen'
Rep. Adam Schiff pressed former Special Counsel Robert Hur in a Tuesday hearing on the political nature of his report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Analysis: Two major Trump policy shifts explained in one interview | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s politics is mostly focused on himself, as opposed to an ideology, but two notable evolutions this week – on Social Security and TikTok – spotlight something new.
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‘Should never have come to this’: What’s next as Henry steps down in Haiti?
Experts say Haitians need to lead political process after PM Henry’s resignation, as uncertainty and tensions swirl.
Biden and Trump set for election rematch after securing party nominations
They will face each other in November's US presidential vote after both clinching their parties' nominations.
www.bbc.com‘Not on my watch’: Biden pledges to stop cuts to social security and Medicare
The president made the comments after Donald Trump suggested ‘there is a lot you can do’ in terms of cutting popular programs
Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries
Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has defeated two Republican challengers and will face Democrat Ty Pinkins in the Nov. 5 general election. Mississippi also held U.S.
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North Carolina judges block GOP effort to reshape state’s election boards | CNN Politics
A bipartisan panel of judges in North Carolina has ruled that the Republican-controlled state legislature improperly tried to seize control of state and local election boards from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper – a consequential decision in a state that could emerge as a key battleground in...
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Election night tracker: Biden and Trump swing to victory in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington - Washington Examiner
Voters in four states headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the March 12 presidential contests.
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Whistleblower who raised safety concerns at Boeing found dead
John Barnett was found dead of a "self-inflicted" gunshot wound, police said.
Ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny attacked in Lithuania
Associates of Alexey Navalny reported Tuesday night that the politician's close ally and top strategist, Leonid Volkov, was attacked in Vilnius.
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GOP lawmaker reveals ‘perverse implication’ of Robert Hur's argument on Trump 'deterrent effect'
Rep. Kevin Kiley spoke with Fox News Digital after grilling ex-Special Counsel Robert Hur about an aspect of his Biden report that seemed to suggest charges against former President Trump were at least part of the consideration in ultimately not recommending them for Biden.
Standout moments from the hearing on the Biden classified documents probe by special counsel Hur
Tuesday’s hearing with special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated President Joe Biden’s handling of classified information, broke little new legal or political ground.
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Biden plan would offer tax credits to homebuyers, not $400 a month to everyone | Fact check
None of Biden's announced plans involve monthly $400 payments. The post appears to distort a proposal for tax credits for first-time homebuyers.
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Trump reaches delegate threshold for 2024 Republican nomination - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump reached the threshold to become the presumptive GOP nominee.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIs Donald Trump a new King David? Ask California's right-wing Sons of Liberty
The ultraconservative 1776 Sons of Liberty want Donald Trump reelected. The grassroots group says he will save the nation from Joe Biden, migrants, gun limits and liberals.
Biden reaches delegate threshold for 2024 Democratic nomination - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden reached the delegate threshold to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
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Elderly retirees face big losses after Chinese trust goes bust, reflecting turbulent economy
Some investors in a troubled Chinese trust fund are facing financial ruin under a government plan to return a fraction of their money back
RFK Jr. has chosen VP nominee who he will announce within two weeks | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a vice presidential nominee and will announce his decision within the next two weeks, he told CNN on Tuesday.
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Top Iranian official calls for Israel to be kicked out of UN women’s rights conference
A top Iranian official on Monday called for Israel to be kicked out of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women for its ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Ohio's Republican primaries for US House promise crowded ballots and a heated toss-up
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A slew of Republican candidates on Ohio’s primary ballot are running in solidly red congressional seats, but next week’s elections still promise plenty of drama — especially as the GOP seeks a champion to flip the district of Democratic Rep.
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How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness
The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless encampments.
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Massachusetts man gets 3.5-year sentence for election threats against Arizona officials
James Clark got three-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to sending a bomb threat to Arizona officials.
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Trump clinches delegate majority for GOP nomination, NBC News projects, setting up Biden rematch
President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic nomination with a delegate majority earlier Tuesday night, NBC News projects.
www.nbcnews.comYahoo News/YouGov poll: No State of the Union bump for Biden
It may be that the public has made up its mind about President Biden’s age — or that he’ll need more than a single speech to shake things up.
Health care providers may be losing up to $100 million a day from cyberattack. A doctor shares the latest
Payment disruptions continue to add up after Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, reported what it initially called a cybersecurity "issue" last month.
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Voters choose county commissioner as new Georgia House member
Voters in a Georgia state House district near Augusta have chosen a county commissioner to fill a vacancy after the former representative stepped down to become a judge.
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Democrats went to town in Hur hearing but Republicans missed a major moment
The House Judiciary Committee questioned former Special Counsel Robert Hur on Tuesday. Democrats went to town and pivoted to Trump. But House Republicans missed a golden opportunity.
Several people are being held hostage in a bus in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian police have released 17 hostages from a gunman that took over a crowded bus in Rio de Janeiro and wounded at least two people
'Democrats for Border Security' task force seeks to redefine the party on immigration
Border district Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who just won a competitive special election, founded the group as co-chairs. It has 26 members.
www.nbcnews.comTexas parental consent law for teen contraception doesn't run afoul of federal program, court says
A federal appeals court says a Texas law requiring that minors have parental permission to get birth control does not run afoul of a federally funded pregnancy health program known as Title X.
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US intel chief says she can’t rule out possibility that China will use TikTok to influence 2024 elections | CNN Politics
US intelligence officials “cannot rule out” the possibility that the Chinese government will use TikTok to influence the 2024 US elections, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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Where we might find aliens in the next decade
Forget UFOs and alien abductions, here's how scientists are really looking for life on other worlds.
www.bbc.comWisconsin Supreme Court will reconsider ruling limiting absentee ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to reconsider a ruling limiting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes.
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New Orleans police evidence room overrun by rodents, officials say: "The rats are eating our marijuana"
The headquarters of the New Orleans Police Department is in such a state of decay that rats are eating drugs in the evidence room, the department's chief said.
www.cbsnews.comJudge approves Trump's $92 million bond to cover jury award in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
A federal judge has approved the $92 million bond put up by former President Donald Trump to ensure that writer E.
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Who is Karla Jacinto? What to know about the trafficking victim Katie Britt referenced
Sen. Katie Britt discussed Karla Jacinto's experience with trafficking during the GOP's SOTU response, calling the border crisis a "disgrace."
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Website warning of cyberattack in Georgia’s largest county removed after it confused some voters
Officials in Georgia's most populous county have removed a banner from their website warning of an “unexpected IT outage” after it created confusion on the final day of voting for the presidential primary.
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What you need to know about PACs
PACs and super PACs are major forces behind campaign finances in the U.S., and many actively influence elections to align with specific interests.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer has asked a federal appeals court to toss out her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 non-prosecution deal with a U.S. attorney in Florida should have prevented her prosecution.
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Defamation case against Meghan Markle brought by half-sister dismissed in US
A US judge rules comments by the Duchess of Sussex are opinions, substantially true, or not defamatory.
www.bbc.comWest Virginia GOP County Commissioners arrested over skipping meetings in protest
Two county commissioners in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle are facing criminal charges after being accused of purposefully jilting their duties and skipping public meetings.
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AI deepfakes are endangering democracy. Here are 4 ways to fight back
AI deepfakes – highly realistic yet manipulated or fabricated content that falsely depicts real people doing or saying things they never did – endanger democracy itself.
Arkansas stops offering 'X' as an alternative to male and female on driver's licenses and IDs
Arkansas is no longer allowing residents to use “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards.
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The hidden village just metres from North Korea
Taesung "freedom" village is mere metres away from North Korea as a beacon of peace but for how long?
www.bbc.comFailure to override Nebraska governor's veto is more about politics than policy, some lawmakers say
Nebraska lawmakers failed to garner the 30 votes needed Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Pillen's veto of a bill that would have allowed needle exchange programs.
apnews.comPentagon will give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds.
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Robert Hur testimony highlights: Special counsel grilled on Biden report
Special counsel Robert Hur, who declined to charge President Joe Biden while questioning his mental acuity and memory, testified in a congressional hearing.
www.nbcnews.comPresident Biden meets with Teamsters as he seeks to bolster his support among labor unions
President Joe Biden has met with the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters and reminded its leaders and members of his record on unions as likely Republican challenger Donald Trump tries to make gains among blue-collar workers.
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Takeaways from Robert Hur’s testimony on Biden’s mishandling of classified documents | CNN Politics
Former special counsel Robert Hur appeared before Congress on Tuesday to explain his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents – which led to no charges against the president but plenty of consternation among Democrats when Hur described Biden as a “well-meaning...
www.cnn.comRussia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine
Russian officials say Ukrainian long-range drones have smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia.
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Numbers in special counsel report refute Trump's claim that Biden had 'more documents'
Trump had roughly 340 documents with classification markings at his Mar-a-Lago estate, while Biden had 88 documents with classification markings in his home.
House GOP exposes 'woke' items in Biden's $7.3 trillion budget
House Republicans are circulating a new memo highlighting "woke programs" President Biden is seeking to fund in his massive fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.
Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle
Lawmakers turned a Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe into a proxy battle between Biden and Donald Trump.
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Justices Barrett and Sotomayor urge Americans to tone down political rhetoric despite charged atmosphere | CNN Politics
Two Supreme Court justices on Tuesday urged Americans to turn down the temperature of civic discourse – even as the high court is working through some of the most charged political cases to land on its docket in years.
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Israel suggests Biden trying to ‘overthrow’ Netanyahu - Washington Examiner
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implied that President Joe Biden wants to "overthrow" him.
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Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
Trump says one of his first acts if elected to a second term would be to "free" people convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
Trump's newfound opposition to a TikTok ban isn't swaying Republicans
The House is moving forward with a vote Wednesday on legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its China-based owner divests the popular app.
www.nbcnews.comHur said Biden couldn’t recall when his son died. The interview transcript is more complicated
A new transcript sheds light on Biden's memories about his son's death during an interview with prosecutors investigating his handling of classified documents.
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Biden documents hearing: Special counsel defends not charging president, but says he was not exonerated
Robert Hur, who as special counsel conducted the yearlong probe into President Biden's handling of classified documents, faced questions from a House committee.
Republican Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Republican Rep. Ken Buck announced that he’ll leave Congress next week, scrambling the already heated GOP primary to fill his seat.
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READ: Transcript of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has transferred the transcript of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur to Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
www.cnn.comAn aid ship is sailing to Gaza, where hundreds of thousands face starvation 5 months into war
The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply aid to the territory, where starvation is spreading five months into the Israel-Hamas war.
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Tester crushing Sheehy with pivotal voting bloc in high-stakes Montana Senate contest - Washington Examiner
Jon Tester is holding ground with independent voters against his Republican opponent Tim Sheehy in what’s expected to be a close race for Montana’s Senate seat.
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No, public hanging is not listed as punishment for treason in US Code | Fact check
The U.S. Code doesn't mention public hangings as a punishment for treason. Public hangings have been outlawed in every state for more than 80 years.
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Trump plans to lean on attorneys' involvement in hush-money payments as part of trial defense
Lawyers for Trump said their defense will include an argument that he lacked "intent" to commit the charged crimes because attorneys were handling those payments.
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Transcript from documents probe contradicts Biden's account of exchange with Hur over son's death
A transcript of President Biden's interview with Robert Hur during his classified documents probe contradicts Biden's account of an exchange about the death of his son.
Hur corrects House Democrat: ‘I did not exonerate’ Joe Biden - Washington Examiner
Robert Hur, the special counsel who investigated Biden's handling of classified documents, declared that he did not "exonerate" the president.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin can point to a resilient Russian economy as he orchestrates his reelection
Russia's economy is holding up despite massive Western sanctions and foreign businesses pulling out of the country.
apnews.comHur insists that he 'did not exonerate' Biden, repeatedly shuts down Democrat characterizations
Ex-Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies he “did not exonerate" President Biden in report on alleged mishandling of classified records, repeatedly correcting Democrat lawmakers’ claims.
45 states are now covered by a climate action plan. These 5 opted out.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program provides more than $250 million to help states, cities and territories transition to a low-carbon economy.
www.cbsnews.comViral video of Biden effigy beating prompts calls for top Kansas Republican leaders to resign
Two top Kansas Republican Party officials are facing internal calls to resign over a viral online video showing people at a fundraiser kicking and beating a mannequin wearing a mask of President Joe Biden.
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Georgia judge says he’s on track to rule this week on whether to remove DA Fani Willis from Trump election case | CNN Politics
The presiding judge in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election subversion case says he is on track to have his order finished by the end of this week on whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wills.
www.cnn.comHouse Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aid
House Democrats as well as a small group of centrist Republicans are launching separate long-shot efforts to force a vote on tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine.
apnews.comHur testifies he 'did identify evidence' that 'pride and money' motivated Biden to retain classified records
Ex-Special Counsel Robert Hur agreed that he “did identify evidence" that “pride and money" were “strong" motivating factors for President Biden to retain classified records, as the former vice president sought to keep materials to use for a memoir he wrote that brought him $8 million.
Ken Buck departing ‘dysfunctional’ House early in a further slip of Johnson’s GOP majority - Washington Examiner
Ken Buck's last day in Congress will be March 22.
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Many Republicans plan to skip House GOP retreat as they grumble about location and spending time with one another | CNN Politics
Many Republicans plan to skip the House GOP retreat as they grumble about both the location and the idea of spending time with one another, with tensions still running high inside the party in the wake of their unprecedented speakership drama.
www.cnn.comUvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting has resigned.
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Biden wins Northern Mariana Islands Democratic primary
President Joe Biden wins the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic primary, edging him closer to securing the Democratic nomination
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Schiff accuses Hur of making Biden classified documents report ‘political’: ‘Wrong choice’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff bashed Robert Hur over his classified documents report on President Joe Biden, saying he made "the wrong choice."
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OnPolitics: Here's what's in Joe Biden's proposed budget
President Joe Biden released a federal budget Monday that carves out new social programs for housing, health care and child care.
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Biden caught lying about son’s death not even worst part of Hur testimony - Washington Examiner
Transcripts contradicting President Joe Biden's claim that the special counsel raised his son's death wasn't the most damning part of Robert Hur's testimony.
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Federal courts make it harder to 'judge-shop' as was done in abortion pill case
The U.S. Judicial Conference acted after high-profile cases in which lawyers have effectively been able to pick judges.
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Anti-Putin paramilitaries claim incursion into Russia from Ukraine
Ukraine’s military intelligence says anti-Putin Russian volunteer militias are not acting under orders from Kyiv.
Kansas judge rules keeping biological sex on IDs does not harm transgender people
Kansas Judge Teresa Watson kept in place an existing ruling she decided in July 2023 to prohibit the Department of Revenue from allowing individuals to change their biological sex on ID cards.
On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, Biden sharpens attack on GOP over healthcare, taxes
President Joe Biden releases a budget aimed at getting voters' attention: offering tax breaks for families, lowering health care costs and higher taxes on the wealthy.
apnews.comPortugal's election leaves the country uncertain of its future but heartens Europe's radical right
Portugal’s inconclusive general election results mean weeks of political uncertainty ahead. They also give fresh energy to Europe’s shift toward the radical right.
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House Democrats try to force floor vote on foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Democrats are using a legislative maneuver that's rarely been successful to try and bypass GOP leaders who are not holding a vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Trump’s flip-flop on TikTok ban splits GOP
Republican lawmakers suddenly have split opinions on the House bill that would prevent app stores from hosting Chinese company ByteDance's app TikTok.
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Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to new obstruction of justice charges. The new charges were in a rewritten indictment returned last week against the Democrat in Manhattan federal court.
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Federal judiciary clamps down on ‘judge-shopping’ tactics that have helped Texas block Biden and liberal policies | CNN Politics
The policy-making body of the federal judiciary is clamping down on the system that conservatives have successfully used in recent years to hamstring President Joe Biden’s agenda and other federal policies, including those concerning reproductive rights.
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Map: 29 million Americans live under new voter ID laws put in place since 2020
1 in 9 voting-age adults live in states with new identification laws.
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New poll reveals Americans trust Donald Trump over Biden to lead the US as president
An ABC/Ipsos poll found that more Americans approve of the way former President Donald Trump handled key issues than President Biden.
North Carolina court strikes down election board changes to weaken Democratic governor
A panel of North Carolina superior court judges unanimously sided with the governor to strike down a law looking to strip his authority making appointments.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban
A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18, but let doctors continue prescribing medicines to block puberty.
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GOP Colorado Rep Ken Buck to resign from Congress by end of next week
Republican Colorado Rep. Ken Buck has announced he will resign from Congress by the end of the day on March 22, 2024.
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
Neither Joe Biden, a Democrat, nor Donald Trump, a Republican, faces significant opposition in primary contests across Georgia, Washington state, Mississippi and Hawaii.
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Israel-Gaza war: David Cameron says BBC report into Nasser hospital raid 'very disturbing'
UK foreign secretary demands answers from the Israeli government over how medical staff were treated.
www.bbc.comHaiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table
Henry has been unable to enter Haiti because the violence closed its main international airports.
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Alito extends Supreme Court pause of SB4, Texas immigration law that would allow state to arrest migrants
SB4 would allow Texas law enforcement at the state and local levels to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of entering the U.S. without authorization.
www.cbsnews.comClimate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
The race for the White House isn't the only one with big stakes for climate policy. In campaigns for Congress and for governor around the country, candidates are talking about how green the grid should be, too.
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New Mexico man dies of plague: Health officials
A New Mexico man has died of plague, in what health officials say is the state's first human fatality since 2020.
Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine
Trump has hinted in the past that he’s not in favor of helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
www.nbcnews.comWarden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse
FBI agents are conducting a search at a federal women’s prison in California that’s plagued by allegations of rampant sex abuse.
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‘Staggering’ number of children killed in Israel’s 4-month war on Gaza
UN says number of kids killed in 4 months is higher than children killed in 4 years of wars around the world combined.
Red and blue states are competing for Biden’s climate funds. Here’s what they’re planning | CNN Politics
Dozens of states are rolling out new climate plans to tackle their planet-warming pollution in preparation to compete for billions of dollars of funding in President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill.
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West Virginia governor vies for US Senate seat, while moonlighting as hoops coach
Outgoing West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is seeking the Republican seat for US Senate, but he doesn't want to give up his side gig as a girls hoops coach.
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How a possible TikTok ban could play out in Congress
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan bill that would ban the wildly popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners don't sell it.
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, heading to another general election rematch | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has clinched the Republican nomination for president, CNN projects, setting up a rematch with Joe Biden, the incumbent president who secured the Democratic nomination earlier Tuesday night.
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Latino evangelicals rejecting Democratic Party, pastor says: 'Going to vote like no other in November'
Latino evangelicals described how the Democratic Party does not align with their values as more Hispanics turn to former President Trump in November.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
The senator from Texas believes something will get done to standardize name, image and likeness and other financial aspects of college sports in the country.
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The men fighting gang leader Barbecue for power in Haiti
Haiti's prime minister has been forced to resign as gang violence surged - so who stands to gain?
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Test tube babies are now a Veterans Affairs benefit - Washington Examiner
The VA is now providing IVF treatments for any veteran who wants them, including single women. The policy further commoditizes the creation of children.
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Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashes, officials say
The Russian Defense Ministry says a military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed while taking off from an air base in western Russia.
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Robert Hur defends special counsel report at tense House hearing on Biden documents probe
In a tense hearing, Robert Hur fielded frustrations from both Democrats and Republicans, who took issue with the former special counsel's report.
www.cbsnews.comDemocratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without Sinema
The Arizona race is one of a handful of contests that will determine control of the Senate.
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US announces new weapons package for Ukraine following months of warnings there was no money left | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced another package of military aid to Ukraine worth up to $300 million on Tuesday after months of warning there was no money left, with officials saying the new funding became available as a results of savings made in weapons contracts.
www.cnn.comRobert Hur testimony highlights: Special counsel grilled on Biden report
Special counsel Robert Hur, who declined to charge President Joe Biden while questioning his mental acuity and memory, testified in a congressional hearing.
www.nbcnews.comFrom US jail, Venezuelan general who defied Maduro awaits potentially lengthy sentence
A formidable opponent of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who twice tried to mount coups against the socialist leader spoke to The Associated Press as a Manhattan federal judge is deciding whether to punish him with a long prison sentence.
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University of Missouri student Riley Strain missing in Nashville, family desperate for information
Police are searching for a University of Missouri student who has been reported missing in Nashville.
What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
Florida's state government and LGBTQ+ advocates have settled a lawsuit challenging a law that bars teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
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‘I have no idea’: Biden tells investigators he didn’t know how his aides stored sensitive documents, transcript shows | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden told jokes and unfurled lengthy detailed stories from his decades-long political career as he parried questions from special counsel Robert Hur and his investigators over two days last October, a transcript of the interview reviewed by CNN shows.
www.cnn.comEqual education, unequal pay: Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024?
Not even education can close the pay gap that persists between women and men, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report.
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Whoopi Goldberg hits Trump for comment on Social Security: 'We can put you in jail for all your entitlements'
"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg ripped into former President Trump for comments he recently made regarding "entitlement" programs like Social Security.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign, ceding power amid soaring gang violence
At the conclusion of an emergency series of meetings Monday in Jamaica, CARICOM Chair Irfaan Ali said acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned.
Restraining order against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert's ex-husband dropped at her request
During a court hearing in Rifle, Colorado, Rep. Boebert asked Judge Jonathan Pototsky to vacate the order she had requested against Jayson Bobert.
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Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company’s aircraft.
Former Mar-a-Lago worker comes forward and describes moving materials in Trump classified docs case
In a CNN interview, Brian Butler recalled helping Trump aide Walt Nauta load boxes of papers onto the former president's plane two months before the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago.
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Ex-Trump aide sued by Hunter Biden wants Biden-appointed judge off laptop case, fears '2020 all over again'
Former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler 's lawyer is asking a judge appointed by President Biden be removed from a lawsuit filed by Hunter Biden over his laptop.
Supreme Court extends freeze on controversial Texas immigration law | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a temporary freeze on the enforcement of Texas’ controversial immigration law that allows state law enforcement to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.
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Biden and Trump could soon clinch their nominations as 4 more states vote
Biden and Trump may well earn enough delegates to clinch the nominations for their respective parties on Tuesday, when four states and one territory will vote
New Mexico man dies of bubonic plague - Washington Examiner
A New Mexico man has died from the plague, marking the state's first death from the disease in four years.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNational Republican Chairman Whatley won't keep other job leading North Carolina GOP
The new Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is resigning from his other job leading the North Carolina GOP.
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Can royals move on from Kate photo media storm?
There's intense public interest in the Mother's Day picture. But what are the risks for the royals?
www.bbc.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street's record rally
Asian shares are mostly rising, encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street that was led by technology companies.
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Israel likely to face Hamas resistance "for years to come," U.S. intelligence assessment says
The unclassified report released Monday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence noted Israel is likely to face "lingering armed resistance."
www.cbsnews.comDavid Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign advisor, dies at 77
David Mixner, a longtime LGBTQ+ activist who was an adviser to Bill Clinton during his presidential campaign and later called him out over the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding gays in the military, has died.
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Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?
The law creates India’s first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
Biden classified files report: Robert Hur hearing highlights partisan divide
The special counsel defended his report into the president's handling of secret files. Here's what we learned.
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Bodycam video shows fatal shooting of autistic California teen who charged deputy with garden tool
Ryan Gainer, whom neighbors described as autistic, died after the officer-involved shooting Saturday.
www.nbcnews.comEx-Trump aide sued by Hunter Biden wants Biden-appointed judge off laptop case, fears '2020 all over again'
Former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler 's lawyer is asking a judge appointed by President Biden be removed from a lawsuit filed by Hunter Biden over his laptop.
Massachusetts governor appeals denial of federal disaster aid for flooding
Gov. Maura Healey is appealing a decision of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deny the state’s request for a major disaster declaration to support Massachusetts cities and towns battered by severe weather and flooding in September.
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Scott Peterson's lawyers 'eager to get investigation underway' in wrongful conviction case
Scott Peterson, 51, is serving life in prison without parole for the murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son.
Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia
Russian rebel forces claim villages in Kursk and Belgorod areas - Moscow says the attacks failed.
www.bbc.comNorth Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose elections board members in the battleground state, trial judges ruled while saying portions of a new election law must be permanently blocked.
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Trump, in reversal, opposes TikTok ban, calls Facebook "enemy of the people"
In 2020, Trump signed an executive order banning U.S. companies from transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok.
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Andrew Tate and brother Tristan can be extradited to UK, Romanian court rules
The Tate brothers can be sent back to the UK after separate proceedings in Romania end, a judge ruled.
www.bbc.comWisconsin elections review shows recall targeting GOP leader falls short of signatures needed
Supporters of former President Donald Trump who organized an effort to recall Wisconsin’s top elected Republican did not gather enough signatures to trigger the recall election under one scenario reviewed by elections officials Tuesday.
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US conducts defensive airstrikes as Houthis fire anti-ship ballistic missiles
The United States has conducted six defense strikes and fired 18 anti-ship missiles in Yemen after the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea.
Harris acknowledges heightened emotions around crisis in Gaza amid increasing voter concerns | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the heightened emotions surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying in an interview with Snapchat that she understands the frustration as the campaign tries to quell voter concerns.
www.cnn.comWisconsin governor promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has renewed his promise to veto a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would ban high school transgender athletes competing on girls teams, saying he will be “damn proud to do it.”
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US-Israeli citizen who was kidnapped on Oct. 7 confirmed dead, IDF says
The IDF said Sergeant Itay Chen, 19, a U.S.-Israeli citizen, has been confirmed dead after being taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.
Armed gang board cargo ship off Somalia, security firm says
Somali pirates caused chaos in important global waterways from about 2008 to 2018. They had been dormant until late last year, when pirate activity started to pick up again.
www.nbcnews.comPurple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes
Academics, politicos and Republicans caution not to read too much into 2023’s election outcomes in Ohio.
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Columbia University's president agrees to congressional hearing over campus antisemitism
Columbia University is also facing a fresh lawsuit over its abrupt suspension last year of two anti-Zionist student groups.
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Michigan man accidentally shot in face with ghost gun sues manufacturer, ex-friend
A 19-year-old Michigan man who lost his right eye after being shot with a firearm made from a ghost gun kit is suing his former best friend who accidentally shot him and the Pennsylvania company that sold his friend the kit
Pirates seize control of cargo ship near Somalia, say owners
MV Abdullah was sailing from Mozambique’s capital Maputo to the United Arab Emirates when it was attacked.
Shark Tank host offers to buy TikTok to make it ‘an American company’ - Washington Examiner
Kevin O'Leary said he would guarantee the safety of users, parents, and businesses on TikTok, should he choose to buy the social media app.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Biden.
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Seattle-area sheriff calls on police force not to enforce city’s homeless encampment legislation
A Seattle area sheriff has directed her force not to enforce a homeless encampment ban, citing constitutionality concerns.
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Nancy Mace’s office calls on ABC, women’s groups to ‘demand an apology’ from George Stephanopoulos
Rep. Nancy Mace feels women’s groups and ABC' female leadership should "demand an apology" from George Stephanopoulos for trying to "shame" her for endorsing former President Trump.
US inflation edges up as Fed debates interest rate cuts
The rate of price increases picked up in February, as petrol and housing costs pushed higher.
www.bbc.comMexico's presidential candidates sign commitment for peace with church leaders concerned by violence
Mexico’s presidential candidates on Monday signed a commitment for peace with Catholic Church leaders that proposes strategies to reduce the violence in the country.
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Iowa senator seeks to increase government transparency and end Biden administration's 'secret spending'
Sen. Joni Ernst is introducing a bill to make government spending more transparent amid billions of dollars being reported under a vague descriptor.
US-Israeli soldier Itay Chen killed in 7 October Hamas attacks
The Israeli army says Itay Chen's body was taken by Hamas after he was killed and remains in Gaza.
www.bbc.comLouisiana lawmakers set out on a clear path for conservative priorities
Under fresh Republican leadership in the governor's office, Louisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature is starting its three-month regular session.
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Letter carrier robberies continue as USPS, union, lawmakers seek solutions
The number of robberies of postal carriers grew again last year and the number of injuries nearly doubled, even as the U.S. Postal Service launched crackdown aimed at addressing postal crime
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign amid low-scale civil war, bowing to international pressure
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he will be resigning from office hours after an emergency meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders.
Vatican diplomats seek to defuse pope's kerfuffle over Ukraine 'white flag' comments
The Vatican secretary of state is trying to defuse outrage over Pope Francis’ latest diplomatic foray
Judge blocks Texas AG's effort to obtain records from migrant shelter on US-Mexico border
A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a large migrant shelter on the U.S.-Mexico border that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to shut down over claims that the facility encourages migrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
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White House requested changes to Robert Hur’s report on Biden classified documents - Washington Examiner
The White House asked Robert Hur to remove or edit portions of his report that detailed Joe Biden's memory loss.
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Russia tight-lipped on reports navy commander sunk by Black Sea losses
Kremlin refuses comment on report it replaced navy commander after losing warships to Ukrainian attacks in Black Sea.
Congressman evacuates 10 Americans from crime-ravaged Haiti, slams Biden for 'pattern of abandonment'
Rep. Cory Mills previously organized and executed two evacuations of Americans from foreign conflict zones after protracted Biden administration efforts to rescue citizens.
Firefighters booed New York attorney general who sued Trump for fraud. Officials are investigating
A union representing New York City firefighters is raising concerns over potential disciplinary actions against some of its members.
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Video shows James Crumbley told police where to find guns after son's school shooting
Footage shows James Crumbley telling police where to find guns in his home prior to a search warrant being executed, just hours after the Oxford school shooting.
Image of Israeli soldiers posing with black-and-white ISIS flag is altered | Fact check
The original image shows the soldiers posing with a green-and-yellow flag, not the ISIS flag.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine bypasses Trump-backed Bernie Moreno for Matt Dolan with US Senate race nod
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has parted ways with Donald Trump to endorse state Sen. Matt Dolan over Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno in the three-way GOP primary for U.S.
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Oscars 2024: Al Pacino explains awkward best picture announcement
The night ended in a confusing manner, after Pacino failed to read out all the best picture nominees.
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Membership has its privileges for disgraced ex-Rep George Santos
Here's why former Republican House member George Santos was allowed to make an appearance last week at the State of the Union and what his intentions on being there were.
Crocodile bites man swimming to shore after boat capsizes in Florida Everglades
A 68-year-old man was bitten by a crocodile after his boat capsized in the Florida Everglades and he tried to swim to shore while his boat was sinking.
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.
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Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them after hospital raid
Medical staff at Nasser hospital say they were blindfolded, detained, and forced to strip by Israeli soldiers.
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Will a ‘red wave’ hit the EU? - Washington Examiner
The EU is about to get splashed hard by a "red wave" during its parliamentary elections in June. Europeans would be wise to capitalize on this.
www.washingtonexaminer.comU.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami
The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
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Chris Cuomo predicts Trump will beat Biden this November: ‘This guy’s going to win’ - Washington Examiner
Chris Cuomo's comment comes as the 2024 presidential election could end up being a rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
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Conor McGregor: How MMA star became a figurehead for the far-right in Ireland | CNN
How Ireland’s far-right is using Conor McGregor to boost its ideology after MMA star’s ‘We are at War’ X post.
www.cnn.comA former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns appears to have taken his own life, coroner says
Authorities in South Carolina say a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker has been found dead.
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GOP anti-Trump voters launch $50 million campaign blitz but aren’t ‘building a pro-Joe Biden coalition’
Republican Voters Against Trump launched a $50 million campaign spreading messages from voters who backed the former president before but say they won't again.
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Families of US troops in shock as they deploy to Gaza coast to build emergency pier
ABC News spoke with troops and their families in Newport News, Virginia.
Former Jaguars financial manager who pled guilty to stealing $22M from team gets 78 months in prison
A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager who pled guilty to stealing more than $22 million from the NFL franchise through its virtual credit card program was sentenced to 78 months in prison.
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Wyoming approves sweeping changes to school choice, awaiting governor's signature
The Wyoming legislature just passed a comprehensive school choice bill - a reversal from long held opposition to educational changes
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Man finds out migraines caused by brain tapeworms; undercooked bacon may be culprit
The 52-year-old American man was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. His only habit connected to the parasitic infection was eating "lightly cooked, non-crispy bacon," new study says.
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Oregon's drug decriminalization law rolled back as homelessness, overdoses on the rise
Leaders in Oregon, nonprofits and others are struggling to deal with a rise in drug use following the state decriminalizing hard drug use.
An alert Polish taxi driver averts a scam in which an elderly woman could have lost about $36,000
Police in southeastern Poland say that an alert tax driver prevented a scam in which an elderly woman would have lost the equivalent of about $36,000 for a phony bailout of relatives from jail.
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Eric Carmen, singer of ‘All by Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes,’ dies at 74 | CNN
Eric Carmen, the former lead vocalist of The Raspberries and singer of “All by Myself,” is dead, according to his website. He was 74, according to IMDb.
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Switzerland to put uncle of Syria’s al-Assad on trial for war crimes
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of ordering crimes as a commander in Hama in February 1982, Swiss attorney general says.
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