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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to give up hope in his country’s fight against Russia’s invasion as the two leaders met in …
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By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -New York’s top court on Tuesday threw out the state’s congressional map, a decision that could eventually pave the way for the Democratic-controlled legislature to draw …
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Harvard faculty rally around beleaguered university president Claudine Gay
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US seeks speedy Supreme Court review of Trump claim he is immune from prosecution
by Reutersby ReutersBy Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat asked the …
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Harvard governing board faces pressure to respond to president’s congressional testimony
by Reutersby ReutersBy Gabriella Borter and Brad Brooks (Reuters) – Harvard University’s governing board faced mounting pressure on Monday to publicly declare support for or oust the university president after remarks she …
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Zelenskiy to plead for help in US visit as Republicans remain skeptical
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ted Hesson and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will make his case for more U.S. aid for the war against Russia during meetings in Washington on …
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By Steve Holland PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -President Joe Biden told donors at a political fundraiser on Monday that former President Donald Trump is a threat to U.S. democracy and said the …
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Trump holds wide lead in Republican 2024 nominating contest – Reuters/Ipsos poll
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Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire protest in US Senate office building
by Reutersby ReutersBy Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several dozen activists calling for the United States to push for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas briefly protested in a U.S. Senate …
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Trump increases polling lead in Iowa ahead of first Republican contest
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tim Reid (Reuters) – Donald Trump has a huge and expanded lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination in a new poll in Iowa, the state that …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with top U.S. lawmakers, the head of the International Monetary Fund and U.S. President Joe Biden during his visit to Washington …
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Democrats, Biden campaign condemn blocking of emergency abortion for Texas woman
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top Democratic leaders and advocacy groups on Saturday condemned the Texas Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily block a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency …
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ERICK ERICKSON: Dem Activists Stage ‘Insurrections’ All The Time
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war against Russia and the …
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University of Pennsylvania president resigns after antisemitism testimony
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, who came under fire for her stance on antisemitism on campus, has resigned, the Ivy League school said on …
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Hatchet-Wielding Former Police Chief Says Ashli Babbit is Still Alive During His Jan. 6th Sentencing
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelWASHINGTON, D.C. – Alan Hostetter, a former police chief from La Habra, California, and yoga instructor, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in the …
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BOB EHRLICH: It’s Not All Doom And Gloom. Here Are Some Signs Of Progress Against The Woke Onslaught
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nevada charged six Republican fake electors in connection with a scheme to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden, while 10 false electors reached …
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US lawmakers introduce sweeping defense bill, drop most ‘culture war’ issues
by Reutersby ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers unveiled an annual defense policy bill leaving out most of the divisive social issues, such as abortion rights and treatment of transgender …
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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is one of the few major pieces of legislation that the U.S. Congress passes every year, a …
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Congress poised to extend domestic surveillance law by four months
by Reutersby ReutersBy Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Congress is preparing to extend the domestic surveillance authority that allows law enforcement to spy on Americans without a warrant by another four months, giving …