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US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday, after meeting Ukraine's president, that he was confident an aid package stalled in the U.S.

US Senator Graham says Ukraine aid depends on conditions, domestic issues
Business|Technology|US

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
Business|Finance|News|US

Trump has hours to cover $454 million judgment or risk property seizure

Donald Trump faces a Monday deadline to post a bond to cover a $454 million civil fraud judgment or face the risk of New York state seizing some of his marquee

Trump has hours to cover $454 million judgment or risk property seizure
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US VP Harris hosts Guatemala's Arevalo for White House meeting on migration

U.S.

US VP Harris hosts Guatemala's Arevalo for White House meeting on migration
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US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington

The White House said on Monday it was very disappointed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had canceled a high-level Israeli delegation's planned visit to Washington after

US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington
Crime|News|US

Explainer-What's next for Trump in his New York criminal and civil cases?

Donald Trump lost his bid on Monday to delay a criminal trial stemming from hush money payments paid to a porn star but won a pause in a $454 million judgment in a separate

Explainer-What's next for Trump in his New York criminal and civil cases?
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Biden and Harris team up for health care event in North Carolina

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will team up in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an event focused on promoting their health care agenda

Biden and Harris team up for health care event in North Carolina
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Biden, Harris head to North Carolina as they seek to flip state

U.S.

Biden, Harris head to North Carolina as they seek to flip state
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr to name vice presidential pick Tuesday for 2024 US election bid

Independent candidate Robert F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr to name vice presidential pick Tuesday for 2024 US election bid
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton settles long-running fraud charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has struck a deal to resolve securities fraud charges brought by state prosecutors nearly a decade ago, his lawyers said on Tuesday.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton settles long-running fraud charges
Crime|News|US

Trump faces gag order in New York hush money criminal case

Donald Trump on Tuesday was hit with a judge's gag order sought by prosecutors in his upcoming criminal trial involving hush money paid to a porn star, restricting

Trump faces gag order in New York hush money criminal case
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Biden administration approves the nation's seventh large offshore wind project

The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday

Biden administration approves the nation's seventh large offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China

The United States is asking allies to stop domestic companies from servicing certain chipmaking tools for Chinese customers, a U.S.

US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sat on a funding package that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine for over a month

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
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Trump to attend wake for slain New York policeman

Former U.S.

Trump to attend wake for slain New York policeman
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Pennsylvania can discard undated mail-in ballots, US appeals court rules

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Pennsylvania rule that allowed the state to discard mail-in ballots that arrive on time but in envelopes with

Pennsylvania can discard undated mail-in ballots, US appeals court rules
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South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled that congressional elections in South Carolina will be held under a map that it had previously deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory against Black voters

South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional
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Haley voters, Trump doesn't want you, new Biden ad says

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is appealing directly to supporters of former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who was the last major opponent to Donald

Haley voters, Trump doesn't want you, new Biden ad says
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US to cap rent raise for some affordable housing units, official says

U.S.

US to cap rent raise for some affordable housing units, official says
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Trump posts video with an image of a hog-tied Biden, drawing a rebuke from Democrat's campaign

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is drawing criticism for posting a video on social media Friday that contains the image of a hog-tied President Joe Biden painted on the tailgate of a passing truck

Trump posts video with an image of a hog-tied Biden, drawing a rebuke from Democrat's campaign
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Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday after bridge collapse

President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday following last week's collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre

Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday after bridge collapse
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Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case, averting asset seizures

Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case on Monday, averting asset seizures by state authorities that could have hobbled the former U.S.

Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case, averting asset seizures
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Judge rejects Hunter Biden's request to dismiss tax charges, court documents show

A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday rejected a string of motions filed by U.S.

Judge rejects Hunter Biden's request to dismiss tax charges, court documents show
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Trump's events aren't drawing big protests this year. Instead, Biden is facing public ire

Donald Trump has routinely faced protesters as a candidate eight years ago and during his presidency

Trump's events aren't drawing big protests this year. Instead, Biden is facing public ire
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Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

A judge has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases

Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity
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Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

President Joe Biden has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that future U.S. support for Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid workers

Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
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Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House

Donald Trump’s former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called the former president a “threat to democracy” and says he won't vote for him in 2024

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House
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Speaker Johnson will delay sending Mayorkas impeachment to Senate as Republicans push to hold trial

Speaker Mike Johnson will not send the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week as planned

Speaker Johnson will delay sending Mayorkas impeachment to Senate as Republicans push to hold trial
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Judge in Trump's election interference case rejects 'hostages' label for jailed Jan. 6 defendants

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case rejects the notion that jailed defendants charged with some of the most violent crimes of the U_S_ Capitol riot are worthy of being called “hostages.”

Judge in Trump's election interference case rejects 'hostages' label for jailed Jan. 6 defendants
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Denver makes major shift in migrant response by extending support to six months but limiting spaces

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a major shift Wednesday in the city’s response to the migrant crisis

Denver makes major shift in migrant response by extending support to six months but limiting spaces
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Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"

Donald Trump is declaring anew that the Arizona Supreme Court “went too far” with a ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban

Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"
Crime|US

Explainer-What does the gag order mean in Trump's hush money trial?

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star will on Tuesday consider prosecutors' request to fine the

Explainer-What does the gag order mean in Trump's hush money trial?
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US House passes controversial surveillance bill on fourth attempt

The Republican-controlled U.S.

US House passes controversial surveillance bill on fourth attempt
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US Senate panel chair issues subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe

The chair of the Democratic-led U.S.

US Senate panel chair issues subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe
Election|News|US

Trump thinks it's not appropriate to visit Ukraine as presidential candidate

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump thinks it is not appropriate for him to visit Ukraine right now since he does not hold office, his campaign said

Trump thinks it's not appropriate to visit Ukraine as presidential candidate
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Witnesses in Trump documents case can remain private, judge rules

A federal judge decided on Tuesday to allow the special counsel prosecuting former President Donald Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents to

Witnesses in Trump documents case can remain private, judge rules
Crime|Election|News|US

Trump loses last-ditch bid to delay hush money trial

A New York state appellate judge on Monday denied Donald Trump's bid to delay his April 15 criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star

Trump loses last-ditch bid to delay hush money trial
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US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades

A former U.S. diplomat was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday after admitting to acting as an agent of Cuba in what the Justice Department has called

US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades
Crime|News|US

President Biden's son Hunter loses bid to dismiss gun charges

A federal judge in Delaware on Friday declined to dismiss gun charges against Hunter Biden, one of the two criminal cases against Joe Biden's son as the Democratic U.S.

President Biden's son Hunter loses bid to dismiss gun charges
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Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up

Former U.S.

Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up
Crime|Election|News|US

Trump repeats attack on ex-lawyer on eve of trial despite gag order

Donald Trump once again attacked his former lawyer Michael Cohen on Saturday, potentially testing the limits of a gag order that bars him from making public statements about witnesses

Trump repeats attack on ex-lawyer on eve of trial despite gag order
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US House to consider pro-Israel bill next week, lawmaker says after Iran attack

The U.S.

US House to consider pro-Israel bill next week, lawmaker says after Iran attack
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Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel

President Joe Biden reinforced solidarity with Israel on Saturday after meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran's drone and

Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel
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Explainer-Why Donald Trump could be president again despite his legal troubles

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to stand trial in New York on Monday on charges that he illegally covered up a hush money payment to a porn star. 

Explainer-Why Donald Trump could be president again despite his legal troubles
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As Trump criminal trial begins, a New York throng descends on courthouse

Minutes before 9 a.m., both Catherine Nestor, a New York City social worker late for a jury duty summons, and Donald Trump, the first former U.S. president to be

As Trump criminal trial begins, a New York throng descends on courthouse
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House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is sending impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday

House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
Crime|Election|News|US

Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection

Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial enters a second day on Tuesday, as lawyers try to select 12 New York City jurors to consider

Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection
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US Supreme Court tackles rioter's obstruction case, with Trump implications

The U.S.

US Supreme Court tackles rioter's obstruction case, with Trump implications
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Analysis-Hush money trial could help Trump in 2024 presidential race

When Donald Trump was indicted a bit more than a year ago over hush money paid to a porn star, it turbocharged the Republican's presidential campaign.

Analysis-Hush money trial could help Trump in 2024 presidential race
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Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday, after an unexplained one-day absence

Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence
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US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

China is directly subsidizing production of illicit fentanyl precursors for sale abroad and fueling the U.S. opioid crisis, a U.S. congressional committee

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis
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Reformers hoped to curtail America's domestic spying; lawmakers are poised to expand it

Reformers had hoped that the debate over the reauthorization of a key U.S. domestic surveillance law would lead to new safeguards protecting

Reformers hoped to curtail America's domestic spying; lawmakers are poised to expand it
Education|News|US

Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing

A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University's president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus, echoing accusations leveled against

Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing
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US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly

The U.S.

US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly
Election|US

Melania Trump, long absent from campaign, will appear at a Log Cabin Republicans event in Mar-a-Lago

Former first lady Melania Trump is making a political comeback during the presidential campaign of her husband, former President Donald Trump

Melania Trump, long absent from campaign, will appear at a Log Cabin Republicans event in Mar-a-Lago
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US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate

The U.S.

US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate
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Some Democrats signal support for embattled House Republican Speaker Johnson

Democrats in the House of Representatives on Sunday signaled a willingness to support House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Republican hardliners threaten to oust him

Some Democrats signal support for embattled House Republican Speaker Johnson
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VP Harris to unveil nursing home rules in battleground state of Wisconsin

U.S.

VP Harris to unveil nursing home rules in battleground state of Wisconsin
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On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election

New York prosecutors said on the first day of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial that the former president broke the law and

On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
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New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions

U.S.

New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions
MidEast|News|US|World

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine and Israel

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay
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What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court on Thursday boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office

What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
Election|Health|News|US

Trump to blame for abortion 'nightmare,' Biden says in Florida

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed his Republican opponent Donald Trump for new Florida abortion restrictions during a campaign stop in Tampa, as Democrats double

Trump to blame for abortion 'nightmare,' Biden says in Florida
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California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules

A group of 22 states led by California and five cities are backing the U.S.

California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules
Economy|News|US|World

Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban package after Republican battle

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new U.S. aid to Ukraine for its war

Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban package after Republican battle
Election|Technology|US

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok

Joe Biden's reelection campaign plans to continue using TikTok, a campaign official said on Wednesday, shortly after the U.S. president signed into law a bill

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok
US

US House Democrat Donald Payne Jr. dead at 65

Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat in the U.S.

US House Democrat Donald Payne Jr. dead at 65
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To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump

Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is rooted in the earliest and most formative political memories of the two top Republicans in Congress

To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
Economy|News|US|World

The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?

The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv

The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
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Net neutrality rules restored by US agency, reversing Trump

The U.S.

Net neutrality rules restored by US agency, reversing Trump
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Biden names new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday appointed Lise Grande as the new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, the State Department said in a statement.

Biden names new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues
Election|News|US

The Latest: Trump takes to social media before Supreme Court arguments

Donald Trump has fired off a few posts on his social media network shortly before arguments begin before the Supreme Court on his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

The Latest: Trump takes to social media before Supreme Court arguments
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable

The need to connect is fundamental. But diminishing social ties and community support are contributing to the loneliness epidemic.

Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US

Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris to discuss criminal justice reform

Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform

Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
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Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim

When the U.S.

Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim
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Trump compares campus Israel protests to 2017 white nationalist rally

Donald Trump on Thursday criticized the mostly peaceful protests on U.S. college campuses over Israel's war in Gaza, describing them as "tremendous hate," while saying that

Trump compares campus Israel protests to 2017 white nationalist rally
Health|News|US

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes

The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Economy|News|US

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said he would not resign if asked to do so by President-elect Donald Trump, and said presidents do not have the legal authority to remove a

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed
Election|US

Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off

President Joe Biden’s administration has formally begun planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election

Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
Election|News|Political|US

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
US

Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity

Meetings with foreign dignitaries at Trump Tower. A staged visit to a convenience store in the New York City Democratic stronghold of Harlem.

Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity
Election|US

Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter

Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden, but Trump keeps bringing up another Democrat, Jimmy Carter

Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
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US senator questions whether State Dept properly assessing Israel conduct

A Democratic senator on Sunday questioned whether the Biden administration was properly assessing whether Israel was complying with international law, following

US senator questions whether State Dept properly assessing Israel conduct
Economy|News|US

Fed in a holding pattern as inflation delays approach to any soft landing

Inflation showing no recent sign of slowing or narrowing in scope leaves U.S.

Fed in a holding pattern as inflation delays approach to any soft landing
Election|US

Trump and DeSantis meet to bury the hatchet

Former president Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos

Trump and DeSantis meet to bury the hatchet
News|US

Biden to deliver Morehouse commencement address over student, faculty concerns

U.S.

Biden to deliver Morehouse commencement address over student, faculty concerns
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Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he

Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial
News|US

US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime

The U.S.

US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime
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Ex-Japan PM Aso to meet with Donald Trump on Tuesday

Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, will meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, a

Ex-Japan PM Aso to meet with Donald Trump on Tuesday
US

VP Harris visits Florida as abortion ban limits women's options

U.S.

VP Harris visits Florida as abortion ban limits women's options
Election|US

Trump to parade vice presidential hopefuls at Florida fundraiser

Donald Trump will host a bevy of potential vice presidential picks at a Republican event in Florida this weekend, giving him the chance to

Trump to parade vice presidential hopefuls at Florida fundraiser
US

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid

Scores of lawmakers from U.S.

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
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U.S. congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.

U.S. congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges
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Biden vetoes bid to repeal US labor board rule on contract, franchise workers

President Joe Biden followed through on Friday on his vow to veto a Republican-backed measure that would have repealed a U.S. labor board rule treating companies as the

Biden vetoes bid to repeal US labor board rule on contract, franchise workers
Crime|News|US|World

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
Health|News|Political|US

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?
News|US

Ex-US Capitol cop, Jan. 6 rioter's runs for Congress illustrate a divided America

A former U.S.

Ex-US Capitol cop, Jan. 6 rioter's runs for Congress illustrate a divided America
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Trump, RNC raise over $76 million in April, half from small donors

Former U.S.

Trump, RNC raise over $76 million in April, half from small donors
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Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany

Donald Trump told Republican donors at his Florida resort this weekend that President Joe Biden is running what Trump says is a “Gestapo administration.”

Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a

Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
News|US

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries steps up as House Republicans roast Johnson

As the Democratic minority leader in a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries' influence is normally limited.

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries steps up as House Republicans roast Johnson
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Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump

If the judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial is to be taken at his word, America could be careening toward an unprecedented moment: A former U.S.

Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers

Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson and far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have met for a second day at the Capitol as they try to figure out an off-ramp to her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set

The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely

Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set
News|US

Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders

Donald Trump's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been indefinitely postponed, a judge decided on Tuesday,

Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Inside the courtroom where Trump was forced to listen to Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump squirmed and scowled, shook his head and muttered as Stormy Daniels described the unexpected sex she says they had in a hotel nearly two decades ago

Inside the courtroom where Trump was forced to listen to Stormy Daniels
Education|News|Political|US

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Republicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled
News|Election|US

US Federal Election Commission gives Trump 45 more days to file personal financial disclosures

The U.S. Federal Election Commission on Wednesday granted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosures.

US Federal Election Commission gives Trump 45 more days to file personal financial disclosures
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Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the border

The Biden administration plans to propose a new rule Thursday aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants

Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the border
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Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts

As Donald Trump stewed in a Manhattan courtroom during his hush money trial, voters hundreds of miles away in Indiana showed the Republican presidential

Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts
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Biden says US will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah

President Joe Biden on Wednesday publicly warned Israel for the first time that the U.S. would stop supplying it weapons if Israeli forces make a major invasion of Rafah,

Biden says US will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah
News|US

US House quickly defeats Greene's effort to oust Speaker Johnson

The U.S.

US House quickly defeats Greene's effort to oust Speaker Johnson
Election|News|US

Donald Trump's youngest son Barron to represent Florida at Republican convention

Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will be one of the delegates representing Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, a notable move given

Donald Trump's youngest son Barron to represent Florida at Republican convention
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Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial

A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S.

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
News|US

A new rule aims to speed up the removal of a limited group of migrants who don't qualify for asylum

A new Biden administration rule aims to speed up asylum processing at the southern border, enabling it to quickly reject a limited group of people believed to have committed serious crimes or who have terrorist links

A new rule aims to speed up the removal of a limited group of migrants who don't qualify for asylum
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Jared Kushner pitching donors on father-in-law Trump, sources say

Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been making calls to encourage donors to attend a Trump fundraiser in New York, two sources told Reuters,

Jared Kushner pitching donors on father-in-law Trump, sources say
News|US

Biden concerned over Boeing firefighters' lockout

U.S.

Biden concerned over Boeing firefighters' lockout
Education|News|US

School board in Virginia votes to restore Confederate names

The education board for a rural Virginia county voted early on Friday to restore the names of Confederate generals stripped from two

School board in Virginia votes to restore Confederate names
News|US

Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal of conviction for defying Jan. 6 probe

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to former President Donald Trump, for defying a subpoena

Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal of conviction for defying Jan. 6 probe
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US announces new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, official says

The United States is preparing a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, as the U.S. returns to a regular pace of supplying weapons to Kyiv after lawmakers passed a $95 billion bill

US announces new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, official says
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US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law

The Biden administration on Friday said Israel's use of U.S.-supplied weapons may have violated international humanitarian law during its

US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law
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Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced “nastiness and lies” over the last several years

Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
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US overhauls electric grid to make way for more renewables

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US overhauls electric grid to make way for more renewables
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RFK Jr and super PAC sue Meta, claiming election interference

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

RFK Jr and super PAC sue Meta, claiming election interference
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Democrat Alsobrooks wins Maryland US Senate primary, Jan 6 rioter loses in W. Virginia

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won a U.S.

Democrat Alsobrooks wins Maryland US Senate primary, Jan 6 rioter loses in W. Virginia
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House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson joins Trump in court, echoes criticisms

The leading Republican in Congress, Mike Johnson, joined Donald Trump at the former president's hush money trial on Tuesday, and echoed his assertions that the four criminal

House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson joins Trump in court, echoes criticisms
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US states sue over EEOC's policy on transgender workers

A group of Republican-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit seeking to block the U.S.

US states sue over EEOC's policy on transgender workers
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Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market

Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Tuesday that a U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel was discriminatory political move that would undermine the

Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market
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Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors and medical products should be

Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products
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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
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TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law

A group of TikTok creators said Tuesday they filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the

TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law
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Trump's former lawyer Giuliani stumbles in bid to appeal defamation ruling

A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday rejected Rudy Giuliani's attempt to appeal a $148 million defamation judgment won by former Georgia election workers, saying

Trump's former lawyer Giuliani stumbles in bid to appeal defamation ruling
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US Senator Menendez's motives, knowledge in dispute as corruption trial starts

A federal prosecutor portrayed Democratic U.S.

US Senator Menendez's motives, knowledge in dispute as corruption trial starts
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US delegation to attend Taiwan inauguration as China tensions flare

President Joe Biden will dispatch former U.S. officials to Taiwan as its new president takes office, a show of support for the island calibrated to avoid

US delegation to attend Taiwan inauguration as China tensions flare
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US FDIC Chair Gruenberg vows culture fixes to skeptical lawmakers

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US FDIC Chair Gruenberg vows culture fixes to skeptical lawmakers
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Interior Dept staffer becomes first Jewish Biden appointee to publicly resign over war in Gaza

An Interior Department staffer has become the first Jewish political appointee to publicly resign in protest of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza

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Trump's lawyer accuses Michael Cohen of lying at hush money trial

Donald Trump's lawyer on Thursday accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying at the former U.S. president's trial about a

Trump's lawyer accuses Michael Cohen of lying at hush money trial
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GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio

Two House committees have moved ahead with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel

GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio
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Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention

The Biden campaign says Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick this summer

Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention
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Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has evoked language adopted by the far-right Proud Boys extremist group as he supports Donald Trump at his New York hush money trial

Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump
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Supreme Court Justice Alito's home flew US flag upside down following Jan. 6-NYT

An American flag was photographed hanging upside down at the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, weeks after the Jan. 6 protests, the New York Times

Supreme Court Justice Alito's home flew US flag upside down following Jan. 6-NYT
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US to speed up immigration cases of recent border crossers in new program

The Biden administration will speed up the immigration court cases of some single adults caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border under a new program

US to speed up immigration cases of recent border crossers in new program
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Donald Trump wants to control the Justice Department and FBI. His allies have a plan

By Gram Slattery, Sarah N.

Donald Trump wants to control the Justice Department and FBI. His allies have a plan
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With hunger, climate cuts, US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds

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With hunger, climate cuts, US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
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'Black history is American history,' Biden says as he launches fresh voter appeal

President Joe Biden launched a fresh bid to bolster support from African American voters on Friday, looking to seal up cracks in the Democratic

'Black history is American history,' Biden says as he launches fresh voter appeal
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Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman pleads not guilty in Arizona electors case

John Eastman, the first of 18 defendants accused of illegally seeking to claim Arizona's 2020 electoral votes for then-U.S.

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman pleads not guilty in Arizona electors case
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Man who attacked Pelosi's husband with hammer gets 30 years in prison

The man who broke into former U.S.

Man who attacked Pelosi's husband with hammer gets 30 years in prison
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Trump pledges to 'roll back' Biden gun rules, fire ATF chief at NRA rally

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged to unravel gun regulations put in place by Democratic President Joe Biden during a lengthy speech to the

Trump pledges to 'roll back' Biden gun rules, fire ATF chief at NRA rally
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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case

Arizona’s attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state’s fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election

Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case
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Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid

Several top White House aides say they are confident protests across U.S. college campuses against Israel's offensive in Gaza will not translate into

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
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Schumer says US Senate will try again to pass border bill

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Schumer says US Senate will try again to pass border bill
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US judge blocks Biden-backed rule expanding gun background checks

A federal judge on Sunday blocked the Biden administration from fully implementing a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background

US judge blocks Biden-backed rule expanding gun background checks
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FDIC chair Gruenberg says he will step down once successor is announced

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FDIC chair Gruenberg says he will step down once successor is announced
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Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says

Three former U.S. foreign policy officials in Donald Trump's administration met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other public figures in Israel on

Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says
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ICC's Khan puts his office back on collision course with Washington

The British lawyer and prosecutor who helped end a U.S. policy against the International Criminal Court on Monday requested an arrest warrant for

ICC's Khan puts his office back on collision course with Washington
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Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces

President Joe Biden, intent on selling his legislative accomplishments this election year, has gone to New Hampshire to detail the impact of a law that helps veterans get key benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service

Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces
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Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends

Former U.S.

Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends
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Senators, protesters assail Blinken over Biden administration's Israel policy

U.S.

Senators, protesters assail Blinken over Biden administration's Israel policy
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Trump's defense rests case in hush money trial without calling Trump as witness

NEW YORK - Donald Trump's defense lawyers on Tuesday rested their case at his criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star without calling the former U.S. president as a

Trump's defense rests case in hush money trial without calling Trump as witness
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Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement

Former President Donald Trump is seemingly open to supporting regulations on contraception and has said his campaign would release a policy on the issue soon, though he later walked that statement back

Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement
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Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probe

Democrats have introduced legislation that would prohibit U.S. officials from accepting money, payments or gifts from foreign governments without congressional consent

Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probe
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Trump's lawyers rested their case after calling just 2 witnesses. Experts say that's not unusual

Donald Trump’s legal team has rested its case in his hush money trial after calling just two witnesses and opting not to have the former president take the stand in his own defense

Trump's lawyers rested their case after calling just 2 witnesses. Experts say that's not unusual
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California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term

A Republican California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump has won a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
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Takeaways: How Lara Trump is reshaping the Republican Party

Lara Trump has worked to reshape the Republican Party in Donald Trump's image since becoming co-chair of the Republican National Committee in March

Takeaways: How Lara Trump is reshaping the Republican Party
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US Supreme Court Justice Alito's home flew another provocative flag -NYT

A provocative flag was photographed flying outside conservative U.S.

US Supreme Court Justice Alito's home flew another provocative flag -NYT
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Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan

An adviser to Donald Trump's reelection campaign has met with close to 40 Arab American activists from across the country in Michigan

Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
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The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

The founders saw a need for government to intervene in markets.

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era
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US Supreme Court backs S. Carolina Republicans in race-based voting map fight

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US Supreme Court backs S. Carolina Republicans in race-based voting map fight