How many U.S. families could be impacted by Trump's vows to do mass deportations?

An estimated 1 in 25 U.S. households includes a family member who is undocumented.

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Watch: Halle Berry Shouts 'I Have Menopause' on Steps of Capitol Hill

Actress Halle Berry screamed, "I have menopause!" on the steps of Capitol Hill on Thursday while stressing her desire to raise awareness surrounding the topic.

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Palantir CEO calls Columbia anti-Israel protests 'pagan' and says he's dreamed of drone striking his enemies

Speaking at a conference full of members of Congress and tech leaders, Palantir's CEO also referred to anti-Israel protests on campuses as "pagan."

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Swing States Overwhelmingly Back Abortion Rights: Poll

A clear majority of residents in the top swing states support access to abortion, according to a massive new poll.

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Biden condemns unrest after Gaza demonstrations: ‘Violent protest is not protected’

President’s remarks come after police were met with violence while clearing Gaza protest encampments from college campuses nationwide

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We're reading: Here's a helpful hint for people starting a media company in 2024

A good tip when starting a media company in 2024? Be well-connected. That's a nugget I found interesting in this longer story about Hunterbrook Media.

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Biden pledges to accept election results, after Trump wouldn't commit without conditions

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made the election pledge after Trump in Wisconsin placed conditions on accepting the results.

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Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration

President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries.

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Jill Biden is hosting a White House 'state dinner' to honor America's 2024 teachers of the year

Jill Biden is holding a special White House dinner to recognize more than 50 of the best teachers in America.

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Missouri Senate filibuster ends with vote on multibillion-dollar Medicaid program

A dayslong filibuster in the Missouri Senate has ended. Senators gave initial approval in a voice vote Thursday to a $4 billion Medicaid program that Freedom Caucus members had been holding hostage.

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Trump hush money trial set to resume with further witness testimony: Live updates

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, to give further evidence about details of ex-president’s hush money agreements with accusers

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Witness Testifies He Thought Michael Cohen Would ‘Kill Himself’ Over Not Getting Trump Cabinet Slot

'Kill himself'

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Employer who fired 78-year-old receptionist must now pay her $78,000

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I went shopping at Express and saw firsthand why the retailer has filed for bankruptcy

Express has been a clothing staple in US malls for years. I went to check out the clothes and what might have led to it filing for bankruptcy.

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How Much Aid Is Actually Reaching Gazans?

The chief economist of the U.N.’s World Food Programme on imminent famine and what’s needed to avoid it.

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Russia's economic survival hinges on prolonging the Ukraine war, think tank expert says

"Should the authorities attempt to halt militarization, a hard landing could add pressure to the government," Elina Ribakova wrote for FT.

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Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.

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Judge holds gag order hearing and Keith Davidson cross-examined in Trump hush money trial

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Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34

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Republicans Recognize National Day of Prayer: 'We Ask God for His Guidance'

Republicans on Thursday recognized the National Day of Prayer, thanking God for all He has done for the country and seeking His guidance.

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'Watch them like hawks': Trump asks backers to become election workers

Trump's remarks on Wednesday follow his pattern of false claims around the 2020 election and efforts to sow doubt in election integrity.

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What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case

South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks is back in court and centered on the definition of fetal heartbeat.

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Live updates: Apple to report quarterly earnings today after the market close

Apple will report quarterly earnings today, May 2, after market close. The analyst call comes amid a 12% stock-price decline in 2024.

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'It's Embarrassing': Biden Administration Not Implementing Cannabis Research Reform

The authors of a bipartisan law loosening restrictions on medical marijuana research say federal agencies have refused to comply.

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A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Georgia rabbi

A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a rabbi in Georgia. A federal indictment unsealed Thursday says that Macon Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar received a threatening postcard in February after she testified before Georgia lawmakers to support defining antisemitism in state la

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The future of Google — and Big Tech — hangs in the balance at trial

How Google fares in the landmark antitrust trial will have huge regulatory implications for fellow tech giants Amazon, Apple, and Meta.

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15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility

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The Fed likely won't cut rates until after a recession strikes, research firm says

The Fed is making a big mistake by not cutting interest rates right now, according to GlobalData TS Lombard.

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Exclusive: ‘America First’ Trump Supporter Seeks to Unseat Wasserman Schultz

Former Republican congressional candidate Bryan E. Leib has entered the 2024 GOP primary in Florida’s 25th District.

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'Gutless' vote on bill to undo Biden's Alaska energy 'sanctions' could doom Dem in tough race

Alaska Republicans take aim at Rep. Mary Peltola over her support for Biden's agenda, which has impacted Alaska's "resource development" and "economic prosperity" in the U.S.

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Army National Guard hasn't paid out enlistment bonuses to thousands of soldiers, alarming House lawmakers

More than 13,000 soldiers from the Army National Guard are owed enlistment bonus payments, which comes amid the US military's recruiting shortfalls.

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Sony and Apollo offer $26 billion for Paramount: report

Sony and Apollo have teamed up to offer $26 billion for Paramount studios, WSJ reported on Thursday.

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US pier for Gaza is nearly built — but humanitarian aid could be delayed

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told reporters on Thursday that weather in the region can be ‘unpredictable’

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Right-Wing ‘Snowflake News’ Influencer Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges

The 38-year-old boasts nearly a quarter million followers on Instagram, where he posts right-wing memes daily.

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NY v. Trump: Witness says Cohen dreamed of White House job despite denying ambitions in House testimony

A witness in the NY v. Trump case, attorney Keith Davidson, testified that former Trump attorney Michael Cohen had hoped for a job in the White House following the 2016 election.

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CNN Legal Analysts Press Michael Cohen’s Former Lawyer Over His Client’s Past Lies

CNN legal analysts on Thursday confronted Lanny Davis, Michael Cohen's former attorney, on the lies his client previously told.

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'I'm in Menopause!' Halle Berry Seeks to End a Stigma and Win Funding

Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause.

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Donald ‘Von ShitzInPantz’ Diss Makes Hush-Money Trial Debut

A ribald social media posting by Trump’s former personal lawyer and “fixer” was formally entered into the court record on Thursday.

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Universities are making it worse with their 'overreaction' to pro-Palestinian protests, expert on American dissent says

Ralph Young, a history professor who has studied and written extensively about protest movements in America, says universities are making a mistake.

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Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world

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Honig: Trump’s attorney wants jury to be disgusted

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Michael Cohen was Trump’s inside man. Now, he’s on the stand and at risk, friends say

Since the implosion of Michael Cohen’s relationship with his former boss, he has become a reformed ‘truth-teller’, spilling secrets of Trump world. It’s a role he both relishes and reviles, Kelly Rissman reports

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Arizona Senate Votes to Repeal 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban

Two Republicans voted with Democrats in the Arizona Senate on Wednesday to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion restriction.

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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Say Donald Trump Is Strong Leader, Joe Biden Is Weak Leader

A majority of Americans see former President Donald Trump as a strong leader, while most see President Joe Biden as a weak leader, per a poll.

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Closing arguments begin in Google antitrust trial

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5 people die from drinking poison potion in Santeria "power" ritual, Mexican officials say

Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."

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Why America’s Israel-Palestine debate is broken — and how to fix it

It’s time to take back the Israel-Palestine debate from the radicals on both sides.

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IRS plans to increase audit rates of wealthy taxpayers by 50%

The Internal Revenue Service detailed its plans Thursday to significantly ramp up audit rates of wealthy taxpayers and large corporations, using funds provided by the Democrat-backed Inflation Reduction Act that passed in 2022.

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A deep dive on Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake's (sometimes conflicting) abortion stance

With rare exception, Lake has staked out clear, broad opposition to abortion rights. But some of her positions have conflicted.

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How South Dakotans Really Feel About Kristi Noem

The governor’s dog-and-goat shooting tale was a poseur’s way of appealing to the “real folks.”

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