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McConnell Assures Against Financial Crisis With Debt-Limit Vow: Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell dismissed concerns about the US government defaulting on ...
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McConnell Assures Against Financial Crisis With Debt-Limit Vow
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McConnell Assures Against Financial Crisis With Debt-Limit Vow: Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell dismissed concerns about the US government defaulting on ...
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McConnell Assures Against Financial Crisis With Debt-Limit Vow
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Ronna McDaniel out at NBC News following backlash: Her hiring set off a rare on-air protest from the network's top talent.
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Ronna McDaniel out at NBC News following backlash
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
  • NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.

  • The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.

  • McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.

  • The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
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Trump is just 3 weeks from becoming the first ex-president to go on trial: In 60 surreal New York minutes, Donald Trump staved off a personal and financial ...
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Trump is just 3 weeks from becoming the first ex-president to go on trial
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
  • A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.

  • Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.

  • The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.

  • Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski not ruling out splitting with GOP: "I am navigating my way through some very interesting political times, so let's just leave it at that ...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski not ruling out splitting with GOP
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RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as VP pick: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen tech attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to join his independent ...
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RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as VP pick
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
  • Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.

  • Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.

  • Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.

  • Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
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Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll: Poll shows ‘clear disconnect’ between President Joe Biden’s policies and US public ...
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Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll
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"We must make America pray again:" Trump now selling Bibles: The former president launched a high-top sneaker last month
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"We must make America pray again:" Trump now selling Bibles
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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Biden trolls Trump for boasting about golf trophies: ‘Quite the accomplishment’: President Biden poked fun at former President Trump for boasting about winning ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Victory in Court Hearing: Bond Reduced
  • An appeals court handed Trump a major victory, reducing the bond required for his civil fraud verdict and giving him 10 more days to post it.

  • Judge Merchan is suspicious of the defense team's efforts to delay the trial, pressing them on their timing to request documents and questioning their motives.

  • Trump looks angry as he exits the courtroom and appears to relay messages through his lawyers during the rapid exchange with the judge.

  • The court is out on a 45-minute break, and Trump's team has left the courtroom.
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Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson over budget vote
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.

  • The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.

  • The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.

  • Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
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U.S. Said It Was Calling for a Gaza Ceasefire, But Its U.N. Resolution Didn’t Say That: Phyllis Bennis
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Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
  • Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.

  • The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.

  • While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.

  • The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
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Jean-Pierre criticizes North Carolina radio host over ‘offensive’ Biden question: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sharply criticized a North ...
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Jean-Pierre criticizes North Carolina radio host over ‘offensive’ Biden ...
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Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, AP-NORC poll shows
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Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from ...
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War on Gaza: State Department official resigns over US support for Israel: A State Department official resigned on Wednesday in protest against the Biden ...
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War on Gaza: State Department official resigns over US support for Israel
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
  • A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.

  • Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

  • Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say: The cleanup process could take up to a year.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say
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Trump unable to post $450M bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say: Trump's lawyers say they've approached 30 companies through four brokers and none will ...
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Trump unable to post $450M bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say
Quick Glance: Trump Struggles with Bail and Frustration Grows
  • Donald Trump and some members of his inner circle are frustrated by the prospect of him failing to post the $464 million civil fraud penalty by Monday's deadline.

  • Trump is urgently seeking campaign funds and potential guarantors for his bail to prevent New York Attorney General Letitia James from seizing his assets.

  • Trump's defense team is considering options to challenge the judgment without posting bail and speculating on the impact of asset seizure on his campaign.

  • Despite concerns from his team regarding bail, Trump's campaign is leveraging the situation to mobilize supporters and reinforce the perception of unfair treatment by the justice system.
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Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll: More Democrats fear former President Trump being reelected than Republicans fear President Biden’s ...
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Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll
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Biden's attempt to mimic Trump's namecalling backfires after 'Broke Don's' stock soars
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Biden's attempt to mimic Trump's namecalling backfires after 'Broke Don's' ...
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Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, avoiding asset seizures: Donald Trump won a bid on Monday to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment if ...
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Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, avoiding asset ...
Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
  • Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.

  • A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.

  • Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.

  • Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
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Biden's Bid to Tax the Rich Could Be the 2024 Lift the President Needs: New polling finds a majority of Americans across party lines support raising taxes on ...
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Biden's Bid to Tax the Rich Could Be the 2024 Lift the President Needs
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Biden narrowly leads Trump, trails when third-party candidates factored in: Poll: President Biden is narrowly ahead of former President Trump in a new national ...
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Biden narrowly leads Trump, trails when third-party candidates factored ...
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Biden opens the door to revisiting the early days of the pandemic : The campaign has searched for ways to puncture the sense of nostalgia for the Trump era.
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Biden opens the door to revisiting the early days of the pandemic
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Lara Trump on 2020 election: ‘I think we’re past that’: Lara Trump thinks the Republican Party is past disputing the 2020 presidential election ...
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Lara Trump on 2020 election: ‘I think we’re past that’
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GOP Rep. James Comer doubles down on shift from Biden impeachment to criminal referrals
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GOP Rep. James Comer doubles down on shift from Biden impeachment to ...
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Biden goes local in effort to get around national media: President Biden is seeking to find ways to lure swing state voters without just relying on the national ...
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Biden goes local in effort to get around national media
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DOJ says 20 charged over threats to election officials including Arizona's Katie Hobbs
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Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
  • The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.

  • Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.

  • Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.

  • Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
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Trump gets surprise financial lifeline with $175M bond decision: Former President Trump won a surprise decision from a New York appeals court Monday that ...
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Trump gets surprise financial lifeline with $175M bond decision
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Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden’s Southern push: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the special election victory in Alabama, where a Democratic ...
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Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden’s Southern push
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Alabama Democrat flips state House seat after campaigning on IVF and abortion access
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Alabama Democrat flips state House seat after campaigning on IVF and ...
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
  • As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.

  • Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.

  • Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.

  • The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
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Why this is a wild week for Trump even by his standards: Donald Trump’s tumultuous life has been rocked by bankruptcies, personal scandals ...
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Why this is a wild week for Trump even by his standards
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with ...