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Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown dies at 76

Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown died Sunday, according to news shared by his family. He was 76. Brown, who began his career at a local TV station in...

31.12.2024 1

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Lemon calls Trump supporters 'f---ing idiots' amid H-1B visa infighting

Former CNN host Don Lemon poked fun at the Republican party's infighting over H-1B visas — a key program to attract international talent that’s...

31.12.2024 9

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NY governor unveils prison reforms after inmate's death

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced new reforms at Marcy Correctional Facility and the state's Department of Corrections and Community...

31.12.2024 2

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Longest-held Guantánamo Bay detainee sent back to Tunisia

A detainee at a military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has been repatriated to Tunisia, the Pentagon announced Monday. Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi,...

31.12.2024 3

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Trump ally Laura Loomer on Musk: 'Nobody wants to cross this guy'

Laura Loomer, a staunch ally of President-elect Trump and far-right activist, suggested that some Republicans in Trump's circle don't want to cross...

31.12.2024 20

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Stacey Abrams: Trump election wasn't 'seismic shift'

Democrat Stacey Abrams, renowned voting rights activist and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, argued that the U.S. was nearly "evenly...

31.12.2024 6

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Carville: Carter 'was actually a very significant president'

Democratic political strategist James Carville recently praised former President Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, for his achievements...

31.12.2024 30

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Most planning to ring in new year at home: Survey

Almost 3 in 4 Americans plan to celebrate New Year's Eve at home instead of going out, according to a new poll. The survey, published Tuesday by...

31.12.2024 8

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Gingrich backs Johnson over ‘destructive’ House Republicans after funding debacle

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) praised House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the way he's handled his role as top Republican in the...

29.12.2024 2

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Dozens dead after plane goes off runway in South Korea

Emergency officials said at least 62 passengers are dead after a plane caught on fire after swerving off a runway at an airport in South Korea, the...

29.12.2024 20

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Kari Lake says she won't seek office again

Kari Lake, a GOP Senate candidate in Arizona who lost her campaign against Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) this past election cycle, said she will not...

29.12.2024 4

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Crockett slams Democrats for choosing 'seniority' over those who are 'best equipped'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took aim at Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to be...

29.12.2024 30

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Trump congratulates Democratic state rep on switch to Republican Party

President-elect Trump on Saturday congratulated Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) for switching parties to the GOP this month. "Congratulations...

29.12.2024 20

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Colorado man accused of attacking tv reporter, asking him if he's a US citizen

A Colorado man allegedly attacked a television news reporter after asking if he was a citizen and saying, "This is Trump's American now," court...

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FBI investigating killing of inmate after assault by correctional officers

The FBI Albany Field Office is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility, a...

29.12.2024 30

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Trump weighs in on H-1B debate, backs immigration visas

President-elect Trump backed immigration visas for highly-skilled workers as the program has been in the spotlight after Elon Musk and Vivek...

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American Marc Fogel formally classified as wrongfully detained in Russia

Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges in 2021, has been formally classified by the U.S. government as wrongfully...

28.12.2024 4

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Most Americans partly blame high insurance profits for UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans think that profits made by health insurance companies had either a great deal or moderate amount of responsibility for the...

28.12.2024 20

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Texas blocks Biden from disposing of border wall materials before Trump takes office

The Biden administration has been blocked from getting rid of any border wall materials over the next 30 days, passing the materials on for...

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Leon Panetta suggests it's 'pretty clear' Russia 'responsible' for Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Former Secretary of Defense and CIA director Leon Panetta speculated that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines...

28.12.2024 10

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Yellen says extraordinary measures to avoid default will begin as soon as Jan. 14

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested in a letter to Congress on Friday that the department doesn't think the U.S. will need to take "...

28.12.2024 10

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Musk and MAGA are fighting over H-1B visas. How do they work?

Tech mogul Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have faced backlash within President-elect Trump's base after the two signaled their support for the H-1B...

28.12.2024 20

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Hochul 'outraged' over correctional officers' killing of inmate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the "senseless" assault of Robert Brooks, an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility, a state prison in...

28.12.2024 20

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More Americans approve of Trump 2.0 transition than first time around: Survey

Fifty-one percent of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump has handled his presidential transition, according to a new Gallup survey....

27.12.2024 3

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Swalwell says Congress last defense against 'unleashed' Trump administration

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Friday suggested that Congress could protect against an "unleashed" Trump administration. "Trump is laying the...

20.12.2024 2

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Gingrich says Trump would be 'better off' if government shuts down

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested President-elect Trump would be "better off" letting the government shut down. "I think that...

20.12.2024 3

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Sinema reflects on criticism in exit interview: 'Don't give a s‑‑‑'

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) on Friday dismissed recent scrutiny from her Democratic colleagues as the Arizona lawmaker prepares for the end of...

20.12.2024 8

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George Mason student charged with plotting attack on Israeli consulate

The FBI arrested a student at Virginia's George Mason University (GMU) for the alleged distribution of information related to explosives,...

20.12.2024 5

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Dusty Johnson: Would be 'exceptionally stupid' to not fund government

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) urged his House colleagues to reach an end-of-the-year spending agreement ahead of midnight Friday after Speaker Mike...

20.12.2024 3

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Support for quick end to Russia-Ukraine war grows in US: Gallup

Americans' desire to speed up the end of the Russia-Ukraine war has ticked up, a new Gallup survey found. The poll revealed that half of Americans...

20.12.2024 10

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TSA: Extended government shutdown could lead to longer lines at airports

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske warned Thursday that an extended government shutdown could result in travelers...

20.12.2024 20

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FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New York

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drones over some of New York's "critical infrastructure sites." "This action is...

20.12.2024 5

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Barbara Lee: Allowing Musk to 'run our government really has grave consequences' for Americans

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) on Thursday took aim at billionaire Elon Musk for derailing the end-of-year spending deal. "Let's put this into...

20.12.2024 40

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Mike Lee: New leadership in the House 'almost inevitable'

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) predicted that new leadership in the House is "inevitable" as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) seeks to maintain the top post in...

19.12.2024 4

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South Dakota Rep. says Johnson will ultimately get good spending deal with Trump's help

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) said that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will end up with a good spending deal even as Republicans, including...

19.12.2024 4

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Bernie Sanders blasts 'President Elon Musk' for derailing spending deal

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took aim at tech mogul Elon Musk for saying that any lawmaker supporting the continuing resolution for the newly...

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Ocasio-Cortez pokes fun at Trump's suggestion to 'keep trying' to lead Democrats

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) poked fun at President-elect Trump's encouragement for her to "keep trying" after the congresswoman lost the...

19.12.2024 10

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Ex-Post editor Marty Baron: Trump team will do 'everything to undermine public confidence in the press'

Marty Baron, the former executive editor for The Washington Post, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump's team will do "evertying" to...

19.12.2024 10

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Trump suggests Ocasio-Cortez ‘keep trying’ to lead Dem party

President-elect Trump on Wednesday encouraged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) to "keep trying" after the congresswoman lost the vote to be the...

19.12.2024 10

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51 percent oppose Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China: Poll

Slightly more than half, 51 percent, of voters in the U.S. oppose President-elect Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imported goods from Mexico,...

19.12.2024 7

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6 in 10 want social media ban for children in US: Survey

More than half of voters in the U.S., or 59 percent, want a similar social media ban to the one passed in Australia last month, which barred...

18.12.2024 3

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Hochul calls for abolition of Electoral College

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday called for the Electoral College to be abolished, arguing the system is outdated. "We, the people, forming...

18.12.2024 30

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Lawmakers unveil draft paid family leave bills

A bipartisan working group on Tuesday released two drafts aimed at providing more families with more paid family leave. “The American people have...

17.12.2024 4

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Republican enthusiasm for Trump policies surges ahead of second term: Survey

Republicans' optimism about President-elect Trump's agenda in his upcoming administration increased roughly 20 percent compared to their enthusiasm...

17.12.2024 2

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Trump: Merchan 'completely disrespected' Supreme Court with hush money ruling

President-elect Trump on Tuesday condemned Judge Juan Merchan's decision allowing a jury verdict to stand in the hush money case despite the...

17.12.2024 4

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GOP senator: Federal employees will help DOGE push

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said federal employees will help with "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) efforts by sharing their ideas for...

17.12.2024 3

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Emanuel lays into Dems for 'missing the moment' with voters

Rahm Emanuel, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, took aim at the Democratic Party in the wake of its election losses, suggesting that its...

17.12.2024 4

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Tuberville on slim GOP majority in Senate next term: 'We took our eye off the ball'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested that the Republican Party ended up with a razor-thin majority in the upcoming Senate term because the GOP...

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Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses

Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two facilities in New York ahead of the looming Dec. 15 negotiating deadline. "Amazon Teamsters at two New...

15.12.2024 20

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Sunday shows preview: Drones capture national attention; Congress works to avert shutdown

A slew of drone sightings in New Jersey and different parts of the country have made headlines this week as Congress scrambles to avoid the Dec. 20...

14.12.2024 2

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