Trump-backed election security bill advances through key House committee

A bill to require proof of citizenship to vote advanced through a key procedural hurdle on Thursday, moving it closer to a House-wide vote.

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Border Deal Fails Again in the Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, scheduled a vote to remind voters that it is Republicans who have stood in the way of a solution to the chaos at the border.

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Bipartisan border security bill fails for second time

GOP’s refusal to hand Biden a victory prevents Senate from addressing illegal crossings

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Trump says he didn’t testify at hush money trial because of ‘my past’: Live updates

Former president staging MAGA rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx, later on Thursday, pledging to ‘Make New York Great Again!!!’ on Truth Social

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Critics Rip Bragg’s Office, Judge Merchan for Process in Trump Trial

Top legal scholars and critics expressed disgust and disbelief over the bias and injustice they say unfolded in the Manhattan courtroom.

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RNC accuses Secret Service of ignoring security concerns around Milwaukee convention

The Republican National Committee on Thursday accused the US Secret Service of ignoring its security concerns surrounding the party’s July convention in Milwaukee, warning that the agency was putting the event at risk.

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'Ron, I love that you're back': Trump and DeSantis put an often personal primary fight behind them

Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to major Republican donors that they’re putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight.

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Louisiana set to become first state to criminalize abortion drugs

Abortion patients could face jailtime for possession of mifepristone and misoprostol

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Louisiana bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances approved by state Senate

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GOP committee sounds alarm on document it says 'confirms' fears about Biden agency's activities in key state

A Republican led committee has released a document they say shows the Biden administration improperly working to register voters in a key battleground state.

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New Nintendo "Paper Mario" remake features transgender character

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Kia unleashed a stylish new electric SUV with 373 miles of range

Kia introduced its new EV3 compact electric SUV on Thursday with 373 miles of range that will go on sale in Korea in July.

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Consultant Behind Fake Biden Robocalls Faces $6M Fine

The Federal Communications Commission said the fine it proposed Thursday for Steven Kramer is its first involving generative AI technology.

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Political consultant allegedly behind fake Biden robocall indicted

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Pennsylvania lawmakers question secrecy around how abuse or neglect of older adults is investigated

Pennsylvania lawmakers want Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Department of Aging to disclose more about the shortcomings it finds when it evaluates whether county-level agencies are properly investigating complaints about the abuse or neglect of older adults.

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Dissenting Justice Kagan Appears to Shade Alito for Flying Upside-Down Flag

She had a peculiar choice of words when describing the backwardness of the majority’s logic.

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Elon Musk says he didn't ask for Biden's tariff on electric vehicles from China

Elon Musk said he was surprised when President Joe Biden announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars.

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Pinkerton: Like Reagan Before Him, Trump Barnstorms the Bronx

A Republican presidential challenger campaigning in the South Bronx against an inflation-ridden and unpopular Democratic incumbent. I’ve seen this show before.

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Kate Middleton Artist Reveals the Truth Behind That Portrait

Hannah Uzor said she “spent a lot of time” looking at photos and videos of Kate Middleton as research for her much-criticized portrait, which is the cover of July’s “Tatler.”

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Revelation of secret Obama-era program casts doubt on stated reason for Trump Mar-a-Lago raid

A newly-released DOD memo obtained by America First Legal appears to indicate the government may have had original copies of classified documents seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago.

43 minutes ago

Ted Cruz Grills Judicial Nominee Who Transferred Trans Child Rapist to Women’s Prison

Judge Sarah Netburn ruled that concerns about the safety of female inmates were ‘overblown.’

45 minutes ago

The race to succeed Mitch McConnell just got a bit more crowded

Sens. John Thune, Rick Scott, and John Cornyn are the only three candidates in the race right now. The election isn't until November.

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Schumer-backed border bill fails a second time with even less Dem support

Senators rejected a border bill backed by Schumer and some Democrats that Republicans claimed would be "worse than doing nothing."

51 minutes ago

EXCLUSIVE: Swing-State Dem Senator Says Concerns About Males Competing In Female Sports Are ‘Unfounded’

Bob Casey said in 2023 that concerns over men competing in women's sports are based on "unfounded assumptions."

52 minutes ago

Beyoncé’s Latest Lawsuit Claims She Stole Lyrics for ‘Break My Soul’

A little-known New Orleans group alleges that her chart-topping “Renaissance” hit features infringing lyrics.

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WNBA heads to Toronto with first international team as league expands

55 minutes ago

$310M Settlement Reached with Norfolk Southern Over Toxic Ohio Train Derailment

A more than $310 million settlement was reached Thursday with Norfolk Southern over the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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2 climbers die on Mount Everest, 3 still missing on world's highest mountain: "It is a sad day"

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House Candidate Who Pitched Herself as a ‘Renter’ Also Owns a $1.2 Million Home

Maggie Tamposi Goodlander, a Democrat and former White House aide, is running for an open seat in New Hampshire’s second district.

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ATF Director Can't Say When Private Citizens Violate Agency's New Rule

ATF's Dettelbach could not define a precise threshold for when private citizens are considered "engaged in the business" of selling guns.

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China's military is surrounding Taiwan, sending its new president an unmistakable message

China's provocative military drills near Taiwan are seen as "strong punishment" and follow the recent inauguration of its new president, Lai Ching-te.

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Lara Trump is shaping the RNS in her father in law’s image – not everyone is happy

Lara Trump is shaping the RNS in her father in law’s image

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Republicans Unite To Block Border Bill Again As Election Year Fight Heats Up

Democrats criticized the GOP for walking away from a chance to fix the border, something they have been calling an urgent crisis for years.

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Lenny Kravitz says he's at a place in his life where he's open for love

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Supreme Court Sides With Republicans Over South Carolina Voting Map

The case concerned a constitutional puzzle: how to distinguish the roles of race and partisanship in drawing voting maps when Black voters overwhelmingly favor Democrats.

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Footage Shows Scottie Scheffler’s Car Merely Crawling Through Crash Scene

The clips show a cop chasing after the slow-moving car, whacking the windshield, and hauling the golfer out of the driver’s seat.

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Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances

The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in Louisiana, punishable with jail time.

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House Passes Measure to Repeal D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law

Fifty-two Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the legislation, which has little chance of enactment but offered the G.O.P. a chance to amplify Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens.

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Kagan Gives Fiery Dissent On SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Racial Gerrymandering

The Supreme Court is "not supposed to be so fearful of telling discriminators, including States, to stop discriminating,” the liberal justice wrote of the 6-3 ruling.

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Is a ‘Sexy’ Reality Show Called ‘Virgin Island’ a New Low?

Applications are now open for this dating show, which will help celibates lose their virginity. But wait—do “born-again virgins” count? We’ve gone through the wild application.

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We're trying to make sense of this crazy day on Wall Street, with the market sinking but Nvidia holding strong

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Louisiana legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances

The first-of-its-kind bill is expected to be signed into law by the governor.

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Fox News Refutes Trump Assassination Conspiracy That Fox News Helped Spread

Fox’s MAGA stars ran wild with Trump’s claim that Biden OK’d having him whacked. Meanwhile, a Fox News reporter debunked the whole thing.

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As Trump Campaigns in New York, Biden Points Black Voters to His Rival’s Past

Ahead of Donald Trump’s political event in the Bronx, the Biden campaign released a television ad highlighting Mr. Trump’s treatment of Black people.

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U.S. Military Faces Reality in Gaza as Aid Project Struggles

The Pentagon predicted that a stream of humanitarian aid would be arriving in Gaza via the floating pier, but little relief has reached the besieged strip, officials acknowledged this week.

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Trump Reveals Latest Condition Biden Team Apparently Wants For Debates

Trump revealed Wednesday the latest contention President Joe Biden's team is apparently making ahead of the candidates head-to-head match up on the debate stage

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Rand Paul endorses GOP Utah Senate candidate to replace Romney, says he's the 'type of Republican' needed

A Utah Senate candidate who vowed to fight against the establishment has received support from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in his bid to replace Mitt Romney in the upper chamber.

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Nolte: 90% of U.S. Population Growth Happened Outside Big Cities

If you look at population patterns, 90 percent of Americans want nothing to do with the American cities located outside of Florida and Texas.

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Breaking Down the Controversy Over the Trump Movie The Apprentice

What to know about the controversy surrounding 'The Apprentice,' the movie premiering at Cannes about Donald Trump's life.

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Louisiana legislature approves bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances

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