How Biden and Trump agreed on where and when to disagree

For two men who agree on so little, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump could agree on this: They needed to debate.

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Capitol Police Investigating 'Zip Lock Bag' of Cocaine at Headquarters

The U.S. Capitol Police announced that they are investigating a "zip lock bag" of cocaine left inside the agency's headquarters building.

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Dem Sen. Warner: Biden and I Did Bash Trump's Tariffs, But China Doesn't Play Fair

On Wednesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) responded to President Joe Biden's prior criticism of the Trump China tariffs by | Clips

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Senate Intel. Chair: Foreigners Are Trying to Spread Lies in '24, 'Need More Than Voluntary Guidelines' for Some of It

On Wednesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said he is concerned about foreign | Clips

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Will Trump’s ‘surrogates’ trying to ‘overcome’ his gag order land him in jail?

Legal analysts say Trump is violating a court order against ‘making or directing’ attacks, but prosecutors and the judge likely do not want to spend time on another sideshow as the trial comes to a close

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RFK Jr claims that Biden, Trump are "colluding" to keep him from presidential debates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused President Joe Biden and Donald Trump of “collusion” after the two candidates agreed to several debates without him.

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Israeli Defense Boss Challenges Netanyahu Over Gaza Endgame

Having voiced his frustration with the lack of a post-war gameplan, Yoav Gallant is calling on the Israeli prime minister to publicly rule out Israeli governance over Gaza.

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Ex-Trump aide predicts a defense Trump’s team may use would backfire

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White House Can't Explain Why Egypt Is Blocking Aid to Gaza

The White House has criticized Israel over Gaza aid, but struggled Wednesday to criticize Egypt for blocking aid to Gaza.

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Beyoncé Tickets Among Assets, Income Disclosed by Harris

Pop superstar Beyoncé gave Vice President Kamala Harris tickets worth $1,656 to one of her shows in 2023.

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Representatives Lawler, Torres Pitch Antisemitism Monitors on College Campuses

The representatives argue that the bill, if signed into law, would fix a situation in which the Department of Education is unprepared to address antisemitism.

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'Sunday Night Football' set to feature prime time quarterback battles

The full NFL schedule was released on Wednesday as fans plan their lives around 18 weeks of games, culminating with the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

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How the Supreme Court's Louisiana map decision could impact 2024 races

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148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault cops

The House of Representatives is kicking off Police Week with a slate of police-related bills.

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What makes for a good presidential debate?

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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have included masked protesters camped out on college campuses

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Why cocoa prices are soaring to record levels

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2020 high school graduates see college ceremonies canceled

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Colorado teen pleads guilty in death of driver who was hit in the head by rock

Prosecutors say Nicholas Karol-Chik and two friends threw rocks at nine people one night last year, with one rock hitting and killing Alexa Bartell.

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Far-Right Candidate in Missouri Draws Backlash for Homophobic Video

Valentina Gomez’s online trolling campaign, rife with homophobia and attacks against transgender people, has prompted condemnation and scrutiny online.

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Trump Announces Endorses Harmeet Dhillon For RNC Committeewoman for California

Fmr President Trump announced his endorsement for lawyer Harmeet Dhillon on Wednesday as she is seeking re-election for the RNC Committeewoman for California.

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Caitlin Clark's pro debut is most-watched WNBA game in ESPN history, network says

Clark's first showing as a professional scored 2.1 million viewers, making it the highest-rated WNBA game in the league's history across the ESPN platforms.

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Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

Donald Trump is seeking to have New York’s highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his hush money criminal trial.

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Biden, Trump buck tradition with debate plans

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US removes Cuba from list of countries not fully cooperating on counterterrorism efforts

The State Department took Cuba off the list of the countries that are not fully cooperating with the US on counterterrorism efforts, a State Department official said.

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Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete 6 top marathons

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Michael Cohen once swore Trump wasn't involved in Stormy Daniels payment, his ex-attorney testifies

A lawyer who formerly advised Michael Cohen alleged the ex-Trump attorney said the former president had nothing to do with a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels

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US-built floating pier begins moving from Ashdod port to Gaza, defense official says

The floating pier that will allow for humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza from the sea is moving from the port of Ashdod toward Gaza, according to a US defense official.

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NYC mayor tries to walk back migrant ‘excellent swimmers’ comment

One immigrant rights group called the comment by New York Democrat ‘racist’

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Minneapolis police face officer shortage nearly 4 years after George Floyd's murder

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DeSantis Signs Bill Making Climate Change a Lesser Priority

Climate change will largely disappear from Florida statutes under legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Supreme Court lets Louisiana use new congressional map in upcoming election

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Trump Trial Becomes Prime Venue for Veep Contenders, Supporters

A dozen of former President Trump's top supporters have shown up to support him in Manhattan, which has become a high-profile speaking slot.

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Republicans team up to defeat longtime 'restriction' targeting gun owners: 'Violation of the Second Amendment'

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and other Republicans are seeking to abolish the taxes levied on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA), claiming the taxes are burdensome.

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French prisoner "The Fly" on the run after prison break

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FBI aid requested in case of Mica Miller, South Carolina pastor's estranged wife whose death was ruled suicide

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has communicated with federal authorities in the investigation into Mica Miller's death.

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Could Larry Hogan flip Maryland's Senate seat red?

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Consumers fed up with soaring fast food prices

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Chiefs’ Harrison Butker blasted for commencement speech encouraging women to be homemakers

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker attacked working women and quoted a Taylor Swift lyric at Benedictine College last weekend.

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Mitt Romney Blasted After Saying He Would've Pardoned Trump

The retiring Utah senator's suggestion seemed strange, considering he said “no, no, no, absolutely not” in February when asked if he might vote for Trump.

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Nolte: Disruptors No More -- Streamers to Adapt Network Policies

Streaming outlets are discovering that the old, tired, decrepit broadcast networks may have figured some things out.

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Barge slams into Texas bridge, causing significant damage

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt

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Sen. Chuck Grassley calls Trump trial a 'political lynching' but says he's too busy to go

Sen. Chuck Grassley said he has not been paying close attention to Trump’s criminal hush money trial, which is continuing in New York City this week.

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Slovakia's prime minister shot and critically injured

A gunman shot and wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia and officials said he was fighting for his life. The interior minister said Fico was shot five times and that a suspect was arrested after the shooting. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.

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RFK Jr. says he'll debate Biden, Trump moments after president laughs him off

President Biden laughed off questions of a third debate with Trump and possibly including Robert Kennedy Jr., who later posted to X he would be in the debate.

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I Tried the Oura Ring and RingConn Smart Rings—Here Are My Thoughts

The Oura and RingConn smart rings offer similar health tracking and data insights, but which one reigns supreme?

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Beyoncé gifted Vice President Harris concert tickets

Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets by Beyoncé for the star's concert last year near Washington, according to a report released Wednesday.

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Dem Rep. Moskowitz: 'Biden Has Been an Absolute Champion of Jewish People'

Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) said Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "American Reports" that President Joe Biden has been "has been an absolute champion of Jewish people." | Clips

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Karl Rove: Biden's Numbers Are So 'Bad,' He Had to Debate

Former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove said Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "America Reports" that President Joe Biden had to agree to debate former President Donald Trump because his numbers were "bad." | Clips

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