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Joe Manchin will not run for president
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he will not mount a 2024 campaign for president.
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New poll found nearly half of voters think Biden will be replaced as Democratic nominee
A new poll shows that nearly 48% of voters think it is very or somewhat likely Biden will be replaced as the Democratic nominee.
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Trump remains silent on Navalny’s death
Trump's silence has been criticized by his last remaining GOP opponent, Nikki Haley, who also slammed the former president for his past praise of Putin.
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U.S. senators to visit Hungary pushing Sweden's NATO bid
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation will visit Hungary on Sunday as pressure grows on Budapest to ratify Sweden's NATO membership when parliament reconvenes after its winter break. Hungary is the only NATO country not to ratify Sweden's application, a process that requires the backing of all members, souring relations with the United States and raising concerns among its allies. Sweden applied to join NATO in May 2022 in a historic shift in policy prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukrain
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How McConnell and Schumer became Ukraine-aid allies
It's a remarkable sign that the Senate’s two often-feuding leaders see themselves as something of a beacon of stability in a tumultuous Washington.
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FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens’ role in Ukraine business
Alexander Smirnov falsely said executives linked to energy firm Burisma paid Joe and Hunter Biden $5m each in 2015 and 2016, prosecutors say
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Special counsel who questioned Biden's memory to testify at House hearing
Seeking to keep a spotlight on President Joe Biden's age, House Republicans will hold a public hearing next month with the Justice Department special counsel who found evidence that the president had mishandled classified information when he was out of office but who also concluded that criminal charges were not warranted. The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by conservative firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will hold a hearing with special counsel Robert Hur on March 12, according to two pe
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GOP congressman warned of Russian threat as he advocates for Ukraine aid
Republican Rep. Mike Turner's surprising statement about a national security threat posed by a Russian nuclear-powered space asset was designed to encourage aid for Ukraine.
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Biden administration failed to vet adults housing migrant children, federal watchdog says
The Biden administration struggled to properly vet and monitor the homes where they placed a surge of migrant children who arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021, according to a federal watchdog report released Thursday. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to screen adults who volunteer to take in children arriving in the country without parents. In about a third of the cases reviewed by the federal watchdog, the agency did not have legible documentation for the adults o
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Delay tactics and quick trips: Takeaways from two Trump case hearings in New York and Georgia
Donald Trump 's unprecedented tangle of overlapping trials was on full display Thursday with simultaneous court hearings in New York and Georgia. In Manhattan, a judge ruled that Trump’s hush-money case will begin on March 25, making it the first of his indictments to go to trial. In Atlanta, attorneys grilled a special prosecutor on the Georgia election interference indictment against Trump over the prosecutor's romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, trying to
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Conflict-ridden Michigan GOP has to run a presidential caucus in a few weeks
The Michigan GOP must run a presidential caucus on March 2 after the RNC stepped in to resolve a conflict over who runs the state Republican party.
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Trump prosecutor Fani Willis accuses defense of 'lies' about misconduct
(Reuters) -Fani Willis, the prosecutor overseeing the election interference case against Donald Trump in Georgia, on Thursday pushed back on claims by the former U.S. president's lawyers that her romance with a colleague presented a financial conflict of interest. Willis repeatedly accused a lawyer for Michael Roman, a Trump co-defendant who initially raised the allegations, of lying in her statements to the court by implying that Willis had lived with the colleague. Willis described the asser
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Trump world considers having the former president deliver the official GOP State of the Union response
Aides and allies close to Trump have discussed the former president giving the official Republican response to President Joe Biden’s March 7 State of the Union address, according to five people familiar with the talks.
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Biden aides weigh the political fallout if a transcript of his special counsel interview is released
WASHINGTON — The examination of President Joe Biden’s handling of classified material is officially closed as a legal matter, but the political battle is just beginning.
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Nearly half of voters think it's likely Biden will be replaced as nominee, a new poll shows
About a third of voters said they thought Trump could lose the Republican nomination because of his legal troubles.
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New York redistricting body approves new US House maps that may help Democrats
A New York independent commission approved a new congressional map and sent it to the state's legislature for passage, potentially giving an edge to Democrats as the parties jockey for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November. The New York commission's new map is slightly advantageous to Democrats but not overwhelmingly so, according to experts. The lines appear to boost Democratic chances of ousting one first-term Republican while making two other districts - one held by Democ
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Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. “First this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability i
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Nikki Haley has gained ground — but GOP rules mean it may result in few delegates
Nikki Haley is framing her campaign's path as a long, state-by-state war of attrition. But the GOP's delegate rules are designed to create blowouts.
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White House hits Johnson for going on recess without passing Ukraine aid
The White House on Thursday bashed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for starting the House recess without bringing the Senate-passed Ukraine aid package to the floor for a vote. The Senate early Tuesday approved a bipartisan funding measure providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and other allies with 70 votes. But Johnson says the Senate bill lacks…
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Instagram and Threads will no longer promote 'political' content
Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive who oversees both Instagram and Threads, has said the apps will avoid promoting undefined “political content.”
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North Dakota lieutenant governor launches gubernatorial bid against congressman
North Dakota's lieutenant governor joined the state's open gubernatorial race on Thursday, setting up a Republican contest against the state's single congressman. Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, former CEO of electrical distributor Border States, is running to succeed Gov. Doug Burgum, who announced last month he won't seek a third term. Miller had been chief operating officer for Burgum's office from 2020-2022, before he appointed her to replace the resigning Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, who joined the priv
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Putin says Biden is better for Russia than Trump
President Joe Biden has been handed an endorsement from an unexpected and perhaps unwelcome source: the Kremlin.
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The government funding fight is about to flare again
Top lawmakers have less than three weeks to finish the first half of a federal spending agreement that's expected to top $1.7 trillion, with the first of two deadlines hitting on March 1.
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This Haley isn’t afraid to let his insults fly
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — While Nikki Haley has, until recently, run a fairly positive campaign, she has endured relentless criticism from former President Donald Trump and others in his orbit. Her 22-year-old son, Nalin Haley, is not so inclined to pull his punches. Nalin Haley, who has become a more familiar presence on the trail with his mother, introduced her at events over the weekend, taking some pointed jabs at her onetime Republican rivals. He has a nickname for Sen. Tim Scott: Sen. Judas. Ano
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Trump’s NATO threat reflects a wider shift on America's place in the world
WASHINGTON — When former President Donald Trump told a campaign rally in South Carolina last weekend that he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who “didn’t pay,” there were gasps of shock in Washington, London, Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere around the world. But not in South Carolina. At least not in the room that day. The crowd of Trump supporters decked out in “Make America Great Again” T-shirts and baseball caps reacted to the notion of siding with Moscow over longtime friends of the U
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Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them
Top diplomats from the U.S. and China on Friday held a “candid and constructive” discussion on issues vexing their strained relations over Taiwan, the situation in the South China Sea, Russia’s war against Ukraine and synthetic opioids, the State Department said. The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference marked the latest and highest-level meeting between the two sides since President Joe Bi
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Biden says Navalny's reported death brings new urgency to the need for more US aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow's invasion. Speaking at the White House, Biden said that no matter the cause, he holds Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for Navalny's death. Biden said that “history is watching” lawmakers in the House, which hasn't moved to take up a Senate-passed bill that would
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A stunning indictment could doom Republican's effort to impeach Biden
Special counsel David Weiss charged a former FBI informant for fabricating accounts that a Ukrainian company bribed Joe and Hunter Biden.
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Biden blames Putin for Navalny’s death as Republican ‘apologists’ condemned
Bipartisan denunciation follows death of Russian opposition leader as GOP politicians react to silence of some members of party
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Trump Privately Favors a 16-Week Abortion Ban
Former President Donald Trump has told advisers and allies that he likes the idea of a 16-week national abortion ban with three exceptions, in cases of rape or incest or to save the life of the woman, according to two people with direct knowledge of Trump’s deliberations. Trump has studiously avoided taking a clear position on restrictions to abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the middle of 2022, galvanizing Democrats before the midterm elections that year. He has said in private that
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US House Foreign Affairs chairman see weeks before chamber considers Ukraine aid
The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Friday he does not expect the Republican-led chamber will consider President Joe Biden's request for billions of dollars more aid for Ukraine before mid-March, after it passes broader spending bills. "I don't want to speak for the speaker, but I do think he wants to get through the appropriations process first- that takes us to March 8 - and then deal with the supplemental," Republican Representative Michael Mc
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Joe Manchin announces he won’t be running for president
Centrist Democrat of West Virginia says he has chosen not to run because ‘democracy is at stake right now’
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WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House
The head of the World Trade Organization insisted Friday that it remains relevant and its leaders focus on reform “no matter who comes into power" as Donald Trump — who as U.S. president bypassed WTO rules by slapping tariffs on America's friends and foes alike — makes another run at the White House. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said it “really bugs me” when the Geneva trade body is depicted in the press as seemingly irrelevant — a claim based around the fact that its system of reso
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Trump opts against Supreme Court appeal on civil immunity claim over Jan. 6 lawsuits
Donald Trump declined to ask the Supreme Court to take up his claim of presidential immunity from civil suits filed over his role in events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Biden campaign blasts Trump's comments on Putin and NATO in a new ad
Joe Biden’s campaign is releasing a new 2024 campaign ad blasting Donald Trump over his recent comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin and NATO.
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Nikki Haley's request for Secret Service protection one step away from final approval
A group of top congressional leaders has recommended that Republican candidate Nikki Haley receive protection from the U.S. Secret Service after she reported a growing number of threats during her presidential campaign, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The committee of leaders voted in favor of granting the protective detail after considering the seriousness of the threats and reviewing national polling data, the person said. The recommendation has been forwarded to
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Nikki Haley blasts Trump for relationship with Putin after Navalny's death
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley slammed Donald Trump on Friday for maintaining an amiable relationship with Vladimir Putin, after Russian officials said opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in a prison colony on Friday. "Donald Trump continues to side with Vladimir Putin - a man who kills his political opponents, holds American journalists hostage, and has never hidden his desire to destroy America," Haley said in a statement. Trump has praised Putin on and
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Consumer sentiment edges higher as economic growth accelerates and inflation fades
A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy after several years of gloom. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, released Friday, ticked up to 79.6 in February, from 79 in January. How Americans feel could impact the presidential race this year, which will likely focus heavily on President Joe Biden's economic record.
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Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
President Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Friday that the visit set for May 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and “celebrate a partnership that is delivering for the people” of both countries while affirming “our strategic partnership” with Ruto's country.
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Fani Willis testimony and Alexei Navalny dies in prison: Morning Rundown
Fani Willis testifies for a second day. Alexei Navalny dies in prison. FBI informant charged over Hunter Biden lies. Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA leading scorer.
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Harris repudiates Trump worldview and says the US won't back down on Ukraine's defense
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday warned of the dangers of growing authoritarianism and isolationism in a not-so-veiled repudiation of Donald Trump’s worldview and threats to renege on security guarantees for NATO allies should he return to the White House. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Harris offered a broad defense of the Biden administration’s approach to global challenges, especially in leading international support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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White House pushes back on GOP attacks on Muslim judicial nominee
The White House is slamming three Republican senators for leveling what they deem to be “cruel and Islamophobic attacks” at a Biden judicial nominee.
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Biden says there’s no mistake: ‘Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death’
Saying he’s ‘outraged’ by the death, Biden tells Congress to “step up” and pass supplemental aid to help Ukraine
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Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis will not return to the stand
Fulton County prosecutors will not call D.A. Fani Willis to testify for a second day in the hearing held to disqualify her from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
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Trump Fully Devours the Republican Establishment
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is stamping out the final flashes of independence inside Republican institutions with astonishing speed, demonstrating that his power continues to expand over the new party establishment he has created. At the Republican National Committee, he is moving to replace longtime supporters with allies even more closely bound to him, including his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times In the House, Republicans
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Trump May Face Harsh Punishment Thanks to a Mighty New York Law
When a New York judge delivers a final ruling in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial as soon as Friday, the former president could face hundreds of millions in penalties and new restrictions on his family business. That might seem steep in a case with no victim calling for redress and no star witness pointing the finger at Trump. But a little-known 70-year-old law made the punishment possible. The law, often referred to by its shorthand, 63(12), which stems from its place in New York’s rule book, i
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CBP's top doctor tried to order fentanyl lollipops for UN meeting, whistleblowers say
The chief medical officer for Customs and Border Protection pressured his staff to order fentanyl lollipops for him to take to the UN General Assembly, says a whistleblower report sent to Congress.
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Biden’s Support For Israel Is Fracturing The Reproductive Rights Movement
Reproductive justice workers believe Biden is contributing to a maternal and reproductive health crisis in Gaza. They’re deeply frustrated with him and the big reproductive rights groups that are backing him.
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Willis Prepares to Take Witness Stand for Second Day in Trump Georgia Case
Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, will take the witness stand for a second day of questioning Friday morning as a hearing continues over whether her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case presents a conflict of interest. In the hearing, the defense is seeking to disqualify Willis and Nathan Wade, the prosecutor she hired to run the case against former President Donald Trump and his allies, accusing Willis of benefiting financia
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Republican-led House committee subpoenas Harvard officials for docs in antisemitism probe
The Republican chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee announced subpoenas Friday against Harvard University officials over what she said was a failure to produce certain documents related to the panel's antisemitism investigation.
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